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Spirit
07-02-2004, 10:59 PM
As some of you know, today was my very first track day (with the exception of Santa Pod).

Well, firstly the car survived in one piece with just some scrubbed up front tyres, no damage :-D

Second, the car handled brilliantly - once I built my confidence up and knew the limit on the corners and braking points I was well away, just amazed how she coped. I had several passengers who rode with me and other cars like Skylines and Supra TT and the all said mine seemed as quick but a lot smoother :-D

Third, would I do it again? Damn right - this is what the VR4 is all about ;)

The other cars were 2 x MR2's, Skyline GTR, Skyline GTS, Impreza WRX, Nissan 200SX, Supra TT. The orgainsers told us at the briefing that they would not be timing the event but we found out later on that they actually were and just wanted to ensure we did not push too hard. Well everyone did push hard anyhow :-D During the day they laid out 4 different track set ups and you went on as much as you wanted for 5 laps at a time.

The organisers did not show us the times at all but did confirm the Nissan 200 won ALL 4 tracks (he sure knew how to handle the car and actually turned up with his dad in a support car and changed his wheels/tyres at the event......not that he'd done it before ;) ) - I think I did quite well and definately came 2nd on the last track of the day.....I will post the times when the organisers email them to us.

The exhaust sounded brill on the videos we shot (will post link once edited) and several people came up to ask me what the f**k is it, let me see :-D One spectator asked to see all over the car and sit in it as he imports Jap cars and was so impressed he is going to get one or two in :-D

Had a great time and can't wait for Japfest now - and I would love us to organise a club event here - it's £50 per person and min. 6 cars and max. 10 if anyone would be interested. I got 10 goes for my £50 and was well chuffed - a second driver for your car is only another £10 too.

Anyhow, until the videos are ready here are a few pics of the day coming up ;)

Spirit
07-02-2004, 11:02 PM
Few of us queuing for a go:

http://www.p.honey.btinternet.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Haynes04.jpg

Spirit
07-02-2004, 11:04 PM
http://www.p.honey.btinternet.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Haynes06.jpg

Spirit
07-02-2004, 11:06 PM
Weather was touch and go in the morning sessions and very windy - but didnt stop me ;)

http://www.p.honey.btinternet.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Haynes07.jpg

Spirit
07-02-2004, 11:08 PM
Shaz cavorting with the enemy (well a mate of ours in his Skyline):

http://www.p.honey.btinternet.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Haynes12.jpg

Well they seem to be having fun :-D

http://www.p.honey.btinternet.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Haynes13.jpg

Spirit
07-02-2004, 11:10 PM
Letting her have a bit of a breather

http://www.p.honey.btinternet.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Haynes17.jpg

Spirit
07-02-2004, 11:12 PM
Bit brighter in the afternoon - even Conor went out as a passenger three times - twice with me and once in a Skyline :-D

http://www.p.honey.btinternet.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Haynes19.jpg

Spirit
07-02-2004, 11:15 PM
Skyline owner as a passenger - he was well impressed how the VR4 handled

http://www.p.honey.btinternet.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Haynes20.jpg

http://www.p.honey.btinternet.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Haynes21.jpg

Spirit
07-02-2004, 11:18 PM
Pushing as hard as I can now :-D

http://www.p.honey.btinternet.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Haynes22.jpg

Front tyres fighting lol, and that front skirt is close ain't it ;)

http://www.p.honey.btinternet.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Haynes23.jpg

Nick VR4
07-02-2004, 11:31 PM
Wow great pics Pete
Glad you had a good time
You can see on the last pic your nearly on the alloy ;) :-D

SGHOM
07-02-2004, 11:37 PM
great pics Pete !!! cant wait to have a go myself !!! roll on may 22nd !!
any more pics ??? & cant wait to see the vid !! :-b

SGHOM
07-02-2004, 11:39 PM
You can see on the last pic your nearly on the alloy ;) :-D
& It's that exciting, Shaz's hair is stood on end !! :-D :-D

Brind
07-02-2004, 11:50 PM
Excellent pictures mate!!
You used your OZ ally's?

How many people can you carry in the car when on track then? thought it was only two allowed??

Spirit
08-02-2004, 12:13 AM
Yeah only one passenger at a time mate.

Was going to to put old wheels back on but decided it would mean learning to use the different tyres .....as it was they will last until Japfest so not so bad ;)

Spirit
08-02-2004, 07:15 PM
Some more pics taken by a spectator:

http://www.p.honey.btinternet.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Haynes31.jpg

http://www.p.honey.btinternet.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Haynes32.jpg

http://www.p.honey.btinternet.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Haynes33.jpg

http://www.p.honey.btinternet.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Haynes34.jpg

http://www.p.honey.btinternet.co.uk/photogallery/photo26003/Haynes35.jpg

Kieran
08-02-2004, 07:49 PM
Cracking Pictures Pete! Looks like a good day was had by all! :)

Spirit
13-02-2004, 11:59 AM
Another spectators pic - thats my 7 yr old son next to me :-D ( he loved it )

http://www.vvoc.com/forum/uploader/pixs/Pict0050b.jpg

RAVEN
13-02-2004, 09:25 PM
Excellent pictures :-D

Danger DANJ
14-02-2004, 10:36 PM
Yeah, definitely some great pics! I'd love to see the video.

Spirit
14-02-2004, 10:42 PM
Vids here mate: VR4 On Track (http://www.clubvr4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=2957)

Danger DANJ
15-02-2004, 05:03 AM
Vids here mate: VR4 On Track (http://www.clubvr4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=2957)

Yeah, thanks, I saw that thread just after I posted above. :$

BraindG
23-02-2004, 11:43 AM
i completly missed this thread!... someone mentioned it on sunday...
wow pete!.. fantastic!... smashing photos, just about to watch the video now.. :D

zentac
04-06-2006, 09:05 PM
What times did you get Pete? I was down there last month.

Spirit
04-06-2006, 09:09 PM
Jeepers, it was so long ago......errr, I recall they set up 4 different tracks. IIRC under 25s rings a bell ?