Britcar Brands

Nighthawk · 14 Nov 2006, 08:35 (Ref:1765593)

OK who's up for this one,
I will be going even though the nice people at the DVLA have taken my driving licence due to my eye injury but i passed there tests so confused over that.
Still you know you got good mates when they will give me a lift down even though they live in basingstock and i swindon.

**Asp** · 14 Nov 2006, 09:11 (Ref:1765631)

I'll be there, first time at Brands in orange in over 18months.
I should remember where things are, if not I'll just make sure I get to grips before it gets dark...

flying muppet · 14 Nov 2006, 10:20 (Ref:1765733)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asp

I'll be there, first time at Brands in orange in over 18months.
I should remember where things are, if not I'll just make sure I get to grips before it gets dark...

Ditto! First time for me in over 12 months! Looks like a small invasion from 'up north'...

Eddy V · 14 Nov 2006, 11:58 (Ref:1765833)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asp

....I should remember where things are,....

Easy Mark, the black stuff is where the drivers are supposed to be on, the green thingie behind the armco is our playing ground. Bar when something goes wrong, then we trade places.

Okay, okay, I'll get me coat....

.... and see you there.

jonbryant · 14 Nov 2006, 13:36 (Ref:1765927)

I think I may take a jaunt up there but only to watch from the wrong side of the fence. Then, when it gets too cold and wet, I can go home!

Nighthawk · 14 Nov 2006, 13:39 (Ref:1765930)

Now theres a reminder...Wheres me rain gear...oops still in boot of car from the FF Festival

haystacks · 14 Nov 2006, 13:59 (Ref:1765947)

Hi ill be there, and welcome to the boy,s and girls from up'north, as I'm am an expat Manc. You get used to the beer in about 25yrs local forcast is dry on Sat, so bring your wets.

Alec Knyvett · 14 Nov 2006, 15:49 (Ref:1766025)

I'll be thinking of you all as I suffer the heat (30+) in Dubai for the FIA GT's. Don't get too cold/wet or both and play safe.

Mike Kelly 1 · 14 Nov 2006, 19:25 (Ref:1766143)

Sadly, due to lack of funds, I won't be able to get down for this one. Hope the meeting goes well and is dryer than the first Brands Britcar night race a number of years ago!!

Eddy V · 14 Nov 2006, 21:22 (Ref:1766224)

Why do I fear that is going to be a boring day? Probably a very wet and / or cold one too.

And endurance racing as well. I don't like that.

Now, I could stay home, but I won't.

Alec, still time for me to go along?

Mike Kelly 1 · 14 Nov 2006, 21:40 (Ref:1766234)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy V

Alec, still time for me to go along?

To Brands or Dubai?

Robin_D · 14 Nov 2006, 21:45 (Ref:1766235)

Oooh if I was a bit more local to brands and had a way of getting there.

Just a slight fly in the ointment.

brandspost4a · 15 Nov 2006, 01:20 (Ref:1766351)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

Now theres a reminder...Wheres me rain gear...oops still in boot of car from the FF Festival

Don't Panic about the weather. Watched local ITV news (Meridian News)
tonight and they say it will be wet !!

Then watched BBC local news and they say it will be dry on Saturday !!

Then again Brands has its own weather. Just pack for rain. hail, snow and pestilence etc ......

To all visitors welcome on Saturday and for those from oop north don't forget your passports

Eddy, welll done on your raffle win last weend. For thosewho don't know , he won the MSVR raffle prize of a day at race school at Brands. See you on Saturday.

Mike Kelly 1 · 15 Nov 2006, 18:17 (Ref:1767056)

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandspost4a

Eddy, welll done on your raffle win last weend. For thosewho don't know , he won the MSVR raffle prize of a day at race school at Brands.

Eddy, you'd better pay a bit more and take the speed camera avoidance course as well!

Eddy V · 15 Nov 2006, 19:29 (Ref:1767105)

Dunno what you mean, Mike

Don't mention it further, but I've found a contraption in my car that when I push that thing down the car slows, amazing.

Nighthawk · 17 Nov 2006, 08:23 (Ref:1768308)

I'm looking out the window at a downpour something tells me to get out my swiming gear, going to brands tonight

Bodysnatcher · 17 Nov 2006, 09:12 (Ref:1768354)

Warnings of windy weather and severe rain in the South East this evening.
this the windy one http://www.bbc.co.uk/kent/weather/fo...d.shtml#no_url
rain going to be really heavy around 5pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/kent/weather/fo...n.shtml#no_url

But Saturday's going to be great. See yous all there (if I remember my torch!)

Richard Sneader · 17 Nov 2006, 10:13 (Ref:1768404)

Have a good one folks, I will be in Portsmouth on a rescue training day with Guardian rescue. So for all those I aint going to see before have a good Christmas and happy 07, I have now left the Scotland Job thankfully and have a new training job in the SE. So will be around more. Not sure if everyone thinks that is a good idea!!.
stay safe,
Rich S.

Nighthawk · 17 Nov 2006, 17:41 (Ref:1768730)

Wish i had your faith in the weather Bodysnatcher , but still raining here
oh well see you all there

vw_nut · 17 Nov 2006, 23:29 (Ref:1768889)

have fun wish i was there with you i'll be at work

jonbryant · 18 Nov 2006, 19:13 (Ref:1769214)

I confess... the cold drove me home early! Pics on website this evening.

Rod Birley · 18 Nov 2006, 21:28 (Ref:1769248)

By the sound of it that's the last night time race at Brands. Pity really as it is spectacular, but the turnout was low and the costs are going to go up again.This makes it no longer viable apparently.

**Asp** · 18 Nov 2006, 21:57 (Ref:1769272)

Great pity, it was overall a good meeting.
Britsports grids did leave something to be desired, to say the least, but at least they still tried in part to have a bit of a battle to keep us entertained.
Britcars however were definitely well worth the trip - and there is just that certain "something" about a night race that adds to the feeling.
Add that to good weather (if cold) and the good company on 9 - I'm glad I made the appearance to prove that I am still a marshal!!

jonbryant · 18 Nov 2006, 22:51 (Ref:1769292)

Here's some further proof for you Asp

Rest of the images for the day are up on www.snappyracers.com

jonbryant · 18 Nov 2006, 23:43 (Ref:1769322)

Apologies for the double post guys but... are you digging it out or covering it up?

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