We arrived at Zwartkops Raceway at about 06h30. Our first attempt with our home built a-frame. It was cold, very, very cold. I am sure the light breeze was clocking below zero.

Fossa, early arrival

We found ourselves a pit spot.

Company

After about an hour more cars started arriving, eventually almost filling the front pits to capacity.

N00b meeting

At about 09h30 all the N00Bs were hailed to meet. We were instructed to follow a Mini Cooper which would show us the race lines. We were told he was going to go around slow. If only I was in our V6 this could have been fun. Prior to the day we have only done an estimated 80Km in Fossa. I do not know Fossa at all.

Fossa on track

After our four laps all drivers of the day was called and informed of the rules of the day. We were also advised of a maximum noise level of 93 db and told that two cars are going to be monitored. After the meeting I asked if Fossa was one of the “hot” cars. This was a “Yes”. Luckily that was the last of music and Fossa enjoyed herself.

A beautiful site and sound

I “collected” myself an instructor, Fanie De Bruyn, and he showed my Fossa as it would take me months to discover.

Cool runnings

One of the rules of the day was that no timing was allowed. We were however able to determine approximate lap times by timing video’s taken on the day. On the recorded runs I ran a 1:47, about 7 seconds slower than the recorded lap we have of Fanie. Fossa is not the fastest yet. but we will get there.

What a beauty!

We have the go ahead at least for her first event to run on our current alloys! Friday, 20 July, practise and Saturday, 21 July her first big day!

Still need to get used to her cornering, will get there!