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5 Jun 2004, 18:21 (Ref:994827) | #1 | |
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First GP....
So it finally happened.
This morning I sent off my final payment for my weekend trip to Silverstone....it's official: I'm attending a GP for the first time, sitting at Bridge corner! WOOHOO! It only took 15 years...... Anyways, all I want to know is there anything essential I need to take? I was thinking of taking a kilt and running onto the track, but Mr Green might be there, so....... Seriously though, is there anything I should take? Also, what kind of shops are there? How much is food? Will I run the risk of getting lost if I venture away from my grandstand? Anything else I should know? So much advice required! Cheers. |
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It's the middle of the Summer, in the UK. Take plenty of wet weather gear.
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You'll have a GREAT weekend.
Tons to watch and visit. Big crowd and loads of entertainment, food, drink, partying, just a huge event. Don't take decent clothes, take something to pick up the Silverstone radio, waterproofs, comfortable footwear camera etc and start training now! |
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Will do Damon!
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5 Jun 2004, 18:56 (Ref:994851) | #5 | ||
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Earplugs!
While its fantastic to hear them V-10's wale for a couple of laps, it could get downright painful for a full race if your up close. Wait until you hear those engines sing live, for the first time! Man, its a beautiful thing! |
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That's one of the things I can't wait for......until the traction control kicks in of course!
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A mini TV with earphones so you can listen to James Allen commentry....
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Essential!
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A sniper rifle to shoot MS on the last lap IF he is leading...
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and if you can take a shot at James Allen as well... please!
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you should be by a big screen aswell by Bridge, although whether you'll be looking at the front or back of it I couldn't tell you!
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A telly plugged in to the nearest 750 meeting so you can watch some PROPER racing!
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have a great time!....you'll be forever changed after your first gp experience....there is nothing quite like it.....ENJOY!...
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5 Jun 2004, 21:39 (Ref:994986) | #17 | ||
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Earplugs? Who said earplugs.
Never, ever, ever wear earplugs, it's just wrong mkay |
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5 Jun 2004, 22:07 (Ref:994999) | #18 | ||
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Well, I'll endorse earplugs. If for one simple reason. Hearing loss is permanent. Tinitus is very annoying (constant ringing all day every day). You can still hear the cars. You can still hear the person next to you. You won't have to shout in the pub as you do some bench racing that night.
What reasons do you some of you have for not needing them? I didn't see any valid reasons. As far as American tracks being only ovals, not hardly. I'll always wear earplugs at Mid-Ohio, Road America, Road Atlanta, or Nelson Ledges. None of those are ovals. Ovals are worse, though, as the sounds do reverb through the complex. |
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Well, I've got pretty sensitive hearing so I'll probably need them!
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You WILL need earplugs. After about 3 laps, after your head is blown from the inside out.
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NOOOO!!!! You do NOT need earplugs! Earplugs are evil! You pay that amount of cash because you want your ears bleed! Don't spoil your fun with plugs!
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Take a pocket radio with you so you can listen to silverstone radio it keeps you up to date on whats happening on the track. During the race when the leaders are coming up to lap cars and also when the pit stop begin its so easy to get lost and wonder who is leading or what. You are in for a treat and my god wait till you hear those cars. My first GP was silverstone in 93 and its only when your at a race weekend race you discover how big Formula one really is. Enjoy it and take it all in
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I don't find the cars that loud. OK they aren't quiet but I could easily stand a race without earplugs. I stood at Farm (just before Bridge) for most of the test the other day, and it was fine.
The worst cars for loudness I recall were the 1980's F3000 cars. I went to several of the Birmingham Superprix's and whether it was the closeness of the cars, or maybe the reverb from the buildings, but I came home and my ears were ringing for a good while after. Last edited by Sodemo; 6 Jun 2004 at 11:45. |
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Knowlesey. I'm really pleased for you. You'll have the time of your life.
Now you will need a personal stereo with earphones (the type that plug into your ears). Then I suggest you wear a pair of ear defenders. The type you may have to wear at work. Then you can listen to the radio Silverstone commenary and hear the engines. I wear earplugs when I race may car and the F1 drivers wear them too. Anybody who doesn't is asking for trouble! I assume you will be camping. If so take a tent! Seriously, you can buy food for a barbecue at the camp shops. Its a bit more expensive than your local Spa but ok. In the circuit you'll find beer and food. A personal fave is the roast pork stand but that is down to the fact that I work in "pork free" locations. I don't recall how much the beer is but take Workington prices and add 150%! Take loads of dosh to spend on that 2003 grid in 1:20th scale. Most importantly make sure you talk to your fellow spectators. Its likely they will have been before and can tell you where the parties are going to be held. Actually most importantly................... HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!! |
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