Honda F1 Factory Tours

**Stephen Green** · 23 Feb 2006, 15:35 (Ref:1529900)

Ladies and Gents,

I still have one or two places left on each of this years Honda F1 factory tours. The dates are 17/3/06, 23/6/06, 15/9/06 and 8/12/06

If you would like to be considered drop me an e-mail asap to s.c.green@btinternet.com as I operate on a first come, first served basis.

Unfortunately you will not be able to take a friend or family member to this one as places are limited to 10 per tour.

I have been promised some tours of the Prodrive factory later this year so keep your eyes peeled for that one!

Hepatic · 23 Feb 2006, 18:36 (Ref:1530019)

errr, one question. Where IS the Honda factory?

Grandslammer · 23 Feb 2006, 18:39 (Ref:1530021)

Brackley

**Stephen Green** · 23 Feb 2006, 18:59 (Ref:1530033)

Correct, between the M40 and Silverstone.

**Stephen Green** · 24 Feb 2006, 08:14 (Ref:1530460)

Just a quick update. March and June dates are now closed. There are still one or two places left in September and December has about 6 left (I think) so if you want to get your name on the list, drop me an e-mail urgently.

Rob M · 24 Feb 2006, 13:31 (Ref:1530687)

I went on one of the tours last year with a couple of other marshals from Oulton Park. We all thought it was a VERY interesting insight into the running of an F1 team/factory. The tour only lasted between 1 to 2 hours but it was well worth the 3hr trip each way.

If you can make it to one of the dates I'd highly recommend it.

Rob

Flat Out Farr · 24 Feb 2006, 14:22 (Ref:1530704)

Prodrive is a brilliant tour to do, if you can get access. One of my friends runs the Carbon fibre division which does not only the Prodrive stuff but some of the Honda F1 bits. I was really lucky to be able to go last year, just after they launched the new Subaru rally car. The heads of various depts took time to talk to me and my other half and cannot be praised enough for their effort. Nothing was too much trouble. I think the fact that I was a competitior and knew what I was looking at made a difference.
Hats off to Dave Richards and the team; love to see them in F1. It would be a breath
of fresh air. You try getting a job there! Very hard! They get so many applications.

**Stephen Green** · 24 Feb 2006, 14:41 (Ref:1530717)

I will let you guys know as soon as I have the Prodrive date(s)

**Stephen Green** · 24 Feb 2006, 19:19 (Ref:1530851)

Ok, latest update on available dates:

17/3...sold out
23/6...sold out
15/9...2 left
8/12...6 left

hurry hurry hurry

Mark Mitchell · 25 Feb 2006, 21:54 (Ref:1531553)

Thanks Stephen - you have my email for the Sept date for me & the Mrs!

Been on a visit to the Jordan factory about two years ago - that was very interesting but I expected it all to be much bigger and more of a clinical environment.
We met EJ, as we parked next to his Range Rover on the car park - nice fella!

So, looking forward to meeting anyone who's going in September!

**Stephen Green** · 13 Mar 2006, 10:55 (Ref:1547000)

Due to a last minute cancellation, I have a spare place for this Fridays (17/3/06) Hondas F1 factory tour. It starts at 15.00 and lasts for between 60-90 minutes. The first person (marshals only please) to e-mail me at s.c.green@btinternet.com gets the place...

Get those fingers working the keyboards.........

**Stephen Green** · 13 Mar 2006, 22:24 (Ref:1547570)

What no takers??????

Stuart Hill · 14 Mar 2006, 00:03 (Ref:1547625)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Green

What no takers??????

I could make it Steve as I'm still off work after my freefall at work but let's face it, I think some of us were spoilt a couple of years ago and I doubt if any tour could match that one, so I'll let someone else take up your offer.

**Stephen Green** · 14 Mar 2006, 07:54 (Ref:1547739)

Very true Stuart

Thanks to Willem for being so kind.

**Stephen Green** · 14 Mar 2006, 11:19 (Ref:1547858)

It's gone now. Sorry to those who e-mailed and who I was unable to help out on this occasion. If there are any other cancellations, I will post them in this thread so keep your eyes peeled.

Mr Horsepower · 18 Mar 2006, 20:37 (Ref:1552157)

Stephen,

Thanks very much for arranging this tour at Honda F1.

It was a great insight into the running of an F1 factory and a real eye opener.

I'd recommend it to everyone.

R.

**Stephen Green** · 18 Mar 2006, 21:26 (Ref:1552179)

Thanks, it was my pleasure and I am glad it was everything you had hoped for. Sadly all the visits for this year are now full but I am waiting to hear from Prodrive regarding tours to their factory.

Unfortunately McLaren declined to offer the BMMC any factory tours as they already support the BRDC Marshals Club. Red Bull have yet to answer my letter, but I won't give up just yet.

rescue dude · 19 Mar 2006, 08:45 (Ref:1552560)

Many thanks Steve it was certainly worth the effort.

Ian Lewis · 21 Mar 2006, 08:59 (Ref:1555533)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Horsepower

Stephen,

Thanks very much for arranging this tour at Honda F1.

It was a great insight into the running of an F1 factory and a real eye opener.

I'd recommend it to everyone.

R.

Marshal Girl and I second that!!

You will be glad to know I behaved myself...well mostly!!

Thanks again!

**Stephen Green** · 21 Mar 2006, 09:15 (Ref:1555545)

I was a little worried when I added you to the list but assumed (correctly as it would seem) that Nadine would keep you on a tight leash. Naturally I checked that there were no Tesco stores in the local area before letting you go

DougK · 21 Mar 2006, 12:33 (Ref:1555695)

I too would like to thank you Stephen for arranging this visit. It was great to able to see why F1 costs so much and now I understand much better!

In terms of Tesco stores, there was actually one dead opposite the Honda F1 Factory!!!!!

**Stephen Green** · 21 Mar 2006, 12:40 (Ref:1555699)

A pleasure Doug. You should thank your lucky stars Ian didn't see it!

Nadine J Lewis · 21 Mar 2006, 14:42 (Ref:1555788)

Ian did see it but was not allowed in!!!

**Stephen Green** · 21 Mar 2006, 14:55 (Ref:1555792)

He's probably been banned by the manager already?

rescue dude · 21 Mar 2006, 16:14 (Ref:1555828)

I think someone is going to have to tell me the Tesco story.

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