Mallory test day

Will be racing at Mallory August Bank Holiday so I did a test day to learn the circuit that I haven't driven for years. The modsports boys were there with some unbelieveable period cars but I was in general session that had almost nobody else on track. Will be with the CSCC Future Classics series together with 2 or 3 other 924's that have jioined since last year. We would be delighted to see any 924 guys in the paddock if anyone can make it.

Clip here recorded on my new in car video gear.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdOWtGLnZZA

Not seen you in action since Snet last year Phil, so I'll try to get along as its so close to me.
How's it going this year?

Yep me too!

It was nice to meet up with you at Snetterton

Hi Guys - going good this year. Enjoying having a couple more 924's to play with. The only one I can't beat is guest driven by Dave Coyne ex formula ford and formula 3 champ driver which just shows the best way to improve your lap times is to learn to drive properly! I managed to win the 2 litre class at Snet last October!

You should try to get to Mallory if only for the modsports racing is going to be GREAT. Ex Gerry Marshall's Big Bertha will be out amongst others..

Crikey! Your actual Big Bertha! Never seen that in the "flesh" before. Just need Old Nail for the set. Absolutely love those old DTV cars.

Look at the piggin' size of it! You don't get many of them to the pound! Proper car.

Hi Phil.

I'm hoping to come to Mallory to watch you this B/H....Will pop in to say Hi

Will be in The Gulf so you might spot me parked up ...

I will be at Mallory on Sunday, probably in the Shed. Elsewhere (Castle Combe) on Monday.

Wish I hadn't bothered. The circuit is a building site with no access to Gerrards. Typical BARC incompetence. Why in Gods name would you do that mid-season? The BARC really are the most useless bunch of cocks going. I feel a "Mr. Angry" letter to the chairman coming on and possibly resignation of membership.

At least it's not raining! But you can only reach 1/2 the circuit in a 4 x4

Early days for the rain.... looking pretty grey.

3 spins, a beetle blowing up and a safety car. That's just the 1st race! Phil is doing well, seems much faster than last time I saw him.

You can brew a cup of tea in the footwell of a 24.....it's bloody freezing here, glad I'm parked overlooking Gerards bend.

Heh... well it is sunny and sheltered up at the hairpin!

Best race of the day from the big Jags. Too much weight, too much power and a total inability to corner without both comedy understeer and oversteer. Excellent!

Helped by a brief shower. Brilliant!

Nice to see you Chris - had a great day although I couldn't get out of the car in the pit stop as have major back problem. They let me sit for a timed 60 seconds instead so I lost lead of the class G and finished second - I can normally do the compulsory pit stop in 40 seconds. Still had a great race. Sorry I couldnt stay over for the Monday - did anyone get to see the modsports?
I have some in car footage - will edit it down and post it when I get a chance.

You were noticeably more confident and assertive this time Phil. Great racing and you can see most of the track so loved Mallory. I was impressed by how close to the '44's and 911 you were. I missed the Monday as had too much to do ,but the line up looked good.
Good to see you again and I will try to get to some more races

This is the in car footage but the battery died before pit stop so didn't get the best bit near the end of the race when I caught Chris Goddard under braking into Gerrards.

https://youtu.be/L_VmG4mf9Vk

Love it