Home  
Site Partners: SpotterGuides Veloce Books  
Related Sites: Classic Cars Monthly Your Link Here  

Go Back   TenTenths Motorsport Forum > Historic Racing & Motorsport History > Historic Racing Today

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 15 Aug 2024, 16:42 (Ref:4222818)   #26
geordiecriag101
Racer
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
United Kingdom
Market Harborough
Posts: 477
geordiecriag101 should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridgeordiecriag101 should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridgeordiecriag101 should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
I don't want to hijack this about prices but it's the world we live in now. Everyone views on what makes sumthing value for money is individual to them. So an example from me, the engineering company I work for has seen material prices double this year. A 150mm diameter x 150mm long bronze billet now cost £112 compared to £53 in January. Looking at other sporting events, last season the cheapest home match day for Newcastle was £32, looking ahead to January 2025, the snooker masters is between £54 and £115 depending on what day you go.

For me, the prices for the festival are more than reasonable and I'm looking forward to next weekend
geordiecriag101 is offline  
Quote
Old 15 Aug 2024, 16:46 (Ref:4222819)   #27
Peter Mallett
The Honourable Mallett
20KPINAL
 
Peter Mallett's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 1999
England
Here and there
Posts: 37,604
Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Is there a Marshal's BBQ this year?
Peter Mallett is offline  
Quote
Old 15 Aug 2024, 17:27 (Ref:4222823)   #28
Gerard C
Veteran
 
Gerard C's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
France
My place
Posts: 11,235
Gerard C is going for a new world record!Gerard C is going for a new world record!Gerard C is going for a new world record!Gerard C is going for a new world record!Gerard C is going for a new world record!Gerard C is going for a new world record!
MARSHALS BBQ & RAFFLESIn recognition of the great work that the marshals do for us all, the drivers will be putting on a BBQ for them on Friday evening at which there will be a raffle. If you wish to donate any prizes to the raffle please drop them off to the HSCC team at Race Admin on Thursday 24th August. There are likely to be raffles for marshals on Saturday and Sunday as well so don’t worry if you are not there on Thursday. Please continue to leave any prizes with the HSCC team in Race Admin in either paddock throughout the weekend
Gerard C is offline  
__________________
Celui qui est parti de rien pour arriver nulle part,n'a de merci a dire a personne.Pour ceux qui vont chercher midi a quatorze heures, la minute de Vérité risque de se faire attendre longtemps.
Quote
Old 15 Aug 2024, 17:29 (Ref:4222825)   #29
Gerard C
Veteran
 
Gerard C's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
France
My place
Posts: 11,235
Gerard C is going for a new world record!Gerard C is going for a new world record!Gerard C is going for a new world record!Gerard C is going for a new world record!Gerard C is going for a new world record!Gerard C is going for a new world record!
Live streaming: www.youtube.com/@silverstonefestival
Gerard C is offline  
__________________
Celui qui est parti de rien pour arriver nulle part,n'a de merci a dire a personne.Pour ceux qui vont chercher midi a quatorze heures, la minute de Vérité risque de se faire attendre longtemps.
Quote
Old 15 Aug 2024, 21:47 (Ref:4222839)   #30
MGDavid
Veteran
 
MGDavid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
England
Berkshire
Posts: 3,821
MGDavid is going for a new lap record!MGDavid is going for a new lap record!MGDavid is going for a new lap record!MGDavid is going for a new lap record!MGDavid is going for a new lap record!MGDavid is going for a new lap record!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Mallett View Post
Is there a Marshal's BBQ this year?
Of course. the usual do put on by Team Delta.
MGDavid is offline  
__________________
a salary slave no more...
Quote
Old 16 Aug 2024, 09:35 (Ref:4222861)   #31
flatlandsman
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jul 2023
Ireland
Daventry
Posts: 618
flatlandsman has been held in scrutiny for further testing
PM I got those very prices from the Silverstone website so maybe you have a different one to me lol! There are cheaper tickets but mainly for the concert events in the evenings ONLY, not all day racing tickets.

Don't get me wrong I am presuming this is because the pricing structure is largely aimed at club members and people going for the event all 3 days, this makes sense, reward them as they do with F1 and MotoGP. But not everyone can or wants to do that and the track is effectively hugely inflating the price for those people.

