Rock ASCAR - June 8/9

Speedworx · 26 May 2002, 10:52 (Ref:296489)

Is anyone going to the meeting?

If so, do you want to meet up?

**Craig** · 26 May 2002, 11:47 (Ref:296512)

I shall be elsewhere.

**bella** · 26 May 2002, 13:59 (Ref:296578)

damn exams. i'll be trying to learn politics again. i'm sure there's a couple going.

Carrie · 26 May 2002, 19:27 (Ref:296855)

I'll be somewhere else that weekend.

flyingkipper · 26 May 2002, 19:45 (Ref:296885)

I'm washing my dog that weekend.

SL · 26 May 2002, 19:52 (Ref:296899)

I cannot make it either..

SL

Schoey · 26 May 2002, 20:18 (Ref:296910)

I believe it clashes with the UK round of the International Paint Drying Championships live from the McAlpine Stadium in Huddersfield, and I'm covering that for Sky Sports sadly.

flyingkipper · 26 May 2002, 20:38 (Ref:296919)

I fancy the B&Q own brand to beat Crown in that competition.

Carrie · 26 May 2002, 21:10 (Ref:296934)

Yes, if you look in the latest Which Report on paint drying they've got B&Q own brand as the odds on favourite, so you could be onto a winner there.

Chris Y · 26 May 2002, 22:55 (Ref:297018)

Sorry, I need to rearrange my sock drawer.

Claire · 27 May 2002, 12:03 (Ref:297411)

I will be there, went to the last round and really enjoyed it, for those that have "something better to do" have you actually been to see what goes on or are you just assuming it will be boring?

**bella** · 27 May 2002, 13:40 (Ref:297522)

i'd rather revise politics or at least pretend to than go to arsecars again...

flyingkipper · 27 May 2002, 14:57 (Ref:297574)

Quote:

Originally posted by Claire
I will be there, went to the last round and really enjoyed it, for those that have "something better to do" have you actually been to see what goes on or are you just assuming it will be boring?

I have seen what goes on and Towser needs his monthly scrub in the tub at the same time unfortunately.

**Craig** · 27 May 2002, 17:30 (Ref:297729)

Yes, I've been Claire... not my sort of thing though thanks

Claire · 28 May 2002, 12:30 (Ref:298402)

I know that it's not everyones cup of tea but before people put things down they should come along to see what it's all about, have to admit I thought I would find it boring but I didn't it was so much more relaxed than any of the other meetings I have been to, the teams were very willing to answer any questions and the drivers were very approachable, with the right support and PR it will turn into a great championship.

**Craig** · 28 May 2002, 14:24 (Ref:298471)

As I say, I *have* been... and, as far as I am aware, so have most of the people who posted above...

Claire · 28 May 2002, 16:01 (Ref:298544)

Well I will shut up then

Speedworx · 31 May 2002, 20:42 (Ref:301859)

OMG!!!!!!!!!

How sad are u lot for coming up with excuses!

A simple 'not going' would do. Even if you are boring old farts

Also, most of you are lying, because you have not been and don't know what brilliant racing it is. Sooooo much better that corrupt F1.

**Craig** · 31 May 2002, 21:03 (Ref:301880)

Do you wish to see the ticket so that you can compare it against your collection and check it's authenticity ?

I think much of my dislike for it comes from the fact there is no atmosphere, and therefore no sense of excitement. Now I have spent many years watching racing on short ovals, and I've been to the Daytona 500, and compared to these there is simply no atmosphere at Rockingham I'm sorry to say.

Anyway I'm bored with this debate now. You go and enjoy your Ascar and I'll be at Donington enjoying something with about 100x more atmosphere

Have fun!

Carrie · 31 May 2002, 21:19 (Ref:301892)

Well, I have seen ASCAR, but brilliant it most certainly is not. I'll stick to the more interesting forms of motorsport.

**bella** · 31 May 2002, 21:28 (Ref:301894)

going round in circles only works if it's really fast or really exciting. ascar is neither. the only thing it's got going for it is darren manning's arse. and i'm not prepared to defend an entire series and make up excuses and reasons why it's good to defend one drivers handsome derriere.

i've still got the sunburn from last year, and the noises going through my head of the last but one serious cars to go round there. champcars.

(last one was formula renault winter series. ah, and clios)

BAR Babe · 31 May 2002, 23:18 (Ref:301983)

I'd just like to say i think the organisers

" oh, we must bring the safety car out as there is a fly on the track"

situation last time i attended was a bit farscial and if that is why you wish to slate alot of people for NOT wanting to see more? .... well, obviously, don't feel daft about this fact.....

if your happy.

Paul Rayner · 31 May 2002, 23:43 (Ref:302006)

I'm not overwhelmed by ASCARs yet, but I do think it has potential. I think the Rockingham historic link circuit (that the Legends and Pickups use) creates some fantastic racing, which on its own is good, and I expect the quality of driving has gone up this year.

I plan on going to this one, to at least give the series another chance. Since I first went to Rockingham last year I loved the idea of oval racing, and being able to see the whole track. I miss Rockingham, and can't wait to get back there!

Speedworx · 1 Jun 2002, 14:10 (Ref:302322)

The quality of driving certainly has gone up this year. Take pole speed from last year and bring it to this year, gives you 13th on the grid!!!

Chatting with the drivers is a lot of fun and very interesting. This coming meeting I'm going to meet one of the West-Tec crew memebers who posts on the forum.

paulzinho · 2 Jun 2002, 17:47 (Ref:302884)

I wasn't overly impressed when I saw them, mind you at the time I was busy talking to some Champ car drivers so perhaps thats a little unfair.

And Craigs right, for that sort of race you need quite a bit of atmosphere for it to be worthwhile.

And anyway, i've got exams too.

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