Steve Brookes
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That's the spirit mate [ORIGINAL: colin129 That's me told then...[8|] Put me down as interested...[]
] and don't worry we'll get you going faster....I spotted at Curborough the main thing that is holding you back []964 Trackday 2011 (group booking) GREAT day out!
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asjasj
New member
This thread has encouraged me to do a trackday in the 911. Last Friday I did a local open-pitlane airfield day with only about 20 cars present. Weather dry and clear but with a frosty start (and snow on the drive home!). I started slowly and built speed up during the day. Obvioulsy no lap timing allowed, but later my data logging suggested my fastest lap at the start of the day was about 1:28, falling to about 1:20 in my last session. I was not taking any risks at this pace - just developing more and more feel for the car. Great day with no problems and surpirsingly little tyre scrubbing despite struggling to avoid understeer on a medium speed (105 into braking zone, 51 thru apex), adverse camber open 90 left. The day confirmed my suspension needs attention. Don't think I can justify spending money on full refresh as this will never really be my track car. Will just aim to get the geometry set properly and hence hopefully make the best of what I have for now... Looking forward to the more flowing layout of Donington next year even more now!
Steve Brookes
Moderator
Glad you enjoyed it Ade [
]. My first ever go in the 911 was at Bruntingthorpe airfield which really gave me the bug. I don't bother with the airfields since I got the taste for real tracks. Oulton Park is easily my favourite UK track because it's both fast and demanding. And luckily very local to me. Donington Park is a close second and an absolute brilliant track for a 964. Suits our gearing really well. Here's a taster video from a friend of mine who spotted me in the mirrors of his Boxster S, let me by and then gave chase for a lap: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANry9ugiFBM
Steve Brookes
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Enthusiasts are always welcome...more Pork on the track means less of anything else [ORIGINAL: purds Hi Steve - hope you don't mind me poking my nose in [
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Steve Brookes
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I'm now close to getting us a date at Donington next year.....more news soon []
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IanHighfield
New member
Excellent news - sooner we know the date, sooner it can be in the diary Ian
Ian
Steve Brookes
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Just make sure you bring something that doesn't keep breaking down [
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gregmarshall
New member
I'm up for it (Marcus as well no doubt!)
Steve Brookes
Moderator
Have added you and all those recent to post their interest to the list in the first post (Marcus was 4th to put his name down [
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mcgc0
PCGB Member
Steve, I believe Greg might have offered up my confirmation - let's do it, am also up for a few evening or end-of-day beers too [8D] My April might suddenly turn busy but happy to confirm now with a caveat that any reservists can bag my place if I have to bomb out - may be in Shanghai for the F1 GP and also looking to get the car glass-out resprayed before the spring/summer (however long a respray takes). Colin, rest assured they'll be a few offs' from me, so you'll be in good company. If the event is an official PCGB register sanctioned event many insurance policies will cover this (I know mine does - except the 'Ring' - there's a surprise!). Besides, the more people to laugh at and banter with the better - after all the Appleby's will be there..[] Marcus
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Steve Brookes
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It won't be April....just make sure it's up and running for July [
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