Brands Hatch, March 19

Ian Sowman · 9 Feb 2006, 16:36 (Ref:1518946)

Anyone here looking to enter the Sports Car and Saloon races being organised by MSVR at Brands Hatch on March 19? Or any FF1600 drivers for that matter...

Flat Out Farr · 9 Feb 2006, 18:41 (Ref:1519024)

would have done, and used it as a test race prior to the start of the T&RC series, but will be in Zululand getting a sun tan and topping up my knowledge on the Zulu Nation!
Means that holidays are out of the way before the racing season begins!!

nyssa7 · 9 Feb 2006, 19:04 (Ref:1519037)

Any details, Regs? Could be an interesting pre-season work out if my car is eligible

Ian Sowman · 9 Feb 2006, 19:33 (Ref:1519062)

15 minute qualifying and 20 minute race for £165.

Classes in saloons are up to 1400cc, 1401-1800cc + up to 1400cc forced induction, 1801 to 3000cc + up to 1800cc forced induction, 4WD up to 3000cc. In sports, up to 1600cc, 1601cc-2500cc + up to 1600cc forced induction, over 2500cc + up to 2500cc forced induction.

www.motorsportvision.co.uk/msvr19march - although as a write the site is not working.

In addition to these two classes, there are races for FF1600, VSR/Super Silhouette, T Cars, Locost, RGB and Stock Hatch.

nyssa7 · 9 Feb 2006, 19:44 (Ref:1519070)

darn, not much scope for 2wd 2000cc turbo? MSV still down so I'll keep checking

Ian Sowman · 9 Feb 2006, 20:08 (Ref:1519081)

Worth contacting the organisers even if there isn't a class for you - they seem very amenable and proactive.

nyssa7 · 9 Feb 2006, 20:35 (Ref:1519104)

cheers, not like I'm planning to win anything, just could use a competitive run-out pre season to iron out the car's bugs and the driver's rustiness

**Stephen Green** · 9 Feb 2006, 20:44 (Ref:1519111)

Slightly off topic for a second, but if you pop into the Marshals Forum you will see a copy of the letter sent to all of us reference volunteering. It will give you the names of all the senior officials at MSVR. Clerk of the Course is David Scott.

**Stephen Green** · 22 Feb 2006, 13:24 (Ref:1529055)

So, what is the latest level of interest for this meeting? I think the FF guys have a few entries but I wondered what the saloons and GT's were like. Anyone have any idea?

**Tim Falce** · 22 Feb 2006, 13:41 (Ref:1529069)

The prices are good as well, £165 for 15 min practice and a 20 min race, why can't the clubs offer that kind of deal?

**Stephen Green** · 22 Feb 2006, 13:48 (Ref:1529074)

So have you entered for your first outing of the year? I'm marshalling and just wondered what grids are like.

**Tim Falce** · 22 Feb 2006, 14:01 (Ref:1529081)

Not yet, just deciding whether to be loyal to my normal race series or let my pocket rule and do this one and one on the 2nd of April.

**Stephen Green** · 22 Feb 2006, 14:06 (Ref:1529085)

Go on, be brave and do these as well.

Flat Out Farr · 22 Feb 2006, 14:51 (Ref:1529098)

Hi Nyssa 7, glad to find another racer in my neck of the woods. Was beginning to wonder whether all the locals just washed their BMW's and Mercs over the weekend, and polished their golf clubs, instead of getting out to play! Would be interesting if you have come across anyone useful that did bits for us racers locally, or other services, e.g. someone who can fit racing tyres on alloy wheels without damaging the alloys etc, or any other local info. E-mail me if you can, rather than talk on this forum.

flagwaver · 22 Feb 2006, 18:10 (Ref:1529223)

Falcemob, other clubs have to pay for the hire of the circuit.
With the entry level that MSV had for there first meeting (Cadwell Park) NO other club could have run that meeting & not have made a huge loss.
Now I know that the racing club will have to pay MSV an ammount for the hire of the circuit but I will be amazed if it is the same as other clubs will pay.

Ian Sowman · 22 Feb 2006, 18:22 (Ref:1529234)

http://www.ff1600.co.uk/index.php?id=922

See that link - Palmer confirms that MSVR will pay full market price for track hire.

**Tim Falce** · 22 Feb 2006, 18:27 (Ref:1529239)

flagwaver, I realise that the clubs have to pay for circuit hire but when MSV racing is up and running properly (probably losing money at the moment) entry figures should rival that of any club meeting.
On the price for this meeting and the 750MC meet 2 weeks later, £15 cheaper and 5 minutes longer per race is quite a difference, about 25% less for the MSVR unless my maths is flawed, thats going off cost per tracktime.
Or have I missed something?

edited to add:
The biggest problem is that this meeting and no doubt others will clash or be too close to the club meetings, as in my case.

DriversKnow · 2 Mar 2006, 17:39 (Ref:1534799)

Its now £100 for two races!

nyssa7 · 2 Mar 2006, 19:32 (Ref:1534861)

Hope that means that those of us who already entered get the reduced price

Now, as I recall, MSV have stated they are paying market rate for track hire (from themselves) so if they can do a meeting at these kind of prices (and being still early in the year, not as many daylight hours as in summer - so less race slots than in summer), why can't the BRSCC do this kind of deal

£100 for 2 races and qualifying and they'd soon be oversubscribed

Ian Sowman · 2 Mar 2006, 19:34 (Ref:1534865)

http://www.ff1600.co.uk/index.php?id=950

The reduced entry fee applies to all races, not just FF1600. Note that Super Silhouettes, Stock Hatch and RGB/Locost are not now running at the meeting.

Al Weyman · 3 Mar 2006, 10:27 (Ref:1535295)

£100 for two races eh, now why on earth did they cap it to 3000cc or I may have given it a go myself at that price.

graeme · 3 Mar 2006, 11:32 (Ref:1535345)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

£100 for two races eh, now why on earth did they cap it to 3000cc or I may have given it a go myself at that price.

Have you asked if they'll permit 3+ litre cars? If they are short on numbers they might let you in - although I guess it could be something to do with start number being linked to cc in some cases?

**Stephen Green** · 3 Mar 2006, 12:08 (Ref:1535364)

I know MSV are hoping for some full grids so it might be worth asking Tristan.

Ian Sowman · 3 Mar 2006, 12:37 (Ref:1535395)

As I said earlier on in the thread - ask!

Dan Friel · 3 Mar 2006, 13:10 (Ref:1535416)

Or run in the Sportscar race??

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