BritGT Media day

[randy]

Good to see some old faces and meet some new ones too. It was a bit annoying to be watching from the sidelines but from the quality of the cars there it looks to be a good year ahead.

Rod - thought the Porky looked great in the new livery

[Truckosaurus]

Took a few snaps yesterday, and the Hawthorns 'flag' livery was definitely the best colour scheme out there....




The (FIA) GT3 class Lotus was very impressive on track.


And, by law, the Panoz were the best sounding cars.

[john75]

Should be a good season.

Wonder how the Aston Martin will go.

[Racing Rod]

Thanks chaps, glad you like the livery Sorry about the crap lap times, we went on to Dave Pinkney's race winning set up and I think it was a set up too far for us at this stage of our learning curve, a touch of running before we can walk.

We ended up over driving the car and getting frustrated that we couldn't get passed the 1.32's, we'll get it sorted and in any event, Jan and I always go better in the races.

Here's the official entry list,



At the official media day at Silverstone, a 30 car entry for this years Avon Tyres British GT Championship was announced by SRO Chairman Stephane Ratel.

12 famous marques will be represented on the grid for the 14 race championship.

Ferrari, Panoz, Porsche, Aston Martin, Lotus, Morgan, Trident, Vauxhall, Mosler, Ginetta, Marcos and Prosport.

1 - Scuderia Ecosse - Chris Niarchos Tim Mullen Ferrari 430 GT GT2

3 - Trackspeed - David Ashburn Ryan Hooker Porsche 996 GT3 GTC

4 - Trackspeed - Miles Hulford Matt Harris Porsche 996 GT3 GTC

5 - Trackspeed - Jonny Lang Matt Allison Porsche 996 GT3 GTC

6 - Emotional Engineering - Steve Hyde Matt Griffin Vauxhall Monaro GT2

7 - Team Chad - Andy Allen Pete James Porsche 996 GT3 GTC

8 - Hawthorns - Rod Barrett Jan Persson Porsche 996 GT3 GTC

11 - Team Aero - Keith Ahlers Oliver Bryant Morgan Aero 8 GT GTC

12 - JMH Adam Wilcox Phil Burton Ferrari 360 Modena GTC

13 - Trident Performance Racing - Enzo Mucci TBA Trident Iceni GTC

16 - Motorbase Performance Gary Eastwood Phil Quaife Porsche 996 GTC

17 - RPM - Phil Glew John Ingram Porsche 911 GT3 GTC

19 - Lotus Sport Cadenna - Gavan Kershaw Barrie Whight Lotus Sport Exige GT3 GT3

20 - Lotus Sport Cadenna - George Mackintosh Sam Blogg Lotus Sport Exige GT3 GT3

21 -Team Skater - Steve Keating Mark Powell Marcos LM500 GTC

22 - Eurotech - David Jones Godfrey Jones - Porsche 996 GT3 RS GT2

28 - RSS Performance - Graeme Mundy Jamie Smith Porsche 996 GT3 GTC

31 - Team Scandal - Simon Scuffham Chris Randall Prosport LM3000 GTC

33 - Barwell Motorsport - Leo Machitsky Jonathan Cocker - Aston Martin DBRS9 - GT3

44 - Richmond Racing - Nick Marsh Richard Hollebon - Ginetta G20 - GTC

57 - Team LNT - Tom Kimber-Smith Luke Hines - Panoz Esperante GTLM GT2

66 - Barwell Motorsport - Tom Alexander TBA - Aston Martin DBRS9 GT3

69 - Eclipse - Lee Caroline Phil Keen - Mosler MT900R GT2

70 - David Dove Racing - David Dove Callum Lockie - Ferrari 360 Modena GTC

71 - Data Protection Solutions - Ian Stinton TBA - Prosport LM3000 GTC

77 - Rollcentre Racing - Kevin Riley Ian Flux - Mosler MT900R GT2

80 - Team LNT - Richard Dean Lawrence Tomlinson - Panoz Esperante GTLM GT2

81 - Team Tiger - Chris Beighton Jon Finnemore - Marcos Mantis GTC

96 - Team RPM - Alex Mortimer TBA - Porsche 911 GT3 GTC

99 - Beechdean Motorsport - Nigel Greensall Jonathon Coleman - Ferrari 360 Modena GTC

[jeremyc]

Racing Rod said:

69 - Eclipse - Lee Caroline Phil Keen - Mosler MT900R GT2

Now there's an interesting driver pairing. That should be one very quick team.

[Racing Rod]

jeremyc said:

Racing Rod said: 69 - Eclipse - Lee Caroline Phil Keen - Mosler MT900R GT2 Now there's an interesting driver pairing. That should be one very quick team.

They were going very well yesterday, top times I belive, they are going to be very hard to beat, both Ex Tuscan boy's of course

[ahonen]

Racing Rod said:

jeremyc said: Racing Rod said: 69 - Eclipse - Lee Caroline Phil Keen - Mosler MT900R GT2 Now there's an interesting driver pairing. That should be one very quick team. They were going very well yesterday, top times I belive, they are going to be very hard to beat, both Ex Tuscan boy's of course

Yes, our programme started quite well yesterday...

We're under no illusions about how hard it's going to be though. We haven't shown our hand yet, but we're pretty sure the Panoz weren't exactly flat out either.

Steve @ Eclipse.

[pistonsleeper]

Any pics of the Moslers?

[Racing Rod]

ahonen said:

Yes, our programme started quite well yesterday... We're under no illusions about how hard it's going to be though. We haven't shown our hand yet, but we're pretty sure the Panoz weren't exactly flat out either. Steve @ Eclipse.

That's depressed me even more, there was some consolation in only being 7 sec off your pace, if there's more to come then Jan and I better do some more test days

Your car is definitly on it, and your Ex Tuscan drivers are going to be hard to match in terms of their ability to not only drive the car to it's limits and superb car control , but also their mind sets and point blank refusal to be beaten by anyone. These guy's are something else to behold, I should know, I'll see them in my mirrors about every 10/15 laps and when they pass you, you get the distinct feeling that you've stopped

[alcad]

The cars are looking good, I’m looking forward to seeing them on the track Easter Monday at Oulton park. In fact meaning as that day is my birthday I have treated myself and Mrs Alcad to a hospitality package so we will say hello if we see you in the paddock or on the grid before the start.

Alan.

[pauljc]

pistonsleeper said:

Any pics of the Moslers?

There are a few here, plus the rest of the media day runners.

www.isadorapoggi.co.uk/2006/british_gt/silverstone/index.htm

[Trackside]

Nice pictures, Izzy. Thanks for the link, Paul. Having seen those cars, I'm really excited about the new season! The Aston looks fab as does the Lotus. I love Rod's colour scheme too.

Fair bit of PH interest in the series this year, what with drivers and engineers, so should be good to watch. Great variety as well with the Morgan, Moslers, ProSports, Marcos and Panoz along with the ubiquitous Porsches. No pictures of the Ecosse Ferrari?

>> Edited by Trackside on Friday 24th March 21:40

[mutley]

The Ecosse team wern't there. They are currently shaking down cars in Italy and transporting them back for testing in the UK

[happy snapper]

mutley said:

The Ecosse team wern't there. They are currently shaking down cars in Italy and transporting them back for testing in the UK

And Chris Niarchos has been on holiday in Australia

[evolutionvalet]

Any news on how the Trident Eco Diesel went? I know it failed to run properly last season but they are hoping for a full season this year?

K

[Truckosaurus]

The Trident was at the Media Day, pictures of its new livery are on their own website, but it didn't run on track.

[racefan_uk]

The Trident at the Media day isn't the one that will race, that was the car that was at Silverstone last season.

This year they will be using a new car, which wasn't available for the media day.

HTH

[smallend]

All
Of the circuits that are on the BritGT tour this season, does anyone know which have airstrips?
Keen to come along to watch the racing and have a friend with plane... Like to arrive in style!

Cheers

[randy]

Silverstone and Snett have airstrips. Donington is right next to east midlands but not sure what the score is with landing a private plane there?

[mutley]

You'll find only Thruxton has one that is close to available on a race weekend.

Snett's is the back straight, can't see them stopping racing to allow a 'plane in.
Silverstone's forms part of the Stowe circuit and crosses both International and National circuits.
Brands is used as a car park 99% of the time.
Unless you are flying rotary wing, I'd think about driving to most of them.