the great silverstone loop photo gap and no spectating debate

[Alan Raine]

Originally Posted by bauble

There are places where one is above the catch fencing and can get good pictures, and it would not cost a fortune to provide more such spots, and probably a small charge would not be too onerous for the dedicated snapper.

Oulton Park have put in a couple of small grandstands at Old Hall and Lodge which look over the fencing even at the lowest seats. They charge for big meetings but are often fee at the smaller ones.

The view from the Lodge stand

[Steven Humphrey]

Originally Posted by brands

Two bigger meetings I have attended are the Classic and WEC. Although they have spectator buses running through this area there has also been a walkway for those who choose to go on foot as well.

Actually, that's exactly what they want to avoid-pedestrians walking down the narrow link road between the Loop & Becketts when the GP circuit is in use for big events. In addition to the buses, the road is used for snatch vehicles (JCBs), breakdown trucks and towing cars back to the pits.

I have to admit though-security around that area is either non-existent or over-zealous. Last year I had problems getting to my marshal's post (Becketts inside) at the Classic!