This was my first trackday for 3 years since I started sprinting. This was an open pit lane track evening (5.30-8.00pm)
organised on behalf of the Lotus 7 Club by MotorSport Vision. This would give me an opportunity to see how the new Zetec
engine performed on track.
Unfortunately the weather wasn't kind to us as the days before and after were warm and sunny and on the day we had
been forecast torrential rain. Luckily the worst of the rain missed the circuit but the track was very greasy especially around Clearways.
However, as the evening wore on a heavy drizzle turned into light showers, but that didn't seem to deter too
many people from enjoying themselves. I kept pushing on until the inevitable spin at clearways when I just got on the power too soon.....
It did seem strange, but this was the first trackday I'd been on with fading light that required the use of lights, albeit just sidelights!
Here's a clip of some video footage from the evening.....
September 2008
This was the 6th year running that I had completed the L7C trackday at Brands Hatch. However, this was the first trackday since
the rebuild and I'm pleased to say that there were no problems and that the handling was noticeably better with wide track
suspension and new adjustable dampers all round.
Angus shows some originality in preparing lunch.....
....whilst Steve sticks with the time-honoured burger & chips
September 2007
This was my 5th consecutive year at the L7C trackday at Brands Hatch and, in between many circuits of the track,
I managed to take some photos this time!
Andy Webber asks "Does my bum look big in this?"
September 2006
This was my 4th year running at the L7C trackday at Brands Hatch and I was enjoying myself so much that
I only managed to take one photo!
December 2005
For the second year running, I attended Easytrack's last
trackday of the year at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit one week before Christmas. Although dry, the weather was extremely
cold, so much so that we had to wait until the heavy frost had cleared at Clearways before we were allowed out onto the
circuit. Due to this, we were nearly an hour late starting. However, as it was a bright, sunny day, Easytrack were able
to extend the circuit time from 3pm to just before 4pm. Again, there was the usual mix of trackday weaponry including
Caterhams, Radicals, Porsches, Mini Coopers etc. In addition to this, Maggie May's boss turned up in his Prosport LM3000
which was the quickest car by far and really too fast for the small Indy circuit due to the mix of participants. Most of
the following photos are courtesy of SDImaging.
Tam prepares for the first sortie of the day
Waiting patiently for the action to start
R300 KAT
Sevens in convoy
C7CAT leads the pack, but not for long
Prosport LM3000 being prepared for the track
As ever, a varied mix of trackday weaponry
Entering Paddock Hill Bend
Three Sevens hunting down a Porsche
Another lap completed
Entering Druids
Heading for the apex at Druids
Differing views of McLaren
September 2005
Another selection of photos, this time from the Lotus 7 Club
trackday on the Grand Prix circuit. Unfortunately, as the previous day had seen the inaugural A1 Grand Prix take
place at Brands, the Club were unable to access the pits and had to 'slum it' in the Paddock.
Using the marquee in the Paddock for pits
Never a welcome sight
Bottoming out at Paddock
Adil keeping a tight line at Druids
Although murky, at least it stayed dry all day
C7CAT's work is done for the day
December 2004
After several years of participating in Summer trackdays, I have no idea what possessed
me to book a trackday one week before Christmas, especially as the night before was very wet! Fortunately, cometh the day, cometh the weather and
as you can see from the following photos, the weather was incredibly kind to us, even if it was a tad on the cold side. The trackday was organised by
Easytrack and comprised 40 cars participating on an open pit lane basis. There was a good mixture of cars ranging from Radicals, Porsche GT3s,
a Ferrari F40, numerous Caterhams, a (new) Mini Cooper and a Jaguar. All the following photos are courtesy of
SDImaging.
Entering Clark Curve
Entering Paddock Hill Bend
McLaren with Brabham Straight in the background
Clark Curve
Starting the descent at Paddock
McLaren
Leaving Brabham Straight
Heading into the sunset up Hailwood Hill towards Druids Bend
Entering Druids
September 2004
Another well organised and superbly run L7C trackday on the GP circuit involving over 100 se7ens.
Yet again, the weather was kind to us, it stayed dry all day. There were no serious incidents, just one or two minor offs.
Exiting Clark Curve
The English trait of queueing politely is much in evidence!
Another session waiting to start
Hang on folks, wait for me!
Cooper Straight - hunting down Chris Aylward
September 2003
Here is a selection of photos taken at the L7C trackday where there were approximately 110 Sevens taking part on the
full GP circuit.
