A couple of weekends ago, I got to go to the "friendly Circuit" Mallory park. This was the first race track I ever went to with my dad many years ago and I will always love it.
I was attending for Legends Racing UK and Motors TV and would compile their website reports, I also had the privilege of meeting James Holman the driver of Legends #83 (@legendnumber83 for twitter users)who had very kindly put my blog web address on the back of his car! I can now die happy with a life box ticked. Cheers James.
My day started with a cup of coffee with the Holman family and a quick look at my logo. I then went of in-search of a place to park myself complete with laptop for the day and lucky me got to sit at the top of the tower just next to the circuit commentator. A great view of the whole track which is a novelty, I wasn't going to miss anything, I normally have to rely on the circuit CCTV to catch incidents. On the race schedule today were 3x Legends races, 3x UK Pickup Championship and a classic clubmans race. While I was waiting for my area to be unlocked, I was asked by the circuit steward if I fancied a ride in the safety car to help with final checks to the track, well it would of been rude to say no. So that was two life boxes ticked on the same day. I can also report the hairpin is very banked and Devils elbow is tighter than I thought. What a track!
All of the days races were highly entertaining both the legends and the pickups provided extremely close racing keeping me glued to the track. I also had the pleasure of sharing the control tower with the great guys spotting for the pickups, this provided a great insight. I also had the company of Ian Snowman from Autosport and Motorsport news another great guy.
I managed a great walk around the paddock chatting to Drivers and teams about all sorts. However this was the same day as the Italian GP and I find it impossible to avoid the race and watch it at home. This is proving great practice for when sky have the F1 rights, I can say it's going to be a nightmare! Just stay in bed all day a lot easier.
A great day my reports are below.
Motors TV Legends Report
Legends UK Race Report
Finally reports and things on the way.....
Bathurst race reports (can't wait)
www.v8times.co.uk articles probably 2
Britcar 24hr race report with Gary Marshall (@marshallgp)
Plus my blogs to keep a look out
Cheers Guys
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