FIA GT Supercar Silverstone

Bodger · 23 Apr 2010, 21:26 (Ref:2678701)

Looking forward to this meeting. Plus it will be on the new Curcuit at Silverstone. Though I'm only down the road I may camp for the weekend so I can chill out and have a few beers in the evening. Any body else staying over the weekend. Might get there Friday afternoon?. Does depend on the weather though?.

FRENCHIE44T · 23 Apr 2010, 21:56 (Ref:2678723)

Yes, the cars were fantastic in Abu Dhabi. Hope they get them to UK in time. We also have GT3 and GT4 at Silverstone. Not loaded my pics on here yet but got a few nice ones.

pauln · 23 Apr 2010, 22:24 (Ref:2678736)

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Originally Posted by FRENCHIE44T

Yes, the cars were fantastic in Abu Dhabi. Hope they get them to UK in time. We also have GT3 and GT4 at Silverstone. Not loaded my pics on here yet but got a few nice ones.

Autosport was reporting yesterday morning that the cars and other equipment was all safely back in Europe. Should all be good to go next weekend. http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/83094

**Woolley** · 23 Apr 2010, 22:59 (Ref:2678752)

Gutted. Can't go due to a clash.

Dean Watson · 23 Apr 2010, 23:15 (Ref:2678759)

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Originally Posted by Bodger

Looking forward to this meeting. Plus it will be on the new Curcuit at Silverstone. Though I'm only down the road I may camp for the weekend so I can chill out and have a few beers in the evening. Any body else staying over the weekend. Might get there Friday afternoon?. Does depend on the weather though?.

The wife and I will be arriving Thursday lunch time ready for the three days.
After this past weekend with the GT1's I would not miss this one, more so as it is the first event on the new arena circuit. Are you not marshalling the Friday bodger?

Bodger · 24 Apr 2010, 08:16 (Ref:2678884)

No, I can't always do Fridays which is a shame. So I'm only doing Saturday and Sunday for this meeting.

Steven Humphrey · 24 Apr 2010, 17:57 (Ref:2679044)

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Originally Posted by FRENCHIE44T

We also have GT3 and GT4 at Silverstone.

Plus British F3

Cornerworker · 25 Apr 2010, 08:43 (Ref:2679235)

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Originally Posted by Dean Watson

After this past weekend with the GT1's I would not miss this one, more so as it is the first event on the new arena circuit.

If it's slightly damp, don't forget to bring your wellies....a toolkit might be useful as well to help finish off the circuit.

robbeal · 25 Apr 2010, 08:52 (Ref:2679239)

We'll be attending, and it'll be my first time marshaling at Silverstone, so i'm looking forward to it. Should be arriving friday evening. All we need now is my girlfriend's overalls to arrive in time!

Steven Humphrey · 25 Apr 2010, 17:06 (Ref:2679450)

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Originally Posted by Cornerworker

If it's slightly damp, don't forget to bring your wellies....a toolkit might be useful as well to help finish off the circuit.

The circuit has been finished for a while now & has been used for track days. As for the mud-what do you expect? There's a hell of a lot of work going on around the circuit at the moment. What would you prefer-no British GP or Moto GP? The fact that the circuit is managing to run events while this work is going on is pretty good in my view. Just give it time & we'll have a world class venue to be proud of

Flag Monkey · 25 Apr 2010, 17:57 (Ref:2679487)

Can anyone who has been to Silverstone recently please comment on whether those flag points on the original circuit that were moved and also the new posts as part of the Arena have proper stands? Anyone have any idea if the debris fencing been competed as some of the photos from previous events (most recent 17/18 April) show the uprights but no steel rope or mesh?

Also has the marshals' campsite (assuming behind Copse grandstand) been affected by the circuit modifications? I recall someone posted on another thread for a previous meeting at Silverstone that they were unable to get their motorhome on to the field.

Regardless of how muddy it is should still be better than some of the more boggy parts of Knockhill.

pauln · 25 Apr 2010, 18:05 (Ref:2679492)

There are a few alterations to flag points but not many. I know new posts have been pinpointed and understand maps have been sent to those doing the allocation. As it's the first time on the new circuit they may get moved as a result of feedback from the meeting. What debris fencing is needed will be in, otherwise the place wouldn't be licensed to run.

