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That's a pity Ben and hope it didn't put you off doing another? It's usually best to say something on the day so that those running the event can point out, to the perpetrator, the error of their ways. :o

Overtaking into corners is definitely not allowed on track days and also not in the braking areas either, as Stu mentioned in the briefing. It's only allowed on the straights and usually by consent of the slower car.

You don't get that sort of behaviour on sprints, it's a sport for gentlemen :D
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you're right, it was only when i discussed it with 'ESL' yesterday that i realised i should have bought it up on the day. being new-boy though i didn't want to appear that i was telling people what's what on my first outing! i haven't been put off by this but it has made me want to build my confidence a little more at sprints (the sport of gentlemen :wink: ) before trying another track day. so it's all good!
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I hope it wasnt me :)

Was it?

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i can't remember even what car it was, had so much to think about at the time! :)
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benbrett wrote:you're right, it was only when i discussed it with 'ESL' yesterday that i realised i should have bought it up on the day. being new-boy though i didn't want to appear that i was telling people what's what on my first outing! i haven't been put off by this but it has made me want to build my confidence a little more at sprints (the sport of gentlemen :wink: ) before trying another track day. so it's all good!
It's not a question of telling tales. It needs to be a safe environment for everyone to enjoy it. There's enough to think about, particularly at the end of the Revett straight without having to worry about some clown trying to overtake. :x (in an 06 Scooby) :D
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you're right gerry. do these people not realise who i am?! i happen to be class leader in the JISC! (i'm the only one in my class, but leader nonetheless...) :grin:
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Have you seen Saturday's entry in your class? 2 x S2000 :o

But your the only one in the JISC champ. :lol:
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Gerry - it wasnt me for sure - I dont do any of those kind of overtakes - did go round the outside of two people at coram though that had indicated and backed off inviting me to do so.... bit hairy if I am honest.

Ben - I am glad you still enjoyed the evening :thumb:

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yeah, saw that. could be tricky. should i pray for rain??
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dynamix wrote:Gerry - it wasnt me for sure -
Wouldn't for one minute imagine it was you Dunk :D

benbrett wrote:yeah, saw that. could be tricky. should i pray for rain??
Not unless you've suddenly developed 4wd :D

Better not say any more about Saturday or Dunk will accuse the sprint brigade of hijacking another thread :D

See you Saturday :thumb:
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