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Mog 007 included a two track days on the Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit.
Originally a perimiter track arond the airbase, it was first used as a motor circuit in 1948. Uniquely, its original layout has been retained since then. It was used as a competition venue until 1966, hosting the British Grand Prix in the 50s and 60s. In 1998 it was re-opened as a venue for historic racing. Nowadays the Goodwood Revival weekend event is extremely popular. With the MSCC Annual Rally at Goodwood, this was the ideal opportunity to include a track day in the events, and what a great idea to have two track days! |
Photo opportunity arriving early at the main gate. |
Morgans assembled in the covered pit garages. |
Drivers and passengers sign on, helped by the staff from Brands Hatch Morgans. A driver briefing followed where the emphasis was on safety and the non-competitive nature of track days was emphasised. |
Cars are made ready. Headlights taped up and all equipment is unloaded. |
Every car has to pass the noise test. This is 98db, measured at two-thirds maximum revs. |
Cars are split into 4 groups, according to speed. There is a maximum of 10 cars on the circuit for each session. |
Simon in the ShropMog 4/4 waits in the pit lane. Sessions are 15 minutes duration. |
Approaching the Chicane. |
Through the famous tyre Chicane. |
Over the Start/Finish line. Instructors were on hand to help with getting the lines and driving technique right. |
Down the straight. |
Past the pit exit. |
The next session are queued up, ready to go. |
The weather was dry and sunny and with plenty of track time this was a super track day experience. A MSCC Track Day has to be the safest way of experiencing your own Morgan on a race track. You are with like-minded people who are careful with their cars. The non-competitive nature of these events means that the specialist Morgan insurers will normally extend cover to include the track day at no extra cost - just notify them in advance. |