It had been a while since our last track day. The absence was felt, but it wasn't accidental: we needed to prepare as a team for the next step.
Motorsport is one of the most demanding sports there is — and as a hobby, even more so. The car alone isn't enough. It takes driver preparation, mechanics, spare parts, support. Knowledge, drive, practice and money, all in a strange recipe that, once you get it right, makes you competitive. And that's exactly what we want: to be competitive, at the very least.
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The Team's Next Step
We work step by step — that's how we think, that's how we act. And that's how we got to a point where we're well prepared for the rally events we want to compete in actively.
First major addition: a Peugeot Boxer panel van (what else…) for easy, safe transport of the team, along with all the supplies and spare parts a race demands.
The Upgrades on the Peugeot 205 GTi
The car went through serious work before it hit the track again:
- Dyno tuning: It finally went on the dyno to be dialed in as well as possible. Combined with the sequential gearbox we've fitted, we now have a reliable powertrain package.
- Brakes: We added a proper brake bias controller. It sounds like a small detail, but it matters far more than most people think.
- Rear axle: Geometry work to tame the unstable rear end that had been giving us trouble.
As for the driver: after the 2023 Hillclimb Cup, the competitive downtime made practice at the Megara circuit essential — along with getting reacquainted with how the car now behaves after the changes.
The Galaxy Motorsport Track Day
On Sunday we took part in the Galaxy Motorsport track day at the Megara Circuit, with the goal of testing the upgraded Peugeot 205 GTi. The event was well run, with the Galaxy Motorsport people present everywhere.
Unfortunately, the circuit itself isn't in matching shape. It's deteriorating fast — and that should worry all of us involved in this sport. From the torn shades over the pits to the general upkeep of the grounds, the picture was worse than on our last visit. The only car racing circuit near Athens deserves better care.
How It Went on the Tarmac
In the first session we got the necessary feel for things and the gradual push began. In the sessions that followed, once I'd settled in, I started to attack more.
This is where the work paid off. Despite the used tyres, the lap times kept dropping. The car showed very good signs — it performed exactly the way we'd hoped it would after the changes.
Until the alternator decided to give up on us.
That's motorsport for you: the one detail you don't see coming stops you, right when everything else is running perfectly. It didn't ruin the day though — because everything that mattered had already been answered.
The Takeaway
We left the track day with very positive feedback. The changes we made are on the right track, and that was the most important thing we wanted to confirm. At the first opportunity we'll be back at the circuit for more practice and seat time.
Until then, the training continues where the alternator never fails: on the simulator. Because unfortunately, we don't have the luxury of getting out on a real track every afternoon — and that's exactly where sim racing becomes our secret weapon.
