Knockhill

Posted 19 April 2005 - 06:26 AM

I can safely say to anybody in Scotland that if you haven't driven on a circuit before and are a bit apprehensive about it (I was), then the knockhill 1 hr instruction course is well, well worth it. I was there last night (in thick fog and on a soaking wet track) and it was fecking brilliant got some pics, i'll post em tomorrow. now i cant wait to get back there

Edited by captain, 19 April 2005 - 06:26 AM.

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Posted 19 April 2005 - 06:48 AM

Was wondering how you got on ! I'm booked up for the 27th April for the same thing - can't wait ! Still time to get in on the MX5 night if you want ? Fri 27th May ??

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Posted 19 April 2005 - 09:28 AM

I might have to look into that Iain Look forward to pics and a run-down of the day

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Posted 19 April 2005 - 11:17 AM

pics tomorrow chaps (i didnt bring my camera to work). Did 2 laps then pits to talk about what i was doing right and what i was doing wrong. Then sasha did a slow lap on the right lines etc and then a lap showing all the common mistakes that people and then a fast lap to show the difference. Then I did twenty laps with a break in teh middle, again to talk about fine-tuning the technique. All in all? Absolutely f***ing brilliant. Top Marques night 6th June, I'll be there. I must admit to being a bit nervous before I went out but it was really, really enjoyable and once i started warming up and getting some more confidence in the car, getting the right lines, i just got smoother and smoother, and faster and faster. That car is so much better than I am!

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Posted 19 April 2005 - 11:44 AM

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Posted 19 April 2005 - 12:48 PM

I REALLY can't wait now !

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Posted 19 April 2005 - 12:55 PM

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Posted 20 April 2005 - 10:22 AM

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Posted 20 April 2005 - 10:23 AM

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Posted 20 April 2005 - 10:24 AM

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Posted 20 April 2005 - 10:25 AM

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Posted 20 April 2005 - 10:26 AM

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Posted 20 April 2005 - 12:04 PM

You weren't joking about the weather ! DId you book up with the guy in the Elise or was he there of his own accord ?

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Posted 20 April 2005 - 12:08 PM

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Posted 20 April 2005 - 04:10 PM

Looks and sounds fun... I might have to investigate. Have to miss out on my 1st Lotus day as bodyshop cant guarantee car will be back in time Gutted. God knows when/if they will be back to Crail.

Edited by caleebra, 20 April 2005 - 04:10 PM.

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Posted 21 April 2005 - 06:17 AM

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Posted 27 April 2005 - 07:06 AM

alright lee? as you know, ive been toying with the idea of a track day thing since i got the car last year. but you know cause my drivings perfect and that , my only worry would be that someone else got it wrong and took me out. ps how much do they charge for the tuition (not that i need it or anything, its just a mate was asking me) ? and is the track busy? didnt look it, but mind you that was maybe the weather.

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Posted 27 April 2005 - 07:14 AM

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Posted 27 April 2005 - 07:14 AM

IIRC the tuition is £90 for an hour, which initially seems expensive (especially compared to the first lotus day at £150) but I think captains experience make it seem cheap! I'm going at 6pm today and I can't wait ! Will post my thoughts when i get back and stop shaking ! .....only thing is the weather isn't as nice as I was hoping

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Posted 27 April 2005 - 07:21 AM

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