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[Redruth]

Just wanted to post a few thoughts I had today about why I possibly didn't get the best buzz from Brands GP.

1. I had new tyres on so was cautious to start.
2. I hadn't so much as glanced at a track guide so I had no idea what it would be like.
3. I hadn't started the day with the usual huge adrenalin rush, or even much sense of anticipation. It was all a bit of an afterthought to join in because I actually went along to spectate.
4. I have a goldfish mentality. If it takes more than a couple of minutes to get round a track, it takes me a good few sessions to get used to it.
5. I had a bloke from CSS following me for the first session. He then proceeded to destroy what confidence I had that day by telling me there were at least 6 things I was doing wrong. And the b@stard would only tell me one of them. I still don't know what the other 5 are and it's bugged me ever since.

So it's possible that these factors have influenced my opinion of the track overall. That doesn't mean I want to book again. Not until I know Cadwell, Donny, Silverstone and a few others that people have suggested, like the back of my hand, but one day, maybe.

And I'm up for trying the Indy track in October, as it is handy to go somewhere close. That should be fun.

[Edited on 4-2-2005 by Redruth]