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Been going stir-crazy with the (inclement) weather for a week, so took my chances with a lovely drive from Whitchurch up to Pentrefoelas then over the moors to Denbigh and back to Whitchurch via the Horseshoe Pass. Stopped for a wee while and admired the view on the Pentrefoelas to Denbigh (A543) road.

Not the best picture as we were out all day yesterday and just grabbed a quick picture in the garage. Dave

Hi All Just thought I'd share some pics and vids from what has been a stand out track day for me - the Coopers at Combe / Bristol Pegasus MC track day at Castle Combe. I'm lucky enough that my dad, who got me hooked on mini's from about 8 years old, now has a fine selection of them including an absolutely mint mk3 Austin Mini Cooper S, with a Slark Race Engineering 1330cc engine and 91bhp. I must have done something right as he very generously allows me to share the driving with him at select track days, including Goodwood and Castle Combe - proper circuits for a proper mini. Anyway, yesterday proved to be the most fun I have ever had on track as I learnt you have to flick the Westfield rear wheel drive / mini front wheel drive techniques over BEFORE you get in the car! Also my car handling skills are not good enough yet, and things felt a little slippy on the first few corners, leading to this: Whoops! Thoughts going through my head at that point? Much swearing, prayers not to let the following traffic pile in and pleas to dad to forgive me! All was fine and once going again, I remembered that he'd fitted a rear anti-roll bar, inducing the much loved mini 4 wheel drift. Once realised and understood, the car was absolutely sublime to drive and huge amounts of fun. It really is the most fun I have ever had behind the wheel of a car. I also managed to get a run out behind a Combe officiando, Nick Stansmore, in his rather lovely Cooper with a 100+bhp 1380 - a video of this will follow as it's a big file! Thanks for viewing and I hope you enjoy the pics and videos as much as I did! Cheers Barny

Having fun in Europe ☺

Had a great day out today. Left at 7.55am and arrived back home at 6.40pm with a red raw face from the sun. Met with Rob and also Roger and Judy in their brand spanking new car. Today was the cars first run out and the weather has been glorious all day. Here are a few pictures of our day today.

Keep waiting I reckon, unless one really sets you on fire, there will be plenty more to tempt you

Will do, but it will be mid next week before I'm able to do that..

Beats working!

Quote: However, anyone else with a playskool roll bar and after a half hood I can confirm that the Westfield msa half hood fits a treat Thanks. I was looking for a half hood with a playskool roll bar. That's saved me a lot of searching

We really enjoyed our drive with you thro Scarborough, Whitby, North Yorks Moors and roads that I'd never even heard of - count us in for next Saturday! Cheers.

I'm going to try to get along too.

Then sunny again ☺

Small downpour in Austria ☺

Mini Looks great Barny, looking forward to the longer video! Not nice being stranded on track after a spin (I imagine, it's never happened to me obviously) but alls well that ends well!

I'll be along for this one - didn't make it last year.

Thanks for your kind words. I would love to have a go at the speed series sometime but with aged parents who live in Yorkshire needing more help, time is against me really to do it justice. Also when I took Rob out on my last run I thought I was fast into Avon Rise at 115, until Rob told me he would have been doing 125+ at that point. This made me realise to go faster I would need to spend even more on brakes and more power to play with the big boys. Will you bring your Westfield next year as it would be nice to see what it can do after all the work you have done.

It was perfect timing for us. Got home, put the kettle on and before it had boiled it was raining outside.Sorry it didn't work out so well for you. Glenn will have to clean your car again! Thanks for the company and lunch. It all made what was an average car show into an enjoyable afternoon. Andrew

I saw you as I was coming in from a run but did not realise you were driving the Mini. Your Dad must love you as a car like his is now worth a fortune so to get to drive it there is a great treat. The Westfield you were keeping up with has a supercharged crossflow and was pretty quick so to hang with him was not shabby. As normal it was a fantastic day and weather was just perfect. It is such a relaxed day. I gave a ride to the nephew of the owner of the red Westfield which left him with a grin from ear to ear, he was in his late 30's but it brings out the child in us all. But the best thing for me was that Rob Crossland who sold his very quick car recently due to back problems, came over and went out twice with me and even though he clearly was in some pain, he was last heard muttering about a single seater, a great time with a great mate. For anyone who wants to join us next year for Pegasus members it is just £129 with just 9 cars on track at any time with free instruction from Castle Combes instructor.

Drowned just before Coln Caused much hilarity as I swam out of the Westie at the Texaco garage seeking shelter

Happy Birthday John! Now can we go party???

Yep, £30 well spent without doubt. Buying a Westfield is a matter of patience. The right one will show up, they're not thin on the ground, you just need to take your time and be choosy.

PMSL

Ha ha you would say that Dave!to be fair you could help me sell them by saying that the tyres im selling won the class at blyton 2 days in a row! ;-)