6 GTD at Silverstone

Martin Weigold · 03-25-07, 10:36 AM

I was testing 6 GTD at Silverstone a few weeks ago before Evo magazine tested my car at Oulton Park. Footage is courtesy of Paul Thompson (thanks Paul).

The white and yellow cars at the end are original cars (not sure what chassis numbers) that were also testing there on the day.

Mike Wilds (ex F1, F5000 and Le Mans racer) drove my car for the first few laps before I took over (you can hear that he takes the bend in 4th whereas I change into 3rd for that bend).

Crank up the sound and enjoy.

Martin Weigold · 03-25-07, 10:38 AM

It would help if I put the link of course!!

YouTube - Silverstone 2007

Big-Foot · 03-25-07, 12:43 PM

Great footage! Curious about the smoking off the corner though.. Seems to have cleared up in later laps..

Frank Catt · 03-25-07, 01:13 PM

Randy, the car is set up very carefully for single driver on track, and the early footage was when Martin was being taken round as a passenger by Mike Wilds, subsequently the rear outside tyre was rubbing the wheel arch, not enough to do any damage, but looked dramatic.

Martin Weigold · 03-25-07, 02:05 PM

That's right - its as Frank says, it was only when the car was being pushed hard in tight corners and with a passenger on board which is why you only saw it for a couple of the laps on one particular corner. That having been said, longer springs are currently being fitted at the back to stop this happening in future.

Pete. · 03-26-07, 01:38 AM

Terrific sounds, I bet you had fun. Thanks for posting.

I LOVE GT40- Paolo · 03-26-07, 12:57 PM

wonderful video Martin,is impressive to see the 40 running that way in a speed temple as Silverstone is.
The driving guy is surely a cool one, think this can be one of the greatest commercials for the gt40s.
There is really few to add such power demostration.
In every clip of this video,when the gt40 appears,seems time is stopping and all returns at the 60s.
Only the speed is always the same

The following Viper is cool too, but..u know for me its a modern one.

Thank u for sharing

Keith Hardy · 03-26-07, 02:10 PM

Fan - bluidy - tastic! Takes me back.......

Fred/Belgium · 03-26-07, 03:17 PM

Martin,

long time we chatted but your still on the edge with 6GTD.
You and Frank may be proud of it.

fred

Martin Weigold · 03-26-07, 05:09 PM

Glad you enjoyed it chaps (and again credit goes to Paul Thompson for the footage). I hope to post more of 6GTD as and when I do various competitive events this season.

Cheers, Martin

I LOVE GT40- Paolo · 03-27-07, 08:03 AM

Martin,
wasnt the 6 GTD the car with Frank down in le mans classic 2006 ?(I remind that had a fast unlocker wheel).

Frank Catt · 03-27-07, 08:48 AM

Paola, I love your english, "fast unlocker wheel " ? Frank

I LOVE GT40- Paolo · 03-27-07, 11:49 AM

ahahahaha...but u understand Frank! Dunno how is named that. (in italiano is Volante con sgancio rapido

)

Always SORRy for my english

Martin Weigold · 03-27-07, 02:27 PM

Paolo

Yes it was the car with 15" knock-on wheels.

Cheers, Martin

I LOVE GT40- Paolo · 03-28-07, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wealdenengineer

Paola, I love your english, "fast unlocker wheel " ? Frank

still laughing Frank..I (try) mean this:

really dunno how is called in english

Frank Catt · 03-28-07, 07:27 AM

Quick release steering wheel

Steve Briscoe · 03-28-07, 04:03 PM

The 40 has one of the greatest sounds in motor racing. Good noontime inspiration. Now, it's back to work! Send more footage when you have it.

Thanks,
Steve