A Few photos from Yesterday at Thruxton - Cars not bikes

[fizzwheel]

I did a Porsche 911 Experience at Thruxton yesterday

Ferrari 430

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/430.jpg

A brace of Ferraris

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/Ferraris.jpg

911 Turbo

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/911.jpg

Lamborgini murcielago

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/lambo.jpg

I had to do a few laps in a Mazda RX8, I'm coming back into the pits here

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/RX8.jpg

Then there was a few more laps in a Mercedes SLK

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/slk.jpg

Time for bigger stuff. Ferrari 355 I think the instructor took a bit of a shine to me :shock:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/mein355.jpg

Me in the 911 excuse the cheesy grin

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/meina911.jpg

Then a few more laps in a Formula Renault single seater.

Getting some instructions in the pits

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/inthepits.jpg

Leaving the pits

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/onthemove.jpg

On the circuit

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/onthecircuit.jpg

I had a fantastic time yesterday, it was a birthday present from Liz. I've always wanted to drive a 911 Turbo and I wasnt disappointed. I didnt want to get out of the 911 when my laps were up. Both the 911 and the 355 were lovely to drive. The faster I drove them the better they handled. For me though the 911 had that extra wow factor that the 355 was lacking.

The Formula Renault was fun, it was like driving a big go kart, but with better brakes and more power.

Rather than letting you just blast round the instructors were giving you tips and telling you what line to take and pushing you to go faster all the time. They give you feedback and score your driving. I got 85% which I was very pleased about.

If you get the opportunity to go on one of these days then do it you wont regret it

8)

[keithd]

mega thumbs up lennie! looks fab, glad you had a good time.

ps whenever liz fancies giving me or anybody else on the forum a similar birthday present, mine falls on is 19th September. every year. :wink:

[Scoobs]

Very nice.

I fancy summathat!

[keithd]

Very nice.

I fancy summathat!

23rd may i do believe?

[falc]

That does look great Fizz, proper cheesey grins I see :D

Did you set a new lap record? :D

[creamerybutter]

Looks ace.

I'd love to do that....better learn how to drive first though :lol:

[M65]

What a top present!! Well played Liz. Glad you had a good time Mr. Fizz. Will you be seeing the instructor again then?! :shock: :lol:

[Tara]

looks great Fizz

[Quiff Wichard]

brilliant


shame it loks liek u got the one bit of rain in a week too !

[Skip]

Wow that looks like great fun! :shock: 8)

[El Saxo]

Looks like you had fun you lucky bugger! :wink:

I did a similar experience day a couple of years ago, in a race prepared Seat Cupra R at Rockingham, can't wait to do another, but each christmas just seems to pass by. I've been a good boy, honest Santa! :lol:

[didge]

Sounds like you had fun. realy would love to do it but its all down to money