Silverstone 'Classic' Festival 09 - The Event - Page 5

Steven Humphrey · 22 May 2009, 13:11 (Ref:2467055)

Forgive my ignorance but what was the issue with the 'classic' Abbey?

Peter Horsman · 22 May 2009, 13:15 (Ref:2467060)

See thread 'F1 Abbey Disappointment For Historics' for the sorry story.........

terence · 22 May 2009, 17:59 (Ref:2467211)

Quote:

Originally Posted by LYNX

I discussed this question with Silverstone officials at Media Day - apparently after all the hulabalu of last years complaints, the dissenters faded away.......? So to make a return to the original set up pressure has to be applied continuously, pedal to the floor.

I beg to differ,but only a handfull of people cannot make much of an impact.Would have been more effective if MORE people had made a fuss rather just becoming "Bullet Maker's". Added to this,IF the people who look after these thing's at the circuit actually had the decency to reply to a stream of letter's,we might have actually gotten somewhere.Appethy at Silverstone? no never!!!

rbs · 23 May 2009, 10:51 (Ref:2467541)

Quote:

Originally Posted by terence bower

I beg to differ,but only a handfull of people cannot make much of an impact.Would have been more effective if MORE people had made a fuss rather just becoming "Bullet Maker's". Added to this,IF the people who look after these thing's at the circuit actually had the decency to reply to a stream of letter's,we might have actually gotten somewhere.Appethy at Silverstone? no never!!!

Do not forget that it is the MSA that issues the circuit license. There must have been something they did not like for the circuit not to be given a license, I am sure it is not Silverstone who just decided not to use the old circuit.

terence · 23 May 2009, 20:42 (Ref:2467827)

Also,do not forget that any given circuit HAS to apply for said license,or indeed to make the required improvements that may have suggested.

simon drabble · 27 May 2009, 11:33 (Ref:2470140)

It is with heavy heart that I read the Pussy Cat Dolls are not playing at the Classic. Having thought about it I can only suggest that we continue the motor racing driver connection and request that our new hero, Jenson Button, might enlist the talents of his latest squeeze instead and provide a lingerie modelling show!!

**Peter Mallett** · 27 May 2009, 11:51 (Ref:2470154)

I'm glad I'm not going now!

delta · 27 May 2009, 11:54 (Ref:2470157)

Dont worry everyone as we are having the 10/10 BBQ that night anyway.

terence · 27 May 2009, 11:55 (Ref:2470158)

Waitress's??

simon drabble · 27 May 2009, 12:02 (Ref:2470166)

sorry edited as off topic..

Steven Humphrey · 27 May 2009, 12:30 (Ref:2470186)

Looks like there's no Santana either- according to the official website, it's just Blue, with further acts to be announced. Did note that the concerts are now free to ticket holders, which is a good thing I think.

Enrico Spaggiari · 27 May 2009, 12:32 (Ref:2470188)

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Originally Posted by Peter Horsman

Apparently Silverstone have sent in computer drawings of the track/measurements of Abbey and are now awaiting a decision from the FIA as to whether they will allow its use for some types of cars,IE,historics.See-ing as the drawings were sent a couple of weeks ago[and Silverstone are chasing an answer]perhaps we could have this feature back for next season.
So said on 1 October last year. Anyone know what happenned?

Hi Peter.
I am wondering why you hate so much the modern Abbey corner layout ...

.
Anyway, the old one would be great.
Are you coming to Monza ?
Cheers.
Wneico

simon drabble · 27 May 2009, 12:34 (Ref:2470191)

I dont know the reason behind it but I think its a good idea to have bands in the evening as it helps create a party atmosphere and mixing it with a younger band and an older one is the right idea...

**Peter Mallett** · 27 May 2009, 12:39 (Ref:2470198)

Quote:

Originally Posted by terence bower

Waitress's??

Yeah The Waitresses were pretty good, are they still together?

delta · 27 May 2009, 12:40 (Ref:2470199)

No Santana ok BBQ now saturday night.Not happy.

**Peter Mallett** · 27 May 2009, 12:40 (Ref:2470200)

On a more serious note, is there any news on entries and grid sizes? In particular I'd be interested to know how many ST's are there (although personally I think it inappropriate).

terence · 27 May 2009, 13:08 (Ref:2470217)

Quote:

Originally Posted by delta

No Santana ok BBQ now saturday night.Not happy.

I have no doubt that you'll forget all about it this weekend.

**BertMk2** · 27 May 2009, 13:27 (Ref:2470224)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

On a more serious note, is there any news on entries and grid sizes? In particular I'd be interested to know how many ST's are there (although personally I think it inappropriate).

The number of STs present will be the deciding factor as to whether I go or not, an entry list would be very useful.

simon drabble · 27 May 2009, 13:43 (Ref:2470233)

excuse my ignorance but what is an ST? Super Tourer??

**BertMk2** · 27 May 2009, 13:50 (Ref:2470241)

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Originally Posted by simon drabble

excuse my ignorance but what is an ST? Super Tourer??

Yep. There is a race purely for Super Tourers

delta · 27 May 2009, 15:37 (Ref:2470292)

Im with as well Simon what sort of car is a ST.

terence · 27 May 2009, 15:57 (Ref:2470301)

Super Tourer.

Alan Crook · 27 May 2009, 16:02 (Ref:2470304)

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Originally Posted by BertMk2

The number of STs present will be the deciding factor as to whether I go or not, an entry list would be very useful.

If you look on the Super Touring Car Register website they say there are 34 cars showing an interest.

terence · 27 May 2009, 16:16 (Ref:2470315)

It'll be good to see the 95 Cavalier again [Cleland] Wonder why its not in its original Grey and Blue livery. Pretty good grid starting to show now Alan.

Alan Crook · 27 May 2009, 16:19 (Ref:2470316)

These are only cars that have shown an interest, I doubt they will all be entered.

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