Rallycross @ Mallory Park 18th Oct,
Rallycross @ Mallory Park 18th Oct,
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Vette_1978

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3,260 posts

251 months

Friday 16th October 2009
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Well I've trawled through various forums and found nothing about this so thought I'd just give a quick 'heads up'. Mallory Park is being used for the first time in donkeys years since Croft got 'owned' by the noise abaitment people and had to cut it's meetings.

The action starts at 9:30am for practice with the first race at 10:20. A total of 41 races up until the finals at about 16:40. This will mean having to sacrifice the F1 but thats what Sky+ is there for.

It's also live on MotorsTV from noon. Tickets are only £15. Looking forward to some flame spitting antics from the Supercars and those RX150's look a right laugh.

onemorelap

694 posts

260 months

Friday 16th October 2009
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I'm off there for the day with my son.

1st time watching rallycross live so am really looking forward to seeing what it's all about.

Can anyone in the know advise how the heats are structured and who to keep an eye out for during the day?

Cheers.

Vette_1978

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3,260 posts

251 months

Friday 16th October 2009
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This might help...

http://www.mallorypark.co.uk/Rallycross_Timetable

I've also got an entry list off the rallycrossuk.com website.

chevronb37

6,472 posts

215 months

Friday 16th October 2009
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Got my family up this weekend so missing this. Is the Superprix still happening at Croft at the end of the month?

MonkeyHanger

9,267 posts

271 months

Friday 16th October 2009
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chevronb37 said:
Got my family up this weekend so missing this. Is the Superprix still happening at Croft at the end of the month?
31st October / 1st November smile

onemorelap

694 posts

260 months

Monday 19th October 2009
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Well if that's what Rallycross is all about i'm well and truly converted!!

Great action and the supercars are just fantastic to watch. It's been a long time since i've seen cars so bum clenchingly rapid and "loose" at the same time.

Are all gravels sections of rallycross tracks intended to be as "bumpy" as that at Mallory or is it more a case of the track being a bit new and needing to settle down a bit?

Nice to have the big screen there as well for the TV coverage.
Shame that the post heat / final driver interviews couldn't be patched through to the circuit PA in some shape or fashion but thats just a very minor nitpick and didn't detract from a top days entertainment.

Noticed that the winter series is at Mallory mid Feb 2010. Think i'll be there in my thermals for that one if yesterday was anything to go by.

And back home in time to see JB take the title as well. Great day.

mike325112

1,074 posts

213 months

Monday 19th October 2009
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Oh nuts - only just seen this thread. I only live 5 miles away as well. Will have to take a trip in Feb - Calender reminder set...

Vette_1978

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3,260 posts

251 months

Monday 19th October 2009
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onemorelap said:
Well if that's what Rallycross is all about i'm well and truly converted!!
I think Mallory park itself is a gem! I managed to confuse the poor lady on the gate by asking if we could park trackside and she sent us in to the competitor entrance, who then sent us back. Little did I realise that all of the circuit is trackside parking. We got a nice spot by the first gravel section and wandered the entire circuit. A distinct lack of catch fencing aswell was excellent for getting photo's. Mallory for a few bike meets in 2010 is a must.

The European Rallycross is confirmed for Lydden Hill May 30/31 next year. There's a clash with Isle of Man TT but might be able to squeeze it in.

We left after the Super Final at 4pm but considering there was pretty much non stop action from 9:30 it was a really good day out.

chevronb37

6,472 posts

215 months

Monday 19th October 2009
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MonkeyHanger said:
chevronb37 said:
Got my family up this weekend so missing this. Is the Superprix still happening at Croft at the end of the month?
31st October / 1st November smile
Awesome, I will try to persuade my missus to brave the cold. And my Elise to brave the rutted car park...

rsturbo

598 posts

248 months

Monday 19th October 2009
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onemorelap said:
Well if that's what Rallycross is all about i'm well and truly converted!!

Great action and the supercars are just fantastic to watch. It's been a long time since i've seen cars so bum clenchingly rapid and "loose" at the same time.

Are all gravels sections of rallycross tracks intended to be as "bumpy" as that at Mallory or is it more a case of the track being a bit new and needing to settle down a bit?

Nice to have the big screen there as well for the TV coverage.
Shame that the post heat / final driver interviews couldn't be patched through to the circuit PA in some shape or fashion but thats just a very minor nitpick and didn't detract from a top days entertainment.

Noticed that the winter series is at Mallory mid Feb 2010. Think i'll be there in my thermals for that one if yesterday was anything to go by.

And back home in time to see JB take the title as well. Great day.
we went along yesterday and must second every thing you said it was a great day !

CastrolCraig.

18,073 posts

235 months

Monday 19th October 2009
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and wsbk star leon haslam was driving as well..

onemorelap

694 posts

260 months

Tuesday 20th October 2009
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Couple of photos:










selnic

467 posts

296 months

Tuesday 20th October 2009
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Went yesterday, to this, what an absolute total excellent day. Having seen rallycross on the tv for years, had some idea of what to expect, however OMFG!
The spectacle of cars which in any other series would be classed as silhouette racers, travelling past you in excess of 100 mph (on gravel) is amazing. In short the power, noise and fear just can't be beaten.
Just hope we can see more of the same next year ( Makes a change from watching it on World Of Sport with Dicky Davis at 2:45 in 1979) eek!