Silverstone Classic July 27-29th July, 2007

terence · 26 Jun 2007, 07:36 (Ref:1946993)

Any one Doing this event? Anyone done it before?

Peter Horsman · 26 Jun 2007, 07:48 (Ref:1946998)

It's a really good event. Huge numbers of race cars and a number of huge motor homes mean paddock pandamonium but that goes with the territory I guess. Good for drivers on the historic GP circuit, and for spectators (the few that know they can see the same Revival cars and more in an accessable fashion).

I will certainly be there (tho' what in I am not sure yet - depends upon grid availability for the 18/21, bonnet etc issues with the 17 (see youtube etc)) but am co-driving a Morgan in the BRDC 500 so that'll be great fun at least.

Recommended.

terence · 26 Jun 2007, 07:52 (Ref:1947000)

Excellent,it seem,s as though I,ll be in a DB2,got asked yesterday.It,s proving a bit awkward typing with my fingers crossed though.

**John Turner** · 26 Jun 2007, 08:10 (Ref:1947014)

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Originally Posted by terence bower

I'll be in a DB2, got asked yesterday.

You lucky .......... so and so!

And, Peter, nice drive, in interesting conditions, last Sunday!

terence · 26 Jun 2007, 08:26 (Ref:1947027)

Yes I thought so to John,it,s the one I drove at LM in 05,Ex Chinese Rally car,a bit on the heavey side but still a lovely thing to drive,don,t think I,ll be collecting a lap record though,

rogerwills · 26 Jun 2007, 10:21 (Ref:1947122)

I plan to be there with the full compliment - Corvette in Gentlemen Drivers, Cortina in HSCC HRSR and Elva Mk7 in the combined Sports Racing Masters/World Sportscar Masters race.

Roger

SZRacer · 26 Jun 2007, 12:30 (Ref:1947203)

Yup,

Will be there in (gulp!) four races - the two HSCC roadsports races in the SZ, the Gentleman Drivers in the SZ, and co-driving a GTA in the HRSR.

Of course when I entered for these, I forgot about the three practice sessions as well. Busy weekend! Still, if it's hot, it's a good way to lose weight!!

Regards,

James

Tim the Grey · 26 Jun 2007, 13:26 (Ref:1947242)

It's a great weekend, but sadly it clashes head on with Spa 24 Hours, and FIA GTs...

simon drabble · 26 Jun 2007, 14:49 (Ref:1947303)

Roger, I thought that the twin cams were not being invited into the WSM race? lucky you if you have persuaded them differently....

rogerwills · 26 Jun 2007, 15:57 (Ref:1947352)

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Originally Posted by simon drabble

Roger, I thought that the twin cams were not being invited into the WSM race? lucky you if you have persuaded them differently....

Actually you may be right. Just checked my notes and I have a question mark beside it. Apparently it is a combined WSM and SRM race so rear-small-engine cars are maybe not eligible!

simon drabble · 26 Jun 2007, 16:06 (Ref:1947361)

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Originally Posted by rogerwills

Actually you may be right. Just checked my notes and I have a question mark beside it. Apparently it is a combined WSM and SRM race so rear-small-engine cars are maybe not eligible!

take it anyway - you might get lucky!

john ruston · 26 Jun 2007, 18:33 (Ref:1947485)

Masters Sports Car Race: Only big engines allowed in race.Good thing they put those 2 litre BMW engines in those 1965 race cars!
Pre War sports car race and Vscc Not bad

Peter Horsman · 27 Jun 2007, 07:00 (Ref:1947825)

John (Turner), thank you - that's kind. It was getting harder to find grip as the rain started to fall..... Forgive me, in waht capacity were you there?

**John Turner** · 27 Jun 2007, 10:05 (Ref:1947975)

The usual spectator mode, trying to keep my camera dry and one of about 6 people watching from Abbey - in fact the only one by the last couple of races! Will hopefully get around to putting some pics up on that meeting thread, eventually.

James, looks like you are going to have a great (and busy!) weekend!

Roger, looking forward to seeing the big Corvette, at last!

And (almost!) approval from John R; can't be bad!

johngee · 27 Jun 2007, 10:23 (Ref:1947991)

I might go along for an hour or so!

