It was a full entry and quite a long day, but the weather was good and we came home unscathed
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It initially seemed a bit quick and scary not having driven at Gurston since April, and that was only one run before the gearbox let go! But the times came down as the day went on and it gradually came back to us.
We were getting 5+ mph more than previously through the speed trap at the bottom of the first section, showing the engine is definately pulling stronger from the start line.
However, we are temporarliy back on the old front struts whilst the struts with the coil overs on are being repaired after the off in Germany.
The springs are a bit softer, allowing the rear wheel to lift a bit more and we couldn't get such good drive out of the last corner for the long final drag up the hill.
So what we gained on the first section, we lost on the second. Our times were getting close to previous but not quite there.
There was a lovely BMW CSL in the paddock. The chap seemed very nervous in the morning when I spoke to him but he went well and kept on the track.
There was also an interesting tow car in the field.
He happened to park next to us, making for an interesting photo op
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