Walter Hayes Trophy

Alan Crook · 28 Oct 2010, 11:55 (Ref:2781608)

At the present time there are over 100 FF1600 entered for the Walter Hayes Trophy, as normal there will be a fireworks display, always a good way to end the season. Looking at some of the drivers entered racing should be very good, lets hope the weather is kind to us this year, looks like a good turnout of marshals.

**Woolley** · 28 Oct 2010, 12:22 (Ref:2781618)

Looking forward to it. Hopefully better arrangements have been made with the weather gods after last year's downpour

Are we in the usual Copse camping area? Bringing the caravan down this year and I'm hoping to have electricity for heating!

And fireworks: Saturday or Sunday? Just so that I know if I'm staying later on the Sunday.

Alan Crook · 28 Oct 2010, 12:38 (Ref:2781624)

Think fireworks are Sunday 6pm

Ian Lewis · 28 Oct 2010, 12:43 (Ref:2781630)

Nadine and I are looking forward to our first WHT

Power Bulge · 28 Oct 2010, 13:51 (Ref:2781660)

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Originally Posted by Alan Crook

Think fireworks are Sunday 6pm

Um, the fireworks may well begin with the first FF race

HairyDJ · 28 Oct 2010, 16:21 (Ref:2781709)

A few bits lifted from Penny's email ......

Camping will be at Copse Outside, there will be showers in the campsite and there will be limited power supply hook ups on a first come first served basis. Toilets are in the main block 2 minutes away.

Breakfast vouchers will be handed out at sign on each day

A bonfire and firework display will take place on Sunday night, which all marshals are very welcome to stay for, the fire will be lit about 5.30pm with fireworks about 6pm. The Racing is due to finish at 4pm

I can also tell you that the bonfire is to your right, just after entering over the Priory bridge - opposite the med centre.

See you there

Greem · 28 Oct 2010, 16:31 (Ref:2781714)

I am properly looking forward to this meeting. Just debating the merits of canvas or an hour drive home on Saturday plus return journey Sunday morning...
Am hoping to do my incident upgrade assessment too, if there are enough X-rated folks around. You may make jokes now ;-)

HairyDJ · 28 Oct 2010, 17:12 (Ref:2781734)

Sunday isn't the usual hour later than Saturday - both start at 0900 with 0730 signon .....

I'm sure there will be a black-x or two around, but they will be signing on / allocated separately (HSCC - Fay?) from the incident folk (with Penny). Probably worth an email / call to both to try and co-ordinate, plus maybe a chat with the drivers to arrange for some incidents on your post.

Hope you can sort it and that you get enough "work" to earn the sig

btw Silverstone's web site says that the gates open free of charge at 1500 to allow all and sundry in for the fireworks on Sunday

morwenna · 28 Oct 2010, 22:27 (Ref:2781843)

Looking forward to this - I was gutted to miss this last year due to being ill (hopefully that hasn't jinxed my health for next weekend!). I haven't seen the drivers' forum mentioned this year - does anyone know if that is happening?

**Woolley** · 28 Oct 2010, 23:36 (Ref:2781860)

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Originally Posted by HairyDJ

Camping will be at Copse Outside, there will be showers in the campsite and there will be limited power supply hook ups on a first come first served basis

That's fine now I have my splitter - I should be able to get in to a connections somewhere.

Greem · 29 Oct 2010, 09:35 (Ref:2781984)

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Originally Posted by HairyDJ

I'm sure there will be a black-x or two around, but they will be signing on / allocated separately (HSCC - Fay?) from the incident folk (with Penny). Probably worth an email / call to both to try and co-ordinate, plus maybe a chat with the drivers to arrange for some incidents on your post.

Yep, have already mentioned it to Penny. It seems there are several of us in the same boat, so if it happens it happens and if it doesn't I'll be standing in the rain with you again

welche2 · 29 Oct 2010, 10:11 (Ref:2781995)

ive ordered a 3 way spitter and hopfully should be bringing it will me.

pauln · 29 Oct 2010, 10:46 (Ref:2782010)

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Originally Posted by Greem

so if it happens it happens and if it doesn't I'll be standing in the rain with you again

There certainly shouldn't be any shortage of incidents to be assessed on if last year's experience is anything to go by.

