Still amazed (and very greatful) I didn't hit the Sticky Wagon especially as Sticky was stood on top of aforementioned wagon at time. Top marks for Clare's multiple words of reassurance.

http://media.putfile.com/prang2 - updated with unmirrored effect!

Looks like a word with Alton cars on Monday - thanks Al.

Will try and get some crash free video footage up soon.

 

by the way if anyone's confused about the track layout I think it's mirror imaged....

 

Good lord mate, only heard about this after your departure.

First things first, absolutely relieved none of you were hurt in the off, And hats off to Clare for keeping her composure and reasuring repeating words, to keep you calm, and bring home the fact that you were both alright. Excellent

How close to Sticky's van scary stuff mate, but so so relieved your both unhurt.

Metal mends relatively easily, some times people don't

Mick

 

Jeez a reminder about safety too... Unlucky i think...
by the look of it the damage hopefully won't be too bad though...

What's going on with the track, i can't work out; is it is mirrored, or were you going counter clockwise... >

Hope ya get it sorted ok..

Daz

 

CAN ONLY SAY WHAT ALREADY BEEN SAID!! hope this does'nt put off the track day but these things happen and i know it all too well like mick says metal mends. but your both ok and thats the main thing (by the way mick did you eat you're **** after the strines incident) sorry /nice to meet you both and hope to see you on the hull run and i also hope miss scg is kind to chevin next time she's there p.s i had my own mishap on the way home but its simply the JOYS OF MOTORING Hope to meet up with you both soon

 

p.s just watched the VID nice job miss scg (sorry its hard to remember everyones names) good words of confidence i wish i had that at santa pod and it would have stopped the loss of my keys and the big after crash i mean OFF dint (I'll explain when i see you both top job miss SCG




oh and AL the AWARD for best co-driver goes to

 

It's because the video camera is hung upside down in the car I have to reverse it vertically and horizontally but think I forgot the latter

 

Is that 9 POINTS TODAY or in total??????? Miss Scg's name is Clare (or 'Your Highness' when she's inspecting your sausages )

 

no no only 3 today and i'll remember its "your highness" if she/claire walks through the kitchen door nice to meet you both and glad you're ok

 

Simon, did you hit that puddle? That seems to have put you in the spin.....

Only thing knocked was a small door crease and the bumper popped from some connectors...

Trust me, if we were to do a bigger track and pay 10 times the amount, then any 'offs' would be much, much bigger... That was a low speed off in anyone's book and seemed like the puddle caught you on the turn in on a safe part of the track... Plus it had been raining, so any slide would have been exagerated by the damp....

Don't beat your self up mate.. you weren't dickin about or being stupid... just a little unlucky...

BTW.. Clare's reaction & composure was simply awesome.... a special lady...

 

Un lucky mate, seems the puddle had you, did not really see much damage done, hope you get it sorted soon, I think you got off well lightly unlike that clio last time...

 

In fairness I didn't see any puddles. But the good thing about it all from my mind is I wasn't dicking about otherwise I'd be severely beating myself up about it, just turned too sharp I think. Off down to Halfords to sort out my Specs beating front registration plate this morning and then probably down to both Alton's and Robert Bowett to see what the damage will be and how long it will take.

Thankfully I never dissed your Polo, so I hope you'll return the favour when I'm in a Matiz or other suitable shocker

 

Echo what's already been said, Glad you're both OK and the car wasn't too seriously damaged. Very lucky for all involved. I had an image of Sticky jumping up off the roof of his van like Charly Chan as it got swiped from beneath him, only to land on his feet in a karate pose I went out a little later after a small shower, and although most of the track was dry, there were some very slippery bits, especially at the bottom end. I think the dust kicked onto the track by the rallycross guys holds the moisture, making for some interesting and sudden changes of grip. Again, as said by others, well done Claire for the support and rightly placed concern.