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What a great summer. Some shots from NE Scotland motorshow in July.

I thought I'd park next to something slower and more practical 😂

After getting the MOT done on the MegaS2000 on Tuesday afternoon, I foolishly decided the best way to get my eye back in was to do a track day 😂. Nabbing a cancellation with Open Track at Wednesday lunchtime for the same evening at Donington, I rang Howden to get my insurance sorted. My annual cover includes 5 free track days, and takes just a few minutes to get sorted (fab service as always!). After lunch I swapped my out my cat for the decat pipe, checked fluids, torque settings, and pressures, chucked some tools in the boot plus spare wheels/tyres in the youngests mighty Corsa before we headed to Donington. In my excitement, I'd not realised until the driver briefing that I'd booked the full GP circuit... Only then did the realisation set in that I was facing a track layout I'd never used in a car I'd not driven at all for 4 months on tyres I've never used before (Nankang AR1's).... On top of that, local members John, Hedley, Tony, Glynn and Ben had all come along to watch, so no pressure 😂 During my last Donington track day in mid 2024, I was black flagged for noise (hitting a beautiful sounding 103.5db under the gantry vs the 98db limit!) and knew it was induction noise from the ITB's.... recently I'd picked up a PX600 airbox to help with this so fitted it in the paddock while we were waiting for the driver briefing. When test fitting, the airbox is a very "snug" fit under the bonnet so despite trying various adaptors, I can't run any of my filters.... as I will only run it on track I'm currently investigating fitting a 100mm turbo mesh, watch this space... I'll also be playing around with the fitment as the bottom of the ITG backplate doesn't quite fit the Pipercross airbox meaning a bit of duct tape is needed (it's securely and works, but isn't pretty 😂). After the sighting laps, I took to the track with my youngest riding shotgun managing a leisurely 2m01s fastest lap. Thankfully nothing fell off and all the temps were good. The weather was amazing and we had loads of stunning cars on track, including Radical, GT3RS, Ferrari, M4, M3, M5 etc. I am by no means an experienced track driver (having only done Donington National 4 times) but I have been steadily improving my lap times on each visit. Last year on the National circuit I'd managed to get down to 1m21.0 (1m23.1 with a passenger), so knew I was well off my normal pace (with the 30 seconds "rule of thumb" added for the Melbourne loop). My 2024 National personal best on 185/60 R888R and 235/45 Kumho V70a tyres: My next passenger run saw me down to sub 2 minutes but knew I hadn't got rid of the rustiness quite yet. Ben shared with me his GP layout laptimes from 2024 in his R1 engined MNR (1m54) and Michael messaged me to say he'd managed a 1m54.5 with a passenger in his Hyabusa powered MK Indy. While the MegaS2000 is a lot heavier than Ben's or Michael's bike engined cars, I've always managed to be competitive with them over a lap of Donny, so knew I could push on a bit more. Now a bit more focused with confidence in the tyres building, I went for a solo run to try and explore the cars limits a bit more. Finally it was starting to click and I could push on, getting to the limit of grip. I pulled back in with a big grin!! Racechrono showed me that despite a bit of traffic I'd hit a 1m52.5 and that if I'd strung together all the fastest sectors I'd have been at 1m51.7. On this solo run, I'd been playing with a Fiesta ST race car. Chatting to the driver (Aaron Lali) in the paddock afterwards, this slick shod 200+bhp car is a class winner in the Modified Ford Championship and he was using the laps as testing. He was really sending it on track, so I'm not sure he was overly impressed that a fat old bloke managed to catch and pass him 😂 On our final passenger run, we managed to catch, pass, and then pull away from the MacG Racing MK Indy (running a 2.0 Zetec on ITB's). Race drivers Josh Tomlinson and Johnny Macgregor were sharing their race team prepped car, so with a passenger onboard I needed all of the extra 70 ish bhp of the Honda as we had no advantage in the corners. Having a look at Racechrono in the paddock, we had managed to get down to 1m53.1 (optimal of 1m52.4) with a passenger. Not bad at all! We had run out of time at this point so wasn't able to get any more laps in. On reflection, I'm sure I'll be able to dip below a 1m50 with a bit more practice. Goddards was a corner I never felt I'd quite mastered (it's a weird off camber job) and I was a huge 6mph below my best at the apex of Craners (you need big cahoonas turning left at 100mph!!). I was also still short shifting a little on Wheatcroft to keep the noise down, and I'd left all the tools, tyreweld, compressor, and spares in the boot. I'd also forgotten to remove the Westfield umbrella 😂 The new AR1's were very impressive with a nice progressive break away at the limit. The extra front grip of the 205's over the R888R 185's was noticeable on the exit from Coppice where the LSD tends to give a bit of push when unleashing the power in 3rd or 4th. It was also evident through Craners, where I had a more positive front end making it easier to pull the car left to straighten up for braking into the Old Hairpin but I do need to push harder there. The 235 rears worked well too, excellent grip but progressive break away at the limit. Once I was used to them, they felt almost as good as the Kumho V70 but didnt overheat after a few laps. A few photos of the day: Catching the MacG Racing Indy (Josh Tomlinson at the wheel)... Off to build a gap! Hunting down the Fiesta. Through the Foggy esses. Found an apex 😂 An absolutely brilliant few hours and the car was faultless despite the hot weather. A load of us will the doing the Open Track evening at Donington (National circuit this time) on the 1st September if anyone wants to join us!

