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9 Dec 2007, 08:50 (Ref:2084727) | #1 | |
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motorsport in uk for an aussie
ill be moving to london early next year and i had a few questions about motorsport in the uk. Id like to go and see a few different series while im there. Basically how far are most tracks from london and are they easy to get to via train bus etc? Im planning on going to a wtcc round, btcc round and dtm round and was wondering prices etc.
also ill be over when the v8 supercar series is on. i dont suppose its on tv there or if its not do any pubs show it? Im mainly concerned about Bathurst. thanks |
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Brands Hatch is the nearest from central London at around 19 miles but it's not the easiest place to get to by public transport. WTCC, BTCC and DTM are all there though.
All the other tracks Snetterton 100 miles, Silverstone, 100miles, Thruxton 100miles are equally difficult to access by public transport although there may be special coach/entry deals going for the major events. |
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9 Dec 2007, 09:20 (Ref:2084740) | #3 | ||
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v8 supercars are shown on Motors TV
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9 Dec 2007, 09:32 (Ref:2084746) | #4 | ||
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One of the mods may want to move this to trackside where it would probably get a far better audience.
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Hrt Kid,
Let us know when you get here. I live in London and will be going to quite a few meetings at Brands Hatch, including WTCC, DTM & BTCC. Also Silverstone and Snetterton ( where you could help us marshal at the legendry 2cv 24hr). |
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Hey HRT kid! I am from the gold coast and have moved over here 5 months ago. I have been pretty busy and have not had much time to check out too much motorsport, but i did go and see the 1000km of silverstone LMES race, and had a ball. I live in London and it wasnt too much of a hassle to get out there. It basically consisted of a train ride then a short stint in a taxi. But as you can see there are plenty of decent people to help make things a bit easier. The next event for me is the race of champions at wembley stadium next week, just a short 5 minute walk bring it on.
p.s. please bring some aussie weather with you!!!! |
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My offer to HRT kid also extends to you, and anyone else in London. I'd rather not see you guys struggle on public transport and taxis (!!??), when I will be going alone, at present, by car. The only drawback is that, being a marshal, we have to be there rather early, to say the least, but at least it gives you time to look around and get a good spot. You could always join us marshals. |
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9 Dec 2007, 11:03 (Ref:2084770) | #8 | |
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Well for seeing all those series I guess you've chosen about the best possible location to live in London!
Moved to trackside as well as it's more generally focused this thread. |
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9 Dec 2007, 11:27 (Ref:2084782) | #9 | |
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thanks for all the info guys, white flag man ill be in touch
is motors tv a pay tv channel or free to air? do they show v8 races live or on delay? |
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Motors is now a pay channel and all the V8 races are on delay, sometimes by a week or so.
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Really, falcey ? When did that happen? I assume it comes with the sports package on Sky, cos I still have it.
The Philip Island rounds were on Live, I'm not sure on the regularity of live coverage. Hrt Kid, you'll think everything else is tame compared to the V8's I bet! |
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MotorsTV was moved into a SKY package, but there isn't any additional charge to view.
And to clear up something that was said....the V8s are shown on a same day delay (ie Sunday evening our time), with many repeats throught the following weeks. MotorsTV recently signed a new contract for the V8s which will allegedly provide more Live coverage and presumably full race re-runs. Quote:
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18 Dec 2007, 18:23 (Ref:2091434) | #14 | ||
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Lydden Hill is worth going to for the Rallycross. The Goodwood Festival of Speed shouldn't be out of the question either.
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25 Dec 2007, 23:33 (Ref:2094851) | #15 | ||
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Lydden Hill is a must for the rallycross easter monday!!
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26 Dec 2007, 12:21 (Ref:2094964) | #16 | ||
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If theres events you wanna get to just ask on here - I'm sure you can get a ride.
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26 Dec 2007, 17:17 (Ref:2095021) | #17 | |
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and you're a lot nearer Le Mans....
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24 Mar 2008, 13:27 (Ref:2160285) | #18 | ||
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Hey HRT Kid,
I'm looking at starting up an Aussie UK race team and I need some enthusiastic volounteers, have you arrived in London yet? To anybody else reading I've got a thread running under Aus/Kiwis into cars and racing. Thanx |
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3 Apr 2008, 08:10 (Ref:2168456) | #19 | |
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Hi everyone, Im moving to the uk in spetember and i saw this topic so i thought i would reply rather then start my own. I get to the uk the week of the phillip island 500, one of the biggest races on the v8 calender. Will this be shown on free to air tv live?
I think at the beginning i will be based in london, is there any events at a track on close in september onwards??? cheers |
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The V8 Supercars is shown on the MotorsTV channel which is only on satellite/cable tv. I think they have highlights on in the middle of the night on Channel Five which is a terrestrial channel (in most areas).
September is getting towards the end of the season, but you should be able to find somewhere good to go. There are plenty of circuits close to London if you have access to a car. |
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