Thruxton in the MX5

[andy tims]

Decided to take the MX5 on track at Thruxton. It's the fastest circuit in the UK, but despite being on an active airfield, has a very low noise limit - 90db static. My Exige is 96.5bd static so way too loud. My wife also had a drive. Her first time on track.

Pics & a couple of short video clips if you're interested.















https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tf6x3pq4GE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLbwIDUVI_c

The little car was heroic. Loads of body roll but great grip from the Bridgestone Road tyres, brakes stayed strong all day (helped by me always being hard & late on them) it was a joy to drive and we claimed several higher powered scalps.

The circuit is sublime. Would love to be able to get on with the Lotus, but that doesn't look likely.

[reggie747]

Sounds and looks like you had a smashing day there Andy...

[AlphaOmega]

Great stuff. Love Thruxton - it's the fastest I've been on a circuit.

I've embedded your clips, Andy.

[ralphy]

Excellent fun!

Was your wife accompanied by an instructor?

R

[Macca]

One circuit I’ve never even visited and I really should, the golf would go well I’m sure

Great photos looks fabulous


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[g40steve]

Nice photos & vids :)
Good cars apart from the chocolate gearbox. They increased the power on the later models but removed the torque to rectify this problem.
Mate has a 262 bhp monster, don’t ask about the cost, but he builds & races them for a living.