Silverstone Classic - Page 7

**Peter Mallett** · 30 Jul 2016, 07:06 (Ref:3661982)

I plan to wander around with cameras today. See you later.

brands · 30 Jul 2016, 07:34 (Ref:3661984)

Judging by the Paddock Bite queue it's going to be a busy day.
After shooting far too many photos yesterday I will try and just watch today

gary396 · 30 Jul 2016, 07:55 (Ref:3661986)

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Originally Posted by brands

After shooting far too many photos yesterday I will try and just watch today

Resistance is futile! 😀

brands · 30 Jul 2016, 14:23 (Ref:3662038)

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Originally Posted by gary396

Resistance is futile! 😀

So it seems

Thundersports · 30 Jul 2016, 17:09 (Ref:3662130)

Is there a live stream?

jcdeleted · 30 Jul 2016, 20:19 (Ref:3662258)

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Originally Posted by Thundersports

Is there a live stream?

AFAIK, audio but no video. Goodwood, Monaco and Le Mans all do live streaming, so why not Silverstone? Half a dozen potential extra ticket sales?? I don't think so. Doesn't make sense to grumpy old me.

grantp · 30 Jul 2016, 20:21 (Ref:3662260)

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Originally Posted by Thundersports

Is there a live stream?

The live commentary is being broadcast alongside the Live Timing on the MST web site.

I have to say that despite a few timing glitches that took a while to catch up with pitstops and things the new screen display is a huge advance and the sound quality of the audio stream was excellent during the times I was listening.

The commentary content was also excellent IMO.

The new bloke seemed to know what he was talking about and understood what he was seeing. Good choice.

grantp · 30 Jul 2016, 20:24 (Ref:3662266)

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Originally Posted by jcdeleted

AFAIK, audio but no video. Goodwood, Monaco and Le Mans all do live streaming, so why not Silverstone? Half a dozen potential extra ticket sales?? I don't think so. Doesn't make sense to grumpy old me.

Budget I would guess - or no one, film company or sponsor, wants to take it on.

The other three locations you mention are, IMO, somewhat more photogenic too.

jcdeleted · 30 Jul 2016, 20:40 (Ref:3662279)

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Originally Posted by grantp

Budget I would guess - or no one, film company or sponsor, wants to take it on.

The other three locations you mention are, IMO, somewhat more photogenic too.

Fair points, well made sir. However, given that video is being broadcast live at the circuit anyway, would it cost much to stream it? I'm only asking 'cos I'm a relative Luddite. Regards. JCdeleted.

grantp · 30 Jul 2016, 20:48 (Ref:3662280)

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Originally Posted by jcdeleted

Fair points, well made sir. However, given that video is being broadcast live at the circuit anyway, would it cost much to stream it? I'm only asking 'cos I'm a relative Luddite. Regards. JCdeleted.

Also a good point - especially since the commentators were referring to it and describing the highlights re-runs.

Technical constraints? Though I can't imagine what they would be.

Maybe there is a secret link somewhere?

jcdeleted · 30 Jul 2016, 20:54 (Ref:3662286)

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Originally Posted by grantp

Also a good point - especially since the commentators were referring to it and describing the highlights re-runs.

Technical constraints? Though I can't imagine what they would be.

Maybe there is a secret link somewhere?

If anyone finds it, please let us know. Absolutely agree about the quality of the commentary, especially when the timing went haywire. Just wish I was there.

Cliff Ryan · 30 Jul 2016, 21:40 (Ref:3662307)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

I plan to wander around with cameras today. See you later.

Looks like your day went to plan then!

Tomorrow we shall mostly be trying to emulate Tony Dron

brands · 30 Jul 2016, 22:17 (Ref:3662321)

Excellent days racing. Big grids, nice tin and lots of good racing throughout the fields.
Wandered around the old paddock, shops, car clubs etc early and then settled down to watch the races from Luffield. Took too many photos again. Spotted a couple of tenthers but they were busy, will try and pop by tomorrow.

geordiecriag101 · 30 Jul 2016, 22:59 (Ref:3662328)

Yep i will agree with Brands on that one, been another great day out, sad that tomorrow the last day as the first 2 gone over so fast.

Like wise taken way too many pics / vids, oh well never mind there be more takken tomorrow

**John Turner** · 31 Jul 2016, 09:28 (Ref:3662394)

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Originally Posted by grantp

The new bloke seemed to know what he was talking about and understood what he was seeing. Good choice.

Naturally!

Was there Friday and yesterday. Saw the morning races but left mid afternoon after only partially completing my task of catching up with friends - yes, I know, they were avoiding me!

Staying at home today but will tune into this audio thingy!

Cliff Ryan · 31 Jul 2016, 11:42 (Ref:3662485)

Just finished 1st in class, 7th in Tony Dron race, 25th overall started 42nd out of 45, great first finish for a very well built car - Thanks Mike!

**John Turner** · 31 Jul 2016, 12:12 (Ref:3662502)

Great stuff, Cliff.

**Peter Mallett** · 31 Jul 2016, 12:32 (Ref:3662505)

Well done you two.

No idea where I finished overall, still no results although 4th in class. Minor bit of rubbing from Group A Rover that I was passing. Overall good fun if very slippery.

Cliff Ryan · 31 Jul 2016, 12:56 (Ref:3662515)

Thanks Pete, I got Tony Dron to sign our trophies!

grantp · 31 Jul 2016, 14:42 (Ref:3662600)

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Originally Posted by Cliff Ryan

Just finished 1st in class, 7th in Tony Dron race, 25th overall started 42nd out of 45, great first finish for a very well built car - Thanks Mike!

Fastest lap in class too!.

All of these details should be listed here for posterity.

delta · 31 Jul 2016, 15:29 (Ref:3662625)

Good job you two . The only success from our corner of the paddock . Best part of my weekend apart from entertaining all the Marshall's Friday is now . Bike ride home and stopping for a couple of pints . 😀

grantp · 31 Jul 2016, 17:13 (Ref:3662652)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Well done you two.

No idea where I finished overall, still no results although 4th in class. Minor bit of rubbing from Group A Rover that I was passing. Overall good fun if very slippery.

22nd Peter.

gary396 · 31 Jul 2016, 18:57 (Ref:3662677)

Well done to Mike, Cliff and Peter - was an all round good race with some good battles right the way through the grid.

Not been home long enough to go through all the photos but here's a couple of batches with the aforementioned 'stars'. No doubt more to follow in the coming days!

gary396 · 31 Jul 2016, 19:00 (Ref:3662680)

Second mini-batch. Apologies - the last one is of Cliff in the Escort and is out of sequence i.e. this was before the changeover to Mike.

Mike Bell · 31 Jul 2016, 19:23 (Ref:3662685)

Nice Gary! Thank you.

First race for the car (can't count qually at Goodwood MM last year), absolutely no idea on set-up, tyre pressures etc., so think it went well. Been trying to download data from MST but struggling on iPad / Safari- is that normal?

BTW also my first race wearing a FHR (thanks to Delta lending me his

) and have to say- didn't even notice...... Advantage of a tall saloon like the Escort is that getting in and out is not compromised- guess a small GT will be different!

Great to read so many positive comments on tenths about the event. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but the organisers really have listened over the years to feedback from competitors. This was easiest and most relaxed visit for us so far. Hope it was the same for spectators?

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