SILVERSTONE CLASSIC - Page 10

Alfaholic · 25 Jul 2019, 19:09 (Ref:3919346)

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Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Alfa, just about to take to track for testing,..

Thanks for the pics Mike, not seen one of them since the days of the old Coys Festival 15+ years ago.

kartman24 · 25 Jul 2019, 19:28 (Ref:3919347)

Thanks for the links, looking forward to the weekend and seeing those awesome Can Am cars.

Willmaz223 · 25 Jul 2019, 20:23 (Ref:3919351)

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Originally Posted by kartman24

Thanks for the links, looking forward to the weekend and seeing those awesome Can Am cars.

No problem mate.Enjoy.

Looks like it will be wet.Even better...

Thundersports · 25 Jul 2019, 20:36 (Ref:3919352)

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Originally Posted by Willmaz223

No problem mate.Enjoy.

Looks like it will be wet.Even better...

That's not good!

Willmaz223 · 25 Jul 2019, 21:07 (Ref:3919358)

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Originally Posted by Thundersports

That's not good!

Annoying that the weather has changed so much.

Looks like Quali and R1 will be wet.R2 dry atm. Who knows...

Just hoping the Enduro Legends is dry having never seen those cars race.

E.B · 26 Jul 2019, 03:08 (Ref:3919372)

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Originally Posted by kartman24

Thanks for the links, looking forward to the weekend and seeing those awesome Can Am cars.

Can-Am and Group C Sports cars are probably my favourite category of all.

Willmaz223 · 26 Jul 2019, 04:17 (Ref:3919375)

Started the day with an loud awakening courtesy of a thunderstorm and some weird blue stuff in the sky.Bit of rain at the moment.

Hour off.I think we left to early

Mike Bell · 26 Jul 2019, 06:03 (Ref:3919381)

Amazingly the threatened storms completely missed the circuit last night, about 10 drops of rain early evening all we saw..... Would be good for more of the same today, but not holding out too much hope! The Marshals BBQ is now going to be held in the National Paddock scrutineering bay, as the area designated is now crammed with race cars and support vehicles. Sorry, but they’ve gone too far with the amount of competing cars. If they want that many in future some of the car club displays will have to move or go......

Hope this isn’t significant, but in the early hours the gate sentry for the National paddock saw movement around the back of garages, so called for support. No-one was found, but there is evidence of the fence being bent down to facilitate access...... Be vigilant, folks!

**Peter Mallett** · 26 Jul 2019, 06:28 (Ref:3919385)

Another point. We have to park up at the National Paddock and then try to get to the Wing. Glad I sorted tyres and fuel yesterday.

Also managed to deliver some liquid refreshment for the BBQ.

brands · 26 Jul 2019, 06:47 (Ref:3919388)

Much fresher this morning, thankfully. Gate crew were excellent, having a coffee before we start wandering.
Have a great and safe day.

Mike Bell · 26 Jul 2019, 06:57 (Ref:3919389)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Another point. We have to park up at the National Paddock and then try to get to the Wing. Glad I sorted tyres and fuel yesterday.

Also managed to deliver some liquid refreshment for the BBQ.

Peter, there are Tesla shuttles running between paddocks for drivers and team members.....

Mike Bell · 26 Jul 2019, 06:58 (Ref:3919390)

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Originally Posted by brands

Much fresher this morning, thankfully. Gate crew were excellent, having a coffee before we start wandering.
Have a great and safe day.

Thankfully! I was distinctly unwell last night as a result of the heat so the fact that I am now wearing a fleece seems a bit bizarre....

bauble · 26 Jul 2019, 07:47 (Ref:3919393)

I know that introducing the subject of the New Year at this time and place might also sound 'bizarre' Mike, but if Historic Tenthers would like me to produce a calendar for 2020, now would be a good time to start collecting suitable pictures for inclusion. Last (this) year's effort was a bit a hodge podge, so the Classic should provide a happy hunting ground for the likes of Brands, and anyone with a mobile phone. Anything short of hard porn would be considered.

I will be at the Bentley Drivers Club Silverstone next weekend if anyone is going.

