Silverstone Classic 2011 - long evenings again - Page 2

FRENCHIE44T · 9 Dec 2010, 00:27 (Ref:2801760)

Unfortunatly I am working on the Saturday of this weekend, but will probably make myself available for Sunday.

Steven Humphrey · 9 Dec 2010, 09:46 (Ref:2801875)

If you can make the Friday, I recommend it. Much more laid back crowd wise plus you get to see all of the cars before the mechanical gremlins take hold!

vw_nut · 10 Dec 2010, 00:32 (Ref:2802247)

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Originally Posted by ascarracinguk

is it just me but i actually love the long day at the classic, love twiight races...HOWEVER!!!....it needs to be something worth staying up for....put the group c or WSM back as the night race....truely awesome

agreeed with that this event is amzing and i love the liong day the into evening last year was not the same without the big cars doing it please bring this back that would make it the perfect weekend racing socially i shell be voting with my feet also and be there

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JimW · 10 Dec 2010, 09:27 (Ref:2802346)

It is good to see that the timetable is known well in advance so that people can make an informed choice as to whether to go or not.

That way those of us who do go merely indulge in a bit of rueful chatter about a late night and no actual whinging. Result.

Celebrity races? - Ah well, you can't win them all and the splendid selection of other cars makes up for it. (For me only of course.

)

Regards

Jim

**Woolley** · 10 Dec 2010, 13:40 (Ref:2802439)

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Originally Posted by JimW

It is good to see that the timetable is known well in advance so that people can make an informed choice as to whether to go or not.

Quite right. All I ask is that I know when I'm volunteering what I'm volunteering for, then I can decide if it fits into my personal criteria before committing myself.

Where I complain is when I only find out a week before when the passes arrive, so good on the organisers for getting this information out nice and early. Wouldn't it be lovely if the expected content of all meetings was available at volunteering time?

Paul Mann · 11 Dec 2010, 08:40 (Ref:2802862)

I love this meeting and will be there again for 2011.

Post chiefs can rotate and supper could be provided too

M Greenslade · 11 Dec 2010, 12:18 (Ref:2802909)

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Originally Posted by Paul Mann

I love this meeting and will be there again for 2011.

Post chiefs can rotate and supper could be provided too

Who relieves the Post Chief?

Bladders..........

The Fat Clerk · 11 Dec 2010, 13:33 (Ref:2802933)

The Post Chiefs Wife?

ascarracinguk · 11 Dec 2010, 14:31 (Ref:2802948)

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Originally Posted by The Fat Clerk

The Post Chiefs Wife?

NAUGHTY BOY!!!...BEHAVE!!!

M Greenslade · 11 Dec 2010, 17:24 (Ref:2803001)

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Originally Posted by ascarracinguk

NAUGHTY BOY!!!...BEHAVE!!!

I say old boy, really, it is all very well for you married types!!!!!!!

Bladders.......

Shelagh · 11 Dec 2010, 19:32 (Ref:2803062)

This is always a "must do" on our calendar, although we only normally do Friday/Saturday.

However, if they are talking about long, long days again then I, for one, will be voting with my feet. You may have my services for one long day, but not for two on the trot.

I thought that the organisers had changed after this year - so hoped that a better timetable was on the cards. As said, I'm not prepared to put up with the c~~p we put up with this year - both timetable and conditions.

' Nuff said from me.....

SouthportFC Fan · 13 Dec 2010, 17:07 (Ref:2803927)

The OP Gold Cup is going to be my major HSCC meeting of this year, not the Classic.

I haven't checked the calendar yet, but I might go to Mallory for the first time instead of my 'home'circuit.

The Fat Clerk · 14 Dec 2010, 12:16 (Ref:2804319)

You'll be more than welcome Steve.

Saucy · 18 Dec 2010, 12:44 (Ref:2805967)

Its a great event with some great racing and some awesome cars!! Its also simple if you dont like long days then simply dont attend instead of moaning about it.
Yes they could do with tightening the calendar of events somewhat so we dont have to listen to opera and wait 40mins before the next race but its what they do and as adults we have a choice.
To those that are new to marshalling or the event then I would say have a go and if you dont like it then dont do it next year. But until you try it you will never know.

PULSERACING · 18 Dec 2010, 17:10 (Ref:2806049)

A weekend at silverstone never has long days, a weekend with the missus,now thats a long day.

cowchap · 19 Dec 2010, 12:33 (Ref:2806284)

One of the first meetings I sign up for every year-love it. As far as I'm concerned if I make the trip to a circiut the more time racing the better!

FRENCHIE44T · 14 Jul 2011, 21:40 (Ref:2926816)

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Originally Posted by FRENCHIE44T

Unfortunatly I am working on the Saturday of this weekend, but will probably make myself available for Sunday.

Got a swop now, but coming up on Saturday to look round & go to the concert & marshal on Sunday.

FRENCHIE44T · 14 Jul 2011, 21:42 (Ref:2926817)

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Originally Posted by Steven Humphrey

I'll be there again-always been one of my favourite meetings. Yes, it's a long day on Saturday but I marshal because I enjoy marshalling-why on earth worry about a meeting being a couple of hours longer than the norm?

Just wondering, does anyone moan about Britcar 24Hr?

Bodger · 14 Jul 2011, 22:17 (Ref:2926836)

I will be staying for the weekend from Thursday, but I have decided to do Friday and Sunday but not Sat.

Sat I will be spending time with my Sister and her friend for the day

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Looking forward to the meeting though, not done it before.
Should be good.

Guinness2702 · 14 Jul 2011, 22:39 (Ref:2926852)

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Originally Posted by FRENCHIE44T

Just wondering, does anyone moan about Britcar 24Hr?

Yes. Can't remember his name, but the guy who started on Saturday morning for the supports, and then ran pit exit for the 24 actually came on the radio at 10.30am on Sunday *whinging* that he wanted someone to cover for him so he could take a break. He went off post *during a race* for 4 hours to sleep

gachjoel · 15 Jul 2011, 05:43 (Ref:2926918)

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Originally Posted by FRENCHIE44T

Just wondering, does anyone moan about Britcar 24Hr?

well be a bit hard to moan, the meeting won't run over like most do.
does what it say's on the tin

MotorBreath · 15 Jul 2011, 10:13 (Ref:2927004)

The Wife & I will be doing the Saturday. We did our taster day about a month ago but this will be our first full day on the bank. Really looking forward to it!!

Gerryc · 15 Jul 2011, 12:20 (Ref:2927045)

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Originally Posted by MotorBreath

The Wife & I will be doing the Saturday. We did our taster day about a month ago but this will be our first full day on the bank. Really looking forward to it!!

Great to see Dave and I didn't scare you off; come and say hello if you see me at sign-on. Have fun,

Gerry

FRENCHIE44T · 17 Jul 2011, 01:41 (Ref:2927558)

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Originally Posted by gachjoel

well be a bit hard to moan, the meeting won't run over like most do.
does what it say's on the tin

Looking forward to it.

chriskench · 17 Jul 2011, 08:30 (Ref:2927632)

has anyone got the sign on info for this yet ie what time is sign on and where sign on is? i take it its in the normal place as i havent got any info yet thanks

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