motorsport in uk for an aussie

The Hrt Kid · 9 Dec 2007, 08:50 (Ref:2084727)

ill be moving to london early next year and i had a few questions about motorsport in the uk. Id like to go and see a few different series while im there. Basically how far are most tracks from london and are they easy to get to via train bus etc? Im planning on going to a wtcc round, btcc round and dtm round and was wondering prices etc.

also ill be over when the v8 supercar series is on. i dont suppose its on tv there or if its not do any pubs show it? Im mainly concerned about Bathurst.

thanks

**Tim Falce** · 9 Dec 2007, 09:08 (Ref:2084737)

Brands Hatch is the nearest from central London at around 19 miles but it's not the easiest place to get to by public transport. WTCC, BTCC and DTM are all there though.
All the other tracks Snetterton 100 miles, Silverstone, 100miles, Thruxton 100miles are equally difficult to access by public transport although there may be special coach/entry deals going for the major events.

mattt · 9 Dec 2007, 09:20 (Ref:2084740)

v8 supercars are shown on Motors TV

**Tim Falce** · 9 Dec 2007, 09:32 (Ref:2084746)

One of the mods may want to move this to trackside where it would probably get a far better audience.

White flag man · 9 Dec 2007, 09:34 (Ref:2084747)

Hrt Kid,
Let us know when you get here. I live in London and will be going to quite a few meetings at Brands Hatch, including WTCC, DTM & BTCC. Also Silverstone and Snetterton ( where you could help us marshal at the legendry 2cv 24hr).

24Hours · 9 Dec 2007, 10:19 (Ref:2084753)

Hey HRT kid! I am from the gold coast and have moved over here 5 months ago. I have been pretty busy and have not had much time to check out too much motorsport, but i did go and see the 1000km of silverstone LMES race, and had a ball. I live in London and it wasnt too much of a hassle to get out there. It basically consisted of a train ride then a short stint in a taxi. But as you can see there are plenty of decent people to help make things a bit easier. The next event for me is the race of champions at wembley stadium next week, just a short 5 minute walk

bring it on.

p.s. please bring some aussie weather with you!!!!

White flag man · 9 Dec 2007, 10:32 (Ref:2084761)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24Hours

Hey HRT kid! I am from the gold coast and have moved over here 5 months ago. I have been pretty busy and have not had much time to check out too much motorsport, but i did go and see the 1000km of silverstone LMES race, and had a ball. I live in London and it wasnt too much of a hassle to get out there. It basically consisted of a train ride then a short stint in a taxi. But as you can see there are plenty of decent people to help make things a bit easier. The next event for me is the race of champions at wembley stadium next week, just a short 5 minute walk

bring it on.

p.s. please bring some aussie weather with you!!!!

24Hours
My offer to HRT kid also extends to you, and anyone else in London. I'd rather not see you guys struggle on public transport and taxis (!!??), when I will be going alone, at present, by car. The only drawback is that, being a marshal, we have to be there rather early, to say the least, but at least it gives you time to look around and get a good spot. You could always join us marshals.

**touringlegend** · 9 Dec 2007, 11:03 (Ref:2084770)

Well for seeing all those series I guess you've chosen about the best possible location to live in London!

Moved to trackside as well as it's more generally focused this thread.

The Hrt Kid · 9 Dec 2007, 11:27 (Ref:2084782)

thanks for all the info guys, white flag man ill be in touch

is motors tv a pay tv channel or free to air? do they show v8 races live or on delay?

**Tim Falce** · 9 Dec 2007, 12:19 (Ref:2084818)

Motors is now a pay channel and all the V8 races are on delay, sometimes by a week or so.

**touringlegend** · 9 Dec 2007, 14:26 (Ref:2084856)

Really, falcey ? When did that happen? I assume it comes with the sports package on Sky, cos I still have it.

The Philip Island rounds were on Live, I'm not sure on the regularity of live coverage. Hrt Kid, you'll think everything else is tame compared to the V8's I bet!

