Crystal Palace sprint

[Chris Hobson]

MOTORSPORT BACK AT THE PALACE!
This announcement went out this week. They will welcome marshals form all clubs - so if you want to help out i suggest you get your volunteering forms in ASAP. Send an e-mal to this address if you are interested.

marshal_7oaks@hotmail.co.uk



It's been a long time coming, but Crystal Palace will once again play host to a national motorsport event. Motorsport at the Palace, sponsored by the Ancaster Group, have confirmed that a two-day sprint event will be run over the May Bank Holiday weekend (30-31 May 2010), reigniting the spirit of racing at the Park.

Organised by Sevenoaks and District Motor Club (Sevenoaks DMC), with the support of the London Borough of Bromley, the two-day event will allow visitors to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the legendary machines which powered the likes of Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart and Stirling Moss to victory.

Martin Chinnery, Chairman of Sevenoaks DMC, says: "Sevenoaks DMC is extremely pleased to announce the return of motorsport to Crystal Palace. Thanks to a lot of hard work and the support of our title sponsor, the Ancaster Group, we're delighted that fans will once again be able to experience racing at the Palace. The range of cars competing, coupled with additional events and displays, will make this a fantastic event for everyone, whether you're a motorsport fan or just after a fun day out."


Celebrating the rich history of motorsport at Crystal Palace, a host of modern and vintage cars will be competing for the accolade of fastest car at the Park. Many of these vehicles raced at the Palace decades ago, and spectators will have a unique opportunity to see these classic machines reacquainted with Britain's oldest purpose-built race track. There will also be a new category for electric and alternative-powered cars, providing visitors with a glimpse of things to come, both on the race track and the road.

Competitors will race along a section of the old track, incorporating Pond Hairpin, the Big Tree Bend part of the Terrace Straight and the infamous North Tower Crescent - in a bid to set the fastest time of the day.

Visitors seeking a break from the action will be able to stroll around the numerous display vehicles and open paddock, watching mechanics at work, chatting to the drivers and generally soaking up the racing atmosphere.

Competitors will each donate a minimum £10 in support of St. Christopher's Hospice and the Royal London Society for the Blind; exhibitors will also contribute, ensuring that Motorsport at the Palace provides a lasting benefit to the community.

[theracegypsy]

I worked North Tower as incident on the last race. Great to have at least some motorsport back there it was an awesome spectator circuit, and why use tyre wall when you have rhododendron bushes .

Regretably I am already commited to Masters at Brands that weekend, but recommend it to anyone who never saw the track in action in the 60's & 70's.

[m1fcf]

Hopefully already done via Julian's excellent website

[Gnomex]

Originally Posted by m1fcf

Hopefully already done via Julian's excellent website

I've got my application in - the Palace was where my dad introduced me to motor sports - I can still smell the Castrol R!!!!

[HairyDJ]

Wish I could make this special event, but already committed to RallyCross at Lydden those days. With the Brands meeting using the GP circuit as well, this is going to be a hectic marshalling corner of the country this weekend - hope the M25 behaves!

[The Flagman]

Busy weekend in the South East. Add in the HSCC Autosport 3hrs at Snetterton.

Better organise some coaches from the North!

[welche2]

add the bsb for me, otherwise i would have love to have gone.

[Tal Aras]

Originally Posted by HairyDJ

Wish I could make this special event, but already committed to RallyCross at Lydden those days. With the Brands meeting using the GP circuit as well, this is going to be a hectic marshalling corner of the country this weekend - hope the M25 behaves!

I've sent my email in. Don't have to worry about the M25. I think I can do this one by train!

[White flag man]

Originally Posted by The Flagman

Busy weekend in the South East. Add in the HSCC Autosport 3hrs at Snetterton.

Better organise some coaches from the North!

Hi Flagman,
The HSCC 3hrs at Snett is the week after, though the Masters is on at Brands Hatch.

[Suze]

Thanks to all those who have volunteered so far, you are much appreciated!

[Madbusdriver]

All ready going to Brands that weekend. But i remember as a kid hearing the racing from mum & dad's back garden, it sounded great. I think that's what got me interested in motorsport, still never mind, it's great that its back at the Palace. Hope there's more of it so I can attend.

[Simon Morris]

Got my name down for this.
Just wondering if there will be anywhere for marshal over night camping?
Not too sure of the current layout of Crystal Palace, but keen to know if I need to book a B&B or not

[Peter Scillitoe]

Originally Posted by spm94wrx

Got my name down for this.
Just wondering if there will be anywhere for marshal over night camping?
Not too sure of the current layout of Crystal Palace, but keen to know if I need to book a B&B or not

It's a public park. I would suggest the B&B option would be best.

[KayBee]

Originally Posted by The Flagman

Busy weekend in the South East. Add in the HSCC Autosport 3hrs at Snetterton.

Better organise some coaches from the North!

Anglesey and Oulton are double booked for that weekend.

[Peter Scillitoe]

Originally Posted by spm94wrx

Got my name down for this.
Just wondering if there will be anywhere for marshal over night camping?
Not too sure of the current layout of Crystal Palace, but keen to know if I need to book a B&B or not

Suggest that you now look at www.motorsportatthepalace.co.uk and check the competitors supplementary regulations for this event which have just been published. Paragraph 23 contains useful information about camping and accommodation both within the park and nearby. I see no reason why this will not apply also to any marshals who wish to avail themselves of these facilities.

[Stephen Green]

The organisers are still looking for marshals so please volunteer if you are free.

[NICK ALLISON]

I have sent two e- mails to volunteer but as yet have have not had a response !

[Stephen Green]

Ok I will speak to my contact to let them know. Thanks for letting me know Nick.

[Stephen Green]

e-mail sent and will let you know when I receive a reply. It might be worth sending a further e-mail and ask for a read receipt???

[Stephen Green]

It seems there may be a small problem with the e-mail address at the moment so if anyone is having problems let me know and I will pass on your details.

[Suze]

Stephen, do you want to drop me a PM and we can liase, have already heard of issues with email addresses which we believed were sorted, have posted elsewhere for people to PM me. I'm not sure who your contact is

[Suze]

If anybody has emailed the email address on the first link and not heard back, this is from the person receiving the emails:

For some reason the spam/junk mail filters were turned up to maximum on my account meaning that anybody not in my address book had their message deleted automatically. This problem is now sorted and I'm trying to sort out everyone's details at the moment.

Apologies for that, but you should hear back soon.

[NICK ALLISON]

Anyone who volunteered to marshal, heard anything yet ?

[Suze]

Last I heard was that passes were being sent out over the weekend.

[Peter Scillitoe]

Originally Posted by NICK ALLISON

Anyone who volunteered to marshal, heard anything yet ?

I (and I assume others) have received an email this evening from Chris Scudder confirming that passes, etc, were sent out by post this morning. Chris asks that if you do not receive anything by Thursday, please shout.

Stick in there boys and girls. I am sure that it will be a great event.