2012 British GT - Page 4

Andy 308GTB · 25 Jun 2012, 20:14 (Ref:3098009)

Some nice footage has been loaded onto You Tube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz2ZhPBeM6k&feature=plcp

The Aston closing on the Nissan for the photo finish is captured from Clearways

**BertMk2** · 25 Jun 2012, 20:21 (Ref:3098016)

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Originally Posted by Alfaholic

Something I'd forgotten about was raised on the Marshal's section - did they retrieve the Hetherington Nissan's bonnet from its resting place?

I wondered what that was all about - I didn't see it happen but did see the bonnet

yesnomaybe · 25 Jun 2012, 21:21 (Ref:3098055)

wish id got a photo of that bonnet, not often that sort of thing happens, lol

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Originally Posted by Andy 308GTB

We thought it was the Merc

the fuel smell could have been the merc, it had rear end damage so maybe there was a leak, dont think it was coming from the ginetta because that only started dropping some liquid near the end and i remeber smelling the fuel early on

wikipedia tells me that the Nissan Juke-R safety car is a limited edition with the same 550bhp engine as the GTR, crikey!

heres a link to my photos, enjoy
http://www.flickr.com/photos/coletri...7630285859180/

really looking forward now to seeing the GTs at Snetterton later on in the year

anyone now what #15s connection to CLAPA is? i spotted their logo on the rear quarter of the Ginetta

kipper · 26 Jun 2012, 17:14 (Ref:3098516)

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Originally Posted by yesnomaybe

anyone now what #15s connection to CLAPA is? i spotted their logo on the rear quarter of the Ginetta

I believe that Jonathan France's (owner of Team WFR) son was born with a cleft palate. Since then WFR cars have carried support for the charity.

airbusA346 · 26 Jun 2012, 18:50 (Ref:3098568)

Phil Burton having his thumb put back into place while still in the car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etJXL...&feature=share

Tom.

cmk · 27 Jun 2012, 01:19 (Ref:3098755)

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Originally Posted by Andy 308GTB

Yes, last year they **ran** 2 cars (once the second 458 became available -driven by Julian Draper) - this year they've got 2 cars and one is a 'spare' car. I'm sure there are no rules against it but if this becomes normal, the cost of being at the front end of this championship will increase... with all the things that go with that.

In many instances a second car is a more cost-effective way to get a spares package whether or not you are ever planning on running it, or just bet-hedging that you might. I believe the Jones' bought a second Merc SLS for that reason, Signatech had a 2nd Oreca LMP2 last year for that reason, and Dyson bought 2 P1 Lolas this year partly for that reason to name some examples. It is not really evidence for cost escalation, actually for cost containment if anything.

rich07 · 27 Jun 2012, 11:37 (Ref:3098912)

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Originally Posted by airbusA346

Phil Burton having his thumb put back into place while still in the car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etJXL...&feature=share

Tom.

Thats nuts! Glad they could have a laugh about it afterwards. From reading the description under the vid, it apparently happened three times over the weekend, that'd get slightly annoying after a while..............

AndyS · 2 Jul 2012, 12:13 (Ref:3100868)

Sorry, bit late to the party here but I had IT issues last week and was unable to post. I managed to catch up on the Rockingham coverage last week and what a race that looked. From what people are saying the most recent event looks to have been just as entertaining can't wait.

N.B - Its nice to be talking about a British race series and the discussion not revolving around who's fault the latest crash was!

Andy 308GTB · 2 Jul 2012, 15:14 (Ref:3100936)

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Originally Posted by AndyS

Sorry, bit late to the party here but I had IT issues last week and was unable to post. I managed to catch up on the Rockingham coverage last week and what a race that looked. From what people are saying the most recent event looks to have been just as entertaining can't wait.

N.B - Its nice to be talking about a British race series and the discussion not revolving around who's fault the latest crash was!

Brands Hatch race will be on Motors TV this weekend.

UK Schedule

Sat. 07.07 13:10
BRITISH GT RD 4 : BRAND HATCH
Sat. 07.07 22:35
BRITISH GT RD 4 : BRAND HATCH
Sun. 08.07 13:05
BRITISH GT RD 4 : BRAND HATCH
Mon. 09.07 0:40
BRITISH GT RD 4 : BRAND HATCH
Mon. 09.07 16:50
BRITISH GT RD 4 : BRAND HATCH

http://www.motorstv.com/car/gt/british-gt

It was a great race - choked that I can't make the next round

AndyS · 2 Jul 2012, 16:43 (Ref:3100974)

Thanks for that.

yesnomaybe · 23 Aug 2012, 20:50 (Ref:3123749)

right playing catch up with my photos here,
heres a link to my photos from the Snetterton event on the 5th August
http://www.flickr.com/photos/coletri...7631038642846/
enjoy

the torrential downpour between the two races gave me a chance to have a look at the GT cars in the open paddock, the Mclaren is an awesome bit of kit, the racing was excellent as well, was good to see (what i think was) the McLarens first win in a premier level championship at a uk circuit
Cheers

Rodger Davies · 23 Aug 2012, 21:23 (Ref:3123771)

any word on whether the Geddies are ever going to bring their McLaren to the party? Car was at Oulton, though they weren't, but not heard anything since.

GT3.14 · 31 Aug 2012, 12:06 (Ref:3127848)

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Originally Posted by Rodger Davies

any word on whether the Geddies are ever going to bring their McLaren to the party? Car was at Oulton, though they weren't, but not heard anything since.

Confirmed they will. http://www.britishgt.com/newsitem.php?key=1647

Graham Goodwin · 31 Aug 2012, 12:13 (Ref:3127851)

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Originally Posted by GT3.14

Confirmed they will. http://www.britishgt.com/newsitem.php?key=1647

And intend a full brit GT run in 2013

tux · 3 Sep 2012, 18:40 (Ref:3130092)

23 GT3 cars for the Silverstone race this weekend. 33 cars in total. Very good entry too.

British GT is going through a really strong period at the moment its great to see.

sukispeed · 9 Sep 2012, 02:28 (Ref:3133044)

Does any one know why the Mazda did not show up on the live timing during qualifying? Did they have a problem? Hopefully they will out for the race.

Alfaholic · 9 Sep 2012, 22:43 (Ref:3133506)

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Originally Posted by sukispeed

Does any one know why the Mazda did not show up on the live timing during qualifying? Did they have a problem? Hopefully they will out for the race.

They had an oil fire that damaged the wiring and other parts apparently. Multiple problems in the race this afternoon due to punctures and diff failure.

Not a bad turn out both in the number of competitors and spectators at Silverstone this afternoon. Congratulations to the United Autosports Team for victory with Ecurie Ecosse second with the BMW Z4 amd the Motorbase Perfetti/Caine Porsche 3rd.

rdjones · 10 Sep 2012, 11:33 (Ref:3133687)

It was a good weekend at Silverstoone for my local teams with United Autosport taking the win in GT3, with Team WFR taking the win in GT4 and also taking the GT4 championship.

Subaru_WRX_STi · 12 Sep 2012, 16:35 (Ref:3134878)

Three cars assault for United Autosport in 2013

http://audi-motorsport-blog.blogspot...lms-ultra.html

tux · 21 Sep 2012, 16:15 (Ref:3139675)

Almost live coverage of next weekends British GT race on Motors TV.

http://www.britishgt.com/newsitem.php?key=1669

sukispeed · 21 Sep 2012, 23:36 (Ref:3139766)

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Originally Posted by tux

Almost live coverage of next weekends British GT race on Motors TV.

That's good news, not great news, but it is getting better and better. Hopfully next year we will not have to wait so long to watch all of the races.

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