Earlier this year, while discussing lapping the Nordschleiffe with the GT-R, Yoda suggested I might like to invest in some flameproof clothing just in case the worst ever happened........
So I'd made up my mind to have a look in GP Racewear when I was next at Silverstone which was today. Of course, before that I met Rob Barff again so I asked his advice and he recommended some specifics and before I knew it we were discussing what an old racer like me could compete in nowadays.
He explained about the license pack, my need for an under stress ECG, then a test at Silverstone. Then I could look for a Rent-a-Drive and off I'd go.
So I applied for the starter pack, arranged to talk to my Doc and then told Cindy what I'd done.......... full of excitement of the prospect of returing to racing since my last outings in the 1970s.........
The reaction was interesting - if a little quiet.........
Ho-hum, watch this space!
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It's All Colin's Fault
Started By WoREoD, Oct 29 2009 07:13 PM
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WoREoD, on 29 Oct 2009, 19:13, said:
The reaction was interesting - if a little quiet.........
Ho-hum, watch this space!
Ho-hum, watch this space!
Oh dear John!
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Posted 29 October 2009 - 08:31 PM
Chilli Red, on 29 Oct 2009, 20:23, said:
Doesn't she fancy being co-pilot. 
That'll be a no then 
That'll be a no then Could I sell it as "Pit Chick" ??
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Posted 29 October 2009 - 08:36 PM
WoREoD, on 29 Oct 2009, 20:31, said:
Could I sell it as "Pit Chick" ??
Not sure Cindy would appreciate being a 'Pit Chick' sounds a bit common for our Cindy, wouldn't go there John
Not if you want to see Christmas anyway.
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Posted 29 October 2009 - 08:50 PM
WoREoD, on 29 Oct 2009, 19:13, said:
The reaction was interesting - if a little quiet.........
Ho-hum, watch this space!
Ho-hum, watch this space!
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Management tip. Plant the idea, then two days later it becomes Cindi's idea..
Hay presto
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Posted 29 October 2009 - 08:54 PM
Mate, non of us are here for a long time so you may well as a good time And cant think of any better time than getting is a track setup motor and getting out there on the tarmac!
Am sure you will get a great deal of support form peeps on here when your on the track, and am sure Cindy will come round soon when she sees you parading around the house in your all in one with your helmet under your arm going "Barrrrrrr, Barrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, errrrrrrrrrr, vroom, vroom, barrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, rarrrrr!!!"... she will be activly kicking you out of the door
And cant think of any better time than getting is a track setup motor and getting out there on the tarmac!Am sure you will get a great deal of support form peeps on here when your on the track, and am sure Cindy will come round soon when she sees you parading around the house in your all in one with your helmet under your arm going "Barrrrrrr, Barrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, errrrrrrrrrr, vroom, vroom, barrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, rarrrrr!!!"... she will be activly kicking you out of the door
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Posted 29 October 2009 - 10:21 PM
You can't credit Colin with all your good ideas!
It sounds very exciting mate. You lucky lad!
I'm sure Cindy will come round to the idea
It sounds very exciting mate. You lucky lad!
I'm sure Cindy will come round to the idea
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Posted 30 October 2009 - 10:57 AM
WoREoD, on 29 Oct 2009, 19:13, said:
Earlier this year, while discussing lapping the Nordschleiffe with the GT-R, Yoda suggested I might like to invest in some flameproof clothing just in case the worst ever happened........
So I'd made up my mind to have a look in GP Racewear when I was next at Silverstone which was today. Of course, before that I met Rob Barff again so I asked his advice and he recommended some specifics and before I knew it we were discussing what an old racer like me could compete in nowadays.
He explained about the license pack, my need for an under stress ECG, then a test at Silverstone. Then I could look for a Rent-a-Drive and off I'd go.
So I applied for the starter pack, arranged to talk to my Doc and then told Cindy what I'd done.......... full of excitement of the prospect of returing to racing since my last outings in the 1970s.........
The reaction was interesting - if a little quiet.........
Ho-hum, watch this space!
So I'd made up my mind to have a look in GP Racewear when I was next at Silverstone which was today. Of course, before that I met Rob Barff again so I asked his advice and he recommended some specifics and before I knew it we were discussing what an old racer like me could compete in nowadays.
He explained about the license pack, my need for an under stress ECG, then a test at Silverstone. Then I could look for a Rent-a-Drive and off I'd go.
So I applied for the starter pack, arranged to talk to my Doc and then told Cindy what I'd done.......... full of excitement of the prospect of returing to racing since my last outings in the 1970s.........
The reaction was interesting - if a little quiet.........
Ho-hum, watch this space!
Tell me more about this license starter pack and rent a drive please....ive got some idea implanting to plan
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Posted 30 October 2009 - 12:31 PM
From a completely unbiased pov i say GO FOR IT!!
on another note i get very good rates on racewear, all sparco stuff, let me know if your interested.
on another note i get very good rates on racewear, all sparco stuff, let me know if your interested.
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Posted 30 October 2009 - 02:24 PM
Before you sign on the dotted line John hear what Colin has to say .................................
Glad to hear the male menopause has finally caught up with you
If you're seriously thinking of racing we do now have a Caterham you can use - Road Sports A - eligible for the Caterham Championship and several others. Discounts available for the more discerning client who's been to CAT occasionally
Sorry Cindy
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.................................Glad to hear the male menopause has finally caught up with you
If you're seriously thinking of racing we do now have a Caterham you can use - Road Sports A - eligible for the Caterham Championship and several others. Discounts available for the more discerning client who's been to CAT occasionally Sorry Cindy
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Please PM, email or call myself or Jo (+44 (0)1234 757633) to chat through your training needs. We look forward to training with you to get the best out of you and your car.
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Posted 31 October 2009 - 03:13 PM
Excellent John, Munky says she wouldn't speak to me either if I did the same, ,,,,, sounds like a good plan to me
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