FIA GT Race FIA GT Rnd 2: Silverstone 4-6 May 2007

minimangler · 27 Mar 2007, 20:08 (Ref:1877958)

I know its probably a tad early for this thread but it also offers somewhere to gather up Citation Cup, GT4 and GT90s revival, and i'd like to get some idea of entries? And can someone explain what Citation cup actually is apart from an amateur class in FIA GT?

JAG · 27 Mar 2007, 22:14 (Ref:1878055)

I'm going but have heard little about potential entry lists for these classes.

minimangler · 28 Mar 2007, 15:54 (Ref:1878463)

join the club!
whoever comes, it's gonna be pretty late in the day...

The359 · 28 Mar 2007, 16:11 (Ref:1878474)

DSC says that the Britcar Stealth B6 will apparently be part of the GT90s line-up.

It's apparently allowed it since it first ran in 1999. Bit of a stretch though, in my opinion.

minimangler · 28 Mar 2007, 16:18 (Ref:1878481)

that thing is beast!
my first event was silverstone brit gt 99 and man that thing was spectacular. as was blue coral 911 gt1 and emka mclaren- they were both rumoured, right?

roys1 · 28 Mar 2007, 16:30 (Ref:1878489)

http://www.silverstone.co.uk/pdf/FIA..._Timetable.pdf see link for timetable

minimangler · 28 Mar 2007, 16:33 (Ref:1878493)

funny you should say that- i've got it sat next to me!

i can't wait- highlight of my (admitedly sad) year!

Truckosaurus · 28 Mar 2007, 16:42 (Ref:1878497)

I initially thought I was going to have to miss going to Silverstone as I was down to be on-call for work, but luckily for me someone wanted to swap a weekend in March, so I'm now free-free-free to attend.

But, how come the qualifying is all on the Friday and there's nothing on the (Bank Holiday) Monday?

minimangler · 28 Mar 2007, 21:09 (Ref:1878703)

i would presume because its an international series and it would lose tv audience in other countries?

Erki · 28 Mar 2007, 21:21 (Ref:1878717)

What TV? ...

minimangler · 28 Mar 2007, 21:29 (Ref:1878724)

my god i spend too much time on here...
ermmm men and motors in GB, but its all here...
http://www.fiagt.com/television.php
not sure when silverstone details will be up, soonish i would imagine.

Truckosaurus · 29 Mar 2007, 08:33 (Ref:1878990)

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Originally Posted by minimangler

i would presume because its an international series and it would lose tv audience in other countries?

Good Point MM, that makes perfect sense. I'll just have to find another event to attend on the Monday.

MikeH · 29 Mar 2007, 12:52 (Ref:1879158)

I'm still kind of on the fence - it's a huge journey for me to get down there but the GT3 Championship looks fantastic and the concept of the GT90 series assuming it does actually bring in a decent grid is mouthwatering. I'm kind of waiting as long as possible to find out what is definitely going to be in the GT90 field and if the Ford GTs mooted for GT3 are actually going to be ready in time.

Been a while since I saw Scuderia Ecosse in action as well.

Tuscan 6 · 29 Mar 2007, 13:07 (Ref:1879169)

From the latest series newsletter:

"We, at SRO, are proud to confirm a rich and diverse first starting grid, including three McLaren GTR, two Porsche 911 GT1, one Lotus GT1 and several Venturi, Ferrari, TVR, Stealth and Marcos cars"

minimangler · 29 Mar 2007, 13:10 (Ref:1879173)

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Originally Posted by MikeH

I'm still kind of on the fence - it's a huge journey for me to get down there but the GT3 Championship looks fantastic and the concept of the GT90 series assuming it does actually bring in a decent grid is mouthwatering. I'm kind of waiting as long as possible to find out what is definitely going to be in the GT90 field and if the Ford GTs mooted for GT3 are actually going to be ready in time.

Been a while since I saw Scuderia Ecosse in action as well.

well, i think if you dont attend another race all season, do this one- after all actual entrance is only 20 quid for the weekend. bring some sarnies and that cuts it down even further, but i suppose from all the way up there your petrol bill will be pretty huge?

minimangler · 29 Mar 2007, 13:11 (Ref:1879174)

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Originally Posted by Tuscan 6

From the latest series newsletter:

"We, at SRO, are proud to confirm a rich and diverse first starting grid, including three McLaren GTR, two Porsche 911 GT1, one Lotus GT1 and several Venturi, Ferrari, TVR, Stealth and Marcos cars"

MikeH · 29 Mar 2007, 13:14 (Ref:1879178)

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Originally Posted by minimangler

well, i think if you dont attend another race all season, do this one- after all actual entrance is only 20 quid for the weekend. bring some sarnies and that cuts it down even further, but i suppose from all the way up there your petrol bill will be pretty huge?

I wouldn't normally venture too far from Knockhill in any case but this event looks pretty damn good. Most of my disposable income has to go towards my own racing so as you say, fuel will cost a bit plus 3-4 nights of accomodation wont be free either and I'll be damned if I'll be camping out in the rain.

minimangler · 29 Mar 2007, 13:18 (Ref:1879186)

haha and they probably charge a f**kload for camping too. there are plenty of b+bs listed on the silverstone site, so its worth a look. and, just for you, it ends at 5 on sunday, giving you another hour to make it home!

why not drive up on friday, find a b+B, and leisurely cruise in on saturday morning?

Ranald · 10 Apr 2007, 13:32 (Ref:1888031)

Nigel Mansell is to race for Scuderia Ecosse at Silverstone. Tested for the team already but it is not yet decided who he will partner. Does this mean that one of the regulars is not available?

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/57978

Matt_S · 10 Apr 2007, 13:36 (Ref:1888032)

Enge isn't racing due to his accident

MikeH · 10 Apr 2007, 13:43 (Ref:1888036)

Is this the first Ferrari "Il Leone" has raced since his F1 days?

Ranald · 10 Apr 2007, 14:11 (Ref:1888055)

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Originally Posted by Matt_S

Enge isn't racing due to his accident

Thanks Matt, I completely forgot. What an idiot.

pach233 · 10 Apr 2007, 15:19 (Ref:1888093)

He raced in GP Masters last year.

Hazard · 10 Apr 2007, 18:22 (Ref:1888274)

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Originally Posted by pach233

He raced in GP Masters last year.

Question posed was is this the first Ferrari he's driven since his F1 days. The GP Masters weren't Ferrari powered were they?

And in answer, I think so - certainly competitively - maybe he's done a demonstration run, and hey, maybe even driven one on the road perhaps

Justin Moran · 10 Apr 2007, 18:26 (Ref:1888280)

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Originally Posted by minimangler

haha and they probably charge a f**kload for camping too. there are plenty of b+bs listed on the silverstone site, so its worth a look. and, just for you, it ends at 5 on sunday, giving you another hour to make it home!

why not drive up on friday, find a b+B, and leisurely cruise in on saturday morning?

Last time I camped at Sillystone it was about a fiver! So cheap all round really and that was for the three days of the combined LMES/BGT weekend two years ago. Great showers too and its fantastic as you are on the infield so you dont have to walk far to see the action. I'm camping but as I'm also marshalling there I dont actually pay, but I would if I wasn't working!

See you there folks!

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