Britcar 1000km Silverstone 21-22 September

simon_blay · 18 Sep 2013, 17:12 (Ref:3305823)

Who's doing it? I've signed up for both days and just seen they are combining the formulas for a single 6 hours race on the Sunday. Great as it means a field of c.35 cars but does mean Saturday could be a very long day!!

I love Britcar, the 24hr has been my favorite event for the last 2 years. However, they've had it really hard this year, shame really.

Shelagh · 18 Sep 2013, 18:23 (Ref:3305846)

Well I will miss working this year - having done all the previous since the first.

If Roy can think of a job for me to do, bearing in mind my current circumstances, then happy to take it on. But remember that one day's action requires at least one day's recovery!

I will miss Assembly - no way can I do that.

katrina.kershaw.7 · 19 Sep 2013, 09:34 (Ref:3306071)

Hi I'm doing Sunday, not done britcar before but done wec does it work the same stand down on post etc

Terrible-Tones · 19 Sep 2013, 10:17 (Ref:3306089)

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Originally Posted by katrina.kershaw.7

Hi I'm doing Sunday, not done britcar before but done wec does it work the same stand down on post etc

Hi Katrina - it will depend on where you are (Specialist or Track), how many people are on post, who you are with etc. There are many things to factor in.

I will see you there - Nina and I are both doing Sat and Sun. Nina is S/L and I will be on track somewhere.

The Fat Clerk · 19 Sep 2013, 10:18 (Ref:3306090)

750 @ Donington for me

Terrible-Tones · 19 Sep 2013, 10:20 (Ref:3306093)

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Originally Posted by simon_blay

Who's doing it? I've signed up for both days and just seen they are combining the formulas for a single 6 hours race on the Sunday. Great as it means a field of c.35 cars but does mean Saturday could be a very long day!!

The Porsche's are running two races on Sat - which looks good. Their third race is Sun morning.

Personally, I am not sure I completely trust the entry list. Does have a habit of changing at the last minute.

Anyhow - see you there Simon!

katrina.kershaw.7 · 19 Sep 2013, 21:07 (Ref:3306345)

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Originally Posted by Terrible-Tones

Hi Katrina - it will depend on where you are (Specialist or Track), how many people are on post, who you are with etc. There are many things to factor in.

I will see you there - Nina and I are both doing Sat and Sun. Nina is S/L and I will be on track somewhere.

I'm on track too, don't mind if it's stay on post you get used to it. Then if you get an unexpected dinner break all the better! See you there

EmileNaus · 20 Sep 2013, 04:22 (Ref:3306442)

I will be there, but only on Saturday. A bit disappointed there is no Britcar race as originally planned, but still looking forward to it. The Thruxton race earlier this year was pretty good, and Silverstone (International track) equally so if somewhat wet to start with. I do like Britcar, it is still the only series where I have seen the organiser come and say hello to us during the race.

simon_blay · 21 Sep 2013, 15:54 (Ref:3307042)

According to Synchro, 37 car entry this weekend, 19 of which are production. Should be a good day tomorrow, there are c.30 cars in the Porsche race too

Dan Friel · 21 Sep 2013, 19:26 (Ref:3307111)

There are 25 cars entered in the 1000km (as per usual, you had to halve the number of entries listed on the original Britcar list...).

mattt · 21 Sep 2013, 20:28 (Ref:3307134)

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Originally Posted by Dan Friel

There are 25 cars entered in the 1000km (as per usual, you had to halve the number of entries listed on the original Britcar list...).

That's strange given 32 cars have qualified for the race. Plus there are 4/5 others in the garages which may run if they can fix them overnight.

(http://www.tsl-timing.com/?loc=club&...eventid=133863)

Dan Friel · 22 Sep 2013, 06:28 (Ref:3307279)

That's good news, only 25 cars had "warmed up" earlier in the day...

mattt · 22 Sep 2013, 19:33 (Ref:3307686)

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Originally Posted by Dan Friel

That's good news, only 25 cars had "warmed up" earlier in the day...

Because it was raining and they didn't want to get wet i presume

32 cars started the race and 25 were officially classified although only 23 took the chequer.

It was a good weekend if a bit hectic due to a lack of numbers.

thepits! · 25 Sep 2013, 13:17 (Ref:3309206)

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Originally Posted by mattt

It was a good weekend if a bit hectic due to a lack of numbers.

Glad you enjoyed it, I 'assume' you mean Marshal numbers? Good job it wasn't a 24 hour, eh?

mattt · 25 Sep 2013, 16:24 (Ref:3309267)

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Originally Posted by thepits!

Glad you enjoyed it, I 'assume' you mean Marshal numbers? Good job it wasn't a 24 hour, eh?

Yes. 5 graded pit marshals. 2 assembly area marshals and 5/6 trainees. Made it a bit hectic

EmileNaus · 26 Sep 2013, 07:41 (Ref:3309487)

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Originally Posted by mattt

Yes. 5 graded pit marshals. 2 assembly area marshals and 5/6 trainees. Made it a bit hectic

A very good day on Saturday at Vale (sorry I couldn't do the Sunday), and great to see a Caterham Academy driver share the fun. Now you know what it is like to see a car come towards you, rather than you go towards a wall...

Steven Humphrey · 27 Sep 2013, 11:29 (Ref:3309999)

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Originally Posted by mattt

Yes. 5 graded pit marshals. 2 assembly area marshals and 5/6 trainees. Made it a bit hectic

They were so short on Sunday, they made me IO!!!!!

SouthportFC Fan · 30 Sep 2013, 15:28 (Ref:3311103)

It was only a matter of time Steve

katrina.kershaw.7 · 3 Oct 2013, 06:19 (Ref:3312127)

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Originally Posted by Steven Humphrey

They were so short on Sunday, they made me IO!!!!!

And a very good job you made of it too!

Terrible-Tones · 3 Oct 2013, 09:36 (Ref:3312203)

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Originally Posted by katrina.kershaw.7

And a very good job you made of it too!

Steven Humphrey · 3 Oct 2013, 16:59 (Ref:3312410)

Thanks people. Luckily no incidents to deal with, just the dressing of that HUGE oil slick after the Beemer went bang! Good teamwork by 3 posts & good communication from race control ensured that was dealt with efficiently.

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