But, if you are attending as a fan for one day the prices are very high, that price is actually dearer I think or comparable to attending the MotoGP race on Sunday, and this is a largely amateur event. I mean come on.

As I say there is clearly method in the madness, and it must work for them, but for single day attendees the pricing is slightly odd.
flatlandsman is offline  
Quote
Old 16 Aug 2024, 11:31 (Ref:4222869)   #32
Peter Mallett
The Honourable Mallett
20KPINAL
 
Peter Mallett's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 1999
England
Here and there
Posts: 37,604
Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!
I see Fri £26, Sat and Sun £42 each day. I don't see £150 for three days. And as said, if you go as a Club member there is a discount.
Peter Mallett is offline  
Quote
Old 16 Aug 2024, 11:48 (Ref:4222871)   #33
SSmith
Veteran
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 589
SSmith should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Mallett View Post
I see Fri £26, Sat and Sun £42 each day. I don't see £150 for three days. And as said, if you go as a Club member there is a discount.
Those are evening only tickets (entry after 4pm).

https://www.silverstone.co.uk/events...estival/prices

Full day prices are £75 on Friday and £100 for Saturday and Sunday. A three-day weekend ticket is £150
SSmith is offline  
Quote
Old 16 Aug 2024, 12:54 (Ref:4222877)   #34
Peter Mallett
The Honourable Mallett
20KPINAL
 
Peter Mallett's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 1999
England
Here and there
Posts: 37,604
Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Ah OK. Thanks. Jeez that's bloomin expensive especially since I'm not appearing.
Peter Mallett is offline  
Quote
Old 16 Aug 2024, 16:29 (Ref:4222899)   #35
SSmith
Veteran
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 589
SSmith should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Mallett View Post
Ah OK. Thanks. Jeez that's bloomin expensive especially since I'm not appearing.
It is quite a lot for the one day tickets! It isn't the Silverstone way, but it would be good if they had a ticket for just the racing and a ticket for racing+music (which you'd need to show to access the concert or something). That way people who were only interested in the racing could have cheaper tickets. Maybe I'm being too stupid!
SSmith is offline  
Quote
Old 16 Aug 2024, 16:47 (Ref:4222900)   #36
flatlandsman
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jul 2023
Ireland
Daventry
Posts: 618
flatlandsman has been held in scrutiny for further testing
I guess they can not police both types of tickets, I would have thought it would be easy really, but as I say this kind of pricing policy is clearly designed to either take advantage of the odd person who doesnt know and promote staying over. And as a person who attends routinely as PM does the website clearly stumbled him, so it might do others, another faux pas.

It is a damn shame really as pricing like that really only belongs at Goodwood, nowhere else.
flatlandsman is offline  
Quote
Old 16 Aug 2024, 16:58 (Ref:4222903)   #37
LC2guy
Veteran
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
United Kingdom
Silverstone
Posts: 840
LC2guy should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridLC2guy should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridLC2guy should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridLC2guy should be qualifying in the top 3 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by geordiecriag101 View Post
A quick grid size count:

Formula Junior = 56
Historic Touring Car Challenge = 47
F2 Classic = 22
RAC Trophy = 35
F3 Classic = 25
Woodcote & Sterling Moss Trophy = 47
Pre-War Sports Cars = 37
F1 = 32
GT Trophy = 43
Endurance Legends = 35
Sports Car Legends = 31
Pre 66' GP Cars = 50
Pre 66' Touring Cars = 57
Pre 66' Classic GT = 59
--------
Total = 576
Without a doubt, the best Motor Racing Weekend in the UK all year. Looking forward to it, fantastic grids, thanks for posting.
LC2guy is offline  
Quote
Old 17 Aug 2024, 09:00 (Ref:4222941)   #38
Peter Mallett
The Honourable Mallett
20KPINAL
 
Peter Mallett's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 1999
England
Here and there
Posts: 37,604
Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Quote:
Originally Posted by MGDavid View Post
Of course. the usual do put on by Team Delta.
OK, beer has been procured will drop it off on Friday.
Peter Mallett is offline  
Quote
Old 20 Aug 2024, 16:44 (Ref:4223228)   #39
Peter Mallett
The Honourable Mallett
20KPINAL
 
