Re: Bubble & Kick Racing - Donington Track Day 13th March 2011

by **hersham boy** Thu 17 Mar 2011, 05:13

tux wrote:

Just out of interest, did Nico actually have to use that extra pedal with anyone on Sunday?

No! but he did say he wished the extra pedal was the one on the Right not the middle when you were driving.... Laughing

by **Lord Chris** Thu 17 Mar 2011, 05:42

Bubble & Kick Racing wrote:
tux wrote:Mini sounds interesting. Just out of interest, did Nico actually have to use that extra pedal with anyone on Sunday?

Erm........ no comment!

No, he didn't use it on anyone. Although he did consider it with me on the way back!

wouldn't have done much good on the way back, with no pads left Laughing

by **Mav666** Thu 17 Mar 2011, 06:16

We got a new Capt Slow Rob ???? Laughing

by **hersham boy** Thu 17 Mar 2011, 07:01

Mav666 wrote:We got a new Capt Slow Rob ????

How do you work that out you northern monkey hanger?

by **tux** Thu 17 Mar 2011, 08:17

Truth is nobody knows how quick/slow my laps were, but we do know the times for Rob, Rob, Chris and Nico.
Mrs. tux wasn't worth measuring as my stopwatch doesn't measure anything larger than seconds and minutes.

by **Lord Chris** Thu 17 Mar 2011, 10:32

I had the red mist on my last set of laps so was driving crap!

The middle set when I was listening to Nico were much smoother Rolling Eyes

I learned sooooo much! Mostly how much I still have to learn!

If that makes sense?

by **tux** Thu 17 Mar 2011, 10:46

I agree with that. There is still sooo much to learn. A couple of things that Nico pointed out are just so damn obvious now that I know them, but I wouldn't have thought of on my own.

by **Lord Chris** Thu 17 Mar 2011, 10:57

I guess nerves have something to do with it....and a strange (someone else's) car!

So I might let you off for Prescott and The Ring Laughing

by **tux** Thu 17 Mar 2011, 11:00

Its usually "over-enthusiasm" that faults me, but on Sunday I was just relaxed and trying to enjoy the day. I had no ideas about setting lap records or anything like that, was just there to learn and enjoy. No idea how fast I went, though I will say that it felt a lot faster and smoother at the end of the day.

by **Mav666** Thu 17 Mar 2011, 11:04

Lord Chris wrote:I guess nerves have something to do with it....and a strange (someone else's) car!

And it was French

Yep can see your point there Chris ThumbsUp

by **tux** Thu 17 Mar 2011, 11:08

French it may be, but for me it was a bit of an eye opener. The Megane was a beautiful car to drive. Pretty quick, minimal body roll, very progressive grip and it "talked" to you. A big thumbs up from me. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

PompeySteve, please forgive me for misjudging your choice of car! Embarassed

by **Lord Chris** Thu 17 Mar 2011, 11:15

I have to agree on the car. 8 hours of being thrashed by us, on a GP circuit!

No Overheating, brake probs, rain and dry on same tires,
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I overtook some posh machines fairly effortlessly . and they drove it home!

by **tux** Thu 17 Mar 2011, 11:17

"GP circuit" might be stretching it a bit Chris. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] But it was the longer circuit including Melbourne Loop.

by **Lord Chris** Thu 17 Mar 2011, 11:21

Must admit i'm hooked!

Turbo is in next week for MOT,service etc

Perhaps we can share the cost of another Donington Track Day and use that!

If we bugger it you can tow me the 5 miles home!

by **tux** Thu 17 Mar 2011, 11:32

Just been looking at Mallory as well. Great minds think alike ......

..... and so do we! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Trouble is, I'd never get away without bringing 'er indoors along now. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

by **Lord Chris** Thu 17 Mar 2011, 11:40

Now she's a trained circuit driver you will have to take turns with her on track days AND The Ring!! Laughing

by **Lord Chris** Thu 17 Mar 2011, 11:43

I'm very glad she came and enjoyed herself. It reduces some of the Macho/competitive bit of the day! I hope some others will be encouraged to give it a go ThumbsUp

by **Monkeymagic** Thu 17 Mar 2011, 12:19

Ali can say is that im very jealous after hearing you all talk about it
Said before about being a big bloke and getting in the seat as a joke but thats the main thing that stopped me

by **tux** Thu 17 Mar 2011, 19:42

Its a normal production car Andy, so I really don't think you would have had a problem and you aren't that big. If you can fit in the Banana then you would easily fit in a Megane. I was surprised how little body roll there was, so I really don't think you would have had an issue.
I don't doubt we will do it again, maybe somewhere a little further South next time, so come along next time and try it out. What have you got to lose!

by **Monkeymagic** Fri 18 Mar 2011, 09:36

self respect it i hit the tyres

by **Lord Chris** Fri 18 Mar 2011, 09:54

Monkeymagic wrote:self respect it i hit the tyres

No chance of that with Nico talking you round!

by **tux** Fri 18 Mar 2011, 10:08

and he has the "emergency" pedal!

by **Monkeymagic** Fri 18 Mar 2011, 10:12

think he would be getting me to speed up more than using the brakes

Been a co driver in local ralleing years ago so know how to drive fast but just cant do it!!

by **tux** Fri 18 Mar 2011, 10:39

Monkeymagic wrote:..... know how to drive fast but just cant do it!!

Never will be able to unless you practice. Wink

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