We have had some amazing cars at the Burrows Days over the years, but I really think the September event took the cake. Two cars in particular drew the attention of all in pit lane - one is the most outrageously styled cars of our time, whilst the other marked an era in racing where only brave men dare tread!

The TVR Sagaris (the former of the above), doesn't just scream "look at me," it grabs you by the throat and yells "whattya YOU lookin' at, then?!" (spoken in your best Guy Ritchie London hard guy's accent!). TVR has never been a shrinking violet but the Sagaris pulled out all the stops. Vented and slatted, chopped and carved, the car screams aggression and has the performance and noise to match. Dom's car is the only example in Australia, and the Sagaris is a fitting farewell tribute to Peter Wheeler, the man who directed the small Woking car maker into the world's spot light.

Do you remember the days of the turbo charged V8 Formula One? Most us would, perhaps our younger viewers may struggle! Gracing pit lane at the last BDD was a 1988 March F1 car with a (now non-turbo) Cosworth V8 engine. Gold! Local racer Peter Landan has lovingly restored the car and the lunch break of the Burrows Day was its first run.

Drama and excitement seem to follow F1 cars wherever they are in the world (check out the latest development in the F1 soap opera with Flavio Briattore leaving Reanult amongst cheating claims), and it seems Peter is not immuned. In his first session a minor malfunction of the inboard fire extinguisher saw him completely covered in foam by turn 4. Across the radio I heard, "he's OK, but he looks like Santa Claus!"

His second incident was significantly more heart stopping when just on entry to turn 1 on his fastest lap, the rear wing sheared through its supports and sent the car into a 720° spin through the middle of the corner! Thankfully he managed to keep the car from hitting anything; however it did signal the end of his day (and my return to therapy!).

Despite some 'moments,' the car looked the part and sounded absolutely amazing! Better than any engine I have heard in a long time. Looking at Peter sitting in the car however, really showed how far driver safety in F1 has developed in 20 years - he looked like a hood ornament sitting that high up! Peter has committed to running the car at the remaining Burrows Days for this year during the lunch break, so if you didn't make the September event there is still an opportunity to see this amazing piece of history in action.

Thanks as always must go to our merry band of instructors who work tirelessly through the day in and out of cars; thanks guys. Thanks to Keith and Anni for their assistance in bringing the event together, and to Segafredo for the great coffee. Thanks to Markus from The Preston Group and Allan at Uber.biz for buying us that great coffee through the morning and afternoon sessions - is there anything better than free coffee?!?! Thanks to the photographers James from JPM and Shane from Flamestone for their pics. Click on the links to view their shots.

We are also working on some changes to the group structure of the Burrows Days for the next event. We are putting the final touches on the information and you will all receive an update in the coming days.

The next event is set for Wednesday 14th October and there are currently driving places remaining. Should you like to book in now you can request your invitation HERE or wait to receive it via newsletter early next week.

We look forward to seeing you at the track for the penultimate Burrows Day for 2009!

Luke.

The TVR Sagaris daring you to have a crack...!