Silverstone Classic 2010

[Ben Shuckburgh]

I've entered my "V8 Monster" but no reply from HSCC as yet. Have others received confirmation yet?

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Ben Shuckburgh

I've entered my "V8 Monster" but no reply from HSCC as yet. Have others received confirmation yet?

For test day this wednesday or event itself?

Instructions out for coming test day but I guess most grids not yet sorted for July.

[Ben Shuckburgh]

For the event itself i meant. I just wondered if they had sent receipt of entry confirmations.

I missed out on the press/test day although I'm doing a track day on the GP circuit this Thursday to practice as i've never driven on it before.

[simon drabble]

Originally Posted by Ben Shuckburgh

For the event itself i meant. I just wondered if they had sent receipt of entry confirmations.

I missed out on the press/test day although I'm doing a track day on the GP circuit this Thursday to practice as i've never driven on it before.

err Ben cast your mind back to last year on the Monday after the Classic, we did that BRDC day - that was the GP circuit!

[Ben Shuckburgh]

Oh umm, yes....errrr right......age, memory, brain........who are you anyway and what do you want?

[terence]

Just one minor point gents,has the GP circuit not been on the news of late?

[simon drabble]

You mean the new or old one Terry? This is on the old one

[terence]

Ahhh,right.

[Zola]

I enjoyed the test day, good to learn the new bits - i don't like club but i'm working on it....

Weather was good and so was the free lunch in the media centre....

[Andrew Kitson]

The musical entertainment on the Friday night would certainly be worth attending Dr.Feelgood and The Yardbirds - I recall seeing Dr.Feelgood at Silverstone before, playing in the hangar by the old Daily Express bridge at the circuit's 40th birthday bash in 1988....however...Saturday concert I'll avoid...Jedward from X-factor!!! I suppose the young kids would like it.

[compte deGraves]

Originally Posted by Andrew Kitson

The musical entertainment on the Friday night would certainly be worth attending Dr.Feelgood and The Yardbirds - I recall seeing Dr.Feelgood at Silverstone before, playing in the hangar by the old Daily Express bridge at the circuit's 40th birthday bash in 1988....however...Saturday concert I'll avoid...Jedward from X-factor!!! I suppose the young kids would like it.

Do you know what is the Yardbird line up? Presumably no Eric Slowhand.

[grantp]

Originally Posted by compte deGraves

Do you know what is the Yardbird line up? Presumably no Eric Slowhand.

This information is a year old but seems to be the latest on the official web site.

[Ben Shuckburgh]

I've entered the HSCC V8 races but no confirmation yet - as anyone else?
Will be my first visit to the Classic festival as a participant - not sure wether to get a camper or stay nearby and drive in or what - any advice? Would like to soak up the social side - perhaps meet a few of the regular on here?

[simon drabble]

I like my creature comforts so I would suggest stay nearby!

[Colin McKay]

I'm also a first timer, assuming the entry gets accepted. Can anyone tell me what the arrangements for motorhomes & trailers are? I believe we're not allowed in the paddock as per normal club events.

......and despite what the website says its not supposed to be a V8 race, although in reality it might turn out that way!

[Mike Bell]

As far as I can remember last year all the motorhomes were on a grass area near the Farm.

[Tim the Grey]

BRDC campsite? It's still there, but surrounded by digger tracks, when I last saw it!

[brands]

There will be acres of spare hard standing with the Arena track and the surrounding tarmac run-offs not being used.

[SZRacer]

The motorhomes were all indeed near the farm, and right by the pedestrian bridge into the infield. Very convenient.

I took advantage of it last year, and there were warm showers and toilet blocks laid on as well. Just make sure you don't park right next to the generators.

Hoping to stay there again this year. Last year I slept in the dayvan since I was on my own.

This year I've rented an actual motorhome, since the missus is joining me (attempt to placate her since the Classic meeting falls on her birthday). Now all I need is the pitbikes, uniformed gofers and pit babes, and I'll have 'arrived'...

James

P.S. Motorhome booking form for this year's Classic is here: http://www.silverstoneclassic.com/us...-Form-2010.pdf

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

As far as I can remember last year all the motorhomes were on a grass area near the Farm.

[simon drabble]

how much was it to rent a motorhome for the weekend?

[terence]

So how did you get on with 'The Old Circuit' Simon ?

[simon drabble]

its very nice but then I have always liked Silverstone! The only noticeable differences (apart from Woodcote - as a result of that has the "correct" line in Luffield changed?) is the exit to Club gathers in a bit more than before and the strip where teh old and new tarmac in Vale makes the car go a bit light. I hope HSCC make it a regular circuit for that meeting

[terence]

It will be interesting seeing how the F1 boys tackle 'The Hump'!
Apparently,the 275 GTB went onto the new Pit Straight kerbing,it is thought that was the reason for the pitwall contact through lost traction on the left rear.I think that would indicate a slightly later turn in out of Luffield.

[midgetman]

Originally Posted by simon drabble

how much was it to rent a motorhome for the weekend?

Simon, I'm renting a veritable gin palace from a place just outside Swindon, so not a million miles from you. www.aclassluxury.co.uk - they're racing people themselves.

All mod cons, and costs me about the same as van rental + B&B per day. Also it means I don't have to buy overpriced Silverstoneburgers or Miltonkeynesfood like I did last year, it'll actually save me money. I've been told I can park next to my stand location so I'll have the added bonus of being able to trade later, too.

If you contact them mention my name....oops, back to JR's thread, it's not on here is it

[simon drabble]

Originally Posted by midgetman

Simon, I'm renting a veritable gin palace from a place just outside Swindon, so not a million miles from you. www.aclassluxury.co.uk - they're racing people themselves.

All mod cons, and costs me about the same as van rental + B&B per day. Also it means I don't have to buy overpriced Silverstoneburgers or Miltonkeynesfood like I did last year, it'll actually save me money. I've been told I can park next to my stand location so I'll have the added bonus of being able to trade later, too.

If you contact them mention my name....oops, back to JR's thread, it's not on here is it

thanks I will go onto their website