Silverstone FIA GT 18th-20th April

[JIMGOD]

Silverstone Travelodge still have rooms available.
Just booked Friday and Saturday night.
£51 per room per night. Rooms sleep 3 adults.

Anybody else stopping over?

[ChrisA]

Campsite is free!!! Probably behind Copse, clean showers and fairly quiet. Thats where I'll be.

[Woolley]

Assuming the caravan repair/overhaul is done by then, I'll be joining you. Beers on the terrace? Don't think I'll try the bar after last time!

If it's not done, I'll be driving in.

[ChrisA]

Originally Posted by Woolley

Assuming the caravan repair/overhaul is done by then, I'll be joining you. Beers on the terrace? Don't think I'll try the bar after last time!

If it's not done, I'll be driving in.

Didn't you have an ''electrics'' problem? Don't worry too much, I've a couple of spare AA batteries if you need them. See you on the terrace.

[Nexus]

I'll save the camping until it's a bit warmer I think, the Britcar24 sounds about right :P

Looking forward to this one, I really enjoyed the British GT's so this should be even better.

[roys1]

Don't forget .. if anyone else wishes to marshal for this event then go to the brscc mids volunteering form on julians website.. The more the merrier... LINK HERE http://www.marshals.org.uk/BRSCCMidsform.htm

[ChrisA]

Originally Posted by roys1

Don't forget .. if anyone else wishes to marshal for this event then go to the brscc mids volunteering form on julians website.. The more the merrier... LINK HERE http://www.marshals.org.uk/BRSCCMidsform.htm

Looks like I'm flagging again!!

[Woolley]

Originally Posted by ChrisA

Didn't you have an ''electrics'' problem? Don't worry too much, I've a couple of spare AA batteries if you need them. See you on the terrace.

You have a good memory. Charger is dud. That's one of the things being overhauled (ie, thrown away and replaced). Along with the rear shelf which I broke going over the bumps into that campsite when I hit it a bit hard. Good week-end that was otherwise.

Hope we're in the Copse site, much prefer that one myself.

[AR-CoolC]

I'm down for this, but only the Sunday. Is there anything I need to know? seeing as I'm a bit of a newby.

Looking forward to this though, lots of my dream cars on track

[PieMan]

Anybody who has already seen the timetable for this meeting will have noticed the early starts and late finishes. Therefore, on behalf of the BRSCC, Silverstone and SRO, I'm pleased to announce to all marshals that breakfast vouchers will be given out on all three days and that there will be free hot food and a drink on Friday and Saturday evenings. Pam Dearn is liaising with the Paddock Diner management to ensure that it will be open and the food available at the times we need it.

[Alan Green]

And from www.fiagt.com (subject to multiple changes in the next couple of weeks I'm sure...)

Friday 18th April
08.30 – 09.20 GT4 European Cup Free Practice 1 50’
09.30 – 10.30 Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli – Coppa Shell Free Practice 60’
10.40 – 11.40 Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Free Practice 60’
11.50 – 12.50 FIA GT3 European Championship Free Practice 1 60’
13.00 – 13.15 Supercar Tour Laps
13.00 – 13.20 Media Laps
13.30 – 14.00 Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli – Coppa Shell Qualifying Practice 1 30’
14.10 – 14.40 Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Qualifying Practice 1 30’
14.50 – 15.40 GT4 European Cup Free Practice 2 50’
15.50 – 16.50 FIA GT3 European Championship Free Practice 2 60’
17.00 – 17.30 Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli – Coppa Shell Qualifying Practice 2 30’
17.40 – 18.10 Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Qualifying Practice 2 30’
18.20 – 18.40 GT4 European Cup Qualifying Practice 1 20’


Saturday 19th April
08.30 – 08.50 GT4 European Cup Qualifying Practice 20’/5’/20’
09.00 – 10.20 FIA GT Championship Free Practice 80’
10.30 – 11.20 FIA GT3 European Championship Qualifying Practice 20/10/20
11.30 – 12.50 FIA GT Championship Pre-Qualifying Session 80’
13.35 – 14.05 GT4 European Cup Race 1 30’
14.30 – 15.10 Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli – Coppa Shell Race 1 38’+1 lap
15.45 – 16.45 FIA GT3 European Championship Race 1 60’
17.15 – 17.50 FIA GT Championship Qualifying Practice 15/5/15
18.15 – 18.55 Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Race 1 38’ + 1 lap

Sunday 20th April
09.00 – 09.30 FIA GT Championship Warm Up 30’
10.00 – 10.40 Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli – Coppa Shell Race 2 38’ + 1 lap
10.55 – 11.10 Church Break
10.45 – 11.30 Pit Walk
11.40 FIA GT Championship Pit lane open
12.15 – 14.15 FIA GT Championship Race 2h
14.45 – 15.25 Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Race 2 38’ + 1 lap
15.55 – 16.55 FIA GT3 European Championship Race 2 60’
17.25 – 17.55 GT4 European Cup Race 2 30’

[Robin_D]

Jesus Christ. That is one hell of a timetable.

