Oulton F3/GT & Tenths Gathering - Page 2

**Asp** · 20 Mar 2008, 14:07 (Ref:2157283)

To be fair, in suggesting the meeting I can't guarantee I'll be there either! I'll be hard at work, depending on where depends if my lunch break will coincide with the track activity. I'll be asking nicely though, so I'm optimistic.

As there's a different timetable now around, let's amend the time to "10 minutes after the end of the Formula Ford Race before lunch". That should allow for any delays, and give people a chance to wander from watching the action.

For where - the gate going into pit lane between Race Control and the Med Centre?

Wear a pink carnation if you want to be identified

The Shrew · 20 Mar 2008, 14:50 (Ref:2157317)

I will be there Friday with a bit of luck. Anyone no the times they are testing ?

GroupOfOne · 20 Mar 2008, 15:29 (Ref:2157344)

I'll be going along on Saturday and Monday, parking on the outside of the run down to Cascades as usual (means I can retreat to the car when it rains/snows/sun gets too strong [delete as applicable]. Had been thinking about going tomorrow too, but looking at the weather forecast I think I'll save my getting wet for the weekend.

Looking forward to a good weekends racing, last year was fab, though if we could have a few less red flags come raceday that would be appreciated!

GroupOfOne · 20 Mar 2008, 15:31 (Ref:2157345)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Shrew

I will be there Friday with a bit of luck. Anyone no the times they are testing ?

Taken from the F3 Thread in the SS Forum, F3 test times for Friday are:

09.55 to 10.45
11.45 to 12.35
14.05 to 14.55

The Shrew · 20 Mar 2008, 17:51 (Ref:2157448)

Cheers mate

Justin Moran · 20 Mar 2008, 18:24 (Ref:2157482)

Just stumbled on this thread! I'll be there too time allowing and I'm not sure what post I'll be on yet!? Both days so I'll get there at some point.

macsport · 20 Mar 2008, 21:35 (Ref:2157619)

For those that are interested Chad Peninsula Racing are having a Q&A Session with their drivers, Guy Harrington, Ben de Zille Butler, Matt Griffin, Peter Bamford and team manager Piers Masarati at 09:45 on Monday morning. You can also have a close look at the teams Ferrari 430s. Everyone is welcome.

It will be a 9:45 start sharp and will last 20 minutes as I have to be back in the commentators tower for the British F3 race at 10:20.

Jeff

Jeff Carter
PR Manager
Avon Tyres British GT Championship
British F3 International series

Gaz · 21 Mar 2008, 13:26 (Ref:2158147)

The weather forecast is looking pretty horrendous right now - if it snows as it says I'm guessing the meeting will have to be cancelled? Its typical we have no snow all winter here in Chester and then when it comes it looks like being on the opening weekend of the new season! The season has started 2-3 weeks too early in my opinion anyway - I realise its Easter weekend but there was always a high chance of some pretty awful conditions at this time of year.

Mark Mitchell · 21 Mar 2008, 15:20 (Ref:2158233)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaz

The weather forecast is looking pretty horrendous right now - if it snows as it says I'm guessing the meeting will have to be cancelled?

Weather doesn't look too bad according to http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1597

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaz

The season has started 2-3 weeks too early in my opinion anyway

Hmm......mine & several others' season started a fortnight ago!

I think tomorrow could be "Interesting" but with the determination of the orange Army, we shall overcome!

(Retreats to safe place now to ponder an excuse when it goes tits up!)

rdjones · 21 Mar 2008, 17:16 (Ref:2158318)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Mitchell

Weather doesn't look too bad according to http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1597

I don't like the look of that.

Mark Mitchell · 21 Mar 2008, 19:13 (Ref:2158409)

LOL - that's been updated since I posted it!
The report on BBC 24 said "Heavy Snow" mainly to the East of The Centre of the Country, but everywhere should see some significant coverage.

The Shrew · 21 Mar 2008, 19:37 (Ref:2158439)

Well it was very wet and cold there today i didnt stay to long but it was long enough i can tell you.

If it rains much more i can see it being called off it wouldnt be the first time ive seen that at oulton.

Mark Mitchell · 21 Mar 2008, 19:41 (Ref:2158447)

There must be some very nervous bum holes twitching in the upper echelons of race admin at this moment!

MikeHoyer · 21 Mar 2008, 19:49 (Ref:2158456)

Didn't think it was THAT bad today, a bit of hail and stuff, and cold, but not enough to call it off I don't think.

**Asp** · 21 Mar 2008, 20:14 (Ref:2158468)

I can definitely see delays in the programme as the weather makes it unsafe to run at that moment in time.
Hopefully though, I don't see them turning into abandonments - even if it does snow, it won't stick, so unless it's blowing a blizzard I can see racing going ahead without a problem

rdjones · 21 Mar 2008, 20:23 (Ref:2158476)

I think its matter of watching and waiting to see what the weather does, the forcasters have been know to get it wrong !!

rdjones · 21 Mar 2008, 21:07 (Ref:2158500)

Well this looks a little better:- http://www.accuweather.com/ukie/fore...ay=4&hbhhour=9

Mark Mitchell · 21 Mar 2008, 21:19 (Ref:2158510)

Latest on BBC says that between Manchester & Liverpool it should be sleet/wind/rain and sun

**bella** · 21 Mar 2008, 22:42 (Ref:2158580)

so basically they don't know then

The Shrew · 21 Mar 2008, 23:12 (Ref:2158611)

I live 10 min from the track and i can defo say whatever the weather forcasts say never ever ever happends here. Plus it seems to change very quick at Oulton more so than most places.

WARNING - Just a thought. Major road works on the A556 if your coming from the Manchester direction about 5 -8 miles from the track. Actualy i forgot about them today when i went all was fine but if traffic is bad then its a mere i got stuck for a hour the other night on the way back from work. Just thought id let you all no.

robbie_crewe · 23 Mar 2008, 21:09 (Ref:2159849)

Hi Guys,
Just a quick message to introduce myself as I'm new to this site. I'm Rob and i'll be at Oulton tommorow. Does anybody know what time the gates open tommorow?

Rob

Mark Mitchell · 23 Mar 2008, 21:13 (Ref:2159854)

I'm marshalling and will be there just before 7am.......first track action is around 8:15 I think.
You should be able to get in (Through Main entrance at Least) at this time.

robbie_crewe · 23 Mar 2008, 21:31 (Ref:2159869)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Mitchell

I'm marshalling and will be there just before 7am.......first track action is around 8:15 I think.
You should be able to get in (Through Main entrance at Least) at this time.

Cheers, lets hope the weather stays away....

**Asp** · 23 Mar 2008, 21:38 (Ref:2159877)

First track action is 8:45am tomorrow (Formula Ford Race) - and Robbie, reading your post in the marshals forum, try and head along to the gathering at lunchtime. There'll be plenty of orange-clad folk who will have brains to be picked!

All going well, I'll see you and others there!

robbie_crewe · 23 Mar 2008, 21:44 (Ref:2159886)

Sounds good... where is this gathering at lunch time?

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