touring cars anyone? - Page 3

Carrie · 13 Sep 2000, 17:42 (Ref:36977)

Event Timetable as detailed on the Silverstone website.

SATURDAY 16 September
TIME EVENT
08:00 Gates Open
08:00 - 24.00 Radio Silverstone 1602 On Air
09:00 - 09.30 Qualifying - Slick 50 Formula Ford Zetec Championship with Motoring News
09.45 - 10.15 Qualifying - Formula Renault 2000 Championship
10.30 - 11.00 Qualifying - ik.com TVR Tuscan Challenge
11.15 - 11.45 Qualifying - Auto Trader British Touring Car Championship
12.00 - 12.30 Qualifying - Elf Renault Sport Clio UK Cup
- LUNCH BREAK
13.00 - 23.00 Silverstone TV - Live On Air
13.15 - 13.45 Qualifying - Autobytel Lotus Championship
14.00-14.45 Qualifying - Auto Trader British Touring Car Championship - The One Shot Showdown
15.00-15.30 Qualifying - Ford Credit Fiesta Zetec Championship
15.40 - 16.25 Pit Road Walkabout and Driver Autograph Session (Open to Public Pass Holders)
16.35 RACE 1 - Slick 50 Formula Ford Zetec Championship with Motoring News
16 LAPS
17.20 RACE 2 - Formula Renault 2000 Championship
18 LAPS
18.05 BTCC Driver Parade
18.30 RACE 3 - Auto Trader British Touring Car Championship - The Sprint Race
15 LAPS
19.20 RACE 4 - ik.com TVR Tuscan Challenge
10 LAPS
20.00 RACE 5 - Elf Renault Sport Clio UK Cup
10 LAPS
20.40 RACE 6 - Autobytel Lotus Championship
24 MINS
21.20 RACE 2 - Ford Credit Fiesta Zetec Championship*
10 LAPS
21.50 Air Display - Night Time Parachute Display with The Red Devils (subject to weather)
22.10 RACE 8 - Auto Trader British Touring Car Championship - The Feature Race 30 LAPS
23:00 (Appx) Ends

Sparky · 13 Sep 2000, 23:40 (Ref:37040)

As I said earlier in the 'Fuel' thread over in the Gravel Trap, I'm afraid I won't be joining you merry band of folks at Silverstone this weekend.

I don't have the fuel and I don't have the money.

Sorry.

When I watch this masterpiece on TV, I absolutely WANT TO HEAR those airhorns and shouts of "ARSE" over the racing ...

Carrie · 14 Sep 2000, 20:50 (Ref:37167)

Woo hoo, I've got petrol, I've got petrol

All set for Silverstone now

Sparky, we'll miss you

Les · 14 Sep 2000, 20:55 (Ref:37168)

I still don't think the crowd will be very big but at least the important ones will be there. US LOT!
And talking of important people Rick was 3rd overall in testing today with a 2nd in session 1 and a 1st in session 3. Well done.
Looks like a good weekend in prospect.

Lorna · 14 Sep 2000, 22:29 (Ref:37191)

Sparky!!!!!! I can understand the petrol bit but find the money and get on a train to Milton Keynes! I'll pick you up. Go on......... it won't be the same without Sparky, Mrs Sparky and Sparky Junior. (I can but try

)

Invader · 14 Sep 2000, 22:58 (Ref:37197)

Swiss Family Sparky cannot be left out of the wrap party....where do you Sparky peeps live?

Sparky · 14 Sep 2000, 23:17 (Ref:37203)

'Vader dude, are you familiar with the A14 east of Cambridge? Between Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds lies the quaint rural town of Stowmarket. That's Sparky central.

If I do make it, and I may be able to after all, I'll be on my own, and begging a small, dry patch to lay my Magic Roundabout sleeping bag.

Any chance, anyone?

**Craig** · 15 Sep 2000, 06:00 (Ref:37259)

I think I recall bella offering lifts from Cambridge if that helps... ?

**bella** · 15 Sep 2000, 10:34 (Ref:37284)

if the swiss family sparky can get to cambridge station, and there's 2 of you, then i'd be happy to help. if not, i'm afraid the people carrier doesn't have any diesel at the moment.
i didn't know you lived in stowmarket, dude! that's on the way to ipswich town (a well trodden path by cambridge inhabitants. premier league is so much better than division 2..)

an afterthough - we have to go past royston railstation as well. if that's easier...

