2012 meetings

[Burnsie]

Originally Posted by m1fcf

Based on the last few years, hasn't it normally been same weekend as FoS, so British GP minus a week?

You're right. In that case I should be free that weekend I hope the HSCC are running it as a three-day meeting again.

[Alan Green]

As HairyDJ has pointed out, Britcar 24 has now moved a week earlier 21-23 Sept (confirmed by Britcar commentator).

Just a heads up as well so people don't get too confused (which they are doing!):
- Donington in July - 6hrs European Le Mans Series round (Le Mans cars up to LMP2, F.Le Mans & GTs)
- Silverstone in August - 1000km (6hrs) World Endurance Championship round (what was Intercontinental Le Man Series last year, with the full set of Le Mans cars including the works LMP1 Audis / Peugeots / Toyotas / ??? , plus LMP2 & GTs)

[Woolley]

Originally Posted by Alan Green

As HairyDJ has pointed out, Britcar 24 has now moved a week earlier 21-23 Sept (confirmed by Britcar commentator).

Just a heads up as well so people don't get too confused (which they are doing!):
- Donington in July - 6hrs European Le Mans Series round (Le Mans cars up to LMP2, F.Le Mans & GTs)
- Silverstone in August - 1000km (6hrs) World Endurance Championship round (what was Intercontinental Le Man Series last year, with the full set of Le Mans cars including the works LMP1 Audis / Peugeots / Toyotas / ??? , plus LMP2 & GTs)

Blast you, Britcar, back to clashing with Shelsley. LMS @ Donington and Silverstone is better news.

[Woolley]

Originally Posted by Alan Green

Silverstone in August - 1000km (6hrs) World Endurance Championship round

Wonder what the thinking is behind having this on Saturday? Presumably it'll be the usual 3 days meaning working marshals will need to get Thursday and Friday off ahead of the bank holiday week-end. Numbers tend to be very low for a Friday so I imagine Thursday may be a little desperate.

[Woolley]

Originally Posted by Alan Green

Silverstone in August - 1000km (6hrs) World Endurance Championship round

Wonder what the thinking is behind having this on Saturday? Presumably it'll be the usual 3 days meaning working marshals will need to get Thursday and Friday off ahead of the bank holiday week-end. Numbers tend to be very low for a Friday so I imagine Thursday may be a little desperate.

[Burnsie]

As predicted by m1fcf, the HSCC Historic Superprix at Brands Hatch will be run on 30 June / 01 July.

[peter195001]

Originally Posted by Woolley

Wonder what the thinking is behind having this on Saturday? Presumably it'll be the usual 3 days meaning working marshals will need to get Thursday and Friday off ahead of the bank holiday week-end. Numbers tend to be very low for a Friday so I imagine Thursday may be a little desperate.

Or as in past, main race sat, and support races sunday,seem to remember fews years back LMES. endro on sat, and the rest sunday.

[pauln]

Silverstone Marshals Team membership packs are out this week, with availability form included.

World Endurance Championship is down as Fri/Sat/Sun 24th-26th August and Britcar 24 as 21st-23rd Sept

[NewYankee01]

Originally Posted by Burnsie

As predicted by m1fcf, the HSCC Historic Superprix at Brands Hatch will be run on 30 June / 01 July.

oh why does every top event have to be in the first 2 weeks of july? what about august or even late july?

[m1fcf]

Originally Posted by NewYankee01

oh why does every top event have to be in the first 2 weeks of july? what about august or even late july?

Because they are all staged to benefit from the warm glow of publicity that is the British GP. If you can persuade BCE to move the British GP to an August or Late July date, then I am sure the other events will follow.

[Woolley]

Originally Posted by peter195001

Or as in past, main race sat, and support races sunday,seem to remember fews years back LMES. endro on sat, and the rest sunday.

Good thinking, I forgot that. Evening race into the darkness, do we suspect? Hopefully without the biblical rainstorm we endured last time they did that!

[LandieLad]

As the costs, in the UK, of travelling to meetings are so high and still escalating the number I shall be attending in 2012 will have to be reduced by two thirds. But the 750MC remain a high priority as do any meetings with Legends.

[Steve Tarrant]

Originally Posted by Woolley

Good thinking, I forgot that. Evening race into the darkness, do we suspect? Hopefully without the biblical rainstorm we endured last time they did that!

All 6 hour WEC races will start at 1530 locally, so finishing in dusk/dark.

