Jo, Paul, Colin, Steve & Sam - brilliant meeting you all on such a lovely warm sunny day today.
... Where to begin!?!
I learnt so much about my GT3 and how to get so much more out of it.
Techniques like trail braking and threshold braking were new concepts to me having never done any track days or advanced driving before, and it was astonishing to see how these techniques are so integral to getting the most out of a 911.
Despite my lack of experience driving at this level, today it became obvious to me why the 911 has been so successful for 50 odd years - the engine isn't in the wrong place at all, it's in the BEST place - if you know what you're doing. It's that last part that stumps those who don't take the time to learn the 911's unique characteristics.
The facilities at Millbrook are something to behold, the dips, bends, camber changes of the Alpine circuit often gave way to some breathtaking views, it's such a shame no cameras are allowed! Most intense bit was the high speed bowl, but I'm not saying any more...
The Caterham gymkhana at the end was the icing on the cake! Great fun.
After today I definitely feel more comfortable with my GT3. I now know a lot more about where the cars limits are, and the do's and don'ts when I'm near those limits. There's so much to learn though and to practice, and today was a huge eye opener in this regard.
I highly recommend this CATDT day to anyone wanting to learn how to handle a 911 - but I think the instructors will tailor training to your specific needs and the car you're driving - in our case today it was 911's, but you'll get as much value if you were to say take a Cayman.
Thanks again to Jo for organising everything and keeping us well watered and fed, and to Paul, our unflappable, professional and knowledgable instructor-extraordinaire for the day.
Finally - a big thank you to Sundeep for suggesting I attend this event in the first place - money very well spent! :thumb:
... Now... Where is that Nurburgring thingy... :grin: