2015 Race of Champions at Olympic Park

2015 Race of Champions at Olympic Park

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Vocal Minority

Original Poster:

8,582 posts

153 months

Monday 2nd November 2015
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I have had a search but can't find anything so far!

We are all familiar with the concept of ROC - however this year they are doing something a little different and pretty admirable.

They are running the (faintly un-originally titled) ROC Factor competition, where competitors from lower forumlae/club motor sport, who would not normally get exposure in the wider international motor sport scene may get a chance to compete at the even alongside all of the internationally renowned drivers.

There are two places up for grabs - one to a jury decided entrant and one to the winner of the public vote. These two will then race off for the chance to compete.

This is a really great initiative and something really worth getting behind.

https://apps.facebook.com/my-polls/rocfactor?from=...

Vote is there (I am afraid it is Facebook only).


Being biased (as a hillclimber) my vote has gone to Scott Moran - but I think he really does represent the spirit of what they are trying to achieve the best, as he is from a genuine club background, but a multiple champion there. But I would say that.

Anyway - a bit of fun and worth a vote (especially if its for Scott)

Steve H

5,315 posts

196 months

Tuesday 3rd November 2015
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A mate of mine, Jamie Stanley, is on the list and deserves a vote or two. Currently lying third but would be great to see him get this chance.

Ollie_M

2,268 posts

107 months

Tuesday 3rd November 2015
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Just so you know we are running a Facebook comp to win tickets for this event and also have negotiated 20% off tickets for PH'ers.

For your chance to win all you have to do is

1. Like the PistonHeads Facebook Page,

2. Say which day you would like a ticket for on this post

https://www.facebook.com/speedmatters/posts/101531...



PH

Thundersports

657 posts

146 months

Wednesday 4th November 2015
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Is it worth going? Watched it on TV and found it a bit boring any thoughts?

FourWheelDrift

88,574 posts

285 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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Jorge Lorenzo has pulled out - http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/225280/1/injured-...

Sir Crash Hoy has been drafted into replace him.

Allyc85

7,225 posts

187 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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Thundersports said:
Is it worth going? Watched it on TV and found it a bit boring any thoughts?
It's never appealed to me, and when ever I watch the stadiums look really empty!

BaronVonVaderham

2,317 posts

148 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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I'm going! Start/finish line tickets so should get a good view. Anyone else going?

drakart

1,735 posts

211 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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One of my mates is driving in the individual competition on Saturday. I'd be there to watch, but I'm rallying. Gutted!

shentodj

401 posts

229 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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My son and I are in Silver Hospitality zone.
Hope it stays dry and not too cold!
Looking forward to seeing the Stadium too.
Shentodj

cailean

917 posts

174 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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Not happy that it is messing up Eurosport HD's coverage of WEC Bahrain...

stew-S160

8,006 posts

239 months

Friday 20th November 2015
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I'll be there tomorrow. I'm just at the first corner bit.


MartG

20,700 posts

205 months

Friday 20th November 2015
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Some guys on their way there... smile


Gc285

1,216 posts

194 months

Friday 20th November 2015
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Now that's a tube I wouldn't mind getting on...I mean ,its almost empty.

sirtyro

1,824 posts

199 months

Friday 20th November 2015
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Stadium doesn't look that busy, maybe they haven't sold many tickets

noell35

3,172 posts

149 months

Friday 20th November 2015
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I'm going tomorrow. It's only down the road so thought I might as well. Looks empty on the telly tonight.

sirtyro

1,824 posts

199 months

Friday 20th November 2015
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I'm sure its fun for those in the car, but to be honest, it doesn't make great TV...going to find WEC quali from somewhere I think.

JonRB

74,625 posts

273 months

Friday 20th November 2015
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sirtyro said:
I'm sure its fun for those in the car, but to be honest, it doesn't make great TV...going to find WEC quali from somewhere I think.
I went to one years ago, at Wembley Stadium. It was a good day out although we got very cold.

I'm currently watching it live on Sky Sports F1. Not sure how I feel about the new layout - I used to like the figure-of-eight layout, but at least it means we can now see cars like the Radical which previously wouldn't have got over the crossover bridge.

Adrian W

13,898 posts

229 months

Friday 20th November 2015
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It's empty

JonRB

74,625 posts

273 months

Friday 20th November 2015
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Adrian W said:
It's empty
You expect the stadium to be packed like it would be for a major football game?

Anyway, I'm enjoying it. It's a pity the Sky coverage isn't showing the inter-race entertainment, though, because that's as good fun as the racing itself. Terry Grant doing his usual thing, the trials motorbikes doing insane jumps, the guy on the BMW bike that does insane wheelies and stopppies, demonstration drives of famous cars or by famous drivers, etc etc.



Smollet

10,642 posts

191 months

Friday 20th November 2015
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Suzie Wolff again proves that she's very fast and shouldn't have given up. Maybe not laugh