And here goes another post about event on the same track. It kind of feels weird to come to work track on Saturday as I normally use the very same road on my Monday-Friday commute. Well, at least I know which potholes to avoid.
Back to business. Few weeks ago my good friend Cambell sent me a text asking if I was up to some circuit action. Surely you can’t say no to such question, plus, it’s been a while he started his new job and as you can imagine it takes a while to pick up the flow of how new office works (and remembering all of the names!) so we haven’t had much talk recently. Either way 30-odd quid later tickets popped up in my Silverstone app and off we go. Again. This time three of us, one not interested in cars at all, but decent book seems to have filled the gap. Yay.
Although I am well aware of the BRSCC events I have never really visited one before. Maybe because it’s not one of the biggest events and I don’t really know anyone who is participating in any of the classes. Until now. Here goes Cambell’s family members with mk4 (I think it’s mk4?) Miata (or MX-5) which is rather well built and quite competitive on track:
I am no race driver and I did not drive the car, but it does look fast and, at least from engineering point of view, solid. Solid was the result too – the driver started fifth and finished third in his class. That is great result considering fairly short race! Sadly the race was red-flagged at some point due to the big crash. From what I know one driver had broken ribs but at least no life threatening condition. It may be little inappropriate to take/share photographs of the incidents but I find it to be very good reminder that motorsport can be very dangerous and no expense should be questioned for safety engineering. So here’s the unfortunate event:
Otherwise I was really pleased to see some single seaters action. I kind of have soft spot for open-wheelers. Someone have said that real racing cars do not have doors. I agree. But they are death traps.
Because they are so open I always find interesting to analyse the uprights and suspension arms design. They simply have something that I find satisfying. So loads of pictures of those below. Other than that, I do spend ages looking at various engineering solutions and taking pictures. It is always so satisfying to discover something that’s been done in a way you would never think of, and it is a great material for engineering discussions.
Have to admit – we didn’t stay till the end. But to be honest, burger van closed up before we left, at around 4 o’clock, so think it was close to the end anyway. And despite having numerous hot drinks, hot food and occasionally popping indoor I did get cold. Very bad timing. Our RCZ failed MOT requiring some work which I would prefer not to do to get well faster, but hey, the moment spring compressors arrive I’ll be out putting it back together.
For the wrap up, few more (in my opinion nice) pictures:
