BRSCC Britcar 24 hour Silverstone - Page 2

Shelagh · 15 Apr 2010, 17:20 (Ref:2673248)

Hopefully PieLady

will still be undertaking that role, although now that Alan (PieMan) Tyson is no longer chief marshal...........???

Note to self: Contact PieMan and get things organised

Red_08 · 15 Apr 2010, 20:47 (Ref:2673346)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woolley

Don't like the sound of your breakfast.

LoL. Well you haven't seen the state of my campside cookery yet...not much better than my household cooking to be fair.

tonyC · 15 Apr 2010, 20:58 (Ref:2673353)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shelagh

Hopefully PieLady

will still be undertaking that role, although now that Alan (PieMan) Tyson is no longer chief marshal...........???

Note to self: Contact PieMan and get things organised

Got you penciled in already Shelagh - just got to get the maps organised

Shelagh · 16 Apr 2010, 17:02 (Ref:2673769)

Tony - Excellent!

Maps will be a godsend now that everything has changed - after all, I am the girl who "lost" Brooklands

Also still willing to do the Assembly area on the run up to "morphing" into PieLady

Will undoubtedly see you sometime between now and then .........

BTW - Bill is interested to know if he will still be involved with the "Chief" flag team on the startline?

The STIG · 16 Apr 2010, 21:26 (Ref:2673898)

On the subject of circuits, will they still be using the "Bridge" GP layout with the fuel lane in the assembly area, or using the arena track?

PieMan · 16 Apr 2010, 21:27 (Ref:2673899)

Shelagh/Tony - I hope to be there but may have to go to work on the Saturday (although that means I'll be able to pick up more pies on the way back to the circuit).

I've heard we'll be using the 'Bridge GP' layout (i.e. the same one as for previous 24 Hours) so not too many changes for Shelagh to learn, especially if she does the posts on the outside of the track. She'll need to allow more time and fuel because not only are Stowe, Club etc in the next county (Bucks) but the widened run-off area from Luffield to Copse means that those posts are now almost in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire.

Refuelling will have to be in the main pits due to the changes at the Assembly Area but I guess that assembly, at least for the main race, will still need to be on the national straight.

Some people have already been in touch (before Christmas!) about volunteering and being on the same post as their mates. I think it's best if everybody volunteers individually, so that we get all the names in good time and are ready to send out the passes etc. The allocation can't really be looked at in detail until nearer the event and we'll do our best but nothing can be guaranteed. Obviously the more people who volunteer the easier it will be to satisfy preferences because we know that overall the circuit is well covered.

24 weeks to go!

tonyC · 17 Apr 2010, 14:46 (Ref:2674278)

What Alan says above is probably what is going to happen. Spoke very briefly to James Tucker last weekend when he came to have a look at the circuit "improvements"

and I think that is generally the plan from Britcar.

Shelagh · 18 Apr 2010, 05:46 (Ref:2674624)

I will go with the flow and at least driving around various English counties won't be affected by volcanic ash!

martinparsons · 19 Apr 2010, 14:15 (Ref:2675858)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red_08

Because it's October this year, sleeping in my car is my plan too. Especially during my night/morning break. Last year was fine in the tent, quite toasty, but I reckon a foggy frost may play a big part this time.

It's UK, please tell tucker boys and girls, 24 hour races should be in summer not winter lol, i've done first one never again i like sunlight, good luck and thanks for you all that endure night and day.

MP

Shelagh · 19 Apr 2010, 19:04 (Ref:2676054)

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinparsons

It's UK, please tell tucker boys and girls, 24 hour races should be in summer not winter lol, i've done first one never again i like sunlight, good luck and thanks for you all that endure night and day.

MP

The timing of the event is as a "season closer" once the main championship business is out of the way.

By the way, last time I did Le Mans in "height of summer" in June, I was wearing more layers than I probably ever have done for the Britcar and was also resembling a downspout whilst holding up the Safety Car board - rain running down one sleeve and out the other!!

As they say - prepare for all eventualities as you never know how it will turn out.

Shelagh

blueoval2 · 20 Apr 2010, 09:39 (Ref:2676404)

Numbers looking good JT was saying at the weekend 53 entrants so far 17 more possible.

andy97 · 20 Apr 2010, 12:02 (Ref:2676502)

If any of you want to consider hiring a motor home for some comfort, let me know by PM, my neighbour runs a small company very near Donington Park that rents them out. 2 berths to 6 berths available IIRC.

They have helped me out in the past, hence I have their logo on my car.

Shelagh · 23 Apr 2010, 07:34 (Ref:2678255)

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy97

If any of you want to consider hiring a motor home for some comfort, let me know by PM, my neighbour runs a small company very near Donington Park that rents them out. 2 berths to 6 berths available IIRC.

They have helped me out in the past, hence I have their logo on my car.

Andy,

If the Mods allow - a link or an address might be handy (not sure if it constitutes advertising).

Must confess that my camping days are now well past as I have got to an age where creature comforts are all important (expect lots of comment

) so we tend to do B&B or the wonderful Premier Inn. But, you never know

andy97 · 23 Apr 2010, 08:16 (Ref:2678278)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shelagh

Andy,

If the Mods allow - a link or an address might be handy (not sure if it constitutes advertising).

Must confess that my camping days are now well past as I have got to an age where creature comforts are all important (expect lots of comment

) so we tend to do B&B or the wonderful Premier Inn. But, you never know

Shelagh, I was wary of contravening the rules, but the company is "Xplore-it-uk". It can be googled for. They have done a few motor home rentals for motorsport and I think they'll deliver, within reason.

**Woolley** · 23 Apr 2010, 12:10 (Ref:2678390)

Subtely done, so no worries, happy to leave it there.

stuarty101 · 23 Apr 2010, 19:03 (Ref:2678640)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dunc

2008 I was at Stowe and we had a large oil spill all way up hanger straight and round stowe.

2009 I was at Brooklands and we had a large oil spill in the dark.

2009 season at Knockhill we had a few oil spills at the post I operate from. (supposedly a quiet post , just proves there is no such thing )
Do you see a pattern

2010 I will be at the 24Hr at silverstone suppose I better bring cement dust, detergent and a brush lol.

An event well worth the effort to get to if you can.

I think we'll just wait for the sweeper this time

looking foward to a great weekend.

Shelagh · 7 May 2010, 17:04 (Ref:2686118)

What I call "Shelagh's Assembly area" on the National Straight is, apparently, now called "Wellington".

Two questions:
1) Why couldn't they name it after me?
2) Are they calling me an old boot?

Answers on a postcard....... (or text at £1.50 plus normal charge)..

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