Enjoy the racing and barbecue.

Uncle Bob.

Willmaz223 · 26 Jul 2019, 10:45 (Ref:3919417)

Getting very dark at the circuit .

Willmaz223 · 26 Jul 2019, 10:47 (Ref:3919418)

The Cadillac was fantastic to watch.Maybe the slowest but certainly the best to watch.

Interesting to hear Minshaw complaining about the Pre 63 GT grid and that some cars shouldn't be in it.

Mike Bell · 26 Jul 2019, 12:18 (Ref:3919433)

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Originally Posted by Willmaz223

The Cadillac was fantastic to watch.Maybe the slowest but certainly the best to watch.

Interesting to hear Minshaw complaining about the Pre 63 GT grid and that some cars shouldn't be in it.

I have my own opinion on Pre 63 but it’s fairly much the same!

BTW The Le Monstre was co-driven by delta at Le Mans Classic last year

AND no rain so far......

Willmaz223 · 26 Jul 2019, 13:54 (Ref:3919445)

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Originally Posted by Mike Bell

I have my own opinion on Pre 63 but it’s fairly much the same!

BTW The Le Monstre was co-driven by delta at Le Mans Classic last year

AND no rain so far......

How many cars is delta driving.Looking at the entry-Pre 66,Pre 63,Thundersports,F3.

Lucky boy.

Willmaz223 · 26 Jul 2019, 13:59 (Ref:3919446)

Just seen the Bentley go into the Assembly area.WOW.

Willmaz223 · 26 Jul 2019, 15:30 (Ref:3919457)

Well that GT Quali wasnt the best tbh.

Good results?

Willmaz223 · 26 Jul 2019, 17:48 (Ref:3919472)

Weather looking horrendous for next 2 days

kartman24 · 26 Jul 2019, 17:59 (Ref:3919473)

Which weather forecast seems to be the most accurate for the Silverstone area, i was planning on bringing an open top sportscar both days but it is a 2 hour drive either way and it has no weather gear and no tonneau etc. So if i did bring it and it was raining both days it would be sitting on the club stand with a weather proof cover over it which seems a bit pointless!

Willmaz223 · 26 Jul 2019, 18:22 (Ref:3919476)

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Originally Posted by kartman24

Which weather forecast seems to be the most accurate for the Silverstone area, i was planning on bringing an open top sportscar both days but it is a 2 hour drive either way and it has no weather gear and no tonneau etc. So if i did bring it and it was raining both days it would be sitting on the club stand with a weather proof cover over it which seems a bit pointless!

Silverstone themselves emailed and put a link to the forecast they use.Its Accuweather.

There one is not as bad as Met Office one

brands · 26 Jul 2019, 18:34 (Ref:3919477)

Walked some miles today, visited both paddocks and took a lot of static shots. Only saw 20 minutes of track action all day. Looked out for Delta's truck but didn't spot it although I think I saw him pushing a F2 after post qually checks ?
Very impressed with the Masters Endurance entry, looking forward to seeing them in action.
Forecasts seemed confused but will plan for the worst tomorrow. Joe Cocker tribute not bad.

geordiecriag101 · 26 Jul 2019, 19:10 (Ref:3919478)

Yep not a bad first day, I think this is the busiest Ive seen the classic on a Friday, not just spectators but the car clubs fairly full as well.

Standing watching, you can see how hard everyone trying in all the sessions, great to see those cars getting used as they should be.

Just one question tho, were was the Bentley being kept as I couldn't see it in the main wing garages?

brands · 26 Jul 2019, 20:26 (Ref:3919483)

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Originally Posted by geordiecriag101

Yep not a bad first day, I think this is the busiest Ive seen the classic on a Friday, not just spectators but the car clubs fairly full as well.

Standing watching, you can see how hard everyone trying in all the sessions, great to see those cars getting used as they should be.

Just one question tho, were was the Bentley being kept as I couldn't see it in the main wing garages?

The Bentley isn't in one of those garages but nearer the fence in the multi preparer area, close to the Masters catering area.

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