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Rob Austin’s BTCC Audi A4 put in a few blisteringly hot laps of […]","datePublished":"2012-09-12","dateModified":"2012-09-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Motor-Vision_.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Motor-Vision_.jpg","height":385,"width":577},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/forge-motorsport-action-day\/","about":["Cars","CLASSIC CARS","Clubs \/ Events","Imported Cars","Modified Cars","Sports \/ Performance & Prestige cars","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":288,"keywords":["Audi A4","Audi TT","BTCC","castle combe","classic car","classic cars","crash","Datsun 240Z","drifting","ford","Ford Escort Mark 2","forge motorsport","Matt Carter","nissan","Nissan GT-R","racing","Rob Austin","s14","Team Falken","Time Attack","track day"],"articleBody":"For an event only in its second year and despite not exactly rolling off the tongue, The Forge Motorsport Performance Action Day (FMPAD), at the Castle Combe Circuit in Wiltshire, already feels like a well established show.Part track day, part club meet, FMPAD bombards you with cars from all disciplines of motorsport, most of which make it out on track at some point during the day.Rob Austin’s BTCC Audi A4 put in a few blisteringly hot laps of the 1.85 mile circuit amongst Time Attack teams and road going daily drives.Time Attack team:Daily drives:The paddock and pit lane were busy all day with cars moving between track and static displays, meaning there was\u00a0always\u00a0something new to see and plenty of opportunity to have a closer look at something you may have seen hooning around Quarry a few minutes earlier.Some retro classics were in attendance too\u00a0and\u00a0certainly\u00a0not wrapped in cotton wool. This tidy Datsun 240Z put in its fair share of laps.And this Mark 2 Escort, complete with rust and “Drift Slag” stickers was thrown around track (and run off areas!)Team Falken’s pro drifter Matt Carter did a better job of staying on the black bit and kicking up some smoke for the fans.Even the supposedly sensible, 4WD Audi TT camera car filming the action had a little sideways trick up its sleeve.As if to prove the many “Motorsport is Dangerous” signs around the circuit correct, there were some big offs during the day but\u00a0luckily\u00a0no one was hurt. A few cars did go home in ambulances though.All in all an amazing day of noise, hot metal and tyre smoke. Roll on next year."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Classic Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/classic-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Forge Motorsport Action Day","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/forge-motorsport-action-day\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]