Thruxton MGCC 30th July

marshal_klunk · 25 Jul 2011, 15:02 (Ref:2930929)

Anyone doing this event? Got your tickets and sign on info yet?

I'm still waiting to hear anything!!

Roger Lovelock · 25 Jul 2011, 15:35 (Ref:2930937)

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Originally Posted by marshal_klunk

Anyone doing this event? Got your tickets and sign on info yet?

I'm still waiting to hear anything!!

Mine arrived last Friday

deley · 25 Jul 2011, 17:17 (Ref:2930981)

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Originally Posted by marshal_klunk

Anyone doing this event? Got your tickets and sign on info yet?

I'm still waiting to hear anything!!

I'll be there ...... out in the sticks somewhere apparantly

My tickets etc arrived Friday

Not sure who you volunteered through but you could try contacting Paul Stilling as the MGCC Chief Marshal - contact details on the MGCC website http://www.mgcc.co.uk/mg-racing/moto...-contacts.html

see folks there

Dave

skeee · 25 Jul 2011, 19:15 (Ref:2931026)

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Originally Posted by Roger Lovelock

Mine arrived last Friday

Mine too arrived Friday also.

Lrawlings · 25 Jul 2011, 19:44 (Ref:2931038)

Mine arrived fri too ;-) pop my cherry on this event. My first one ;-)

Andy Johns · 25 Jul 2011, 20:40 (Ref:2931063)

Seen the timetable? Fiction.........

M Greenslade · 25 Jul 2011, 20:50 (Ref:2931070)

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Originally Posted by Andy Johns

Seen the timetable? Fiction.........

Have I missed something?, my timetable is in the car, do enlighten me Old Chap, I shall be there brightish and earlyish Saturday morn.

Bladders..............

deley · 26 Jul 2011, 08:39 (Ref:2931219)

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Originally Posted by Andy Johns

Seen the timetable? Fiction.........

I think you will find the timetable is "fact" ...... the idea of getting through it to time may well be "fantasy"

All said though, enjoyed the MGCC meeting at Brands earlier in the year and it has been a while since I have been to Thruxton so looking forward to it

Dave

m1fcf · 26 Jul 2011, 09:10 (Ref:2931227)

Mmm...not sure I should read anything in to it....well, ok it is 10/10ths so why not...but the link to the HRDC Touring Greats Entry List is not available on the MGCC page, so could suggest no entries, leaving a few gaps in the timetable?

http://www.mgcc.co.uk/mg-racing/race...xton-2011.html

Dan Friel · 26 Jul 2011, 16:49 (Ref:2931403)

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Originally Posted by m1fcf

Mmm...not sure I should read anything in to it....well, ok it is 10/10ths so why not...but the link to the HRDC Touring Greats Entry List is not available on the MGCC page, so could suggest no entries, leaving a few gaps in the timetable?

http://www.mgcc.co.uk/mg-racing/race...xton-2011.html

Race results from this year show good grids. I'm sure it's just that the series rep hasn't passed on details. Hopefully.

Peter Scillitoe · 26 Jul 2011, 21:33 (Ref:2931514)

First Thruxton visit for about 4 years or so, and am very much looking forward to it. Looks like quite a few Brands regulars are making the trip on Saturday. Missed the MGCC meeting at Brands in April for the first time in many many years, due to marshalling at Thunderhill (Ca). Cannot go a whole season without a MGCC fix.

M Greenslade · 26 Jul 2011, 21:34 (Ref:2931515)

The HRDC website is cr-p, no info whatsoever and they expect to start promote meetings and attract competitors, it is just rubbish.

Bladders..............

Peter Scillitoe · 26 Jul 2011, 21:52 (Ref:2931520)

[QUOTE=m1fcf;2931227]Mmm...not sure I should read anything in to it....well, ok it is 10/10ths so why not...but the link to the HRDC Touring Greats Entry List is not available on the MGCC page, so could suggest no entries, leaving a few gaps in the timetable?[QUOTE]

Post on the Historics Forum suggests a full grid.

Andy Johns · 27 Jul 2011, 12:34 (Ref:2931742)

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Originally Posted by M Greenslade

Have I missed something?, my timetable is in the car, do enlighten me Old Chap, I shall be there brightish and earlyish Saturday morn.

