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Steve

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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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6th Dec 11 at 13:29

that doesnt mean i dont drive fast on roads, there are time iv probably driven like a complete cunt, but i wouldnt say even then that im on the edge like i am on track, far too risky

mwg

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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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6th Dec 11 at 13:31

You just have roman roads down south imo

Ben G

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6th Dec 11 at 13:38

quote:
Originally posted by Steve
theres laods of difference, hill climbs are closed off roads for a start just like rallys are

i dont think id ever commit to a corner on a road quite like i would on a track, its not just crashing into cars thats the problem, you have zero run off and obstacles like lamp posts etc etc

which surely means driving on public roads is more challenging, even when not pushing to the cars limit?

Steve

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6th Dec 11 at 13:41

more risky yes, more technically challenging no as you cant take the right lines or push it as hard

taking one corner with good visibility in no way compares to consistantly lapping a track where every corner needs perfect timing and positioning and braking

perhaps if the road were closed and you were driving it like a rally

[Edited on 06-12-2011 by Steve]

mwg

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6th Dec 11 at 13:43

stfu

Ben G

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6th Dec 11 at 13:43

doing a track day is completely different to doing an actual race. every corner doesn't actually need to be perfect on a track day, you're not chasing lap times.

Nath

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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: MK
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6th Dec 11 at 13:45

Cat C track cars are unsafe wherever you are.

mwg

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Location: South Lakes
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6th Dec 11 at 13:45

I think Steve is confusing getting the perfect lap in with having fun. Things don't have to be perfect to have fun.

smcGSI16V

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Registered: 26th May 03
Location: Farnborough Drives: Thurlby 888 CDTi No.98
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6th Dec 11 at 13:45

Stevens right and I have to agree with the imbecile.

Far to many risks on roads and far too many consequences if it goes wrong.

Save that type of driving for on a track(or a troll road if your names John).

Steve

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Registered: 30th Mar 02
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6th Dec 11 at 13:48

troll road

Ben G

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Location: Essex
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6th Dec 11 at 13:54

quote:
Originally posted by mwg
I think Steve is confusing getting the perfect lap in with having fun. Things don't have to be perfect to have fun.

'ring culture imo.

Daveskater

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Registered: 29th Apr 08
Location: Oxford, UK Drives: Jap wagon
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6th Dec 11 at 14:00

quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
doing a track day is completely different to doing an actual race. every corner doesn't actually need to be perfect on a track day, you're not chasing lap times.

Unless you're Paul_J

Numberwang!

Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men

Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle

Look at my pictures

Steve

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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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6th Dec 11 at 14:03

paul j just crashes into ditches, basically he cant handle a car with any sort of lift off oversteer

Mike

Organiser: North West and North Wales
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Registered: 20th May 06
Location: nr. Skipton, North Yorkshire
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6th Dec 11 at 14:17

quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
doing a track day is completely different to doing an actual race. every corner doesn't actually need to be perfect on a track day, you're not chasing lap times.

When you're in a 1.6 Corsa, hunting down a VXR8, every second counts, trust me

gavin18787

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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
Location: Basildon, Essex
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6th Dec 11 at 20:09

quote:
Originally posted by mwg

quote:
Originally posted by gavin18787

Was going to say last time I went to the lakes and windamere we stumbled accross some cracking roads

only problem is 90% of the time they are full of tourists

at night in the summer they are amazing

Sorry

but yer I know what you mean, ruin the flow

Drives supercharged Tec with torque

Ian

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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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6th Dec 11 at 21:07

Every single time I press on these days on a road I always wonder what it would be like to read a story about me in the paper driving irresponsibly and having killed myself / someone else / some wildlife or closed a busy road for a large recovery job which cost the tax payer loads of money.

At least at a track no one will judge you too much for coming off and there's a recovery truck right there. Road you would be in the very least interviewed by Police, face charges even if no one was injured, media would have a picnic, blah blah.

You can still appreciate the road but it's nothing at all like doing it in a controlled environment.

[Edited on 06-12-2011 by Ian]

Ellis

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6th Dec 11 at 21:10

Cairn O' Mount, Aberdeenshire:

Ian

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6th Dec 11 at 21:11

Another win for Scotland.

Ellis

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6th Dec 11 at 21:15

Another road near to one of the ski centres, beautiful in the summer:

Ben G

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6th Dec 11 at 21:16

quote:
Originally posted by Mike

quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
doing a track day is completely different to doing an actual race. every corner doesn't actually need to be perfect on a track day, you're not chasing lap times.

When you're in a 1.6 Corsa, hunting down a VXR8, every second counts, trust me

sorry paul_j/chris uk hybrid.

Ian

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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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6th Dec 11 at 21:19

I chase lap times on track, helps with driving properly.

Mike

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6th Dec 11 at 21:21

No probs Bengie.

chris_uk