Visceral. Intense. Overwhelming. Short-lived. That is how I would best describe the first drive of my Speads RM11 race car. After a lap and a half, I experienced a mechanical failure, ending my day. The story is still worth telling, so in this video I take you through the final prep and time on track. After all, this channel is meant to be a record of the highs and lows of owning a race car.
A huge thanks to everyone who helped me get to this moment. In this video, especially to Andy for his time prepping the car and at the track, my mum for her help at the track, and Greg Tebble for his guidance in the lead up and advice on repairs.
0:00 Introduction
0:51 Final car preparation
AIM Solo 2: https://www.aim-sportline.com/en/products/solo2-solo2dl/index.htm
2:11 Luddenham Raceway prep on my sim rig
Luddenham Raceway: https://luddenhamraceway.com/
Track map: https://luddenhamraceway.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/LRC_CircuitMap_A4_v01_00.pdf
Track for Assetto Corsa: https://www.overtake.gg/downloads/luddenham-raceway.59198/
Formula RSS 4 for Assetto Corsa: https://racesimstudio.com/formula-rss-4-profile
4:31 Arrival at Luddenham
7:08 Very slow out lap
8:20 First lap: Broken drive shaft sends me into the grass
9:27 Getting back to the pits
10:36 Surveying the damage
11:38 The next steps
12:36 Conclusion