Britcar 24hours 2009 - Page 2

Dean Watson · 22 Sep 2008, 21:31 (Ref:2295655)

it will be on my list as soon as the availability forms are ready

mattt · 22 Sep 2008, 21:35 (Ref:2295659)

I might be there, might not be

All depends whether the date changes as it clashes with BTCC at Rockingham and by that time, i will probably be at uni by then or in the process of going there

PieMan · 22 Sep 2008, 21:43 (Ref:2295671)

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Originally Posted by fazza

James has a number of ideas he is working on that also include a street circuit but as we all know ideas sometime come to fruition and sometimes don't

I agree. People like JT throw ideas and statements around like mud, just to see what sticks or generates a reaction. That's enterprise and some is probably just negotiation tactics. Without people like JT we'd all be stuck at home with nothing to do.

PieMan · 22 Sep 2008, 22:20 (Ref:2295694)

If things turn out to be similar to this year (i.e. the BRSCC running the event at Silverstone with me as Chief Marshal) then I'll let everybody know and open my list as soon as I get the word.

It's great that the event is attracting more support (back in 2005 I was alone at Vale for the Friday daylight sessions, even the hairy Dutch Super Cup races) because it means that I can also ask for volunteers to help behind the scenes without the risk of robbing people from the track. This in turn means better support for those who are around the track and will probably encourage even more people to come because it's less of a survival exercise.

There's a 'critical mass' for most meetings and we're getting there for this one. I was told by one of the Clerks that Race Control really appreciated the fact that this year a much greater proportion of incidents could be dealt with under local yellows or a very short SC period (one person might be able to push one undamaged car on smooth level ground, perhaps with the help of the driver, but four - better still eight with some fresh from a proper break - can do a whole lot more in a lot less time).

Having thought about what's happened this year I suggest that people who often marshal at Silverstone, particularly at more than one club's events, may find it more convenient volunteering to the circuit. This applies for all duties, not just what's now called Track Marshalling, because the names for other duties do get passed on to the clubs. Everbody else is probably better off volunteering to the organising club - either direct, at www.marshals.org.uk or via their BMMC regional Comp Sec (if they are a member).

Either way, see you there!

AR-CoolC · 23 Sep 2008, 09:09 (Ref:2295889)

Count me in as soon as the forms are out.

alexhall · 23 Sep 2008, 10:54 (Ref:2295965)

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Originally Posted by AR-CoolC

Count me in as soon as the forms are out.

I hate using the term "+1" but it applies here...

White flag man · 23 Sep 2008, 18:09 (Ref:2296294)

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Originally Posted by White flag man

Me too Stig,
Nothing against the 24hrs, but I really enjoyed the Revival 2 years ago and since then the dates have clashed.
Lets hope we can do both

Well, after such a great weekend, I'm afraid if it clashes with Goodwood next year.............Goodwood will have to wait!
Don't care when, don't care where, I'll be there.

stuarty101 · 23 Sep 2008, 20:39 (Ref:2296414)

Count me in, had a great time and will definately be back for more.

richrad smith · 30 Sep 2008, 15:19 (Ref:2301191)

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Originally Posted by aland

if I can car share with any of the scottish mafia I would love to do it

I'll Second that request for a car share seeing as I missed this years

ChrisA · 30 Sep 2008, 18:30 (Ref:2301331)

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Originally Posted by White flag man

Well, after such a great weekend, I'm afraid if it clashes with Goodwood next year.............Goodwood will have to wait!
Don't care when, don't care where, I'll be there.

And the Touring Cars (BTCC) at Rockingham.

speedy jon · 30 Sep 2008, 18:40 (Ref:2301343)

why do they have all the good events on the same weekend??
i done this yrs revival and loved it but would also like to do the 24hrs.
i want to do both really but will have to make a my mind up when the forms come out.

