Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 What a surprise to see Russell back with Westfield. Oh great I thought, if Russ is back, I have a shopping list, I wonder if I could order stuff today.......I have a VISA card with me (it is over there, its real name is Glen ).......disappointingly no. Russ is just back for a day, but maybe they could offer him a part time job, say only 40 hours a week and he could be back? Oh and congratulations Russ on your new born. Then there was the other guy, Simon, well there was no doubting his driving skills. He made the car dance in front of us, very entertaining, but the best bit was his personality, he was very funny, took the pee a lot and made you forget how nervous you were. In fact with those kind of skills he would fit in very well on one of our runs out! The day was loads of fun and very well organised, everybody worked well together, pushing to get done so we could have a bit of fun at the end, even though it was their lunch break. First off you go round the coned course with an instructor (they drive, then you drive), then you get some laps on your own, then you swap cars and go again. After the serious stuff you get to bounce around and have some fun in the cars. The two cars are quite different, the 1.6L Sigma is easier and the 2.0L Zetec is loads of fun, very bitey, I liked that one best. It was well worth every penny, I will have to go again, perhaps a group of us could go? Only one complaint, give everyone a cup of tea please. Here are my videos of the day. Trevturtle driving with the instructor https://youtu.be/X0GBD_TJKWc Me driving with the instructor https://youtu.be/hHxg_7P8c5g Me having a bit of fun at the end https://youtu.be/1-XPn1i_fGk Thank you to Westfield for providing a fantastic experience. Julie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Driving not too bad, but I think the cameraman needs a few lessons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onliest Smeg David Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 "It was well worth every penny, I will have to go again, perhaps a group of us could go? " Agree, I went last year. I for 1 am definitely up for doing it again. But would prefer a nice Fresh Cafe, not tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Yeah A few of did some of the Donington dates last year, I got so carried away I went back for another go a month later! Will do another this summer too, if I can, just been so busy up to now, I've not had the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I did one earlier this year at Donnington, great fun and looking forward to doing it again soon I agree with Julie though tea facilities would be much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monitorlizard Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I did the afternoon session last friday,really enjoyed it,shame the weather turned really cold & windy mid afternoon.Agree about the lack of refreshments,could have done with a cuppa to get warmed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rednop1 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 can Russell even drift? :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 He's a crack shot with a cone though Ash, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onliest Smeg David Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 He's a crack shot with a cone though Ash, Suprised he come back at all after you tried to flatten him Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rednop1 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 :white-westy: He's a crack shot with a cone though Ash, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clansman Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Pity they don't come a bit further North!! Would love to have a crack at that, looks good fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I'm sure I wasn't the only one, but I did nag a lot for them to do some more North Westerly ones, when all they did was Silverstone. Speaking to Simon about it, he did say last year that if a large enough group could be got together they could do more one off type events. If there's a bunch of you wanting to do it, it might be worth having a word, you never know! I'm guessing the biggest "complications" are going to be the cost of suitable venue hire, and the travelling time for them. ie whether it's possible to do it there and back in a day for the team. It's going to get expensive for those wishing to participate if the factory needs to stop over night etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellyfish Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I like the way you parked inside the four yellow cones, in the second video... Me - I'd have just donut'ed around them ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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