To all those "on the road".

How do you use your car ?

The longer I've had mine, the less inclined I am to use it on the road. I'm finding that I can get more fun out of a trackday than any amount of bumpy public roads, 40mph speed limits, lunatics in 'normal' cars and the constant thought that runs through my head "I'm going to get nerfed by this bus / truck / taxi.

Last night I took it to Forrestburn hillclimb track and did about 8-10 runs. Only got out of second gear twice on each run, but had such a blast.
Last month it was Knockhill circuit and much higher speed, but still great fun in a safe environment.

Is there something wrong with me because I have an increasing desire to stick the car on the trailer and take it to a track while listening to a CD in the air conditioned luxury of the Passat

Just take 2 aspirin and you'll soon feel better...



David

have to agree with you, i suppose it depends where you live, but round here theres too much traffic and too many speed cameras, speed humps, lunatics etc. I packed up the road bikes for the same reason. Iv'e tried a couple of off road events so far, the best being a trackday at donnington, it could be the future, sod garlic bread.


i]Originally posted by zilspeed
To all those "on the road".

How do you use your car ?

The longer I've had mine, the less inclined I am to use it on the road. I'm finding that I can get more fun out of a trackday than any amount of bumpy public roads, 40mph speed limits, lunatics in 'normal' cars and the constant thought that runs through my head "I'm going to get nerfed by this bus / truck / taxi.

Last night I took it to Forrestburn hillclimb track and did about 8-10 runs. Only got out of second gear twice on each run, but had such a blast.
Last month it was Knockhill circuit and much higher speed, but still great fun in a safe environment.

Is there something wrong with me because I have an increasing desire to stick the car on the trailer and take it to a track while listening to a CD in the air conditioned luxury of the Passat

Yup - feel the same way, too much traffic in Sussex, too scary with idiot drivers, too much risk of fines etc etc.

I love track days, though most are in the Midlands so it's always a long drive, and now I've moved and have no room for a trailer at the moment, and the thought of having to drive it home again does not fill me with glee.

That's why I'm looking at getting into long distance rally's in Europe - empty roads and lovely scenery.......

Did you get a leaflet from that chap at newark, promoting the atlas sahara rally?, it looked like one cool experience, although i dont think i'd like to do it in a bec, also i can get lost going to the shops, so a good co pilot might be an advantage.

Al.




i]Originally posted by Jasper
Yup - feel the same way, too much traffic in Sussex, too scary with idiot drivers, too much risk of fines etc etc.

I love track days, though most are in the Midlands so it's always a long drive, and now I've moved and have no room for a trailer at the moment, and the thought of having to drive it home again does not fill me with glee.

That's why I'm looking at getting into long distance rally's in Europe - empty roads and lovely scenery.......

That's the same lot that Hicost and John Diddle go with, excellent people and good value. Give me another 2 years and I'll be going too. Co-pilots are compulsory!!

There is at least one BEC that has done it apparently, but they got soaked and frozen regularly as no roof. You would probably need the xtra grunt and gearing from a Busa engine too.

Hence my next locost will be a full weather / wide bodied S2000 powered machine - built for endurance too....

I feel the same way about my ford focus, I'd rather take a ride out to summit point and do a few laps there than a ride around the Jersey Country side anyday.

On the other hand If any of you rally guys need a co-pilot who's fairly familiar with the locost chassis. just let me know, I'll even bring my own helmet