Change to the car line-up (updated)

This first year with the exige really changed my orientation from a street driver to a track driver. The tructh is that while the Exige S is still on leasing and market values are high, I dare not use it as a track car, except in very controlled conditions. However, I really do want to build my track experience, especially because after the 7 I am planning to stick to full on race-cars.

I was looking at some catherham's but basically they are the same price of S1 Elises. So I'm getting one of those ASAP.

I've been struggling with that because I might have gotten that in the first place instead of the Exige and saved some money (only getting an exige later after having outgrown the S1). However, although I like the S1, I love the Exige and I am sure that once I get enough track experience under my belt, I will take the Exige to the track instead. I love the Exige as a fun street car. My ride in an S1 conbinced me that I would not have the same feeling in an S1, but it's a brilliant track slag.

This means that I am probably dropping the 7 off the list. It really does not make any sense owning one because the type of historical events that a roadgoing 7 can compete on are limited.

So, the new lineup is.

My baby: Exige S



Lotus Elise S1 111S



Lotus 51



Lotus 23B

BTW, instead I could get a caterham 7. I'm not doing it because I prefer finesse and subtelty to brute handling and holding a car by the scuff of the neck: