British GT 2022

[Redshift]

Originally Posted by dwh43scale

It did have appeal at Oulton Park on Easter Monday as we slowly queued to get in ... or perhaps it's something to do with the environment / ambiance in which it is presented.

As I have said before elsewhere, I am sure that the challenge of driving Silverstone quickly is one the drivers relish. Unless you simply want to "have been there", it's less attractive for us humble spectators.

I concur with you regarding Oulton Park. I got there pretty early but was amazed at the number of cars already there at 8am. I would have gone to Silverstone but did my back in and didn't fancy doing a lot of walking and sitting somewhere that didn't allow me to follow the race fully.
As others have said, Silverstone don't seem to care much about anything other than F1, MotoGP and the Classic.

[BertMk2]

I'm another that has given up with Silverstone - the spectator experience there is awful compared with every other circuit I've been to. The only good experience at Silverstone was years ago when we rocked up on the Friday evening ahead of a race weekend and were given loads of food by the Williams F1 team that were packing up from a test (the rest of the weekend was standard Silverstone - toilets and showers not cleaned once whilst we were there.)

Is the Silverstone race result provisional still or have they sorted out the mess now? (It was only going to be provisional as there was an outstanding appeal of the Oulton result meaning that the success penalties on the pitstops couldn't be applied at Silverstone so would be added once the Oulton result was ratified).

[GregUK]

Originally Posted by BertMk2

I'm another that has given up with Silverstone - the spectator experience there is awful compared with every other circuit I've been to. The only good experience at Silverstone was years ago when we rocked up on the Friday evening ahead of a race weekend and were given loads of food by the Williams F1 team that were packing up from a test (the rest of the weekend was standard Silverstone - toilets and showers not cleaned once whilst we were there.)

Is the Silverstone race result provisional still or have they sorted out the mess now? (It was only going to be provisional as there was an outstanding appeal of the Oulton result meaning that the success penalties on the pitstops couldn't be applied at Silverstone so would be added once the Oulton result was ratified).

The results of Oulton Race 2 and Silverstone will remain provisional until the National Court heard RAM's appeal.

[justracing]

I love the sight of a full grid of GT cars especially when driven by some very talented drivers but as others have said Sillystone offers nothing for spectators. Just watched the race on the box and I was impressed with the commentary from Addison and co always on top of the sometimes confusing race and pit activities but as Ian Loggie said after that first lap carnage, why do some drivers treat a 3 hour race like a 20 minute sprint? Sad to see some top contenders knocked out so early and the number of pit crew mistakes incurring time penalties is pretty alarming particularly those incurred through departing a pit stop under the minimum time allotted.

[rbs]

I enjoyed the GT's it was the rest of the programme that was awful.


it was also great place to see & hear the new V16 BRM today.

[SnoodyMcFlude]

Originally Posted by rbs

I enjoyed the GT's it was the rest of the programme that was awful.

Thought the GT5 race on Sunday afternoon was a really corker, the single seater race before/after was pretty decent too.

[Alfaholic]

Originally Posted by rbs

I enjoyed the GT's it was the rest of the programme that was awful.


it was also great place to see & hear the new V16 BRM today.

I drove the two hours each way just for the GT race - I had no interest in any of the supports so got there at just on 11am and left just after the chequered flag fell at 2:30pm.

There's yet another section of the circuit that's currently inaccessible for spectators - the section from the end of the Copse concrete terracing to half way through Becketts - while they build the Escapade complex of holiday homes or whatever it is that Silverstone see as yet another money generating opportunity that does nothing for the 'normal' spectator.

[SnoodyMcFlude]

Got a "Tell us what you think" survey, gave 'em a bit of a review:

"What one thing would you change?"
"The customer experience. Silverstone should take a leaf out of MSV's book. Awkward ticketing experience (why isn't a weekend ticket just one ticket? Why do I have to download them from the website instead of being emailed), limited gates open (the gate at Club was open but the security man didn't have a scanner so couldn't gain access), limited grandstands (and not the popular ones) open, poor information leading up to the event, camping no available, toilets not cleaned properly. Feels like the track is only interested in Moto GP, F1 and the Classic while everything else gets the s***ty end of the stick.
Unfortunately this was the only date of the British GT calendar I can make, because my general advice to anyone is to avoid Silverstone and go to one of the other tracks which is actually enjoyable to attend."

[dwh43scale]

A gallery from the Silverstone round is now available here - https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzNWd8.

Experimenting with the 1.7x teleconverter on the 200-500 zoom gave me a maximum focal length of 850mm on some of the shots although through fence it seems to soften the image a little; aided and abetted by heat haze (yes, at Silverstone in early May !). Dodgy knee meant I stayed largely around Luffield.

[gomick]

The points standings after Silverstone have finally been updated...

[broadrun96]

So it looks like I will be travelling from the US this September and may have a chance to ditch the wife in London with her best friend and head out to Brands Hatch for the British GT that weekend.

Any advice on getting to the track and the British GT event there for a giant Yank invader? Not planning on renting a car at this point, that's up in the air but I would assume train/bus/taxi options first.

Many thanks in advance, if anyone is headed to Petit any time I'll return the favor, sorry favour

[Anyopenroad]

Train from London Victoria to Swanley then get a cab.

https://www.brandshatch.co.uk/circui...ircuitLocation

Sounds easy but I haven’t tried it so no promises!

[stuart thompson]

Brands hatch are starting a shuttle service from Swanley station for big events.

[Anyopenroad]

Originally Posted by stuart thompson

Brands hatch are starting a shuttle service from Swanley station for big events.

…but not British GT yet.

https://news.msv.com/26193.aspx

BTCC, BSB and Trucks this year

[broadrun96]

Sweet so a year early for easy access to track. But still FAR easier than getting to Road Atlanta on any type of public transit so there's that

[stuart thompson]

Change of driver at century, Angus Fender out, Joel Ericsson in.

[pimmy]

I pity anyone who has to share a car with Betty Chen, she's one of the worst I've ever seen. Good for Fender to get out, he doesn't deserve that.

[Willmaz223]

Yeah to be 7 to 8 seconds slower in an Am quali I mean she wouldn't even be competitive in GT Cup.

[GregUK]

Originally Posted by Willmaz223

Yeah to be 7 to 8 seconds slower in an Am quali I mean she wouldn't even be competitive in GT Cup.

Almost exactly the same qualy time as the fastest GT4

[dwh43scale]

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzVVXA

A first sample of images from Snetterton yesterday.

[dwh43scale]

Originally Posted by dwh43scale

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzVVXA

A first sample of images from Snetterton yesterday.

Full gallery now at the link above

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[stuart thompson]

News a few days old now , but Seems to have gone under the radar, but Alexander Sims is replacing Betty Chen in the Century M4 GT3 for the final 2 rounds.

[pimmy]

Originally Posted by stuart thompson

News a few days old now , but Seems to have gone under the radar, but Alexander Sims is replacing Betty Chen in the Century M4 GT3 for the final 2 rounds.

[justracing]

Looking forward to seeing them stretch their legs round the GP loop at Brands.