Newbie dropping in to say Hi :)

[r56_ollie]

As the title suggests I'm a newbie here :) I've been watching the BTCC for over 10 years, Im a huge fan, despite only just turning 17 :) I've raced for 1/2 my life in karts, and love it, wouldn't change it for anything, however, its on the back burner at the moment due to funding issues. I've been fortunate to have been to see many BTCC races in the past, and have loved every single one of them, however, I've just passed my driving test, and me and my best mate have for quite a while been planning weekends away to watch the BTCC on our own, and today, my first adventure been booked up :D:D 2 weekend admission tickets and camping tickets - 55 days cannot come soon enough!! Cannot wait, going to be great :D Anyway, I'll leave it there, and finally, heres to a great 2008 BTCC season :) Ollie

[hoppers30040]

Hi Ollie welcome to the fourms and enjoy posting on here.

Andy A.K.A Hoppers30040

[nicemms91]

Welcome!

Glad you like the BTCC so much, hope to see you posting here lots more in future.

Nic

[Marc W]

Welcome to the forum. Hopefully 2008 will be an even better season for the BTCC.

[Shortride]

Hi Ollie

Welcome to the forum,

If its anything like me, once you have started going to watch these events live (like me last year for first time) you shall be hooked on going to watch more! :D

[r56_ollie]

Thanks for the replies everyone :) Look forward to posting here and watching even more BTCC!! Many thanks again, Ollie :)

[hoppers30040]

Thanks for the replies everyone :) Look forward to posting here and watching even more BTCC!! Many thanks again, Ollie :)
your welcome btcc is very cool and what type of car do you own mate.

Andy

[r56_ollie]

I've just passed my test and got myself an 03 Plate Fiesta 1.3 LX in Blue. 0-60 in... well OK sometimes :D :D 3 whole summer holidays of work and lots of saving up over the years made it feasible :) Saving hard once again for a Mini Cooper - Wanted one for years! So what does everyone else on here drive?

[bringbacktheolddays]

I've just passed my test and got myself an 03 Plate Fiesta 1.3 LX in Blue. 0-60 in... well OK sometimes :D :D 3 whole summer holidays of work and lots of saving up over the years made it feasible :) Saving hard once again for a Mini Cooper - Wanted one for years! So what does everyone else on here drive?
Vauxhall Combo 1.7 CDTI Van with Free tax, free fuel, free insurance and free servicing. its ace!!:rolleyes: ;)

[1.9 TDI]

I've just passed my test and got myself an 03 Plate Fiesta 1.3 LX in Blue. 0-60 in... well OK sometimes :D :D 3 whole summer holidays of work and lots of saving up over the years made it feasible :) Saving hard once again for a Mini Cooper - Wanted one for years! So what does everyone else on here drive?

Well, being 14 I don't drive :D but the family has a SEAT Toledo 1.9 TDI and a Toyota Previa 2.0 D4D. Do you mean an old Mini or a new one?

[r56_ollie]

Vauxhall Combo 1.7 CDTI Van with Free tax, free fuel, free insurance and free servicing. its ace!!:rolleyes: ;)

Ace doesn't quite cover it by the sounds of things!!! I'd sell body parts to get free insurance, servicing, tax and fuel!! (Then go and buy a V8 Range Rover!)


Well, being 14 I don't drive :D but the family has a SEAT Toledo 1.9 TDI and a Toyota Previa 2.0 D4D. Do you mean an old Mini or a new one?

Gotta be a new Mini - Always loved them :) Mum has got herself a brand new Cooper :mad: :mad: I'm sure its to wind me up :rolleyes: You should get into Karting, best thing I ever did (also the most expensive but set that aside then its even better :D)

Thanks again for the warm welcome everyone :)

[hoppers30040]

i dont drive at the mo and i am hoping to get a clio.

Andy

[nicemms91]

Being 16 - nothing!

17 soon so hoping to pass and get a car for end of season.

Dad has Astra Sport Hatch 1.7CDTI SXI in grey.

[1.9 TDI]

You should get into Karting, best thing I ever did

I love karting but just started my GCSE courses and have no free time...

[bringbacktheolddays]

Ace doesn't quite cover it by the sounds of things!!! I'd sell body parts to get free insurance, servicing, tax and fuel!! (Then go and buy a V8 Range Rover!)



