EERC (Britcar) Silverstone 19th July

roys1 · 21 Sep 2007, 10:51 (Ref:2019611)

see www.eerc.co.uk for this news ....Provisional date has been set with Silverstone as being the 18th,19th,20th and 21st of September on the GP Circuit.

Please come and join in the fun...

Justin Moran · 21 Sep 2007, 11:53 (Ref:2019648)

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Originally Posted by roys1

see www.eerc.co.uk for this news ....Provisional date has been set with Silverstone as being the 18th,19th,20th and 21st of September on the GP Circuit.

Please come and join in the fun...

Count me in!!! Will try and do all four days this time!

See you there!

roys1 · 21 Sep 2007, 12:03 (Ref:2019654)

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Originally Posted by C9/89

Count me in!!! Will try and do all four days this time!

See you there!

It would most likely be a three day meeting with the thursday given up to general testing

Justin Moran · 21 Sep 2007, 12:07 (Ref:2019658)

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Originally Posted by roys1

It would most likely be a three day meeting with the thursday given up to general testing

I know but I'm a sucker for the whole atmosphere thingy!

Mark Mitchell · 21 Sep 2007, 12:14 (Ref:2019662)

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Originally Posted by roys1

see www.eerc.co.uk for this news ....Provisional date has been set with Silverstone as being the 18th,19th,20th and 21st of September on the GP Circuit.

Please come and join in the fun...

Tut!
You could've given us a bit more notice Roy!

roys1 · 21 Sep 2007, 12:40 (Ref:2019671)

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Originally Posted by Mark Mitchell

Tut!
You could've given us a bit more notice Roy!

I do try...

So now there is no excuse not to volunteer ..The more the merrier as it makes my job easier...

**Woolley** · 21 Sep 2007, 12:47 (Ref:2019677)

I'll put it in the diary and hope Shelsley and our next stage production don't clash. If not this will be my first choice meeting.

Startline Ed · 21 Sep 2007, 12:53 (Ref:2019680)

Usual please Roy.

PieMan · 21 Sep 2007, 14:52 (Ref:2019738)

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Originally Posted by roys1

So now there is no excuse not to volunteer ..The more the merrier as it makes my job easier...

I was going to suggest, but didn't expect to do so quite this early, that people might like to organise themselves into groups for next year, certainly for flagging/observing.

We'd need at least 15 groups of three people (but 20 of four or more would be better). Each group to cover two adjacent flag points by day, reducing to one through the night. Work out you own night rota and catering (and I'll eat all the pies).

What do you think?

mattt · 21 Sep 2007, 16:09 (Ref:2019803)

yep i will be there hopefully but this time taking the monday of school, so im not there half asleep
hopefully the school will have two MG. ZS both working unlike not being able to go this year because of the engine not working

mmm_five · 21 Sep 2007, 18:09 (Ref:2019929)

So if we get our trios/quads organised early do we get to choose which post we're on? We could then set up camp behind the post and never have to be bothered by spotlights on Copse runway or quad bikes & scooters at all hours.

PieMan · 21 Sep 2007, 19:49 (Ref:2020026)

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Originally Posted by mmm_five

So if we get our trios/quads organised early do we get to choose which post we're on?

I nearly went so far as to suggest this but all I can say at this stage is if you put in a request we'll see what we can do. I'll need to check with the circuit about camping behind your post - there's some I can think of where it might be a problem.

Hepatic · 21 Sep 2007, 20:17 (Ref:2020059)

<cough>Luffield<cough>

I'm up for it this time, i'll plan ahead for once in my life

rdjones · 21 Sep 2007, 20:29 (Ref:2020065)

That's the same weekend as the final round of the BTCC at Brands Hatch.

roys1 · 21 Sep 2007, 20:35 (Ref:2020069)

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Originally Posted by rdjones

That's the same weekend as the final round of the BTCC at Brands Hatch.

and your point is... LOL LOL
This one is much more fun...

