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Barry the track car at Aintree race circuit. #1680120
17/08/2026 14:44
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After watching Porterpainter's video of him driving his yellow track car on a circuit I didn't recognise I did some research and found out that he was at Aintree which not only runs the Grand national but is also home to the oldest race circuit in the UK dating back to 1902.
Over the past 20yrs that I've been driven coupes on many circuits UK and main land Europe with different companies like MSV, Javelin,Track days and of course Spa Italia, Viva Italia, this was by far the nicest bunch to be involved with as all the staff and marshals are volunteers give up their Saturday's to run just three track days spread over a year and Sprint racing which allows them to compete with other small race clubs.
It was an easy chilled day with 10 minute sessions over four groups so I got to go out four times in the morning and the same for the afternoon, perfect to drive the nutz of your coupe and then rest and check it over before you're called to assemble again and then back out and tussle with a few Porshes, 306 Rally guys who were very quick and one race prepped Interga which just didn't have the legs on Barry so he got flamed on for the whole of the last session, Barry did me proud for that one.
The only issue I had on the day was cutting the corner in turn one hitting the concrete curb which I was told to avoid... rolleyes ... it damaged the inside wall and by the time I was on the back straight at 130mph it suddenly went pop!...I carry spares so it didn't end my day thankfully so in all a great day flying the Fiat Coupe flag and tussling with drivers who were shocked how quick Barry was and how it handled this ancient circuit.

Long Live the Fiat Coupe smile

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Re: Barry the track car at Aintree race circuit. [Re: Countrycruising] #1680124
18/08/2026 07:55
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Brilliant write up Joe

Hopefully we can get both our coupes on track at Mallory park at the end of the month

Cheers Jamie


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Re: Barry the track car at Aintree race circuit. [Re: Countrycruising] #1680129
18/08/2026 14:30
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Originally Posted by Countrycruising
After watching Porterpainter's video of him driving his yellow track car on a circuit I didn't recognise I did some research and found out that he was at Aintree which not only runs the Grand national but is also home to the oldest race circuit in the UK dating back to 1902.
Over the past 20yrs that I've been driven coupes on many circuits UK and main land Europe with different companies like MSV, Javelin,Track days and of course Spa Italia, Viva Italia, this was by far the nicest bunch to be involved with as all the staff and marshals are volunteers give up their Saturday's to run just three track days spread over a year and Sprint racing which allows them to compete with other small race clubs.
It was an easy chilled day with 10 minute sessions over four groups so I got to go out four times in the morning and the same for the afternoon, perfect to drive the nutz of your coupe and then rest and check it over before you're called to assemble again and then back out and tussle with a few Porshes, 306 Rally guys who were very quick and one race prepped Interga which just didn't have the legs on Barry so he got flamed on for the whole of the last session, Barry did me proud for that one.
The only issue I had on the day was cutting the corner in turn one hitting the concrete curb which I was told to avoid... rolleyes ... it damaged the inside wall and by the time I was on the back straight at 130mph it suddenly went pop!...I carry spares so it didn't end my day thankfully so in all a great day flying the Fiat Coupe flag and tussling with drivers who were shocked how quick Barry was and how it handled this ancient circuit.

Long Live the Fiat Coupe smile



Do you have high-res copies of your photos that could be considered for the 2027 calendar Joe?


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Re: Barry the track car at Aintree race circuit. [Re: Countrycruising] #1680132
18/08/2026 17:39
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Thanks Jamie, yes Mallory on the 28th which I'm really looking forward to, Barry is set up so well I can drive it like an absolute loon as it just comes back for more laugh

Re: Barry the track car at Aintree race circuit. [Re: Countrycruising] #1680135
18/08/2026 20:47
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Mines similar in that it’s super predictable, but Michelin PS5s aren’t that good on track compared to the zestinos. So when I’ve buzzed these I’ll be back to zestinos, as I’m going to try 235/40 r17 tyres, as the rear rotates a bit too easy now

Cheers Jamie


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Re: Barry the track car at Aintree race circuit. [Re: Countrycruising] #1680138
19/08/2026 15:27
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I love the back end being so free and happy to slide, allows me to dance the car in the corners making it fun and quite exciting at moments, lol

Aintree I ran 16inch Yokohama AD08R's which were brilliant even though I fudged one which was my fault admittedly, for Mallory I have a set of 17 TD's so looking at changing to Avon ZZR's as the car performs differently with the bigger rims, undecided atm.

Re: Barry the track car at Aintree race circuit. [Re: Countrycruising] #1680166
25/08/2026 13:35
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Don't do anything silly at Mallory Joe...need you fully hands on with my resto project come Monday hahahahahaha

Re: Barry the track car at Aintree race circuit. [Re: Countrycruising] #1680182
25/08/2026 20:59
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Joes just gone on a lightweighting exercise as he knows I’m coming along

Basically he’s removed his big toe nail, so the clutch pedal will be painful for him laugh


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Re: Barry the track car at Aintree race circuit. [Re: Jamiepm] #1680184
25/08/2026 21:54
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Originally Posted by Jamiepm
Joes just gone on a lightweighting exercise as he knows I’m coming along

Basically he’s removed his big toe nail, so the clutch pedal will be painful for him laugh


laugh


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Re: Barry the track car at Aintree race circuit. [Re: Countrycruising] #1680189
26/08/2026 10:56
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It won't handycap me when the adrenaline starts pumping, just hurt like a bugger when I stop!


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