Lydden Hill Open pit lane drift day.

I was really pleased to see an Open Pit lane practice day at Lydden Hill advertised on the Driftworks forum and although i couldn't quite get my car ready in time to join in the fun, i still attended to support what i hope becomes a regular occurance at my 'local' track.

 

We arrived bright and early so that Sid could get his JZX90 Cresta ready for a days drifting and although it was freezing cold i was excited to see the big 1jz powered barge out drifting again!

Attendance was really varied on the day, from near stock MX5's to 400-500bhp dedicated drift cars, it was nice to see even the lowered powered cars giving the large, speedy track a good go!

The MB Automotive drift team were there testing the cars out before the start of the 2012 BDC season, including Ross Gregory in his S14.3, someone i think is definitely 'one to watch' this year.

To my surprise there was also a rear wheel drive converted Fiesta!!! Going really well until i believe a mechanical issue ended his practice early.

There was a great, relaxed atmosphere throughout the day which in my opinion is how practice days should be!
It was refreshing to see some people driving the tyres off their car rather than arse dragging into every corner on the handbrake, including a guy in a Granada 24v V6 powered Sierra!!

Although a lot of people were out of tyres, fuel, money and energy by about 3pm but the track was still very much active right until the sun went down.

Thanks to Lez, the Lydden officials and marshalls for giving us a brilliant practice day and i hope to return again soon!

You can watch a video from Sid here...
Lydden Hill jan drift day
The next Lydden Hill practice day is on 18th February, see here for details....
Lydden Hill 18th feb 2012 £99

Images courtest of Darren Thorndick Photography, MCXXVI Photography, Ross Ianson, Canibeanz and D-Pearce.