Claire & Mike's Excellent Adventure - Day 18 & 19
26th - 27th July 1999

 

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Group A on the track at Thunderhill Raceway. Me making my way towards the track and yes, before anyone even thinks it, Mike was very brave!  Especially because it was my very first drive in the States (at least I didn't have on-coming traffic to contend with!)
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Tech Check completed, we're ready to go. Zander and another one of the instructors at the drivers meeting.
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Doesn't everyone look engrossed! Dave, the Manager of the track spelling out the rules for the day.
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Mike installing the headrest speakers while waiting for his next session on the track. Turn 5, Mike's favourite turn!!!  How many spin outs did you do on this turn Mike?
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Cat in the lead! Mike coming onto to the front straight.
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A very burnt BMW Z3 Coupe.  The only mishap at Thunderhill (not while we were there!) The driver actually lived through this.  I would have bought a few lottery tickets that day!
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  The only parts that were recognisable were the shape of where the front grill should be (see photo above right) and the melted alloys.
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