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3 Jul 2004, 17:53 (Ref:1025055) | #1 | |
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Items needed for silverstone
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Its my first time at a F1 grand prix next weekend (silverstone) and was wondering what you guys think i need to take with me, ie radio,earplugs,seat etc (got a walk about ticket) and any other tips you can give me would me much appreciated. Thanks Leigh |
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3 Jul 2004, 17:56 (Ref:1025056) | #2 | |
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suncream, waterproofs, hat, good shoes, if you can your own food, it costs a fair bit and the queues are often long. And ever since I went to Belgium in 97 I always have loo roll (you never know)
But most of all take a sense of fun and enjoyment. Hope you enjoy yourself. |
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4 Jul 2004, 20:31 (Ref:1026079) | #3 | ||
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Headache tablets. Not necessarily because of the noise, but if the weather's hot and you're walking around in the heat all day amongst people with air horns going off my head starts to hurt when the GP has finished.
And a fold up stool/chair! A lap board, a stopwatch, some binoculars and a fancy camera! Only if you really want to ! |
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4 Jul 2004, 21:30 (Ref:1026138) | #4 | ||
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Ah man...had forgotten about the airhorns! They really should be banned! I don't know why people set them off when their favourite driver goes past...he can't hear it the engine is too loud!!!!
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5 Jul 2004, 18:32 (Ref:1027018) | #5 | |
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A Waterproof jacket , a hat (to keep the sun off you ) definatley a small radio with earplugs to listen to the radio silverstone .
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5 Jul 2004, 19:09 (Ref:1027055) | #6 | |
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What band is the silverstone station on and is it available on digital. also still not sure on what area we will be watching the race from?
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This is silverstone...doubt it will be on digital!
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5 Jul 2004, 19:25 (Ref:1027085) | #8 | ||
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A telly would be handy to watch the racing.
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5 Jul 2004, 19:28 (Ref:1027091) | #9 | ||
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If you go near the complex at the end of the lap there's a giant screen, think there's one at Stowe as well.
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5 Jul 2004, 19:29 (Ref:1027092) | #10 | |
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I think radio silverstone is on 87.7 FM ???
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5 Jul 2004, 19:32 (Ref:1027097) | #11 | ||
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Take some ear defenders if I were you. Mind you, I'm a wimp...
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A good book.....
"Blank space" outstrips actual "track time" at a GP by about 3 to 1!! |
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If it's hot (ever the optimist) make sure you've got plenty of water too.
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6 Jul 2004, 09:53 (Ref:1027822) | #14 | ||
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Get in to the circuit at opening time and claim your space.
Take ear defenders so you can plug personal streo earphones into your ears. Then you can hear the commentary on your personal radio. Big screens were at Stowe, Copse (towards Becketts) and the complex, in 2002. Last time I was there *sob*. Take a fold up seat. Waterproofs that you can remove when it gets warmer. A hat for rain and sun. Camera. |
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an umbrella from the sound of the weather!
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6 Jul 2004, 21:03 (Ref:1028520) | #16 | |
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Thanks for the info just need to sort some ear defenders out ans im all set
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7 Jul 2004, 10:42 (Ref:1029017) | #17 | |
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Take lots of money to feed yourself and buy merchandise. Food and drink is not cheap at any racing circuit.
As an aside, I noticed last year that the best day to buy merchandise is the Friday; the prices creep up on Saturday and then go up further on Sunday! |
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10 Jul 2004, 16:26 (Ref:1032507) | #18 | |
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I have a park and ride pass for sixfields parking but what time do you think i should be getting there and are the coachs on a first come first served basis.......plus any other info about parking much appreciated.
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You really need to be getting there as the gates open (used to be 6 am) otherwise you have no chance of getting a decent spot from which to spectate.
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12 Jul 2004, 16:27 (Ref:1034391) | #20 | |
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Thanks for all the info it came in handy
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20 Jul 2004, 14:15 (Ref:1041291) | #21 | ||
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an excellent camera
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