Donington BTCC

WoodyTJ · 10 Jul 2000, 19:57 (Ref:22452)

Shall I start this topic . . or are we going to wait until the picture evidence from Snetterton.

OK who's going/or thinking of going to Donington ?

Lorna · 10 Jul 2000, 20:21 (Ref:22455)

I've got my friend's wedding in London on the Saturday and my nephew's 1st birthday on the Sunday. It's tricky but I should be able to manage it.

Sarah · 11 Jul 2000, 17:54 (Ref:22588)

I will be going.

Les · 11 Jul 2000, 20:14 (Ref:22600)

I'm going both days but hubby only on race day (some people have to work).
I love to meet you all so just tell me where and when!!!!

***Chris Y*** · 11 Jul 2000, 22:27 (Ref:22610)

Maisie and I will be there. Sans tent

**Craig** · 12 Jul 2000, 19:43 (Ref:22835)

Sarah, will you be bringing your brother ?

See you there folks... woohoo!

Danielsun · 12 Jul 2000, 20:08 (Ref:22844)

I think I'll nominate Donington as my new 'home' track!! I mean, by the time the BTCC has come and gone, I'll have been to a total of prbably ten race meetings; this will be my fourth at Donington!!

Now, all I need to do to feel sort of at home is if we stop at Melbourne. Not that I like Victorians (or Germans in Victoria, Brett!!

) but it is in Oz...

I've digressed: I'll be there, as long as Mr Antill will pick me up!!

Schoey · 12 Jul 2000, 21:38 (Ref:22862)

I have to keep up the 100% attendance record at this season's BTCC events, so I indeed will be blending into the background at Donington as I do successfully at every BTCC race meeting.

At least Donington finishes at a respectable hour of the day, and isn't in some ridiculously wayward part of the country like some circuits I could mention.

Oh god, I've just remembered the gravelling incident from my last visit to Donington, I don't think I'll be able to sleep until the weekend... The nightmares are just too harrowing! I'm not going anywere near Mr. Antill's Peugeot ever again ;-)

Pete. (schoey)

Andy H · 13 Jul 2000, 12:18 (Ref:22974)

ye gods man a 100% attendance record in what must be the worst season for bloody ages - this is indeed hardcore congratulations sir

Sarah · 13 Jul 2000, 18:37 (Ref:23032)

Craig I am trying not to bring my brother but as my father is driving he might well turn up with a friend.

davy · 13 Jul 2000, 22:16 (Ref:23075)

i hope to be there, and get to meet everyone again, i had a great time at snetterton and i met alot of new friends. Ihope to meet alot more in the future

Lorna · 14 Jul 2000, 20:12 (Ref:23247)

I've got a plan to make sure that I can come to Donington. Just hope my twin sis doesn't get too upset that I am going to miss my nephew's 1st birthday.

I've just got to sort out a lift now CRAAAAAIG? DAAAAAAAVE? Wanna see my new flat?

Carrie · 15 Jul 2000, 15:45 (Ref:23341)

I'll be at Donington, at least it's not half way across the country like a certain track in Norfolk. See you there folks

Woody, you shouldn't have mentioned photographic evidence from Snetts, I've got my photos back, just need to find time to scan them now. The disappointing thing is that the photo of Craig with his chair on his head didn't turn out!

Sparky · 15 Jul 2000, 22:00 (Ref:23376)

Snetterton half way across the country?? No, that's every other circuit! I suppose it depends where you're standing... Snett being on my doorstep 'n all.

Sorry I couldn't make Donington, but I promise I'll be at Silverstone! Hopefully with a shiny (?) new Ten-Tenths hat!

Andy H · 21 Jul 2000, 13:36 (Ref:24554)

can someone post the timetable as and when it comes out please

ganda123 · 21 Jul 2000, 20:25 (Ref:24586)

I'm going, I'm going!! Sorry I'm excited but it's a hell of a way for us and it took a long time for me to pursuade everyone that it wouldn't be too long...

