Bernie's Historic V8's Brands Hatch 4th/5th June

[Rikki Cann]

Yes please Ale

[Al Weyman]

Ale?? I know I like a drop but no need to name me after the stuff! OK I will do a few probably be about 420mm wide.

[NICK ALLISON]

Does the 40 minute race have a compulsary pit stop for driver change ?If so what is the window and duration ?

[Al Weyman]

Certainly does Nick I think it will probably be to the CSCC tried and tested formula. As for duration I may need a comfort break so expect a little longer than usual from me lol! at the last meeting it was pull in and turn off engine, change drivers, start engine and off you go. If not changing drivers then climb out close the door and get back in, there was talk of a minute or two fixed duration but cannot confirm that.

[modes]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Ale?? I know I like a drop but no need to name me after the stuff! OK I will do a few probably be about 420mm wide.

Al,

Car ready, but have space on the car if you have one for me. In London now for two days then back up to Yorkshire to pack and come back down again to Brands Hatch! Planning!!!!

Setting off Monday early.

[Tim Falce]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Ale?? I know I like a drop but no need to name me after the stuff! OK I will do a few probably be about 420mm wide.

I'll have a couple off you Al if that's OK.

[Al Weyman]

OK no probs I will do an initial batch but please ask here if you want them as dont want to do too many and have to bin them.

[Al Weyman]

Someone asked earlier in the thread who the 'Le Mans' start would work. Well Bernie now has the sanctions of the various bodies so can go public on this and has asked me to post below how its planned to work. This will happen on the Tuesday for the 40 minute race. Remember its all just for a bit of fun and is meant to be tounge in cheek

1) Cars will arrive at the GP paddock assembly area at 12.25.
2) Cars will line Le Mans style against the pit wall in grid order at 12.45.
3) Spectators will have the opportunity to view our grid and talk to drivers between 12.50 and 1.15.
4) All drivers must be suited and booted ready to run, walk and in some cases, crawl to their cars when ordered to.
5) You must have your crew to help you get in and buckle up When the lovely Sarah shows you the board, start your engines. Start up and wait. You will be flagged off by the Clerk of the Course one by one, and continue around the track "slowly" until you pick up the pace car (our black and white US Cop Cars). Should any body not conform to the procedure, an American policeman will exit the pace car and shoot your tyres out with the repeating rifle kept in the trunk (boot). !!!!
6) When the grid has totally assembled behind the pace car, we will continue to proceed on our one lap rolling start.

[deley]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Someone asked earlier in the thread who the 'Le Mans' start would work. Well Bernie now has the sanctions of the various bodies so can go public on this and has asked me to post below how its planned to work. This will happen on the Tuesday for the 40 minute race. Remember its all just for a bit of fun and is meant to be tounge in cheek

1) Cars will arrive at the GP paddock assembly area at 12.25.
2) Cars will line Le Mans style against the pit wall in grid order at 12.45.
3) Spectators will have the opportunity to view our grid and talk to drivers between 12.50 and 1.15.
4) All drivers must be suited and booted ready to run, walk and in some cases, crawl to their cars when ordered to.
5) You must have your crew to help you get in and buckle up When the lovely Sarah shows you the board, start your engines. Start up and wait. You will be flagged off by the Clerk of the Course one by one, and continue around the track "slowly" until you pick up the pace car (our black and white US Cop Cars). Should any body not conform to the procedure, an American policeman will exit the pace car and shoot your tyres out with the repeating rifle kept in the trunk (boot). !!!!
6) When the grid has totally assembled behind the pace car, we will continue to proceed on our one lap rolling start.

by Tuesday lunchtime it will have been 3 1/2 days of marshalling at Brands so something a bit light-hearted sounds like fun

have fun folks - looking forward to it

Dave

[jacobyte]

It looks like it might be a tad damp over the two days, might have to bring out the easy-up-gazebo from the loft.

[Al Weyman]

I hope for dry conditions obviously but the wet will certainly slow down some of the faster stuff. I have done 36 stickers more than enough for one per car, some won't want them so I will offer every one one off if any left over anyone who wants a second is welcome.

[jacobyte]

I'll need two... I'll buy you an extra burger at the bbq ;-) (see, I'm desperate to get any competitive advantage).

[jamesjtucker]

Originally Posted by jacobyte

It looks like it might be a tad damp over the two days, might have to bring out the easy-up-gazebo from the loft.

When I looked it said sunny and dry. So I'm not looking again incase it's changed.

[Al Weyman]

Originally Posted by jacobyte

I'll need two... I'll buy you an extra burger at the bbq ;-) (see, I'm desperate to get any competitive advantage).

Ha ha thats big of you lol! bear in mind these are done on temporary vinyl designed for easy removal I usually often use this stuff for film shoots on hired cars but havnt had much lately since Beeb moved operations up north.

[Al Weyman]

Tell you what guys I need tickets, my lovely daughters want to come so any offers please let me know.

[NICK ALLISON]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Certainly does Nick I think it will probably be to the CSCC tried and tested formula. As for duration I may need a comfort break so expect a little longer than usual from me lol! at the last meeting it was pull in and turn off engine, change drivers, start engine and off you go. If not changing drivers then climb out close the door and get back in, there was talk of a minute or two fixed duration but cannot confirm that.

Thanks Al.

[yesnomaybe]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

3) Spectators will have the opportunity to view our grid and talk to drivers between 12.50 and 1.15.

sounds like a good photo opportunity, presume the drivers will be with the cars, so will spectators be allowed on the track?

[Moosehead]

Originally Posted by Moosehead

Trying to get some sense out of the circuit regarding camping over from Saturday until we get paddock access on Sunday night - emailed them and got a reply from the trackday organiser saying I've got to phone. The reason I emailed was so that I had a proof of response, now i can see a 'discussion' with a jobsworth on the gate looming.

Spoke to the circuit - ''yes you can park/camp in 'Racing Green' but you will need a valid ticket for Saturday and Sunday''



Oh thanks a bunch! Can't even see where the 'Racing Green' field is on the website map. Just looked on googlemap where it appears the RG field is before the main entrance gate - anyone know if this is the case?

[Al Weyman]

I think its the green at the end of the Paddock as have had to camp there before, its not a problem and quite flat.

[Moosehead]

Not bothered about being level, nor do I want any facilities, I just don't want to shell out another £50 for tickets I don't want.

[Al Weyman]

All a bit daft isnt it?

[Moosehead]

Not exactly competitor friendly! Thing is if I have to pay to get in then I will go roam the paddock and watch some racing as will my dad if he comes down Sunday morning as planned. However, the Missus just wants to chill out in the camper so that would be a wasted ticket. Grrr

[GORDON STREETER]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

I will be going Sunday am as I believe all the CTCRC action is on the Saturday.

Sunday Al, so I don't think they will let you in until late ?

[Al Weyman]

Oh well thats me out as a spectator and general spender of money at the circuit, very silly policy IMHO.

[jamesjtucker]

Originally Posted by Moosehead

Spoke to the circuit - ''yes you can park/camp in 'Racing Green' but you will need a valid ticket for Saturday and Sunday''



Oh thanks a bunch! Can't even see where the 'Racing Green' field is on the website map. Just looked on googlemap where it appears the RG field is before the main entrance gate - anyone know if this is the case?

I thought it was on the right if you go through the pit gate entrance round the back of the circuit, as from there you can't get into the actual circuit still due to pedestrian gates? But by no means 100% on that.