Great to be back at Gurston. It’s was July 2007 since I last competed there!
Saturday:-
Some early morning rain made 1st practise a cautious affair, but from 2nd practise onward the day was dry, but a bit cool. Got a 2nd in Class, with a time of 35.26 seconds. In addition I managed a PB 64ft time of 2.1 secs, and a PB on the Karousel sector of 9.89 secs (first time under 10 sec).
A damn fine BBQ was had in the evening, and managed to set fire to the paddock field with our impromptu camp fire!!
Sunday:-
A hazy start (driver, not the weather), with good warm weather all day. More consistant times, with all practise and timed runs in the 35’s. Again a 2nd (gotta nobble Antony Orchards Megabusa!!), with a 35.11 on the first timed run. The 2nd timed was compromised by the previous driver going very wide out of Ashes. This produced a red flag so the marshals could sweep the track. The start-line crew held me for a couple of minutes and informed me that the track was being swept, so I had to take Ashes cautiously as I wasn’t sure whether I was going to come across dirt or cement dust on spilled oil!
Taking the best sector times from the weekend, a 34.93 could have been attained, so overall a bloody good return to Gurston.
Next event is Gurston Down on Sunday 19th July, which will also see the NHA (motorbikes) competing.
Had a great day, with 2 courses in one day. Car went very well, with loads of grip available. Managed to get a new PB of 95.07sec combined time (2.2 sec off my old time). Got 2nd in Class and 9th overall. This weekend, a double header at Gurston Down.
What a rubbish weekend!
Saturday saw very greasy conditions, no grip what so ever. Some drizzly showers throughout the day kept us guessing which tyres to use. Me, 1st practice wets. The rest of the day slicks, which were ok, and the lesser of two evils. 1st timed run was interesting though, as waiting to do my run and the heavens opened. Ended up 2nd in class, and I don’t think I drove at all well.
Sunday? Written off! Driving to the venue the rain came in (sideways!!), and after what I felt was a rubbish day Saturday, decided to pack up and go home. The last time I drove at Wiscombe in those conditions, I ended up upside down!!
I live to fight another day.
The good side of the weekend, the wonderful hospitality of Mark & Linzi. Good food, good company, and most importantly a range of good ciders!!!!!!!!
Next event, Abingdon Car-nival on the 13th June.
Come along and cheer Ian Gaskell and the Westfield at Wiscombe Park this weekend. Wiscombe Park is just south of Honiton and within easy reach of the M5 and A30/A303
WISCOMBE PARK LOCATION CLICK HERE
Entry is just £6 for adults with accompanied U16s free of charge. With access to the paddock and the hill it is a great day out in the beautiful Devon countryside.
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