What a fantastic day!

Realied what I've been missing not doing a track day in so long!

So:

Did anyone see my MR2 have an absolutely massive spin quite early in the morning?

That is a properly fast circuit - so much bumpier than anywhere else I've driven, and so little run off! Had a thoroughly enjoyable 6 or 7 track sessions - plenty of sideways, although I must admit to backing off ever so slightly after witnessing Dave's accident up close

MR2 is not a patch on the cossie - it definitely doesn't like the hot weather too much, and you really have to catch the slides on this thing mega early!

Thanks for a cool day to: Paul Eggleton and his Dad for helping me out all through the day - that saved me so much grief - cheers fellas

Thanks to all the organisers for putting on a very cool day.

Thanks to Renton and Sona for laying on a lovely BBQ at very short notice - superb hospitality! Cool TV too

Only gripes if I'm allowed to make a couple, is that signing on took far too long, and the queue to get out on track was a joke. 12 cars per session a 2 mile circuit? I had some sessions where I was just out on my own for the whole time - great for me on track, but not for the guys queueing for 90 mins to get out.........

Anyway, nice to meet all the usual suspects, and a few new faces too. Sorry to anyone who didn't get a ride that I'd promised one to (Rich, Dave etc), but I will make sure you get out at National Day.

Gutted for Dave obviously, but fair play for just getting on with it, getting a beer, and thinking about the next car

Anyone get any pics or vids of my MR2 then?

 

Still got the grass under it?

 

Nice to meet you rich, after seeing you drive past about 10 times

Kate

 

Rob - just got back to London, and there's a 3 foot piece of corn still stuck under the car!

 

You should part ex for this

 

Totally agree with you there can that bloke See, the guy issuing the wrist bands

Was that your first time on Comb Richy ? it is a fast curcuit more suited high powered cars it is a bit bumpy but very good track , i love it

my car was ok on it even with all the bilsteins

Marco

 

nice one Rich.

 

No worries Rich

 

nice to chat yesterday Rich - and yeah, I did pass you on the grass :
Cracking day again, just a shame about the signing-on delays (that EVERYONE was talking about) and queues...
oh... and my dead turbo on the last lap of the day but never mind, i had that coming really, done 4 days there now with no breakages, so shouldn't complain..

 

Saw you have a big moment (not a spin) well controlled might have some video i'll have a look at bit later...

 

couldnt make it

 

Nice to know it's not just me that goes grass cutting then

 

Can't believe you've not driven Coombe before!

The reason for the limited cars on track at once will be NOISE! Remember they are oppereating under a noise abatement order at the moment flocking council and shitty locals.

Another reason is that people got sick of coombe letting 30-50 cars out in one session, it was like racing on the m25 in rush hour


ANyway, glad you enjoyed it... now get that taxi of yours going!!!!!

Alex

 

Residents . Wonder who was there first? Residents or Castle Coombe?

 

if that's the case then less track passes should have been sold. i waited over an hour to sign on and about the same to get on the track. i did not bother trying to get on the track again after that i have done this event for the last few years but if its the same next year i doubt i will take part which is a shame because normally its one of my favourite events.

 

Fair play MArtin, I must admit that although I didn't make it this year, other years that i've been there has always been shitloads of cars parked up waiting to go on track, and some there for quite some time!

Steve, know what you mean about the locals mate!

 

only got this one Rich

 

rich you got toothpaste on your chin in that pic

 

ello Rich
Hope yer gonna be a busy man today
Is the MR2 a turbo aye?

pmsl@marty


Excuse my ignorance but where is Castle Combe and was it an RS show as well yeah?


Chop

 

A scooby driving mate said Martoons Reyland Cossie had an off at Coombe the other year and stuffed one side. Is that right as I don't remember hearing anything about it.

 

The C.Combe workers/officilas said that the reason for only 12 cars out at once was down to bristol/swindon groups not wanting to pay extra insurance for 20 cars
Signing on was a joke too,Didnt have any trouble at Croft like that


And do i mention Dingy's confession on the fri night?

 

spit it out then

 

I may do later unless Dingy buys me a drink tonight

 

dingys not there tonight he's going to see oasis

 

In that case heres a clue
:gayflag:

 

i dont belive it mate but if he is so wot dont make him a freak

 

You had to be there mate to get the joke

 

RichM - I saw a nice big puff of smoke out the back, and the crwaled past ya to check you were okay - figured the turbo had let go!

Rob - cool pic Cheers

Paul - see if you can find that video - would love to see it!

Mart - kiss my arse

Chop - I'm always busy

 

Top day good to see u all agian..

 

Wicked day and I bet a few cossie drivers are a little at having a Fiesta all over them over the entire circuit .......

 

Any idea how much the extra cost was???

 

i saw you spin it mate... lol it was going for quite a while!!
lol
plenty of grass hangin off the bottom of it after

 

It was at Japfest a few years back

A tyre burst and damaged his N/S/F wing , so Martin tore the remains of wing off and went out again and then had a minor incident where he cracked the O/S/R lense and slightly dented the 1/4 panel but certainly wasnt anything to write home about

 

quite true... i tried my and at driving the car in the pouring rain with full boost, the result was enevitable ... i slid it sideways into the tyres, the impact felt really bad from inside the car but lucky for me the damage was limited to a broken rear lamp and a minor scratch on the rear quarter panel... both of which i left until the pre gumball tidy up

 

Come on people - I need photos!

 

arr you mean this one...

 

RichPon

I have a few pics of your MR2 - nothing brilliant but if you want me to send
them pm your email address and I will.
Saw your spin just after Camp Corner into the corn.
Also enjoyed the arm twirling a la "Magnus Pyke" coming out of Quarry...
They don't look too forgiving on the limits

Cheers
Mike

 

Wildheart its true - i want you

 

Mike - they aren't forgiving at all

If you've got any pics, I'd much appreciate you sending them through to:

n9thn@hotmail.com

 

Top day out especially chasing you Cossies around in my 16V Golf....a great laugh

Quite a few valvers were there too as was Bill in his ultra quick Yellow Ibiza...1.19 and below per lap.

I managed to get into 1.22-1.24. Caught the silver Scoob the Gold MK1 valver on TB's and passed them

There were some very quick cars with serious investment...think I'll stick to my normally aspirated valver...cheap and cheerful