*** Elvington Slalom Day - THIS SUNDAY ***
Discussion
the day was spent covering a variety of courses around the car park. There were 4 different courses and you had a practice run and 3 timed runs on each course. Every run was finished witha donought. We even had an extra two runs on the final course.
Throttle control and donut abilty have definitely increased.
The Victor sounded good - but was beaten by the Spitfire flypast. If you organised that as well Ted then you are more omnipotent than I already thought!!
Throttle control and donut abilty have definitely increased.
The Victor sounded good - but was beaten by the Spitfire flypast. If you organised that as well Ted then you are more omnipotent than I already thought!!
Hi all, my wife and I popped down to watch the proceedings this afternoon. Have to say, it looked great fun. I was particularly impressed by the young lad who seemed to be doing a fine job of tackling the circuit - but may not have been old enough to have a driving licence.
Very professional outfit they had there. The dry conditions, I guess, were ideal, if not rather hot! Quite dissimilar to the 'Back Home' TVR autotest in Blackpool 2003 when it was lashing down.
Rich, we missed you - but I certainly did catch the Victor burnouts. Tut, tut these fast planes - all show but seemingly, no go?
TUS 373 said:Some things are deceptive; he was old enough. Oh and he was a bloody good driver too.
I was particularly impressed by the young lad who seemed to be doing a fine job of tackling the circuit - but may not have been old enough to have a driving licence.
>> Edited by tvrbob on Sunday 26th June 23:34
I second all the above comments - a brilliant day out, and great organisation. i can't understand why a region as active as yorkshire PHers had such an indifferent turnout - for what was the most fun you can have in a car without risking Police intervention 
Nice bunch of people - and the "young lad" was in fact 18 y.o. and is training to be a jockey.
The added bonus of great weather and a free air display was great, as was the back roads journey to Elvington at 7.30a.m. on a Sunday morning through the villages and farms of West Yorkshire
Next time I shall be a little more aggressive with my driving, as I was a bit tentative because I've never done powerslides etc - but at least I can donut now!!
Nice bunch of people - and the "young lad" was in fact 18 y.o. and is training to be a jockey.
The added bonus of great weather and a free air display was great, as was the back roads journey to Elvington at 7.30a.m. on a Sunday morning through the villages and farms of West Yorkshire
Next time I shall be a little more aggressive with my driving, as I was a bit tentative because I've never done powerslides etc - but at least I can donut now!!
nubbin said:
I second all the above comments - a brilliant day out, and great organisation. i can't understand why a region as active as yorkshire PHers had such an indifferent turnout - for what was the most fun you can have in a car without risking Police intervention
I came along to spectate with MrsS and it looked great fun. I must admit, the price put me off - thinking for the same money I'd rather do a track day. Having spectated for a few hours I felt I was missing something, and should it happen again, I will be one of the names on the list.
After going for an enjoyable gentle spin at lunch time, I think MrsS would be tempted too.
>> Edited by Daftlad on Monday 27th June 11:03
Must add, my reference to 'young lad' was in no way meant to be derogatory - just had no other way of describing him (just incase he is reading this!). He had quite excellent car control - I was just wondering how much prior experience he has had to do as well as he seemed to be doing? The 'driving by the seat of the pants' mehtod should stand him in good stead to be a jockey.
I popped along to have a look really to see if I fancied doing it myself in the future. I did some autotesting in my youth which was great fun. It seemed the smaller the car the better and more fun it was.
Never been to Elvington before, but it looks like a great facility for the driving side of things. Alot better than Tockwith IMHO.
I popped along to have a look really to see if I fancied doing it myself in the future. I did some autotesting in my youth which was great fun. It seemed the smaller the car the better and more fun it was.
Never been to Elvington before, but it looks like a great facility for the driving side of things. Alot better than Tockwith IMHO.
Great day & great company - thoroughly enjoyed it. The team from Caterham were good and very patient with me - took me all day but on the last run I managed a donut!!! YAY!! However I will do much much better next time.....
Ted you are a star for organising this for us
Cant believe the poor turn out though just 15 of us...
Good to see you Nubbin young man! last time we saw you we were all very much the worse for wear after BTAP... Hope to see you both soon
Jane
Ted you are a star for organising this for us
Cant believe the poor turn out though just 15 of us...
Good to see you Nubbin young man! last time we saw you we were all very much the worse for wear after BTAP... Hope to see you both soon
Jane
Mrsbug said:
Great day & great company - thoroughly enjoyed it. The team from Caterham were good and very patient with me - took me all day but on the last run I managed a donut!!! YAY!! However I will do much much better next time.....
Ted you are a star for organising this for us
Cant believe the poor turn out though just 15 of us...
Good to see you Nubbin young man! last time we saw you we were all very much the worse for wear after BTAP... Hope to see you both soon
Jane
Great to see you guys as well. I'm trying to persuade Mrs. Nubs to have a go next time! My face and neck are a little sore from all that sunshine!!
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