Donnington, May BH 2009

Donnington, May BH 2009

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madbadger

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11,566 posts

245 months

Thursday 19th February 2009
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Is there a thread on this. Can't find one in the myriad of fori.

Anyone else planning on going?

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Chimjunkie

2,879 posts

212 months

Thursday 19th February 2009
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Herts and Beds region batting the idea around. Will see how many. I may be. Not for the whole weekend though.

Jasper Gilder

2,166 posts

274 months

Thursday 19th February 2009
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I'm thinking of going in the same car I went to the first round in at Donington 20 years ago - I may even have some pics and the programme somewhere

madbadger

Original Poster:

11,566 posts

245 months

Thursday 19th February 2009
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Jasper Gilder said:
I'm thinking of going in the same car I went to the first round in at Donington 20 years ago - I may even have some pics and the programme somewhere
Cool! I'm probably not going to go on my BMX.

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YKB

824 posts

212 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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We'll be going smile

gemini

11,352 posts

265 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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Hope to be going with my boy!

itsallyellow

3,663 posts

221 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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We will be there obviously! Come and say hi!

Were also competing in the Aston martin Super GT's at the same event.

Mike

raceboy

13,120 posts

281 months

Thursday 26th February 2009
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Definatly going, should be there both days, although I think someone is taking the pi$$ a little with the £25 parade lap. wink
A full days track day can be had for £100 and I'd hope to do more than 4 laps behind a safety car. driving

Flyin Banana

2,172 posts

239 months

Saturday 7th March 2009
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I'm hoping to go, and thinking of camping saturday night anybody else ??

Rob

kevin63

4,661 posts

254 months

Saturday 7th March 2009
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I will be going, not sure which day, could even be both.

I remember the good old days when we used to go on the parade lap in the lunch brake for free, I remember hitting 95mph at Oulton Park, there was supposed to be a course car there too, but I didn't see it, I don't know why it would have to be £25 but yet I don't know what the situation is on organising it so I will not complain, it must have something to do with health and safety issues, the thing is though, at least people still have a chance to do this and I am sure there will be plenty that will be grateful of that.

teamHOLDENracing

5,089 posts

268 months

Monday 9th March 2009
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All - it should be a superb weekend.

The TVRCC Sprint magazine published an order form without really explaining what the weekend is about....

The TVR Tuscan Challenge is 20 years old this year and the Donington weekend will be a celebration of this. There are two Tuscan Challenge races with some of the old names from the past returning. Martin Short is confirmed for example.

I understand that the TVRCC is organising some form of evening entertainment which no doubt will be publicised when finalised.

The parade lap(s) I think are being organised by Britcar and I agree that it is pricey. My speculation is that Britcar see this as an opportunity to make a bit of additional profit. I do know that the person driving the safety/pace car intends the pace to be 'brisk', so it should be fun - but only you can decide whether £25 is worth it.

In a weekend full of racing, Britcar have two 90 minute races and two TVR Sagaris V8s are entered for that.

In addition the Dutch Supercars have four 45-60 min races - 2 each for the GT division and Sport divisions. We are entered for the top class of this in our Sagaris.

The Aston Martin Owners Club have a number of races including Super GT, and again this race will feature at least one TVR.

So if motor racing appeals and TVR racing in particular is your thing, this really is your best opportunity to see the most diverse collection of TVRs racing throughout a weekend. Add to that an element of Le Mans style camping and beers 'of an evening', and it should be a superb weekend.

madbadger

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11,566 posts

245 months

Monday 9th March 2009
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Thanks Andy thumbup

Sounds even better! From the information available elsewhere you would think it was a big secret. wink

Looking forward to it.

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b11jes

75 posts

213 months

Wednesday 25th March 2009
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Should be along with race Black Tamora for its first proper outing, here's hoping!

cirvy

2,329 posts

264 months

Thursday 26th March 2009
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We'll be there, looking forward to it biggrin

gemini

11,352 posts

265 months

Thursday 26th March 2009
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Woohoo
Me and the boy will be there Sat afternoon and will be camping overnight bounce
Looking ofrward to chating the evening away and meeting up with you all.

The TVRCC BBQ?

mrmaggit

10,146 posts

249 months

Friday 27th March 2009
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Too late with the details again, I'm afraid, we're already booked for the Kit-Car show in the Grinnall.

The £25 Parade lap charge is half of what we've paid for our hotel, B&B and evening meal, just to put it into perspective.

raceboy

13,120 posts

281 months

Monday 30th March 2009
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Does anyone have a bit more info as to what the TVRCC ticket 'package' includes?
If like me you're planning on going but there's only likely to be me in the car on Saturday and the better half and little one joining on Sunday it works out cheaper to just buy the tickets on the door. (£36 against £42)
Not sure why it states a ticket is needed for kids, as these have always been free as long they are with a fee paying adult.

So is there more to the TVRCC ticket or is it only a deal if you plan on having at least 2 in the car all weekend?

http://www.donington-park.co.uk/events?event=303

TVRCC Details Matterwink

gemini

11,352 posts

265 months

Monday 30th March 2009
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Have you asked on TVRCC?

YKB

824 posts

212 months

Tuesday 31st March 2009
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raceboy said:
Does anyone have a bit more info as to what the TVRCC ticket 'package' includes?
If like me you're planning on going but there's only likely to be me in the car on Saturday and the better half and little one joining on Sunday it works out cheaper to just buy the tickets on the door. (£36 against £42)
Not sure why it states a ticket is needed for kids, as these have always been free as long they are with a fee paying adult.

So is there more to the TVRCC ticket or is it only a deal if you plan on having at least 2 in the car all weekend?

http://www.donington-park.co.uk/events?event=303

TVRCC Details Matterwink
You may not be parking with us then Steve wink You may of course be right about the prices. E-mail Nick Kay he'll know.

Tony

raceboy

13,120 posts

281 months

Tuesday 31st March 2009
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Not asked on TVRCC as frankly I've never been on there, no idea how to get on, and I've only got so much 'internet time' in the day and spending it here is more useful. wink
To be honest parking where everyone else is isn't that much of a concern, not sure where anyone is going to be parking with the new building work underway, should be there on Saturday though for the 1st car racing of the season so will be checking things out then. rotate
I'd actually be surprised if infield parking is even on the cards this year knowing just how extensive the building work is, it'll be strange not seeing the Dunlop Bridge now it's been taken down. frown