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Had a great day with CAT Driver Training yesterday at Millbrook.
Decided I wanted some one to one coaching on performance driving techniques and getting the most from my R35 and this day certainly delivered!
We started on the Mile Straight, by exploring the GTR's immense stopping power. Even from very high speeds, it stops unbelievably quickly, but the best bit was learning to brake in the most optimal manner, without triggering the ABS.
Then on to the High Speed Bowl to look at use of power to control the vehicle, by doing rapid lane changes. Of course I also did some high speed runs and I went the fastest I've ever been
. Not saying how fast, but lane 5 had an intermittent wildlife problem:nervous:, which meant a bit of caution was required
. Mental.
Next up, was looking at vehicle grip on the Apron; essentially driving in a tight circle, increasing throttle, until the edge of grip is exceeded. Then using throttle, rather than steering, to regain control. Boy this car hangs on.
The Handling Circuit was my next destination; essentially a short track, with a number of technical bends. A real blast here, learning about the right line, braking styles and getting the power on early in the bends. Getting faster lap after lap.
, and I really feel like I am beggining to see what the car can do. Squealing tyres a good thing apparently!
Off to the Alpine Roads in the hills then for 2 sessions, and they were just as described. Tight bends, rapid descents and ascents, blind crests, hairpins, strong cambers..... all I can say is bloomin excellent for driving in an R35 and no need to go to the Alps to find them. Fast road driving at its best.
Finally back to the Handling Circuit to do some laps to test everyting I had learnt. Again the car just blew me away with what it could do.
Big thanks to Colin for a top day, and having someone by your side to guide you really makes a difference and I learnt loads. Millbrook is also fantastic venue and must qualify for the shortlist of petrolhead nirvana
Decided I wanted some one to one coaching on performance driving techniques and getting the most from my R35 and this day certainly delivered!
We started on the Mile Straight, by exploring the GTR's immense stopping power. Even from very high speeds, it stops unbelievably quickly, but the best bit was learning to brake in the most optimal manner, without triggering the ABS.
Then on to the High Speed Bowl to look at use of power to control the vehicle, by doing rapid lane changes. Of course I also did some high speed runs and I went the fastest I've ever been
Next up, was looking at vehicle grip on the Apron; essentially driving in a tight circle, increasing throttle, until the edge of grip is exceeded. Then using throttle, rather than steering, to regain control. Boy this car hangs on.
The Handling Circuit was my next destination; essentially a short track, with a number of technical bends. A real blast here, learning about the right line, braking styles and getting the power on early in the bends. Getting faster lap after lap.
Off to the Alpine Roads in the hills then for 2 sessions, and they were just as described. Tight bends, rapid descents and ascents, blind crests, hairpins, strong cambers..... all I can say is bloomin excellent for driving in an R35 and no need to go to the Alps to find them. Fast road driving at its best.
Finally back to the Handling Circuit to do some laps to test everyting I had learnt. Again the car just blew me away with what it could do.
Big thanks to Colin for a top day, and having someone by your side to guide you really makes a difference and I learnt loads. Millbrook is also fantastic venue and must qualify for the shortlist of petrolhead nirvana