Silverstone Night Race - Page 2

**Craig** · 11 May 2001, 19:50 (Ref:91320)

A potential problem...

As you may know from another topic in trackside, we are planning a weekend at Silverstone this weekend. Spoonerboro went up early (we're due to head up in the morning) but there is no camping at the circuit... and nor will there be prior to the GP (F&M I presume) - the only alternative for those wishing to camp is the Whittlebury golf course @ 12.50 a night... Not a huge help for those of us who intended to enjoy ourselves and then stumble back across the road to the campsite...

An akternative will need to be sought prior to the event I think... anyone have local knowledge ?

Lorna ? Why the hell did you have to move ??!

Lorna · 13 May 2001, 02:27 (Ref:91664)

Because, if I didn't move then I wouldn't be able to afford to go to any race meetings this year. Catch 22 situation. Well, I know I will be going home that night then. Shame. The whole point of night racing is the camping!

SL · 13 May 2001, 16:41 (Ref:91881)

If the little tykes at Silverstone do not allow camping, do they run a bus service to a habital place like Northampton ? Hopefully a free service.

What would 'they' do if we camped 'en circuit' and the 'nice' Policeman said we could not drive duo to drinking to much, as in borrowed flagpole, circuit walking and traffic cones (NO further details available) etc etc ???

Simon

**Craig** · 13 May 2001, 18:47 (Ref:91948)

It was a joke, Lorna...!

SL, since when has Northampton been habital ?

Ref camping at circuit... we camped last night in a borrowed camper van in a car park in Buckingham... but arriving back at the circuit this morning we were greeted with... a whole row of caravans and tents in the car park... I wonder...

WoodyTJ · 13 May 2001, 18:51 (Ref:91952)

Thinking cap time everyone - what should we do?

Unfortunately I don't think I could erect my tent in the car park – although it was a potential good idea Craig.

**Craig** · 13 May 2001, 19:22 (Ref:91977)

Why not ? It's grass...

Simple really - get ****ed, put the tent up and refuse to move... if they insist, call the police and tell them you cannot move due to the fact you're not prepared to drive in a drunken state...

SPOONERBORO · 13 May 2001, 19:34 (Ref:91992)

mmmmm im gonna kick ass!!!

silverstone needs to, no has to sort something out for camping at their circuit i think its disgraceful that they do not provide any facilities!!

trouble is craig that was the car park i tried to camp in when i went in there on the friday after the free practice so assuming the worst it could happen again!!

HELP ANYONE

**Craig** · 13 May 2001, 19:38 (Ref:91994)

I really don't care *which* car park we end up camping in... all I know is that they have to let us park the car some place... if we get ****ed and refuse to move, they're not gonna get a wrecker and drag ten or more of us off site, surely ?

Minardi fan · 14 May 2001, 16:17 (Ref:92352)

You might be in luck - we were allowed to have a bbq in the car park last year.

It's not Silverstone's fault though - the area is still under quarantine because of foot and mouth, and therefore the landowners cannot be expected, or indeed are probably not allowed, to open the camp sites up to the public.

Lorna · 21 May 2001, 13:07 (Ref:94788)

Well, as Silverstone is still pretty local to me, I'll be staying in my warm bed! Now, when are they going to invent high security, soundproof tents? I might actually get to like this camping lark then

WoodyTJ · 21 May 2001, 16:32 (Ref:94835)

Contacted Silverstone today .... (well just in case they have changed their mind!) They told me to contact the local Tourist Board ... which I did and they gave me Whittlebury Park's telephone number.

Like Craig has already said they are charging £12.50 per night .... but you can only get access by the main gate at Silverstone which is over 1.5 miles away .... so not much use really.

Still no further forward

Come on Silverstone help us out please

SPOONERBORO · 22 May 2001, 00:07 (Ref:95001)

when they create moving brick houses and ban all alcohol!!!!

oh yeah and when they stop ten tenths camping events!!

**bella** · 22 May 2001, 09:58 (Ref:95120)

i'm still gonna be there, but seeing as i live 45 minutes away, i'll be back home for the night...

SL · 24 May 2001, 21:40 (Ref:96217)

So who will be there ???

Do I need to take a tent Alka Selza and asprins ??

All going to plan I will drive up after work on Friday with tent, see practice and race Saturday.

Time to get arrangement made as I will be away most of next week.

Simon

Lorna · 24 May 2001, 22:08 (Ref:96241)

Camping still sounds iffy, SL. So can't really help you out with definite plans mate. But we will be there!

SL · 24 May 2001, 22:32 (Ref:96261)

Thanks Lorna,

I will get back to the UK Thursday AM so I will hopefully get an update then. If there are any offers of campsites please include me

Any orders for 'Gadget Glasses' ?? I think that they are £5 a pair plus batteries. Essential for night racing.

Simon

Minardi fan · 25 May 2001, 14:39 (Ref:96507)

And what exactly do these 'gadget glasses' do??? Look forward to seeing you all there! HURRAH!!!

WoodyTJ · 25 May 2001, 17:28 (Ref:96539)

Quote:

Originally posted by Minardi fan
And what exactly do these 'gadget glasses' do???

I assume this is what SL & Minardi Fan are referring to......

"As modelled fantastically by Craig @ Thruxton, one pair of sparkling garget glasses and a very stylish hat!"

**Craig** · 25 May 2001, 17:53 (Ref:96562)

Put me down for a pair please SL!

Lorna · 25 May 2001, 18:34 (Ref:96582)

Received an email from Autosport:

Headlights blazing, glowing brakes, bumps, scrapes and near-misses... Experience the thrill of the British Touring Car Championship racing at night at Silverstone on June 2nd.

With a fun fair and a whole lot of atmosphere, as well as a full programme of support races, it's a night out not to be missed.

You can save a tenner on race day tickets if you book by midday on Tuesday 29th May (£15). Otherwise get yourself down to Silverstone and pay just £25 on the gate.

To take up this fantastic offer, please call 01327 850 134 quoting ASW.

Please note that all dates, times and prices are subject to confirmation and availability at the time of booking.

redshoes · 25 May 2001, 19:11 (Ref:96603)

Alternatively try this exclusive 10-tenths offer..

Call the normal box office number (01327 850 259) don't quote any reference number and book your advance tickets for the price of er... £15.

Autosport still don't get it. "Exclusive offer" means paying less that you could get them from normal sources.

**Craig** · 25 May 2001, 19:18 (Ref:96607)

Funfair, eh ? Can we go on the bumper cars this time ? Can we ?

My tickets have arrived! Seeya'll next week

SL · 25 May 2001, 21:13 (Ref:96633)

Bumbers

Wheeeeeee...... I'll be there.

Small suppy of glasses as well. Please bring 4 x AAA batteries to illuminate.

Simon

Chris Y · 25 May 2001, 21:41 (Ref:96646)

Quote:

Originally posted by Craig Antill
Funfair, eh ? Can we go on the bumper cars this time ? Can we ?

I thought the Clio drivers had already turned you down for passenger rides?

Lorna · 26 May 2001, 11:21 (Ref:96814)

lol! Definitely go on the bumper cars! Race ya, Craig!

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