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11 Feb 2010, 23:40 (Ref:2631825) | #1 | ||
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Just read on the bbc that they have the go ahead for the 2010 GP to use the updated GP Circuit Layout.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/8511026.stm I wonder - will they use this at the Classic this year ? Assuming they do use this new layout, will it give some cars an advantage over others, on the face of it there appears to be a few more slower wiggly bits and not as much in the way of flat out stuff. They say they are also looking to put the new pit complex between Club and Abbey in 2011. Is this the death knell of the GP circuit as we know it ? Not having raced at Silverstone, I'm just looking forward to getting an entry in the Mini Race and the U2TC. |
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The Silverstone Classic web site has this as being on the Historic GP circuit.
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Having just seen Simon Drabble refer to the Classic Test being on the 12th of March, could someone confirm when this is please?
I'd got the 24th in my head, but that's BritishGT testing... |
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26 Feb 2010, 14:28 (Ref:2640954) | #4 | ||
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they have now converted that day to National Circuit as the GP is not ready. The 23rd March day is still on for the GP circuit
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26 Feb 2010, 22:29 (Ref:2641198) | #5 | ||
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So the 23rd of March is Classic Testing? Boll0cks. There's no WAY I can get 2 days off that week. Dammit. Curse, and Swear even more.
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1 Mar 2010, 22:15 (Ref:2642967) | #6 | |
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Am I right in understanding the test day for the (July) Classic is 23rd March ? If so is it open to the public or is just for teams and media ?
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I can't imagine this is a media event / test day for the Classic as last year it was widely publicised and a lot later. Have not seen or heard anything about the 23rd except on here. |
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It is the first test day this year on the full GP circuit. If you were booked on the 12 March day as I was you had the choice of keeping that day and doing it on teh National or rolling forward to the 23rd. I could not do that day so I reluctantly have stayed on the 12th
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Mike, the Classic Media Launch was March 29th last year...
Many of the pictures in the Programme are taken at the Media Day. |
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2 Mar 2010, 16:25 (Ref:2643385) | #11 | ||
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Mike is right though.. last year we were told about it and asked to bring cars
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2 Mar 2010, 19:49 (Ref:2643524) | #12 | ||
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Now you say that Tim it was end of March. But there was loads of publicity in advance and of course a request for money for the privilege of having our cars there.
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Hmmm. So I guess there's little point my pottering over on the 24th. Except general testing?
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So are there likely to be plenty of cars testing on 23rd March? I notice from the Silverstone website that it's for closed-wheel cars only. Is it worth me wandering over for a gander around as I'm only up the road or will I be turned away if I'm not with one of the teams?
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Testing is usually relaxed, and open to Joe Public...
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Well, Media Day is late May, I am told.
Oh well, I may potter down for a nose anyway, to have a look at all the new tarmac. |
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They usually go for a Wednesday, IIRC?
No doubt they will charge you for the privilege of helping to publicise their event! I should be there, whatever. |
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11 Mar 2010, 08:54 (Ref:2649428) | #20 | ||
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Media Test Day
It's Wednesday May 5th- forms from HSCC- cars registered for event only.
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Mike where did you see that? Trouble is Gentlemen Drivers and Pre 63 havent finalized their grids so difficult to know if you have the nod or not!!!
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From HSCC- entry form arrived in post today. I'm working on basis that as my GD entry is 'confirmed' that is close enough and Pre '63 should be sorted very soon? Hopefully if I pay HSCC and then find car not accepted will get refund!
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Good mine should be waiting for me when I get home. I shall take an executive decision and follow your lead - probably will in the race as well!!!
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Thanks Mike!
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Bit confused by all this! Trying to get the Falcon into the HSCC race but no entry forms on site yet so how can HSCC be sending forms out to accepted competitors yet? Also got the TVR in for the GD but Masters say they won't be doing anything with entries until end March so again how does that work??? |
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