Britcar 24 hr

stuart thompson · 1 Sep 2010, 21:58 (Ref:2753397)

So only a month to go now. Whos going? any interesting entries this year? And has anyone heard back from the ticket offer? because I haven't yet.

topcats racing paul. · 2 Sep 2010, 08:30 (Ref:2753528)

The latest info I have is that there are 62 cars paid up and entered.

We will be very busy this year!
We have entered 2 Marcos (one with a all Japanese driver line up) and the Mosler.

Speed-King · 2 Sep 2010, 08:50 (Ref:2753542)

Which layout will be used for the 24 hours? The old GP-circuit or the new "arena"-section?

sceptic · 2 Sep 2010, 20:20 (Ref:2753791)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

Which layout will be used for the 24 hours? The old GP-circuit or the new "arena"-section?

They are using the Bridge Circuit (which is the old GP circuit)

geeteeone · 3 Sep 2010, 16:40 (Ref:2754118)

Has anyone seen an up to date entry list? DSC had a preliminary one back in June but I haven't heard if all of the mooted entries had been confirmed.

Cor Euser was on the preliminary list with his Marcos LM600 - if that car is there then it's worth the price of admission alone!

stuart thompson · 3 Sep 2010, 21:05 (Ref:2754247)

Yeah! That car is a beast. Do you have a link to this?

Yakuncha · 4 Sep 2010, 00:10 (Ref:2754312)

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Originally Posted by geeteeone

Cor Euser was on the preliminary list with his Marcos LM600 - if that car is there then it's worth the price of admission alone!

Worth it for the noise alone!

rich_cooper · 2 Sep 2010, 09:03 (Ref:2753550)

Me and a few friends are going to watch. This will be our first ever 24hr race so looking forward to it.

Anyone know what the support races are ?

blueoval2 · 2 Sep 2010, 09:12 (Ref:2753555)

check the thread on marshals forum.

gachjoel · 2 Sep 2010, 09:12 (Ref:2753556)

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Originally Posted by rich_cooper

Me and a few friends are going to watch. This will be our first ever 24hr race so looking forward to it.

Anyone know what the support races are ?

According to the britcar website, the circuit length is 3.194, which is the old GP circuit.
Support races from what i can find......(provisionaly) the meeting will feature races for Alfa Romeos, Ma5da MX5s, VW Golf GTIs, VAG Trophy, Sports 2000s, Porsche Club, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and as said previously, Monopostos.

rich_cooper · 2 Sep 2010, 14:19 (Ref:2753640)

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Originally Posted by gachjoel

According to the britcar website, the circuit length is 3.194, which is the old GP circuit.
Support races from what i can find......(provisionaly) the meeting will feature races for Alfa Romeos, Ma5da MX5s, VW Golf GTIs, VAG Trophy, Sports 2000s, Porsche Club, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and as said previously, Monopostos.

Should be a good 2 days then. Shame if its not on the new track!!

**Aysedasi** · 2 Sep 2010, 16:09 (Ref:2753692)

What's the advantage or disadvantage now for Silverstone of running the old circuit as opposed to the new one?

dank · 2 Sep 2010, 17:18 (Ref:2753728)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

What's the advantage or disadvantage now for Silverstone of running the old circuit as opposed to the new one?

None. Better viewing for a start.

I'll be popping along for the event. Planning to stick it out for the full 24 hours, somehow...

brands · 2 Sep 2010, 17:31 (Ref:2753736)

Good to see the entry is 60+

Not heard anything about the ticket offer since I paid back in January...I'll give it another 3 weeks before panicking

stuart thompson · 2 Sep 2010, 18:42 (Ref:2753767)

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Originally Posted by dank

None. Better viewing for a start.

I'll be popping along for the event. Planning to stick it out for the full 24 hours, somehow...

Just remember to take very warm clothes for the night. The last couple have been very warm during the day but get to about 3 am and it feels like January, also later this year so will be even colder.

On the subject of the ticket offer I have 5 people of my group who have used their e mail addresses so as you can gather they are getting a bit flustered as the £6 each has already been paid.

AstonGeoff · 9 Sep 2010, 11:57 (Ref:2756708)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

What's the advantage or disadvantage now for Silverstone of running the old circuit as opposed to the new one?

Circuit hire is probably cheaper, and as the Bridge Circuit is slightly shorter they'll need slightly less Marshalls.

In the past the refuelling has been done in the support race assembly area which would probably have caused problems using the Arena Circuit, but it's being done in the pits this year, so no problem there.

Gingers4Justice · 21 Sep 2010, 19:17 (Ref:2762666)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

What's the advantage or disadvantage now for Silverstone of running the old circuit as opposed to the new one?

The new layout is longer and therefore needs more martials, that's what I've been told anyway.

Gingers4Justice · 21 Sep 2010, 19:19 (Ref:2762667)

I was thinking of doing an all-nighter, does anyone know if its OK to sleep in the grandstands?

monopoly · 21 Sep 2010, 20:36 (Ref:2762707)

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Originally Posted by Gingers4Justice

I was thinking of doing an all-nighter, does anyone know if its OK to sleep in the grandstands?

Well not all of the grandstand will be open.. but if they are it's okay as far as I know. I do it every year (except last year

!!)..

Just don't imagine that sleeping on the seats will be comfortable, because it isn't!

stuart thompson · 21 Sep 2010, 21:19 (Ref:2762727)

Who said anything about sleeping?

stuart thompson · 21 Sep 2010, 21:24 (Ref:2762731)

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Originally Posted by Gingers4Justice

I was thinking of doing an all-nighter, does anyone know if its OK to sleep in the grandstands?

Just remember to sit in a grandstand in the infield, that way you will have commentary through the night. Th e ones on the outfield go silent around 10 pm. Remember to wrap up warm, and remember it's a long walk to the car parks so be equipped. Also pick up an hourly bulletin from race control so you can understand how the race is panning out.

courageous · 4 Sep 2010, 12:20 (Ref:2754425)

Marcos is also entered for the Hungarian 12hr race the following weekend - I take it they have more than 1 car availible

I have heard rumours of Britcar sorting out Internet streaming for the race - any news on that?

rich_cooper · 6 Sep 2010, 12:53 (Ref:2755153)

will the track PA be on all night? Hope so as me and my friends are planning on staying in there all night and it would be good if we know what is going on during the night

brands · 6 Sep 2010, 17:46 (Ref:2755283)

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Originally Posted by rich_cooper

will the track PA be on all night? Hope so as me and my friends are planning on staying in there all night and it would be good if we know what is going on during the night

Take a AM/FM radio to follow the race during the night as the PA is turned off late evening.

rich_cooper · 6 Sep 2010, 18:00 (Ref:2755293)

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Originally Posted by brands

Take a AM/FM radio to follow the race during the night as the PA is turned off late evening.

Thanks for that i will

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