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On a different note, I made a comment about driving standards in the Masters Sportscars race several post back, after watching the ITV prog. This is an extract from a long email from Ron Maydon, sent to all Masters competitors today.... "Following the recent incidents at the Silverstone Classic event in the FIA Masters Historic Sports Car race, I felt that I needed to write to all our Members concerning the conduct of drivers and teams both on and off the track, which I felt fell to an unacceptably low level at that event. I feel that the Silverstone incidents were a low ebb in Masters’ otherwise excellent history. I have asked the permanent FIA Steward, John Naylor, to clamp down on all on-track and off-track incidents from now onwards and a new discipline enforcement regime began at the Nurburgring, which the majority of drivers and preparers racing at that event applauded and welcomed as being overdue." That's sufficient without going into detail. Glad I wasn't the only one unimpressed! |
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I'm sure that I'm not the only one to be impressed by the calm and reasoned manner that you (and Ron Maydon) have commented on / dealt with this issue. Thank you. Jcdeleted |
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Ron Maydon is one of good guys and will sort situation.
I watched race as had a major interest in one of cars that turned into a demolition derby. The bloke in B8 baffled me who dragged his damaged rear bodywork for three laps before coming into pits then wondering why he wasn't allowed to continue disputes having no rear bodywork. Enough been said about situation at front Probably all started when they allowed continuation cars or faked ,reengineered jobs etc If Ron adopted Patrick Peters CER rules that may stop some of the nonsense. |
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Gareth copying my tricks eh.
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21 Aug 2017, 08:46 (Ref:3760702) | #205 | ||
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Eventually got round to getting my vid from Sundays action at the Classic sorted if anyone interested:
https://youtu.be/l_tf3NZsLEA |
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Can anyone give me a rough idea of prices for the weekend for this year's event? I've googled the usual sites but that sort of info isn't forthcoming.
I'm a regular at Goodwood but thought I'd have a change next year - the Silverstone meeting seems to offer the racing and paddock (albeit a very crowded paddock - no elitism at Silverstone!) without all the ballyhoo and poseurs, and what I think would be a cheaper cost. Thanks in advance. |
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From memory the 3 day weekend ticket was £99 if you bought it early.
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Thats about the right price, if you are a member of a car club there are discounts available too.
You will see much more track time action at Silverstone but you may miss the pedal cars and speeches. |
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I'm a man with permanently rose-tinted specs, and I love Goodwood because it still looks roughly the same as my beloved 50s/60s, but if it's racing I'm after, then it might as well be a whole lot cheaper. Plus I bet the local accomodation is better value than West Sussex. Maybe my purse can stretch to both............. |
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Enter as a competitor..it's cheaper.
No really, an old pal was demonstrating historic karts year before last and got the full competitor ticket package including car pass for £35! |
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And if you want to avoid braying hoorays and saddoes in tragic fancy dress then Silverstone is the place . Or Cadwell- it's better than either .
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I am retired and living on very limited funds. My attendance at any of these events requires flying from Ireland, renting a car plus accomodation for the weekend. Goodwood costs me about £800 including grandstand (my old legs and inclement weather). I have to give careful consideration to such matters, otherwise there'll be nowt in the pot for my cremation and disposal. Cadwell Park - I'd forgotten about that. Mini Nurburgring and all that. Mmmmm..??? This is all going to need a bit of thought, but meanwhile thank you gentlemen for your interesting suggestions. (PS I haven't been to Silverstone since a BTCC meeting where I watched the Brundle/Moss Audi combo. That's how long ago, but I recall the action was some distance from the standing area - at least Goodwood affords a decent proximity to the racing,) |
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Just a quick one, sum info about next years even already starting to surface. Early Bird tickets go on sale on Monday 16th October and those are being held at the same as 2017 Early Bird prices, so £99 for all 3 days is not a bad deal i think.
Also, and not a great surprise after this years poor show, the Group C will not be returning in 2018, their slot has now been taking by the newly formed Masters Endurance Legends series. Hopefully they will return in 2019 but looking at the general downward look of the series this year I'm not holding my breath. Anyway here's the official link for the news: https://www.silverstoneclassic.com/n...ic-next-monday |
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Silverstone - you would no longer recognise it ; if you are lucky the cars are in the same post code as you. Cadwell- the HSCC Wolds Trophy in June is a gem. You can park next to the track and the cars are just feet away. No 1200 car entries like the Classic, but one of my annual highlights nevertheless . Tickets are about twenty odd quid for a weekend but if your funds are short there are plenty of people on here who may be able to help with a free pass. |
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My daughter and her partner have professed interest in attending Goodwood next year, more for the poseur aspect which is rather distressing. Thus I might have to go with the flow. My brother is moving from Norwich to Wantage next month, so free accomodation might be available provided I don't mind getting up at about 6am to get there! I must make a decision soon. Thanking everyone once again for positive and helpful comments. |
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Regarding the Goodwood 'show aspects' - I wouldn't let that put you off. You can leave your daughter etc to look around the various displays / stands etc whilst you wander around the back of the circuit which is untouched by all of the 'razzmatazz' - just simple, low down old-fashioned wooden fencing with excellent viewing. I tend to spend my time walking / watching from those areas - there's also a handy free tractor / trailer transport system to get around if the walking is too much. |
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Whoops wrong thread - sorry!
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3 day passes, infield car pass and camping for the Classic '18 booked, helps having a friend who's a member of a car club with the 2 for 1 deal.
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