2Toledos Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 In a few more words:A huge thanks to Fred and everyone else involved with organising the day; especially to whoever was responsible for booking the weather - couldn't have asked for more perfect conditions.Considering Tara hadn't turned a wheel (or the engine :B) since Castle Combe last year, and she was only fired up on Saturday - she behaved impeccibly, and didn't miss a beat all day long. I only realised when I'd got home and checked the trip meter for the day; that, I'd 'clocked up' over 100 miles of the Silverstone circuit 8)Even more miffed that I can't get to Mallory for the track day, next week, now :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbie Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 The weather did make it pretty much perfect! And as for the circuit - I have to say I thought it might be a bit long but it's suprising how much smaller it seems once you're driving round on it! Thanks to Dave P and Dave S for the tips on lines etc. ;D I'm not sure Picton took his own advice though as he did seem to have a small excursion to go ploughing during one session! That and driving down the hanger straight waving his arms about... nutter - nothing to do with me! Actually from the feedback I've had so far (and the smiles from most of the drivers and passengers yesterday) I think it's safe to say that it was a pretty successful event! Who says Silverstone GP circuit isn't challenging...?! 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks Spitbang; that would be my PI Spitfire OPM831F.Special thanks to Fred for organising us all. The weather was lovely and Jessica's only regret was she couldn't take her Herald out on the track.I've now come back with list of improvements to be scheduled for the Spitfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackerjack Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 http://www.mgs-on-track.com/gallery/showfull.php?photo=3412Well Diane and I thoroughly enjoyed our day at Silverstone.........huge thanks to Fred and all who organise with her!Our Sprint's Dellortos were tuned by Dave the Powell to perfection and transformed the car, making it a real pleasure to drive home at 80 mph on a whiff of throttle ta very much Dave and also for your comments on improving lap times (bloke has a nasty habit of knowing where you got it wrong).Terrific scrap with Mad Mart for a couple of laps he was a few yards behind, then we caught up with a few MG's which bunched us up, after a bit of "robust overtaking" I had made up my mind to let him through on the next straight only to look in my mirror to see him kicking up the dust on the last corner ;)Then it was all over :'(Thanks too to the official timekeeper :X for timing Diane and alloting the time to me ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 It was good fun at Silverstone despite not having my own car there.Here a few piccies to start with , the rest will be put in the photosection when I have sorted them ....A collegue :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Some off the CT members battling it out ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beans Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 And, to end the little photo session for now, some off the culprits for a good day out ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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2Toledos Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 "Some off the CT members battling it out ..." Ah yes; that was probably my favourite part of the day; we were pretty evenly matched for a good few laps and I'm glad someone got a snap of the 3 of us together, because I hadn't gotten around to rigging up the video camera at that point (wasn't sure it would be allowed because it was more tied down than bolted down as advised at the briefing). Great fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRoger Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Yup, it was a great day. Good to see all the CT people again and their great cars.Many thanks to Tim for taking me out in the Grey car. I indeed enjoyed it very much. It was my first ever drive in a big Saloon and I am well impressed by it! Not sure if that's a benefit for the car or the driver though.. :P Best soundtrack of the day goes to Dave Pictons green car. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Sorry, what did you say ........................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks indeed to Fred for setting this up!I ( and no doubt many others) can now tick off Silverstone GP circuit - done!Apologies for the Silverback's incontinence at the end of the post-lunch session - hope it didn't spoil your enjoyment.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Bennett Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Many thanks to all involved in organising this track day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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trackerjack Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Quoted from JohnD Apologies for the Silverback's incontinence at the end of the post-lunch session - hope it didn't spoil your enjoyment.JohnYes John I came upon your slick and promptly slid for a few yards...........turned to Dave Slideways and said "did you feel that" ::)Would also like to add how nice to meet some of the names.Have a few short films and piccies on later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mart Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Quote:Apologies for the Silverback's incontinence at the end of the post-lunch session - hope it didn't spoil your enjoyment.I thought there must be something up, as I stayed with you for most of a lap after I let you passed. I thought it was driver error when I spun but it must have been the oil you were laying down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Toledos Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Anyone know how (and IF) 'we' can get copies of the pictures on the MGoT web site ?There's a couple of 'goodies' on there (of Tara of course) that I'd like to get either the full size file or a decent print of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Euhh ... is there an easy (read quick) way to put photo's in the photo's section. Got quite a few to upload ::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Beans,I've created a folder for them-http://club.triumph.org.uk/cgi-bin/album/album.pl?album=events/silverstone2007The software lets you do 4 at a time, how many have you got to do?Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Somewhere between 50 and 75 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I'll pm you.Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 All,It was just water, no oil, but with plenty of antifreeze, as half the cooling system is alloy, so anti-corrosion as well. Antifreeze is slippy.And sorry to seem antisocial, but we had a testing programme to chase. Learnt a lot before the fall. We did wander by around briefing and lunchtime, but no one was in. Anyway, you were all huddling together for warmth in the chill of the MGs, so we went out to spread the Gospel.Praise be, Brothers and Sisters, for the Triumph is at hand!John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 John,Its really pleasing to see the Sliverback going so well- your persistance is to be commended.In fact what a top group of Vitesse at Silverstone: John's Silverback, Andy M's Ex- works and karl's Vitesse- superb stuff eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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