Gotta be a new Mini - Always loved them :) Mum has got herself a brand new Cooper :mad: :mad: I'm sure its to wind me up :rolleyes: You should get into Karting, best thing I ever did (also the most expensive but set that aside then its even better :D)

Thanks again for the warm welcome everyone :)
Minis are for girls you don't want wana them.:eek: :eek:
my next cars gona be An Alfa romeo GT coupe in alfa red. theres an dealers up the road with one on a 56 plate for 15,995.

[r56_ollie]

Minis are for girls you don't want wana them.:eek: :eek:
my next cars gona be An Alfa romeo GT coupe in alfa red. theres an dealers up the road with one on a 56 plate for 15,995.

Alfa GT is a lovely car. As is any Alfa to be honest, can't think of a duff Alfa.

[btccbryn]

nice to meet you ollie and wellcome i hope you enjoy this forum there a good bunch of people here.

i to am lucky like bringbacktheolddays were i have a company vehicle and all i have to do is make it look a bit more street respectable.

i think you will enjoy going to your first race and driveing yourself ollie its something you wont forget in a hurry.

[dannybo]

As the title suggests I'm a newbie here :) I've been watching the BTCC for over 10 years, Im a huge fan, despite only just turning 17 :) I've raced for 1/2 my life in karts, and love it, wouldn't change it for anything, however, its on the back burner at the moment due to funding issues. I've been fortunate to have been to see many BTCC races in the past, and have loved every single one of them, however, I've just passed my driving test, and me and my best mate have for quite a while been planning weekends away to watch the BTCC on our own, and today, my first adventure been booked up :D:D 2 weekend admission tickets and camping tickets - 55 days cannot come soon enough!! Cannot wait, going to be great :D Anyway, I'll leave it there, and finally, heres to a great 2008 BTCC season :) Ollie
Hi Ollie and welcome!:)
I drive a Pug 207 HDI, looks sporty, but heavy as hell!

Dont give up on the Karting, I know it can get expensive, but as a hobby you can spend more on others and not get anywhere near the enjoyment.

Im 32 and still do it with 3 of my friends (endurance races), you can find a link in my profile to the venue we use most.:)

[thompp]

I've just passed my test and got myself an 03 Plate Fiesta 1.3 LX in Blue. 0-60 in... well OK sometimes :D :D 3 whole summer holidays of work and lots of saving up over the years made it feasible :) Saving hard once again for a Mini Cooper - Wanted one for years! So what does everyone else on here drive?

2002 Nissan Primera P12 S.
http://photographersdirect.com/buyers/stockphoto.asp?imageid=673936

[r56_ollie]

Thanks again for your replies all :cool: This has to be the first forum I've been on and theres not been a bad car shown/spoken about yet!! Happily spend money on any of them :)

Just got a pic of my car up onto PhotoBucket for those who maybe interested

http://s262.photobucket.com/albums/ii81/fiestaLX/?action=view&current=fp_smudge.jpg

It'll have a different plate hopefully at Brands, but you get the idea :)


Once again thanks again for the warm welcome :)

[r56_ollie]

Hi Ollie and welcome!:)
I drive a Pug 207 HDI, looks sporty, but heavy as hell!

Dont give up on the Karting, I know it can get expensive, but as a hobby you can spend more on others and not get anywhere near the enjoyment.

Im 32 and still do it with 3 of my friends (endurance races), you can find a link in my profile to the venue we use most.:)

PF - one of my faves :) After Whilton Mill, and Rye House, and Kimbolton... Sorry I made it unclear from the start, but jacked in the outdoor karting a few years ago due to money, now I'm doing indoors just to keep my experience up, because I am determined Im going to race competitively one day, so need to keep the skill up. £45 per week is crippling me at the moment, especially as I only have just a Saturday/Sunday job to fit in with 6th Form commitments :( Oh well, I'll persevere, I love it too much :)

[laurat]

I've just passed my test and got myself an 03 Plate Fiesta 1.3 LX in Blue. 0-60 in... well OK sometimes :D :D 3 whole summer holidays of work and lots of saving up over the years made it feasible :) Saving hard once again for a Mini Cooper - Wanted one for years! So what does everyone else on here drive?
hey thats a cool car on a good reg too for your first car! congrats on you passing your test - independence, here you come