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Post by ExigeKen » Thu Sep 27, 2007 2:49 pm

sounds absolutely amazing have a great time - look forward to the write up when you get back and photos. 8)
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Post by ed » Thu Sep 27, 2007 2:51 pm

:withstupid :D
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Post by alicrozier » Thu Sep 27, 2007 3:23 pm

Sounds superb. :D

I'm booked on one of these in December at Killarney... :drive
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Post by gorrie » Thu Sep 27, 2007 3:27 pm

Have fun... my mate got a corporate invite to a Palmer Day and was raving about it.
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Post by pete » Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:41 pm

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Post by H8OAG » Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:42 pm

We have done this as a corporate day for a couple of years now and its pretty much the best trackday available for sampling diferent cars.

My personal favourite is the Jag with sequential box , amazing power ,handling and brakes

130mph is easily attainable down the back straight and the instructors are all professional drivers who wil push you hard
(I had VBH's brother who incidently is far prettier than VBH!!)

They also have a gravel circuit with EVO 8'S which is worth a go if you get the chance

Take a fleece or a jacket cos its Feckin Freezing this time of year :thumbsup
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Post by woody » Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:47 pm

We need a jealous smilie :D

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Post by Sanjøy » Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:50 pm

Been twice now and only a brothel beats it for entertainment.

JP1 is indeed fast and is very funny watching fat blokes getting in.
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Post by Victor Meldrew » Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:30 pm

Rag_It wrote:I hate him! Anyone else..... :roll:


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Post by BiggestNizzy » Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:34 pm

John Reid wrote:
Rag_It wrote:I hate him! Anyone else..... :roll:


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Post by Brian J » Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:01 pm

Also been twice (but I had to pay for myself :( )

Agree it's by far the best of these type of events - great fun - enjoy!
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Post by Clarkie » Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:28 pm

Fantastic day start to finish. the setup they have and the layout of the circuits is fantastic. If it wasn't so far away I'd be there for a few trackdays in the Lotus.

I'm not a fan of single seaters but the FPA are quick and great to drive. It's a real leep of faith relying on the aerodynamics for the last 2 corners on the West Circuit.

The Jags are mighty quick as well. You can't drift them though and have to be really tidy or they spin instantly. Brakes make your eyes pop out and the sequential change is brutally efficient.

911's are good as well although the tiptronic dampens things a bit. I feathered the throttle ever so slightly out of a chicane to get over to the right for the next quick left hander. Ended up about 100 metres into the infield with bits of grass in the wipers and all the dash lights on :shock: . The instructor just said start her up and lets go................

The Clio's can be absolutely hammered. Full sequential shifts up & down. I had a guy Rob Jenkinson as an instructor (races Caterham CSR260's). The Clio has dual controls so on the tight corners he was trailing the brake to get the front to turn in.

It's good chuckle factor watching all the spins and 'moments' when not on track.

It'll be mega, enjoy :thumbsup

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Post by Skyenet » Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:52 pm

Dominic wrote: best plan is I'll take your place on it, that way you'll be able to really appreciate the Atom :wink:
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Re: You may hate me after reading this.............

Post by rossybee » Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:39 pm

Andy G wrote:On a dissapointing week, after having to list the RLC for sale, and having decided to retire from the Elise Trophy for the season, i got some good news.

No the Atom is not ready yet.

Sony are taking me to Bedford Autodrome to do a Palmer day. They have already called to ask if i have a race license so "they can push me harder!".

Cars on hand for the day are;

New race prepped Jag XKR
Caterham Sprint Car
Palmer Jag JP1
Landy Defender
Clio Cup Racer
Formula Palmer Audi
911 JP3
Caterham 7 Superlight

I fly down south on Monday, come back Wednesday.

Now, off to phone Ariel :wink:
How'd it go Andy?
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Post by GregR » Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:52 pm

aren't you!?

Andy - never realised you had to list the RLC mate - that's pretty terrible news :(
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