Who is going to the Autosport 1000km this weekend?

[jwarnette]

So, Silverstone is hosting the last round of the Le Mans Series and I wondered if any PH people were making their way over for it?

I'm thinking of getting a weekend ticket and camping nearby... anyone else game?

[chevronb37]

I'm going just for Sunday as the Elise needs a service on Saturday. Really can't wait - the racing's been really good this year and an Aston Martin victory would be just the ticket.

[jwarnette]

Ah nice one. Yes, an AM victory would be superb! I'm debating camping too, still haven't got over Le Mans 2009 It'll be the last run out of the Drayson Racing DBR9 too.. camera at the ready!

[dougc]

I'll be there all 3 days.

[jwarnette]

Are you camping, Doug or do you live nearby? Debating what to do!

[dougc]

Staying with an equally petrol addicted mate who lives nearby. Never camped at Silverstone before - not sure what the facilities are like. The White Rabbit chaps organised a site there for the Britcar24 a couple of years back I think and might know more about it. You'll probably find that a lot of marshals will stay over. In the past I've seen tents outside the fenceline behind the start/finish straight but if you can bluff your way in, the campsite at Farm always looks nice. Loos and a shower block available.

[jwarnette]

Ah nice one. I'm working my way through the campsites on the Silverstone website.

Cheers - have a good weekend!

[dougc]

Whittlebury is supposed to be good.

[vetteheadracer]

I will be there on Sunday!

[chevronb37]

jwarnette said:

Ah nice one. Yes, an AM victory would be superb! I'm debating camping too, still haven't got over Le Mans 2009 It'll be the last run out of the Drayson Racing DBR9 too.. camera at the ready!

I was fortunate enough to be at Silverstone for the FIA GT Championship when the DBR9 debuted so this will be a nice way to book-end its career.

Shame the CER only races on the Saturday - some awesome machinery usually out in that as well.

[jwarnette]

If anyone wants to camp, these guys look pretty good: http://www.hamiltonfields.co.uk/other_2009.html

Camping will be available at Henwood Campsite rather than Hamilton Fields. We have teamed up with Henwood which is located directly opposite the main entrance to the Silverstone Circuit. Please see Directions to Henwood page.

We are still taking bookings via our email address so if you would like to reserve a pitch, just email [e-mail]


Prices for All Events (excluding British Grand Prix and MOTOGP)

Pre Bookings with payment in full

£10 per person per night
Children under 10 are free

On arrival (Cash only)

£12.50 per person per night
Children under 10 are free

[wildman0609]

i'm going saturday and sunday. can't wait, CER looks amazing 56 car grid

www.classicenduranceracing.com/ml/pdf/2009/entry_l...

havn't thought about camping yet, i assume i won't need to book.

[chevronb37]

wildman0609 said:

i'm going saturday and sunday. can't wait, CER looks amazing 56 car grid

www.classicenduranceracing.com/ml/pdf/2009/entry_l...

havn't thought about camping yet, i assume i won't need to book.

That is a phenomenal entry. They'll all be falling over each other to get entried to Le Mans Classic next year! The Matra, Howmet, 712 and Moby Dick alone would be worth the entrance fee; quite apart from the rest of the field.

[scovette]

I'll be there Saturday and Sunday - should be a great event.

[CooperD]

Going on the Sunday. Looking forward to it a lot.

[jwarnette]

Deffo going for the weekend now...

[autofocus]

Hi there,

I'll be at Silverstone tomorrow to get some shots of the free practice sessions for the Le Mans Series race and the CER. Then back to the track on Sunday for the main event, probably going to photograph the start and then find somewhere to sit and watch the race.

Heres a couple from 2008



http://www.dunlopix.com/CER2008.html



http://www.dunlopix.com/LMS%20Silverstone%202008.h...

Regards

Tim

Edited by autofocus on Thursday 10th September 22:35

[jwarnette]

Look out for a really tall guy Tim, that'll be me - am planning to shoot the start, then sit in the luffield stands and take in the car-cophony of sound!