Seriously, spare a thought for all the girls and boys in orange - it's going to be three long days for them, whatever the weather. John - shall look forward to the photos and report - you see so much more than I do

.......and if anybody on here needs my help, you know where I am.

terence · 27 Jun 2007, 10:29 (Ref:1947994)

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Originally Posted by johngee

I might go along for an hour or so!

Seriously, spare a thought for all the girls and boys in orange - it's going to be three long days for them, whatever the weather. John - shall look forward to the photos and report - you see so much more than I do

.......and if anybody on here needs my help, you know where I am.

I for one always spare a thought,I often wonder why they do it but am truely gratefull that they are there!!I,ll give a wave [Light Blue Aston DB2],at the moment!MIGHT be in something else as well yet

johngee · 27 Jun 2007, 11:24 (Ref:1948028)

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Originally Posted by terence bower

I for one always spare a thought,I often wonder why they do it but am truely gratefull that they are there!!

Terence - a simple generalisation is the same motivation as St John Ambulance, Red Cross, Special Constabulary etc.but for petrolheads!

Plus, of course they get some of the best views in the house, feel part of what goes on and have a great sense of pride in being part of a professional team. Unfortunately, their numbers are shrinking - I suspect the day will come when we have CCTV and fast response vehicles....but that's for other threads

terence · 27 Jun 2007, 14:30 (Ref:1948160)

Point taken,but what about the extremes of weather ?. Still a very hardy bunch,and of course ,absolutly vital to racing!

Robin_D · 27 Jun 2007, 22:22 (Ref:1948586)

This is THE event in the year. I have had some very enjoyable days during this meeting. Neither of them including women either! Good racing, good company and real sunshine!
I'm extremely jealous about not driving. Hope I dont't get to see you at closer quarters though!

Yep come and join us on the bank!

I will be doing all 3 days whilst I still can asI'm under the knife in the next few months!

Redneck Rocket · 3 Jul 2007, 11:15 (Ref:1953313)

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Originally Posted by rogerwills

I plan to be there with the full compliment - Corvette in Gentlemen Drivers, Cortina in HSCC HRSR and Elva Mk7 in the combined Sports Racing Masters/World Sportscar Masters race.

Roger

Jealous. Of you, Terrance and James!!!! One day soon I'll be able to post on here and say that I'm driving and not watching! (and yes I should be there - will hopefully drive the spitfire up but it won't be race ready until next year at least).

terence · 3 Jul 2007, 20:38 (Ref:1953702)

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Originally Posted by Redneck Rocket

Jealous. Of you, Terrance and James!!!! One day soon I'll be able to post on here and say that I'm driving and not watching! (and yes I should be there - will hopefully drive the spitfire up but it won't be race ready until next year at least).

Don,t be jealous Red,if you do come over into the paddock then come say hello,Light Blue Metalic DB2.

terence · 4 Jul 2007, 07:51 (Ref:1953959)

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Originally Posted by simon drabble

but a long distance race has to be in teh evening because I bought some really expensive lights a few years ago and they are now gathering dust!!!
Seriously speaking I fully appreciate what you are saying and acknowledge that without a shift system it would never work. However I am still interested to know how Spa do it as they are running it at teh end of a full day not finishing until 10pm (midnight previously)

One would hope that those "Expensive Lights "will not be making an apparence at the Six hour!

simon drabble · 4 Jul 2007, 08:02 (Ref:1953971)

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Originally Posted by terence bower

One would hope that those "Expensive Lights "will not be making an apparence at the Six hour!

not Spa because they have banned them ;-(
they are fantastic you can see be at the top the pitlane at Spa and see teh whole length of it
probably not that period I agree!

terence · 4 Jul 2007, 12:23 (Ref:1954159)

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Originally Posted by simon drabble

not Spa because they have banned them ;-(
they are fantastic you can see be at the top the pitlane at Spa and see teh whole length of it
probably not that period I agree!

Just checking you read the new Reg,s Simon,Why do you need lights along the pit straight? I turn mine off to save the battery!

FastDB2s · 15 Jul 2007, 20:53 (Ref:1963869)

seeing as no one has started it with less than two weeks to go, I just thought i'd ask who's going & in what race / capacity / etc, I know you may have a drive Terry (Bower)
Chris

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