RE: Silverstone Sunday Service 06/03
Discussion
Some more pics from me. Went for a wonder down to Maggots about mid way through the morning:
2R4A0921.jpg by Liam Osborn, on Flickr
2R4A0910.jpg by Liam Osborn, on Flickr
2R4A1302.jpg by Liam Osborn, on Flickr
2R4A1341.jpg by Liam Osborn, on Flickr
On the pit wall:
2R4A0768.jpg by Liam Osborn, on Flickr
2R4A0697.jpg by Liam Osborn, on Flickr
Club straight:
2R4A1457.jpg by Liam Osborn, on Flickr
More pictures here: https://flic.kr/s/aHskvQ19PJ
Once again thanks to Pistonheads and Silverstone for the great morning
2R4A0921.jpg by Liam Osborn, on Flickr2R4A0910.jpg by Liam Osborn, on Flickr2R4A1302.jpg by Liam Osborn, on Flickr2R4A1341.jpg by Liam Osborn, on FlickrOn the pit wall:
2R4A0768.jpg by Liam Osborn, on Flickr2R4A0697.jpg by Liam Osborn, on FlickrClub straight:
2R4A1457.jpg by Liam Osborn, on FlickrMore pictures here: https://flic.kr/s/aHskvQ19PJ
Once again thanks to Pistonheads and Silverstone for the great morning
996jim said:
I was the guy in the Ferrari going at my own pace. It was only the second time I had driven the car so it was all a bit new (and first time on track for 5 years), did take it out of wet mode once and it all got a bit ugly so I thought discretion was the better part of valour, mind you though I did come up with a new laxative formula, damp Silverstone track + Ferrari 458 + race mode, really does get your bowels moving ! I am not making excuses, but the wet mode made it very limited on power exiting corners, still, there are plenty of brave souls and plenty of foolish souls, but not many brave fools.
On another note, what was under the bonnet of that red Evo ?, driver was a bit useful also !
I thought the drivers briefing was spot-on. Enough information to warn you of the perils of a track event but not too much to scare you. Also a pretty good double act, much funnier and more original than Ant & Dec, who will never be Morcambe & Wise no matter how much they try, but that's another matter and I am quite sure they don't care what I think, especially when they are on the way to the bank.
All-in-all a really good day, just wished it was about 20 degrees warmer. Cheers PistonHeads.
No problem mate, as I said it was obvious you knew what you were doing. It probably looked worse from the pit wall angle... anyway all's well that ends well!
Copse at speed in the M3 must have been interesting, I was struggling for grip and traction in the Audi!
The red evo is mine - only had if a few months - affectionately know as HUE.its running 400bhp which is pretty tame really for EVO's but the handling, brakes and tyres fill you with confidence. Been used to FWD cars for a couple of years, also own a new type R which is great also but HUE is the best fun to drive, drifting it on corners at around 100 is ass twitching good fun. Your Ferrari is beautiful.On another note, what was under the bonnet of that red Evo ?, driver was a bit useful also !
I thought the drivers briefing was spot-on. Enough information to warn you of the perils of a track event but not too much to scare you. Also a pretty good double act, much funnier and more original than Ant & Dec, who will never be Morcambe & Wise no matter how much they try, but that's another matter and I am quite sure they don't care what I think, especially when they are on the way to the bank.
All-in-all a really good day, just wished it was about 20 degrees warmer. Cheers PistonHeads.
phast said:
mlhj83 said:
phast]hungster said:
...noticed a white M3 getting a bit close to a RS4 on the home straight. Yikes.
I was in the RS4 and yes it was a bit close, the Ferrari driver in front was going at his own pace (which is fair enough). I'd been sitting back and was just starting to pass on the straight when the M3 came blasting through.
To be fair he was driving quickly and could drive but he had no idea if I could or not!
If I had stayed on line it could have become messy!
It was minor thing really and overall the driving standard was good. I do agree with some of the comments that the briefing was a bit vague on the rules and trackday etiquette.
Even experienced trackday veterans could do with a reminder that we're there for a bit of fun.
All in all another great Sunday Service... Thanks PH!
Sorry I went past you. As I was approaching quickly under throttle, I made the decision to go past quickly as you moved over to the right. I felt it was safer than to brake hard to match your speed and go off the racing line. I was prepared for you to veer left, as there was sufficient runoff to my left and straight ahead. I was in the RS4 and yes it was a bit close, the Ferrari driver in front was going at his own pace (which is fair enough). I'd been sitting back and was just starting to pass on the straight when the M3 came blasting through.
To be fair he was driving quickly and could drive but he had no idea if I could or not!
If I had stayed on line it could have become messy!
It was minor thing really and overall the driving standard was good. I do agree with some of the comments that the briefing was a bit vague on the rules and trackday etiquette.
Even experienced trackday veterans could do with a reminder that we're there for a bit of fun.
All in all another great Sunday Service... Thanks PH!
Copse at speed in the M3 must have been interesting, I was struggling for grip and traction in the Audi!
Shaoxter said:
I forgot to set my Gopro to spot metering so everything outside the window looks super bright
Me too! Ah well, will just have to have another go!Don't suppose anyone got any photos of my grey Civic Type R in the last session of the day? Think a lot of people had gone by that point
bobski1 said:
Although I wasn't there I have looked through most of the photos & loving them all.
