After a track inspection and familiarisation run, AGH! was off at break-neck speed around the circuit. I started third on the track ( OK, I was number three to get in the queue out of 20 cars) and by the end of the first lap was last! As the laps progressed, so my times got faster so much so that I actually managed to overtake two other cars! One thing is for sure, AGH! remains glued to the tarmac. I managed 110 mph down the back straight at one point during the afternoon. Anyone contemplating changing their brake setup to the EBC disks and pads - my advise is to do it! They were brilliant and never faded during the afternoon, even though the pads only have 500 miles wear.
The sunday of the 17th was spent at the Yorkshire Rally. AGH! had a rest whilst we examined the stalls and lines of cars. AGH! even had some admiring comments. The weather stayed fine and all had an interesting time - I nearly brought a set of TOYO tyres from MOT (not bad at £125 for 4) See more images.
Now I had always considered that all MX's were equal. After the track event I now know different. There are three different types. The first is the standard car (AGH!). The second is the standard car plus a TURBO. These look and sound the same as AGH! but tend to shoot past just when you think you have it made. The last are the type that have bolted on a SUPERCHARGER. These not only sound like a Spitfire on heat but also tend to come from nowhere and dissapear just as quick! During the afternoon I learnt to listen for the high pitched whine as the supercharged MX came near. One day!
