Little Havens Charity Track Day

Boxer · 09-17-2008, 01:05 PM

I participated in a charity track day on Sunday for the Little Havens Childrens Hospice in the UK. For a GBP 25 donation, you got a several lap ride in a supercar on the track. Great day all around and could not have been for a better cause. Over 30 Ferraris, Lambos, Ford GT40s, an Ariel Atom, and a Porsche Carrera GT participated. By the end of the day I believe well over 300 rides were given and certainly all the passengers I had were highly enthusiastic.

We started the day by meeting in central London at the crack of dawn for a tunnel run out of the city and up to the track. Fantastic noise hearing a line of Ferraris go cruising through tunnels. Blue skies were the norm and the temperature was in the high 60's. Perfect driving conditions. Once out of London, we meet up with a second group and the multi colored Ferrari formation continued to grow as we rolled down the highway. After a short stop for breakfast, it was on to the track and time to get down to work. Upon arrival, we were given the opportunity to take a few "warm up, learn the track" laps on our own. As I had never driven on a banked track, I has glad to have the opportunity to sort out the new challenge on my own before having to do it with someone sitting next to me. It is really not much different than any other track, figure out the right line, and you are set.

Shortly thereafter, it was time to line up at the passenger pick up location. The support team and marshalling were excellent and everything ran smoothly throughout the day. Seeing the smiles on the faces as people got back out of the cars made the whole event more than worthwhile.

Personally, the highlights were a ride in the Ariel Atom and seeing the 275 GTS being driven with vigor down the straight.

Boxer · 09-17-2008, 01:19 PM

A few more pictures

agp22 · 09-17-2008, 03:26 PM

Wow, pretty crazy, and pretty narrow too...

stile - alpine · 09-17-2008, 08:29 PM

actually too narrow for me, don't know if I'd have the guts to drive a Ferrari there!

did you take the 360 there?

very nice pictures, the 360 Spider with CS details looks nice, the Scuderias also look amazing!

Boxer · 09-17-2008, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stile - alpine

actually too narrow for me, don't know if I'd have the guts to drive a Ferrari there!

did you take the 360 there?

very nice pictures, the 360 Spider with CS details looks nice, the Scuderias also look amazing!

The 430 Scuderias were very impressive. Amazingly quick cars. Definitely much faster than the 360 CS.

I drove the 360 Modena.

Chrishawk4 · 09-17-2008, 09:19 PM

Looks like it was an absolutely amazing time. Is that your 360, the first set of pictures, 2nd row, 3rd in?

Chris

Boxer · 09-17-2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrishawk4

Looks like it was an absolutely amazing time. Is that your 360, the first set of pictures, 2nd row, 3rd in?

Chris

Yes. Bottom row, first post middle picture.

t1fosI · 09-18-2008, 05:38 AM

Great pictures!

Did you get to ride in that other F-Car, the GT40?

Those matching Fords look absolutely fantastic!!

(I can't believe I just said that

)

Many thanks!

.

Boxer · 09-18-2008, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t1fosI

Great pictures!

Did you get to ride in that other F-Car, the GT40?

Those matching Fords look absolutely fantastic!!

(I can't believe I just said that

)

Many thanks!

.

Did not get to ride in a GT40. They sounded great and were very quick in a straight line.

luluferrari21 · 09-20-2008, 12:40 PM

actually I have to say a big thank you to Boxer -
as I took my F355 on the track and didnt' realize what exactly they meat by a "banked" track until I was ( what felt like) at 90 deg angle!!!

oh boy I was scared the first time!!!! and I must admit I only managed a max speed of around 55 on the bends

then Boxer took me in his 360 and showed me how it should be done!!!

Boxer · 09-21-2008, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luluferrari21

actually I have to say a big thank you to Boxer -
as I took my F355 on the track and didnt' realize what exactly they meat by a "banked" track until I was ( what felt like) at 90 deg angle!!!

oh boy I was scared the first time!!!! and I must admit I only managed a max speed of around 55 on the bends

then Boxer took me in his 360 and showed me how it should be done!!!

My pleasure. It was great to see you developing more confidence ( and quite a bit more speed) thoughout the day.

09-17-2008, 01:05 PM	#1
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,793	Little Havens Charity Track Day I participated in a charity track day on Sunday for the Little Havens Childrens Hospice in the UK. For a GBP 25 donation, you got a several lap ride in a supercar on the track. Great day all around and could not have been for a better cause. Over 30 Ferraris, Lambos, Ford GT40s, an Ariel Atom, and a Porsche Carrera GT participated. By the end of the day I believe well over 300 rides were given and certainly all the passengers I had were highly enthusiastic. We started the day by meeting in central London at the crack of dawn for a tunnel run out of the city and up to the track. Fantastic noise hearing a line of Ferraris go cruising through tunnels. Blue skies were the norm and the temperature was in the high 60's. Perfect driving conditions. Once out of London, we meet up with a second group and the multi colored Ferrari formation continued to grow as we rolled down the highway. After a short stop for breakfast, it was on to the track and time to get down to work. Upon arrival, we were given the opportunity to take a few "warm up, learn the track" laps on our own. As I had never driven on a banked track, I has glad to have the opportunity to sort out the new challenge on my own before having to do it with someone sitting next to me. It is really not much different than any other track, figure out the right line, and you are set. Shortly thereafter, it was time to line up at the passenger pick up location. The support team and marshalling were excellent and everything ran smoothly throughout the day. Seeing the smiles on the faces as people got back out of the cars made the whole event more than worthwhile. Personally, the highlights were a ride in the Ariel Atom and seeing the 275 GTS being driven with vigor down the straight. Attached Images Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

09-17-2008, 01:19 PM	#2
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,793	A few more pictures Attached Images Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

09-17-2008, 03:26 PM	#3
agp22 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Ferrari Life Posts: 364	Wow, pretty crazy, and pretty narrow too... ... racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting... (Steve McQueen / Le Mans)

09-17-2008, 08:29 PM	#4
stile - alpine Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brazil Ferrari Life Posts: 2,856 Name: stile	actually too narrow for me, don't know if I'd have the guts to drive a Ferrari there! did you take the 360 there? very nice pictures, the 360 Spider with CS details looks nice, the Scuderias also look amazing! "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." - J. P. Kennedy

09-17-2008, 09:19 PM	#6
Chrishawk4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Detroit, Michigan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,830 Name: Chris Hawkins	Looks like it was an absolutely amazing time. Is that your 360, the first set of pictures, 2nd row, 3rd in? Chris “ To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.”-Anatole France "Dude, it's just math"-Pete

09-18-2008, 05:38 AM	#8
t1fosI Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: London, UK. Ferrari Life Posts: 1,439	Great pictures! Did you get to ride in that other F-Car, the GT40? Those matching Fords look absolutely fantastic!! (I can't believe I just said that ) Many thanks! . Current: 360 Modena Future: ? ----------------------------- 'Some people dream of success... while others wake up and work hard at it.'

09-20-2008, 12:40 PM	#10
luluferrari21 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Ferrari Life Posts: 16	actually I have to say a big thank you to Boxer - as I took my F355 on the track and didnt' realize what exactly they meat by a "banked" track until I was ( what felt like) at 90 deg angle!!! oh boy I was scared the first time!!!! and I must admit I only managed a max speed of around 55 on the bends then Boxer took me in his 360 and showed me how it should be done!!!

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