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deley · 21 Apr 2015, 22:36 (Ref:3529847)

The plans detailed a few areas where additional tarmac would be needed (one bit is to widen to allow for a chicane).
Certainly no suggestion of moving away from the enclosed wall & fencing format with the concrete blocks sitting on matting along the kerb line.

Wet marshal · 21 Apr 2015, 23:40 (Ref:3529857)

I had a few hours to spare last Friday, and had a walk around the Battersea Park Circuit...a few workmen were clearing grass & tree branch's.

I did talk to a couple of them...but got a NO Comment reply...I was trying to picture the Marshals Post's.

The non marshal bit is the protest group....but planning permission has been authorised.

I look forward to this Formula e event.

Bodysnatcher · 21 Apr 2015, 23:47 (Ref:3529858)

this came out a few weeks back as well
http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/fo...rk-track-walk/

Rob29 · 22 Apr 2015, 07:43 (Ref:3529929)

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Originally Posted by Bodysnatcher

this came out a few weeks back as well
http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/fo...rk-track-walk/

Thanks for that link-not seen it before despite subscribing to Motor Sport mag.Still no news on tickets despite only 2 months to go

brandspost4a · 22 Apr 2015, 11:59 (Ref:3529993)

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Originally Posted by Bodysnatcher

this came out a few weeks back as well
http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/fo...rk-track-walk/

Found this one as well. Presume computer simulation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zkhnk3j5xmU

deadsquirrel · 23 Apr 2015, 11:39 (Ref:3530241)

Having just got back from Long Beach (it's a hard life

) I do wonder what this track will be like and how well and long it will take to construct and with what.

It's an immense undertaking to build a street course, and get all the infrastructure in place to make it safe for racing. Most of the course seems to have a gentle left hand sweep, so post to post visibility might be a challenge. It's waaaayyyy too much to hope for a landline system, and radios so close to all the debris fence could be interesting. For marshals posts, I'd imagine we'll just be at ground level behind the wall with holes to flag through.

I'm looking forward to the weekend, but am apprehensive about how well it will work in reality. Seeing the tarmaccing done to the park, it does go against much of what they're trying to achieve (we did have to stand on plants in the central reservation of our turn at LB, but they're hardy and should recover).

flying muppet · 23 Apr 2015, 12:30 (Ref:3530254)

Funny that the Motor Sport article goes round the circuit anti-clockwise, and the computer simulation goes the other way??

Perhaps Saturday will be clockwise, and Sunday...

**Woolley** · 26 Apr 2015, 21:39 (Ref:3531033)

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Perhaps Saturday will be clockwise, and Sunday...

Having unwound the cable one day I guess they have to wind it back up again the next?

numbersix · 27 Apr 2015, 08:06 (Ref:3531110)

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Having unwound the cable one day I guess they have to wind it back up again the next?

Or perhaps, seeing as Switzerland have placed a bid to host the event, they will be using the CERN system of sending two sets of cars in opposite directions around the circuit at the same time.

Should create an interesting set of new particles. Perhaps they'll create an Ayrton Prost, or an Alain Senna - who will of course immediately vanish in a puff of hot air should they touch each other...

Greem · 27 Apr 2015, 10:20 (Ref:3531123)

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Originally Posted by numbersix

Or perhaps, seeing as Switzerland have placed a bid to host the event, they will be using the CERN system of sending two sets of cars in opposite directions around the circuit at the same time.

I'm uncertaIn the outcome would be what you might expect, as observing the interaction could affect it.

sorry, physics nerd

deadsquirrel · 27 Apr 2015, 10:45 (Ref:3531128)

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Originally Posted by Woolley

Having unwound the cable one day I guess they have to wind it back up again the next?

At the risk of being boring, this is the INFORMATION Formula-e thread....

**Woolley** · 27 Apr 2015, 10:57 (Ref:3531133)

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Originally Posted by numbersix

Or perhaps, seeing as Switzerland have placed a bid to host the event, they will be using the CERN system of sending two sets of cars in opposite directions around the circuit at the same time.

Should create an interesting set of new particles. Perhaps they'll create an Ayrton Prost, or an Alain Senna - who will of course immediately vanish in a puff of hot air should they touch each other...

Genius. At least we'd know where to put the marshals. Exactly half way around.

numbersix · 28 Apr 2015, 16:35 (Ref:3531536)

Just for information. Note Page 2.
https://planning.wandsworth.gov.uk/W...df&pageCount=1

Also:

https://planning.wandsworth.gov.uk/W...mber=2014/6976

Richard Duvall · 28 Apr 2015, 17:31 (Ref:3531548)

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Just for information. Note Page 2.