Carrie · 15 Sep 2000, 11:34 (Ref:37300)

What time are people aiming on arriving at Silverstone?

Lorna · 15 Sep 2000, 11:52 (Ref:37302)

11am for me. Whether I do make it at that time is another matter. I'm picking Dan up from MK train station. Haven't discussed a time yet. DAN!!!!! Can you get to MK for 10ish?

Sparky · 15 Sep 2000, 12:13 (Ref:37305)

I can get there under my own steam, I think, (who needs petrol!

) But I'm gonna need a corner of a tent to curl up in Saturday night...

Don't know when I'll arrive yet...

Carrie · 15 Sep 2000, 16:54 (Ref:37369)

I should be able to manage 11ish. That's Touring Car qualifying time as well.

Les · 15 Sep 2000, 17:15 (Ref:37370)

Sparky - we can help - check your email.

Sparky · 15 Sep 2000, 20:15 (Ref:37397)

Nothing yet Les...

Which did you try? StevenCooper@ic24.net ?

Try sparky-cooper@beeb.net

Cheers!

BTW, are you staying over?

Invader · 15 Sep 2000, 21:25 (Ref:37408)

:beerface:

Sparky · 15 Sep 2000, 21:39 (Ref:37409)

Would that be anticipation, Invader?

WoodyTJ · 15 Sep 2000, 23:56 (Ref:37439)

Well it looks as if most people are going to be there. And what a long day it is going to be!

Please someone send this lot to bed!!!

See you all tomorrow!

:beerface:

Lorna · 17 Sep 2000, 11:09 (Ref:37630)

Party is over now. Oh My God, you lot aren't coming round to trash my place again!!!!!

The day went very well. The big secret is now out. There was some provocative advertising done by two tarts with t-shirts on for http://www.alanhydefanzone.co.uk which is now up and running.

Hats off to all those that contributed to getting this site.

Security have still not managed to chuck us out of a circuit yet. And Ten Tenths got a mention on Silverstone Radio as well, which was consequently followed by alot of air horns going off and a few shouts chucked in for good measure.

Good time had by all. Hurry up Year 2001!
:beerface:

Carrie · 17 Sep 2000, 12:34 (Ref:37635)

Slow down Lorna, we've only finished with the BTCC this year - there's still Powertour and Mr Mallett and his gang at Snetterton

Lee Purnell · 17 Sep 2000, 15:16 (Ref:37660)

Ah Damn It! I'm still not awake!!!!!!!
I was totally sober but I han next to no sleep! Sorry Chris and Maisie that I didn't help pull your tent down, or even wave goodbye at 5:30 am! but I just crashed out in the front seat of the car.
I will be having words with my mate about his **** tent

Any way, roll on next year

WoodyTJ · 17 Sep 2000, 16:47 (Ref:37677)

Two tarts???? hummm not sure about that! he he

I am sad . . it has been an excellent BTCC year, with some of the best (and worse) racing I have seen.

What are we going to do over the winter.? Just mailing the pictures to craig/lorna to see if someone could post them (pretty please)

**Craig** · 17 Sep 2000, 16:51 (Ref:37678)

It's not just the racing that's been great, it's the company - made some really good friends in the past couple of years

We'll have to figure out some non-motorsport outings, methinks

Can't go for another six months without seeing you all!

Was great to meet Les and bella at Silverstone - another couple of faces put to the names...

Sparky · 17 Sep 2000, 16:59 (Ref:37683)

Sorry I couldn't make it, Guys.

I have a feeling there'll be plenty of other opportunities! (I guess I've seen my last ST race though...)

And Craig, I want you to know that your 1:00 am phone call in no way influenced the decision!

What time did you guys leave the circuit?

**Craig** · 17 Sep 2000, 17:03 (Ref:37685)

Sparky, really sorry you couldn't make it - we'll be seeing you at Snett though hopefully ?

Apologies for the phone call - but I have to tell you that it was actually Dave who did the deed, then handed the phone to me...

Sorry bloke! If it's any consolation, he did the same to one of the people who I work with too...

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