First track day - SIDC 15 March?

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Re: First track day - SIDC 15 March?

Post by catrionaD » Sat Mar 15, 2008 11:40 pm


Had a brilliant time today despite long haul! even managed to melt tyres a bit which is cool.. although i suspect my big bro may have had something to do with that!... naughty ferg!
Brilliant bunch of people special thanks to Campbell for being first one to say hello and to Neil for his expert tuition... he didn't even look scared! Great tips and helpful hints abounded.. can't wait til next time!!

cat xxx :cheers
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Re: First track day - SIDC 15 March?

Post by iains1976 » Sun Mar 16, 2008 1:05 pm

Hi all,
I now have a gallery of pictures up from yesterdays trackday,

http://www.power-images.co.uk/gallerys/ ... index.html

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Re: First track day - SIDC 15 March?

Post by meatball » Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:23 pm

catrionaD wrote:Brilliant bunch of people special thanks to Campbell for being first one to say hello[/color]
No probs, good to meet you, tried to catch you on track....but you are already beyond my ability!
Glad you enjoyed!
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Re: First track day - SIDC 15 March?

Post by kenny » Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:25 pm

meatball wrote:but you are already beyond my ability!
Beaten by a girl again :mrgreen:
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Re: First track day - SIDC 15 March?

Post by catrionaD » Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:41 pm

meatball.. don't be daft i was the slowest person there! I think i overtook 2 people though in the entire afternoon so i am well chuffed.. although i think both of them had just crashed.. does that count? hee hee.

when's the next event i might find useful? I think SIDC in may is too long away and i'll forget everything i learned by then and be driving even more like a muppet all over again...

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Re: First track day - SIDC 15 March?

Post by Modena Scotland » Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:02 pm

Cat

The next one at KH is on 29th March between 9 and 12.

http://www.knockhill.com/trackdays/trackday.php

Will be good to see you then.

Mass

ps, wet track on Exige is not bad at all.
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Re: First track day - SIDC 15 March?

Post by catrionaD » Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:42 pm

thanks mass :cheers
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Re: First track day - SIDC 15 March?

Post by Pedro » Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:57 pm

Hey Guys,

What's next..? Looking forward to another trackday soon. :D

Hi, to all at KH on Sat, great to meet everyone, (although I only got round a few of the SE'rs, I hope to get round & say hi to more at the next trackday); Campbell, XCL, Catriona, Ed, Andy, sorry forgotten a few names...nice to meet you all. :thumbsup

I'll try and get round to begging a few pax laps next time too...Kenny, I hear you are a very experienced driver, and good to sit in with, hint, hint.. :D

GregR, do you think your car will be back on track soon..? The dink didn't look too bad on your car, but didn't know you had engine woes as well.. :?

BTW, any pics of my old Silver S1 elise on the track..? None in the gallery :(

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Re: First track day - SIDC 15 March?

Post by meatball » Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:06 pm

Pedro wrote:I'll try and get round to begging a few pax laps next time too...Kenny, I hear you are a very experienced driver, and good to sit in with, hint, hint..
Did Kenny tell you that himself.......shy boy that he is........hehe!
Only kidding......Kenny does seem to know what he is doing, but you can also see other peoples lines/breaking points online which may help......I think there is even some footage of you and your lines/breaking points........HTH
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Re: First track day - SIDC 15 March?

Post by meatball » Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:08 pm

kenny wrote:
meatball wrote:but you are already beyond my ability!
Beaten by a girl again :mrgreen:
You've beaten me a few times too, girly!
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Re: First track day - SIDC 15 March?

Post by meatball » Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:10 pm

catrionaD wrote:thanks mass :cheers
Cat, not all the events are as well run as Johns....sometimes the manners aren't that great.......try searching the other threads for peoples opinions.
If you are experienced they are fine.......
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Re: First track day - SIDC 15 March?

Post by catrionaD » Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:24 pm

meatball.. yeah that's kind of the impression i got to be honest... maybe best wait til i've done a few sidc's and take things from there. just a bugger that the next one is ages away!

cat.

ps I win the prize for most nervous.... everyone else cool calm and collected. 8) .... but I won't be that nervous next time!
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Re: First track day - SIDC 15 March?

Post by Modena Scotland » Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:35 pm

Cat,

There are many things you can do on road to prepare yourself for track driving.

Smooth but hard & fast use of the pedals, heel & toeing, anticipation and reading the road ahead etc.

Make sure there aren't many cars around you when you practice the braking or H&T though.
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Re: First track day - SIDC 15 March?

Post by Andy G » Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:49 pm

Hi Cat

you could plead with Scotty and see if you can buy his Donny spot from him as the 340r isn't ready.

LOT are running the day, very friendly and well organised. :thumbsup

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Re: First track day - SIDC 15 March?

Post by Pedro » Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:50 pm

meatball wrote:
Pedro wrote:I'll try and get round to begging a few pax laps next time too...Kenny, I hear you are a very experienced driver, and good to sit in with, hint, hint..
Did Kenny tell you that himself.......shy boy that he is........hehe!
Only kidding......Kenny does seem to know what he is doing, but you can also see other peoples lines/breaking points online which may help......I think there is even some footage of you and your lines/breaking points........HTH
Footage of lines/breaking points...where..? :D

Cheers,
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