Thanks for that; confirms my travel plans; I will be commuting each day. I had doubts about dragging my caravan into Central London anyway!

**Woolley** · 28 Apr 2015, 18:58 (Ref:3531565)

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I had doubts about dragging my caravan into Central London anyway!

I think that would have been an excellent idea. Electrical hook up shouldn't be a problem, just don't use your kettle during the race

Greem · 28 Apr 2015, 19:01 (Ref:3531567)

Anyone staying in Earl's Court (or nearby) please let me know; I suspect there'll be enough of us to warrant organising a minibus taxi each morning. Happy to do that if there's 6 or 7 (or more) of us.

Mike Kelly 1 · 29 Apr 2015, 07:53 (Ref:3531707)

Well, that also confirms my accommodation details. My son and I will be camping in the sports arena. Hopefully we'll be able to use the showers etc. I've also done a map recce of nearby pubs for evening refreshments!

Guinness2702 · 29 Apr 2015, 08:49 (Ref:3531719)

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Originally Posted by Mike Kelly 1

Well, that also confirms my accommodation details. My son and I will be camping in the sports arena. Hopefully we'll be able to use the showers etc. I've also done a map recce of nearby pubs for evening refreshments!

I'll see you there!

I am curious to know if we'll be allowed to actually take our cars into the arena....

Mike Kelly 1 · 29 Apr 2015, 10:10 (Ref:3531734)

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I'll see you there!

I am curious to know if we'll be allowed to actually take our cars into the arena....

I'm sure that full details will come out from MSVR in due course. Be good if we could park near the camp slot i.e. on the running track, otherwise it'll be a bit of a hike carrying tent, sleeping bags, etc across to the field. I also hope that it'll be a secured area.

numbersix · 29 Apr 2015, 10:11 (Ref:3531735)

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. . . I am curious to know if we'll be allowed to actually take our cars into the arena....

Yes, I'm wondering about that too.

If you plough through all the planning stuff you'll see many references to the fact that 'staff' parking will not be within the park and they will have to use a small nearby Pay and Display facility. It is not clear whether they will have to pay to park, or whether 'staff' includes marshals. Everyone else will be expected to find their own spaces.

I suspect we won't be allowed to park in the same arena as the tents, but what our options will be, I have no idea. Hopefully we'll get some info soon.

Can I also make the point that the two links I found were part of the planning applications and nothing has yet been confirmed by MSVR.

For us Wildlings oop North, can anyone advise the best basic route to Battery Park, e.g. whizzing around the M25 and coming in via the M4? Or is it no better than driving in from the M1/A1?

Blessings, my children.

Mike Kelly 1 · 29 Apr 2015, 10:15 (Ref:3531738)

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Originally Posted by numbersix

For us Wildlings oop North, can anyone advise the best basic route to Battery Park, e.g. whizzing around the M25 and coming in via the M4? Or is it no better than driving in from the M1/A1?

Just make sure your satnav is set to avoid the congestion charge zone if its going to take you on the shortest route from the bottom of the M1/A1 to Battersea Park. I cant check the route on my works computer as Google maps has been updated and we use an old browser. The M4 route does look a bit more direct and will be the one i'm using on my drive from Poole.

numbersix · 29 Apr 2015, 10:25 (Ref:3531745)

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Originally Posted by Mike Kelly 1

Just make sure your satnav is set to avoid the congestion charge zone if its going to take you on the shortest route from the bottom of the M1/A1 to Battersea Park. I cant check the route on my works computer as Google maps has been updated and we use an old browser. The M4 route does look a bit more direct and will be the one i'm using on my drive from Poole.

The M4/A4 seems a good option, certainly for you, Mike.

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/...on-charge-zone

Guinness2702 · 30 Apr 2015, 08:44 (Ref:3532086)

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Originally Posted by Mike Kelly 1

I'm sure that full details will come out from MSVR in due course.

So am I, it was just a rhetorical expression of curiosity.

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Originally Posted by Mike Kelly 1

otherwise it'll be a bit of a hike carrying tent, sleeping bags, etc across to the field.

The cable on the 12v system I use in my tent is only about 30 feet long, and runs off a system I have fitted to the car.....

Mike Kelly 1 · 30 Apr 2015, 08:53 (Ref:3532089)

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Originally Posted by Guinness2702

The cable on the 12v system I use in my tent is only about 30 feet long, and runs off a system I have fitted to the car.....

I've got a 20 metre caravan lead that plugs into 240 volt via a UK 3 pin adaptor. Be nice if i could plug that in to run the camping fridge

Chigley · 30 Apr 2015, 20:55 (Ref:3532357)

Here's an idea of what the timetable may be.

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