That'd do for the way up, Robin but you'd go back through Wales taking in the likes of the EVO triangle (youtube it) and the other stunning roads - think the 'ring, but about a hundred miles long.
John,
A bit of reading up for you. I hasten to add this is only my take on how to do it - you may find different lines work better for you. Let the instructor show you before using mine and see what you prefer?
Old Hall:Braking zone is a little bumpy and the car will squirm around, let it run wide on exit and stay hard left down to.
The Avenue:It looks straight on a map, it isn't. There's a blind right-hander half way down and it's a leap of faith, as you crest it, turn right and aim for the marshal hut of Cascades. DO NOT lift.
Cascades:Brake killer as it's steeper than it looks. Nice long corner with far more grip than you think and possibility of massive exit speed up Lakeside.
Island:Brake before, be back on the power at the turn in and keep it down. It'll push you out wide and then you'll come in straight for Shell's braking zone.
Shell (banked):Various styles, I go high then turn in hard half way round to get the apex, slow in fast out. Power all the way out if you get the camber hooked up.
Foulstons & Hill Top chicane:Right hander, keep it down. Exit is everything on the chicane, aim to be hitting 90 when you pass the marshal's post.
Knickerbrook:You'll be carrying a lot of speed so be careful, too fast in and you've knackered the lot. Dab your brakes to get the nose into the 2nd right hander.
Clay Hill:If it's dry, you should be able to get up without lifting. If not, be careful at the crest as it'll go light.
Druids:If it's dry, it's epic fun. Imagine the track is split into 4 lanes, you want to be in the 2nd of the left |
| | | for entry. It's blind and you won't see the apex until you're virtually around it, you just turn in and wait. It'll start off around 12 foot away, but the kerb will eventually come to you, then nail it down the dip.
Lodge:Very hard. 3rd gear and throw it uphill at the apex, let it settle and then bury it. Too much and it'll spit you left and you'll be all over the place. You'll feel you've got it right when the compression in the dip is enough to make you feel sick!
