Matt21
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| posted on 26/5/14 at 01:07 PM |
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awesome write up 
pretty inspiring
and a very well done
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yellowcab
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| posted on 26/5/14 at 02:49 PM |
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First few photos back from my brother in law who took these beauties
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DRC INDY 7
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| posted on 26/5/14 at 03:14 PM |
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I would just like to say well done to olly on his first race at the weekend at snetteron.
Also it was a pleasure to meet you and speak with you.
Good luck in future races.
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Andy D
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| posted on 26/5/14 at 03:25 PM |
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And a big well done from me.
Did you get any signatures towards losing the big X? I presume race two you wouldn't get one, but did your bollicking for race one stop a sig?
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yellowcab
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| posted on 26/5/14 at 03:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by yellowcab
So there you have it peeps - first race weekend done and dusted… got no signatures on my upgrade card due to misdemeanours in the first race I got a
'withheld' and a DNF in the second race…
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 26/5/14 at 04:15 PM |
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Great race report, well done, good result for your first race, just waiting for the video now
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Madinventions
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| posted on 26/5/14 at 04:47 PM |
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Motors TV coverage of both RGB races should be on Thursday 5th June @ 18:30 too.
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bi22le
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| posted on 26/5/14 at 05:11 PM |
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Great right up and dont worry about your first race results, ITS YOUR FIRST RACE!
Your living the dream. I was nervous reading your report.
Good luck next time round and keep up the reports.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
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yellowcab
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| posted on 26/5/14 at 07:05 PM |
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Here are my first ever race videos, fairly embarrassed looking back how sloppy it was, but hey ho… first time and all that.
Race 1
A few hairy moments with Ed Scotney at 53s and a nice tussle with Colin Spicer at 3m 12s along with a few offs, and a few catches, particularly proud
of my catch and hold of a decent slide at Montreal corner at 11m 39s
Annoyed at myself, at getting called up to see the CofC and not getting a signature considering all the times all four wheels left the circuit were at
relatively low speeds and were totally avoidable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0AA_H6ynN0
Race 2
A much better, but no means perfect start for me, in that I didn't stall.
Unfortunately race was cut incredibly short before the first corner with my gear cable snapping leaving me stuck in 3rd gear, I tried to grip the
cable and push & pull it by hand, but it wasn't going to happen.
Early retirement and a DNF for me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D22WonuOaP8
Best Lap - 2:05.64 (misted up GoPro highly annoying)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xut8lYAMhY
[Edited on 26/5/14 by yellowcab]
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femster87
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| posted on 26/5/14 at 07:31 PM |
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Welldone kiddo
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yellowcab
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| posted on 26/5/14 at 11:47 PM |
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Just got these from Chris (Proby) capture the nerves & apprehension absolutely spot on… great pics mate
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fimi7
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| posted on 26/5/14 at 11:59 PM |
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I noticed it is running a blade style swaybar. If possible could you tell me the dimensions (Length and thickness) and manufacturer.
--- Ali
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Jamesc
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| posted on 27/5/14 at 07:01 AM |
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Well done Olly! You did very well considering the weather on Saturday. It was nice to meet you also.
James
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unijacko67
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| posted on 27/5/14 at 09:02 AM |
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Just watched the first video and very impressed. You've got the ability, you’ve got the car, but most importantly you have the race awareness
and track courtesy that without could have caught out a lesser driver. Great start, I know you wont be satisfied “that’s the racer in you” but really
think there is good things ahead for you. Ace!!!!!! 
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CosKev3
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| posted on 27/5/14 at 09:41 AM |
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As above,Excellent write up and your car and you both look to have the ability to really do well
What a shame that cable snapped
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Andy D
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| posted on 27/5/14 at 11:14 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by unijacko67
Just watched the first video and very impressed. You've got the ability, you’ve got the car, but most importantly you have the race awareness
and track courtesy that without could have caught out a lesser driver. Great start, I know you wont be satisfied “that’s the racer in you” but really
think there is good things ahead for you. Ace!!!!!!
Couldn't put it better than that, spot on! Onwards and upwards Olly
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yellowcab
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| posted on 27/5/14 at 02:58 PM |
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Thanks for all the words of encouragement guys - it does mean a lot.
I came home feeling pretty chuffed until I watched the videos back.
"why did I go wide there? brake there?"
"why didn't i turn in earlier?"
"why didn't I overtake when I had the opportunity?"
"coming off the track seems so avoidable when watching it back"
Hey ho - onwards and upwards like you all say… I'll learn a lot from the weekend… and move forward.
Next up guys is Rockingham on Saturday 5th July
I'll update later as I'm off down the garage tonight to remove paddle shift & gear cabling, in order to put a stick in, need to do
some welding… also getting rid of the foam seat… it just wasn't for me!
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Matt21
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| posted on 27/5/14 at 03:24 PM |
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one thing I have found from watching videos from trackdays... it doesnt give you a true idea of whats going on.
I watch them and think, 'blood hell how early was i braking?!?!' but in reality, im standing on the brakes with everything I've got
and still thinking I wasnt going to make the corner!
It's what you feel is right in the car at the time, not what it looks like in the video
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Proby
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| posted on 27/5/14 at 05:46 PM |
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Olly I had a great weekend, you put all the effort you possibly could into it. Boy, you did good! Cant wait for Rockingham!!!!!!!!!! Emileo Racing #30
all the way!!!!!
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Wadders
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| posted on 27/5/14 at 06:13 PM |
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Great report, well done, looking forward to watching the videos 
Before you ditch the paddles, have you considered fitting a rod arrangement rather than cables? made mine with a rod
and its uber direct, click click click up or down. dead easy on the fingers too.
Only downside i can see is in the event of a big crash its something else that could potentially spear you.
keep up the good work, whens the next outing?
Al.
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yellowcab
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| posted on 27/5/14 at 08:06 PM |
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Rods from paddles going to an engine in the rear sounds like a right PITA lol
Paddles are now off and near the bin lol will go up for sale soon… along with the 3.5metre gear cable lol
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adithorp
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| posted on 27/5/14 at 08:34 PM |
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Nice one!
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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Wadders
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| posted on 27/5/14 at 09:02 PM |
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Ha Ha my bad, didn't think that one through did I !
]Originally posted by yellowcab
Rods from paddles going to an engine in the rear sounds like a right PITA lol
Paddles are now off and near the bin lol will go up for sale soon… along with the 3.5metre gear cable lol [/quote
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daveb666
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| posted on 29/5/14 at 07:54 AM |
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Just watched the videos and read your post Olly ; sounds like you had a great weekend.
I'll see you at Rockingham with my overalls in-hand ready to assist any way I can
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yellowcab
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| posted on 5/6/14 at 05:52 PM |
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Who just watched the MotorsTV coverage, couldn't be happier with the airtime, mentions and on board footage of mine that got used.
Well happy with that!!!
Roll on Rockingham!
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