Rockingham Track Day

Saturday 12th March
Weather – Dry
Rockingham – McMillan Caterham Track Day

The weather was great at Rockingham. Just what the doc ordered! We arrived and got the car off the trailer and invaded garage #18. Had a drivers briefing lead by Steve Lewis chief instructor at Rockingham. Overtaking only on the left and on the straights. Not sure all drivers were listening to that bit! The morning lessons I really lacked confidence and felt a bit bullied by the faster Caterhams. I really didn’t realise the speed difference between the Supers, Mega and Classics. Maybe one day I’ll be lucky enough to get my hands on one! (www.rich man needs a wife.com needs to start working I think!) There were a few red flags throughout the day with the odd nose and wing coming off. The break for lunch did me a lot of good. The first session after lunch was a novice only 20 minutes. This was great, as I didn’t have to worry about the faster machines. The afternoon sessions worked a lot better for me, I had more confidence and found it rather exhilarating. The satisfaction of getting Tarzan sorted was great. Also gambling with Deene’s breaking point from 110mph was getting the adrenaline flowing. Fab.

I also got a new windscreen fitted. It was great to drive after that. I could see where I was going! Got a few things to do on the car now, especially as the club doesn’t want any duck tape on wings. Bummer! So it looks like this weekend I am learning how to glass fibre a rear wing! Any tips on the back of a postcard please! I also have the challenge of changing Tiggers A-frame bushes replaced again. Fingers crossed I can beat my last time (4 hours!!!). Also need to put this years decals on the car. Sort out the fire extinguisher. Check Oil. Sort out a rear view mirror. I’m sure the list was longer!

Thank you very much to my groupies! Dad, Mum, Jez, John, Graham, Alan, James and Laura for coming down and supporting. I hope those who went out in the car enjoyed their hot laps. I also hope that Dad, Mum and Jez enjoyed their trip to the Rockingham Scenery!

P.S I forgot to mention that I lost my front number plate out on circuit. Not sure where it ended up but it was kindly returned. Tiger seal is on order!