Britcar 24 Hr 2008 - Page 15

Dean Watson · 14 Sep 2008, 23:04 (Ref:2290413)

well for me,the reason I volunteered is- I saw the Britcars for the first time on TG ( not that they gave much insight), I then went to the A1GP at Brands and was enthralled by the huge diversity of cars participating. As theother Britcar events this year clashed with other meetings more local (Cadwell) the only chance I would get to see them was the 24hr. I had volunteered a couple of weeks before hearing of the overal offer but I have taken JT up on his generous offer as have my kids (1 trainee and 1 cadet marshal) but my set will more than likely go in the bag with the ones supplied by ViM to loan to newbies.

Stuart Hill · 15 Sep 2008, 00:04 (Ref:2290440)

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Originally Posted by iain6594

does anyone no when were gettin are tickets and information sent? or has everyone got it alredi and iv been missed out lol

Tickets were handed out to those of us who were at Silverstone for the 1000k's. They were in brown envelopes just awaiting postage stamps.

So, if you weren't there this weekend, you should get your tickets early this week.

Hepatic · 15 Sep 2008, 07:31 (Ref:2290577)

silverstone is a ruddy long way to "just" get some free probans

I'll probably spend that in fuel, come on Mark how else are people going to know about the offer? If JT knew he'd be able to do that before the start of the season then it could have been added to the info we get at the start of each season, but he didn't so the only other options are TT, the britcar website and word of mouth. as it happens i only found out via gravel monkey, mainly because every time we were at the same meeting all i'd hear about was how good the 24hrs is!!!

mini1400 · 15 Sep 2008, 08:04 (Ref:2290616)

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Originally Posted by Hepatic

If JT knew he'd be able to do that before the start of the season then it could have been added to the info we get at the start of each season, but he didn't so the only other options are TT, the britcar website and word of mouth. as it happens i only found out via gravel monkey, mainly because every time we were at the same meeting all i'd hear about was how good the 24hrs is!!!

JT told me about the free probans offer at the Autosport show....

Justin Moran · 15 Sep 2008, 08:37 (Ref:2290630)

The Autosport is where I heard too, staight from the horses mouth, an overly generous offer too! As I have already stated..

"I would do this for nowt!!!!"

I'll concede that we as marshals are NOT mercenary BUT there are those out there who are. My accusation was/is unjustified.

Lets just go and enjoy the BEST meeting in the british club racing calendar.

Stoll on Friday!

AR-CoolC · 15 Sep 2008, 08:42 (Ref:2290634)

Don't forget your sun cream, and shades

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/...verstone&day=5

Justin Moran · 15 Sep 2008, 08:44 (Ref:2290636)

Even if the forecast changes bring your shades, lights at night are very bright and you will get a headache if you dont protect your eyes.

White flag man · 15 Sep 2008, 09:23 (Ref:2290674)

Just to let you know that Silverstone was very foggy this Sunday morning.
Hopefully the man upstairs got the wrong weekend, or he was just practising for next weekend!
As for probans, I'm certainly not going to enjoy the meeting any less if I don't get any.

thefilbertfox · 15 Sep 2008, 09:40 (Ref:2290700)

Yes, very, very foggy on Sunday morning. The Vulcan also flew by yesterday. Are we sure there hasn't been a mix up on the dates???

Dunc · 15 Sep 2008, 10:57 (Ref:2290760)

My tickets have just arrived

all the way up here in bonny Scotland

just need to get everything else together for the drive on Thursday

Bryan Degerlund · 15 Sep 2008, 11:14 (Ref:2290777)

All this pre-event excitement makes me feel quite envious. Last year I worked with Shelagh in Assembly on Friday/Saturday but had a BRSCC SE meeting at Brands Hatch on the Sunday, so left Sat. evening. This year I had already commited to assist Dottie on startline for BTCC at Brands Hatch.

Next year, 24hrs. clashes with BTCC at Rockingham, so should be third time lucky (managed the 2005/2006 full 24hrs, though).

Wedgie · 15 Sep 2008, 11:42 (Ref:2290797)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dunc

My tickets have just arrived

all the way up here in bonny Scotland

just need to get everything else together for the drive on Thursday

Mine to.

Motorsportgirli · 15 Sep 2008, 12:06 (Ref:2290820)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan Degerlund

All this pre-event excitement makes me feel quite envious. Last year I worked with Shelagh in Assembly on Friday/Saturday but had a BRSCC SE meeting at Brands Hatch on the Sunday, so left Sat. evening. This year I had already commited to assist Dottie on startline for BTCC at Brands Hatch.

Next year, 24hrs. clashes with BTCC at Rockingham, so should be third time lucky (managed the 2005/2006 full 24hrs, though).

Yeah i know what you mean, i really want to do the 24hr but am committed to Brands

Oh well next year i will make sure i am there

And all those wearing my t shirts - I want pictures!

pauwilson · 15 Sep 2008, 12:07 (Ref:2290821)

Finals are on the britcar24hr site

Burnsie · 15 Sep 2008, 12:12 (Ref:2290826)

Tickets and window sticker arrived this morning. Roll on Thursday...!

The STIG · 15 Sep 2008, 12:17 (Ref:2290832)

Okay, where's mine gone! Haven't had any tickets or any post today at all...

**Woolley** · 15 Sep 2008, 12:21 (Ref:2290834)

Can we put this whole overalls thing behind us? As with all meetings, you should volunteer because you want to do it (I wish I was free for this). Along the way, you'll appreciate if something is done for you. One of those things that's being done is that arrangements have been put in place for free overalls to be made available. OK, possibly the organisation might not have been perfect, but still a substantial investment has been made which will benefit many. For that I say 'well done and thank you' to the organisers. It won't have made much (any?) difference to who volunteers this year, but I'll bet it will for next year because people will remember that thought. Hopefully, this could be extended another year to those who missed out this year, but in the meantime, it's still a generous and welcome gesture.

Now all I need is for this meeting to avoid clashing one year and I'll be there!

Justin Moran · 15 Sep 2008, 12:22 (Ref:2290835)

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Originally Posted by The STIG

Haven't had any tickets or any post today at all...

I think I may have spotted the problem there Stiggy!

fazza · 15 Sep 2008, 12:54 (Ref:2290859)

got mine just arrived

Burnsie · 15 Sep 2008, 13:00 (Ref:2290863)

The latest entry list (dated yesterday, so I'm assuming it's the final entry list) is missing the Top Gear Technology Centre's entry... have they withdrawn from the event?

thefilbertfox · 15 Sep 2008, 13:08 (Ref:2290870)

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The latest entry list (dated yesterday, so I'm assuming it's the final entry list) is missing the Top Gear Technology Centre's entry... have they withdrawn from the event?

Looks that way, they haven't got a garage allocated either

Burnsie · 15 Sep 2008, 13:43 (Ref:2290900)

That's a pity, and it leaves class 6 with only five cars.

Justin Moran · 15 Sep 2008, 13:50 (Ref:2290909)

My tickets have arrived too. Just got home to find the nice Mr Postman has delivered them!

thefilbertfox · 15 Sep 2008, 13:58 (Ref:2290914)

But there is a VW Lupo diesel that has ambitions of finishing within the top 10 overall.

Burnsie · 15 Sep 2008, 14:08 (Ref:2290922)

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Originally Posted by thefilbertfox

But there is a VW Lupo diesel that has ambitions of finishing within the top 10 overall.

So I've heard... three hours without needing to refuel!

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