BTCC @ Brands Hatch - 9th April

**Craig** · 20 Mar 2000, 21:56 (Ref:14279)

Who's going to the 1st round of the BTCC this year ? I may have a spare ticket which will include hospitality in the Lotus Cars area - will sell at cost, though you must be young single and attractive (so that rules out Lorna on all three counts...

)

Carrie · 20 Mar 2000, 22:08 (Ref:14280)

Everyone's talking about the BTCC at Brands, you spent all yesterday wittering on about it. I think you're just being really mean and want to get me completely depressed because I can't go

Carrie · 20 Mar 2000, 22:11 (Ref:14281)

Trackside Moderator disappears in a sulk and refuses to return until the end of the season

Lorna · 20 Mar 2000, 22:13 (Ref:14282)

Okay, buster. I may not be a spring chicken any more (12 more days before I hit 30) but there ain't no rings on my fingers and I am damn pretty! So how much is the ticket

**Craig** · 21 Mar 2000, 21:08 (Ref:14283)

Tickets arrived today

32 of your English squids if you're interested ? Let us know. Price includes entry, paddock transfer, entry to Lotus hostility tent, free barbeque, etc.

Lorna · 22 Mar 2000, 20:30 (Ref:14284)

What's the matter with a packed lunch and a beer in a plastic cup in an overcrowded bar?

I don't think I can afford £32. Let me know if you knock the price down to a fiver

Lee Purnell · 23 Mar 2000, 21:30 (Ref:14285)

I know that this is a massive long shot, and I am not "young single and attractive" but if that £32 ticket is still availiable, then I am really interested. I know it is a bit late, but if it is still there then please could you let me know as soon as possible so I can sort out how I am going to Con my parents into giving me a lift, they have said they will if the ticket is still hanging around

So Craig, please let me know

**Craig** · 24 Mar 2000, 18:26 (Ref:14286)

OK, Lee, the ticket is yours!

Drop me a line with your address, and i'll mail it to you. Sort out the dosh when we meet up.

Lee Purnell · 24 Mar 2000, 20:06 (Ref:14287)

Brillient, I'll e-mail you my home address,
Who else is going?
Looks like we have an invite over to the Mackie Motorsport people too!!

I've not been to a BTTC meeting, or even to Brands Hatch before.

Mackmot · 25 Mar 2000, 19:46 (Ref:14288)

If you do come over the most youll get is a cuppa.
Theres only me staying the night at the track so Ill come over to your BBQ and grab a bite.

RIKB · 2 Apr 2000, 22:45 (Ref:14289)

I expect I shall be lurking around somewhere!

TimD · 4 Apr 2000, 19:33 (Ref:14290)

If I can knock car troubles on the head in time, I'll be making an appearance.

A plague on engine management chips, is all I can say.

But I want to make the effort to see the Thoroughbred GP cars at good old Brands for one last time, if they really are going to rip the place apart as Sparky says.

A query. Never having been to a modern BTCC at Brands, do they have spectator parking on South Bank? and how early do you have to be there to get a fighting chance of a space?

**Craig** · 4 Apr 2000, 19:52 (Ref:14291)

Yes, Tim, parking is available on the South Bank but I haven't a clue what time you need to get there as I never park on the inside of a circuit. I have seen cars arriving reasonably late in the day (10am) but couldn't guarantee you'd get in if I gave you a definite time

According to Autosprout, there will now be two races for the TGP on Sunday

as the grid is oversubscribed...

TimD · 4 Apr 2000, 20:06 (Ref:14292)

Thanks Craig,

Sounds like a job for my trusty alarm clock then. There's something about being able to use a comfy chair at South Bank, even if it means hanging around for hours until the queues have gone.

But it'll be worth it for a full grid of F1s. Oh, and I understand there's a couple of events for saloon cars taking place the same day.....

RIKB · 4 Apr 2000, 21:00 (Ref:14293)

I think we're in for a great days racing guys!

WoodyTJ · 4 Apr 2000, 21:41 (Ref:14294)

OK who's going and are we meeting up?

Dan Friel · 5 Apr 2000, 07:56 (Ref:14295)

There's one TGP race on saturday, and the main event on Sunday. The Sunday race starts at 10.15 - so be there early if you want to see GP cars!!!

Can I advise that everyone should walk round to the GP circuit, namely Dingle Dell, as this is easily the most spectactular place to see racing cars in the country... This is its last year!

Lee Purnell · 5 Apr 2000, 08:08 (Ref:14296)

Do'h, Arse, Damn it, and all other things to say in a situation like this.
My traind doesn't get in 'till 10:15, so i will miss the TGP Cars

(phew, what an obscene amount of

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Sparky · 6 Apr 2000, 01:19 (Ref:14297)

I'd lurve to be there... but can't

Somebody pleeeeeze take a photo or two of where the old Brabham Straight grandstands used to be... and post 'em right here so I can see... and have a cry.

The place is changing already, enjoy it while you can...

Andy H · 6 Apr 2000, 09:01 (Ref:14298)

does anyone have the full timetable for Sunday?

I read on Ceefax that the feature race starts at 4pm - is it a new time for this season or just a one-off to fit rounds the over 60's indoor bowling on Grandstand?

PT · 6 Apr 2000, 14:06 (Ref:14299)

10:15 TGP (15 laps)
11:00 Clio (11)
12:45 BTCC Sprint (14)
13:30 FF (14)
14:15 Lotus (24 min)
15:00 Renault 2000 (15 laps)
16:00 BTCC Feature (28)
17:10 Fiesta (11)

Yes, Feature race will generally be earlier for rest of season (night races exluded) usually about 15:30.

E & O E

Maisie · 6 Apr 2000, 23:38 (Ref:14300)

I'm going - and I'm bringing a horrendously shy young friend with me, so if we meet up, please try not to frighten him too much

Any firm plans for time / plase to meet up?

**Craig** · 7 Apr 2000, 18:00 (Ref:14301)

10am outside the Kentagon. Looks like we've got quite a few of us going...

Lee will be joining us later, when (if ?) his train arrives. Lee, have you got my moby number ? If so, give us a ring when you arrive at the circuit and we'll arrange somewhere to meet up. If you've not got it, drop me an email and i'll let you know it.

(and I could have sworn I read that there will be a total of three TGP races, with two on the Sunday... oh well

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Lorna · 7 Apr 2000, 20:59 (Ref:14302)

I'm going! Don't fall over Craig. I really am going.

I have no idea where Kentagon is and if I'll even make it for 10am but I have your mobile number Craig so I'll find you

**Craig** · 7 Apr 2000, 21:55 (Ref:14303)

Oh, ****!

Rik, are we gonna get to meet you, sir ?

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