spring action day at combe

[the chav]

Won't be there after all as I have to work in the morning but may make it in the afternoon for l the last couple of hours

[Pebbles167]

Ill be there in my white 306 Rallye

Will also be on track in a dark Mk 1 mondeo saloon. (possible the rallye too )

[Saleen836]

graeme4130 said:

I'm guessing they don't have any track slots remaining ?

If anything like last year...then yes, they will have lots of track time for sale, at £40 a time on the day lots of people have been put off by the price.

[ShineyT]

Just about to head over now, black Z4MC, will be in the carpark not on stand sadly

[escortcab]

Sorry to all in the Public carparks I didn't make it to them at all and also to the silver Monaro PH stickered, didn't get a pic, also to the Mustang Saleen, looked for you but only spotted you at the last second before you left CC, and also to the silver Pug that had red PH sticker on track, I could find you in the stands.

However Those that I did find:
Red Monaro on the next stand to me.


And two Skodas on the massive briskoda stand, by far the biggest stand there:



Anyone spot anyone else?

[MH82]

I was there and took part in the 10:30 session. Car went really well, just re-shelled from a black MK5 XR3i so was a little careful.

[djgritt]

The Red Monaro was with my group, VxON.
He is on here, but can't remember his username on these Forums.

Also, mine was opposite that - Silver Vectra VXR - yet no spot!

[escortcab]

We need to start putting stickers front and back. I didnt get spotted either. Might have to change tack at shows.......

[TDIfurby]

escortcab said:

Sorry to all in the Public carparks I didn't make it to them at all and also to the silver Monaro PH stickered, didn't get a pic, also to the Mustang Saleen, looked for you but only spotted you at the last second before you left CC, and also to the silver Pug that had red PH sticker on track, I could find you in the stands.

However Those that I did find:

And two Skodas on the massive briskoda stand, by far the biggest stand there:

Ah! Herro! That's mine! I'll need a replacement soon as bootlid being sprayed in 2 weeks time.... Might go for a bigger one!

I actually saw you take the photo of the sticker and was contemplating accosting you with an "OI! YOU OFF PH THEN?"

[Pebbles167]

TDIfurby said:

Ah! Herro! That's mine! I'll need a replacement soon as bootlid being sprayed in 2 weeks time.... Might go for a bigger one!

I actually saw you take the photo of the sticker and was contemplating accosting you with an "OI! YOU OFF PH THEN?"

Was walking right behind you on the line up to the pits.

A mate alerted me to you:

"Ere pebbles, it be one of yer little club maytee's!" is actually what he said,

nice looking Fabia

[escortcab]

TDIfurby said:

Ah! Herro! That's mine! I'll need a replacement soon as bootlid being sprayed in 2 weeks time.... Might go for a bigger one!

I actually saw you take the photo of the sticker and was contemplating accosting you with an "OI! YOU OFF PH THEN?"

I actually spotted both of you on your first Briskoda rich track run in the morning, then went for a photo much later.

I felt like a right perv trying to go in and out all the 1300 cars that were on stands, so I might just announce at the club entrance "Do we have any PH owners within the club!!" then I might get to meet most of the members

Get to chew the fat with every PH member and spend less time trying to entertain my club stand occupants lol

However the eclectic mix that I found from my stands members today surprised me somewhat, to know just something about most stands, BUT everyday is a school day.

I don't mind knowing more from anyone at anytime during a meet, thats what it's all for!

[aka_kerrly]

Pebbles167 said:

Ill be there in my white 306 Rallye

Will also be on track in a dark Mk 1 mondeo saloon. (possible the rallye too )

Good to see you having fun in the Mondeo, proves that it's not what you drive that matters.

Were you getting sea sick around the chicanes - it looked a little wobbly! Spotted the Rallye to, very nice. The green/white/ 306 GTI was one of the few cars that seamed to be giving it 100% every session regardless of the wet conditions.

Really good to see a mixed selection on track and even allowing for the at times diabolical conditions there only appeared to be a small number of casualties - a Integra DC2 in the wall just before Quarry, a Ford Puma wrecked it's bottom end, a Clio 172 lost a front wheel and the disintegrating 200SX that lost it's bumper, side skirt and difuser around the track.

[TDIfurby]

350Z went into the pit wall during the day too. Caught on video by a GTR from my group.

[Le Mans Visitor]

[Pebbles167]

aka_kerrly said:

Good to see you having fun in the Mondeo, proves that it's not what you drive that matters.

Were you getting sea sick around the chicanes - it looked a little wobbly! Spotted the Rallye to, very nice. The green/white/ 306 GTI was one of the few cars that seamed to be giving it 100% every session regardless of the wet conditions.

Really good to see a mixed selection on track and even allowing for the at times diabolical conditions there only appeared to be a small number of casualties - a Integra DC2 in the wall just before Quarry, a Ford Puma wrecked it's bottom end, a Clio 172 lost a front wheel and the disintegrating 200SX that lost it's bumper, side skirt and difuser around the track.

Sadly I didn't get a chance to go in the mondeo, me and a friend both got track time for our cars and both were at 13:00.

He said it was funny as hell though! and as you say, VERY wobbly in the corners

I didn't see the green/white 306? Was it quick? Also agree with you on the selection of cars front. Lots of nice stuff, with some good driving. Not many crashes either. As another poster said though, better add the 350z to that list

[bristolbaron]

A few from the day..

[_Batty_]

Le Mans Visitor said:

I'm just out of shot there

[_Batty_]

aka_kerrly said:

Good to see you having fun in the Mondeo, proves that it's not what you drive that matters.

Were you getting sea sick around the chicanes - it looked a little wobbly! Spotted the Rallye to, very nice. The green/white/ 306 GTI was one of the few cars that seamed to be giving it 100% every session regardless of the wet conditions.

Really good to see a mixed selection on track and even allowing for the at times diabolical conditions there only appeared to be a small number of casualties - a Integra DC2 in the wall just before Quarry, a Ford Puma wrecked it's bottom end, a Clio 172 lost a front wheel and the disintegrating 200SX that lost it's bumper, side skirt and difuser around the track.

The pink 'drift' 200sx and the 14 plate GTR where out rain or shine as well.

[aka_kerrly]

^ true both were certainly getting a lot of use through the day, the 200SX owner must have had a day pass- some good skills from the chap to.

I didn't realise the Carlton estate had caught fire, I saw it do a couple of laps and all looked fine but then it looked like it had a blow out going down the main straight. Presumably that was the lap prior to it's early demise then :-(

Did anyone notice if the Imola red E46 M3 had an off ? The chap driving that looked rather handy at catching the rear end around Quarry and the following chicane. Unlike the chap in the RX8 with Orange wheels - someone should have booked him onto the skid pan training rather than the track!

[djgritt]

aka_kerrly said:

Did anyone notice if the Imola red E46 M3 had an off ? The chap driving that looked rather handy at catching the rear end around Quarry and the following chicane. Unlike the chap in the RX8 with Orange wheels - someone should have booked him onto the skid pan training rather than the track!

The Caged one?

If so, yes, he had an off - he was really pushing on during a tussle with a VW - eventually got past it, then disappeared for a period before reappearing with damage;

Before;


72-IMG_6163 by djgritt, on Flickr

During;


73-IMG_6165 by djgritt, on Flickr

After;


75-IMG_6168 by djgritt, on Flickr