Bladders..............

Some practice sessions are separated by just 5 minutes, the races by 15, and the lunch break is quoted as being from 12:50 to 13:35 but last session finishes at 11:40 and first race is at 11:55!!!!!!

MGDavid · 27 Jul 2011, 13:38 (Ref:2931768)

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Originally Posted by Andy Johns

Some practice sessions are separated by just 5 minutes, the races by 15, and the lunch break is quoted as being from 12:50 to 13:35 but last session finishes at 11:40 and first race is at 11:55!!!!!!

all perfectly normal for an MGCC-run race meeting; given your intimate knowledge of the circuit is there anything special or different about Thruxton that might negate that?

deley · 27 Jul 2011, 13:53 (Ref:2931773)

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Originally Posted by Andy Johns

Some practice sessions are separated by just 5 minutes, the races by 15, and the lunch break is quoted as being from 12:50 to 13:35 but last session finishes at 11:40 and first race is at 11:55!!!!!!

Lunch fits in after the practice sessions and races 1 & 2

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Originally Posted by MGDavid

all perfectly normal for an MGCC-run race meeting; given your intimate knowledge of the circuit is there anything special or different about Thruxton that might negate that?

the timetable is somewhat optimistic and keeping to the timings will very much depend on the drivers (by keeping it on the black bit) and the cars (by not breaking and/or leaking as some of the older ones are want to do occaisionally)

seem to remember the meeting at Brands earlier in the year was a good one all be it with a similarly challenging timetable

still looking forward to it

Dave

Bryan Degerlund · 27 Jul 2011, 15:13 (Ref:2931796)

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Originally Posted by Andy Johns

Some practice sessions are separated by just 5 minutes, the races by 15, and the lunch break is quoted as being from 12:50 to 13:35 but last session finishes at 11:40 and first race is at 11:55!!!!!!

...and where does it say lunch-break has to be between practice and racing? Quite common to have races before lunch-break.

Dan Friel · 27 Jul 2011, 19:02 (Ref:2931878)

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Originally Posted by MGDavid

all perfectly normal for an MGCC-run race meeting; given your intimate knowledge of the circuit is there anything special or different about Thruxton that might negate that?

David,

Without worrying you, Thruxton issues:

1. It's a long circuit, therefore getting cars to the grid and then off the circuit can take a while. Everyone needs to be organised!
2. As said above, due to it being a power track it's expected that cars (especially older ones - not yours) will break. Lots of pick ups.
3. If you have an accident, it's usually quite large at Thruxton and can take a while to clear up. With the timetable as it is, we won't be wanting any of those.

Hope not to see you on Saturday (if you know what I mean)...

Andy Johns · 27 Jul 2011, 20:03 (Ref:2931901)

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Originally Posted by Bryan Degerlund

...and where does it say lunch-break has to be between practice and racing? Quite common to have races before lunch-break.

Oops...... humble pie eaten.

Lrawlings · 29 Jul 2011, 21:11 (Ref:2933005)

Well im camping at Thruxton. All set up to be ready for a great day! Say hello if u see me. I will prob be the only one in bright clean new probans! Lol

Lrawlings · 29 Jul 2011, 21:15 (Ref:2933007)

Forgot to mention.... Brought along a few cakes too ;-)

AGD A105/6 · 31 Jul 2011, 08:09 (Ref:2933761)

I didn't get chance to wave thanks from the car yesterday as I was doing the first stint in the HRDC race, so thanks to all for what must have been a long day. Hope we provided some entertainment without too much work!

deley · 31 Jul 2011, 08:57 (Ref:2933792)

cheers to the team on P9 - thanks for all your efforts and the company, certainly made another of my infrequent visits to Thruxton this year a good day

see folks around, keep safe and have fun

Dave

Roger Lovelock · 31 Jul 2011, 09:41 (Ref:2933818)

Thanks to all on Post 8 for your efforts yesterday.

Wet marshal · 31 Jul 2011, 15:26 (Ref:2934021)

Thank you to all,on post 18. Sun tans all round!!

joe

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