The Masters Historic Festival - Brands Hatch

[Mr_Yogi]

Hi,

I'm thinking of going along to this, BH Monday, is it a good day out? I've never been to BH before so I have a few questions



The Masters Web site lists the venue as the GP circuit is that the longer (i.e. not the Indy).

If it is the full version does anyone know if you are free to walk over to Hawthorns and Dingle Dale as I assume they would be pretty good places to spectate? Are there better places?



How busy does it get? Can you get in anytime or do you have to be there by say 9:00 as all the parking spaces are gone etc. and you are onlu left at the back of crowds with poor views of the track? How is it for shorter people?



Cheers

[.Adam.]

Should be a good days racing. Yes, you can walk around the GP circuit, and when I went to the touring cars a few weeks ago, I went and watched/took photos around the Westfield/Dingle Dell area, and it wasn't busy at all, although you don't get any commentry around that part of the circuit.

I normally try and get there early and wander round the paddocks until the racing starts, but if you follow the signs and park on Southbank then you can get to your car if you want. Only costs a few £'s extra to park in the circuit.

[Mr_Yogi]

Thx.

[Simes205]

Brands is a fantastic circuit to spectate at. Paddock Hill bend is pretty special.

[anonymous-user]

It should be a cracking weekends racing, the Masters series races are always well run with good grids. I'll be there running a couple of McLaren sportscars and a 64 Falcon sprint saloon.

[freedman]

I'm intending to go, probably on the Sunday, looking forward to the GpC cars



Anyone got any idea of entry lists?

[MonkeyHanger]

I'm there Sunday due to a free ticket

[Mr_Yogi]

Thanks for all the replies



Is there racing on racing on Sunday or just qualifying?



Also are there lists of the cars taking part? I've looked at the Masters website but that doesn't have an entry list for any of the classes I looked at.

[MonkeyHanger]

A few races on Sunday.



Sunday

Qualifying

10:00 World Sportscar Masters

10:45 Group C Sportscars

11:30 Top Hat Masters' Saloons

12:20 Grand Prix Masters

12:50 Lunch and parade laps

13:30 Race 1, World Sportscar Masters

14:15 Race, Group C Sportscars

14:55 Qualifying, Sports Racing Masters

15:40 Race 1, Grand Prix Masters

16:20 Qualifying, Gentlemen Drivers' GTs

17:15 Qualifying, Under 2-litre Touring Cars

18:00 Top Hat 1950s Challenge





Not sure about the entry list but from past experience the Masters races are always worth seeing.

Edited by MonkeyHanger on Tuesday 22 May 21:34

[MonkeyHanger]

As it's mainly a qualifying day it should be fairly quiet. Then again unless it's BTCC/BSB/DTM/A1GP Brands is very easy to get around anyway.

[zac510]

I'm going on Sunday too. Can't wait.

I can't find an entry list but from talk around the forums from some entrants it should be a quite healthy turnout!

[GT]

was meant to be racing there, but can't as i am now going to watch lewis win his 1st race. little bugger better win or I will be peeved I missed brands!

[anonymous-user]

Come say hello Zac. I got the article thanks.

[belleair302]

I am mulling going on Monday, it should be a great day so long as the weather does not decide to do a bank holiday special!!

[anonymous-user]

Forecast i have seen is potentially wet on sunday but dry on monday.

[SnappyRacers]

I'm there trackside with my camera on Sunday. Can't do the Monday though which is a shame. At least the Group C's are out twice on the Sunday!



JB

[zac510]

John, which car are you there supporting?
Will say hi!

[anonymous-user]

Papaya Orange McLaren M1B in the one hour sportscar race and a Ford Falcon Sprint (blue/silver) in the saloon race. I dont have the numbers yet.

Edited by johnfelstead on Thursday 24th May 22:36

[Focused]

I'll be there Sunday and Monday trackside taking shots for a Mag. I'll look out for any PH related stuff

[zac510]

John - couldn't find you or your team in the paddock during the lunch break. You must have been out and about.