Well looks like Callum is into reading. His head is buried in his Top Gear book and has been at every opportunity.

Collected bag from hotel that is about 50yds from Excel, then dad spotted really nice Italian restaurant which is in old warehouse next to Excel. So that is where we are now. We thought it was empty, but once inside about 5 tables taken. Looks like a mix of some locals from all those very posh apartments around here, some from hotels and some from Excel. One table of 5 is something to do with Olympics (London Promises) - they were in Excel today. Also in venue ...

Here is one for Max to look at, hi Max! Going in simulated racing cars next. Look out for email photo.

Get into exhibition, a bit ordinary. Good but not what I was expecting. Then we had our slot at the race track. Grandstand seats and a 90 minute show with loads of different stuff. Thought it could not get better, then we went into action show. Started off with motorised stage set from TV programme. Jeremy Clarkson was driving with May and Hammond on it too. They compared a 90 minute spectacular show! Now off for a bagel, it is 5pm and not eaten since I had 3 b...

Long lie in 9.30, refreshing shower and then leisurely breakfast overlooking Thames in glorious sunshine. Usual approach to hotel breakfast, full cooked, then fruit and cakes, then toast and Nutella - mum, can you get some for home? This boy is growing. Now spending all day in a shed full of people watching Top Gear stuff. Cannot wait!