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9 Jul 2008, 07:52 (Ref:2247733) | #1 | |
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Silverstone Classic 2008
Very nervous about starting a new thread, but cannot see this year's Classic having been set up in its own right. No doubt someone will tell me if otherwise.
Got some pre-finals through now, and what immediately comes home is that the organisation appears to have stepped up at least by one gear with tough new rules particularly for the paddock area. The Paddock has been the cause of a number of issues in past years, and it will be interesting to see whether the new Goodwood-style regimented rules will work. I hope it will, because this is a key to spectator interest. We will have seen the no doubt expensive TV advertising around the British GP. It looks promising, with clear instructions, a tented area for HGPCA at least, a seperate area for the big preparers, a no motorhome rule and so on. And in-situ scrutineering. Also interesting is that most races will be rolling start. (All we need now is our Abbey curve back........) |
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Sounds like it could be a busy weekend for some then!.
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11 Jul 2008, 09:01 (Ref:2249047) | #3 | ||
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Help Required!!!!!
I will be attending this years ''Classic'' as a marshal. As mentioned in a previous thread, I am interested in ERA R9B which will be there that weekend. To enable me to further my collection of memoribilia on this car I need to contact Reiner Ott, the current owner, so I can arrange a meeting with him over the weekend. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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15 Jul 2008, 13:46 (Ref:2251298) | #4 | ||
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Jesus, 30 quid to go and watch on a Friday
Do all the extra bits really cost that much Silverstone!! I see the credit cruch has no effect on the greedy, what a joke! |
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15 Jul 2008, 15:44 (Ref:2251380) | #5 | ||
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Probably trying to get some money back for losing the GP ..
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15 Jul 2008, 16:33 (Ref:2251411) | #6 | ||
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Well, it's been publicised for months; there was plenty of opportunity to buy at prices heavily discounted from the on the day gate price. My 3 day ticket was just over £40. Excellent value.
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15 Jul 2008, 18:07 (Ref:2251458) | #7 | ||
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The entries lists on the Classic site look very tasty
Should be some great racing, just hope summer arrives for the event. |
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ITs allways a bit of a night mare for me as we are not one of the chosen "top teams " got cars all over the place ,truck miles away, drivers ringing up wanting picking up from the gate, Got to get there Thursday to set up so on and so on. Sorry everyone just having a moan.
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16 Jul 2008, 00:36 (Ref:2251660) | #9 | ||
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I dont plan that far in advance sorry, my life is a little busy
Thanks for the telling off though, friendly as ever on here!! |
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So, it's OK for you to moan, but not for me to make a statement of fact. Your whole post suggests that you must be reading a lot of extra words I didn't write! Haven't noted the implied lack of friendliness either; can't win them all, I guess!
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Hello guys and girls...
wondering if anyone needs any extra help over the weekend? I'm too poor to pay entry, and desperately want to be there. I'm happy to pay my way by photos (www.flickr.com/jymp is my portfolio) or just hard work. I'm enthusiastic and happy to do just about anything to get there. PM me please? I'd be grateful forever and a day |
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16 Jul 2008, 20:14 (Ref:2252157) | #14 | ||
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I'm there, as usual, in the Gentleman Drivers race, in my SZ, probably near the back of the grid.
Am also on the entry list for the Road Sports race, but as 9th reserve, I suspect I have less chance of racing in that than a one-legged cat trying to bury a t*rd on a frozen lake! James P.S. I notice in my entry pack, received today, that the circuit layout is described as 'Historic GP '08'!! |
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Decided to do Festival with what's left over from LMC.Staying in the sun if your weather doesn't improve and letting boys get on with it.
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Come on John, the weather has been a whole lot better so far than last year. It will be great to see your cars; better still if you are with them!
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It's a Talbot and Riley.Decided not to take Alta that has won 500 three times in last 5 years and let Patch and Peter Neumark fight it out with FN and Monza.
904 may be ready if we can find gearbox that works but unlikely GB sharing Lola with Geoff Lister in Masters on Sat evening |
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17 Jul 2008, 16:17 (Ref:2252727) | #19 | |
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I thought the GP parking was bad but the pack i've just received looks just as bad....
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Where are we supposed to work from if we aren't allowed the vehicles we bring them in by us!! I know there are hell alot of cars racing and tight squeeze and all that... I am also bringing the BMW for David Leslies memorial tribute...
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Glad to hear Choc Drop is working after all...
Neil was almost in tears Sunday night. Hope all goes well for the 904, it looks to be an excellent car. |
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17 Jul 2008, 20:52 (Ref:2252929) | #22 | ||
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I can understand the problems you guys are having with your finals, but us guys/gals in orange it's very bizarre concerning our sign-on too.
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17 Jul 2008, 21:35 (Ref:2252964) | #23 | ||
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On paper (or t'interweb) it looks like being a complete cock up!
Just hope I'm proved wrong. |
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Going too beat the system this year. Weeeeeeeve got a scooter.Going to be hectic Friday morning as the Juniors are out just before Gentleman Drivers.So look out for a silver scooter flying threw the paddock.
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[quote=delta]Going too beat the system this year. Weeeeeeeve got a scooter.Going to be hectic Friday morning as the Juniors are out just before Gentleman Drivers.So look out for a silver scooter flying threw the paddock.
No scooters allowed in the paddock this year Iain. |
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