Silverstone 26/09

I did that in a Formula Vauxhall Lotus back in 1989/1990, through beckets, snatched the wrong gear which locked the rear wheels, made me tighten the line into the 1st left apex, which the rumbles were more like speed ramps back then, launched me in the air and I landed on the osf wheel on the right bit of beckets on an equally high speed ramp....errr...curb. Lots of damage! And a bit more experience.

From then on, I've always heeled and toed on the track.

next time i go i want some breaks always thought they were crap now i know why, they supplied the wrong master cylinders you need three ton of leg strenght just to slow down they are only 4 sizes to big and will do 2 1/2 pistons ill have them porsches then the only place they got near was on the brakes i was braking 150/200 yards before them destroyed them out the bend and down hanger straight, i too would love to do donnington also cadwell park , fantastic circuit and the scenery is stunning only did about 40 laps and my tires are scrap. oh yes brian have you recovered from your experience ?by the way i own the car and cant get a copy anywhere

wayne

gt3s eat your heart out

I know alot of race drivers, and the like, say the Grand Prix circuit is boring. I didn't think so. I didn't think hanger straight was as long as it looked on TV either. I think the width of the circuit gives you a false sence of security and lurred you into turning in to stow and bridge too early. Get them right, and these corners are brilliant. I didn't, and never have driven the circuit, but as a passenger I could tell what it would be like to drive this circuit.

Hopefully the BMWCC will be there again next year, and hopefully on the GP circuit. If so, then I'll be one of the first in the queue to book.

Hi all, had a good day on Monday, some great cars on display/track.

I have quite a few pictures from the day, anyone help me get them on the forum?

Jim.

Glad to see Richie got a pic of the pile of M5 wheels behind the pits.  There was one of them that was really chewed.  We got a ride with Sabine, and it was awesome - 140+ on the hanger straight, and sideways through Stowe.  My son is only nine, and had a few sessions in my antique CSL - after Sabine, the old car didn't quite do it for him!

A good day though.  I didn't take many pics, but will post when I get the chance.

Anyone got any pictures of the cavalcade?

my orange ball is waiting!

kevin wrote: robmug wrote: a couple of dutch men (on here?) who said they preferred Silverstone to the 'ring; praise indeed. If they were comparing GP circuit to GP circuit I would agree but they are nothing when compared to the Nordschleife.

I've not driven Silverstone so can't comment on personal experience; I have driven the 'ring (I think I'm up to about 35 laps so far...) and love it, but would like some big run-off areas...