19-06-2010 Track Day

[IanB]

Howdy everyone

I went out to the track for the first time in a new car on saturday, and got a number of images and videos which I thought i would share with you all.

I ran a 1.00.3 sprint and a 1.04.75 clubman as my best times of the day .

Find the videos and images attached

Highlights vid put together by Dale:

Clubman (Incar):

Sprint (Incar):

I will re-edit these I think to cut out all the crap at the end of the laps, I hadn't used vegas before either and could of done a better job on the quality. I will upload improved versions later on.

Regards,

Ian

[The Dan]

Those heart sunnies are the shizzle. Where can I get some?

[Get EPIC]

Those heart sunnies are the shizzle. Where can I get some?

I wasn't gonna say anything about them but ,Oh yeah!

[IanB]

Those heart sunnies are the shizzle. Where can I get some?

For you Dan, I do special price

[Col-GTSX]

Ian, long time...

Still into 32's eh

Those heart sunnies are the shizzle. Where can I get some?

damn it, first thought....

I wasn't gonna say anything about them but ,Oh yeah!

damn it, again...

[FineLine]

stop spending money on mods and start buying some driver training. those lines are bloody awful, doubt you would have even made it around in the warm up lap in a rwd.

[IanB]

stop spending money on mods and start buying some driver training. those lines are bloody awful, doubt you would have even made it around in the warm up lap in a rwd.

Seriously mate, to be frankly fair, I think I did alright. It wasn't so long ago you were only running 59's you know, 0:59.80 in 2009 if Pauls website is to be believed, and you had done a hell of a lot more work to your car, and a hell of alot more time on the track at that point, then then I had of either on Saturday. So perhaps my lines weren't perfect, I know that, and I expected them not to be. I was there to learn, and I honestly expected to run no faster then a 1:02 sprint with the limited track side experience I had, particularly with a split day where I couldn't focus entirely on sprint. I gathered valuable knowledge for next time, and ran what I think is a respectable time, so I'm happy with the outcome, and to be frankly honest, with an attitude like yours, I couldn't care less what you thought.

Now I don't want this descending into a bitch fight like so many others on this forum have in the past, so please, if you don't have anything constructive to say, then just hold it to yourself.

Edited June 21, 2010 by IanB

[FineLine]

Seriously mate, to be frankly fair, I think I did alright. It wasn't so long ago you were only running 59's you know, 0:59.80 in 2009 if Pauls website is to be believed, and you had done a hell of a lot more work to your car, and a hell of alot more time on the track at that point, then then I had of either on Saturday. So perhaps my lines weren't perfect, I know that, and I expected them not to be. I was there to learn, and I honestly expected to run no faster then a 1:02 sprint with the limited track side experience I had, particularly with a split day where I couldn't focus entirely on sprint. I gathered valuable knowledge for next time, and ran what I think is a respectable time, so I'm happy with the outcome, and to be frankly honest, with an attitude like yours, I couldn't care less what you thought.

Now I don't want this descending into a bitch fight like so many others on this forum have in the past, so please, if you don't have anything constructive to say, then just hold it to yourself.

I was being as constructive as i could, seriously. stop boy racing around mt mee and get some driver training.

And I thought that almighty awd would overcome all. hmmm.

[IanB]

And I thought that almighty awd would overcome all. hmmm.

Go away Noel.

[Nismo_Boy]

And I thought that almighty awd would overcome all. hmmm.

[Col-GTSX]

Settle people...

Noel one might say he is doing some driver training by taking it to the track.

Its the only place to put theory into practice, maybe you could help point out the line to Ian at the next timeattack you both attend.

Get Paul's permission and take him for a passenger ride, give some tips. Cant hurt?

Personally I applaud any one who chooses to go to QR or lakeside for their fun/learning.

Racing on roads kills people.

