OK 2009 is off and running 3 Sisters easter Sat and Harewood on the Sunday. Jono broke his duck at the first meeting. I gave him a quick walk around the track some ideas on what lines to take and the young monkey rather than stuff her into the nearest tyre wall (which I felt was a definite possibility) went quicker all day ending with a low 55 sec run. I eventually won the class after a titanic struggle with 2 Clio cup 172 cars (they beat me last year) with my final run of 52.68. Considering Jono didnt know what he was doing, the very tricky track, lack of a diff and duff tyres he easily wins driver of the day.
Next day at Harewood I beat my best time of last year easily but came out 5th with 69.24 to the winners 67.22 (new record) but I think I was the first "usable" road car.
Lots of debate re class rules and will see how that pans out over the year. I hope to go quicker yet as my new tyres scrub in and we fiddle more with the suspension.
Tony Hart of primma Racing was running stunning times in his stripped out 5 but had a few mechanical issues.
Next event back at Harewood for the 9th May
All part of the fun.