Ferrari F-360GT - Silverstone Circuit! I was in the hot seat and getting instructed on the vehicle. We had been through some basic training on how the car would handle through the corners and basic braking zones. The instructor had mentioned that we would probably not be taking the car to its full potential - although I intended to prove him wrong. I watched most of the other drivers slowly limp out of the pits and down to the track. My car was the last to go but instead of cautiously making my way I put my foot down and booted it. This seemed to please my instructor as he didn't take to my lack of circuit racing at all. The exit onto the track is at the back of the course before Vale. so I could ease my way around the first couple of corners. The thing about Silverstone is that it is so wide and flat you fell like you're in a car park. This makes hitting the apex a little tricky but I soldiered on. It seemed incredible that my many years on the Playstation and PSP had little help for my practical track experience. I knew the corners but hitting them in a real car was a bit harder. Around Beckett's the first 2 laps I was a little wide and couldn't get out of the corner quick enough. But the third lap was my swan song. I kept the car tight throughout with only a slight hiccup at the Priory. As I came to Beckett's my line was superb and I got the acceleration timed just right on the exit. As I came to the end of the straight I looked down to see 165km/hr on the dash. Unfortunately we had to brake a little earlier to pit in otherwise I am sure it would of been well over 170km/hr. Even so I was very proud of my laps and the instructor sounded pretty impressed by the final lap. I received a score of 82% from him and he said it was unfortunate to be judged on all 3 laps rather than the last. I don't think I am ready for my super licence yet - but there is potential.
Monday, 16 March 2009
The One with the Drive
Ferrari F-360GT - Silverstone Circuit! I was in the hot seat and getting instructed on the vehicle. We had been through some basic training on how the car would handle through the corners and basic braking zones. The instructor had mentioned that we would probably not be taking the car to its full potential - although I intended to prove him wrong. I watched most of the other drivers slowly limp out of the pits and down to the track. My car was the last to go but instead of cautiously making my way I put my foot down and booted it. This seemed to please my instructor as he didn't take to my lack of circuit racing at all. The exit onto the track is at the back of the course before Vale. so I could ease my way around the first couple of corners. The thing about Silverstone is that it is so wide and flat you fell like you're in a car park. This makes hitting the apex a little tricky but I soldiered on. It seemed incredible that my many years on the Playstation and PSP had little help for my practical track experience. I knew the corners but hitting them in a real car was a bit harder. Around Beckett's the first 2 laps I was a little wide and couldn't get out of the corner quick enough. But the third lap was my swan song. I kept the car tight throughout with only a slight hiccup at the Priory. As I came to Beckett's my line was superb and I got the acceleration timed just right on the exit. As I came to the end of the straight I looked down to see 165km/hr on the dash. Unfortunately we had to brake a little earlier to pit in otherwise I am sure it would of been well over 170km/hr. Even so I was very proud of my laps and the instructor sounded pretty impressed by the final lap. I received a score of 82% from him and he said it was unfortunate to be judged on all 3 laps rather than the last. I don't think I am ready for my super licence yet - but there is potential.
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