Lakeside Laps V18 - 4 August 2013

[nat225]

The last one was really good. Everyone had common sense and good consideration. Also people drove at similar pace. Let's hope the next one will be the same

In the BMW track day, there was a Falcon V8 driver who was holding up on every corner, got moved to the lowest group. In the Timeattack, the organiser either give warnings or if already in the lowest group probably banned.

[grandturismo]

I'm pumped to have a go...and meet everyone. Thank very much for the opportunity!
I see Al's GTI rockin' around Milton sometimes...can't wait to see it on the track.

Where you at, where you at? I never see anybody!!

[Deezy]

Reserve for me please Clay! I can make this one as I don't have to work on Sundays!

[909OGO]

Can you put me down as reserves please, thanks Clay.

[audi-tone]

Lakeside Laps V18 - 4 August 2013

Reserve list please.

[team_v]

Okay, reserve list has been updated

[Ben J]

Re: Lakeside Laps V18 - 4 August 2013

Reserve list please

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[chrishelliwell]

Can you chuck me on the reserve list (if there are any spots left)
Cheers

[tunelliner]

Can you chuck me on the reserve list (if there are any spots left)
Cheers

[Wolfman101]

Reserve me too please.

[team_v]

reserve list has been updated

[Machine]

With the cones in place it is not really worth overtaking on the back part of the track unless the car is very very slow and waves you past, this has only happened once so far when we had the nissan S-cargo or a car that blew a vaccum line etc.

In my video from the weekend just gone I think it was Heather to the left coming into hungry after the chicanes, she was doing everything safe to allow the passing of a few cars in that section

I can corroborate. There were a few instances of cars slowing down on the back straight to allow faster drivers to overtake. I remember Migs overtaking there once and Nat slowed down for me but I signalled him to just keep going. As polite and thoughtful as it is, it's always up to the overtaking driver whether or not to make the move, keeping in mind it's happy laps and you're among friends and no one wants their cars coming together.

[willwho]

Will have to put my name down for the next one, didn't realise that cars had to be regoed to take part. Student funds means that my mk1 won't be renewed til at least next month

[nat225]

I can corroborate. There were a few instances of cars slowing down on the back straight to allow faster drivers to overtake. I remember Migs overtaking there once and Nat slowed down for me but I signalled him to just keep going. As polite and thoughtful as it is, it's always up to the overtaking driver whether or not to make the move, keeping in mind it's happy laps and you're among friends and no one wants their cars coming together.

and I always slow down (by actually maintaining my line on the very left all the way from the last corner to after the kink, and even brake lightly instead of doing a 1/4 mile rush) on the long straight whenever i see a car (fast in corners) on my mirror. this way, Al / Ben / Sean / Don / etc.. and even for Rhys, so they get to enjoy the corners enthusiastically without me being too close in front of them & i get to learn their lines too! safer gaps, happy drivers, happy laps!!

[team_v]

and I always slow down (by actually maintaining my line on the very left all the way from the last corner to after the kink, and even brake lightly instead of doing a 1/4 mile rush) on the long straight whenever i see a car (fast in corners) on my mirror. this way, Al / Ben / Sean / Don / etc.. and even for Rhys, so they get to enjoy the corners enthusiastically without me being too close in front of them & i get to learn their lines too! safer gaps, happy drivers, happy laps!!

And this is what it's all about.
I want to remind everyone that it is happy laps, not a race so it doesn't matter if you get overtaken or if you held your "position".
If you get waved past on the back of the circuit then that's fine with me but we want these to remain safe and enjoyable for all concerned, not to cause headaches and red mist which could cause any stupid behaviour.

There was a good comment posted in the V17 thread that i think needs to be read by everyone.
I have included the direct link below for easy reference:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f21/lakeside-laps-v17-6-july-2013-a-86171-14.html#post970972