2005 was a wet race, but the 2004 event had a glorious sunset, so you never know!

[NewYankee01]

Originally Posted by m1fcf

Because they are all staged to benefit from the warm glow of publicity that is the British GP. If you can persuade BCE to move the British GP to an August or Late July date, then I am sure the other events will follow.

yes agreed its probably the race organisers perceiving when the public is most likely to be available + the gp but honestly, the amount of competition there is around that time, sometimes i dont know what event to pick!, itd take me about 6/7 years to alternate all the different meetings if i wanted to do them all... this year i think there was 4 barc events alone from the second weekend of july?! wth

[roys1]

Breaking news about the Britcar 24hr here.. http://britcar24hr.co.uk/cms/news.php?item.1192

[Woolley]

That's looking extremely blank, Roy. Is that because there was something and I can't see it or is it just a holding page until there is any?

[mattt]

Originally Posted by Woolley

That's looking extremely blank, Roy. Is that because there was something and I can't see it or is it just a holding page until there is any?

this message is on there

Britcar 24 Hour Ltd. and Silverstone Circuits Ltd. are awaiting a meeting and final decision from Whittlebury Village Parish council on the 19th January 2012 to gain thier approval for the continuation of the event at Silverstone in 2012. Due to the extraordinary duration and noise levels of this event, the Promoters and the venue obtain permission from the local parish councils prior to giving the event the go ahead.
Permission has been granted by Silverstone Parish Council and we look forward to receiving the decision from Whittlebury Parsh Council in the new year before we announce the date for the 2012 Britcar 24hrs.

[m1fcf]

Originally Posted by NewYankee01

yes agreed its probably the race organisers perceiving when the public is most likely to be available + the gp but honestly, the amount of competition there is around that time, sometimes i dont know what event to pick!, itd take me about 6/7 years to alternate all the different meetings if i wanted to do them all... this year i think there was 4 barc events alone from the second weekend of july?! wth

Then you makes your choice and takes your pick...either that or be patient?

[peter195001]

Originally Posted by Steve Tarrant

All 6 hour WEC races will start at 1530 locally, so finishing in dusk/dark.

2005 was a wet race, but the 2004 event had a glorious sunset, so you never know!

Think there of both, 2004, was flagging 'farm' 2005,. pit lane...what a choice, wanted to do ine endro in pit lane,,,,,,sheltered from must of wet stuff



pete

[gachjoel]

i've decided already that i'm going to be more selective with dates for 2012.
from the previous 2 seasons i feel the financial side out weighted the quality of racing.
and will be not looking to upgrade at further meetings and enjoy the life as an i/o.

[Stack]

Originally Posted by LandieLad

As the costs, in the UK, of travelling to meetings are so high and still escalating the number I shall be attending in 2012 will have to be reduced by two thirds. But the 750MC remain a high priority as do any meetings with Legends.

I would think flying from Melbourne would add quite a bit to the costs.....

[Woolley]

Originally Posted by mattt

this message is on there

Quote:
Britcar 24 Hour Ltd. and Silverstone Circuits Ltd. are awaiting a meeting and final decision from Whittlebury Village Parish council on the 19th January 2012 to gain thier approval for the continuation of the event at Silverstone in 2012. Due to the extraordinary duration and noise levels of this event, the Promoters and the venue obtain permission from the local parish councils prior to giving the event the go ahead.
Permission has been granted by Silverstone Parish Council and we look forward to receiving the decision from Whittlebury Parsh Council in the new year before we announce the date for the 2012 Britcar 24hrs.

Thank you. So if the parish council don't give permission I vote we rename Abbey...

[expaddockrunner]

15 April WTCC now BTCC!
Confirmed by the WMSC Meeting Today

FIA WORLD ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP

The 2012 calendar is confirmed as follows:

25/08GBR6 Hours of SilverstoneSilverstone** Subject to the ASN confirmation

[Bryan Degerlund]

Originally Posted by expaddockrunner

15 April WTCC now BTCC!
Confirmed by the WMSC Meeting Today

FIA WORLD ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP

The 2012 calendar is confirmed as follows:

25/08GBR6 Hours of SilverstoneSilverstone** Subject to the ASN confirmation

WTCC ... Donington 15 - 17 July.

[Steven Humphrey]

Originally Posted by Bryan Degerlund

WTCC ... Donington 15 - 17 July.

Not according to Autosport -

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/96679