A question from a rookie photographer is how have people gone about capturing the cars. I have only had one attempt at it & most if not all of the photos were blurry.
I read this and had a stab. Took about 200 shots and ended up with 55 decent ones...thank god i don't have to buy film!A question from a rookie photographer is how have people gone about capturing the cars. I have only had one attempt at it & most if not all of the photos were blurry.
http://www.carphototutorials.com/make_panning_shot...
Shaoxter said:
vasilis said:
Who was the blue E60 in the first session? does anybody know? My friend had a very nice "pantcrapping" moment and he was right behind him so we're wondering if he's got a recording of it
That would be me. Was your friend in a silver Clio? I recorded the whole session, but unfortunately I forgot to set my Gopro to spot metering so everything outside the window looks super bright! Got great exposure on my interior though
Yes i was driving the silver 182. It was a Honda type R as well behind me. Any one here?
danllama said:
And here's one of the rear! I agree it looked brilliant
Pistonheads Sunday Service Silverstone by Dan J, on Flickr
Awesome Dan thank you! Fav'd and commented on Flickr too Pistonheads Sunday Service Silverstone by Dan J, on Flickrdanllama said:
I'm back. Sorry my photos are a day late, I'm a terrible person. 
You can see them on facebook or flickr:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.55889621...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danjamafotos/albums/...
Please don't hesitate to like my page, I promise I won't spam you but I will regularly fill your faceballs with some naughty cars!
Some great pics there Dan, and thanks for taking a couple of snaps of mine. Good to meet you as well!You can see them on facebook or flickr:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.55889621...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danjamafotos/albums/...
Please don't hesitate to like my page, I promise I won't spam you but I will regularly fill your faceballs with some naughty cars!
I don't suppose anyone has any more pics/vids of my red Westfield on track in the 10:10 session?
ParisPavlou said:
Shaoxter said:
vasilis said:
Who was the blue E60 in the first session? does anybody know? My friend had a very nice "pantcrapping" moment and he was right behind him so we're wondering if he's got a recording of it
That would be me. Was your friend in a silver Clio? I recorded the whole session, but unfortunately I forgot to set my Gopro to spot metering so everything outside the window looks super bright! Got great exposure on my interior though
Yes i was driving the silver 182. It was a Honda type R as well behind me. Any one here?
Will see what I can do with the video footage tonight.
twocolours said:
Me too! Ah well, will just have to have another go!
Don't suppose anyone got any photos of my grey Civic Type R in the last session of the day? Think a lot of people had gone by that point
Watched you going round but didn't get any pics or video, sorry. You were going well though, any mods on your car?Don't suppose anyone got any photos of my grey Civic Type R in the last session of the day? Think a lot of people had gone by that point
twocolours said:
Shaoxter said:
I forgot to set my Gopro to spot metering so everything outside the window looks super bright
Me too! Ah well, will just have to have another go!Don't suppose anyone got any photos of my grey Civic Type R in the last session of the day? Think a lot of people had gone by that point
Had a great morning watching the vast array of cars being used as they should be, cheers PH. Great to meet the owner of the green GT3, lovely car and top bloke. Good to meet the other Caterham chaps as well!
Was behind the orange Caterham when it had a big loose round copse but well held by the driver
First time out on track with the Caterham and had a fantastic time, was a bit careful as there was no grip in the 10.45 session!! Here's a few highlights https://youtu.be/MUfKLSc42fc
If anyone as any pics of the rubystone red (errr pink) Caterham let me know.
Was behind the orange Caterham when it had a big loose round copse but well held by the driver
First time out on track with the Caterham and had a fantastic time, was a bit careful as there was no grip in the 10.45 session!! Here's a few highlights https://youtu.be/MUfKLSc42fcIf anyone as any pics of the rubystone red (errr pink) Caterham let me know.
cteagles said:
I did! Find them here: www.cteagles.net/phevents
Cheers! Did have a look earlier but didn't scroll down far enough!hifga said:
LankyLegoHead said:
Mexico Blue! Thought it was a little different to Riviera!
I have a drive by video I'll throw up tonight of the noise on the pit straight...
Thank you very much, look forward to it..I have a drive by video I'll throw up tonight of the noise on the pit straight...
https://www.instagram.com/tyredformat/
LankyLegoHead said:
Great photos! Couple of mine in there too!
Cheers! carmadnick said:
Had a great morning watching the vast array of cars being used as they should be, cheers PH. Great to meet the owner of the green GT3, lovely car and top bloke. Good to meet the other Caterham chaps as well!
Was behind the orange Caterham when it had a big loose round copse but well held by the driver First time out on track with the Caterham and had a fantastic time, was a bit careful as there was no grip in the 10.45 session!! Here's a few highlights https://youtu.be/MUfKLSc42fc
If anyone as any pics of the rubystone red (errr pink) Caterham let me know.
Got this one if it's any good?Was behind the orange Caterham when it had a big loose round copse but well held by the driver
First time out on track with the Caterham and had a fantastic time, was a bit careful as there was no grip in the 10.45 session!! Here's a few highlights https://youtu.be/MUfKLSc42fcIf anyone as any pics of the rubystone red (errr pink) Caterham let me know.
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