[Mi10]

Originally Posted by jagxf

i was following the red matiz for a lap, it was a 3 wheeler for most of the lap. that was some serious driving.

Yeah, the Matiz was driving like an Autorickshaw in corners. Breath taking to see it cornering on 3 wheels.

i have only seen cars driving on 2/3 wheels in our Captain's films.

@Jassi: Man, you really cooled my nervers. Remeber in your first round of laps, you were behind me (Azure Grey Swift-P). I was slowest in corners and clumsiest in exiting, and you were just following me at my own pace. Somehow i got a feeling as if i was being safegaurded from those mean Mumbai Esteems.

Your exhaust was really cool. beautiful bass

[headers]

Originally Posted by Rahulkool

did a 360* spin in his car, another first on track .

So you were that crazy driver:LOL

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

My kids had a wonderful time when they went on track with me after all the cars had retired. Thanks to Farhan for that.

A +1 to that - My daughter was all excited when she came to the track and I had to satisfy her demands - Thanks Sideways a.k.a Farhan V for that kind gesture. She'll remember you for some time to come

[Rahulkool]

Here is one video, switch on the speakers :P

YouTube - Trackday

Originally Posted by headers

So you were that crazy driver:LOL

I was in the passanger seat hehe, till now i have not spin out on track

[jassi]

Originally Posted by Mi10

@Jassi: Man, you really cooled my nervers. Remeber in your first round of laps, you were behind me (Azure Grey Swift-P). I was slowest in corners and clumsiest in exiting, and you were just following me at my own pace. Somehow i got a feeling as if i was being safegaurded from those mean Mumbai Esteems.

Your exhaust was really cool. beautiful bass

hehe yeah I remember - being the first time on track, I too was taking it easy (as instructed) and then these maniac esteems were just going all around us

Originally Posted by Rahulkool

Here is one video, switch on the speakers :P

Nice video and yeah in the end you got my santro

[Rahulkool]

^^ I hope you got your exhaust note you were looking for

[Sideways]

It was great meeting you all, and I am glad everyone had a good time and there were no major incidents.

I think it is time we organised a full blown track day. The last time we did this was about 3 years back. We will have all safety features in place, organise refreshments etc.

Lets plan it when it is a little cooler, maybe in August or September. Probably on a F1 weekend. We can have a dish setup and see the race.

[Rahulkool]

^^ that would be amazing, i am in for it



Here are few pics from my friends cam

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rahulko...7623452982711/

[jagxf]

@sideways: nice meeting you yesterday. you come out with brilliant ideas lol. we should do a track day i am game.

[headers]

Originally Posted by Sideways

Lets plan it when it is a little cooler, maybe in August or September. Probably on a F1 weekend. We can have a dish setup and see the race.

Yup Farhan, Am game for a trackday..anytime, just anytime

Originally Posted by Rahulkool

Nice Banner and the one who got it done was such a sweet soul. How much did it cost btw?

[anekho]

Great stuff guys! Looks like you had a blast!

Originally Posted by Rahulkool

Here is one video, switch on the speakers :P

Really nice video! Are you in a palio?

Originally Posted by jassi

Nice video and yeah in the end you got my santro

Just saw the video! Dude, you santro sounds amazing Really has a sweet note!

Cheers!

[Shan2nu]

It was great meeting you all, and I am glad everyone had a good time and there were no major incidents.

I think it is time we organised a full blown track day. The last time we did this was about 3 years back. We will have all safety features in place, organise refreshments etc.

Lets plan it when it is a little cooler, maybe in August or September. Probably on a F1 weekend. We can have a dish setup and see the race.

Yup, i think it was in March 2007. Please make it a 2 day event this time as well. Driving down 730kms for half a day of track time doesn't make sense for me.

Shan2nu

[Rahulkool]

Originally Posted by anekho

Great stuff guys! Looks like you had a blast!

Really nice video! Are you in a palio?

yeah i was driving the car while one my friend is making the video

[s3va]

Originally Posted by Rahulkool

yeah i was driving the car while one my friend is making the video

wow man, so excited to see a palio doing so well, what tyres were you on ? and any mods ? I presume its a 1.6

EDIT : Damn it, I saw your garage only after I typed the above. So now my question would be is the data on your garage up to date ?

[yzfrj]

Monday morning took bath, brushed and the other daily "stuff".
Had a quick bite, watched some tv another small lunch.
Got dressed, took bag, ID card.
Car Keys and
Helmet...!

Waiiit... Helmet ? for car ? Yeah.. what is wrong ?
Wake up track day is over.

This really happened today. I kid you not...!


What a day...! I'm simply blown away.
It was hot like cray, still it was a blast.

Air temperature was around 38-39C and inside the car it was 41-43C (depending on which lap you are in) Yes with the windows rolled down. (not fully rolled down due to obvious reasons)

Met up with 2theMax (Hari) near Chennai Trade Center and another chap from Xbhp (Karthik who is near my place and nitrous had given my number to him)

We were bang on time and reached around 12pm. Bike session was in progress. Soon after the Bangy boys landed. Roamed around met up with some bangy chaps and some new lads. Heat was getting to me already.
1 Ltr water finished already. Needed a "chai" so was searching around and then we met up with ElantraGT (Hari, yup another Hari). Nice lad he was kind enough to take us out in his car for some tea.

Came back and the number of cars had doubled and the bangy gang went for lunch. A list was made and was left at the table near the office got my name in.Shot some bikes and we were waiting to get the bikes session over. 1 pm it was done. Paid the entry fee and ready to roll. Took the car and parked inside the pits

Slipstream was giving a "overview" and do's and don't.
Took some more pics and I was getting too impatient, so bagged the cam and did 4 laps. Man did it feel good.

I'd really like to thank Manek, if it wasn't for him I wouldn't have done a 2:31.852 on my 9 Year 95k Kms zen with "slick" tyres

I'm one happy lad.
Even though I was not able to beat the flying "man"-ek

Manek, sir you are now my sworn enemy. My competition. My sole target the next track day. You know I'm kidding don't you ?
But I do want to ride shotgun just to see do it ?
Is it running on Petrol or is it Nuclear fuel ?

Originally Posted by headers

Our man Manek in his M800 5speed was at 2:31

What about me ? I was only off by .810

Originally Posted by Venom_rider

What an amazing day! I will upload the rest of the images later

You better upload the pic soon
Check your PM please

Originally Posted by aargee

How did I forget to mention YZFRJ? Nice meeting you too; PM me for any help on Rx rebuild, I'll help you..

Thank you very much buddy, nice meeting you too. I'm in the process of arranging some "$" for the Rx project.

Originally Posted by Mi10

P.S: Guys in case if you guys got a snap of my Grey swift, (by chance atleast) please share it. Thanks

Don't have an "on track" snap. However I have a very low res video of me overtaking your car (I think) on track.

Originally Posted by ikoneer

I have taken some pics, will post them later from home.
ps: sorry for the long post.

Nice meeting you man. Hope you liked my "spin"

PS : A few pics and video (very low res) coming up shortly.

[ikoneer]

Originally Posted by yzfrj

Wake up track day is over.
This really happened today. I kid you not...!

When i went to bed yesterday night, the track effect was echoling in my mind and i felt like i was going in circles doing the turns and being pulled to a side at each turns.

The taste of the track will remain for many days.