Britcar24 2011 - Page 2

Bodger · 31 Aug 2011, 17:11 (Ref:2948947)

Was there last year and loved every minute of it. Down for Sat and Sun again. Wonder how bad the fog will get this time round. If my memory serves me right wasn't the safety car out for nearly 3hrs last year because of the fog, lol.

Startline Ed · 31 Aug 2011, 18:03 (Ref:2948968)

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Originally Posted by PieMan

Thanks to everybody who's contributed so far for kicking off this thread. I'm attending a meeting tomorrow evening to go through some of the details so hope to be able to pass on more information soon.

Alan, two questions please. Firstly, are we using the new pits or the old pits? Secondly, will old Post 1 (Ped Bridge) be stood down for the race as per last year?

Guinness2702 · 31 Aug 2011, 18:25 (Ref:2948975)

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Originally Posted by pauln

I found the sense of achievement at the end of the race was enormous - and all the more satisfying for sharing it with the drivers and their teams.

"Race control to all points; The leader is on the last lap." - Always strikes home that one, for 24 hour races

Tris1976 · 31 Aug 2011, 19:18 (Ref:2949009)

My first time at this one so I have put down for all the days - will be camping from Thursday night and leaving some point over Monday - hope that it lives up to expectations.....

See you all there.

Foxy_Marshal · 31 Aug 2011, 19:35 (Ref:2949019)

Am looking forward to my trip down south with the Boys.
Bonjour Le Pie Man and Madame Pieman
Hope your doing well Shelagh and getting better
karen xx

dank · 31 Aug 2011, 19:59 (Ref:2949036)

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Originally Posted by Startline Ed

Alan, two questions please. Firstly, are we using the new pits or the old pits? Secondly, will old Post 1 (Ped Bridge) be stood down for the race as per last year?

I'm not marshalling (will be tucked up in the media centre), but I can confirm that the race will be running from the 'old' paddock.

roys1 · 31 Aug 2011, 22:28 (Ref:2949123)

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Originally Posted by Startline Ed

Alan, two questions please. Firstly, are we using the new pits or the old pits? Secondly, will old Post 1 (Ped Bridge) be stood down for the race as per last year?

hi Ed,
It's the woodcote pits ... And yes post 17 will be stood down..

gravel_monkey · 1 Sep 2011, 09:39 (Ref:2949278)

another question, anyone any idea on the support races for this, lasty year was great

mattt · 1 Sep 2011, 09:54 (Ref:2949285)

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Originally Posted by gravel_monkey

another question, anyone any idea on the support races for this, lasty year was great

According to the BRSCC championship the races are

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Ma5da MX-5 Autumn Championship
Alfashop Alfa Romeo Championship
MARCH Racing Academy Sports 2000 Duratec Championship
Autosport Caterham Academy
Porsche Club Championship/Porsche GT3 Cup
4Two Cup
Monoposto Trophy/MSV F3 Cup

theres even a provisional timetable

http://brscc.co.uk/2011/timetable/TT_Britcar24.pdf

gravel_monkey · 1 Sep 2011, 10:49 (Ref:2949320)

looks good as always,

Startline Ed · 1 Sep 2011, 11:17 (Ref:2949345)

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Originally Posted by roys1

hi Ed,
It's the woodcote pits ... And yes post 17 will be stood down..

Many thanks Roy and dank.

NewYankee01 · 1 Sep 2011, 11:17 (Ref:2949346)

did that meeting at cadwell, apart from the alfas not being there probably the best of the day was the mono's as there was almost no racing but some of the cars were fantastic to look at, there's an older yellow and black yale liveried car that has the f1 shape of the '81. couldnt get enough of it! had another blow on the mainstraight parked on our post, shame im missing this event brands for me!

SuperDuff · 1 Sep 2011, 11:46 (Ref:2949373)

First time marshalling this and I am down for all three days! Very much looking forward to it.

We're camping from Thursday night to Sunday.

Does anyone have any advice on kit to bring (aside from the usual marshal kit of gloves, warm layers, waterproofs, hats, food for the 5000)?

Thanks!

pauln · 1 Sep 2011, 11:52 (Ref:2949377)

More warm layers!

Guinness2702 · 1 Sep 2011, 13:24 (Ref:2949419)

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Originally Posted by SuperDuff

Does anyone have any advice on kit to bring (aside from the usual marshal kit of gloves, warm layers, waterproofs, hats, food for the 5000)?

A decent head-torch is always handy.

I'm guessing that the commentary will be radio only, so bring one if you want to listen in.

Tris1976 · 1 Sep 2011, 13:34 (Ref:2949428)

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Originally Posted by SuperDuff

Does anyone have any advice on kit to bring (aside from the usual marshal kit of gloves, warm layers, waterproofs, hats, food for the 5000)?

Thanks!

I've heard that sunglassea are useful to cut down the headlight glare too!

Gerryc · 1 Sep 2011, 13:50 (Ref:2949434)

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Originally Posted by Tris1976

I've heard that sunglassea are useful to cut down the headlight glare too!

Very true - it does look and feel weird wearing sunglasses at 3am but it stopped the headache I got on previous occasions.

cowchap · 1 Sep 2011, 16:57 (Ref:2949500)

coffee and more coffee

vulcan607 · 1 Sep 2011, 20:16 (Ref:2949595)

This is going to sound a really stupid question but, how do the flaggies see the next flag posts in the dark?
Theres no doubt a really simple obvious answer.

SuperDuff · 1 Sep 2011, 20:17 (Ref:2949597)

Thanks! sunnies and torches it is then... Never thought i would see the day when i would don that combo!

PabloTeK · 1 Sep 2011, 20:51 (Ref:2949612)

I found yellow lenses to be best (pair of glasses I used were changeable between black and yellow), black means you fall over stuff easily! Though that might be just me...

The "flag" system for the night is basically a yellow light mounted on a board at each flag point, they can do stationary or flashing.

vulcan607 · 1 Sep 2011, 20:55 (Ref:2949617)

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Originally Posted by PabloTeK

I found yellow lenses to be best (pair of glasses I used were changeable between black and yellow), black means you fall over stuff easily! Though that might be just me...

The "flag" system for the night is basically a yellow light mounted on a board at each flag point, they can do stationary or flashing.

Thanks for that!

Guinness2702 · 1 Sep 2011, 20:58 (Ref:2949620)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tris1976

I've heard that sunglassea are useful to cut down the headlight glare too!

Works both ways that one. It does cut down glare, but you still can't read the numbers off the cars.

White flag man · 1 Sep 2011, 21:05 (Ref:2949623)

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Originally Posted by PabloTeK

I found yellow lenses to be best (pair of glasses I used were changeable between black and yellow), black means you fall over stuff easily! Though that might be just me...

The "flag" system for the night is basically a yellow light mounted on a board at each flag point, they can do stationary or flashing.

Startline also have a black light and a black and white light for driving infringements.

vulcan607 · 1 Sep 2011, 21:09 (Ref:2949626)

Sorry its yet another foolish question from me...
so are normal flags used during daylight hours and the lights during the night? or is it like the f1 style superbright LED that work in daylight also

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