Last minute checkup and prep
Day started early as is usual for the team arriving at Zwartkops Raceway, 06h30. Thankfully it was not as cold as our previous visit with the sun rising a little earlier.
Our aim for the day, to get as much track time as possible. And our meeting with Thomas Falkiner. Chris was just as exited as he was going to ride shotgun for a few stints. And I was as nervous as _______ again, not knowing how the work done was going to affect Fossa.
So our first opportunity arrive and we seated snug as a bugs take to the track. After two “hot” laps we return to the pits for our own initial inspection. Fossa’s brakes show signs of heat but nothing close to what we experienced during our first race days.
Fossa Ford Anglia in action on her steel rims
Our next “heat” I am accompanied by Thomas Falkiner. Do not know who was the most nervous. After one lap Thomas starts advising me on braking points, gear selection and racing lines. We bring home a best time of 1:41.19. Quite an improvement over our previous best of 1:46.17. Maximum speed achieved on the day 115Km/h. I do not believe that is the best we can get from a 1600 Kent looking at power to weight ratio.
We do another three “stints” with Chris joining every time. Think he had the time of his life judging by the look on his face. On our last stint Fossa retires with a broken fuel pump.
Our next outing 1 September at Midvaal Raceway. See you there!