Thruxton F2

[Nick Kirby]

Who's going/looking forward to this meeting? It will bring back some memories for me when i started marshaling in the late 70's early 80's and F2 was still pretty good.

[JimW]

Yes the Thruxton Easter weekend meetings were a high spot of the year.

Jim

[danccooke]

never seen a F2 that i am aware of.

Looking forward to it.

[Barman1963]

You and I must've started marshaling around the same time then Nick.

I see that Autosport reckons 20 F2 machines out, so should be good, and early reports were that most grids would be high....roll on the weekend.

[danccooke]

what is the racing going to be like (hmm how long is that piece of string) do these guys actually race these things, are they quick. Sorry for possible dumb questions.

[Nick Kirby]

Originally Posted by danccooke

what is the racing going to be like (hmm how long is that piece of string) do these guys actually race these things, are they quick. Sorry for possible dumb questions.

F3000 took over from F2, so that type of racing. I hope they have the same atitude to racing at the guys who go to the Revival. the Healey's are usually good for some action. Sign of age already forgoten what else is there, but 13 races, there should be something good to watch.

[kipper]

Originally Posted by Nick Kirby

Sign of age already forgoten what else is there, but 13 races, there should be something good to watch.

The other races: Top Hat Saloons, Sports Racing Masters, Formula Junior, Classic Clubmans, Classic FF1600, Classic FF2000 and Formula Vee.

Really looking forward to the event as I'm a bit too young to have seen F2 cars in period and I have a feeling that they and the Sports Racing Masters cars could be rather spectacular around Thruxton.

[Steve Tarrant]

Likewise, I was too young to see F2 in its heyday at Thruxton. But have seen them at Brands, and they do drive them hard, just like in the old days.

Looks to be a great couple of days, let's hope the weather isn't an issue.

[Nick Kirby]

Originally Posted by Steve Tarrant

Likewise, I was too young to see F2 in its heyday at Thruxton. But have seen them at Brands, and they do drive them hard, just like in the old days.

Looks to be a great couple of days, let's hope the weather isn't an issue.

Just seen the weather forecst, better bring the thermals! And the new pit lane entry you'll have an interesting time on the buzzer Steve.

[gwar]

Just a quick question chaps, just looked at barc web site, is this a sunday-monday meeting, and do,es anyone have a timetable of events.........sign on times ect...cheers

[kipper]

Originally Posted by gwar

Just a quick question chaps, just looked at barc web site, is this a sunday-monday meeting, and do,es anyone have a timetable of events.........sign on times ect...cheers

It is a Sunday-Monday event. The timetable can be found at http://www.barc.net/competitors/race.../hq0801-03.php

Sign on is 8.30 on Sunday, 7.30 on Monday.

[gwar]

Originally Posted by kipper

It is a Sunday-Monday event. The timetable can be found at http://www.barc.net/competitors/race.../hq0801-03.php

Sign on is 8.30 on Sunday, 7.30 on Monday.

cheers bud

[breakdown4]

Looking forward to the F2's the last time they kept us busy with recovery's so it should be good. Weather wise cold and shower's I belive so I'm going to stay in the truck with the heater on

[Cynic]

Haven't been to a Thruxton Easter meeting for a couple of years, so really looking forward to being there. Unfortunately it does somewhat rely on me managing to shake off the bout of 'manflu' that I've been suffering with since the weekend.

[M Greenslade]

Looking forward to F2's, remember them fondly in the 70's throwing themselves at us! Known to have post 10, out the back, newly revamped, what with the cold and the snow could be an interesting couple of days. Looking forward to seeing all old friends again.

Bladders..............

[Norbert]

I will be there on Post 12

[The Flagman]

Looks promising - providing the weather is kind.

Worry not about the F2s being ready to race - they probably get driven faster nowadays than they did in period. Watch out for Martin Stretton in a 1600cc car vs the 2 litre ones. Regular names are on the list! Make sure you have ear protection - they scream in unsilenced form.

My history is as a callow youth I was a wheel polisher and we ran historics in the F2 support races. In those days we practiced on Sat went home for Sun and returned for Monday racing (rather like Oulton this weekend). We would stand on the pit wall for the big race - wonderful stuff.

See you all at the weekend.

[Circuitmarshal]

Norbert & Bladders,
Why / How do you know what post your on?
I haven't got a track pass so must be somewhere up the posh end.
So if your on a post that end you have been warned!!

[Steve Tarrant]

Originally Posted by Circuitmarshal

Norbert & Bladders,
Why / How do you know what post your on?
I haven't got a track pass so must be somewhere up the posh end.
So if your on a post that end you have been warned!!

Nah - posts 10 and 12 are in the outback!!!!!

[Circuitmarshal]

Posh end Steve.................. Your end or along that stretch somewhere.
Knew where those posts were just wondering how they find out in advance where they are working.

[M Greenslade]

Norbert & Bladders,
Why / How do you know what post your on?

We were told at the Observers training day and if wished we had the opportunity to drive out and look at the alterations, just a bit of foresight I suspect.

It is OK out there but will be blo=dy windswept and with no loos, no carparking nearby, no shelter and no commentary it could be a long two day, why if you want to swop posts?

Have a great weekend everyone, I may even appear in Orange - Bladders....

[Circuitmarshal]

Swap posts, no you will do a far better job than me out there, not only that it's time I was at the posh end again.
Trevor kept me out in the sticks all last year.
I'm working Saturday track day at Goodwood, on top of the bank at Lavant so will have had my share of airfield draft for the weekend.
Have a good one everybody.

[Steve Tarrant]

Originally Posted by Circuitmarshal

Posh end Steve.................. Your end or along that stretch somewhere.

I'm not in anything posh!!!! All the posts have their sheds for cover, pitlane have their office, the smokers are all in race control, assembly have their hut ................... all I have is the hood of my jacket!!!!!!

At least it looks like I will dry out on Monday after the soaking of Sunday! I must be mad (goes with the territory?????)

[TwoSheds]

Originally Posted by Circuitmarshal

Norbert & Bladders,
Why / How do you know what post your on?
I haven't got a track pass so must be somewhere up the posh end.
So if your on a post that end you have been warned!!

No track pass for me so I must be at the posh bit as well. My first time at Thruxton so looking forward to it (despite the weather forcast).

[Circuitmarshal]

Originally Posted by TwoSheds

No track pass for me so I must be at the posh bit as well. My first time at Thruxton so looking forward to it (despite the weather forcast).

I will be the very bald and slightly overweight person somewhere around the posh end.
Don't worry everyone at Thruxton is very friendly.