/nuf said

[Taxi_This]

Wicked mate, I wish I had recorded my first track day I know how much fun it is, to actually justget out there. Top stuff. But from one beginner to another, please hold onto that steering wheel. way too much 1 hand action, you made me nervious. lol

[handbrake]

well done Ian!

get some driver training with Doug at the track in the morning at one of Ruzic's days. that will clear up your lines.

also read some texts in between track days if you havent already. speed secrets is a good start for the basics.

Paul stokell has driver training at QR, Lakeside and Morgan Park. they are more expensive and you have to be a bit pushy to get the instructors in the car with you as they prioritise the 'lotus experience' customers a bit. I would stick with the Ruzic days for experience and Doug who actually is one of the instructors Paul uses when at QR

[FineLine]

Seriously mate, to be frankly fair, I think I did alright. It wasn't so long ago you were only running 59's you know, 0:59.80 in 2009 if Pauls website is to be believed, and you had done a hell of a lot more work to your car, and a hell of alot more time on the track at that point, then then I had of either on Saturday. So perhaps my lines weren't perfect, I know that, and I expected them not to be. I was there to learn, and I honestly expected to run no faster then a 1:02 sprint with the limited track side experience I had, particularly with a split day where I couldn't focus entirely on sprint. I gathered valuable knowledge for next time, and ran what I think is a respectable time, so I'm happy with the outcome, and to be frankly honest, with an attitude like yours, I couldn't care less what you thought.

Now I don't want this descending into a bitch fight like so many others on this forum have in the past, so please, if you don't have anything constructive to say, then just hold it to yourself.

I must admit you have come a ways since back then ian, Wasnt it eugene who handed you your arse in his n/a gtst about that time. yeah, it was.

Dont look at me for driver training, there are far better drivers out there than this old man. My idea of a good day at the track is to bring me and the car home in one piece and watch the better guys tear it up.

As handbrake said, get to time attack or where ever and book yourself some driver training. You'll learn more there in one day than a lifetime of what you're doing atm.

[IanB]

Thanks guys. From what I remember (i'd have to watch the vids, im at work at the moment) most of the one handed stuff I did was during the warmup lap, but its certainly something I will keep in mind next time. QR is bumpy enough without added complications...

Handbrake: Your not the first one to suggest that book to me, I will certainly be hunting for a copy of it this weekend. Am I likely to find it in bookshops or shall I have to order online?

I will find it difficult to make it to Pauls track days - his days are well run, and you probably wind up with more track time for your dollar there, but weekdays are not an option to me, I value my leave too much to use it doing that when there is a weekend option available - If I find that once a month with track attack is not for me, I will consider doing both, but for now, SAS is all my budget allows for anyway.

[IanB]

I must admit you have come a ways since back then ian, Wasnt it eugene who handed you your arse in his n/a gtst about that time. yeah, it was.

Dont look at me for driver training, there are far better drivers out there than this old man. My idea of a good day at the track is to bring me and the car home in one piece and watch the better guys tear it up.

As handbrake said, get to time attack or where ever and book yourself some driver training. You'll learn more there in one day than a lifetime of what you're doing atm.

Sorry Noel, I missed your post. I'm not terribly concerned with what happened in the past, I am concerned with now. As we go to different track days, I don't think its likely that we shall ever have to worry about driver training. All I want to do is go out to the track and have a good time, and I don't want to feel like I have anything to prove to anyone - I would welcome your input on my driving, as I do anyone else's, particularity those with direct experience, but only if you can keep it objective, polite and constructive. Your persistent petty attacks and attempts to goad me are not welcome, so please, leave them at the door next time.

I would honestly like to put the differences between us behind us, times change and I don't want to have to deal with the animosity from years ago, however, if this doesn't suit you, then at least keep it civil. I have always respected you as a solid driver with a depth of experience who has also had some poor luck - but I don't need the constant snipes, so please refrain in the future from such things.

[Lazy-Bastard]

Nuff said

[DoooFusss]

looks pretty kool