Silverstone Classic

[retrognome]

Originally Posted by Chigley

Sorry Peter but the language and grammar of the report feels as though it was written by a 11 year year old. It's almost as if the author just copied up some shorthand notes.

I agree. There will be a closing report which, for good or bad, will be written in my own inimitable style and appearing either tonight or tomorrow morning.

[dikko]

One Historic Formula Ford general Report here

http://tentenths.com/forum/showthrea...13#post3239813

Written by a 60-odd yr old going on 11.......

[gary396]

Originally Posted by Chigley

On a more cheerful note. Did any of you fantastic (crawl, crawl) snappers sully your lens by pointing them at the white Beemer M6 that we (S/C) were playing with during the weekend. We only broke it once.

Only managed a quick snap from afar so just one plus a copy of it in arty form which can work well for historics but not sure it does anything for the M6:

[percy]

Just this one of the Beemer...

[John Turner]

I'll not get involved with the discussion on report quality as I let rip on the Le Mans Legends thread a while back. However, I can say that I spent much of the weekend with Kev and he watched all the races and made copious notes on each of the races, as he has done since a child. For those who still buy or read Autosport, his report will be in the next issue but will have the usual constraints on space and wordcount. I imagine it will be 4 pages with pics. Although he is currently Features Editor, he is also their official BTCC reporter (yes, you need it on your CV!) but he chose to report on the Classic as he loves his historic racing.

[John Turner]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFiama

Quick question, in your last set of pictures you have a photo of the Dulon Dino LD10B.

Does anyone know the history of this car? I'd never seen or heard of it before Saturday but it looks very nice. Did it achieve anything racing in period? Any info on it would be much appreciated, a Google search reveals nothing but a few recent races in classic events.

I'm afraid that I don't, Johnny. Anyone?

A few more from the race, but my next lot (hopefully later today) will be some of the pit stops which I find as atmospheric as any of it!

[mark garritt]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFiama

Great pictures, thank you for sharing. I wish I'd been on Sunday as well to see the Group C cars.

Quick question, in your last set of pictures you have a photo of the Dulon Dino LD10B.

Does anyone know the history of this car? I'd never seen or heard of it before Saturday but it looks very nice. Did it achieve anything racing in period? Any info on it would be much appreciated, a Google search reveals nothing but a few recent races in classic events.

Hi,

You might know this, I think the car you refer to belongs to Jim Morris of Lifeline fame, or should that be flame... He bought it at the Coy's auction at NEC a couple of years ago. he's a thoroughly nice guy and if you drop him an e-mail at work, I'm sure he'd be happy to tell you about the car. He's building up a decent collection of cars and inherited his fathers passion for motorsport

[geordiecriag101]

Just thought i share my views on the weekend, this is the 3rd time ive been to the classic and every time it gets better. With such a wide range of cars on show, not just racing but also road, there is so much to look and that's before you start with the racing and the entertainment areas. Anyways here are my vids with sum of the action from the week, any comments welcome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP4crqTvYSg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIJO7vHRQFM

[John Turner]

Herewith:-

[dan_ferguson]

We had a good weekend. Highlights have to be seeing a 917 running in the flesh, Huffy in the mini and the Lotus 79.

Unfortunate for Patrick Watts - we were stood on the inside of Copse, and he had one of the longest accidents I've ever seen.

Did anyone else encounter a gent with a bugle?

[Cookie2000]

Originally Posted by midgetman

Yes I did but it's not very good, you insisted on hiding in a Stalag. And I only ave a phone not a camera.

That photo is remarkably similar to one I took! Had to compare them side-by-side to realise the gate is closed on yours, but open on mine!

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by dan_ferguson

We had a good weekend. Highlights have to be seeing a 917 running in the flesh

Did anyone else encounter a gent with a bugle?

Agree about the 917 and yes. No idea why the bugle, but he walked through the new wing paddock at some point!

[jcdeleted]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Great to see you, Gary, and all the other tenthers who came by for a chat, or I bumped into on travels.

That wasn't a race though! When a hugely experienced and respected racer says something on the lines that 'he has never wanted a race to stop so much' you get the idea. We may as well have got the entry fee in cash, torn it up and thrown the notes down the storm drain...... (I'll give a lengthier race report later!)

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I see a lot of negative posts about the races, the event, the cost etc. I also not that virtually all are from posters that do not attend and probably never will. Frankly- your loss. I can and have previously criticised aspects of the event. The bigger they get- the easier it is! But it still the biggest historic race meeting in UK for entrant numbers and still attracts full grids and thousands of spectators- including an increasing proportion of families this year, which I was pleased to see. 


JDog, you do not have to justify your grid. It is primarily a race for SuperTourers and there is nothing wrong with that! And there were invitation cars in other grids as well.....

So now to unload, road test SLR to see if brake pull during race was actually that or aquaplaning, then get on with life.

I spent the whole three days there, and mainly enjoyed it. but was at times rather underwhelmed. Then again, I'm pretty well-known as a cantankerous and curmudgeonly old git.