Campsite was a little restricted at the start of the season but is now back as it was and will have the usual showers and electrical hook-ups that are there for big meetings.

deadsquirrel · 25 Apr 2010, 20:33 (Ref:2679577)

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Originally Posted by pauln

Campsite was a little restricted at the start of the season but is now back as it was and will have the usual showers and electrical hook-ups that are there for big meetings.

There was no water supply (or even a toilet block) at the F2 event last weekend. Not a complaint, just an observation that people may want to plan on this situation being unchanged.

Dean Watson · 25 Apr 2010, 21:54 (Ref:2679636)

there are showers this weekend on the campsite the toilets however will be the permanent ones behind the grandstand.

HairyDJ · 26 Apr 2010, 10:51 (Ref:2679816)

Top marks to silverstone PR folk for this idea - ride your pedal cycle around the new track after racing!

http://www.silverstone.co.uk/Global/...ix_Circuit.pdf

Access to the Grand Prix Circuit for cyclists is available throughout the weekend at the following times: 18:30 - 20:00hrs on Friday 30 April; 18:30 - 20:00hrs on Saturday 01 May; and at 18:30 - 20:00hrs on Sunday 02 May

White flag man · 26 Apr 2010, 10:59 (Ref:2679824)

Having not received any tickets/info yet, does anybody know what time sign on is on Friday and whether we are parking in the paddock.

Steven Humphrey · 26 Apr 2010, 11:03 (Ref:2679831)

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Originally Posted by White flag man

Having not received any tickets/info yet, does anybody know what time sign on is on Friday and whether we are parking in the paddock.

Sign on will be in the paddock bar at the time below, please take note of the days and times that apply to you.
Friday - between 7.15 and 8.00am, track inspection at 8.30
Saturday - between 7.15 and 8.00am, track inspection at 8.30
Sunday – Between 7.45 and 8.30, track inspection at 9.00

Vehicle access to the centre of the circuit will be restricted, so please park at Copse Outside and walk through the tunnel to sign on, your marshals car pass will act as a ring road pass for this event, those who do not have a Silverstone Marshals Team car pass will be sent a ring road pass.

White flag man · 26 Apr 2010, 11:23 (Ref:2679843)

Thanks Steve.

gachjoel · 26 Apr 2010, 11:32 (Ref:2679847)

has anyone got a spare ticket for this one ?

deadsquirrel · 26 Apr 2010, 11:42 (Ref:2679856)

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Originally Posted by gachjoel

has anyone got a spare ticket for this one ?

Haven't got ANY tickets yet!

If they arrive in time, we'll have a couple of spares. Do you need them posted or could you collect on the campsite on Friday pm?

Dean Watson · 26 Apr 2010, 12:25 (Ref:2679882)

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Originally Posted by gachjoel

has anyone got a spare ticket for this one ?

Silverstone Marshals club members probably wont get tickets as their season pass should be ok
yes garry i have 2 they are yours will pm mobile number

gachjoel · 26 Apr 2010, 16:21 (Ref:2679997)

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Originally Posted by Dean Watson

Silverstone Marshals club members probably wont get tickets as their season pass should be ok
yes garry i have 2 they are yours will pm mobile number

Cheers Dean,

mailed you n left you voice mail on moby aswell

Gary

PULSERACING · 26 Apr 2010, 16:44 (Ref:2680008)

Is it ok to give my two passes to family members who will turn up on the sunday. I ask because the tickets have "marshal" on them although penny calls them guest passes. Ill be on post so i wont be able to be there when they arrive. I have a SMT pass so dont need them .

Old Adrian · 26 Apr 2010, 17:18 (Ref:2680027)

That will be fine Pulseracing

Cornerworker · 26 Apr 2010, 18:33 (Ref:2680071)

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Originally Posted by arnage arnie

The circuit has been finished for a while now & has been used for track days. As for the mud-what do you expect? There's a hell of a lot of work going on around the circuit at the moment. What would you prefer-no British GP or Moto GP? The fact that the circuit is managing to run events while this work is going on is pretty good in my view. Just give it time & we'll have a world class venue to be proud of

An observation, not a critiscism..........

I'm sure some people would appreciate the heads up on the current state of the facilities.....

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