Silverstone Classic

[JimW]

But, being Ian, he will manage and we will get great information.

Jim

[p261brm]

Entry lists, parking, location beer supplies etc etc any one looked at the weather forecast?

[grantp]

Originally Posted by p261brm

Entry lists, parking, location beer supplies etc etc any one looked at the weather forecast?

It's still a week away - so the forecast will be another work of fiction.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by p261brm

Entry lists, parking, location beer supplies etc etc any one looked at the weather forecast?

Is that a priority- compared with beer supply, for instance?

Weather's going break sometime- looks like possible thunderstorms next couple of days then cooler as a low pressure area takes over. Normal summer then- prepare for anything!

[Chigley]

Normal summer then- prepare for anything!

Does that mean "budgie smugglers" and welly boots.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Chigley

Does that mean "budgie smugglers" and welly boots.

If that's normal wear for safety car crew, then yes!

[Sodemo]

Does anyone else find it slightly misleading that the tickets for the Classic are advertised at X price, but then you have to pay nearly £5 on top of that in admin and transaction fee nonsense? It makes the Friday £35 ticket actually £40. I think the event is overpriced as it is (when other historic meetings are more like £15-20), but things like this really wind me up.

[Derwent Motorsp]

Yes, it's overpriced but it is well hyped up. Entry fees are high as well which is odd when you known the grids are going to be full. Add to that trade pitches at silly prices and the "promoter" will be making millions in profit I would think. Indeed it could well be the most pofitable race meeting in the UK.
When it was run by the BRDC as the Coys Festival I went every year but not now. It is sad that the BRDC are no longer organising it as hopefully the profits could have been used to keep entry fees down for other events as well as improving facilities. It seems all they are interested is the GP and sod the rest of us.

[RickP:Clio51]

Super Touring Trophy -tastic... think it's going to be tougher this year than last looking at the entry...
2 Jim Pocklington 1990 Cavalier
3 Paul Smith/ Tim Harvey RS500
4 Steve Dymoke 2002 Alfa 156
5 Jan Bot 1991 M3
6 James Whelan RS500
7 Alvin Powell 2000 Mondeo
9 Simon Garrad RS500
10 David Cuff M3
11 Frank Wrathall Cavalier
12 Patrick Watts 1998 406
15 Craig Davies RS500
19 Andrew Kirkley/Graham Wait RS500
21 Ian Giles Rover P6
22 Ric Wood 1974 Capri
23 Yours Truly 1999 Primera
25 Derek Hale 1997 Accord
31 Richard Masters 1977 XJS
33 John Pearson 1998 156 ST
34 Nick Swift Mg Metro
36 Keith Butcher 1999 Primera
40 Paul Pochciol 1977 XJ12
42 Tom Pochciol 1976 Capri
44 Mark Smith M3
55 Paul/Tom Andrew Alfa 155 1994
70 Stewart Whyte 1996 Accord
77 Dave Jarman 1998 Primera
79 Mark Jones 1994 Cavalier
97 Andy Woods-Dean/Martin Johnson 2002 Civic
102 Neil Smith 2004 156
231 James Dodd 1998 Primera

[midgetman]

Is that truly a Rover P6? That must be the/a replica of the Roy Pierpoint car. Was that ever in the "Saloon Car Championship"? I'm disappointed I'm not going to be there to see that.

http://p6v8.files.wordpress.com/2011...restored01.jpg

[G.Walker]

No John Cleland?

Every year people moan about ticket price, clearly don't watch 90 minutes of Premier League football (or championship in my case)! 12 x hours of racing on Saturday, fully subscribed grids with the most sublime collection Historic race cars in one place over one weekend.

Sorry but Donington Historic or any other UK event does not have same quality or depth.

See u there

[Sodemo]

Originally Posted by G.Walker

No John Cleland?

Every year people moan about ticket price, clearly don't watch 90 minutes of Premier League football (or championship in my case)! 12 x hours of racing on Saturday, fully subscribed grids with the most sublime collection Historic race cars in one place over one weekend.

Sorry but Donington Historic or any other UK event does not have same quality or depth.

See u there

No you are quite right. I do not pay £40 or whatever it costs now to go and watch my team play. In fact the last game I went to it cost me £10 and I think it was for the FA Cup. That I deemed to be a "fair price". Compared to other UK events, the Classic in my view is overpriced, and obviously the organisers think so too, as the tickets are at least £10 cheaper than last year, but its still not enough. If I recall correctly, in 2012 you could pay £65 on the day for one of the weekend days. Crazy.

[Ted Walker]

Yes it is the ex Roy Pierpoint Rover. Ian has owned it for about 5 years after I found it in a private collection where it had sat unused since it stopped racing.

[Peter Mallett]

Hmm, will be good for folks to see it, but doesn't it pre-date the series in which it is entered?

[Ted Walker]

Yes its in an invitation class

[midgetman]

Originally Posted by Ted Walker

Yes it is the ex Roy Pierpoint Rover. Ian has owned it for about 5 years after I found it in a private collection where it had sat unused since it stopped racing.

Fantastic!

[Peter Mallett]

Good stuff. Sadly I can't be there but I expect to see pictures.

[Mike Bell]

It may even be on telly, as now announced that Whisper Films are to make a 60 minute programme for ITV4 of the whole event. To be aired, like Goodywood, sporadically from Aug 15th to next Christmas. Suggested it will be on ITVPlayer as well, which is good.

Going to be difficult squeezing all those races and parades into 60 minutes! Don't hold out much hope of a glimpse of me racing...

[midgetman]

Originally Posted by Sodemo

No you are quite right. I do not pay £40 or whatever it costs now to go and watch my team play. In fact the last game I went to it cost me £10 and I think it was for the FA Cup. That I deemed to be a "fair price". Compared to other UK events, the Classic in my view is overpriced, and obviously the organisers think so too, as the tickets are at least £10 cheaper than last year, but its still not enough. If I recall correctly, in 2012 you could pay £65 on the day for one of the weekend days. Crazy.

It's still great value, we were planning to go but last weekend Superstar put a TKM-shaped hole in my wallet and so we'll be restricted to the ITV4 coverage. I just hope they'll show more racing than they do on the Goodwood programmes, not concentrate too much on the pantomime.

Have a great and safe time everyone!

[Cookie2000]

Entry list now online!.. http://www.hscc.org.uk/images/Provis...ne_Classic.pdf

[thetool]

Originally Posted by Cookie2000

Entry list now online!.. http://www.hscc.org.uk/images/Provis...ne_Classic.pdf

Controversial entrant in the #11 car for the Super Tourers.

[Mike Bell]

Sorry, that comment is lost on me. You'll have to explain why the controversy....

[Mike Bell]

Apologies but too late to edit last post. A possible reason has been pm'd to me. No more needs to be said, from my perspective.

[brands]

Originally Posted by Cookie2000

Entry list now online!.. http://www.hscc.org.uk/images/Provis...ne_Classic.pdf

Nice

[Mike 'Bean' Broadbent]

Is there an entry list for the Group C boys? Not seen anything yet. However, very excited : XJR14 coming out to play. Last saw them in 1991 with Dingers, Brundle & Fabi thrashing the Mercs et al.