Silverstone 24 hour - Page 5

mmm_five · 29 Aug 2007, 08:30 (Ref:1998991)

I've not done a 24hr before, but my 'boss' is running in a Civic Type-R and I thought it would be fun to see if he really can drive as well as he says (he used to do BMW Kumho and TVR racing).

I'm doing Tour Britannia at Loton Park on the 6th, so I'd have to go straight from there to Silverstone, so what would I need to bring on top of 'normal' circuit marshalling gear?

mattt · 29 Aug 2007, 15:59 (Ref:1999282)

more clothes and something to sleep in(tent or caravan etc.)

Grandslammer · 29 Aug 2007, 17:12 (Ref:1999335)

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Originally Posted by mmm_five

... so what would I need to bring on top of 'normal' circuit marshalling gear?

Red Bull or equivalent,decent light and perhaps a foghorn

mmm_five · 29 Aug 2007, 17:46 (Ref:1999361)

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Originally Posted by Grandslammer

Red Bull or equivalent,decent light and perhaps a foghorn

So a couple of gallons of Relentless (cheaper and more for your money)

one 'Night Sun' from my brother-in-law at Liverpool airport

and the air-horn from my boss's motor launch then!

Alan Green · 29 Aug 2007, 19:20 (Ref:1999440)

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Originally Posted by mmm_five

I've not done a 24hr before, but my 'boss' is running in a Civic Type-R and I thought it would be fun to see if he really can drive as well as he says (he used to do BMW Kumho and TVR racing).

I'm doing Tour Britannia at Loton Park on the 6th, so I'd have to go straight from there to Silverstone, so what would I need to bring on top of 'normal' circuit marshalling gear?

I'm doing the same trip on the Thursday, except I've not done Loton Park before!

A large flask for the night shift is an essential for the 24h, as well as a good torch. Otherwise, just normal circuit gear and a sense of humour.

Al.

rbs · 29 Aug 2007, 19:32 (Ref:1999455)

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Originally Posted by The STIG

Ah, but Pie-man...

Will we have pies this year?!

Come to the Noggin and Natter on the Tuesday evening before the 24 hours and hear what James Tucker has to say.

Grandslammer · 29 Aug 2007, 19:52 (Ref:1999476)

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Originally Posted by rbs

Come to the Noggin and Natter on the Tuesday evening before the 24 hours and hear what James Tucker has to say.

I'd like to hear what Mr Tucker has to say but a round trip of 230 miles for a couple of hours of 'Noggin and Natter' is a tad far

...and it's further still for Stiggy
Now, if it had been on the weekend...

Robin_D · 29 Aug 2007, 20:11 (Ref:1999495)

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Originally Posted by Grandslammer

Now, if it had been on the weekend...

We would have been marshalling the 24 hour and unable to attend

Grandslammer · 29 Aug 2007, 20:26 (Ref:1999514)

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Originally Posted by Robin_D

We would have been marshalling the 24 hour and unable to attend

Yea,if it wasn't for that pesky Friday night practice

The STIG · 29 Aug 2007, 21:58 (Ref:1999593)

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Originally Posted by Grandslammer

...and it's further still for Stiggy

Indeed it is.

However on that particular day, I shall be in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. On a river. In a Kayack. flat out.

Hence my concern about the tickets earlier.

lescombes · 30 Aug 2007, 08:01 (Ref:1999860)

someone has to go to St Neots ..........Stig......lol

johndpeat · 31 Aug 2007, 06:24 (Ref:2000611)

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Originally Posted by Grandslammer

I'd like to hear what Mr Tucker has to say but a round trip of 230 miles for a couple of hours of 'Noggin and Natter' is a tad far

...and it's further still for Stiggy
Now, if it had been on the weekend...

Don't worry I am sure Mr Tucker will be doing his own impromptu noggin and natter round the paddock bar at different times during the weekend.

Shelagh · 31 Aug 2007, 08:55 (Ref:2000689)

According to the Autosport, the entries for this are "flooding in" (hope that's not an allusion to possible weather conditions). I understand there are something like 80 entries, including the Top Gear team (Clarkson, Hammond, May and the Stig) - so presumably TV coverage guaranteed.

