Britcar 500

Nick Kirby · 29 Aug 2009, 23:20 (Ref:2530743)

Hi All,
Just got this from Dave Loftus BMMC SW chairman, thought I'd share. Nigel Price asked for the word to be put out.......

"The Britcar 500, the Britcar championship’s flagship 6 hour race at Silverstone on October 2nd-4th, will have all of the pzazz and sense of occasion normally associated with the 24 hour event, with the usual funfairs, air displays, and entertainment, plus, in these trying times for our armed forces, a special representation from the Help for Heroes organisation. Unfortunately we are a bit short of Marshals for the event.

Action begins on Friday with a full day of qualifying for the support races (including Porsche Club, Toyo Tyres Production, Sports 2000, FPA, and Mazda MX5), culminating in the unique two-hour Britcar night qualifying after dark.

There is a full programme of racing on Saturday, finishing with the top-billing Britcar 6-hour race, with 52 cars, including TV star Vicki Butler-Henderson in a Renault Clio, taking the starting flag, waved this year by 2008 hero Andy Neate, at 4pm.

The festival continues on Sunday, with Caterham’s, Alfa Romeo’s, Mighty Minis, Mazda’s, Sports 2000, and Dunlop MN Saloons.

As usual, the hard-working marshals will be rewarded for their efforts with a Britcar package including T-Shirt, Pens, stickers, badges, and meal/drink vouchers. This event has become a mecca for marshals countrywide, the 6-hour race will be no less an event as the previous – and future – 24 hour festivals, and a chance to renew friendships made over previous years.

Support this event, be part of a unique motorsport experience, and ensure the continuation of the Britcar 24 hours in the coming years. If you are able to help us on this event to cover the GP circuit for the Friday to Sunday, or even if you are just able to help on one day or a part of a day please can you contact Penny Norris at Silverstone: Penny.Norris@silverstone.co.uk

Thanks and we all look forward to seeing you at the event and welcoming back old friends and meeting new ones. The timetable for the weekend can be seen here: http://britcar24hr.co.uk/cms/e107_pl...Iss_270709....

Drivers should also remember that a day of marshaling is worth a signature on your license so if you fancy a day on the other side of the barrier you will be more than welcome.

David Hornsey

Britcar Championship Coordinator
Britcar Ltd. and Britcar 24hr Ltd.
01252 834377
david.hornsey@britcar24hr.co.uk"

roys1 · 30 Aug 2009, 06:56 (Ref:2530854)

The link above for the timetable did not work.. Try this one.. http://britcar24hr.co.uk/cms/e107_pl...Iss_270709.pdf also for Flags/obs/pits/startline etc you can email Alan Tyson on marshal.midland@brscc.co.uk ..

brickkicker · 30 Aug 2009, 08:04 (Ref:2530866)

Ill be there on the Sunday, may even make it down for the Saturday

Shelagh · 31 Aug 2009, 19:04 (Ref:2532022)

It might not be the same as the 24hrs, but if a 6hr race means getting some better quality sleep on Saturday night then why not give it a go?

Having done all of these meetings, I can honestly say that they really are the best of fun, but even more so if there are enough marshals to make it so.

So, if you've done it before (and that includes the Scottish lot) then please return and, if you've only ever thought about it before, then use this year to give it a go (see first paragraph)! The more is literally the merrier........

And all comments/observations in the above are my own personal views, including the hope that they remember to give us a bit of a late start on Sunday morning (haven't been able to look at the timetable).

See you there,

Shelagh (aka PieLady

)

The STIG · 31 Aug 2009, 23:34 (Ref:2532202)

Well, I've enjoyed the 24 hours, So, in the hope that they'll come back, I'll come and play again this year! should be a fun one.

Miss Pebbles · 1 Sep 2009, 19:35 (Ref:2532688)

I wont be there this year, what a lovely touch to have Andy Neate waving the flag though

brickkicker · 1 Sep 2009, 20:06 (Ref:2532723)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shelagh

And all comments/observations in the above are my own personal views, including the hope that they remember to give us a bit of a late start on Sunday morning (haven't been able to look at the timetable).

Its a 9:00 start on the Sunday, although each day has almost and hour and a half lunch break. There are 8 races on the Sunday so its going to be action packed

pixie2308 · 1 Sep 2009, 20:16 (Ref:2532733)

Already on the list .... yippeeeee

alexhall · 2 Sep 2009, 14:05 (Ref:2533157)

Was at the 24 last year and absolutely loved it, so definitely back for this one.

Steven Humphrey · 2 Sep 2009, 14:27 (Ref:2533171)

Didn't realise this was a race into the night....now very tempted!

ChrisA · 2 Sep 2009, 20:12 (Ref:2533355)

Quote:

Originally Posted by brickkicker

Its a 9:00 start on the Sunday, although each day has almost and hour and a half lunch break. There are 8 races on the Sunday so its going to be action packed

Lots of ''tintops'' on Sunday......should be interesting?

FRENCHIE44T · 5 Sep 2009, 17:34 (Ref:2534987)

Yeh i'm there both days. Really looking forward to this weekend, should be good.

blueoval2 · 6 Sep 2009, 17:53 (Ref:2535430)

Done the last 2 yrs was going to give this year a miss but its very tempting might just have to do it.

alexhall · 6 Sep 2009, 22:41 (Ref:2535551)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHIE44T

Yeh i'm there both days. Really looking forward to this weekend, should be good.

Both days? It's a three-day meeting

FRENCHIE44T · 7 Sep 2009, 13:12 (Ref:2535873)

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexhall

Both days? It's a three-day meeting

Sorry to confuse. I'm at work on the friday.

Britcar David · 15 Sep 2009, 09:41 (Ref:2541015)

Bump.

We are still a bit short for the friday if anybody can help.

Latest timetable can be seen here: http://britcar24hr.co.uk/cms/e107_plugins/content/files/forms2009/Timetable_SS_Britcar_6_Hour_2009_-_Iss_270709.pdf

Thanks, as before if you could either reply to Penny at Silverstone Penny.Norris@silverstone.co.uk or myself on david.hornsey@britcar 24hr.co.uk

David

pixie2308 · 15 Sep 2009, 17:39 (Ref:2541408)

Am there for all three days ... will the campsite be open Thursday evening to let me in please??? First time in orange at Silverstone so as per normal I will be lost again! I get used to it!!!!

rotorboy · 16 Sep 2009, 12:02 (Ref:2541875)

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixie2308

Am there for all three days ... will the campsite be open Thursday evening to let me in please??? First time in orange at Silverstone so as per normal I will be lost again! I get used to it!!!!

Campsite should be open Thursday, no problem (always has been in my experience, especially for 3-day meets). Enter the circuit via the main gate and hang an immediate left before you cross the bridge - then follow the perimeter road round to the outside of Copse, et voila - one campsite

Lord Summerisle · 16 Sep 2009, 12:11 (Ref:2541888)

can we stay Sunday night tho? dont fancy a long drive north after the finish of racing on sunday

ChrisA · 16 Sep 2009, 18:32 (Ref:2542271)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Summerisle

can we stay Sunday night tho? dont fancy a long drive north after the finish of racing on sunday

Shouldn't a problem, but let security know. You'll have to be off by the afternoon on Monday though.

Lord Summerisle · 16 Sep 2009, 19:03 (Ref:2542294)

ah thats grand Chris. That wont be a problem to be away Monday Morning

chezza · 16 Sep 2009, 19:08 (Ref:2542301)

Well i'm bringing a full grid plus reserves. Apparently TTRS have over 70 cars!

Wedgie · 17 Sep 2009, 09:16 (Ref:2542667)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotorboy

Campsite should be open Thursday, no problem (always has been in my experience, especially for 3-day meets). Enter the circuit via the main gate and hang an immediate left before you cross the bridge - then follow the perimeter road round to the outside of Copse, et voila - one campsite

Camping for the 24 Hour races has been on the inside of the circuit. Has it changed for the 6 Hour race this year ?

I think White Rabbit Racing are providing camping for spectators, as they did last year, and assume it would be at Copse. To quote from their web site "To allow you to experience the full bore race weekend atmosphere, the AREA-24 Race Camp will be available from midday on Friday 2nd October to 6.30pm on Sunday 4th October. AREA-24 will be situated behind the start/finish grandstand just on the outside of the circuit. About 30secs from trackside!"

Lord Summerisle · 17 Sep 2009, 10:25 (Ref:2542701)

Yes, i heard back from Penny this morning, tho it hasnt been confirmed yet, camping this year will be where the 24hr camping was.

silvy · 17 Sep 2009, 15:25 (Ref:2542853)

Dont' forget everyone that Silverstone Racing Club is open to all this weekend and you guys are most welcome to come along - we will be serving an evening meal Friday from 1730-1930hrs and again on Saturday same time - see the other posting or look at this via the Britcar web site!

http://britcar24hr.co.uk/cms/e107_pl...Order_form.pdf

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