Brands Masters Festival

[Mike Bell]

Masters first event of season in UK. Includes 3 hr Pre'66 GT/TC race, CanAm Interserie Challenge plus HGPCA

[brands]

Link to timetable pdf http://www.mastershistoricracing.com...MSVR%20HF.pdf/

[Mike Bell]

Interesting that the CanAm cars are not getting a lot of PR- that all seems to be aimed at the Hunt tribute. Wonder what entries for the former will be like? Supposed to be a BRM P154 close to being readied for it's first race since period use. Think in the iconic Castrol BRM scheme. Nice!

Meanwhile, yards from me, there's a lot of sweat, blood and tears being shed in order to get one of the ex Hunt Heskeths ready. If it makes it, expect to see a grinning Irishman with blonde 'james' wig circulating the paddock over the w/end!

[justracing]

Is there an entry list somewhere? Just trawled around the Masters website without luck.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by justracing

Is there an entry list somewhere? Just trawled around the Masters website without luck.

Traditionally Masters entry lists are only published very close to the event, so don't expect this one will be any different! Sometimes if racing at an MSV circuit you can find them on their (Brands Hatch in this case) site before Masters.

It suddenly dawned on me on the weekend that the Hunt Hesketh mentioned above is actually due to be racing at Monaco this coming week- so no wonder the level of activity!

[justracing]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Traditionally Masters entry lists are only published very close to the event, so don't expect this one will be any different! Sometimes if racing at an MSV circuit you can find them on their (Brands Hatch in this case) site before Masters.

Thanks for that, I'll be there anyway, one of the most underrated weekends of the year

[FISCracer]

Originally Posted by justracing

Thanks for that, I'll be there anyway, one of the most underrated weekends of the year

I agree

I'm with the Dutch guys in the Marcos. 90 mins on GP circuit as part of the 3 hour race.

[terence]

Originally Posted by justracing

Thanks for that, I'll be there anyway, one of the most underrated weekends of the year

Totally correct,is one of the best historic weekends available.

[justracing]

Originally Posted by terence

Totally correct,is one of the best historic weekends available.

Perhaps we should keep it quiet lest the crowds descend! It's one of the beauties of this event that you can roam around anywhere without being jostled and the access to the cars is free and easy There is always some superb machinery to envy both on and off track and yet I have camped for the past 5 years or so in the main campsite and there is never more than a few other enthusiasts around, long may it continue! All we need now is the for the weather gods to appear with some sunshine for the weekend.

[brands]

The timetable has been amended http://www.mastershistoricracing.com...e%20THREE.pdf/

The FIA Masters F1 entry is looking good

[richard crossley]

Do you have a link to the entries please Brands, cant find anything yet!.

very much looking forward to this, one of my watching highlights of the year....

[BertMk2]

Originally Posted by richard crossley

Do you have a link to the entries please Brands, cant find anything yet!.

There's an entry list for the F1 side of things here:

http://news.brandshatch.co.uk/packed...hero-hunt.aspx

Not sure about the other classes.

[richard crossley]

Thanks Bert
Full entry list out now....

http://www.msv.com/media/4805993/masters_entry_list.pdf

[brands]

Originally Posted by richard crossley

Thanks Bert
Full entry list out now....

http://www.msv.com/media/4805993/masters_entry_list.pdf

Haven't seen the Boeing race for a few years
That entry list will keep me entertained over the weekend.

[Moneyseeker]

Good entry list. It always amazes me that the Silverstone Classic packs in the crowds when you can see many of the same cars at the The BH Masters on a better circuit for viewing and atmosphere - particularly the F1's and the Can Am's, which will look amazing through Paddock Hill up to Druids.

[rwstokes]

Very much looking forward to this, only there on the Sunday but who can say no to that many DFV engines on the full GP loop. Hopefully it'll be nice weather to assist with making the photographs look more interesting...

[justracing]

Originally Posted by Moneyseeker

Good entry list. It always amazes me that the Silverstone Classic packs in the crowds when you can see many of the same cars at the The BH Masters on a better circuit for viewing and atmosphere - particularly the F1's and the Can Am's, which will look amazing through Paddock Hill up to Druids.

Even better through Dingle dell and Stirlings where they head straight towards you at waist height!

[Alan Brown]

Or looking down on them at Hawthorns!

[justracing]

Originally Posted by Alan Brown

Or looking down on them at Hawthorns!

Westfield used to be awesome until the track was reprofiled, you could look into the drivers eyes as they clipped the apex. Still the best circuit in the UK by a long chalk although Cadwell is great for spectating as well.

[grantp]

Originally Posted by justracing

Westfield used to be awesome until the track was reprofiled, you could look into the drivers eyes as they clipped the apex. Still the best circuit in the UK by a long chalk although Cadwell is great for spectating as well.

Eyes?

How often do you see a driver's eyes these days? (VSCC (mainly) and a handful of other historic regulars excepted.)

[brands]

About to head off to Brands for the 3 days.
Really looking forward to wandering around the GP loop with F1, CamAm and Sportscars whizzing about

[justracing]

Originally Posted by brands

About to head off to Brands for the 3 days.
Really looking forward to wandering around the GP loop with F1, CamAm and Sportscars whizzing about

A couple of us are camping Saturday/Sunday night if you're about. Look out for the outfit with a blue VW Transporter, weather looks pretty good

[Mike Bell]

Just looking at the results so far on TSL, can anyone explain why the 3hr wasn't 3hr! Looks like 2hr 14min to me......

[gary396]

Don't know the details Mike but saw a few tweets about rain, oil, red flags and an amended timetable, so looks like they've had an eventful day. Think Brands is there so no doubt will update.

[Mike Bell]

Thanks Gary.

Delays- Last race of the day- curfews..... bin there, done that, got the T shirt!