Meet Your WSCC Committee Team! Guiding the club for the remainder of 2025 into 2026. Your committee is here to keep things running smoothly and make every member’s experience the best it can be. Leading the way is: Hedley Bennett (HB46443) – Club Chairman 🏆 Rob Hunter – Club Secretary ✍️ @Rob Hunter - Club Secretary Matt Vernon - Membership Secretary 👥 @Mathew Vernon - Membership Secretary Tim Johnson – Club Treasurer 💷 @Tim (Sideways) Johnson - Club Treasurer Nick Algar – Competition Secretary 🏎️ @Nick Algar - Competition Secretary John Loudon – Sponsorship Liaison 🤝 @John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison Mike Williams – Show & Events Co-ordinator 🎪 @Mike Williams - Show and Events Co-ordinator Julie Hall – AO Representative 🌍 @Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative Together, this dedicated team brings passion, experience, and energy to everything the club does - both on and off the track! 🏎️✨ A big thank you to our committee for their time and dedication to the WSCC! Hedley.

Nice. You could consider submitting one or two for the 2026 WSCC calendar?

Thanks, it's the mighty Honda covering up for my lack of talent! Considering it's a heavy engine and box and it has never had any chassis set up work since it was built 11 years ago (it's even running the original AVO shocks!) it does pretty well on track. All I've ever done is tweak the ride height to suit the different diameter wheels/tyres and send it 😂

As first suggested on the Eleven Enthusiasts Group on Facebook, it's about time an XI specific meet was organised. As such, the inaugural (maybe?) XI meet-up will be at the Flight Deck Cafe at the Turweston Aerodrome, NN13 5YD on Saturday 20th September at 09.00am. There will be the usual things: chatting, breakfast, poking around under bonnets, etc, with the possibility of a little run out followed by lunch, for those who feel the urge/have the time. For those that like light aircraft, there's also usually something to watch come in or out. Anyone thinking of coming along, please reply here or on Facebook so that I've got a vague idea of numbers. Thanks all!

I guess we really have done it now. Collected today and really pleased after a 60 mile journey along all kinds of roads. Deaf in one ear, blind in one eye, forgot to take my hat and my driving glasses, but we came home doorless and topless (ooh, err) even with a light sprinkle of rain. Chuffed to bits, now it’s time to learn the ways of it. Expect many questions, but for now bask in the glory of our yellow ray of sunshine ☀️

Today the Westfield came to its new home…

Here's a few from me from today. Thanks Julie for organising this, and thanks to all who made it a great morning out Gathering at Qackers. Off we go with great views. Then we got to Winnats. Then we waved goodbye. Hooligan mode on

