BTCC Thruxton

welshgal_2006 · 20 Mar 2010, 17:59 (Ref:2656707)

This will be my first visit ever to a circuit. Had the regs through today and I have never seen so many names down to work at an event, but then I am used to hill climbs.
We are staying in Winchester overnight so got about a 40min drive to and from there.
Who else is going?

Steve Tarrant · 20 Mar 2010, 18:13 (Ref:2656718)

All those named on the long list!!!!!!

White flag man · 20 Mar 2010, 18:20 (Ref:2656722)

Usual numbers for BTCC.
Always eventful meetings and good support races.
I'm sure you'll enjoy it, though keep your wits about you and stay safe.
See you there.

HairyDJ · 20 Mar 2010, 18:21 (Ref:2656723)

try signing up for a circuit meeting that isn't BTCC - slightly less chance of marshals being able to link arms all the way round the circuit

welshgal_2006 · 20 Mar 2010, 18:35 (Ref:2656735)

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Originally Posted by Steve Tarrant

All those named on the long list!!!!!!

Steve you make me laugh xx

Dave Weston · 20 Mar 2010, 18:40 (Ref:2656742)

I will be there and also doing the test day on the Friday as well. I find doing the test day is quite useful in that you can spot drivers who might be struggling with the track or specific parts of it to keep an eye on during the meeting, work out how long into a session the tyres start going off for the relevant cars and for people who are fairly new to marshalling or who haven't done circuits before, it gives time to get used to the noise and the speed of the differing formulas in the more "informal" atmosphere of the test day rather than on the actual race day when there are time pressures amongst other issues to contend with.

So I'll see you there

welshgal_2006 · 20 Mar 2010, 18:42 (Ref:2656744)

I think we are there on the Friday too.

Guinness2702 · 20 Mar 2010, 19:52 (Ref:2656773)

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Originally Posted by Steve Tarrant

All those named on the long list!!!!!!

Have the tickets gone out then? Well, at least Monday will hold something for me to look forwards to. I'll see you all there

Nighthawk · 20 Mar 2010, 20:02 (Ref:2656778)

Tickets arrived today....

focuszetec · 20 Mar 2010, 20:09 (Ref:2656783)

On the online system i am down for the testing day but got no info through with my tickets, any ideas as not done a testing day before

Roger Lovelock · 20 Mar 2010, 22:03 (Ref:2656860)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

Tickets arrived today....

Mine to. Post was unusually this morning

FRENCHIE44T · 20 Mar 2010, 23:37 (Ref:2656922)

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Originally Posted by HairyDJ

try signing up for a circuit meeting that isn't BTCC - slightly less chance of marshals being able to link arms all the way round the circuit

Like this one at Silverstone over the Easter weekend.

Silverstone will be home to the inaugural race of the international series Superleague Formula Sonangol over the weekend of 02 - 04 April.

Here is the timetable its pdf lots on there for a 3day meeting.

http://www.themastersseries.com/reso...April_2010.pdf

MALCO_UK · 21 Mar 2010, 08:06 (Ref:2657069)

have you checked your tickets?? i have 4x Saturday tickets.

Anyone else got the same?

I have sent a mail to Barc and i will update you on there response to save 100's of mail flooding an already busy admin team.

KR
Mal

Nighthawk · 21 Mar 2010, 08:21 (Ref:2657073)

same here 4x tickets

Guinness2702 · 21 Mar 2010, 08:59 (Ref:2657085)

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Originally Posted by focuszetec

On the online system i am down for the testing day but got no info through with my tickets, any ideas as not done a testing day before

I'm planning on going down on the Friday. Does anybody think I'll have any issue getting in during the day.

Actually, I might consider going down on Thursday night - anybody know if they might need people for testing (I don't want to volunteer yet, as I won't make that decision 'til Thursday).

Steve Tarrant · 21 Mar 2010, 10:00 (Ref:2657101)

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Originally Posted by Guinness2702

I'm planning on going down on the Friday. Does anybody think I'll have any issue getting in during the day.

Actually, I might consider going down on Thursday night - anybody know if they might need people for testing (I don't want to volunteer yet, as I won't make that decision 'til Thursday).

Yes, you should be able to pitch on the marshals campsite okay on the Friday. Expect security will be at the front gate, just explain who you are and then be directed as normal.

Test days ALWAYS needs more marshals, so contact them if you're interested.

Guinness2702 · 21 Mar 2010, 10:15 (Ref:2657104)

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Originally Posted by Steve Tarrant

Test days ALWAYS needs more marshals, so contact them if you're interested.

M25, past Heathrow, at the peak of rush hour, on the eve of the Good Friday bank holiday, in a caravan. Hmmmmm.

I will give it some consideration, but really, it would depend on whether or not I could get the Thursday afternoon off. Who *is* the marshals contact at BARC currently?

focuszetec · 21 Mar 2010, 10:35 (Ref:2657115)

i just sent an email to marshals at barc.net yesterday hopefully it will get to the right person

Teletubby · 21 Mar 2010, 15:57 (Ref:2657221)

lgreenATbarc.net should get to the right person at the moment.

The STIG · 21 Mar 2010, 22:11 (Ref:2657471)

Quote:

Originally Posted by welshgal_2006

This will be my first visit ever to a circuit. Had the regs through today and I have never seen so many names down to work at an event

Quote:

Originally Posted by HairyDJ

try signing up for a circuit meeting that isn't BTCC - slightly less chance of marshals being able to link arms all the way round the circuit

You could always try next week at Pembrey for that... Lots of guys and girls will be doing both meetings I think, and you'll get a nice intro to circuit ... pity it's short notice though!

welshgal_2006 · 21 Mar 2010, 22:37 (Ref:2657490)

Unfortunately there is rugby to be watched next weekend. Silly really as Pembrey is really close to us yet we have never been. Probably just because we have only ever done hill climbs.

gwar · 22 Mar 2010, 07:33 (Ref:2657642)

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Originally Posted by welshgal_2006

Unfortunately there is rugby to be watched next weekend. .

Another rugby fan marshal......seems to be a lot of marshals favorite off season hobby.....our race season started weekend just gone at brands, rugby next weekend...then thruxton....more rugby at worcester..... its a hard life..... my poor old car wants to know when it gets a weekend off..

...come on the irish

Guinness2702 · 22 Mar 2010, 11:34 (Ref:2657753)

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Originally Posted by MALCO_UK

have you checked your tickets?? i have 4x Saturday tickets.

Anyone else got the same?

I have 2 tickets, which are valid for 2 days from Saturday. No track pass for me, so I assume I'm near the paddock somewhere.

m1fcf · 22 Mar 2010, 11:39 (Ref:2657757)

Same as Guinness2702, two tickets for two days starting Saturday. But I have a track pass, so guess I am out in the country somewhere.

I am also listed as a Flaggie for the weekend, so good times all round.

yellowspanner · 22 Mar 2010, 15:59 (Ref:2657887)

Just had this meeting confirmed as my first as a rescue unit trainee. Happy days!

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