Back to Oulton Park on March 2nd!
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Post 446955 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-01-08 21:07:28
Oulton was awesome in November. Personally I'd give up RAF Marham in preference for this anyday.
Anyone else? I am as you can see trying to put as many track miles in before the baby arrives.
Post 446982 by JT on 2012-01-08 21:25:01
[quote=Wobbly Dave;446955]
Anyone else? I am as you can see trying to put as many track miles in before the baby arrives.[/quote]
I have to agree,I think Oulton park is awesome!
I am gonna see if I can get to this, but I have a test day at Snett the day after, so a big ask to do both.
as yourself,got to do it before the little one arrives:)
Post 446985 by Santa on 2012-01-08 21:27:29
[quote=Wobbly Dave;446955]Oulton was awesome in November. Personally I'd give up RAF Marham in preference for this anyday.
Anyone else? I am as you can see trying to put as many track miles in before the baby arrives.[/quote]
Marhams april isnt it?
Post 446999 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-01-08 21:39:14
Yes I am just wondering if 3 track days in as many months will be too much for the old gal.
Oh sod it - this is as about as local as it gets for me.
Post 447003 by Santa on 2012-01-08 21:43:02
Marham is just going fast in a straight line. Im sure it will be ok :-)
Post 447600 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-01-10 15:30:27
Booked on this as well. I have also booked a pit lane garage (which holds 2 cars) - so if anyone else was interested then you can come along.
I have spare room at my house which is only 40 - 50 minute drive from the Track, for anyone coming from further a field?
Post 463703 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-02-16 14:58:39
Looks at this rate that I will be on my own? :cry:
Anyone fancy coming as a passenger/driver? You don't even then need to break your own car LOL
Ferris Bueller has nothing on me.
Post 463740 by zoidberg on 2012-02-16 17:22:19
I might just have a ride over to watch for an hour or so, aint been to Oulton for about 2 years now, always seems to be raining or bloody freezing when I turn up............ you have been warned !!!! :duck:
Post 463743 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-02-16 17:27:09
Perfect excuse to pull a sicky
Post 468504 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-03-01 00:41:05
I really am going on my own to this aren't I?
Post 468522 by Steve H on 2012-03-01 06:50:33
Don't worry Dave, even if you are the only Volvo there will be plenty of other car nuts there to talk to :bounce:
Post 468546 by T5frankie on 2012-03-01 08:03:34
It's in the week Dave
Post 468621 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-03-01 16:01:51
So no-one fancies bunking the day off to come to the track? I'll even let y' drive?
Post 468871 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-03-02 01:16:32
Wish me luck - I will upload some videos later.
Post 468890 by Pinup_gal on 2012-03-02 08:04:49
Have a good un Dave!! Post up pics when you can!
I rather have the bug so am slightly 'jel'
Post 468891 by JUDGENINJA on 2012-03-02 08:09:41
..I think the car needs to recover from the last one first..
Hope you have a great day.
Post 468892 by Pinup_gal on 2012-03-02 08:11:26
[quote=JUDGENINJA;468891]..I think the car needs to recover from the last one first..
Hope you have a great day.[/quote]
The car or the driver ? ;o)
Post 468965 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-03-02 13:30:22
Weather is here wish you were nice
Post 469001 by smithy on 2012-03-02 16:00:37
[quote=Wobbly Dave;468965]Weather is here wish you were nice[/quote]
enjoy dave
Post 469133 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-03-02 21:07:32
Just a few shots for you guys - beats working for a livin'.
I will put up the videos later..
Post 469135 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-03-02 21:11:42
few more - just coz I need to get my money's worth ;)
Post 469139 by T5frankie on 2012-03-02 21:13:31
good day then dave? How does the track compare to cadwell? see an rs turbo there, how did that go?
Post 469146 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-03-02 21:20:08
I went out with Stuart - the ARDS intructor - on the whole I did really well - few mistakes here & there but Betsy held her own & surprised a few. Many complementary things said about the under bonnet bling & how flat the car looked in the corners.
Post 469161 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-03-02 21:28:21
Frankie - I'd say they are quite similar - Oulton is a little flatter, there is still some rise & fall but not the extremes that you see at Cadwell, which essentially sits in a valley. The straights are not as long but there are more of them. It is definitely worth putting on the list of tracks to do. I've done it twice now & I am starting to find my way. Stu said I was definitely fearless. Oulton has 2 chicanes - both which take skill & care to master - not to mention the imfamous druids corner.
The next one for Track action online is in November - I am almost 100 percent I would do it again.
Cadwell still remains my fav. Donnington is next on my list.
Post 469166 by Pinup_gal on 2012-03-02 21:31:23
Sounds and looks like you had a good day Wobbles!! Betsy looks sweet in them pics.
I take it from your description of the track it was less vomit inducing than Cadwell?
Post 469169 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-03-02 21:35:32
Well I always attempt to be smooth with my controls - so perhaps you should ride out wiv me next time?
Oulton still has its fair share of corners - more chicanes.
Post 469184 by Pinup_gal on 2012-03-02 21:53:25
[quote=Wobbly Dave;469169]Well I always attempt to be smooth with my controls - so perhaps you should ride out wiv me next time?
Oulton still has its fair share of corners - more chicanes.[/quote]
Thanks for the offer but I am a total scaredy cat! It was the dips and cambers at Cadwell that made me feel sick!!!!!!
I'll see how brave I get next time me n Rich get to a track day :D
Post 469196 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-03-02 22:24:51
I am hoping a few more may come in November?
Post 469204 by Pinup_gal on 2012-03-02 22:31:00
It's so far away to say yay or nay ATM
Post 469220 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-03-02 22:51:36
What do you mean? It's in the same place it has always been?
Post 469222 by Pinup_gal on 2012-03-02 22:54:18
Lol!!! November is too far away!
Post 469292 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-03-03 08:36:44
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKnmLlJixsE[/ame]
A few laps with Stuart Pearce - bit of Lanky on Lanky action!
Post 469299 by JUDGENINJA on 2012-03-03 08:54:29
Pretty good driving there..
Post 469307 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-03-03 09:24:14
I thought it was more interesting than just watching me going around on my tod :cry:
Post 469439 by T5RPete on 2012-03-03 17:48:40
Looks good Wobbly! Thanks for the comparison to Cadwell (that being my 1st track will always be my favourite) but this looks like a good track to do!
Our next outing at Oulton is on Nov 2nd, we've already booked the weather so I'll post details up nearer the time and hope to see a few of you there.
Cheers
Steve H