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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 05:08 PM
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at silverstone tomorrow cant wait, its one of these red letter type days

you get a session in a front wheel drive, then a 4x4 then a rear wheel drive cant wait hopefully it will improve my driving skills no end shopuld be top fun
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 05:09 PM
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take the cam and get some photos
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 05:16 PM
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 05:39 PM
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 05:42 PM
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have a good time grant
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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i intend to greg im really looking forward to it
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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With the weather as it has been should be nice and slippery too

Done a full day a while back, it's great to be able to do everything you're not allowed to on the road. Enjoy and if they tell you to give the car some, do it - don't hold back
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have fun

Im off next week - it starts Friday Night and will probably end Sunday morning if I make it that far
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 06:18 PM
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With the weather as it has been should be nice and slippery too

Done a full day a while back, it's great to be able to do everything you're not allowed to on the road. Enjoy and if they tell you to give the car some, do it - don't hold back

i will give it some sooooo cant wait i aint gonna sleep tonite lol
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leavin in a min cant wait
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 10:19 PM
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had my day out, did it in a 206 cant belive how quick it was,absolutly outstanding how good my instructor was and he was younger than me managed to spin it twice but had a wicked afternoon shame it was over to quickly will post some pics later
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 10:20 PM
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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the official pics unfortunatly not the best in the world hardly a action shot as such



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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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nice clean pug
looks like fun m8
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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greg the windows were so dirty i couldnt see out of the side ones, bit dissapointed i didnt get a go in arwd but in honesty the pugs were a handful on that surface
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I managed to break one them pugs when I did the rally thing at silverstone

Did the instructors take you out for a spin with them driving
I got out the car and all I could say was 'nice one'
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my missus wants a rally day for her birthday , any one got any recomendations on where ? and prices ?? needs to be a good one and not one of these 15 min jobbies
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I managed to break one them pugs when I did the rally thing at silverstone

Did the instructors take you out for a spin with them driving
I got out the car and all I could say was 'nice one'
yeah that was great fun quality driving


smartrs they do 1 on 1 tuition probably the best bet if ya want say a hour
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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you got any details ?? i know she has her heart set on driving a cossie but that may not be possable ?? jus need to know how much over time i'm gonna need to do before her birthday
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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I think oulton park do the rally course with an escort cossie

just found this
http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/ou...allymaster.asp
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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cheers , dont know what i'd choose ? a works pug or a escort cossie ? as it does not say to what spec the cossie is ?
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 09:27 PM
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Check this site out

http://www.buyagift.co.uk/oulton_park_uk.html


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Rally Driving at Oulton Park
Prepare to put the classic rally prepared Escort Cosworth through its paces as both the track and the car test you to the limits. Control oversteer and handbrake turns while sliding sideways into corners. This gravel stage is perfect for practicing the manoeuvres made famous by Colin McRae and the expert ARDS approved instructor by your side is certain to ensure you get the most out of this experience.
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 09:29 PM
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the pugs are fookin quick, and i drive a 300 bhp 2wd cossie
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I have 3 good mates who are all instructors at Oulton Park in the rallycars
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 09:32 PM
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oo oo discount
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 09:33 PM
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jus mentioned pug to her her and she jus screwed her nose up , guess it my fault drumming into her that cossies are the best cars jus dont wanna end up with one of these shit days thats all , dont mind parting with the cash , and hiding the cossie from her when shes finished
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 09:37 PM
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look in the motorsport section.
escort cosworth rally experience days coming near leeds very soon.
passion ford days will be discounted for gold members.
pm me if your intersted.
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by TF Rallyesport
look in the motorsport section.
escort cosworth rally experience days coming near leeds very soon.
passion ford days will be discounted for gold members.
pm me if your intersted.
sounds good
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 09:52 PM
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Grant glad you had a good day huni,,,looks like fun

tracey,,,love the siggy huni


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