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Squeezed in between Silverstone Classic and Nurburgring OldTimer, but a gem of a meeting and worth the long haul (for me) up the A1.
Given a choice of this or OldTimer have decided on Croft- unless suddenly get some racers desperate for transport to Germany! As Gilbert Gilbern will be between engine and gearboxes probably enter Baby Blue for Guards. Still space on the grid according to HSCC. News from HSCC on the circuit catering! Locally sourced fresh produce now for the grub, and real ale on tap. Open until 11pm Friday eve. Not sure if that will be enough to drag a certain gang away from the Indian in Darlington- the one with the giant naan breads........ |
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It's a great event, well worth the trip.
If my car was working I'd be there: Can't believe I have missed it two years in a row with car problems. Good to hear the catering has changed: Last year it was dire. The choice consisted of low quality burgers with chips, or just chips. |
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That would be just chips then! I guess your comment sums up why the circuit is emphasising the 'new caterers'.
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Busy weekend for me, put in an application to show a car at the Goodwood display on Sunday not expecting an acceptance, but guess what? So Friday/Saturday at Croft with the E type then white knuckle ride for Mrs M to swop cars in time for Sunday roast in the Big House
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For those not understanding of the thread title, it is the Croft Nostalgia weekend, with HSCC racing part of the proceedings on the circuit's 50th anniversary. Lots of other stuff happening! Website- www.croftcircuit.co.uk/news/nostalgia.html The provisional timetable is on there as well. |
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That's handy, last race of the day on Saturday
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As I recall, Colin, a couple of years back that last race on Saturday was delayed due a some notable precipitation during the day.
In fact the penultimate race ran at around 7pm, iirc, and the last race was held over until Sunday due to further precipitation. Just thought I would mention that to make you feel more comfortable with your arrangements ... You could seek out a kind individual with a helicopter I suppose (and a night flying capability). Or maybe one of the flying display people could do the honours early on Sunday morning .. though it might take a while. Or, if they are doing the Dinner Dance again, just change plans and go for a 50s knees up of Northern proportions - whatever one of those might be. Terrific meeting though. Facilities much improved compared to my first visit back in the 70s ... |
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...look who's got pride of place on the tickets page
http://www.croftcircuit.co.uk/tickets/nostalgia.html |
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The Chev Camaro will be at Croft in Historic Road Sports - must be 5 or 6 years since my last visit in the Alfa GTA.
Such a friendly crowd & not to be missed - just apprehensive about the 270-mile trek in the Chev - at least a two-stop fuel strategy ! Any Ten Tenthers, come by the car in the Paddock and glad to meet you. Nick |
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Been there this weekend for a BARC meeting - as in past years there's a buzz about the place with circuit staff and officials really looking forward to this meeting. Circuit looking good. New manager in place. Race control is now upstairs next to the timing room.
Not sure what the new general catering facilities will be like but there is now a small cafeteria-type facility where the sign-on used to be. I'm not sure who has access to that, I.e. If it's just drivers, teams and officials etc or if it's public as well but the Chicken Korma smelt nice today - I resisted of course. Lots of advance publicity in recent weeks including cars and 'period characters' visiting north-east towns to increase interest so should be a good turnout again. Looking forward to it. |
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Oi ! Chiggers !! the Chev is a lot more reliable than that ! I did both races at Snett this year, and only pulled out at Thruxton when the weather conditons went from bad to impossible, (Marcus Pye wrote that it was the worst rain he had seen at a British meeting ever). I did not enter Silverstone and Brands Hatch GP as I was booked on something else that weekend.
I will be at Oulton Park Gold Cup barring something horrible happening at Croft. See you at one of those, I hope, Nick |
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Not one of mine, mine are better! Only joking of course!
Yes, time-keeping again this weekend so no doubt see you and other Tenthers as and when I can. Think I will be there to set-up on Friday test day as well. I see Brian Johnson (of AC/DC fame) is driving a Mini this weekend. |
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t'weather looks grim oop north
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I wouldn't place too much stock in the current BBC / Met Office 5-day forecasts, they seem to change them more often than an Italian Government. Local view / forecasts at the moment aren't too bad with sunshine and showers for Saturday and better on Sunday. Last time I looked at the BBC site they were talking thunderstorms for Saturday but not a mention of that on their regional news. I'll still bring my wellies though -and I'll be inside! |
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By the way, any Tenthers scheduled to do the Friday test?
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