Can’t speak for GB, but doing a track day at Spa (and a tourist day at Nurburgring) this last fall, I was absolutely terrified compared to US track days. People there have no regard for safety, and if they wreck into you, shit on you for being there.
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Lol, same here.
Plus everyone is early apexing that corner. What exactly do they think that cone is there for?
But I never have to brake when driving go-karts or playing MarioKart!
The MSA is the Motor Sports Association, and yes, it’s pretty big - it’s the only 4 wheeled motorsport body in the UK. It’s worth noting that the drifters were on track in separate sessions, and they mostly seem to know what they’re doing. Passing is on the straights only, and on the right only, and that rule is…
Massively different situation. You get track day insurance but that covers bodywork only. If you blow up the engine that’s your problem. We have the NHS so no-one is too worried about personal injury costs. As for the spread of skill - absolutely, its bit mad but that’s what all the cars are cheap ‘uns. If you have a…
I was thinking precisely the same thing. Evidently the sponsors of this event will let just anyone onto the track. It's especially amusing watching the WRX over cook it and then try to steer back onto the track at speed....
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Bloke’s clearly busy working through some things right now.
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I agree, but I don't think it's a toy. Track cars are toys, this is a daily driver that just happens to look like a German batmobile.
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Ruf Yellowbird at the Nurburgring:
I got the nickname "snuggles" from Joey Hand. Its because I like cuddling with tall Corvette drivers of German decent.
How did you get the nickname 'Snuggles?'
The roads are definitely getting worse, but they aren't as bad as I expected! I suppose it's because winter wasn't so awful this year.