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15 Mar 2005, 23:00 (Ref:1252986) | #1 | ||
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BTCC testing days
HI all , i wonder if anyone can help here ?
im after the general testing days of the BTCC 2005 for individual circuits in the UK for example .... a couple of years ago they would have a testing 2 days the week before the race ! can any one shed any light ? thanks in advance |
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15 Mar 2005, 23:14 (Ref:1252994) | #2 | |
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see http://www.msttiming.com/testdays.as...CC&season=2005
The BTCC support series usually have testing 2/3 days prior to each race meeting. The BTCC itself doesn't have any testing apart from the media day at Donnington on 29th March. The only exception is independents who are allowed a small number of test days during the year which they can take when they like, usually at general test days and usually at short notice. |
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16 Mar 2005, 09:37 (Ref:1253194) | #3 | |
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Testing is very limited once the season is on, to keep costs down. However, all teams (not just Independents) can now do up to four days extra running at general tests. This has to be at the discretion of the BTCC and it must be on circuits where the BTCC hasn't raced.
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16 Mar 2005, 19:33 (Ref:1253663) | #4 | ||
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Thanks for the replies guys , so i guess that things have changed a little.... i remember late 80's thru to mid 90's all the teams would have daily sessions midweek ( say tues/wed) the week before the meeting .... i f only i could find those pics !!
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21 Mar 2005, 12:21 (Ref:1257926) | #5 | ||
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The media day at Donnington on the 29th will cost to get in |
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22 Mar 2005, 17:13 (Ref:1258998) | #6 | ||
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Media Day - Donington Park - 29 Mar - Gates open to public at 12.30 for a fee off £10
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22 Mar 2005, 17:59 (Ref:1259035) | #7 | ||
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i guess a tenner isnt to bad really ..... here's hopin the weather plays ball !
so they are using the National circuit which is a shame , ill have to go for a mooch about to get my shots ! what are the chances of getting pit lane access in a press type of role ? best wishes all Tony |
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22 Mar 2005, 21:05 (Ref:1259187) | #8 | ||
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you might not need one - well last year I spent half the time on the pit wall
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28 Mar 2005, 15:54 (Ref:1263569) | #9 | ||
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So , with the Donington event being tomorrow is there anyone with the actual facts about whats open and when ? .... ive been hearing so much about it does anyone have the actual facts ... gates open , pit lane open etc etc ?
regards all Tony |
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28 Mar 2005, 19:10 (Ref:1263694) | #10 | ||
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well the latest I have heard is that it is £10 payable on the gate but free to Donington Park Members (as is GT & BTCC qualifying days!!)
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29 Mar 2005, 17:01 (Ref:1264426) | #11 | ||
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I have just got back from Donington, not many cars there but the VX Racing Astra's look strong but Colin Turkington seemed to have problems all afternoon. Matt Neal was quickest today and the new Honda looks good, Dan Eaves didn't get many laps in but I got the impression that the team where shakeing down the car.
Star of the day for me was Rob Collard he look very impressive in the MG, not bad to say that he only sat in the car for the first time today. Over to Seat that seem very quick again this year. Mark Proctor only did a few laps but had engine problems. The Lexus was there, well the car was it didn't seem to have an engine in it. Synchro Motorsport’s ran Mark Lemmer as James Kaye was absent but the car seemed quick. I have got loads of pictures which I will upload later. |
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