The PH Classics Trackday 2014

[benjj]

So out of interest what happened to the:

2 x BMW E30s
E9 CSL
Capri Cosworth
Mini 1275 GT
TVR Chimera
Audi A8 Quattro
Porsche 924S
Porsche 930
VW Corrado

Combined with the drop outs we knew of Blyton just managed to get a 'free' 750 smackaroos.

[moribund]

Shoddy pics here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/giveitfish/sets/7215...

Wish I'd taken a proper camera now - hopefully those that did will post later

MotorPunk trackday, August 2014 by giveitfish, on Flickr

MotorPunk trackday, August 2014 by giveitfish, on Flickr

[PawnSacrifice]

A great day out! The track was a lot of fun, especially enjoyed running with the older cars. Good work, Rich.

Note sure how good the video will be, from my new mount, but if I can salvage anything, I'll post a link - I'll try and put together a cameos role - clips of you lot... depending on the quality. Hopefully footage from our skids laps, Ben!

[benjj]

I'm so st with my videos, I really need to find a decent (free) editing thingy ma bob.

[PawnSacrifice]

I use iMove, but there is the GoPro one...
http://gopro.com/software-app/gopro-studio-edit-so...

I briefly used the Windows one to convert some video for Mac editing...
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-live/mo...
I don't totally suck balls. If nothing else you should be able to add the clips you want to share.

[moribund]

Some on-board footage from me. Ben - this is when I was following you. Sorry about the crap sound.

http://youtu.be/QXlUPm3dEcw

[PawnSacrifice]

moribund said:

Some on-board footage from me. Ben - this is when I was following you. Sorry about the crap sound.

http://youtu.be/QXlUPm3dEcw

Haha! Oh dear, you're very smooth and composed, lots of footage to go through yet, but this is probably my neatest laps, you'll see why I'm laughing at the comparison (yours being the right way!)

http://youtu.be/eAr6c9Wb9go

Really enjoyed driving with that Fiat Coupe - we met on track a few times.

[benjj]

A quick and dirty GoPro clip of a few st laps in the E12. Will try and find footage of you lot now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sickgSGLJso

[moribund]

benjj said:

A quick and dirty GoPro clip of a few st laps in the E12. Will try and find footage of you lot now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sickgSGLJso

I don't know about you, but I get the weirdest set of "related videos" from that link lol. Maybe due to the Barbie comment you put in

Edited by moribund on Saturday 2nd August 21:02

[benjj]

PawnSacrifice said:

Haha! Oh dear, you're very smooth and composed, lots of footage to go through yet, but this is probably my neatest laps, you'll see why I'm laughing at the comparison (yours being the right way!)

http://youtu.be/eAr6c9Wb9go

Really enjoyed driving with that Fiat Coupe - we met on track a few times.

You're in the second half of this one matey...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-hFqOSYwsU&fe...

[TheChard]

The Crack Fox said:

I think the XJS-C is kaputt but hope everyone else got home safely.

Its not Kaputt, its just resting. In a barn. For a week.

[PawnSacrifice]

The next video is done... this time with clips of everyone else - sadly the camera mount angle wasn't best suited, but all the same, this includes...
Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo
Lola rep
Porsche 968 Sport
Chevrolet Camaro
Honda Integra Type R
Alfa GT Junior
MX5 mk1
Toyota MR2 mk1
BMW E12 M535i

Link > http://youtu.be/BVHEPg9IBY0

Next up, when I can be arced, video of me following Ben for a few laps, then maybe a skids compilation - I'd have had to drive round at 25mph to keep it pointing forwards.

[benjj]

Good stuff Matt, amazing how composed the Porsche looks from the inside when I know what it looks like from the outside getting out of shape at 50mph!

[PawnSacrifice]

benjj said:

Good stuff Matt, amazing how composed the Porsche looks from the inside when I know what it looks like from the outside getting out of shape at 50mph!

I have to admit to be slightly disappointed that the looseness of the back end hasn't come across at all... viva rubbish tyres!

And, here's me following the M535i for a few laps - one of my favourite sessions of the day...
http://youtu.be/CR856NYCv34

[benjj]

That's a funny video

I was thinking the same, the videos really don't do the real feel justice, guess that's the magic of someone who knows what they're doing!

[moribund]

Great vids guys, thanks for posting. Watching mine and then yours highlights that I need to do something about my hand positioning on the wheel, have some bad habits to cure.

Which reminds me, what sort of driving gloves would you recommend for a chap-about-town, my hard rim has given me blisters on my palm

[200Plus Club]

i really enjoyed it yesterday and had a blast, the driving was generally v good, and everyone was nicely relaxed and friendly, brilliant day!

if anyone has any footage with my T70 replica please post it up!
cheers
chris

[benjj]

moribund said:

...highlights that I need to do something about my hand positioning on the wheel, have some bad habits to cure...

It's just a habit you have to form. I used to be terrible for it, mainly from rallying, then I went round Silverstone with Tankslider and he gave me the full RSM treatment. I've got the video of it somewhere, not a pretty sight

Now I just have a quiet word with myself before getting on track.

[moribund]

benjj said:

Now I just have a quiet word with myself before getting on track.

Now I'm more aware I'll keep an eye on it.

[moribund]

200Plus Club said:

i really enjoyed it yesterday and had a blast, the driving was generally v good, and everyone was nicely relaxed and friendly, brilliant day!

if anyone has any footage with my T70 replica please post it up!
cheers
chris

Your car was properly epic. No footage I'm afraid as I didn't have my camera in the car until the afternoon. In any case you'd be just a blur going past!