9th August at Snett

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:16 pm

Had a superb outing at Snett on Monday with some mates from SC, This was my second (or third?) Focused Events track day and I must say that it was superbly organized.
The day went very smoothly throughout and the standard of driving was exemplary + there were no stoppages (that I saw). The usual fare was there from GT3 RS's, Caterfields, BM's and a mental Mini & Beetle.
Without question the best day I've had on track, And for once my Scoob didn't shit itself (Apart from a split rad hose, But that was soon cured with some Hylomar and duct tape

)
I've certainly not got the fastest or best handling car, BUT, After two years of constantly throwing money at the fcuking thing, I can say that I'm finally happy with it

Also had a chance to try out the home made camera mount (skip the first 3 minutes and click HD)...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lF3PQwfQeY

Pics, Courtesy of Fezza and co...

Post by **Ben** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:22 pm

Ace quality video

Post by **Stuart** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:36 pm

Really nice to see you guys out there having a blast Jon. Well done mate

Paul_D · Post by **Paul_D** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:36 am

I was there too in one of the M3's.

In fact I was in the garage next to the crazy mini. They didn't have the best day to be honest. They got there and an engine mount was broken. So the Dad went to Kings Lynn to get a new one. Come back, fitted it, and then they got black flagged for being too noisy.

Was yours the red Scooby? I may have some footage of you from where I was following you. If I have I'll get it uploaded to youtube and post the link.

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 5:14 pm

Paul_D wrote:
Was yours the red Scooby? I may have some footage of you from where I was following you. If I have I'll get it uploaded to youtube and post the link.

Yes, I was in the red scoob. It would great if you have some footage as I spent the day videoing everyone else. Thanks

PS

Is this you Paul?...

Post by **Stuart** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 5:51 pm

Which car got flagged for being too noisy Paul?

Safety_James · Post by **Safety_James** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:01 pm

stuart wrote:Which car got flagged for being too noisy Paul?

That Red Mini in the pictures..

Was far too loud at all times. Every time it went on circuit it was failing the drive by limit. The worst was 104db, which for reference is louder than F2 and some GT1 cars.

With 92db track-day limits there is no hope.

Mr Fletcher · Post by **Mr Fletcher** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:24 pm

nice video angle Jon, some optimistic cornering entry speed at the bomb hole (11.43) arse chewing the seat scenario maybe

Paul_D · Post by **Paul_D** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:50 pm

Micared wrote:Yes, I was in the red scoob. It would great if you have some footage as I spent the day videoing everyone else. Thanks

PS

Is this you Paul?...

I'll have a search through my videos mate and see what I can find.

No, that's not me. Mine is just a normal M3 and had black 18" wheels with a silver stripe. Number plate ended in PND.

PS,

Anyone feel free to let me know if they have pictures or videos of me.

PPS.

Thanks and well done to the eagle eyed marshals who spotted that just one side of my bonnet wasn't fully closed. It was barely noticeable when I stopped in the pits so god knows how you spotted it whilst I was driving round.

fezza · Post by **fezza** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:17 pm

Mr Fletcher wrote:nice video angle Jon, some optimistic cornering entry speed at the bomb hole (11.43) arse chewing the seat scenario maybe

Was his first trackday bless him - he did really well to keep up for that long