**Tim Falce** · 9 Dec 2007, 14:44 (Ref:2084866)

Quote:

Originally Posted by touringlegend

Really, falcey ? When did that happen? I assume it comes with the sports package on Sky, cos I still have it.

Earlier this year I believe, I have it on Sky so I didn't notice but I have seen a few threads on other forums about having to pay for Motors TV.

**ScotsBrutesFan** · 11 Dec 2007, 19:20 (Ref:2086709)

MotorsTV was moved into a SKY package, but there isn't any additional charge to view.

And to clear up something that was said....the V8s are shown on a same day delay (ie Sunday evening our time), with many repeats throught the following weeks.
MotorsTV recently signed a new contract for the V8s which will allegedly provide more Live coverage and presumably full race re-runs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotorsTV press release 16/11/07

From next year the channel will expand their coverage to include more coverage of qualifying at selected rounds and more live feeds. This year, the Bathurst 1000 was featured, in full, on a delayed-as-live basis, while the Desert 400 in Bahraïn and the upcoming Dunlop Grand Final at Phillip Island will be broadcast live throughout Europe.

montoya · 18 Dec 2007, 18:23 (Ref:2091434)

Lydden Hill is worth going to for the Rallycross. The Goodwood Festival of Speed shouldn't be out of the question either.

HrRACING · 25 Dec 2007, 23:33 (Ref:2094851)

Lydden Hill is a must for the rallycross easter monday!!

ss_collins · 26 Dec 2007, 12:21 (Ref:2094964)

If theres events you wanna get to just ask on here - I'm sure you can get a ride.

Osella · 26 Dec 2007, 17:17 (Ref:2095021)

and you're a lot nearer Le Mans....

niftynic · 24 Mar 2008, 13:27 (Ref:2160285)

Hey HRT Kid,

I'm looking at starting up an Aussie UK race team and I need some enthusiastic volounteers, have you arrived in London yet?

To anybody else reading I've got a thread running under Aus/Kiwis into cars and racing.

Thanx

Azza · 3 Apr 2008, 08:10 (Ref:2168456)

Hi everyone, Im moving to the uk in spetember and i saw this topic so i thought i would reply rather then start my own. I get to the uk the week of the phillip island 500, one of the biggest races on the v8 calender. Will this be shown on free to air tv live?

I think at the beginning i will be based in london, is there any events at a track on close in september onwards???

cheers

Truckosaurus · 3 Apr 2008, 13:13 (Ref:2168649)

The V8 Supercars is shown on the MotorsTV channel which is only on satellite/cable tv. I think they have highlights on in the middle of the night on Channel Five which is a terrestrial channel (in most areas).

September is getting towards the end of the season, but you should be able to find somewhere good to go. There are plenty of circuits close to London if you have access to a car.

White flag man · 3 Apr 2008, 19:08 (Ref:2168913)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azza

Hi everyone, Im moving to the uk in spetember and i saw this topic so i thought i would reply rather then start my own. I get to the uk the week of the phillip island 500, one of the biggest races on the v8 calender. Will this be shown on free to air tv live?

I think at the beginning i will be based in london, is there any events at a track on close in september onwards???

cheers

Brands Hatch,
20/21 Sept, Final British Touring Car meeting
10/12 Oct, British Superbikes
1/2 Nov, Truck Superprix

The Hrt Kid · 9 Apr 2008, 04:09 (Ref:2173589)

Quote:

Originally Posted by niftynic

Hey HRT Kid,

I'm looking at starting up an Aussie UK race team and I need some enthusiastic volounteers, have you arrived in London yet?

To anybody else reading I've got a thread running under Aus/Kiwis into cars and racing.

Thanx

good and bad news. i got a promotion with work and the money was way way to good to knock back, so the trip to the uk has been postponed for now. i am looking to do a holiday over there later in the year. that date around the btcc round is very tempting.

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