The Last Lydden meeting? It's a bit early, but...

Sparky · 7 Jan 2001, 18:52 (Ref:57112)

Who's up for it?

BRDA Rallycross Championship, Lydden Hill, August 27 2001

From Motoring News, Jan 3rd, '01:

Quote:

"It looks increasingly likely that this will be the last major rallycross event, or possibly the last rallycross event ever, to be held at Lydden Hill, the birthplace of the sport.
If being present at this historic event is your only reason for going, then go, but, if you want a day jam-packed full of the closest racing you will ever see on four wheels, then the scenic kentish venue is the place to be. The championship is on the up, as are the car counts and, with Lydden Hill being the eighth of ten rounds, the championship will be entering a crucial stage. Even with the Grim Reaper walking up the drive, Lydden Hill is one of the best spectating venues in the country, and as you can see pretty much the whole track sitting in your car, even the weather need not muck this one up"

So, what do you think? As long as it doesn't clash, are you up for it?

**Craig** · 7 Jan 2001, 18:55 (Ref:57114)

If it doesn't clash and you'll be there, it sounds like it could be a good day out. See you there ?

Sparky · 7 Jan 2001, 19:01 (Ref:57117)

You betcha, bloke!

Let's just hope it doesn't clash!

Lorna · 7 Jan 2001, 23:34 (Ref:57214)

Ahem, well, when my site is relaunched, you'll be able to tell

Am I going to get banned soon, Craig?

Sparky · 7 Jan 2001, 23:36 (Ref:57216)

Haven't you got any insider information for us, then Lorna?

Or do we have to wait?

**Craig** · 7 Jan 2001, 23:43 (Ref:57219)

Hey you never know - maybe RIKB will even make it ?

Lorna · 7 Jan 2001, 23:43 (Ref:57220)

Seeing as I am on line 493 of my spreadsheet, I am sure I can accommodate....

Two events on the same day:

British Superbike Championship at Cadwell Park;

and

UK Caterham Tour at Castle Combe.

Loads of things on 26th but they are all abroad.

And to think, you'll be able to do this yourself in a month's time on my website (banned yet, Craig?

)

**Craig** · 7 Jan 2001, 23:45 (Ref:57221)

Cool - looks like we're on then

I'd have quite fancied the Superbikes at Cadwell - maybe next year then

Lorna · 7 Jan 2001, 23:50 (Ref:57224)

Craig! Remind me! I HAVE to go and see superbikes this year. I missed out on that last year. Love the bikes. Knees that close to the track round corners at the speed they go? Got to be seen!

**Craig** · 7 Jan 2001, 23:53 (Ref:57225)

Lorna - just though i'd remind you that you've GOT to go and see the bikes this year.

Hope that helps.

Lorna · 8 Jan 2001, 00:09 (Ref:57229)

That reminder was a bit soon, don't you think?

**Craig** · 19 Jan 2001, 20:47 (Ref:59413)

You're probably right.

Lorna - just though i'd remind you that you've GOT to go and see the bikes this year.

Is that better ?

RIKB · 20 Jan 2001, 16:30 (Ref:59520)

Well it is a bit of a distance from me, but I guess I could put in the miles

Lorna · 20 Jan 2001, 19:38 (Ref:59535)

Craig - nope. Try again in a couple of months time.

**Craig** · 21 Jan 2001, 15:31 (Ref:59635)

I'll have forgotten by then...!

Lorna · 21 Jan 2001, 19:15 (Ref:59662)

You are no use then!

**Craig** · 24 Jan 2001, 21:59 (Ref:60180)

Lorna - just thought...

Oh, never mind!

What was this subject about again ?

Sparky · 24 Jan 2001, 22:07 (Ref:60183)

Rallycross!!Rallycross!!Rallycross!!Rallycross!!Rallycross!!

I think we can consider this thread suitably hi-jacked!

Dan Friel · 25 Jan 2001, 08:13 (Ref:60243)

The news I have is that Lydden won't be shutting this year.. although it'll need major work - the new owners of the race track (not the site) intend to carry on club racing for many years..

Then again, if I'm wrong....

RIKB · 25 Jan 2001, 21:03 (Ref:60347)

I haven't heard of any reprieve for the circuit. Last I heard was that McLaren had planning permission from the local council to build a small factory there developing Mercedes sportscars, and using the track for testing purposes.

One of the conditions was that racing at the circuit would cease, and that no open piped racing cars would be tested there. This was to appease the NIMBY's.

For those of you planning to attend the above meeting, you should know that it is somewhat primitive there. With very few facilities. On the plus side, it is one of those circuits where you can see the whole track from certain points.

Dan Friel · 26 Jan 2001, 08:08 (Ref:60381)

I should be in a postion to tell more after this weekend... but it shouldn't be shutting.

Dan Friel · 29 Jan 2001, 08:10 (Ref:60946)

It's likely that 2002 will be Lyddens last gasp (apparently)..

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