E25 goes trackside!

For some time now I have been checking out options for an e25 –Racing project; it’s all part of my campaign to extend the range of performance motoring services to members.

Today I was at a “well-known sports car manufacturer in Norwich” finalising the details of a track and racing schedule for next year. We outlined a sponsorship programme which includes a support package to run their hottest track car. Members will be able to use credits for track days and even buy slots in an 11 stage race series. Instruction will also be provided to help members work their way up to the qualifications required for racing.

An official announcement will be released on the ecurie25 website once a deal is finalised.

Quiz winners:
I was pleasantly surprised by how many people responded to my quiz – more people must read my blog than I thought!
Congratulations to Justin and Paul on being the first to submit the right answers (although neither of them know a Spyder from a Spider!). Justin is the official winner but I can’t let Paul down since he is also a member so a bottle of Louis Roederer is on its way to each of them.

Nurburgring Road Rally

Our inaugural road rally was a phenomenal success and the best driving experience of my life.

I am not even going to begin to attempt to explain how great this trip was...you'll have to wait for the vidclip to be posted on the e25 website.

But until then, I'll offer a bottle of champagne for anyone who can name all 8 supercars that were on the tour - as seen in this picture outside the hotel we were staying in).Offer excludes e25 staff and participants on the rally.

Time for some Hi Revs!

48 hours to go before the Nurburgring Road Rally - I am so excited...

Believe it or not, despite having the car for a year now, the furthest I've ever got to drive the DBS has been round the block to the petrol station - I can't wait!!

The end is nigh....

I came in this morning and to my surprise the California was not booked out for the day, so I didn't hesitate to jump in and take it for a spin....

I'm not good at car reviews so before I start, I'll state that a proper review of the car has been posted on Pistonheads by one of our members.

For my money, this is the perfect car - convertible when you want one, hard top when you don't. Unlike a Lambo it has enough boot space to actually take your luggage with you when you go on a weekend break. Unlike the Astons, it can actually carry the kids if driving them down to the coast is the only way you can find an excuse to go for a spin. Unlike other Ferraris, it won't wake up all the neighbours when you drive home late at night - unless you want to! And unlike the Bentley, it is actually a sports car not just a Sherman Tank with a massive engine in it - the gear change is unbelievable!



For all intents and purposes, its a Mercedes in disguise...perfect for people like me who would never be seen dead in a Mercedes but secretly admire the engineering on their cars.



The problem for me is, this car spells the end of car clubs as we know them! In 4 years time you'll be able to buy this car for £75k and if the car turns out to be as reliable and maintenance free as it is reputed to be, it will be a great buy for anyone and there won't be any need to join a club anymore.



But wait a minute, a Ferrari that does not need a clutch replacement for 20,000 miles? Isn't that called a Fiat?

Holiday snaps

I'm back! Thanks to Dan for keeping things going in my absence.

Well, given the length of time I've been on holiday, it is only appropriate that I stick up at least 1 holiday picture - you can never start too early with these kids, here's Yasmin teaching Lara how to drive!

Anyway, back to the smoke!