[roys1]

Originally Posted by Robin_D

Jesus Christ. That is one hell of a timetable.

Yes it is, BUT anyone who is attending should see PieMans post above.. I know I am involved with BRSCC but I say well done to ALL who have organised this ..

[deebrief]

Sorry, but those timings and I assume an early sign on is taking the biscuit.

As ever what has happened to some form of lunch break ?

With that I am off to Thruxton !!!!!!!!!!!!

For those that attend keep safe as ever.

[chezza]

Free food etc is one thing and is a fantastic gesture by the BRSCC, SRO and Silverstone Circuit, but there is virtually no stand down time and as has been said about many meetings before, marshals often like to have a wander round the paddock to see the cars, soak up the atmosphere etc. and also its nice to have a break.

I'm not doing this meeting, it is going to be one of my few weekends off for the 2008 season, but looking at that I'm certainly glad I'm not doing it.

Have a good and enjoyable weekend those that are.

[morwenna]

Is the timetable really that bad? I'm used to 8.30 starts and 6.30 curfews, and this doesn't seem to be that much outside that. There also seems to be some longer gaps between action on the Saturday and Sunday - admittedly the Friday looks quite tight, which is unfortunately the only day I can do. I'm sure the free food will be very much appreciated I'm looking forward to it anyway.

[morwenna]

Originally Posted by morwenna

I'm looking forward to it anyway.

I meant I was looking forward to the meeting - not the food, but I'm sure I'll be looking forward to that by the end of the day!!

[Nexus]

The long day doesn't really bother me, It's what I have come to expect with the big international race meetings. Granted I am only doing the Saturday and Sunday and staying localy, it would be a different story if I was making the journey each morning. There are some reasonably lengthy breaks during the day really, ranging between 10 minutes to a massive 1 hour 35 minutes on the sunday.

If the British GT champtionship is anything to go by this meeting should be great, I'm a sucker for modern supercars. Oh, the free food and breakfast will be more than appreciated

[Woolley]

It is a bit extreme, and it's a sad fact that we're expected to put up with this for a so-called 'prestige' meeting. You would have thought they would organise things to ensure as many experienced marshals as possible wanted to attend.

It's also a sad fact that much of that is junk. Hours of untimed practice for support races.

I'm also stuck on endurance sportscars. GTs and Prototypes, and despite myself I keep coming back. Parf of that is because many of what I deem to be the best races I've been to are in that category.

Having said that, I'm very appreciative of PieMan's post. The fact is that despite the timetable someone - and I wish I knew who so that I could direct the thanks properly - has clearly considered the marshals and done something worthwhile to show that they're thinking of us and doing something to redress the balance. Thank you to whoever is responsible for that. At the risk of this sounding mercenary, can I assume that marshals' companions are welcome to the evenings as well? My wife will be there, but may not be marshalling, but it wouldn't be popular or pleasant if, at the end of a long day, I then disappear to a meal to which she isn't invited. In the end, my availability to marshal depends to a large extent on her goodwill.

Thank you, in anticipation.

[rcmonkey123]

The long day doesn't really bother me, It's what I have come to expect with the big international race meetings, but if the British GT's anything to go by this meeting should be a cracker and the free food will be much apperciated

[Snotty]

Does anyone know how big the grids are. I don't think we mind long days as long as the grids are full and there is some good racing. if I recall last year the GT4's were a bit of a bore because there were not enough of them.

[Nexus]

By the looks of the 2008 entry list there will be 30-40 GT Cars. Not sure about the supporting races.

[Claire]

Does anyone have a spare ticket for this meeting? Please PM me, if I can get to you on post I can bring cake or chocolate as a thank you!

[vw_nut]

there appears to be a mistake with the entry list where the lambo oh no thats not good.

good theres fiood thiough thats saves me a fortune

[JIMGOD]

found this link for info.
http://www.planetlemans.com/fia-gt-2...one-entrylist/
should be an excellent 3 days, not bothered about the long days,
this was what got me into marshaling, went to watch this last year with family,
thoroughly enjoyed every minute.
This time i will be other side of the fence.
Don't care what others say, this will be my dream weekend,