[Trevor Legate]

Whazzacobra

Nice little tale of everyday racing folk - I know the Donington corner(s) well and have witnessed many a two-step similar to yours. So many heroes think that will be the very spot to cover themselves in glory on the last lap. Usually with the same result.

I had meant to bend my knee to you earlier, Sir, and admit that I am not worthy - anyone who ventures onto the circuit and takes part in the Supersports championship is a hero of comic-book level in my view. Some great races, beautiful cars and major horsepower, it gets no better, in my worthless opinion. If i had my time again I would have left college and got into the business of making money, just to earn the necessary folding that would get me trackside, instead of following my arty leanings and ending up in photography (and losing money writing Cobra books!). I did the rallying, autotesting, brought a Frogeye that had been raced prepared and ran out of cash. Unfinished business (that and Claudia Schiffer....) Mind you, the three guys who were in the back of my old estate reckoned I hold the lap record of Goodwood for a Volvo and reckoned my roll angles through the chicane would shame a 2CV. Aren't road cars quiet when you wear a crash hat??
Young Charlie A. managed to organise a great show and all credit to his efforts. It is amusing that the pilot of a twin-turbo M8 (HOW much horsepower???) became so enthusiastic about his new toy - a Smart Car. Back to the apochryphal tale of having almost as much fun at much slower speeds?