Peter Mallett's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 1999
England
Here and there
Posts: 37,604
Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Based on what I've read in the media notes, the garage situation is the same as last year. Out of bounds to non team members unless media, who have to ask permission.
Peter Mallett is offline  
__________________
I've decided to stop reaching out to people. I'm just going to contact them instead.
Quote
Old 20 Aug 2024, 18:59 (Ref:4223249)   #40
brands
Veteran
 
brands's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location:
Wiltshire
Posts: 2,135
brands should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridbrands should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridbrands should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Mallett View Post
Based on what I've read in the media notes, the garage situation is the same as last year. Out of bounds to non team members unless media, who have to ask permission.
As I suspected.
Last Classic for me then.

from FAQs on site "For your safety, access to the pit garages and pit lane is restricted to working teams and competitors but all doors to the pit garages remain open providing plenty of opportunity to see the cars and talk to the drivers and race preparers."

Last edited by brands; 20 Aug 2024 at 19:05. Reason: Adding info.
brands is offline  
__________________
@mitukshooter
Quote
Old 20 Aug 2024, 19:30 (Ref:4223250)   #41
geordiecriag101
Racer
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
United Kingdom
Market Harborough
Posts: 477
geordiecriag101 should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridgeordiecriag101 should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridgeordiecriag101 should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Oh I don't think that will last long, same as last year the barriers were getting pushed to one side almost instantly. If they do try and enforce it, good luck!

Just had a quick weather look and it might be waterproofs all weekend, typical Silverstone weather
geordiecriag101 is offline  
Quote
Old 21 Aug 2024, 06:16 (Ref:4223275)   #42
coppice
Veteran
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Australia
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Posts: 956
coppice is going for a new lap record!coppice is going for a new lap record!coppice is going for a new lap record!coppice is going for a new lap record!coppice is going for a new lap record!coppice is going for a new lap record!
I shall ignore the garage ban as I did last year . "For your safety" my a** . It's a knowledgeable crowd who know how to respect racing cars and to be aware of any risks.

Goodwood manage access all areas, as do nearly all historic meetings, most club meetings and every speed hill climb - even the ones with Type 35s everywhere.

If it is enforced thy can stick the Festival - I've attended for years and enjoyed it hugely , and certainly not only for the track action.

And if they have security people outside garages , will each of the scores of cars which don't have a garage each have a security detail stopping common people like me (now in my 57th year of going to race meetings ) ? We should be told ....
coppice is offline  
Quote
Old 21 Aug 2024, 06:27 (Ref:4223276)   #43
midgetman
Veteran
 
midgetman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location:
Rural Wiltshire
Posts: 6,871
midgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
That's disturbing. The beauty of the Classic was always the unfettered access to the cars and people. I'm working this weekend so can't go, please report back!

Sent from my AC2003 using Tapatalk
midgetman is offline  
__________________
Midgetman - known as Max Tyler to the world. MaxAttaq!
Quote
Old 21 Aug 2024, 08:34 (Ref:4223283)   #44
flatlandsman
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jul 2023
Ireland
Daventry
Posts: 618
flatlandsman has been held in scrutiny for further testing
This issue here is, they are telling you about it probably because it is part of some risk assessment thing, so it might be enforced.

I find that odd as at other meetings like FoS, where there are far bigger crowds it is not an issue, could the fact it is March's land and he waivers that aspect of thigs be a factor? Hillclimbs are not anywhere near as popular, and there have been issues with crowds in the past hence the wheelspining rules that were brought in a few years ago.

Insurance companies cannot take the risk that crowds are knowledgeable, H&S insurance now rules the world, it is why I no longer visit a lot of things I used to like airshows and the like.

