BTCC testing at Silverstone & Brands Hatch

Les · 2 Feb 2001, 06:59 (Ref:61859)

We are hoping to go and watch the testing at Silverstone on 21st March and Brands on the 28th March.

Are members of the public allowed in and can you get in the paddock?

Lorna · 2 Feb 2001, 12:23 (Ref:61903)

I will try and find out, Les. I did watch testing at Silverstone in 1998 but I was invited by one of the mechanics. I can't remember seeing any visitors then but Touring Cars are in different hands now.

redshoes · 2 Feb 2001, 19:47 (Ref:61979)

Silverstone should be the same resticted access as for F1 (or any other) testing - i.e. Luffield only. Brands will be open to the public but the pit lane/paddock will be press access only (28th is media preview day).

RIKB · 3 Feb 2001, 23:12 (Ref:62323)

Have you managed to get into that one Nigel? If so can you PM me with a contact as I have had no response.

Lorna · 4 Feb 2001, 19:51 (Ref:62447)

Les, I am going to book 21st March off work on the assumption that we can get in. It'll be nice to get a little sneak preview of the cars before the 16th April. I am not 100% sure that we can get in but I am sure that Redshoes will prove me wrong

redshoes · 4 Feb 2001, 20:14 (Ref:62452)

Rik, haven't heard anything yet. Last year they e-mailed details 3 or 4 weeks before. I expect we'll hear something soon.

RIKB · 4 Feb 2001, 21:14 (Ref:62463)

Yeah, Its a different outfit now though, Jardine PR.

Les · 4 Feb 2001, 21:27 (Ref:62466)

Well I'm not booking any time off yet until I know a bit more - well at least for Silverstone.
We will def. go to Brands (being nice and close) as it is media day and those drivers whose cars aren't ready yet (such as Lexus) should be there anyway.
If we are turned away then there is always Bluewater and Lakeside shopping centres........

Lorna · 4 Feb 2001, 21:52 (Ref:62478)

SHOPPING!!! Can I come?

redshoes · 4 Feb 2001, 21:58 (Ref:62481)

Typical girlie

Lorna · 5 Feb 2001, 17:42 (Ref:62636)

Did you expect me to be anything else, Redshoes?

Just had confirmation from Silverstone that we will be able to see Touring Cars there but same rule that applies for F1 testing - viewing at Luffield only and no access to the paddocks.

I am definitely going to Silverstone on 21st March then. Anyone else up for it?

redshoes · 5 Feb 2001, 18:53 (Ref:62661)

Didn't I say that already, or don't you trust me.

Not sure about going to Silverstone as I don't think ypu'll see much. Still, I've got some holiday to use up by end of March so might go after all.

Oulton is a week or so later, anyone know what access is like there ?

Lorna · 5 Feb 2001, 19:49 (Ref:62670)

You did, Redshoes, but you did start off saying "should be" so just confirming you are right, once again.

Do you mean you don't know about Oulton Park?

Have you got an exact date as I don't have any of the Touring Car test days, and are there any more?

Lorna · 5 Feb 2001, 19:56 (Ref:62674)

Phone number for Oulton Park if anyone has a chance to ring them. 01829 760 301 - no later than 6pm.

I will try to but a bit difficult at work.

redshoes · 5 Feb 2001, 20:01 (Ref:62678)

Oulton Weds 4th Apr
Thruxton Fri 20th Apr
Donnington Tue 15th May
Snetterton Mon 25th Jun

WoodyTJ · 6 Feb 2001, 21:01 (Ref:62923)

he he he all this testing talk is getting me excited. I've put the date in my diary - see no reason why I won't be able to go - see you there!

Lorna · 6 Feb 2001, 23:46 (Ref:62977)

Thanks for the dates, Redshoes. I like testing days - no entrance fee

One other questions, Redshoes. Is it just BTC, or are BTP going to be testing as well?

knowlesy59 · 11 Feb 2001, 11:53 (Ref:64159)

wif the oulton park testing can i just turn up,get in 4 free and watch where i want or do i have to stay on 1 corner and would i be able to go into the paddock???please help cause i wanna go!!

Lorna · 11 Feb 2001, 22:16 (Ref:64270)

We haven't found out if there are any restrictions at Oulton Park yet so we are unsure at this stage.

redshoes · 11 Feb 2001, 22:59 (Ref:64277)

Probably best to leave it until closer to the time then give the office a call.

Lorna, in answer to your earlier question it's an official test day so everyone should be there - BTC-T and BTC-P.

Lorna · 12 Feb 2001, 12:55 (Ref:64356)

Cheers Redshoes

Les · 12 Feb 2001, 19:00 (Ref:64401)

Kev phone Brands Hatch today and there is no problem with Joe Public going to media day. Obviously no entrance to the paddock or pits but at least you can see the pits.
The one thing he forgot to ask was 'what time does it start'

**touringlegend** · 3 Mar 2001, 19:19 (Ref:67875)

Are they doing any testing at all north of the border?

Lorna · 4 Mar 2001, 10:58 (Ref:68081)

The furthest north they are going is Oulton Park. The dates above are all the information we have. Sorry, Touringlegend, looks like you will have to wait for the race weekends or do some travelling.

Living centrally does have it's advantages - none of those tracks are more than a 2 hour drive for me (depending on what speed I am doing at the time

)

Les · 4 Mar 2001, 11:07 (Ref:68086)

You could try Knockhill on July 20th - Clios and Lotus testing but only in the afternoon.

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