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28 Apr 2008, 08:39 (Ref:2188945) | #1 | ||
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Brands Hatch: Changes:
Sort of history.
Any comments and or input please on the following. Last time I visited Brands, Paddock looked quite different. I believe that the original adverse camber right from the top, is now not the same. Obviously the run off is changed: less threatening than the earth bank and advertising hoarding! Moss used to call Paddock, "Star Tamer". I used to think it was like driving off the end of a cliff! So any "user" comments from those who drove the circuit back in the late 60s and early 70s and still do? |
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28 Apr 2008, 13:10 (Ref:2189176) | #2 | |
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Around 1974 the circuit was altered - the apex of Paddock was pulled inwards to give run-off where the old paddock prevented the bank being moved back. For many years the old tarmac formed the run-off at the exit. The camber stayed basically the same, and there was an additional bump at the apex where the new tarmac crossed where the old inner kerb-line had been.
At the same time the GP paddock was built behind the pits, which meant tightening Bottom Bend and South Bank, and building a new straight further back into the South Bank spectator area. Paul M |
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28 Apr 2008, 14:01 (Ref:2189216) | #3 | ||
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The film "Grand Prix" has some quite interesting shots of Brands during that time.
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28 Apr 2008, 20:26 (Ref:2189565) | #4 | ||
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Like before Dingle Dell was ruined you mean.
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29 Apr 2008, 08:26 (Ref:2189885) | #6 | ||
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Many thanks for the input guys.
I'm now looking for good pics of Paddock as it was. |
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29 Apr 2008, 08:49 (Ref:2189923) | #7 | ||
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May I recommend this excellent book on the History of Brands Hatch
I think that will have everything you need to know, I have a copy and it covers layout changes. |
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