Easter monday F3 and british GT at Oulton

[slomax]

Just a note to see who's going. I have been for the last 4 years and has always been a great day out but it will be the first time this year with the Lomax (slow-max) weather permitting. Possible convoy?? I live in knutsford so close to Oulton anyway. linky is here

[Scottie - NW]

I take the little one every year, it would be nice to get a group of us there from Pistonheads, it's a good day out with lots of action :-)

[snapper8v]

I'll keep an eye on this thread as I might be able to attend this. Damon Hill was at the same event last year supporting his son.

[slomax]

I have been thinking about meeting places where everyone can get to with little or no hassle. What about the big service station at junction 20 with the Travel Lodge and Macdonalds? Then its a hassle free run down the A50 and on to the A556 towards Oulton. Another stop off point for those in nearer (maybe the smoker at plumley)?

[chevronb37]

I'll be there with my old man. Keep an eye open for a laser blue Elise or a gunmetal E92 M3. Great day out and don't forget Superleague at Silverstone is the day before - a full Bank Holiday of motor racing action!

[Scottie - NW]

slomax said:

I have been thinking about meeting places where everyone can get to with little or no hassle. What about the big service station at junction 20 with the Travel Lodge and Macdonalds? Then its a hassle free run down the A50 and on to the A556 towards Oulton. Another stop off point for those in nearer (maybe the smoker at plumley)?

I've met big convoys here in the past, and it's a good first location.

However, to incoporate others coming from other directions it's good to also stop at the Shell petrol station at the crossroads where you would turn left just before Oulton Park, and pick up the second part of the convoy :-)

[slomax]

Scottie - NW said:

slomax said:

I have been thinking about meeting places where everyone can get to with little or no hassle. What about the big service station at junction 20 with the Travel Lodge and Macdonalds? Then its a hassle free run down the A50 and on to the A556 towards Oulton. Another stop off point for those in nearer (maybe the smoker at plumley)?

I've met big convoys here in the past, and it's a good first location.

However, to incoporate others coming from other directions it's good to also stop at the Shell petrol station at the crossroads where you would turn left just before Oulton Park, and pick up the second part of the convoy :-)

Good Idea. Although if you go that way the traffic can be a nightmare. What we ussually do is go through Winsford and go in the other entrance on the other side of the track at Deer Leap. There is absolutely no traffic that way and it takes you down some rather twisty lanes.

Edited by slomax on Monday 1st March 20:17

[gd49]

I'm interested in going to the meet. Am on duty that weekend, so won't know until Sat night if I'll be able to make it. If I can would definately want to go in convoy.

[WEREWOLF]

Yep i`ll be there..black saab 9-5 with big sticker on back window...if you plan on parking in a particular area inside o park just say where so can park up near you all.

paul

[slomax]

Any more potential takers on this event?

[GC1]

Yep looking at going now only on race day.....

[gib6933]

I will be going :-) I don't know what I will be in yet. Look out for a bmw 650 or very old very loud indy car with a ph sticker on the back.

[ingham]

im going both days ,will be in a white golf vr6

Edited by ingham on Tuesday 23 March 10:20

[51mes]

It's always a good day. The Quali and the support races on the Saturday are also good - and usually quieter.

I'll be there both days marshalling in the pits - so no convoy for me - but you'll have a great time - hopefully this year we wont have a blizzard on the saturday!

Simes

[slomax]

Righto- Well I think this thread is due a bit of an update. The event is now only 2 weeks away now. I am going on both days. On the saturday I will be going with my brother in his red s40 volvo (nothing too exciting im afraid). On the monday however I will be going with my old man in the Lomax (weather permitting).

Edited by slomax on Thursday 25th March 22:13

[slomax]

Here's a line up of all the activities that are on track for both days.

Saturday 3rd April
09.00 – 09.15 Ginetta Challenge Qualifying
09.30 – 10.30 Avon Tyres British GT Championship Practice
10.40 – 11.10 Cooper Tires British F3 International Series Qualifying
11.25 – 11.50 Trofeo Abarth 500 GB Championship Qualifying
12.05 – 12.25 MSA Formula Ford Championship of Great Britain Qualifying
12.40 – 13.40 Avon Tyres British GT Championship Practice
13.40 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 14.50 Ginetta Challenge Race
15.05 – 15.35 Trofeo Abarth 500 GB Championship Race
16.00 – 16.30 Cooper Tires British F3 International Series Race
16.45 – 16.55 Avon Tyres British GT Championship Qualifying
17.10 – 17.20 Avon Tyres British GT Championship Qualifying
17.35 – 17.53 MSA Formula Ford Championship of Great Britain Race
18.05 – 18.25 Ginetta Challenge Race

Monday 5th April
09.00 – 09.10 Avon Tyres British GT Championship Warm Up
09.20 – 09.40 Volkswagen Racing Cup Qualifying
10.05 – 10.25 Cooper Tires British F3 International Series Race
10.40 – 10.58 MSA Formula Ford Championship of Great Britain Race
11.25 – 12.25 Avon Tyres British GT Championship Race
12.40 – 13.00 Volkswagen Racing Cup Race
13.00 – 13.55 Lunch & Pit Road Walkabout
13.55 – 14.25 Trofeo Abarth 500 GB Championship Race
14.50 – 15.30 Cooper Tires British F3 International Series Race
15.45 – 16.03 MSA Formula Ford Championship of Great Britain Race
16.30 – 17.30 Avon Tyres British GT Championship Race
17.45 – 18.05 Volkswagen Racing Cup Race

[GT 1]

Will be there both days. Weather dependant on which car though

[caz_manc]

Will be there on the saturday.

[Kickstart]

I will be there on the Monday - thought I would be only one in a silver 550 clearly they are as common as muck

[slomax]

Kickstart- Are you part of the NW ferrari owners club? If so you might know the owner of the other maranello.

Saturday-
slomax- red s40
51mes- marshalling
GT1- car dependant on weather.
caz_manc- cappuccino

Sunday-
slomax- black lomax 223
slomax's mate- silver 550 maranello
scottie-NW- (Nissan 200sx)?
GT1- car dependant on weather.
chevronb37- blue Elise or a gunmetal E92 M3
WEREWOLF- black saab 9-5 with big sticker on back window
GC1- (blue noble gto)?
gib6933- bmw 650 or very old very loud indy car with a ph sticker
ingham- white golf vr6
51mes- marshalling
kickstart- silver 550 maranello