Brooklands. Supercar Day 19th July 2014

[Wobbly]

Brooklands Supercar Day, is a fantastic event, I have visited the past two years and have had a most memorable day.

http://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/index.php?/events/...

This is not just a static display of Supercars, but you actually get to drive your car on Mercedes Benz test track, below is my video from last year, showing how much of a great time we had.

http://youtu.be/XPmTJvaA94A

If you are displaying your car, you get a couple of free passes for the event.

Phil the organiser of the event has been trying to get support from AMOC with little success, but if you would like to come along, he would be only to happy to hear from you.

Contact Phil at [e-mail]

[Wobbly]

Thanks Tony I'm sure Phil will be please to hear from you.

Anyone else fancy a great day out with free track time.

[Wobbly]

Hi Tony, yes it's the correct email, it's the one in the Brooklands link.

I had a couple of emails to and from Phil yesterday with no problems.

[Wobbly]

Well done Tony !

It would be nice to see a few more from here join in.

Maybe it's the free entry and free track time that's putting people off, as they are used to spending their money to attend events.

[Wobbly]

yeti said:

Or maybe they just don't want to go?

.

And why would that be ??

[Wobbly]

Neil1300r said:

Its a long way from me!

I don't think it is Neil, so get emailing Phil, and get yourself along.

[Wobbly]

speech said:

Have emailed him so I'm in too!

Edited by speech on Friday 7th February 13:32

[Wobbly]

As the weather is getting warmer, and some of you maybe looking at what to do with your cars in the summer months, I thought I would plug this again.

[Wobbly]

That's looking better, with a couple more signed up.

[Wobbly]

Yes Phil, the event is still on.

I have dealt with Phil at GB Promotions over the last couple of years regarding this event, and he has always got back to me, he said he would love more Astons to attend.

In my original post, there is a link to the event, which includes a phone number, try giving him a call, if you don't get any response, let me know and I will get in touch with him.

[Wobbly]

My tickets have arrived today.

Let's hope the weather next Saturday is as beautiful as today.

[Wobbly]

Pete675 said:

What tickets

He emailed me last asking if I wanted to be part of the track parade but that was it

I would read the email again, as the next part asks for an address to send tickets.

Her is the email I received.

Keith,

Please confirm that you will be running your car. I will need an address for your ticket.

Regards,

Phil

Programme for Supercar Saturday July 19th.

Timetable
09.00 Gates open
09.00-11.00 MB World Track signing on
10.00 Museum displays and aircraft open
11.00 MB World Track Drivers' briefing
12.00-13.00 MB World Track demo
14.00 Test Hill Drivers' briefing
14.45-15.30 Test Hill
17.00 Event and Museum closed

Admission prices
Adults £13
Seniors & Students £12
Children (5-16 inc.) £6.50
Family £34

It is a requirement of Mercedes-Benz World management that owners of track demonstration cars must present their driving licences at signing on. This will take place for drivers and passengers from 09.00 and drivers (only) also need to attend the track demonstration safety briefing at 11.00.

Minimum age for passengers on track is 16. No age restriction for Test Hill.

Supercar owners are also invited to take part in the 14.45pm Test Hill session and will need to attend the briefing at 14.00 where wristbands will be issued. While the Test Hill has a steep incline it can easily accommodate special cars (see pictures).

In addition to the supercar displays we also have car club and classic car displays in support of the event. These cars will be located on the Finishing Straight on the approach to the Banking. There will be an opportunity for some of these cars to take part in the Test Hill session.

All display and track demonstration cars will have exclusive entry via the Brooklands Road entrance.

Please note that complimentary ticket holders will be required to pay for passengers.

For event pictures visit: www.flickr.com/photos/michaelwardphotos/sets/72157...

[Wobbly]

Sorry but the weather turned out ok, a very light shower early on, but after that, it just got warmer and brighter.

Here's a few images from today, sorry just taken on an iphone.

Edited by Wobbly on Saturday 19th July 15:59

[Wobbly]

8Tech said:

Thanks for the pics.

It looks quite poorly supported by attendance from those pics and I can admit the weather put me off attending early on. By the time it had brightened-up, it was too late to make the effort to attend.

Maybe Joe Public felt the same way.

Was the Mercedes Test Track in use?

I think you are correct, it seemed as though quite a few people arrived at lunch time, when the weather had brightened.

The MB test track was used, with a group of nine Astons being lead by a Lamborghini Aventador , I think we got six laps in total, quite enough the get the brakes nice and hot.

[Wobbly]

For those that attended and those who missed out, here's a video of the track time at MB World test track.

http://youtu.be/_tI7qy8xcUM