What shall we do now?

Mathias · 21 Oct 2004, 13:14 (Ref:1130610)

So, now that the F3/Renault/BMW/Ford seasons are all over here in Blighty, and even the FFF is out of the way, what have we Brits got to look forward to over the next few months, apart from a lot of pointless speculation about what might be happening next year?

Let us know any winter series or testing days in the UK that we could go to, or maybe something new we haven't tried before.

climb · 21 Oct 2004, 13:24 (Ref:1130622)

Not only a brit problem indeed

Andrew Gunnell · 21 Oct 2004, 14:21 (Ref:1130713)

What about going to rallies? I think Silverstone has still got events happening until the end of November. Also the Pum Pudding meeting at Mallory Park in late December.

F3lollipops · 21 Oct 2004, 14:25 (Ref:1130721)

Just like every winter, I plan to remind my family and friends that I have survived another race season and that they should make the most of this time with me because come Feb it will all be starting again

jminsh · 21 Oct 2004, 14:30 (Ref:1130730)

Walter Hayes Trophy @ Silverstone 6&7 nov, proper racing FF1600's and plenty of em upto 70 entered already !!

Gaz · 21 Oct 2004, 15:57 (Ref:1130832)

Renault Winter Series in two weeks and then it'll be nearly Christmas! Autosport International, pre-season testing and we'll nearly be there!

**bella** · 21 Oct 2004, 17:34 (Ref:1130942)

wht - count me in!

Suze · 21 Oct 2004, 18:10 (Ref:1130955)

Is wht better than the FFF? Never been to wht...

jminsh · 21 Oct 2004, 18:38 (Ref:1130978)

yes

Gaz · 21 Oct 2004, 19:03 (Ref:1131001)

Do I go to Pembrey or to the Walter Hayes Trophy? I can't decide!

rdjones · 21 Oct 2004, 19:17 (Ref:1131011)

What to do over the winter, catch up on sleep first of and then there is Britcar, Renualt's at Croft, Rallying and that just the next month..........

**bella** · 21 Oct 2004, 19:18 (Ref:1131012)

right, so what it boils down to is wales or silverstone.

any chance to avoid pembrey!!!

Gaz · 21 Oct 2004, 19:19 (Ref:1131013)

Is it really that bad bella!!? Or do you just have a vendetta against Wales!? Quite understandable if you do!

Never been to Pembrey, thats my real motivation for going there! How many are entered in the Walter Hayes?

Mathias - The official test dates aren't normally released until Late Jan/Feb time and normally kick off at the start of March. I always nip up to Oulton and watch the Renault's and the F3's, always a good way to feed the habit after you havn't heard or smelt one of the beasts since October! Gets a bit boring after an hour or two though as obviously you don't know whats going on...but it's good for meeting and chatting with people and drivers as obviously its much more relaxed than a race weekend.

Ian Sowman · 21 Oct 2004, 19:56 (Ref:1131037)

Over 70 entries already for the WHT, and a good package of supports.

Suze · 21 Oct 2004, 20:04 (Ref:1131046)

Such as? (please!)

diz · 21 Oct 2004, 20:06 (Ref:1131049)

Looks like Wales is well covered then [says he sheepishly, unable to fully explain what he means in this forum] ;p and skips off back to Club Level Single Seaters, where we are classed as

;p

Ian Sowman · 21 Oct 2004, 20:14 (Ref:1131063)

Minis, 8 Clubs Revival Sports/Saloons, Clubmans, Silverstone School, Historic Sports Cars, BRDC Members race.

Suze · 21 Oct 2004, 20:19 (Ref:1131075)

Tempting...are the races Sunday only?

Ian Sowman · 21 Oct 2004, 20:22 (Ref:1131081)

Eight races each day from just after noon until about 4pm.

Suze · 21 Oct 2004, 20:23 (Ref:1131086)

Thanks Ian!

diz · 21 Oct 2004, 20:44 (Ref:1131120)

Quote:

Originally posted by Ian Sowman
Eight races each day from just after noon until about 4pm.

Just a tad more complete below. I just can't wait. I'm like a little kiddie waiting for Christmas.

BRDC WALTER HAYES TROPHY
SILVERSTONE
6-7th NOVEMBER 2004

PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE
Saturday 6th

09.00-09.15 Haggis Memorial Trophy Qualifying
09.25-09.40 Silverstone Race School Qualifying
09.50-10.05 8 Clubs Revival Qualifying
10.15-10.30 WHT FF1600 Heat 1 Qualifying
10.40-10.55 WHT FF1600 Heat 2 Qualifying
11.05-11.20 WHT FF1600 Heat 3 Qualifying
11.30-11.45 WHT FF1600 Heat 4 Qualifying

Racing from 12.20

Haggis Memorial Trophy 12 laps
Silverstone Race School 10 laps
8 Clubs Revival Race 1 12 laps
WHT FF1600 Heat 1 10 laps
WHT FF1600 Heat 2 10 laps
WHT FF1600 Heat 3 10 laps
WHT FF1600 Heat 4 10 laps
8 Clubs Revival Race 2 12 laps

Sunday 7th

11.05-11.20 BRDC Historic Sportscars Qualifying
11.30-1145 Mini Challenge Qualifying
1155-12-10 BRDC Members Race Qualifying

Racing from 12.25

WHT FF1600 Last Chance 8 laps
Mini Challenge (or other) 12 laps
BRDC Historic Sportscars 12 laps
WHT FF1600 Semi Final 1 12 laps
WHT FF1600 Semi Final 2 12 laps
Silverstone Race School 10 laps
BRDC Members Race 15 laps
WHT FF1600 Final 15 laps

Suze · 21 Oct 2004, 20:46 (Ref:1131129)

Sunday from 12:25 is what I may aim for...what's the BRDC members race normally like? Not bothered about the historic sportscars tbh!

jminsh · 21 Oct 2004, 20:54 (Ref:1131140)

Probabley 15 laps of zimmer frame racing seeing as a high percentage of members are over 50 !!

diz · 21 Oct 2004, 20:56 (Ref:1131142)

Quote:

Originally posted by jminsh
Probabley 15 laps of zimmer frame racing seeing as a high percentage of members are over 50 !!

I hope your old man isn't reading this Jason. You never know, he could be a lurker.

Suze · 21 Oct 2004, 20:56 (Ref:1131145)

That's what I was worried about ! (Please note any BRDC members racers / historic sportscar racers - I am not trying to stereotype! Just past experience!).