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| MikeW Anyone got a sock? Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire | Posted - 3 May 2005 22:37   
Couple of years since I've been to Cadwell and nearly forgotten what a fantastic circuit it is. Thanks to Geoff P and the team for a great day- perfect weather with a nice mix of dry then slippy conditions....then really dry and sunny for the last session. Seemed to be some good driving standards on the whole and I hope everyone else had a good time.MikeW Mega Grad Race No 22 |
| Jan T Anyone got a sock? Location: Sibford Gower - Oxfordshire v. close to Warks. | Posted - 3 May 2005 23:53
I too had a great day at Cadwell.....even enjoyed the damp stuff. Had a very useful coaching session with Austin Kinsella which greatly enhanced my enjoyment of the circuit if not my driving! Jan PS good to meet some excellent fellow 7'ers as usual |
| susser Anyone got a sock? Location: Up the Garage strokin' 'er little rivets | Posted - 4 May 2005 7:23
I guess Austin must have been that left seat driver I kept seeing. I was thinking he was doing like my children used to. But you couldn't hear the brm brm noises. |
| paul.davis Windbag Location: www.formulajunior.com | Posted - 4 May 2005 8:26
 Great day, and despite being slightly less nimble than some, my 10 year old Zetec was in really good form on Yoko 48s for both wet and dry sessions .  I really must do something to the engine other than change the plugs after a decade - if only because it deserves it rather than needs it  Paul Zeeeeeeetec . . . . . . |
| Tam Yawn..... Location: Pushing the pram | Posted - 4 May 2005 8:33
I also had a brilliant day and I wasn't even driving Thanks to those who kindly let me act as ballast for a session with a special thanks you to Dave Jackson Never have I been so sideways so quicklyTam |
| Harry Flatters I think I have a serious problem Location: Running on empty... but feeling a bit better today | Posted - 4 May 2005 12:02
What a cracking day Mostly dry and a fantastic circuit - challenging or what Big thanks to Geoff Pickin and all involved in organising a great day.  Harry FlattersAKA Steve Mell - Surrey AO and Su77on Se7ener Carbon Components from IK9 Composites |
| FastLady Yawn..... Location: Le Mans in spirit - London in reality! | Posted - 4 May 2005 13:13
quote: Hmmm..... were you driving on the same circuit as me then Steve???  - I only had one truly dry session all day!! Luckily (as I'd never been to Cadwell before!) it was the first one  and the track was either soaking wet or at least damp for all the others - but despite (or perhaps because of??? ) the rain I had loads and loads of fun. Was really great to have instruction on that first session too as I at least had a good idea of the proper lines I should be taking in all of the corners when it did rain!I just loved the combination of Park - Chris Curve - Gooseneck at the top and I couldn't believe just how fast you could go up the hill to Charlies once I'd found the guts (from somewhere!) to keep on the gas all the way through . I did have a few hairy wobbles coming off the mountain during the day especially when it was wet, and managed to end up facing the wrong way once - but luckily nothing got hurt apart from my pride, so all in all a brilliant day.Finally I still have the grin permanently stuck on my face thinking of one session when I went out as a passenger with Paul (paulyb) and he showed me just how fast you could go and how much fun you could have on slicks in the wet with 220bhp under the bonnet - power slides all the way round Chris Curve at 90 mph!!!! Just brilliant!Thanks again to all the organisers for making it such a great day - can't wait for the next one now FastLady |
| Jan T Anyone got a sock? Location: Sibford Gower - Oxfordshire v. close to Warks. | Posted - 4 May 2005 13:30
Enjoyed it so much I've just booked to return on May 17th. Anyone else coming along then? Jan |
| Harry Flatters I think I have a serious problem Location: Running on empty... but feeling a bit better today | Posted - 4 May 2005 13:35
Caroline, Must have been one of my 'glass half full' days You're right though, the damp/wet was huge funSee you on the 10th at the Hurtwood Harry FlattersAKA Steve Mell - Surrey AO and Su77on Se7ener Carbon Components from IK9 Composites |
| Adil Anyone got a sock? Location: The Blat Country | Posted - 4 May 2005 16:18
Thanks, as always, to the organisers I really started to feel good following (Autin's) training. Before then I wasn't confident to press on. Jan, I was thinking much the same. Who with? Mail me offline. Adil |
| buroz Anorak Location: looking for white bits | Posted - 4 May 2005 17:43
A bit of extra practice hey Mike? You are keen. |
| Captain Slow z z z z z z z ..... Location: Mind the gap and stand clear of the closing doors | Posted - 4 May 2005 17:50
Just out of interest how many cars on circuit at once? Cadwell allow up to 26 but that seems like a lot. C7 CDW |
| A10ROX I ought to get out more Location: Barkisland | Posted - 4 May 2005 18:06
Many thanks to Geoff and the team I just hope that today was not sunny (envy)..... all I could think about at work is "I should have taken the offer and stayed "Until next yearor Oulton, Le Sept, Croft, etc.....A10ROX:OK, its an R500 without the magnesium bits sump etc and only 205bhp! |
| DaveGr Archangel Location: Midlands | Posted - 4 May 2005 18:48
I'd like to add my thanks to the organisers. Had a great day and on the second session got hold of an instructor, who explained, very nicely, how frequently I was going wrong. Getting some instruction is really worth the time and effort, if you have a chance at one of the other track days take it. Thanks to all. Dave |
| Ian B I think I have a serious problem Location: Maidstone, Kent | Posted - 4 May 2005 18:52
I'd also like to thank the organisers and agree the tuition (in my case from Dr. John) was very helpful Hope the yellow 'bikini top' I was testing didn't distract too many of you Ian - MI 5EVN - Slightly Vider SVelte model now repainted to match the Autocom headsets |
| mar7 Archangel Location: Leics | Posted - 4 May 2005 23:18
More thanks to the organisers. Cracking day all round. Its been said before but I’m amazed at how much a difference the instructors make, much more aggression needed with the throttle! Thanks again to the yellow superlight driver for storing my kit. Martin Superlight R |
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