Rockingham Resurrected! Mission Motorsport Track Day
Discussion
Harris_I said:
Echo that. Big shame this is the end of Rockingham. Turn 1 is particularly memorable. And that bump entering the main straight in the rain - my heart always skipped a beat!
Thanks to Rockingham, DN and Mission Motorsport for a memorable day.
Harris
It is a shame, and even more of a shame that more drivers, clubs, trackdayers and spectators, didn't give it the support from day one. It is quite incredible how people now love it, but from its inception, most people didn't like it! I worked there from day one almost, and have great memories of the place and the laughs we had there. Thanks to Rockingham, DN and Mission Motorsport for a memorable day.
Harris
The bump entering the main straight is the track subsiding into the tunnel that runs under the track (there are two, one at each end of the start and finish straight). I did passenger rides on the Oval last year, and that really unsettles the car as you come through what is turn four!
I've never understood it - what more could you want for a circuit? Centrally placed in the UK, you can see the whole circuit as a spectator, great layout, decent enough facilities... RIP Rockingham.
Just wanted to repeat the thanks for hosting these days - I loved my time on track yesterday, can't thank all those involved enough for making it happen and run so smoothly. The driving standards were good, enjoyed speaking to people around the paddock, my passenger (who had never been to a trackday before) was pleasantly surprised how friendly and keen to talk people were.
Even the weather worked out OK I feel - the wet afternoon was probably a bit of a car saver tbh, plus I enjoyed the challenge (and powerslides...) My tyres, brakes and wallet breathed a sigh of relief!
Just wanted to repeat the thanks for hosting these days - I loved my time on track yesterday, can't thank all those involved enough for making it happen and run so smoothly. The driving standards were good, enjoyed speaking to people around the paddock, my passenger (who had never been to a trackday before) was pleasantly surprised how friendly and keen to talk people were.
Even the weather worked out OK I feel - the wet afternoon was probably a bit of a car saver tbh, plus I enjoyed the challenge (and powerslides...) My tyres, brakes and wallet breathed a sigh of relief!
Amazing day today. I enjoyed the changing conditions- it was nice to have a couple of hours of dry lapping in the morning and some car control practice the rest of the time! Massive thanks to all those involved.
Does anyone know where the photos of the day will appear?
Does anyone know where the photos of the day will appear?
Edited by randomcharacter on Saturday 19th October 07:42
Had a great day on Friday, couldn't believe how slippery it was in the wet, although I was on AR1's. When the track dried, it was awesome fun.
Hats off to the owner, Mission Motorsport and Darren for organising, would jump at the chance to be involved in any similar in the future.
As above, does anyone know where or if there will be photos available from the day?
Hats off to the owner, Mission Motorsport and Darren for organising, would jump at the chance to be involved in any similar in the future.
As above, does anyone know where or if there will be photos available from the day?
andrew_baran said:
Nothing did surface in the end regarding photos of Thursday! I'd love to have a decent photo of my car on Rockingham for the album.. Anyone else have any luck?
On Twitter, Rob Overy said he had some of my car, but they haven't been uploaded anywhere that I can find. 
Hi all.
For everyone who was with us at Rockingham... hi!
Have you seen this at Silverstone coming up? Would be great to see you there...
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For everyone who was with us at Rockingham... hi!
Have you seen this at Silverstone coming up? Would be great to see you there...
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
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