Snetterton 300 May 14th
Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 8:21 pm
I wanted to do a TD for my Birthday and would have done Brands Hatch but it is a long drive just for an evening but I saw the Snetterton TD advertised and decided to go with it.
The day started early, wet and cold with a 7:00 meeting on the A 10 with Russ, I really fancied the warmth and comfort of his Audi but he did seem very reluctant to give it up and as a rejection often offends decided not to suggest a swap.
Arriving at Snetterton we were greeted by a cold and wet circuit with a very light attendance signing on and safety briefing (quite humorous) out of the way we set out on our sighting laps Russ at the helm as we reacquainted ourselves with this great layout, took my 3 laps and decided it was time for a cup of coffee, first of many throughout the day.
During the morning we gradually worked up our or is down our lap times (not timed) pushing further into the grip available, really quite remarkable how much grip was available but we were always aware that at times we were right on the edge of grip.
And so it was time to break for a Snetterton salad of steak & Ale pie, chips and beans, the break being very welcome after a morning of quite demanding driving.
Whilst the rain didn't completely go away the afternoon was a little brighter but the track didn't completely dry out but we built our confidence up during the morning so we were both able to exploit low track numbers and the balance and grip of the Scoobie.
We both agreed that a big benefit of driving a little slower than normal we were able to develop better lines through the corners for Russ the big success was going through Bomb Hole without braking or even comfort lifting and for me getting Hamilton sorted out without saying "Bollocks could have gone through much faster" the lines were sorted. Coram remains an enigma but we both felt a little more confident with braking point and line towards the end of the day
All that remains is to thank MSV for a well managed day the Marshals were as ever top notch and any offs or mishaps dealt with a minimum of fuss or lost track time
The day started early, wet and cold with a 7:00 meeting on the A 10 with Russ, I really fancied the warmth and comfort of his Audi but he did seem very reluctant to give it up and as a rejection often offends decided not to suggest a swap.
Arriving at Snetterton we were greeted by a cold and wet circuit with a very light attendance signing on and safety briefing (quite humorous) out of the way we set out on our sighting laps Russ at the helm as we reacquainted ourselves with this great layout, took my 3 laps and decided it was time for a cup of coffee, first of many throughout the day.
During the morning we gradually worked up our or is down our lap times (not timed) pushing further into the grip available, really quite remarkable how much grip was available but we were always aware that at times we were right on the edge of grip.
And so it was time to break for a Snetterton salad of steak & Ale pie, chips and beans, the break being very welcome after a morning of quite demanding driving.
Whilst the rain didn't completely go away the afternoon was a little brighter but the track didn't completely dry out but we built our confidence up during the morning so we were both able to exploit low track numbers and the balance and grip of the Scoobie.
We both agreed that a big benefit of driving a little slower than normal we were able to develop better lines through the corners for Russ the big success was going through Bomb Hole without braking or even comfort lifting and for me getting Hamilton sorted out without saying "Bollocks could have gone through much faster" the lines were sorted. Coram remains an enigma but we both felt a little more confident with braking point and line towards the end of the day
All that remains is to thank MSV for a well managed day the Marshals were as ever top notch and any offs or mishaps dealt with a minimum of fuss or lost track time
That made me laugh!