PieMan · 30 Sep 2008, 23:33 (Ref:2301560)

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Originally Posted by richrad smith

I'll Second that request for a car share seeing as I missed this years

Welcome aboard - no doubt Paul W will help you sort something out, so long as you don't leave it until the last minute.

aland · 1 Oct 2008, 09:38 (Ref:2301838)

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Originally Posted by richrad smith

I'll Second that request for a car share seeing as I missed this years

nice one, whereabouts are you as 30 mins from KH can mean cumbernauld, edinboro, fife or perth??? I know Paul is in polo mint city, I am ayrshire. hopefully we will get something organised, hire a minibus starting from fife and working down towards the M74 might be cheaper than 3 or 4 carloads

pauwilson · 1 Oct 2008, 19:05 (Ref:2302259)

We could hire Piemans burgervan he is going to get for next year, and knock up a few Deep fried Mars Bars suppers en-route!!!!!

stuarty101 · 1 Oct 2008, 19:19 (Ref:2302268)

maybe you could ask 'captain slow' to drive the mini-bus, at least he'll get at the same time as everybody else.

aland · 1 Oct 2008, 21:17 (Ref:2302354)

who is captain slow from KH anyway, good shout about the chippy van Mr W got to be better than stopping at southwaite for fodder

Dunc · 1 Oct 2008, 23:47 (Ref:2302423)

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Originally Posted by pauwilson

We could hire Piemans burgervan he is going to get for next year, and knock up a few Deep fried Mars Bars suppers en-route!!!!!

I could look after the stock

Shelagh · 2 Oct 2008, 18:58 (Ref:2302974)

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Originally Posted by Dunc

I could look after the stock

I can see this van idea getting out of hand. I can also see the Scots (that's with one tee) taking over to ensure the deep fried mars bars

But not if the Scots are put in charge of the stock

PieLady
PS: for anyone unaware, the surname is Scott (with two tees)!!!

pauwilson · 2 Oct 2008, 19:49 (Ref:2303009)

Shelagh, we could adopt you for the weekend and you could be
Scott(ch)PieLady

Dunc, if you looked after the stock then Piemans "critical mass" mentioned earlier in the post would there and a bit more:rofl

Shelagh · 3 Oct 2008, 19:39 (Ref:2303630)

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Originally Posted by pauwilson

Shelagh, we could adopt you for the weekend and you could be
Scott(ch)PieLady

Can I be on a promise? I would love to be adopted by the Scottish contingent - but only if I got to wear one of the hats (maybe the Nessie one) rather than a kilt.

Only a year to go, then!!!

Pie(or whatever)Lady

richrad smith · 7 Oct 2008, 15:12 (Ref:2306176)

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Originally Posted by PieMan

Welcome aboard - no doubt Paul W will help you sort something out, so long as you don't leave it until the last minute.

Wont be leaving it itll the last minute

my name is top of the list when the forms come out

pete avery · 7 Oct 2008, 15:15 (Ref:2306178)

sorry to trouble you new to this where can i get the 2009 dates for the btcc please

Red_08 · 7 Oct 2008, 16:15 (Ref:2306227)

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Originally Posted by pete avery

sorry to trouble you new to this where can i get the 2009 dates for the btcc please

Hi and welcome Pete,

Your best bet for BTCC calendar is on the BTCC website.
If it's for marshalling, I'd hang on until the new year for the volunteering forms because they'll be on those.

gachjoel · 7 Oct 2008, 17:51 (Ref:2306288)

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Originally Posted by pete avery

sorry to trouble you new to this where can i get the 2009 dates for the btcc please

1) 4th - 5th April - Brands
(2) 25th - 26th April - Thruxton
(3) 16th - 17th May - Donington Park (national)
(4) 30th - 31st May - Oulton Park Island
(5) 13th - 14th June - Croft
(6) 1st - 2nd August - Snetterton (TBA)
(7) 15th - 16th August - Knockhill
(8) 29th - 30th August - Silverstone (TAB)
(9) 19th - 20th September - Rockingham (int.Super Sports)
(10) 3rd - 4th October - Brands Hatch (GP)

These are only the provisional dates

richrad smith · 8 Oct 2008, 13:27 (Ref:2306805)

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Originally Posted by aland

nice one, whereabouts are you as 30 mins from KH can mean cumbernauld, edinboro, fife or perth??? I know Paul is in polo mint city, I am ayrshire. hopefully we will get something organised, hire a minibus starting from fife and working down towards the M74 might be cheaper than 3 or 4 carloads

Perth, the hiring of a mini bus Is something that I personally think should be explored

I am all for anything suggested that will help keep cost down

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