Abingdon airfield - Friday 14th November

[Jaspa]

Hoping it stays dry, mine is a handful in the wet....

So do I, I'm bringing my brother in law who hasn't driven a RWD for a while and never done a trackday. Christening by fire

[Ben]

Hoping it stays dry, mine is a handful in the wet....

So do I, I'm bringing my brother in law who hasn't driven a RWD for a while and never done a trackday. Christening by fire

Well, the weather forecast over the last week has basically said pretty much every combination of sun, rain, cloud possible! I'm kind of anticipating it will be a bit wet, hopefully drying off as the day goes along.

I'm also running Federal RSR's... not exactly wet weather tyres

[Jaspa]

It'll be fun whatever happens Just wish I had more room so I could fit my full waterproofs in, I'll still grab a lap or two if you don't mind the ballast

[Ben]

Course not mate! I'll be getting as many laps in as possible, last outing for the car this year and I only live 20 mins away if something breaks! Always got Pete's low-loader to fall back on if necessary

[Jaspa]

Always got Pete's low-loader to fall back on if necessary

funny you should mention that. How are your rates Pete?

[Jaspa]

At the hotel and enjoying a cold beer ready. Better than leaving at 6am everyday

[Ben]

Well, it rained!

See you in a bit chaps

[markstevieandmads]

Rained?
It hasn't stopped since 1am. Good luck chaps.

[gavsdavs]

Awesome day guys - I had a really excellent day - the weather turned out kind.
Will post some vids up when retrieved.
Gavs

[Ben]

Yep, excellent day, good to be able to try both wet and dry track on the same day! Really bonded with the little westie as well, the geo work really brought it to life on track. Apologies to those who had slightly hairy passenger laps

I'll check for photos over the next couple of days.

[Jaspa]

Have to say it, What could have been a really sh1tty day turned out to be brilliant. Cheers for the passenger rides all, I always enjoy a bit of variety

And the wee mk3 did herself proud. think I'll treat her to a service eventually Still, no oil drunk so that's a bonus

[LimeyMk1]

Fab day all round, was great to see everyone again & thanks for the passenger rides.

Dry (Last run of the day)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gdCDnI2qG0

Soggyness (1st run)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPsbWJaSVQk

[markstevieandmads]

Fab day all round, was great to see everyone again & thanks for the passenger rides.

Dry (Last run of the day)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gdCDnI2qG0

Soggyness (1st run)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPsbWJaSVQk

Looks great fun.

[gavsdavs]

It was all going swimmingly until i tried to rush my braking...
http://youtu.be/vdGimgnwkQo

[LimeyMk1]

Oooops.

No dinks from the cones I hope?

[gavsdavs]

I don't think so - I must go and check tomorrow though...

[Ben]

Oops! Hard to tell from the vid, did you have 2 wheels on the grass?

Gutted I didn't have a cam running, going to have to get a GoPro for next year

[gavsdavs]

I don't think I was on the grass, but the car wasn't level when I braked. The steering wheel moves slightly as the weight begins to sway, I should probably have let off the brakes and missed the apex. Still, a good illustration of road suspension at work.

[Ben]

Pics are up:

http://www.ack-photography.co.uk/galler ... gallery=27

[Jaspa]

Some rather nice pics in there. I think I may actually buy a couple