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21 Oct 2003, 17:21 (Ref:758562) | #1 | ||
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Donington 25/26 October
Anyone else going to be there???
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22 Oct 2003, 07:17 (Ref:759082) | #2 | ||
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I'll be there out on the bank somewhere. Then only 2 more days to do this year unless anyone has any (polite) suggestions for meetings in this area.
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22 Oct 2003, 09:11 (Ref:759195) | #3 | |
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I think i might be going, depends on if i get dragged along!!!
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22 Oct 2003, 11:44 (Ref:759344) | #4 | ||
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I will be there and as for polit suggestions as for other meetings try
Donington for the trucks 9/11/03 Mallory 2/11/03 donington 15 + 16/11/03 |
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22 Oct 2003, 12:10 (Ref:759392) | #5 | ||
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Alan and I will be there. Probably flagging if enough Observers. There is a meeting at Rockingham 1st November, Silverstone 8th and 9th November and Silverstone Stowe circuit 29th & 30th November. Donington 15th and 16th November has been cancelled.
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22 Oct 2003, 12:50 (Ref:759462) | #6 | ||
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I'll be there on the sunday (unfortunately, third year projects prevent me from doing full weekends...). Is there still a meeting at the end on November at Doninton (22-23rd I think) ??
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22 Oct 2003, 13:37 (Ref:759543) | #7 | ||
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Wrong dates?
I shall be there this weekend.
I think that you will find that the meeting at Donington on 22-23 November (whichever day) has been cancelled. (I don't think the 15/16 November one really ever existed) Regards Jim Last edited by JimW; 22 Oct 2003 at 13:39. |
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22 Oct 2003, 18:14 (Ref:759832) | #9 | ||
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Looks like trucks at donny will be last one this year then unless i can find my thermals and a kart meet........
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22 Oct 2003, 21:42 (Ref:760019) | #10 | |
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I'll be there in my new role as Trainee Rescue.
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23 Oct 2003, 17:12 (Ref:760995) | #11 | ||
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I'll be there to watch the F Renault carnage !!
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24 Oct 2003, 10:56 (Ref:761761) | #12 | ||
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I'll be there, G20 #77, green can't miss it Should be a nice big grid as well.
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A superb weekend with every race being exiting, and almost all sessions giving us at post 11 something to do... we almost didn't have time to eat our pork pies between sessions! Top marks to the Legends drivers for their races, and the French FRenaults for being the best I've seen this year at noticing the blue flags and reacting to them, and to the Masters FRenaults for (just about) avoiding each other when the old hairpin became castrol corner. Same again at Croft next weekend? Alan |
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27 Oct 2003, 09:17 (Ref:764288) | #14 | ||
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what about the Clios on Sunday though...I've asked over at Trackside but you guys will no doubt have more insight..I could tell the pace was pretty much unabated through Goddards despite the yellow and SC board and the melee on the straight was inevitable was anybody pulled up in front of the stewards?
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27 Oct 2003, 09:57 (Ref:764334) | #15 | ||
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It was a superb weekend, although Post 2- Redgate was a lot less busy on Sunday than on Saturday.
Saturday was marred by a (best left) unnamed idiot in Formula Renaults spinning into the gravel and just missing the snatch tractor. Full marks to the snatch marshal for controlling his temper after the drivers 'explanation'. Sunday was a lot quieter, but it was a good crew on the post throughout the weekend. A pleasure to work with them. Clio's were pretty processional on Saturday, but I guess they more than made up for it on Sunday. The French FRenaults were just incredible down the the straight into Redgate, at times 3 abreast and giving each other just enough room. I agree with Alan Greens comments, their reaction to the flags was noticeable. Only one day left now *sob* Mallory Park next Sunday..... Last edited by neilwaynesmith; 27 Oct 2003 at 10:03. |
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Good weekend
Well done the organisers for an excellent programme and sensible timetable.
The most overtaking I saw in the Sunday Clio race was under waved yellows and while the safety car was out! From about 6th to 2nd in two laps. I didn't find out what action was taken against him. Conversely a thank you to the drivers in the Saturday Renault race (UK, A group, I think). We were sent out to attend to a driver who had fallen off at Starkeys. The safety car was being deployed but that was going to be a few seconds so the traffic was going to have to cope with us after having only the flags to guide them. (OK a giant white rescue unit with lots of lights might also have given them a clue ) As we were going down Craner the leaders slowed right down, shot past us (but very clearly not at racing speed, it is just that a diesel van is no speed merchant) and continued past the incident at very sensible speeds and behaviour. For the next few laps they circulated behind the safety car and it was noticeable that while most were weaving hard to keep the tyres warm, this stopped or lessened past the actual incident. (The driver was later returned to his team in good condition and raced on Sunday). Regards Jim |
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27 Oct 2003, 11:09 (Ref:764416) | #17 | ||
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Highlight of the meeting was Mick Avery autotesting the truck into the ambulance gate on the inside at Redgate - half the length of the Pit straight at full speed in reverse whilst dragging a Clio with jammed rear wheel - full 180 degree reverse turn through the gap all without stopping - gave the ambulace crew a bit of a wake up though...
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27 Oct 2003, 12:26 (Ref:764473) | #18 | ||
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Shame Steve and I were ill - sounds like we'd have enjoyed this one!
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27 Oct 2003, 18:26 (Ref:764853) | #19 | ||
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hi all i had a good day on sunday
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8 Dec 2003, 20:00 (Ref:806915) | #20 | ||
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what a great weekend it was at post 2 some of the best racing i have seen in ages a big thank you to neil and adam for an enjoyable and safe weekend on post and i learnt alot. Well the end of my first(of many)seasons on the bank in orange and i would like to thank everyone for their knowledge and insight.
special thanks to matt (stella) and ken (Mr Orange) for all your advice and making me feel so welcome look forward to meeting again next season. Paul Millard |
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8 Dec 2003, 21:06 (Ref:806951) | #21 | ||
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Welcome to ten-tenths Paul. Good to hear you enjoyed the meeting and I hope you are looking forward to the training season before racing starts again.
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8 Dec 2003, 21:10 (Ref:806953) | #22 | ||
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yep cant wait. missed it last year as was dragged along by some new friends at mondello for the btcc i was quite happy going to watch the seasons opening rounds and then im being dragged out to a corner in the middle of ireland, got soaking wet loved it and came back for more.
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8 Dec 2003, 21:44 (Ref:806979) | #23 | ||
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no probs paul....was a really good weekend....btw...im adam if you didnt know
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8 Dec 2003, 21:49 (Ref:806983) | #24 | ||
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yes i remember we were having a chat about a certain other thread regarding what not to wear on a pit wall! it was a good weekend sorry its taken so long to post couldn't find the time cheers mate and hope to see you in the new year.
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