Mallory Park - December 26

Ian Sowman · 14 Dec 2003, 14:35 (Ref:811629)

It's been discussed on the Racers and Marshals forum - but who is going to be there? Lots of bike races plus two each for Caterhams and Single Seaters organised by BARC Midlands.

I believe that the 'old' race control/commentary and press/hospitality buildings have now been demolished, so it could make for an interesting day! I don't think the 'new' ones are finished yet...

diz · 14 Dec 2003, 15:26 (Ref:811650)

What's the 4 wheeled entry looking like Ian?

**Asp** · 14 Dec 2003, 22:06 (Ref:811816)

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Originally posted by Ian Sowman
I believe that the 'old' race control/commentary and press/hospitality buildings have now been demolished, so it could make for an interesting day! I don't think the 'new' ones are finished yet...

I can provide a milk crate and a large umberella if that'll help?

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Originally posted by diz
What's the 4 wheeled entry looking like Ian?

Well, I'm not Ian, but I'll answer anyway: entry lists as I last saw them had 14 Caterhams plus 2 possibles and 13 Monos plus 2 possibles. Should be ample

Ian Sowman · 14 Dec 2003, 22:47 (Ref:811830)

Yes Asp, but one of those 13 Monos was a shared car - one driver each race. I imagine there will be a few more by the big day. There's a few FF1600s, headed by an N. Hunt, as well as Silverstone LCR winner Nathan Freke and Jon Lowes.

Sheila M · 15 Dec 2003, 13:04 (Ref:812142)

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Originally posted by Asp
Well, I'm not Ian, but I'll answer anyway: entry lists as I last saw them had 14 Caterhams plus 2 possibles and 13 Monos plus 2 possibles. Should be ample

Quite right Asp. I got my finals on Saturday and these are the numbers we are looking at. However, I'm sure that if anyone wanted to be a late entry they would be welcomed with open arms (says she hopefully!)

Bet you're all looking forward to hearing Ian's dulcet tones doing the commentary!

Ian Sowman · 15 Dec 2003, 17:45 (Ref:812350)

I also have a special guest co-commentator! That's if anyone's fixed up the PA system in time...

Sheila M · 16 Dec 2003, 12:47 (Ref:813028)

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Originally posted by Ian Sowman
I also have a special guest co-commentator! That's if anyone's fixed up the PA system in time...

Ian are you bringing Murray Walker? WOW that would be FANTASTIC!!!!

Go on, tell us who the guest co-commentator is before we burst!

PaulSands · 16 Dec 2003, 13:28 (Ref:813061)

I'll be there but wont atcually have a photog pass..I'll have camera but as I'm hoping my entire brood wil be with me I'll be duty bound to play dad a little more convincingly than usual

It'll be horribly tempting to hop over the fence though

Ian Sowman · 16 Dec 2003, 14:43 (Ref:813130)

I fear I may have got you un-necessarily overexcited Sheila. I am bringing Ten Tenths' very own Justin Dawkins to provide expert insight on Mars Bar consumption and the Gerard's Ben gravel trap. It should be fun.

If you're wondering why Justin's not racing - I'm sure he can supply an excuse.

Sheila M · 17 Dec 2003, 12:34 (Ref:813958)

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Originally posted by Ian Sowman
I fear I may have got you un-necessarily overexcited Sheila. I am bringing Ten Tenths' very own Justin Dawkins to provide expert insight on Mars Bar consumption and the Gerard's Ben gravel trap. It should be fun.

If you're wondering why Justin's not racing - I'm sure he can supply an excuse.

Is his car in bits?

I'm looking forward to finding out where the two of you are going to commentate from - the spectator area opposite the start line with the aid of a loud hailer?

PaulSands · 17 Dec 2003, 13:11 (Ref:814012)

Semaphore would be work

Ian Sowman · 17 Dec 2003, 13:40 (Ref:814042)

I'd be interested to know as well. I'd also like to know where the timekeepers will do their stuff!

Ian Sowman · 17 Dec 2003, 13:41 (Ref:814043)

And yes, his car is in bits. That's what he told me anyway.

Sheila M · 19 Dec 2003, 13:10 (Ref:816043)

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Originally posted by Ian Sowman
I'd be interested to know as well. I'd also like to know where the timekeepers will do their stuff!

Pit wall with a stop watch?

Ian Sowman · 23 Dec 2003, 19:18 (Ref:819275)

New entry for the Monopostos. One P. Daly will be out in his Vauxhall Lotus.

JustinDawkins · 24 Dec 2003, 04:21 (Ref:819643)

Never heard of him!, can;t wait though, should be good!

Yes Sheila car is totally striped, or would be there!

Will you be there Mr Sands?

**Peter Mallett** · 24 Dec 2003, 04:40 (Ref:819654)

Merry Christmas and I hope its a success! Next year open the entries up please?

PaulSands · 24 Dec 2003, 07:50 (Ref:819718)

Striped?? New scheme?

Yes I'll be there

Ian Sowman · 26 Dec 2003, 16:14 (Ref:820801)

What a fantastic event! I didn't see much of the bike races but I did manage to commentate on four very good car ones. Well done to Peter Daly (Monos) and Nick Frost (Caterhams) on their double victories.

I hope my commentary didn't drive too many people to despair!

diz · 26 Dec 2003, 17:03 (Ref:820811)

Maybe full car results, report and photos to follow Ian? You spoilt us at the WH.

Dave Brand · 26 Dec 2003, 18:52 (Ref:820840)

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Originally posted by Ian Sowman
What a fantastic event! I didn't see much of the bike races

Some good racing (apart, sadly, from the sidecars) but on balance, I think the car races were better.

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but I did manage to commentate on four very good car ones. Well done to Peter Daly (Monos) and Nick Frost (Caterhams) on their double victories.

Nick's wins were impressive - going round the outside round Gerrards in the wet takes some nerve! Doing it twice.....

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I hope my commentary didn't drive too many people to despair!

How can I put this diplomatically....er, I take it the chequered flag isn't visible form your makeshift commentary position!

(Not that you were the 'guilty' party!)

Ian Sowman · 27 Dec 2003, 10:42 (Ref:821154)

Yes, thank you for reminding me Dave

It was hard to see actually, and with no timing screen to work from or pictures from the camera at the hairpin commentating wasn't easy! And those ten laps flew by...

**Snapper Baz** · 27 Dec 2003, 11:01 (Ref:821165)

Ian, did you use the "Cressendo of sound and colour....!" as they left the grid or did you invent a new stunning piece of jargen to keep the thousands happy and informed???

PaulSands · 27 Dec 2003, 16:28 (Ref:821325)

The crowd at Gerards were having a bit of a chickle at the commentary for the slowing down lap

Ian Sowman · 27 Dec 2003, 17:08 (Ref:821356)

Yes, that wasn't my high point but listening to the rest of it again (for the purpose of the MN report) overall we sounded OK I think. Any pictures yet Paul?

Baz - no, I decided not to go for Wilkinsisms, although the man himself was there spectating. I did slip into Addison pun mode on a couple of occasions.

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