If this is beginning to whet your appetite then don't forget that to do this event you don't have to "do the whole thing". Even if you can only do a day or part of a day (night) you will be most welcome because your presence allows someone else some time off.

I've done the previous 2 events and I can honestly say that I have thoroughly enjoyed both and have never been so well looked after anywhere else. Its a real shame that people think "Britcar" and small grids so aren't attracted to this when it is a completely different kettle of fish.

BTW - I have no affiliation to EERC, Britcar or BRSCC.

mattt · 31 Aug 2007, 09:54 (Ref:2000727)

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Originally Posted by new marshal mat

support the no 61 blue MG-ZS they are being ran from a small secondary school in cambridgeshire. it was built in some science lessons by a group of students. they took a road going car stripped it and rebuilt for this years britcar 24hr.
matt
a student at the school and friend of the students involved.

currently they have got problems with their engine so they more than likely wont make this years 24hr but if they dont make this year they will come back next with a working engine.

Nighthawk · 31 Aug 2007, 10:10 (Ref:2000744)

Anyone seen tickets for this event its only a week away now and wondering.
I lost my Diary so can not remember if i put down for this but will still turn up dont think i will be turned away...?

mattt · 31 Aug 2007, 10:28 (Ref:2000752)

neither me or andyt havent got any yet

Nighthawk · 31 Aug 2007, 11:01 (Ref:2000768)

Normally we should have had them by now

mmm_five · 31 Aug 2007, 11:04 (Ref:2000769)

Right, Moscow's off and so am I, so I can commit to 3 days of this. I've just sent Pam an email, so might or might not get my tickets in time for when I leave on Thursday morning (got another event to attend on Thursday).

I'm know I can camp on Thur/Fri/Sat night, but can I also camp on Sunday night as I might be a little tired to drive home and would probably want a coulple of drinks anyway.

See you all there. Tony.

Nighthawk · 31 Aug 2007, 11:11 (Ref:2000774)

I Just e-mailed Pam aswell.

lescombes · 31 Aug 2007, 16:39 (Ref:2000954)

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Originally Posted by Nighthawk

Anyone seen tickets for this event its only a week away now and wondering.
I lost my Diary so can not remember if i put down for this but will still turn up dont think i will be turned away...?

The Tickets are late so I hear but should be dispatched so they should arrive latest Monday/Tuesday.................

alfa_centuri · 31 Aug 2007, 17:37 (Ref:2000972)

Hmm thats going to be a problem as we leave tomorrow for the start of our 12 Days holiday so wont have the tickets! Ahh well we'll turn up as usual nothing wrong there as Pam knows were comming

johndpeat · 31 Aug 2007, 18:52 (Ref:2001003)

Current entry stands around 60 cars at the moment.This is the offical number entered and not a random guess. May be a few last miniute entries as well but I would not expect much change on the number.

roys1 · 1 Sep 2007, 17:07 (Ref:2001369)

Don't forget we still could do with all disciplines of marshals for this event...
It makes it easier on everyone if there are more marshals to rota...SO if you know anyone not doing anything get them to contact us .... If you can only do a short time then that is no problem... but please please please try to attend what promises to be the best one yet... Contacts as normal (see previous posts) or PM me and I will pass on your Name Address and Duty etc

johndpeat · 2 Sep 2007, 12:51 (Ref:2001819)

The entires are in now and it is looking good for numbers. 60 cars in the 24 hr. 84 Dutch split in to 2 groups, 41 Porsches, 34 Duratec S2000, 36 Pinto S2000, 31 Britsports and 9 Prod S1. Note the Prod S1 are racing with the Britsports. It looks like strong girds all weekend so twist some arms and drag so more bods along if you can.

Shelagh · 2 Sep 2007, 15:43 (Ref:2001892)

I am currently sitting at home with a raw, red nose and surrounded by boxes of (used) tissues feeling like death warmed up. But the thought of next weekend is helping me to keep going - but not enough to get the ironing board out!

Crumpled regards.........

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