Hethel lotus test track retro event

Hethel lotus test track retro event

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Matthew Poxon

5,329 posts

174 months

Monday 26th September 2016
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ClassiChimi said:
Did you manage faster times this time M Poxon wink if you did I'm in trouble hehe
It was hot when we were there earlier this year, just thinking the track might have felt grippier this time round?
Had a rematch with Trevor, really interesting following him as he knows how to drive and with his R888s he is very quick, making me work very hard to keep up. What I lose in the twistys I can just about make up on the straights. Great fun.

I missed our rematch Alun maybe next time! I missed the abusive hand gestures.

trev4

740 posts

163 months

Monday 26th September 2016
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Great fun yesterday, looks like we may have a few more convert's to track days, I wore my brakes out working hard to stay ahead of Matthew, horrible drive home metal to metal every time I braked

Top Gear TVR

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2,244 posts

155 months

Monday 26th September 2016
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This needs adding to the annual calendar of events. I'll chat to Alex about dates :-)

mk1fan

10,528 posts

226 months

Monday 26th September 2016
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I'm up for 2017.

trev4

740 posts

163 months

Thursday 29th September 2016
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QBee said:
For anyone interested in Donington

The membership form is on their home page www.dprac.co.uk
The trackday application form is on the News tab (not the track day link)
I am now booked on for this so I will see you there

Matthew Poxon

5,329 posts

174 months

Thursday 29th September 2016
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Just read on Magnitude's Facebook page they will not have use of the Lotus facility next year. frown Shame as that was an epic track.

ClassiChimi

12,424 posts

150 months

Thursday 29th September 2016
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Matthew Poxon said:
Just read on Magnitude's Facebook page they will not have use of the Lotus facility next year. frown Shame as that was an epic track.
No way,, jeez,

I should have known that day earlier this year was always going to be a special memory.

Did they struggle for entries or something.
Oh well, I'm glad those of us who did attend one or the other event this year had the chance to drive that hallowed tarmac, it's a bit smoother to put it mildly but when you hit the brakes or line up those flowing corners and think of all the Lotus test pilots!!! Who had done just the same thing, great stuff.


QBee

21,016 posts

145 months

Thursday 29th September 2016
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trev4 said:
QBee said:
For anyone interested in Donington

The membership form is on their home page www.dprac.co.uk
The trackday application form is on the News tab (not the track day link)
I am now booked on for this so I will see you there
Looking forward to seeing you on Monday 10th October, Trev.
Donington for £50 in simply not to be missed as far as i am concerned.
It is actually my closest track, but has always been out of my price league.

AutoAndy

2,265 posts

216 months

Saturday 1st October 2016
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I was there really, just couldn't take my own photos....


Matthew Poxon

5,329 posts

174 months

Saturday 1st October 2016
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Nice. Is there a website with the photos from the day?

AutoAndy

2,265 posts

216 months

Saturday 1st October 2016
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Matthew Poxon said:
Nice. Is there a website with the photos from the day?
.. found this thru face-friend book thing, where you can order them from...

https://www.theimagefile.com/?skin=7801&ppwd=R...

wink

Barry S1

1,709 posts

190 months

Saturday 1st October 2016
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Matthew Poxon

5,329 posts

174 months

Saturday 1st October 2016
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AutoAndy said:
.. found this thru face-friend book thing, where you can order them from...

https://www.theimagefile.com/?skin=7801&ppwd=R...

wink
Fantastic, thanks Andy.

Longers

4,492 posts

229 months

mk1fan

10,528 posts

226 months

Thursday 6th October 2016
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Added to the list for 2017.

AutoAndy

2,265 posts

216 months

Friday 7th October 2016
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AutoAndy said:
I was there really, just couldn't take my own photos....

Can I just show this again.....need to track again soon
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QBee

21,016 posts

145 months

Friday 7th October 2016
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So did you book up for Donington on Monday?

AutoAndy

2,265 posts

216 months

Friday 7th October 2016
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No, would love to, but forced to fly out to Slovenia for a trade mission.....linked to a football match on the Tuesday night!

wink

Top Gear TVR

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2,244 posts

155 months

Saturday 8th October 2016
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pictures, pictures please

mk1fan

10,528 posts

226 months

Saturday 8th October 2016
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Thinking of booking Brands for the 1st of December as it is only £99 atm. Indy circuit. If it's peeing down I'll take the Box!