We arrived early at Quackers Soon the troops arrived with Glynn next A last minute decision (escape) from Jake Paul and Margaret then I was too busy chatting to photograph any more arrivals This is the full quota of cars, 7 sevens so today we were the 49ers We sunbathed on the terrace at Quackers cafe After a catch up we set off on our route, up the hill towards the Longshaw Estate past fifty thousand cyclists puffing away, glorious scenery down surprise view and on to Winnats Pass. It was never going to be a clear run on a sunny Sunday in August so we just enjoyed the alpine scenery as we drove in second gear with the engine at 90 degrees. Up and over Mam Nick to get to the Rambler Inn for midday. The 'small' lunches arrived thick and fast Here we are parked in the scenic car park at The Rambler Inn Who fancies cake? We carefully chose the route to avoid the tourists and had a good run to the Cupola Cafe, which also has a very scenic car park Wait for it Intensley chocolatey torte But oh Glynn stole the show with his Bailey's Bread and Butter Pudding, just look at the size of it!! Andrew came for a comparison and was very disappointed, where is @Andy Westwood when you need him? We've had a fantastic day, what colour are her eyes? Double D, still laughing at that one! and the wonky indicators? hilarious. Also my intermittent indicators? a loose connector, all fixed so I can stand down my right arm signals for now. Thanks for a brilliant day out guys, apparently we are going to Silverstone next weekend so maybe we'll see you in a fortnight, kiss kiss xx

Can't complain about todays meeting, 9 cars, 10 with the MX5. The sun didn't really come out, but we sat outside anyway. After eating, we took the scenic route to the NY500 for another coffee. 5 cars left The Darrington, but unfortunately lost @Nicholas Rycroft within a mile of the pub. I blame a car not letting us all out of the carpark together, then a truck on the A1 blocking Nicks view as the rest of us took the junction. They caught us up later. Steady run back via Pickering and Helmsley. The sun did come out later, but I already had my coat on and wasn't stopping to take it off. Not sure how many miles, but a full tank of fuel used. I wasn't sure how many, if any were coming, so please can you let me know on the forum, not just the WhatsApp group.

On it at Donington

Futura Kit Cars, a new venture, are having their official opening on Sunday, 31st August. They are located in Easingwold, just north of York on the A19. They are an official dealer for GBS Cars offering full services. I'm planning a run up on the Sunday morning, possibly starting at The Motorist at 10am, leaving at half past. Would anyone be interested in coming?

I have a Westfield for sale with a 1.8 zetec. 15.6k miles laser cage fitted disc brakes all round with ap fronts westfield adjustable shocks (new) folder full of receipts from original build spec to newest purchases. £7950

Got it in one!

Thanks Steve, I just read the rules and that was taken by the event photographer, I don't have a camera that good.. 😆

Superb times Rob. Makes me look quite pedestrian!

In the car park of the Biggar Albion Classic Vehicle Rally

I visited Llandudno last Saturday with the family and realised it was two years since my last blat into Wales. I'd seen the NWKCOG had a lunch time meet planned for today, so I suggested to a few, how about a blat into Wales first. Some (well two), weren't so keen on my suggested leave home time of 6am, so I met @Tony H , @M8KWR Dave Fleet (Orange Mev) @Louie just outside Trentham Garden's. As I was travelling there @andyjs spotted I was out and joined us with his Caterham pilot friend Scott. On my way there I took this pic- Just arrived outside Trentham Gardens We then headed over to Audlem to meet @CosKev Tony Hallam (Tiger owner with a Saab Turbo engine). Kev had kindly put a great run together for us, but due to the later than wanted start time we weren't likely to get as far into Wales as I'd hoped for. Here's are route. Some great roads. A brief stop to water the plants. Found this interesting car at a fuel stop in Shrewsbury. Only 1 made it's a McEwen and Pete it's owner and driver was in it! He's a kiwi but lived in the UK since the 80's. The car is 600kgs and powered by a 2.5L EcoBoost currently running at 300bhp. Mainly used on track. @CosKev & Tony Hallam needed to head to their respective homes, so I led the six others to the Newcott Chippy. Lot's of fake snakes and a few 7's!

Thanks for the nice comments folks I thought I’d take some of the bodywork off (takes all of 2 minutes) to show the engine area a bit more, plus some more pics of carbon 😄

leo went for his first ride in the XTR2 tonight. I think he appreciates it

Chassis is bare with only the tub and roll bar fitted - nothing else includes at this price. Do have front and rear wishbones which can be included for extra cost. 2007 Q plate I bought this as a complete car, not aware of the damaged that was hidden under a new set of bodywork. I uncovered the bent chassis when trying to fit some carbon flared side panels and decided it was only right to part the car out and sell up. I can assist with getting this to anywhere in the UK at buyers expense. £2000 no offers