HSCC at Donington - Page 2

The STIG · 1 Apr 2009, 16:17 (Ref:2430685)

IT does show a bridge - but it got a tunnel instead for some reason.

Pictures during construction : http://www.latphoto.co.uk/photos;sea...onington&pp=25

Looks like they've built the ramps into the tunnel too close to the sides of the track

Dave 455 · 1 Apr 2009, 17:28 (Ref:2430738)

Thats right Stig, the entrance and exit ramps nearly touch the racetrack at both sides, probably to save money because they have none.
Thats probably where the bridge went - too expensive so built a tunnell.

Dave Brand · 1 Apr 2009, 18:08 (Ref:2430762)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PieMan

The plan on Donington's website shows a bridge, not a tunnel

I believe the tunnel is a temporary measure, designed to allow access for construction plant into the infield with the minimum of disruption.

Dave 455 · 1 Apr 2009, 19:59 (Ref:2430844)

It is definatley not temporary, robert feranall is blaming Tilke for the tunnell saying it was part of his 2010 masterplan

Col_Rugby · 2 Apr 2009, 12:35 (Ref:2431336)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Brand

I believe the tunnel is a temporary measure, designed to allow access for construction plant into the infield with the minimum of disruption.

That made me laugh Dave.

Nearly losing a couple of meetings & having a neutralised area to race on, minimal disruption......

Dave Brand · 2 Apr 2009, 15:08 (Ref:2431495)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Col_Rugby

Nearly losing a couple of meetings & having a neutralised area to race on, minimal disruption......

Oi, don't shoot the messenger!

Stack · 2 Apr 2009, 17:04 (Ref:2431599)

Good entry..... http://www.hscc.org.uk/resources/Pro...try%20List.pdf

rbs · 2 Apr 2009, 17:48 (Ref:2431646)

It is always a good entry, and I understand that there are more entries than on the published list.

Fay · 3 Apr 2009, 07:41 (Ref:2432082)

If anyone would like to do post 12, 14, 15 or 17 please phone me!!!

Col_Rugby · 3 Apr 2009, 12:26 (Ref:2432318)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fay

If anyone would like to do post 12, 14, 15 or 17 please phone me!!!

They must be the one's with no toilets then

Sorry Fay but I have to work

otherwise I'd come & help out

Alan Green · 3 Apr 2009, 12:28 (Ref:2432320)

Fay,
At work & can't call you, but I'll flag/obs one of those posts if you need. No preference (does post 15 still exist though - isn't that where the tunnel is?)
Al.

Fay · 3 Apr 2009, 12:34 (Ref:2432325)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Green

Fay,
At work & can't call you, but I'll flag/obs one of those posts if you need. No preference (does post 15 still exist though - isn't that where the tunnel is?)
Al.

Hi Al

Thanks for that. You will find out where it is when you get there then.

See you on Sunday.

Steven Humphrey · 3 Apr 2009, 16:36 (Ref:2432540)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fay

If anyone would like to do post 12, 14, 15 or 17 please phone me!!!

I'll be there and would love to help but I'm still a humble trainee!

The Flagman · 3 Apr 2009, 20:46 (Ref:2432761)

Judging by the fact that there will be permanent yellows by McLeans and Coppice were we to have a Safety Car period its going to be difficult to follow the new regs of flags going in all directions. My guess is that confusion will cover all us flaggies.

Its going to be disruptive to competitors and even less fun than usual for those on the bank. Should be interesting when we get into lapping. Maybe we'll just get a spread out snake round the circuit that closes up like under a safety car when they come to the restricted bit. That would be pure comedy.

After Hamilton's Australia debacle were a car to slow significantly or come to a halt in the yellow zone everyone would just have to park up to avoid the Clerk's Cane.

Suddenly I'm not looking forward to this one - hope HSCC get a refund.

Shelagh · 4 Apr 2009, 18:44 (Ref:2433494)

Was this yesterday? How did it go???

The STIG · 4 Apr 2009, 21:58 (Ref:2433613)

I do believe this meeting is tomorrow, Shelagh

Steven Humphrey · 6 Apr 2009, 11:19 (Ref:2434995)

The meeting went very well-big grids, great racing and sunshine! The yellow flag zone seemed to work, although 3 (I think) black flags were shown to drivers who passed there. Some people seemed to think it actually improved the racing as the zone acted like a safety car and bunched the field up! I was posted at the chicane so we had loads of overtaking going on there. Well done HSCC for making the most of a difficult situation (I heard the MGCC meeting went well too).

The tunnel area is a mess though and needs sorting quickly if the big events are going to happen this year. Heaven knows what the bike guys will make of it!

Fay · 6 Apr 2009, 11:35 (Ref:2435013)

I would like to thank all the marshals for their hard work yesterday.

In my opinion the racing was very good and we finished on time!!!

See you at the next meeting.

Fay Crook
HSCC Chief Marshal

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