A Thanks to The Vmax Guys
Not been in here for a spell, have been chilling out for the past week. Thinking from what i have read, everyone seems to have enjoyed the MB Starfire Vmax day, so firstly I would like to take this time to re thank Craig Williams, his wife and all his grid and safety teams, who ensured we all had a great day out. Also to george, (GF Williams for his superb photography as well as being such a good guy).
I would also like to point out to you all, that whilst I spent quite a lot of time on organising this event myself, CW, spent just as much as, or more, arranging, liaising and sorting out all the details for the day, must be best part of 200 E mails during the past 6 months, so the time and effort he expended on our behalf was enormous, bearing in mind he has his work and own Vmax days to spend time on. So I would like to think everyone should be extremely grateful to him for not only taking us on as a forum for the event, but to the extent that the day was so enjoyable to which this was his main and sole aim, giving us all an opportunity to push our cars that little extra bit in a safe enviroment.
I would also like to thank Graham 230K from our forum, he guided me and sorted out a few hiccups on the admin side of the forum regards the early stages of this day, so many thanks for that Graham, appreciated.
Lastly, to the guys who attended the day, with particular mention to CSR (Colin), he recruited 13 guys, sorted the paperwork and payments, took a hugh burden off my shoulders, thanks Colin, and a further mention to Marty 359, Alx, DVB, Lopes and Gary, Benjy, Simon M, Nudenut, Maff, Palmball, Olly and jack, markbe, and Brabus K8 and his crew, and all your cars, as well as all the new faces I met and chatted with, great catching up with you all, and hope to cross paths again in the near future, perhaps at a meet, albeit a few of you will be at Goodwood in May.
The day was not without incident, a couple of cars suffered engine failure, yet to hear the consequences of this, monaro and a CLS, but will advise, a further 3 people to my knowledge suffered cooling pump problems as well, not major, but restricted their outings on circuit on the day, and a front lip spoiler was despatched at some stage as well. I also understand from third parties that a few cars suffered from stone chip damage, I have not had this reported to me directly, but only from third parties, if so, yes its disappointing, and I have discussed this briefly with CW, but I am sure if you were to ask everyone on the day if they would attend this event again the majority would have said yes, it was a great day out.
On a personal note, I was dissappointed not to have been faster, and then the final lap of the day head to head with the master Lopes 80, he nailed me, and en route achieved a 191MPH top speed, amazing. Now trying to strip the weight from my car, for a next time, should there be one.
Thanks to CW, his team and all you guys for a most memorable day.
