Track day downunder
Franck Morand (Mirage 0158) from Thailand and Clermont-Ferrand in France reports he recently enjoyed a track day at Wakefield during a visit to Sydney, Australia. (Nov 04)

Franck Morand has a broad grin as he goes out for another session in the Porsche Turbo4x4

I was invited for a track day at Wakefield Raceway just outside Sydney, just two days after my birthday. Fantastic gift from my Australian friends. I drove a Lotus Elise and had a go with a locally made Seven, but spent most of the day at the wheel of my friend's Porsche Turbo 4 x 4, with a specially tuned engine (400 hp plus) and semi slick tyres. Terrific ! The grip was simply phenomenal, and the "kick in the buttocks" with the turbo is unbelievable. The V8 will feel like a wheelbarrow afterwards. But don't worry, I still love my MG, and will do so for ever.


Photos: Franck Morand and friends downunder.