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But there were many other excellent grids.
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I have to add something....
Electric hookup was available in some areas of the paddock which normally dont it. Whoever put this in place then charged 40 (!) pounds for the weekend. This was enforced quite aggressively, including the confiscation of cables. Personally, I would not have minded to pay something, but 40 pounds was a bit rich, even if they had to bring in and install a generator unit for that money i can run my genny all weekend the paddock in Donington was planned in a different era and for a different kind of event they did what they could by tearing down some old WW2 buildings and tarmacking the freed up area this might be the extent to which you can reasonably go at that end of the paddock, however unpopular it is this would change if hookup were offered there unfortunately space is rarest where it would be the most valuable i.e. directly behind the pits it would be great to move the fence away from this a bit into the free area and create more space the Juniors were in the pits and it was not really a privilege as we had job to get to the assembly area vie the live pitlane as the way out of the back was completely blocked the marshalls tried to help as best as they could RuE |
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sorry if I missed the wave
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I paid for the electricity, £30, if you're there for over 3 days that's not the end of the world, and as in our case have got a few ppl to share cost.
If not you could always talk to the people close and split/share the cost (quietly obviously...!) More of the problem was people splitting it 5 ways directly out the point which we couldn't see, and overloading it! Knowing full well somebody had paid for it. |
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Most annoying is when you're happily connected and a late-comer unplugs you without asking, takes over the socket and plugs you into a splitter that doesn't work! Happened to me twice. Grrr..... Edit- I've just read the Donny Paddock regulations that were apparantly in the goody bag given out at signing on. Item 10- No Daisy Chaining of paid for power supplies..... Last edited by Mike Bell; 3 May 2017 at 19:12. Reason: Addition |
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Looks like I will have to wait for next year to see any handywork of Dr Palmer then
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I've enjoyed reading through this post and looking at the entry lists and pics, but it strikes me as rather odd that Group A Touring Cars (my favourite) are split into two separate grids, each of which includes other cars...?
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To take this a little further:
The MRL Historic Touring Car Challenge originally catered for the pre 1986 Group A; Groups 1 and 2 from 1971-1981; and, Group 5 which I believe was a peculiarly British touring car regime from 1967 to 1970. For last year they split it into Group A to 1986 and Turbo's up to 1600; Group 2; and, Group 5. The Tony Dron Trophy which runs as part of the HTCC is solely for Group 1 and 1B. The theory was that the Sierras and M3s were too developed and thus to include them would preclude the entry for BMW 635s and Rovers etc. However the M3s are now permitted but the Sierras are not. The Supertouring Challenge was developed to run Supertourers (I stand to be corrected). These are significantly expensive to run so they also catered for the post 1986 Group A cars. But as is the case for many series, they have now opened it up to Group 1 and 2 and all other Group A cars. Bit of a shame really because, for my money I'd love to see a grid full of Supertourers but it seems unlikely. Perhaps one of the problems is that prior to Supertouring you could run a car for more than a season and be competitive. With Supertourers a 1993 car will no longer be capable of running with a 1994 car. |
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Thanks Peter- I had a train to catch !
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Aah, I see. In Australia, there is just one series for Group A Touring Cars and it is organised by the competitors, to ensure we get the best deal from promoters and we get solid grids by not having too many or too few rounds.
Every Group A car is eligible, whether it be a 635 or an RS500 or even a Corolla. |
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Are there enough cars/entrants out there to support these splits?
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As far as MRL is concerned it was a full grid at Donington.
And don't forget, the Members Meeting attracts a full grid of Group 1 cars from UK and Europe. |
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That's good. sounds like a growth area, I'm glad to see it, nothing like a good grid of saloon racers.
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I was a little sad to see so few supertourers. Has the bubble burst (again!)?
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See my point above.
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Random Images
A few from Donington: Words and gallery www.retro-speed.co.uk
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Thank you.
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First visit to the Festival and I enjoyed it but only went on the Sunday. Highlight was Richard Evans' drive from 16th to 1st in less than 3 and a half laps in F2. What appeared to be an avoidable incident spoiled a good race at the front of the last touring car race and an incredibly long safety car session in the U2TC race the only slight downsides to a really good event. Even the small Super Touring entry provided good racing at the front and the back of the field. I will go again.
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Couple of pages back I stated that 'from memory' the 1000km series for sports racers and certain touring cars (hence the CSL entered) incorporated the HSCC Martini Trophy. Wrong! Thank you memory.....
It is the 'Pre-'80s Endurance' series that has absorbed the Martini cars, still under the HSCC wing but now co-promoted by Flavien & Vanessa Marcais. (GTSCC) The series will be racing at the HSCC Silverstone International meeting weekend after next. Fingers crossed for a good grid. |
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