Chris Wilson Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I am hopefully there, it's a Focused Events day, quite reasonable at £175 with just a few spaces remaining. http://www.focusedevents.com/ Despite it saying places for "riders" left it *IS* a car day, I did double check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Thats a good price for oulton chris, i`m working unfortunately:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 That's a shame, it's not a bad price at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobapple Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Are spectators allowed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Sure, no charge. Just drive into the paddock. There may be a fee for passengers, and they will certainly have to sign an indemnity form, but if you want a run round I am sure something could be arranged. If you decide to come my mobile number is in my sig, but obviously when driving or in the briefing I won't be answering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobapple Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Cool might pop down be nice to see that skyline of yours in action . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 If you have a crash helmet, fetch it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobapple Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) Don't think I will give the Supra a run round tempting as it is, plus I ain't got a tin hat . Edited May 16, 2011 by bobapple (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 They will rent you a helmet. If you want a run round in the Skyline you will need one, and the wife's is pretty small, but I could bring it if you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobapple Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) If thats cool with you Chris, would love a run round in your skyline, I don't mind renting one I am sure your missus doesn't want my fat sweaty head in hers . Will bring the camera along see if I can get a nice shot of you tearing up the track . What time you hoping to be there from?. Edited May 16, 2011 by bobapple (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 That's fine, look forward to meeting you. I'll be trailering it I think, behind a very scruffy silver Volvo V90 estate, reg number N1PEL, that the trailer and car combination will have on its knees, despite self levelling back suspension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobapple Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Great day down at Oulton today, it was my introduction to track days not driving myself but sitting shotgun, what a big eye opener, Chris not only do you build a mean engine you can drive it mean too. This was my first time on a track even in a passenger seat and wow I mean I have sat passenger in some fast Skylines before but never one with a sequential gearbox and what a difference. I was pretty much using every muscle I had to stay in my seat. I also got a ride in a championship mx5 which was crazy in the corners not much top end grunt but carried speed well through corners (well when on the ground ). So another big thanks Chris for letting me come down and see what it's all about, think I've got a steep learning curve . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downimpact Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Got the track day bug now then? Any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Great day down at Oulton today, it was my introduction to track days not driving myself but sitting shotgun, what a big eye opener, Chris not only do you build a mean engine you can drive it mean too. This was my first time on a track even in a passenger seat and wow I mean I have sat passenger in some fast Skylines before but never one with a sequential gearbox and what a difference. I was pretty much using every muscle I had to stay in my seat. I also got a ride in a championship mx5 which was crazy in the corners not much top end grunt but carried speed well through corners (well when on the ground ). So another big thanks Chris for letting me come down and see what it's all about, think I've got a steep learning curve . I havent been in this latest build but had a passenger ride round Donington a long while back, he certainly knows how to get it round a circuit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobapple Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Will have to wait for pics I am old school two rolls of film shot . So will be tomorrow before their ready. I have always wanted to have ago on a track day, but been bit nervous as I don't know whether my skills are up to the job and would be gutted if I binned my Supe, think I need to start on a lower par something I wouldn't be bothered about if it smashed into a barrier or blew up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Will have to wait for pics I am old school two rolls of film shot . So will be tomorrow before their ready. I have always wanted to have ago on a track day, but been bit nervous as I don't know whether my skills are up to the job and would be gutted if I binned my Supe, think I need to start on a lower par something I wouldn't be bothered about if it smashed into a barrier or blew up. You would be surprised how well a MKIV handles, if you are worried about a proper circuit go somewhere like Bruntingthorpe and just throw the car about and learn how it handles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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