Perfect day - We're Back!! Mission accomplished at the 'Ring

[Hurdy]

nice lap mate, no traffic!!!!! looked awsome

Traffic was a revellation. a TF is a poor relation by any comparison. No bikes, no vans, no buses, just drivers who were there to share the same experience and prepared to stand by the rules (with one exception = bl00dy professional teams thinking they can overtake on the right!!)

The best moments of the day for me were...

The hardest lap ever was the slowest lap I did on the day. Having Diamond Hell follow me for a full lap in his MKII synchro and having a camera at the back of the car and trying to keep the right distance from him to make the video look good, whilst watching for faster traffic behind him and trying to hit the apexes ahead to make it look right!!!!

Following a Gallardo at 120mph+ for about 2 miles (sounds AMAZING!!!)

Being the filling in an M3 sandwich for over 3 miles of tight driving, before overtaking the V8 M3

Following a VERY well driven modified Cayman S for almost a full lap.

Showing several Porkers and Beemers how fast a Golf can be.

Being overtaken by the 599XX and winding the window down so I could hear it better 

Watching all the hot metal scream by the pitlane straight in brilliant sunshine.

Truly a day to put down as memorable for all the right reasons.

[chungster]

very cool vid John...u sure weren't hanging about!

do u need to wear a lid for the VLN circuit??

[Hurdy]

very cool vid John...u sure weren't hanging about!

do u need to wear a lid for the VLN circuit??

Yes a lid was mandatory as was fitting a TOW eye.

[owen lcr]

whens the next trip???

[Hurdy]

Favourite pic of my car (until the ones I bought arrive )



Pitlane garage reserved in my name.

[Hurdy]

whens the next trip???

I'm debating the one in August, but that will only happen if I can swap shifts. Otherwise it will be another trackday next year.

[owen lcr]

think i will join you mate if thats ok

[chungster]

very cool vid John...u sure weren't hanging about!

do u need to wear a lid for the VLN circuit??

Yes a lid was mandatory as was fitting a TOW eye.

cheers john best remember to take mine then!

[RedRobin]

^ A rare moment with Hurdy not on track ^





^ Travelling Companions ^  





^ George about to give Hurdy some instruction - My turn came later ^

[RedRobin]

very cool vid John...u sure weren't hanging about!

do u need to wear a lid for the VLN circuit??

....You need to wear a lid for every properly organised trackday and it's a no-brainer. I'll be wearing mine if I ever do another Touristfahrten (doubtful).

[RedRobin]

whens the next trip???

I'm debating the one in August, but that will only happen if I can swap shifts. Otherwise it will be another trackday next year.

....Keep me informed if you fancy doing the same again (and I'll start saving money now!).

[chungster]

yes i know RR but TF days are optional if u want to wear a lid or not.

but as i'll be doing the VLN next month best take my lid so as not to miss out!

 

[Hurdy]

I'll keep you all informed if I can get the time off.

Here's a pic by a pro photographer on the Karrussel (Redrobin, your pics must have arrived too!)

The guy in the passenger seat is the one who gave me some instruction in the Porsche. He looks happy with that grin on his face.

[94Luke]

Looks like you had a brilliant time, wish I could be there... Only 11 months to wait! 
Still sporting your dubkorps jumper I see 
Did you get footage of that 599 overtaking you you overtaking that 599? 

[vwrascal]

nice pro photo and cool vid, looks fun