Silverstone Festival (Classic) 2023

[geordiecriag101]

I've had a look but cant see a thread for this years event. This was formally know as the Classic so hopefully it stays faithfull to how that event was. Anyway, here's the time table for the races for those who going or who interested:

[flatlandsman]

How much!!

[Peter Mallett]

I hope to be there all three days. Looking forward to catching up with Delta and some old mates. Sadly not racing though. Will be interesting to see how the new format works.

[VIVA GT]

I'll be there Saturday & Sunday and am looking forward to catching up with a number of friends, and hopefully meet some fellow tententhers to put a voice to the Avatar.

[Mike Crow]

Originally Posted by VIVA GT

I'll be there Saturday & Sunday and am looking forward to catching up with a number of friends, and hopefully meet some fellow tententhers to put a voice to the Avatar.

Watching historic cars racing at Silverstone is such an unrewarding experience that, for me at least, it is not worth even a fifth of the ticket price. Happy to pay for a day wandering around the paddocks on Friday though

[VIVA GT]

Originally Posted by Mike Crow

Watching historic cars racing at Silverstone is such an unrewarding experience that, for me at least, it is not worth even a fifth of the ticket price. Happy to pay for a day wandering around the paddocks on Friday though

To be honest Mike, watching the racing isn't that high up my priority list either, I'm looking up to catching up with friends, looking at types of racing cars that I used to be involved with when they were current and spending a couple of days with like-minded mates. (I also have the added advantage of a free ticket into the circuit!)

[Mike Crow]

Originally Posted by VIVA GT

To be honest Mike, watching the racing isn't that high up my priority list either, I'm looking up to catching up with friends, looking at types of racing cars that I used to be involved with when they were current and spending a couple of days with like-minded mates. (I also have the added advantage of a free ticket into the circuit!)

I don’t really have the stamina for three days at the Festival any more. Silverstone on Friday, Gurston Down on Sunday and Castle Combe on Monday will do for me

[coppice]

It costs me the equivalent of 20 quid a day, with an advance car club deal and includes BOGOF. I'm there from 7am Fri- Sun , as although it is not a great place to watch racing the enlightened access all areas policy means I can spend at least one full day perving over 1100 racing cars in pit and paddock .

And the day when I don't get a tingle as 50 plus FJs jink into Village , or a bevy of T70s and GT40s , Cobras etc is when you can take me to the knacker's yard .


Oh and we have a collection of NASCAR cars too. Add in God knows how many intriguing cars in the car club areas and I have no complaints.

[coppice]

I'm not sure I do but I will find out after Fri, Sat and Sun at Silverstone , and stewarding at Mallory on Monday . Oh , and Sat and Sun at Croft too. Beats working for a living .

[delta]

Team Delta will be there . The only thing confirmed is BBQ for Marshals Friday eve . Back from the Ring but very sad to learn that Peter Baldwin has passed away . We always caught up for a chat at this meeting .

[Peter Mallett]

Originally Posted by delta

Team Delta will be there . The only thing confirmed is BBQ for Marshals Friday eve . Back from the Ring but very sad to learn that Peter Baldwin has passed away . We always caught up for a chat at this meeting .

Yes very sad about Peter. I'll endeavour to make the usual delivery for the BBQ on the Friday.

[Willmaz223]

https://www.mastershistoricracing.co...tone-festival/

Masters Entries out. Very impressive with not one but TWO Ferrari 512Ms.

Brilliant grids all-round though the downward trend numbers wise with the sportscars continues.

Cannot wait.

[coppice]

Remind me of your car ? I'll say hello

[coppice]

Gosh - ,my appetite well and truly whetted . I crawl over broken glass for Ferrari 512s...

[Gerard C]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knE0aLHcuO0 Till the end of '71, Group6 cars were allowed to enter the rallye Le Tour de France Automobile, people could admire and listen to sport protos like Matra MS 650 and the now famous yellow Tergal 512 (Escuderia Montjuich).

[geordiecriag101]

The full grids are now out and this looks to be stunning weekends racing, here's the racecard for anyone who interersted

https://viewer.joomag.com/silverston...1745246?short&

PW : SF2023

[justracing]

Many thanks for that, will there be live streaming does anyone know?

[GORDON STREETER]

Originally Posted by geordiecriag101

The full grids are now out and this looks to be stunning weekends racing, here's the racecard for anyone who interersted

https://viewer.joomag.com/silverston...1745246?short&

PW : SF2023

Ah the password

[Markwest]

Hi do you have password for this?

[Peter Mallett]

Originally Posted by Markwest

Hi do you have password for this?

SF2023

[Willmaz223]

Notice one of the 512s is shown as a T70 yet Brundle posted on Instagram 3 days ago they was racing the former? Hmm the annoyances of different entry lists aye

[rbs]

Was that the 512 that was badley bent at Brands last year,might not be ready yet.

[Gerard C]

Are you talking about the Tergal (Monterverde/Pearson), Robert? Was it '22 or '21? This? https://www.pressreader.com/uk/autos...83051237368476

[geordiecriag101]

Originally Posted by Gerard C

Are you talking about the Tergal (Monterverde/Pearson), Robert? Was it '22 or '21? This? https://www.pressreader.com/uk/autos...83051237368476

Yep that's the one, it was out testing at Donington last week, I think it's first run out since the accident in 2021. maybe it wasn't quite ready so old faithful the T70 mk3b being used?

[Willmaz223]

Originally Posted by geordiecriag101

Yep that's the one, it was out testing at Donington last week, I think it's first run out since the accident in 2021. maybe it wasn't quite ready so old faithful the T70 mk3b being used?

All cleared up now as Alex has posted on Instagram with a quick video of the 512 being assembled interestingly pre paint with new nose. This with a caption confirming its attendance. Fingers crossed for some dry weather.


Both 512 cars are modern recreations I believe.