Britcar

[blueoval2]

I was under the impression the 1000k was split over two races one Saturday and one Sunday, is it one 1000k race on the Sunday??

[alfaracer156]

The real reason of lack entries are the stupidly high entry fees.Most drivers baulk at the prices these days especially with low grid numbers.I know as I have raced in Britcar in the past. Mike

[roys1]

Originally Posted by blueoval2

I was under the impression the 1000k was split over two races one Saturday and one Sunday, is it one 1000k race on the Sunday??

Looks that way,
Starts 10.30 and goes for 1000k or 5hrs56mins which ever is first.
So by the look of it there is no night running and only testing on friday.

[blueoval2]

Originally Posted by roys1

Looks that way,
Starts 10.30 and goes for 1000k or 5hrs56mins which ever is first.
So by the look of it there is no night running and only testing on friday.

Looking the Britcar website there is a 1000k race on Saturday for the production cars going in to the night, and a 1000k on Sunday for the MSA British endurance championship.

[kipper]

Originally Posted by blueoval2

Looking the Britcar website there is a 1000k race on Saturday for the production cars going in to the night, and a 1000k on Sunday for the MSA British endurance championship.

True; however, the latest news story implies that there would be a single race, which makes sense given the relatively few number of cars. I am slightly curious as to how this can take place as at one stage I think the MSA were not keen on championships of different grades (which applies to the Prods and BEC) and was the reason for the initial separation of the two championships a couple of years ago.

[adam46]

Originally Posted by kipper

True; however, the latest news story implies that there would be a single race, which makes sense given the relatively few number of cars. I am slightly curious as to how this can take place as at one stage I think the MSA were not keen on championships of different grades (which applies to the Prods and BEC) and was the reason for the initial separation of the two championships a couple of years ago.

I believe it's just poorly worded. It seemed that two races were confirmed when I spoke to Steve Wood at Brands Hatch, partially because of the MSA stuff.

[roys1]

It is not confirmed as two races
. See the news item from my link in my previous post above that says one race..

[Shelagh]

We have done every 24Hr race (including the one that wasn't) and enjoyed every one of them. It might have been down to the jobs we have done (Bill one of the chief flags, me as PieLady) but you can't knock the effort that Mr Tucker put into it all.

This might be the first one we miss but that will purely be down to ill health and nothing else.

The marshals have always been most appreciated at this event.

[White flag man]

Originally Posted by roys1

It is not confirmed as two races
. See the news item from my link in my previous post above that says one race..

So if both races have merged into one, on Sunday, what is happening on Saturday, when I'm supposed to be going?

[kipper]

Originally Posted by White flag man

So if both races have merged into one, on Sunday, what is happening on Saturday, when I'm supposed to be going?

Given that Friday is now a test day, I'd assume that there would be free practice/qualifying sessions for the Britcar. I suspect that the lions of the supporting Porsche Club triple header will take place on the Saturday.

[martinparsons]

As far as I know (remember i'm a driver so get told last), the production and endurance are racing together Sunday, but with a month to go that could change again !! Makes it difficult for sorting time off work, hotels etc.

Thanks to all marshals at Snett on Saturday, cannot have been that interesting having 1 race, but at least i managed to spin in testing to keep you awake


MP

[SouthportFC Fan]

Originally Posted by martinparsons

but at least i managed to spin in testing to keep you awake


MP

'Every little helps ...'

[Terrible-Tones]

Has anyone seen an entry list for Silverstone?

[pauln]

Provisional one posted a week ago at http://www.britcar24hr.co.uk/newslet...List1000km.pdf

[Terrible-Tones]

Cheers Paul

[EmileNaus]

There is now a time table on-line for the 1000k (http://www.britcar24hr.co.uk/newslet...13_Issue_2.pdf), which confirms no race on Saturday, and a combined race on Sunday. Slightly disappointed, as I can only attend Saturday, but the various sessions should have some good cars around. Not sure about 1.5 hours of parade...