Brands Hatch round - GP or Indy circuit?

jondownunder · 14 Jan 2007, 18:13 (Ref:1815052)

I always assumed this year's Brands round would be on the GP circuit again. But looking at the "International Series" calendar at FIA.com (dated 12/1/07), they have the race listed as on the Indy circuit.

A1GP.com still shows the GP layout, while motorsportvision.co.uk is no help. So I'm sincerely hoping the FIA have made a mistake... a weekend not being able to wander the GP loop would hold little appeal for me.

Suze · 14 Jan 2007, 18:18 (Ref:1815055)

No, MSV has it down as GP circuit as well don't they...

I hope the FIA has made a mistake as it was also their site which said BTCC is at Silverstone the weekend before when they are infact at Rockingham.

I would hope therefore that it is being held on the GP circuit.

SALEEN S7R · 14 Jan 2007, 18:52 (Ref:1815083)

Lets just hope that A1 is on the GP circuit, I dont even want to think about seeing them race on the Indy Circuit. Champcar 2003 anyone?

dazbaz_99 · 14 Jan 2007, 19:14 (Ref:1815100)

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Just noticed I am repeating what Suze has just said!

jondownunder · 14 Jan 2007, 21:01 (Ref:1815203)

Thanks guys... I'm probably worrying about nothing here. Just odd that the FIA went to the trouble of adding the "Indy" designation, when there was never any suggestion I heard of that A1GP would change from the GP layout. Now if only the DTM meeting would be on the GP circuit too (especially for the F3 Euro Series... last year's races were incredibly dull).

jaysalv · 14 Jan 2007, 21:43 (Ref:1815233)

im getting there extra early to get m space at paddock bend to watch the race any idea of the support races yet

kipper · 14 Jan 2007, 22:08 (Ref:1815252)

I wouldn't be too concerned about the content of the FIA calander; there are a number of errors on it. For instance, according to the FIA the BTCC will be racing on the International circuit at Silverstone on the weekend of 21/22 April, when in relality, they'll be at Rockingham.

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Originally Posted by jaysalv

im getting there extra early to get m space at paddock bend to watch the race any idea of the support races yet

As far as I know there will be Formula Palmer Audi (unsurprisingly), Britcar, Heritage GTs, Sports 2000 and Ginettas.

gravel_monkey · 14 Jan 2007, 23:28 (Ref:1815316)

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Originally Posted by jondownunder

Thanks guys... I'm probably worrying about nothing here. Just odd that the FIA went to the trouble of adding the "Indy" designation, when there was never any suggestion I heard of that A1GP would change from the GP layout. Now if only the DTM meeting would be on the GP circuit too (especially for the F3 Euro Series... last year's races were incredibly dull).

i belive it was actually the dtm promoters who req the indy, not msv!

Doc Hollywood · 15 Jan 2007, 07:55 (Ref:1815514)

I say run it on the Indy, keep them nice and close.

Champcar in 2003 was quite good because you could see everything from almost anywhere. Nothing worse than a 10 lap race followed by a 60 lap proccession.

I wouldn't even be as intrested in DTM if it ran on the International either.

**Stephen Green** · 15 Jan 2007, 08:18 (Ref:1815526)

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Originally Posted by gravel_monkey

i belive it was actually the dtm promoters who req the indy, not msv!

You are correct, it was DTM who requested the Indy Circuit.

**Stephen Green** · 15 Jan 2007, 08:18 (Ref:1815527)

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Originally Posted by gravel_monkey

i belive it was actually the dtm promoters who req the indy, not msv!

You are correct, it was DTM who requested the Indy Circuit.

jondownunder · 16 Jan 2007, 13:23 (Ref:1816509)

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Originally Posted by Doc Hollywood

I say run it on the Indy, keep them nice and close.

Champcar in 2003 was quite good because you could see everything from almost anywhere. Nothing worse than a 10 lap race followed by a 60 lap proccession.

I wouldn't even be as intrested in DTM if it ran on the International either.

I certainly agree the Indy circuit is great from a spectating point of view - easy views of the whole circuit, and the field passing you by almost constantly. But "slicks n' wings" single seater races on the Indy circuit are almost always overtaking-free processions, judging from the various meetings I've attended (Brit F3, Euro F3, FPA etc). Then again, last year's A1GP races on the GP circuit didn't provide much actual racing either. But going to watch on the GP loop is like going back in time, there's a real sense of atmosphere and history out there. The lack of PA and facilities makes it almost magical. The Indy circuit seems neutered in comparison. I'm glad the A1GP machines aren't confined to it.

jondownunder · 17 Jan 2007, 00:09 (Ref:1817084)

Don't know if it's been mentioned, but I see from new calendar at the Formula Ford site that UK FF will be on the support package at the A1GP meeting.

Suze · 17 Jan 2007, 13:58 (Ref:1817536)

Do you know what else is on there Jon?

jondownunder · 18 Jan 2007, 00:01 (Ref:1818049)

I'd already heard about FPA, Heritage GT and Britcar, and thanks to kipper earlier, Sports 2000 and Ginettas. Shame there's no Thoroughbred GP there this time, but the support package seems a decent enough mix nonetheless.

**Stephen Green** · 18 Jan 2007, 08:43 (Ref:1818206)

I believe TGP's are at Brands later in the year.

lovebritF3 · 28 Jan 2007, 20:54 (Ref:1828078)

FF is one of the supports, so is the BF3 isnt it?

strider · 29 Jan 2007, 01:36 (Ref:1828253)

No, it was on the original bill, when the meeting was going to start this season, but dropped off when it was moved to the end of the season.

Shame, really, but BF3 wiill be at Brands in August on the GP circuit.

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