Much more importantly, it was my sister's first ever historic meeting and she found the whole experience absolulutely wonderful apart from the monsoon and the BMW promotional commentary fillers.

I spoke to many other paying punters over the weekend, including a couple who had travelled from Kiwiland, and I heard no significant negative comments at all. They were all very impressed/amazed by the size and variety of the grids, the wonderful noise, the quality and competitiveness of the racing, the all -areas access and the friendly atmosphere.

So, the organisers don't seem to be doing too much wrong.

My high point. Sitting in the dark stand at 8pm on Saturday, overlooking the river formerly known as Club Corner on the last lap of the Piper Heidsieck Trophy, when everyone in the stand spontaneously stood up and gave every single driver a standing ovation! Such a pity that the drivers could not see or hear this.

Mike; Absolute respect to you and all the others who turned out in those conditions, and raced!

[snapper8v]

My video from this years event:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=judPjFmfhQI

Along with photos:-

FIA Masters F1 http://www.flickr.com/photos/lawrenc...7634870174693/

Grp C
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lawrenc...7634873032725/

FIA Masters Sports http://www.flickr.com/photos/lawrenc...7634873008465/

Super Touring
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lawrenc...7634874335657/

Pre '61 GP cars http://www.flickr.com/photos/lawrenc...7634873064655/

RAC Tourist trophy
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lawrenc...7634873084893/

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by jcdeleted

Much more importantly, it was my sister's first ever historic meeting and she found the whole experience absolulutely wonderful apart from the monsoon and the BMW promotional commentary fillers.

everyone in the stand spontaneously stood up and gave every single driver a standing ovation! Such a pity that the drivers could not see or hear this.

Mike; Absolute respect to you and all the others who turned out in those conditions, and raced!

Glad your sister enjoyed her first historic meeting. IMO it is a good event for first timers and families- my sis, partner and friends now come very year after attending their first Classic 3 years ago!

Luckily in paddock you dont get to hear the promos, but even at the Revival they now fill the screens between races.......

Nice to hear about the ovation from stands at race end, so thanks to everyone for that. Simon, the owner of our entry was driving at the time, but interior was completely misted up by then, so probably missed it! In my case I would not say I was racing- driving round as safely as possible more like it! When a car is worth getting on for twice your house value and doesn't belong to you it concentrates the mind!

[Rudernst]

I had my family with me at the Silverstone Classic, wife and two boys, 6 and 8 years old
They had a great weekend, more than they expected.
The funfair was a highlight for them.

The Classic is the only meeting apart from the Goodwood Revival that would take the lot to.

Rudolf

[Rudernst]

aaand thankfully:
I wear earplugs most of the time, as I tend to be in or near running cars
never hear the commentary
was spared the BMW molestations

Rudolf

[JimW]

If the BMW plugs were the price (or part of the price) for the whole meeting being economically viable (and, hopefully, profitable) then it seems a very cheap price.

Jim

[Rudernst]

Originally Posted by JimW

If the BMW plugs were the price (or part of the price) for the whole meeting being economically viable (and, hopefully, profitable) then it seems a very cheap price.

Jim

That is a sensible comment, of course
yes, event sponsors fund part of the cost and bring prices down in a roundabout way.
As such they are good thing

buuuuut, it sounds to me as if half the messages on behalf of BMW would have had twice the effect

Rudolf

[JimW]

Originally Posted by Rudernst

. . .
buuuuut, it sounds to me as if half the messages on behalf of BMW would have had twice the effect

Rudolf

Wouldn't disagree but then I'm not paid ££££s to design BMW's marketing strategy!

Jim

[retrognome]

Originally Posted by retrognome

I agree. There will be a closing report which, for good or bad, will be written in my own inimitable style and appearing either tonight or tomorrow morning.

I have now added my own report plus a couple of other specific race reports re Silverstone to our website, plus gallery and video. We can do no more, but any obvious mistakes would be gratefully acknowledged and accepted in the spirit of things. www.retro-speed.co.uk.

[bauble]

After along struggle with a revised web site I have now managed to post pictures from SOME of the races, only those that interested me I'm afraid, but if you prefer the '50's to the '60's+ please take a look.
www.rbmapics.com. *

I have a number from a couple of other races and a few from the paddock, which will probably appear later.

For me the essence of the event is concentrating on what interests you the most, trying to take in everything is tiresome in the extreme, especially spread over such a wide area. With that in mind I enjoyed the weekend.

Ingratiating yourself with the marshals is also a big help.

bauble.

* Use the 'slide show' for best results.

[John Turner]

Originally Posted by bauble

For me the essence of the event is concentrating on what interests you the most, trying to take in everything is tiresome in the extreme, especially spread over such a wide area. bauble.

You do very well for an ancient, Bob!

Actually, I agree!

Last lot from Race 8:-

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by John Turner

Last lot from race 8:-

Top right could be next caption photo........

[Colin McKay]

Or second from left...Does my brumbrum look big in this?