vw_nut · 21 Sep 2007, 22:02 (Ref:2020122)

i am already there as they stay

gravel_monkey · 22 Sep 2007, 01:28 (Ref:2020187)

just 2 days ago i guessed at the dates as we were putting next years hols in at work, i was only out by a week so i feel a nice word on monday to the boss will be order.
its funny, i had to be persuaded to come to the 24hr 2 years ago and now its one of the first things i stick my name down for and even managed to convince a few guys to come this year and they all loved it.

for anyone who reads the thread who has not done this event before, i would say throw out any pre-conceptions you have about the weekend as they will probably be wrong, yes its long hours and it is tiring but the amazing support races, the chance to see top class gt racing through the night (and if you think the drivers ease off and you have nothing to do once it goes dark you are seriously mistaken) and the way you are treated by james tucker, the eerc crew and even the teams is amazing, dont think i ever remember being given drinks, food and a place to sit and rest by a race team in thier garage at any other event in the uk!!! i can prattle on about it all night but if you can trust a fellow marshal it is something you will do once and get the bug, just give it ago!!!

Paul Newns · 22 Sep 2007, 21:02 (Ref:2020637)

If you put all of the Oulton mob together we could man one or two posts. Between us we have a graded observer (or we would if a certain scouser puts his card in!); at least one flaggie; and a lot of very experienced incident marshals. How about it guys?
And I'll do a BBQ & curry like the GP.

fazza · 22 Sep 2007, 21:10 (Ref:2020647)

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Originally Posted by Paul Newns

If you put all of the Oulton mob together we could man one or two posts. Between us we have a graded observer (or we would if a certain scouser puts his card in!); at least one flaggie; and a lot of very experienced incident marshals. How about it guys?
And I'll do a BBQ & curry like the GP.

Sounds good to me put me and Paul Moores down for that

Fazza

Justin Moran · 22 Sep 2007, 21:31 (Ref:2020655)

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Originally Posted by fazza

Sounds good to me put me and Paul Moores down for that

Fazza

This gives me a problem as I've already said I'd do the Pitlane again? Quite happy to be on post with the Oulton crowd if necessary though!!!!!!!!!!

thefilbertfox · 23 Sep 2007, 01:55 (Ref:2020744)

Same weekend as the BTCC final... I know, I regualaly contribute to their forum and I was going to go to a lot of their meetings this year until I discovered marshalling. All I can say is see you at the 24 hour in 2008., much more fun

Shelagh · 23 Sep 2007, 08:44 (Ref:2020832)

PieMan,

Put the PieLady and Bill down for same duties as last year - at least during the 24 Hrs (and assuming there will be pies). Also happy to stuff bags (goody or lunch) again (I'm a glutton for punishment)!

Despite knackering the ankle, I would be happy to do assembly again on Friday/Saturday should you be short of more experienced types. Otherwise more than happy to flag/observe.

As has been said elsewhere, this really is an EVENT and the atmosphere is terrific. It can only improve with increased numbers thereby letting everyone have not only sleep time but time to wander around the pit lane/paddock area and soak up the vibes.

Hopefully the Top Gear coverage of this year's race will demonstrate how much fun it is.

mmm_five · 23 Sep 2007, 10:48 (Ref:2020881)

You can add my name to that too - should have my upgrade through by then if the normal MSA turnaround time is anything to go by (sent in a month ago).

Should we be thinking of post we'd prefer, or do we just request a couple next to each other, wherever they may be?

johndpeat · 23 Sep 2007, 12:53 (Ref:2020931)

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Originally Posted by Shelagh

PieMan,

Put the PieLady and Bill down for same duties as last year - at least during the 24 Hrs (and assuming there will be pies). Also happy to stuff bags (goody or lunch) again (I'm a glutton for punishment)!

Despite knackering the ankle, I would be happy to do assembly again on Friday/Saturday should you be short of more experienced types. Otherwise more than happy to flag/observe.

At least you will not need to do any fire training this year.

Robin_D · 23 Sep 2007, 19:13 (Ref:2021204)

Won't sorting people out into teams that they wan't to be in cripple the all round friendly atmosphere?
Surely half the fun is working with someone new? Or is that just me?

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