Kevin's 30th B'day - 2006

As Kev is a big fan of the V8 Super cars, what better way to celebrate turning 30, than to drive one himself! So off we went to the Queensland Raceyway http://www.queenslandraceway.com.au/.

The day started with the group being shown via a white board, the shape of the track and pointed out the parts of the track to brake, which side to keep to, when to change gear, where to turn the vehicle and of course when to accelerate! 5 laps with the a professional driver/teacher who sits in the passenger side and through a microphone inside the helmet instructs you around the racetrack, including all the hairpins turns! After getting fitted out in the overalls and warned where the fire extinguishers were and how to get out of the vehicle in case of fire (through the cage)..Kev's heart was racing and off he went. This photo was before the fire warning..

Although being a little disappointed on not doing as well as he'd like, it was a thrilling experience and reckons he'll be back for more!