POINT and SQUIRT - High Performance Small Cars
Track Day Reports
Kemble Airfield - De Tomaso Club Day
Posted 13 Oct 2001
Two days of fine weather in a row meant that I was itching to try my slicks
on track again, so I snapped up a last minute place at Kemble Airfield. The
day had about 5 public spaces, with the rest taken up by a De Tomaso club.
After a foggy start, the weather was great and I was having a wail of a time
on my ex-Clio Cup team slick tyres. My speed through corners since previous
visits was greatly improved, although the change in handling made me more
cautious through the chicanes. On balance the slicks are fab and when I get
fully used to them I'll be zoomin'
I spent some time watching the assembled exotica. There were De Tomasos of
different types, and I can't honestly tell you which is which. Most were
Panteras, but there were some others too. In addition, two Lamborghinis,
a Viper, several Porsches, a mad Ford RS 200 and some race cars made for
quite a show. Kemble days are often dominated hot hatches and Caterfields,
but today was quite special.
Pictures from the day
I was just getting used to my slicks, and ready to chase some seriously
expensive cars, when I had an upset. A funny thunking started coming from
my Clio's front axles, so I had to stop. Diagnosis on the spot suggests an
easy repair, but it will have to go off to Renault to have the work done.
So, an early bath but a nice day out.
Justin
