jaymdee Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Went to Thruxton Motor Circuit for one of these yesterday with my Brother and have to say it was thoroughly enjoyable for £90. Did some slalom stuff in some Astra's around cones against the clock (I struggled with getting reverse which blew my time), but it was fun riding the clutch in first for 30 secs Also got a ride in Paul Swift on 2 wheels. It felt as though the car was vertical coming off the ramp We then got 2 laps driving each of the VXR cars (Corsa, Meriva, Astra, Safira, Vectra & VXR8) and a fast passenger lap with Paul O'Neill driving - drifing an Astra at 120 anyone All the VXR cars were actually surprisingly good, especially the Astra which seemed to have good power all throughout the rev range and a decent chassis. The Vectra (which I actally drive twice in place of the Safira) was pretty good, but ran out of steam up the main straight and the VXR8 was awesome instant power, although you feel the weight through the chicanes. The instructors were generally quite happy for you to push the cars faster and harder, although did prompt upchanging a tad early and were too picky about being 'in-charge' when it came to overtaking or being overtaken. Shame you only just got the hang of the car on the second lap and then had to swap to another, but in all good a use of a morning Also got free breakfast and lunch (bvery nice too:) ) and tee/coffee, soft drinks, ice cream, chocolates. Can't imagine they make any money out of it at that price Some pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Looked like a fun day out and a good driving experience, is that you on 2 wheels in the last picture, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 looked Like A Fun Day Out And A Good Driving Experience, Is That You On 2 Wheels In The Last Picture, Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Ive just bought a VXR Nurburgring and am looking forward to hopefully doing some track days in it, with maybe a trip to the ring itself next year. Love the car http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=152608 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Looks like a good day out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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