BTCC At Mallory Park?

PaulSands · 24 Dec 2003, 11:10 (Ref:819848)

That's what's being hoped for by the Mallory bosses according to today's Motorsport News

What carnage would ensue

graeme · 24 Dec 2003, 11:29 (Ref:819867)

I'd pay to watch that. And at Cadwell...

Ian Sowman · 24 Dec 2003, 11:31 (Ref:819868)

Add Anglesey to the list. It would be good to see, but it's extremely unlikely to happen with just ten meetings per year *.

* Unless several top circuits ceased to be used for motor racing.

PaulSands · 24 Dec 2003, 11:38 (Ref:819875)

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Originally posted by Ian Sowman

* Unless several top circuits ceased to be used for motor racing.

Now there's a thought...is there insider knowledge that's making them think this just might get off the ground???

(thats a tongue in cheek suggestion not an accusation

)

joey1 · 24 Dec 2003, 15:04 (Ref:820020)

i doubt it would happen as there facilities are worse than knockhill, and to host a round knockhill has got to improve their facilities.

PaulSands · 24 Dec 2003, 15:05 (Ref:820021)

ahhhh but that was the thread of the story..due to long term lease being agreed improvemnets are going ahead

redshoes · 24 Dec 2003, 15:11 (Ref:820022)

Aside from the obvious need to build new pit/paddock facilities is the paddock actually big enough to accomodate the entire TOCA Tour package?

Ian Sowman · 24 Dec 2003, 21:23 (Ref:820201)

Well, the new pit and paddock facilities are currently being built but for a long time there's been talk of moving it to the outside of the circuit. For BSB the other year they had to use an area outside the circuit (a la Rockingham).

Carrie · 25 Dec 2003, 00:03 (Ref:820258)

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Originally posted by graeme
And at Cadwell...

Now the mere thought of that is just frightening!

Can't comment on Mallory, even after living in Leicester I've still never been to that circuit.

Sheila M · 31 Dec 2003, 12:39 (Ref:824506)

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Originally posted by Ian Sowman
Well, the new pit and paddock facilities are currently being built but for a long time there's been talk of moving it to the outside of the circuit. For BSB the other year they had to use an area outside the circuit (a la Rockingham).

Ian I didn't see any evidence of new pit facilities at Mallory on Boxing Day. All I saw was the new race control/offices/hospitality building. Do you know something I don't?

Thanks to you and Justin for the commentary. I couldn't hear any of it so I'll just guess it was superb!!!

Sheila

Ian Sowman · 31 Dec 2003, 13:18 (Ref:824546)

No, I don't know anything you don't Sheila, I was merely being slightly inaccurate.

As was my commentary

DALY · 31 Dec 2003, 17:52 (Ref:824690)

What you saw on Boxing Day was "phase one" of the investment. The lower floors will be extended up to the Medical Centre and house a total of 20 garages with front and rear doors etc. Lots of other changes also. Can you imagine going to spectate and seeing nearly all of every lap!
Brilliant.

As for Ian's comentary, I couldn't hear it either!

PaulSands · 1 Jan 2004, 00:49 (Ref:824862)

Ians commentary was fine

Sheila M · 2 Jan 2004, 13:38 (Ref:825706)

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Originally posted by DALY
What you saw on Boxing Day was "phase one" of the investment. The lower floors will be extended up to the Medical Centre and house a total of 20 garages with front and rear doors etc. Lots of other changes also. Can you imagine going to spectate and seeing nearly all of every lap!
Brilliant.

As for Ian's comentary, I couldn't hear it either!

Ooh that sounds good! When do I get my new pit lane to play in? More importantly where will it be - in the same place or are they moving it?

Of course you couldn't hear Ian's commentary - you were too busy winning your plum puddings! Have you eaten them yet?

Sheila

Stevespurr · 2 Jan 2004, 16:10 (Ref:825774)

why souldnt small circuits get the high proffile meetings?

Ian Sowman · 2 Jan 2004, 16:16 (Ref:825776)

Certainly for spectators Mallory is a lot more enticing a prospect than is Donington just up the road, and could probably command a higher attendance. There would be certain trade-offs, however.

**Woolley** · 2 Jan 2004, 17:28 (Ref:825814)

Take a look at some of the circuits they use for Ozzie V8s, and I see no reason why Mallory or Cadwell shouldn't be used with a little improvement to the safety barriers. Pit facilities is just an excuse. Frankly it could be just the shot that's needed. Can you imagine BTCC at Mallory? Ooh, yes please!

PaulSands · 2 Jan 2004, 18:24 (Ref:825850)

don't be too harsh on Donington..usually great racing there

Ian Sowman · 2 Jan 2004, 21:16 (Ref:825953)

Donington's one of the better circuits for viewing, but it will never be as good as Mallory from that perspective. Few tracks are.

graeme · 2 Jan 2004, 22:04 (Ref:825994)

Lydden? Anglesey?

Ian Sowman · 2 Jan 2004, 23:17 (Ref:826055)

Never been to Lydden, I'd agree that the current Anglesey is probably up there. Brands Indy is another (obvious) one, as is Rockingham.

Silverstone (any layout apart from Stowe) is dire.

Stuart Hill · 2 Jan 2004, 23:38 (Ref:826070)

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Originally posted by Woolley
Take a look at some of the circuits they use for Ozzie V8s, and I see no reason why Mallory or Cadwell shouldn't be used with a little improvement to the safety barriers. Pit facilities is just an excuse. Frankly it could be just the shot that's needed. Can you imagine BTCC at Mallory? Ooh, yes please!

Just picture the corporate hospitality package:

After practise you'll leave by private launch to take lunch on Fantasy Island. This will be followed by a quick drive in an armoured personnel carrier (on the private tank course) before returning to the newly refurbished hospitality suites just in time for racing to recommence!!

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