1st September - Donnington
Discussion
Manu - You can't believe how much I'm looking forward to this. I'm already counting down the days & hours. I just know I'll be grinning like a cheshire cat for weeks after
Are you planning to go to Donnington yourself Manu?
Kev - I wouldn't worry too much about "Old Mans Tits"
Not when you've got petrol pumping through them varicose vains
Sorry mate I couldn't resist that one.
I take it we'll be going for a leisurely spin then. NOT
Just out of interest Kev - What's the spec on your 360?
Are you planning to go to Donnington yourself Manu?
Kev - I wouldn't worry too much about "Old Mans Tits"
Not when you've got petrol pumping through them varicose vains
Sorry mate I couldn't resist that one. I take it we'll be going for a leisurely spin then. NOT
Just out of interest Kev - What's the spec on your 360?
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... not that I'm a test pilot or anything.
Yeh right, last time I heard that I had white knuckles just trying to keep you in sight.
Trust me Jay, the loo roll is probably the most essential item on your trip.
Oh, and Kevin really is one cool dude (and not that old either!).
Regards
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... not that I'm a test pilot or anything.
Yeh right, last time I heard that I had white knuckles just trying to keep you in sight.
GOTCHA! I knew you would bite Ninja, I just knew it! Had to think hard to remember the exact words but it was worth it. Could just imagine the indignation
LMFAO. And bog roll jokes aside Jason,
, you'll be fine and will enjoy it I'm sure. I'll email you offline with specs etc. so that we can recognise each other. CU
Kevin
You've really got to picture the scene... We're leaving the pub and Kevin breaks out with "By the way, if you want to drive really fast then feel free to let me know when you want to overtake." Then comes the classic line "I'll drive at a reasonable pace but its not like I am test pilot or anything". So we leave with me thinking "Okay great, no real troubles here."
To keep this post short, I'll just say there was very little conversation between my passenger and I. I do recall several outbursts from us both to the tune of "F**k he knows his car well." and "Where's he gone? Oh there he is." (we were like 2 seconds behind him before the corner) and (Manu will remember this one well) "2 cars already!!!!" just as we come around the a slight corner, with Kevin gunning the 360.
We were in awe of his very fast very safe driving and I am absolutely sure you will love it. Just don't try to keep up with him in another car, and you will love it. I had to rub my hands for half an hour to get the blood back into them.
Regards
To keep this post short, I'll just say there was very little conversation between my passenger and I. I do recall several outbursts from us both to the tune of "F**k he knows his car well." and "Where's he gone? Oh there he is." (we were like 2 seconds behind him before the corner) and (Manu will remember this one well) "2 cars already!!!!" just as we come around the a slight corner, with Kevin gunning the 360.
We were in awe of his very fast very safe driving and I am absolutely sure you will love it. Just don't try to keep up with him in another car, and you will love it. I had to rub my hands for half an hour to get the blood back into them.
Regards
In total agreement with ya Ninja - One of my enduring memories was a perfectly safe and responsible overtaking manouever.... except is was past about 4 cars and Sainsburys lorry in one go.
456GT is the consumate 'weapons handling expert' -
Yeah - unless you drive a 720bhp F40 with skills to match forget about keeping up.
P.S. Ninja - saw a Giallo F355 burn past the office in minute ago - it DOES look bloody good. Yellow with black - but MUST have yellow stitching AND yellow piping.
456GT is the consumate 'weapons handling expert' -
Yeah - unless you drive a 720bhp F40 with skills to match forget about keeping up.
P.S. Ninja - saw a Giallo F355 burn past the office in minute ago - it DOES look bloody good. Yellow with black - but MUST have yellow stitching AND yellow piping.
Ha ha ha, the Sainsbury's lorry... We caught up with that very quickly even after waiting for ages. What was so great about the overtaking manouevre was that he gave consideration to me overtaking just behind him. Schumacher style calculating!!
Regards to Giallo, I always liked it but not so much now that I would swop (who am I kidding? still trying hard to hold off emailing the dealer). The black interior only comes with stitching, not piping which is a major shame. Doesn't look as sharp as red in the flesh. But I've got a picture of one in Giallo from side angle with roof down, and man its f**king hard to resist changing.
Hope they sell it soon so I can forget about the whole idea.
Regards to Giallo, I always liked it but not so much now that I would swop (who am I kidding? still trying hard to hold off emailing the dealer). The black interior only comes with stitching, not piping which is a major shame. Doesn't look as sharp as red in the flesh. But I've got a picture of one in Giallo from side angle with roof down, and man its f**king hard to resist changing.
Hope they sell it soon so I can forget about the whole idea.
lutely! Just got home and am now officially on holiday
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Are you having a sports exhaust fitted to the 360 then?
Oh yes. Indeed so- you're in for a treat!
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Raceboy - I've just had a quick look at the map link for meeting up on the 1st Sept.
You said in your previous post that the service station is on the A42. However there's an arrow (not sure what it is for) pointing at the A453.
Can you just confirm whereabouts the service station is exactly.
Thanks in advance.
Jay.
P.S. Is there anybody else meeting up at this location?
You said in your previous post that the service station is on the A42. However there's an arrow (not sure what it is for) pointing at the A453.
Can you just confirm whereabouts the service station is exactly.
Thanks in advance.
Jay.
P.S. Is there anybody else meeting up at this location?
Spoke to Prancing & a few other people from the FOC this evening, who've been before and are going again this year.
1) Not much info on the website and don't expect there to be because there never is!
2) There *will* be Ferrari only parking, probably near Redgate, and there will be Ferrari hospitality too. You get them to direct you at the gate.
3) Qualifying begins at 9am and if you arrive later than 10am, you will Q for ages. They are all meeting up for 9am. Suggest we modify our plans to arrive a tad earlier.
Kevin
1) Not much info on the website and don't expect there to be because there never is!
2) There *will* be Ferrari only parking, probably near Redgate, and there will be Ferrari hospitality too. You get them to direct you at the gate.
3) Qualifying begins at 9am and if you arrive later than 10am, you will Q for ages. They are all meeting up for 9am. Suggest we modify our plans to arrive a tad earlier.
Kevin
Raceboy:
Ahhhhhhh you mean the BIG (S) for Service Station. I see it now Doooohhhhhhh It's a good job I asked otherwise I'd have been taking a long drive down the A42!!!!!
Kevin:
1. What time did you have in mind?
2. Being a none Ferrari owner I'll have to make do with 'ordinary car parking' and the odd burger van instead of Ferrari Hospitality. Unfortunately
Ahhhhhhh you mean the BIG (S) for Service Station. I see it now Doooohhhhhhh
It's a good job I asked otherwise I'd have been taking a long drive down the A42!!!!! Kevin:
1. What time did you have in mind?
2. Being a none Ferrari owner I'll have to make do with 'ordinary car parking' and the odd burger van instead of Ferrari Hospitality. Unfortunately
Jay,
Ill email you off line for a time etc. And I wouldn't get too excited by the horspitality thing. Even if we can't take guests I'm pretty sure I know who will be on the 'door'. I've certainly no intention of making much use of it unless it's pissing it down. The Ferrari parking is handy though.
Cheers
Kevin
Ill email you off line for a time etc. And I wouldn't get too excited by the horspitality thing. Even if we can't take guests I'm pretty sure I know who will be on the 'door'. I've certainly no intention of making much use of it unless it's pissing it down. The Ferrari parking is handy though.
Cheers
Kevin
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