Or rain either... though metcheck is currently suggesting a sprinkling on Saturday and pretty dry Sunday.

Greem · 29 Oct 2010, 10:59 (Ref:2782015)

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Originally Posted by pauln

There certainly shouldn't be any shortage of incidents to be assessed on if last year's experience is anything to go by.

I guess that depends on the post I end up on... last year was on Runway Crossing, and we had the princely sum of one Lola pull off with water in the works, and later on Rory Butcher pull off by us after Stuart Gough cartwheeled over him. We were not particularly busy!

Fingers crossed I get put somewhere with a bit more action this year. That said, let's hope the action isn't like Goughy's shunt last year, that was just on the verge of "a bit too big for comfort".

Now, where did I put my drysuit...?

**Woolley** · 29 Oct 2010, 12:11 (Ref:2782043)

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Originally Posted by Greem

I guess that depends on the post I end up on... last year was on Runway Crossing, and we had the princely sum of one Lola pull off with water in the works, and later on Rory Butcher pull off by us after Stuart Gough cartwheeled over him. We were not particularly busy!

That's only because you sent your biggest shunt down to us under the bridge!

Greem · 29 Oct 2010, 13:13 (Ref:2782085)

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Originally Posted by Woolley

That's only because you sent your biggest shunt down to us under the bridge!

We didn't want you to feel left out

Seriously for a moment though - hearing that pass us and start to spin while we recovered the other Lola was a bit of a hairy moment. It was a shame to see such a beautiful car have all that damage...

Alan Crook · 29 Oct 2010, 13:18 (Ref:2782089)

Entries now up to 112 and should rise a few more by next weekend. Should give plenty of incidents for those requiring assessments. I will have a check how many X graded Post Chiefs are at meeting.

**Woolley** · 29 Oct 2010, 14:14 (Ref:2782121)

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Originally Posted by Greem

Seriously for a moment though - hearing that pass us and start to spin while we recovered the other Lola was a bit of a hairy moment.

It was a bit scary seeing you all out there when it went. Just for those who weren't there and think 'driver spinning under yellows with marshals trackside' the poor guy was completely helpless, hitting a river while on part throttle which turned him into a passenger instantly. In fact we speculated that having lifted properly for the yellows, it was hitting the river under acceleration having passed the marshals that caused him to go off. Very sad incident for the driver.

Lets hope for dry conditions to allow the spindlies to put on a great show.

Terrible-Tones · 29 Oct 2010, 22:12 (Ref:2782341)

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Originally Posted by Alan Crook

Entries now up to 112 and should rise a few more by next weekend. Should give plenty of incidents for those requiring assessments. I will have a check how many X graded Post Chiefs are at meeting.

Funny - In the same boat - looking for an upgrade as well!

M Greenslade · 30 Oct 2010, 10:40 (Ref:2782479)

I will have a check how many X graded Post Chiefs are at meeting.

There will be one sitting in the grandstand at Woodcote!!!!

Bladders......

dave vass · 30 Oct 2010, 17:17 (Ref:2782609)

.......and another, looking after the Combe racers!!!!!

JEB · 30 Oct 2010, 20:11 (Ref:2782679)

Don't forget the WHT Forum in the BRDC Clubhouse on Saturday evening hosted by Andrew Wilkins.
This is part of the WHT legend.....!!

Guinness2702 · 30 Oct 2010, 21:52 (Ref:2782712)

Who's running this...Fay? Put me down please

Flag, unless you particularly need anything else.

Eddy V · 31 Oct 2010, 13:39 (Ref:2782944)

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Originally Posted by M Greenslade

I will have a check how many X graded Post Chiefs are at meeting.

There will be one sitting in the grandstand at Woodcote!!!!

Bladders......

I may be sitting next to you than Martin. Maybe time to meet again.
There as of Saturday morning, bringing 2 Belgian marshals who will actually marshal that weekend.
I'm taking a weekend off as I was a tad busy at post 3 at the FFF.

The Fat Clerk · 31 Oct 2010, 17:43 (Ref:2783040)

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Originally Posted by M Greenslade

I will have a check how many X graded Post Chiefs are at meeting.

There will be one sitting in the grandstand at Woodcote!!!!

Bladders......

and another in Hyde Park doing the London to Brighton

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