GP Instructions - Page 2

chezza · 30 May 2006, 11:06 (Ref:1622829)

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Originally Posted by Ty Nicholson

Those of us with extensive travel, prior race meeting committments and a reason to be 'on site' early have good reason for 'faffing' when there's only a couple of days left before departure and no sign of passes. Now, if I lived in the soft under belly of the South with only an hours drive ahead of me......and dives for cover

Sorry I wasn't just aiming that at you! Every year we have the same faffing over tickets and every year the same stuff gets said about people not sorrying and so on and so forth!

I could have been in a similar position to you but changed my plans as I have to be at home as am currently helping to arrange a race meeting for the same weekend as the GP. I wish I only had an hours drive from leaving my house to getting to silverstone will be about 3 hours in total done over a couple of days cos i have to go here there and everywhere!

I am really looking forward to the GP and can't wiat to find out where I am!

wensleydale · 30 May 2006, 12:30 (Ref:1622899)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chezza

I am really looking forward to the GP and can't wiat to find out where I am!

So really what you're saying there is "where are my tickets, why aren't they here yet, whats taking them so long"

I think a lot of the reason for the "faffing" is that most people look forward to the meeting, and like to get everything planned out in plenty of time then they can have an enjoyable weekend.

Novice · 30 May 2006, 12:33 (Ref:1622901)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ty Nicholson

This year, hopefully, on a flattish piece of Silverstone real estate known to members of the "30 Degree Incline Club" as the Marshal's Campsite.

The camp site was chosen for those travelling from the mountainous regions of the country as they would not be used to parking the caravan or pitching a tent on flat ground.

Alan

chezza · 30 May 2006, 13:54 (Ref:1622977)

No, I'm wondering where I am on the circuit. I know the tickets will be here soon, even without TY's info.

I just love walking into the circuit on GP morning and I can't wait.

Mike Kelly 1 · 30 May 2006, 17:13 (Ref:1623130)

Yes, that first hangover of the GP weekend - can't wait

Clive · 30 May 2006, 17:29 (Ref:1623145)

Now steady on - we have to wait until the saturday evening party before we can have a drink

mick dickens · 30 May 2006, 19:20 (Ref:1623208)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ty Nicholson

Those of us with extensive travel, prior race meeting committments and a reason to be 'on site' early have good reason for 'faffing' when there's only a couple of days left before departure and no sign of passes. Now, if I lived in the soft under belly of the South with only an hours drive ahead of me......and dives for cover

what else do you expect of the south. the men play girle games like rugby union instead of the mans game league. some even watch loosers like northhampton, a northern team even beat them at thier own game.

Mike Kelly 1 · 30 May 2006, 20:07 (Ref:1623244)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clive

Now steady on - we have to wait until the saturday evening party before we can have a drink

Yes, but one can of Fosters?

thepits! · 30 May 2006, 21:57 (Ref:1623352)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clive

Now steady on - we have to wait until the saturday evening party before we can have a drink

Don't you mean Sunday night?

One can of Pi**ters on Saturday night and we'll be useless on Sunday

(we'll be in the loo all day!)

Clive · 30 May 2006, 22:51 (Ref:1623388)

ooooohhhh you cynics!!!

Ty Nicholson · 31 May 2006, 06:04 (Ref:1623533)

One weekend a year and one free can has never stopped you from having a good time before Mike. I have your and "Clipboards" t-shirts, so see you there

Hepatic · 31 May 2006, 07:48 (Ref:1623571)

today is the day!!!!

mr postman got here early, and my GP stuff came thru today. it's starting to sink in now - and i've been posted to Farm Inside, which should be interesting. See you all in a week or so

thepits! · 31 May 2006, 07:52 (Ref:1623574)

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Originally Posted by Hepatic

.......i've been posted to Farm Inside, which should be interesting. ..

don't forget your wellies .....

chezza · 31 May 2006, 08:03 (Ref:1623588)

Becketts Ouside for me. Really looking forward to it.

Bit miffed at the no centre access on the guest passes. I think thats a bit mean. If you are on the inside how are your guests supposed to come and say hello?

marcosmantula · 31 May 2006, 08:49 (Ref:1623620)

Pit wall 2 for my first time at the GP, should be interesting.

Neal

Rob M · 31 May 2006, 08:55 (Ref:1623626)

Got to wait until I get home tonight to see where I am. However, I have heard a nast rumour that the guest tickets don't allow access to the infield this year. Does anybody know if this is true?

Rob

**Stephen Green** · 31 May 2006, 08:55 (Ref:1623627)

Ive done pit wall 2 twice now, you will have a fabulous time. The only downside is you can't get behind the garages to see what goes on there.

sws1968 · 31 May 2006, 09:02 (Ref:1623629)

Stowe for me, first time up that end of the circuit, should be good.
See you all there...... and have a good time

chezza · 31 May 2006, 09:08 (Ref:1623630)

RobM...see my post.

There is indeed no center or infield access for guest passes...which to be quite frank sucks.

Sws I was at stowe last year, really enjoyed it.

Rob M · 31 May 2006, 09:13 (Ref:1623632)

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Originally Posted by chezza

RobM...see my post.

There is indeed no center or infield access for guest passes...which to be quite frank sucks.

That will teach me to read things properly!!!!!!! Must agree with you though it does suck.

Rob

PeterM · 31 May 2006, 09:33 (Ref:1623639)

Who decided that there should be no access to the centre for guests. For all pit, start, assembly, race control marshals, how do they get to be with their guests.

Nice to be told only when you get your passes. How to p**s off marshals in one easy go.

Novice · 31 May 2006, 09:37 (Ref:1623642)

Vale Out for me this year.

chezza · 31 May 2006, 09:42 (Ref:1623644)

Quite simply they don't Peter. The list you give isn't exhaustive either there are all the posts on the inside of the circuit too.

I assume the centre is being kept for coporate hostility only which is annoying, I used to love wandering through the historic paddock when I was a spectator.

Rob M · 31 May 2006, 09:49 (Ref:1623647)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterM

Who decided that there should be no access to the centre for guests. For all pit, start, assembly, race control marshals, how do they get to be with their guests.

Nice to be told only when you get your passes. How to p**s off marshals in one easy go.

It's not just not getting to see your guests that's annoying. The crowds are much thinner on the infield, so your guests also get a much better view.

Rob

**Stephen Green** · 31 May 2006, 09:52 (Ref:1623651)

I believe this is the second year where there have been no infield tickets, not only for marshals but for spectators as well. Before you all get carried away, it could have something to do with the CAA and the airfield?

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