Well storm Agnes put a dampener on today's flying, so change of plan and indoor activities were chosen. Mike and Dave took the leisurely option of Powys Castle. While the rest of us chose indoor carting in Stourbridge. We left at 10am and drove the half-hour up the road (well nearly!).
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| Team photo - Karting (Simon Leeson) |
After the safety briefing and fitting of racing suits and balaclavas (a few of us were more optimistic than others!). We were sat in the carts for our five lap qualifier, with our starting positions decided.
Then to the race proper…. 35 laps of the 300m course. After the first few laps of seeing the backs of other competitors, who I couldn’t identify, I realised I wasn’t getting a podium position!!! But we had a great time racing around the track, avoiding each other and barriers. Dan won the day by lapping everyone, Simon Leeson came second and Mark Layton came third. Needless to say I was at the back of the pack!!! (Dan lapped me four times!).
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| Dan was the winner (Simon Leeson) |
We then drove back to the Midland Gliding Club stopping at the Carding Mill and Valley Tea Rooms for a spot of late lunch. Another evening, eating Helen and Dave’s delicious food, and a cryptic quiz which wasn't quite so well received!
Oh well, tomorrow’s weather looks better…….. - Sally Hender