Schoey, having a 100% attendance for this year is pretty impressive considering some weekends have been pretty boring, but did you do it in '98? Now that would have been good, great year

Schoey · 21 Jul 2000, 22:28 (Ref:24619)

Nope didn't do it in 98 sadly, nor 99! This is the first season I've actually had the motivation to get out of the house for a change - 100% attendance can either be viewed as completely sad (which is true) or mad (which is also true). Those who know me will confirm that both are true! :-)

Still, it's been an 'interesting' season, even if it hasn't been a top-notch excitefest like it has been in years gone by. I've enjoyed it, but then I always did have a strange idea of fun.

Roll on Donington...

Pete. (schoey)

Lorna · 21 Jul 2000, 22:44 (Ref:24631)

I seem to have more recollections of socialising with the ten tenths gang than the actual racing this year. I wonder if that has anything to do with the constant banter that goes on...... oh, and the shouts of MULLER!!!!!

Anyhow, Ganda, can I pass a mobile phone number onto you to phone us on the day or have you got a number you can pass onto me? It would be nice to meet up with you after all this time. I can be reached by email by one of the many icons that will appear with this message.

**Craig** · 22 Jul 2000, 10:28 (Ref:24714)

ganda, it's not that bad - I can do it in 2 hours dead so you should be just a little longer. Do you still have my mobile number ? If so, give us a bell when you get there.

Carrie · 23 Jul 2000, 15:51 (Ref:25012)

Sat 29th Qualifying
-------------------
09.15 - 09.45 Lotus Sport Elise
10.00 - 10.30 Ford Fiesta
10.45 - 11.15 Renaultsport Clio Cup
11.30 - 12.00 BTCC
12.15 - 12.45 Formula Ford
12.45 - 13.45 Lunch Break
13.45 - 14.15 Formula Renault
14.30 - 15.15 BTCC One Shot Showdown
15.35 Race 1 : Lotus Sport Elise 24 mins
16.20 - 16.50 Junior Formula Ford

Sun 30th Race Day
-----------------
10.00 Ford Fiesta Zetec 12 laps
10.45 Renaultsport Clio Cup 12 laps
11.30 - 12.15 Pits Walkabout/Autograph Session
12.45 BTCC Sprint Race 15 laps
13.35 Lotus Sport Elise 24 mins
14.20 Formula Ford 14 laps
15.05 BTCC Drivers Parade Lap
15.30 BTCC Feature Race 30 laps
16.40 Formula Renault 16 laps
17.25 Junior Formula Ford 10 laps

Eek, Craig, watch out, Junior Formula Ford. Can they be as dangerous at Donington as they were at Oulton

WoodyTJ · 23 Jul 2000, 16:34 (Ref:25020)

Now we have the timetable . . . shall we arrange a time for everyone to meet up . . . perhaps at the Redgate Pub, on the first corner? (Is that OK with you Invader/Craig?)

Anyone any ideas on a time? After the Sprint Race maybe?

And is there any chance for a few more shouts of MATTY ?

**Craig** · 23 Jul 2000, 17:28 (Ref:25032)

No Carrie, because Luke Hines has left the series. Wahey! The bad news ? He's moved up to pukka FFord...

Meeting up ? I'd suggest that we all parked around at Starkey's seeing as we always seem to end up round there. Failing that, how about we meet in Redgate Lodge during the Sprint ? Can't be missing any of the decent racing, can we ?

Carrie · 23 Jul 2000, 20:20 (Ref:25064)

Parking at Starkeys sounds fine to me - anyone got a tow rope

If we all park round there we could watch the Fiestas and Clios, then head round to the Paddock for a while before heading back to Starkeys for the Sprint and the rest of the day. Who's going to be at Donington this time then? Ganda, I suppose you've already met the worst, after that the rest of us will seem completely sane

WoodyTJ · 23 Jul 2000, 20:46 (Ref:25087)

OK i'm also going on Saturday . . . . . thats if the tickets arrive !

Looking forward to seeing you all there . . . no doubt at Starkey's then on Sunday! Don't forget the pictures of Snetterton folks.

Carrie · 23 Jul 2000, 20:52 (Ref:25094)

You've already seen all of my Snetterton photos

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