I also very much doubt the Sillystone bean counters will employ umpteen security people, they will probably have a few that will enforce it, annoy people and then move on, I can recall years ago at the Classic waiting until the nimby was at the furthest end of the pitwall, going to the other end to watch, then as he wandered back down doing the exact opposite thing. Teams had no issue.
flatlandsman is offline  
Quote
Old 22 Aug 2024, 06:00 (Ref:4223368)   #45
coppice
Veteran
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Australia
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Posts: 956
coppice is going for a new lap record!coppice is going for a new lap record!coppice is going for a new lap record!coppice is going for a new lap record!coppice is going for a new lap record!coppice is going for a new lap record!
Silverstone's helpful check list is long list of stuff I can't take in - fireworks , dogs , drones and so on . And any rucksack bigger than 20 litres capacity .... Do this bunch of silly control freaks think I'm going to smuggle my chum in , contorted in my bag ?
coppice is offline  
Quote
Old 22 Aug 2024, 08:09 (Ref:4223376)   #46
flatlandsman
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jul 2023
Ireland
Daventry
Posts: 618
flatlandsman has been held in scrutiny for further testing
It is probably to do with the protests etc at the GP I doubt they have a policy for each event it will just cover F1 and every other event, you and I both know they only care about 5 days a year there now in terms of security.

I did see the DJT Redkote RS500 on a trailer on the A43 this morning, probably half a millions quid's worth sitting there on an open trailer, nice to see.
flatlandsman is offline  
Quote
Old 22 Aug 2024, 09:36 (Ref:4223388)   #47
VIVA GT
Veteran
 
VIVA GT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
England
Leicestershire
Posts: 5,711
VIVA GT is going for a new world record!VIVA GT is going for a new world record!VIVA GT is going for a new world record!VIVA GT is going for a new world record!VIVA GT is going for a new world record!VIVA GT is going for a new world record!VIVA GT is going for a new world record!VIVA GT is going for a new world record!
Quote:
Originally Posted by flatlandsman View Post
It is probably to do with the protests etc at the GP I doubt they have a policy for each event it will just cover F1 and every other event, you and I both know they only care about 5 days a year there now in terms of security.

I did see the DJT Redkote RS500 on a trailer on the A43 this morning, probably half a millions quid's worth sitting there on an open trailer, nice to see.
I think that'll be a re-creation (albeit with full Dick Johnson approval).
VIVA GT is online now  
__________________
Incognito: An Italian phrase meaning Nice Gearchange!
Quote
Old 23 Aug 2024, 04:07 (Ref:4223485)   #48
midgetman
Veteran
 
midgetman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location:
Rural Wiltshire
Posts: 6,871
midgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
I used to enjoy looking at race cars on trailers as I drove around the country, sadly with the advent of covered trailers my little piece of fun has gone

I do hope there's a light touch to the "keep out" rule. MiniMM and I actually spend more time in the pits than watching the racing which can be less interesting at times. The chance to see so much fabulous machinery close up is the major draw to us. Motor racing has always been about the cars for me, not necessarily the action.

Sent from my AC2003 using Tapatalk
midgetman is offline  
__________________
Midgetman - known as Max Tyler to the world. MaxAttaq!
Quote
Old 23 Aug 2024, 07:39 (Ref:4223493)   #49
Peter Mallett
The Honourable Mallett
20KPINAL
 
Peter Mallett's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 1999
England
Here and there
Posts: 37,604
Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Good morning, my tabard is No 139, in case you bump into me. That said it's 228 if I owe you money.
Peter Mallett is offline  
Quote
Old 23 Aug 2024, 09:06 (Ref:4223503)   #50
brands
Veteran
 
brands's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location:
Wiltshire
Posts: 2,135
brands should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridbrands should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridbrands should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Happy to report the Wing garages were open this morning although the barriers are close to hand.
The collection of Senna cars is to die for.
Happy punters here.
brands is offline  
__________________
@mitukshooter
Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
2017 FIA Formula 2 (nee GP2) silly season Formulahistory National & International Single Seaters 292 11 Oct 2017 23:25
2011 Formula Pacific (nee BMW) off season Monkey Head National & International Single Seaters 201 14 Dec 2011 15:31
Ian Phillips leaving Force India [nee Jordan] davyboy Formula One 7 8 Mar 2010 11:47
Red Bull Team USA (nee Jaguar Racing!) JohnnyBravo Formula One 27 23 Aug 2002 13:14


All times are GMT. The time now is 13:13.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Original Website Copyright © 1998-2003 Craig Antil. All Rights Reserved.
Ten-Tenths Motorsport Forums Copyright © 2004-2021 Royalridge Computing. All Rights Reserved.
Ten-Tenths Motorsport Forums Copyright © 2021-2022 Grant MacDonald. All Rights Reserved.