McLaren at Dunsfold Park today?

[burwoodman]

Only caught a glimpse of two cars, silver and black giving it large on the track. Didn't sound like a turbo though. Later on the silver car was in Cranleigh doing some filming. Anyone confirm whether they were McLarens?

[rmdferrari]

Highly likely to be a McLaren. They use Dunsfold a great deal. First saw the MP4 testing there over a year ago.

[ilovevolvo]

If you know who to ask you can see them every week (have been for the last 2-3 years)

[andy355]

they use the topgear track that isnt even a real racetrack? why?

[rmdferrari]

andy355 said:

they use the topgear track that isnt even a real racetrack? why?

Long straights upto 1.6 miles / slow and medium speed corners / reasonably restricted access. I'm sure they test elsewhere too. They have the benefit of a purpose built client building at the far end of the track by Baccarra (sp) which they entertain SLR buyers in when they're being given driver training. Makes sense all round.

[andy355]

thanks RMD

[ilovevolvo]

If Mclaren had been at the track today they could of had a run against a Zonda R....

[GFWilliams]

ilovevolvo said:

If Mclaren had been at the track today they could of had a run against a Zonda R....

Zonda R on topgear this sunday then...?

[ilovevolvo]

GFWilliams said:

Zonda R on topgear this sunday then...?

Wait till you here it and have a guess at the lap time....