Mallory Park Easter Monday

paddy · 14 Mar 2008, 11:53 (Ref:2151660)

I've just been on the BRSCC website and according to the final instructions there are only 5 races scheduled for this meeting. Can anyone confirm that this is correct? If it is I can't see myself bothering with it. With one of the races for F500 that leaves 4 proper races and full admission charge. Somebody is having a laugh.

jimmer · 14 Mar 2008, 14:11 (Ref:2151725)

Off to castle combe then for me

Tainan · 16 Mar 2008, 18:11 (Ref:2153904)

Could it be a combined car & bike meeting?

kipper · 16 Mar 2008, 18:18 (Ref:2153914)

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Originally Posted by Tainan

Could it be a combined car & bike meeting?

Not as far as I'm aware. To be fair, the quality of the races are rather good in my opinion although it would be understandable if people elect to go elsewhere as a result of the relatively small number of races (Thruxton and Combe strike me as being better alternatives).

Dean Watson · 17 Mar 2008, 17:45 (Ref:2154867)

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Originally Posted by kipper

Not as far as I'm aware. To be fair, the quality of the races are rather good in my opinion although it would be understandable if people elect to go elsewhere as a result of the relatively small number of races (Thruxton and Combe strike me as being better alternatives).

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ChrisA · 17 Mar 2008, 19:22 (Ref:2154970)

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Originally Posted by paddy

I've just been on the BRSCC website and according to the final instructions there are only 5 races scheduled for this meeting. Can anyone confirm that this is correct? If it is I can't see myself bothering with it. With one of the races for F500 that leaves 4 proper races and full admission charge. Somebody is having a laugh.

You are correct, only 5 races but with the Fords there it could be interesting.

Kelvin · 18 Mar 2008, 19:13 (Ref:2155854)

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You are correct, only 5 races

Maybe its something to do with the state of the place!
What have they done to Mallory? The trees up at the hairpin are gone, there are piles of earth everywhere... the place is a mess! (I was there today!)

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Donington is where I am going, though there is talk of a lack of marshals!!

redshoes · 18 Mar 2008, 21:21 (Ref:2155981)

I understand the trees had to go due to their age. It was easier to chop them down down than wait for them to fall over in the wind.

Earth may be due to the MotoX track being upgraded/lengthened ready for the British MX GP in June.

BTW, Lotus/Trucks at Brands for me

kipper · 18 Mar 2008, 22:10 (Ref:2156018)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

I understand the trees had to go due to their age. It was easier to chop them down down than wait for them to fall over in the wind.

Earth may be due to the MotoX track being upgraded/lengthened ready for the British MX GP in June

Plus, I'd imagine that some earthworks as a result of the construction of the new Rallycross circuit.

Kelvin · 18 Mar 2008, 22:12 (Ref:2156020)

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I understand the trees had to go due to their age. It was easier to chop them down down than wait for them to fall over in the wind.

mmmm, they looked pretty solid to me.
The trees were a lifesaver on really hot days, somewhere in the shade and take photo's too. The whole character of this stretch of the circuit has been totally lost IMHO They have planted a 1 young tree, right at the end, on the apex of the hairpin, maybe somemore will go back in, though there is not must left sa most of the banking has been dug out. There has been some major earthworks on the 'bus stop' too!

kipper · 18 Mar 2008, 22:16 (Ref:2156024)

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Originally Posted by Kelvin

mmmm, they looked pretty solid to me.
The trees were a lifesaver on really hot days, somewhere in the sahde and take photo's too. The whole charactes of this stretch of the circuit has been totally lost IMHO They have planted a 1 young tree, right at the end, on the apex of the hairpin, maybe somemore will go back in, though there is not must left sa most of the banking has been dug out. There has been some major earthworks on the 'bus stop' too!

I'm far from being an expert in arboricultural matters, but I believe that some disease had affected the oak trees and it was considered prudent to remove them before they fell. However, I would agree with you that unfortunantly some of the character has been lost. With regards to the Bus Stop, work has been carried out to increase run off areas and that will also be the point where the new Rallycross circuit leaves the existing circuit before rejoining on the start/finish street.

brickkicker · 19 Mar 2008, 13:10 (Ref:2156458)

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Originally Posted by ChrisA

You are correct, only 5 races but with the Fords there it could be interesting.

Which Fords are there, the Formula Fords, Fiesta, and ford saloons are all at Silverstone.

Ian Sowman · 19 Mar 2008, 13:40 (Ref:2156480)

No, they're all at Mallory on Easter Monday I think you'll find.

Col_Rugby · 19 Mar 2008, 13:43 (Ref:2156481)

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Originally Posted by brickkicker

Which Fords are there, the Formula Fords, Fiesta, and ford saloons are all at Silverstone.

http://www.brscc.co.uk/calendar/67.html

The BRSCC web site.

Ford Saloons
Ford Fiesta Championship
Ford XR Challenge
National Club Formula Ford Championship
Club Formaula Ford Championship MS
F500

Although the timetable has no F500 but a Don Truman Trophy. Is this the same thing? Also no National FF on the timetable, is it being run with the MS?

But it does definately say Mallory not Silverstone.

Col

kipper · 19 Mar 2008, 14:14 (Ref:2156514)

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Originally Posted by Col_Rugby

Although the timetable has no F500 but a Don Truman Trophy. Is this the same thing? Also no National FF on the timetable, is it being run with the MS?

But it does definately say Mallory not Silverstone.

The Don Truman Trophy is a race for 500cc F3 cars, which the BRSCC seem to like refering to as Formula 500. With regards to National FF1600, these races will be run with the regional FF1600 that is taken place on the same day (be it Midlands-South or North West).

And yes, the meeting is taking place at Mallory. I think the confusion may have arisen from the fact that the Ford Saloons, Fiestas, XR and MS FF1600 are all at Silverstone on 12th/13th April.

paddy · 19 Mar 2008, 15:43 (Ref:2156563)

I agree that the ford championships are all good, but this is not a value for money days racing. I have decided to go to the F3 at Oulton instead. I have not been to Mallory this season, but I am worried about what I may find when i do go. I understand the need for safety and for the circuit to make money, but the place has a unique character and I am concerned that that is being lost. Changes need to take into account the atmosphere and the setting of the circuit. In recent seasons the noise from the motocross track during car meetings has got on my wick. I go to race meetings to watch and to hear and the racket of motocross bikes makes the latter very difficult. I wouldn't pay to watch Pink Floyd if the Royal Opera were playing at the same time!

jellison · 19 Mar 2008, 15:55 (Ref:2156570)

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I'm there in the Thoroughbreds

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