LuckyP debut at Snetterton today
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Yeah, all good. It's certainly an eye opener not having people move out of your way!! The Ultima does have it's advantages.
I was up at Race Control in front of the Race Director after qualifying having to explain why I had all 4 wheels off the race track on the second apex of Russels.......8 time out of 10 laps!! That's why I gave them a wider berth in the race!!
(racing driver excuse handbook page 478)
I was up at Race Control in front of the Race Director after qualifying having to explain why I had all 4 wheels off the race track on the second apex of Russels.......8 time out of 10 laps!! That's why I gave them a wider berth in the race!!
(racing driver excuse handbook page 478)
LuckyP said:
Yeah, all good. It's certainly an eye opener not having people move out of your way!! The Ultima does have it's advantages.
I was up at Race Control in front of the Race Director after qualifying having to explain why I had all 4 wheels off the race track on the second apex of Russels.......8 time out of 10 laps!! That's why I gave them a wider berth in the race!!
(racing driver excuse handbook page 478)
Told you it was tricky - but 4 wheels!!! I was up at Race Control in front of the Race Director after qualifying having to explain why I had all 4 wheels off the race track on the second apex of Russels.......8 time out of 10 laps!! That's why I gave them a wider berth in the race!!
(racing driver excuse handbook page 478)
PS. So what's the SP then - how did it go? Results etc.?
Edited by Stig on Monday 16th March 11:18
Had a really good weekend. Went through the whole rainbow of emotions, from bordom right through to terror!!
Qualified in 13th and then had to go straight to see Race Control as I said above. Whoopsy.
So started the first race in 13th, row 7. Lost a few places at the start and then stuck in a hole petween the front pack and the tail pack for the rest of the race. Just like a trackday really - but with a mass rush to the first corner!! Finished 14th in that one out of 25
Second race I started in 16th on the grid and after a load of peeps chucked it of the black stuff, ended up 12th. My best lap was 1.01 sec behind fastest lap of the race. Pretty pleased really.
Somehow I got tyre marks down one side, but I didn't feel anything??? Strange.
Worst bit? Hanging around in the cold.
Best bit? Being on your limit with someone else doing the same mm from your car!!!!
Hooked? Not sure yet. I'll give it another go next month.
I'll post the vids up over the weekend. Got some Lucky yelps in as people fall off infront!!!
Thanks Phil for taking the time to come have a gander.
And Simon - hope you like your car graphics!!!
Qualified in 13th and then had to go straight to see Race Control as I said above. Whoopsy.
So started the first race in 13th, row 7. Lost a few places at the start and then stuck in a hole petween the front pack and the tail pack for the rest of the race. Just like a trackday really - but with a mass rush to the first corner!! Finished 14th in that one out of 25
Second race I started in 16th on the grid and after a load of peeps chucked it of the black stuff, ended up 12th. My best lap was 1.01 sec behind fastest lap of the race. Pretty pleased really.
Somehow I got tyre marks down one side, but I didn't feel anything??? Strange.
Worst bit? Hanging around in the cold.
Best bit? Being on your limit with someone else doing the same mm from your car!!!!
Hooked? Not sure yet. I'll give it another go next month.
I'll post the vids up over the weekend. Got some Lucky yelps in as people fall off infront!!!
Thanks Phil for taking the time to come have a gander.
And Simon - hope you like your car graphics!!!
Edited by LuckyP on Tuesday 17th March 06:48
A mid field position first time out isn't too shabby Pete - well done!
As you said, you go through a complete range of emotions, but it's not everyone's cup of tea - especially once it starts getting expensive!!
Value for money wise, even with a 'budget' club like the 750MC, compared to trackdays the actual tracktime works out VERY expensive on a pound per minute ratio.
Then again, there's no substitute for the on-the-limit close quarters driving is there
Just don't try it in the GTR
As you said, you go through a complete range of emotions, but it's not everyone's cup of tea - especially once it starts getting expensive!!
Value for money wise, even with a 'budget' club like the 750MC, compared to trackdays the actual tracktime works out VERY expensive on a pound per minute ratio.
Then again, there's no substitute for the on-the-limit close quarters driving is there
Just don't try it in the GTR
Stig said:
A mid field position first time out isn't too shabby Pete - well done!
As you said, you go through a complete range of emotions, but it's not everyone's cup of tea - especially once it starts getting expensive!!
Value for money wise, even with a 'budget' club like the 750MC, compared to trackdays the actual tracktime works out VERY expensive on a pound per minute ratio.
Then again, there's no substitute for the on-the-limit close quarters driving is there
Just don't try it in the GTR
I might just have to retire the Ult, now I know what can happen on a race track!!As you said, you go through a complete range of emotions, but it's not everyone's cup of tea - especially once it starts getting expensive!!
Value for money wise, even with a 'budget' club like the 750MC, compared to trackdays the actual tracktime works out VERY expensive on a pound per minute ratio.
Then again, there's no substitute for the on-the-limit close quarters driving is there
Just don't try it in the GTR
On the whole - good fun I'd say. Just need to be a bit more committed at the start!
LuckyP said:
- fastest time disallowed for corner cutting
Times were fairly consistent too, which considering the closeness of the racing is pretty impressive.
Good luck for the next race.
Omerta said:
Looks like fun... seemed to quite a lot of guys spinning off for no obvious reason. Obviously compared to the Ultima its chalk and cheese, but are the MR2s really that much of a handful?
Actually apart from the obvious speed differential, the cars seem to behave in a remarkibly similar fashion. I'd go as far as to say that it is easier to catch the Ult and keep it sideways than in the MR2.I guess any car driven close to it's or the driver's limits is only a knat's from spinning. I'd image if we had a field full of Ultima, the result would me much the same
Or could it be they just had a mirror full of LuckyP Racing!!!
Looking good Pete
Roll on Brands Hatch......all booked and raring to go......just hope I can follow your lead and keep out of trouble - well maybe just for the first race! Really appreciate the effort in stickering up the 'spare' car......sort you out for the rest of the clobber at Brands.
Simon
PS - Apologies Phil - never made it across to have a look round your car.....hopefully catch-up at Brands or Stoneleigh.....
Roll on Brands Hatch......all booked and raring to go......just hope I can follow your lead and keep out of trouble - well maybe just for the first race! Really appreciate the effort in stickering up the 'spare' car......sort you out for the rest of the clobber at Brands. Simon
PS - Apologies Phil - never made it across to have a look round your car.....hopefully catch-up at Brands or Stoneleigh.....
LS7TANGO said:
Looking good Pete Roll on Brands Hatch......all booked and raring to go......just hope I can follow your lead and keep out of trouble - well maybe just for the first race! Really appreciate the effort in stickering up the 'spare' car......sort you out for the rest of the clobber at Brands.
Simon
PS - Apologies Phil - never made it across to have a look round your car.....hopefully catch-up at Brands or Stoneleigh.....
Oh yeah - lets do it at brands! Should be a good weekend! Roll on Brands Hatch......all booked and raring to go......just hope I can follow your lead and keep out of trouble - well maybe just for the first race! Really appreciate the effort in stickering up the 'spare' car......sort you out for the rest of the clobber at Brands. Simon
PS - Apologies Phil - never made it across to have a look round your car.....hopefully catch-up at Brands or Stoneleigh.....
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