Dunlop 24 Hour April 23rd to 26th 2015
Discussion
SpeckledJim said:
I hadn't factored the extra fee from dadford for our 3rd man, so in the end there wan't much in it price-wise, so I've gone for Whittlebury.
Pitch size isn't a problem, I just hope we're fairly close to the circuit, and the 'right' distance from the loos.
Haven't camped at Silverstone ever before, so flying a bit blind, and as I'm the one who prompted this little adventure, I'm on the hook if it's a disaster...
Its about a 15 minute walk to the track over the fields, you will come into the track at Stowe, if I remember correctly.Pitch size isn't a problem, I just hope we're fairly close to the circuit, and the 'right' distance from the loos.
Haven't camped at Silverstone ever before, so flying a bit blind, and as I'm the one who prompted this little adventure, I'm on the hook if it's a disaster...
You will be thanked for the clean showers and the bar, good choice.
Maldini35 said:
Damn right!
I'll be bumbling around at the back of my class in the Toyo Saloons support races on the Friday and Saturday but couldn't care less - I'll have a race with somebody, just not one of the leaders. Besides, I'll still be bowling into Copse as fast as I dare, what's not to like?
I'll be sure to pop over to your garage to check out the fiesta and wish you luck.
Me too, will see you there, we are in Garage 0 I'll be bumbling around at the back of my class in the Toyo Saloons support races on the Friday and Saturday but couldn't care less - I'll have a race with somebody, just not one of the leaders. Besides, I'll still be bowling into Copse as fast as I dare, what's not to like?
I'll be sure to pop over to your garage to check out the fiesta and wish you luck.
indigorallye said:
Ash, I came to see you but you'd gone.
Hope you're ok.
thank you, great to see you guys finished, well done, you are all obviously proud of yourselves, rightly so, you are what this is about, well done.Hope you're ok.
Kept passing you thinking what spirit, fingers crossed that you finished.
Thanks for your support.
markbates said:
Was this event really as good as its been made out, I didn't come down based on the poor entry list. With only 14 cars finishing and being spread over such a big track no cars on the same lap and 5 different classes (only 2 of the finishers didn't win a trophy). I would have thought the people in the safety car were up for a top place finish. A lot of promises and wild statements seem to be made in press releases prior to this meeting and non seem to come through. I cant see it being run again unfortunately as it just cant be paying its way. And I heard that all the grandstands were shut during the night so spectators that did go had to stand in the rain if they wanted to watch the safety car drive round.....
You should try driving round Silverstone in the dead of night at full chat with GT cars flying past you on all sides, even with a 32 car entry, then come back and criticise the race. It was fantastic, made all the more special have the Fiesta in the mix,
arabian said:
Firstly, well done to the fiesta boys, great effort. I popped over to the garage but it all seemed rather frenetic at that point (possibly one of the bearing issues...) so briefly chatted to one of your mechanics to wish you luck.
As a spectator i was disappointed with the lack of 'entertainment' laid on by silverstone compared to other events but of course its a catch 22, they need increased support to make money to supply more food kiosks, retail options, beer tents etc, but to sell more tickets they need reason for people to come. car displays would have been something and free to organise, but there was nothing to encourage families or non-race fanatics to attend.
another gripe was the shocking access to the track from the snoozeboxes which have been moved from the infield to outside the circuit at Club. The "Social Hub" at snoozebox had a bar, did food, and had a terrace above the bar which gave you a restricted view of club chicane between 2 granstands. a good facility. Next to the "Social Hub" was a turnstile which only allowed exit from the track not into it, the gates adajacent were padlocked. So, despite being the default onsite accommodation, we had to walk down the road, round the outside of the track and into the main entrance which was rubbish.
the grandstands were prety much empty and were closed from 10pm. For a 24 hour race this is disgraceful, especially when it started hammering down with rain, which simply made everyone head for a bar (or home) rather than continue to watch the race - i think that is missing the point somewhat if they want to encourage increased numbers.
Overall it was a good weekend and i am glad i went, but to my mind the venue needs to invest in the event if they are to encourage a larger grid of cars.
Typical Silverstone, not a thought for the fans, closing the stands, probably a health and safety thing, complete cock and balls.As a spectator i was disappointed with the lack of 'entertainment' laid on by silverstone compared to other events but of course its a catch 22, they need increased support to make money to supply more food kiosks, retail options, beer tents etc, but to sell more tickets they need reason for people to come. car displays would have been something and free to organise, but there was nothing to encourage families or non-race fanatics to attend.
another gripe was the shocking access to the track from the snoozeboxes which have been moved from the infield to outside the circuit at Club. The "Social Hub" at snoozebox had a bar, did food, and had a terrace above the bar which gave you a restricted view of club chicane between 2 granstands. a good facility. Next to the "Social Hub" was a turnstile which only allowed exit from the track not into it, the gates adajacent were padlocked. So, despite being the default onsite accommodation, we had to walk down the road, round the outside of the track and into the main entrance which was rubbish.
the grandstands were prety much empty and were closed from 10pm. For a 24 hour race this is disgraceful, especially when it started hammering down with rain, which simply made everyone head for a bar (or home) rather than continue to watch the race - i think that is missing the point somewhat if they want to encourage increased numbers.
Overall it was a good weekend and i am glad i went, but to my mind the venue needs to invest in the event if they are to encourage a larger grid of cars.
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