'Something very special'

[David]

Today I attended a track Day at Castle Combe.
Cars to be driven included the Ford Fiestas & Focus ST, Lotus and single seaters. The single seater and Fiesta combination was decided upon and a great day was had by all 25+ participants. A mix of experienced, novice, lads and lassies were there to see who would come out top. Sunshine, rain thunder and lightning, we had it all! Two single seaters went off and were damaged.
At the end of the day there was a debrief and we were told that a good score was around 70+%, an exceptional score was 80+% and 'anything over 90% was something very rare and very special'.
Yet today one person got a score over 90%

I am glad to report the winning score of 95% was achieved.......................... .....................not by me (I was just a spectator) but by my daughter Becky. Apparently she has and I quote the instructor 'pure natural ability' and should seriously consider a future in motorsport. He must have been impressed because he told us twice and also went over and spoke to my wife!

Here is his report.




The look on some of the other participants faces was priceless.
One very proud Dad.


Becky after completing the single seater session in pouring rain.

[johnwp5bcoupe]

Give here a pat on the back for me David

I see the assessment was in the dry David but she is on intermediates or wet tyres

I met a lot of good drivers over the years who never made it so to speak the difference one of contacts and money

[bebopdeluxe]

What a nice story. Now to sell up and pay for it all ;D Tell Becky well done!!! Should pass her driving test first time then or is she too young at the moment??

[David]

She did pass first time Glenn and has been driving for a number of years now. This was her first time on a track day. As for the weather John, it started sunny and ended up with the thunder, lightning etc.

Here she is, first in a Ford, then single seater complete with 'rooster tails'

[bebopdeluxe]

They dare not let me on the track ;D