A lap of the famous Brands Hatch Circuit in my Esprit - LotusTalk

Bibs · 01-23-2009, 01:13 PM

Hope you enjoy

YouTube - Brands Hatch - Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

lotus4s · 01-23-2009, 05:41 PM

Very nice Bibs!

When was this? Was it your first trip to Brands?

Cheers,

E5PR1T · 01-23-2009, 08:11 PM

Wow...that was nice Bibs!!!

BTW...did I hear HKS SSQV?

Demonized · 01-23-2009, 08:59 PM

Sierra Cosworth behind you in that picture :O

Bibs · 01-24-2009, 01:00 AM

I live 10 mins from Brands and I'm a volunteer Motorsport Marshal there so I know the place well but this was the first time I've been on track, in fact it's my first ever track day so it was very exciting

It was 2 days ago, there's lots more footage I need to edit so there will be more video and good spot on the dump valve although it's an HKS 'type' SSQV which I'm product testing (there's a review on my site!)

Thanks for the comments, it really was a lot of fun and I can't wait to go again

gospeedv8 · 01-24-2009, 01:50 AM

Very cool, Bibs! Good to see the Cossy behind you

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Bibs · 01-27-2009, 03:13 AM

A lap in the wet earlier in the day, this was butt clenching stuff but the car did incredibly well!

YouTube - Brands Hatch - Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

ms355 · 01-27-2009, 04:22 AM

I believe it is much more difficult to drive than it looks. The ups and downs must be awesome. Are there any chances to drive the full track (old Grand Prix course)?

Alphonse · 01-27-2009, 05:39 AM

Excellent! First time is always a thrill. You'll be hooked now for certian. Having that clear field in front must mean that you kept the competition at bay. Willbe watching for future documentaries of the Bibs racing career.

Bibs · 01-27-2009, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ms355

I believe it is much more difficult to drive than it looks. The ups and downs must be awesome. Are there any chances to drive the full track (old Grand Prix course)?

The bottom of Paddock Hill is a real stomach churner as you start to climb up Hailwoods on the other side and heading down to Graham Hill bend is ace as you can brake really late as there is so much weight on the front of the car already.

I've marshalled on the GP course (I was at Dingle Dell) but it's only open for a few days of the year due to the noise restrictions in place. People's back gardens are literally 20-30 yds from the armco. I'd love to live there with the noise and have lived close enough that I could sit on the balcony with a glass of wine listening to race engines through the evening however it's not everyone's cup of tea.

Al, I do think I'm hooked, I wanna go play again

Mr. Oz · 01-27-2009, 07:01 AM

Very nice Bibs. When are you buying a 2-Eleven?

91MR2 · 02-06-2009, 06:33 PM

Killer!

Mr. Know · 02-06-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bibs

A lap in the wet earlier in the day, this was butt clenching stuff but the car did incredibly well!

Dang that Esprit sounds good. Nice driving Bibs!

Bibs · 02-09-2009, 03:03 AM

I do need a 2Eleven I think!

I'm a volunteer Motorsport Marshal at Brands Hatch and on Saturday returned for a training day; setting cars on fire and putting them out etc. It's snowing here, this is the track first thing in the morning.

Sport350 · 02-10-2009, 11:01 PM

Oh my Bibs, thats covered in snow alright. I love the sound of your car. So its a Sport 300 for your next purchase then

Good stuff and look forward to seeing more footage. Track days are addictive. I try and do at least two a year and done so for last six years, its such a treat. Thats why I hae aspired to the 350, its such a riot

Cornfed · 02-11-2009, 08:20 PM

Get er done. Thanks for that vid...

01-23-2009, 05:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
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gospeedv8 Just add lightness ... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hohenems Posts: 156	Very cool, Bibs! Good to see the Cossy behind you . __________________ `69 Lotus Type 61FF, `77 Lotus Elite 504, `92 Lotus Esprit SE, `93 Lotus Esprit SE, `93 Lotus Type 110, `96 Lotus Esprit V8, `97 Lotus Elise, `98 Lotus Elise, ...

01-27-2009, 04:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
ms355 Alfa User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 2,146	I believe it is much more difficult to drive than it looks. The ups and downs must be awesome. Are there any chances to drive the full track (old Grand Prix course)? __________________ Michael Elisetalk Trip to UK 2007

01-27-2009, 07:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mr. Oz never enough power! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 243	Very nice Bibs. When are you buying a 2-Eleven? __________________ Dan 08 2-Eleven Launch Edition

01-23-2009, 08:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
E5PR1T 98 Esprit V8 Calypso Red Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 138	Wow...that was nice Bibs!!! BTW...did I hear HKS SSQV?

01-24-2009, 01:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bibs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 77	I live 10 mins from Brands and I'm a volunteer Motorsport Marshal there so I know the place well but this was the first time I've been on track, in fact it's my first ever track day so it was very exciting It was 2 days ago, there's lots more footage I need to edit so there will be more video and good spot on the dump valve although it's an HKS 'type' SSQV which I'm product testing (there's a review on my site!) Thanks for the comments, it really was a lot of fun and I can't wait to go again

01-27-2009, 05:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 910 Images: 10	Excellent! First time is always a thrill. You'll be hooked now for certian. Having that clear field in front must mean that you kept the competition at bay. Willbe watching for future documentaries of the Bibs racing career.

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91MR2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where piracy runs rampant... Posts: 404	Killer! __________________ 2004 Volvo S60 R 1995 Lotus Esprit S4 1991 Toyota MR2 www.91MR2.multiply.com

02-09-2009, 03:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
Bibs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 77	I do need a 2Eleven I think! I'm a volunteer Motorsport Marshal at Brands Hatch and on Saturday returned for a training day; setting cars on fire and putting them out etc. It's snowing here, this is the track first thing in the morning.

02-10-2009, 11:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sport350 Kylie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 45	Oh my Bibs, thats covered in snow alright. I love the sound of your car. So its a Sport 300 for your next purchase then Good stuff and look forward to seeing more footage. Track days are addictive. I try and do at least two a year and done so for last six years, its such a treat. Thats why I hae aspired to the 350, its such a riot __________________ 99 Esprit Sport 350 No.23

02-11-2009, 08:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
Cornfed Detailer Aaron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 104	Get er done. Thanks for that vid... __________________ 07 Ariel Atom/07 Elise/06 Z06/04 lambo G/04 Viper/01 360S/ 01 996TT/01 Viper GTS http://www.leftlanelife.com

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