Brands Hatch BTCC April 9

[KelV6]

Lets get a good showing for Round One.

Meet at PORTOBELLO INN on 9 April.
JUST PAST THE CIRCUIT APPROX' HALF TO 1 MILE FROM THE CIRCUIT
Leave at 08.45 - Possible Southbank Parking

I'm trying to gauge numbers, if you have posted on another forum as attending please dont duplicate your name here. 20 cars already provisionally signed up.

If your want to join a multi-forum gathering of MG, BTCC enthusiast, then please put your name down below. Thanks.

List
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Misfit + Sophie
Tony + Dawn
King Minger + Liz
KelV6
GT
JerryZedman
Dave Clark
Tootall + Em
Debbie
Ralph
Mr + Mrs DMcK
Beefcake
Deejay
John S
Clark Trent + Sue
Robbo SPS
bogbreath
Beverley, Andy & kids

[yellowtrophy]

Yellowtrophy (Porsche Boxster S)

I'm thinking of camping from Friday night too. Anyone else?

[yellowtrophy]

Just noticed that you asked us not to duplicate. Sorry! I've already expressed interest on the other forums, but I think we should be able to get an idea of numbers anyway.

[Misfit]

Deffo up for this:

Misfit - ZS180 MkII :uk:

[Tony]

We plan to be there. Haven't decided between South Bank or opposite the pits yet. It may be a last minute (on arrival at Brands) decision.

[King Minger]

we should be there! and maybe a seat owning mate of mine....

He's definitely up for thruxton, but i'll try and persuade him to cometo brands too (he's said he won't dissent too much :) )

[BeverleyM]

We will probably be there.

I would rather not go on South Bank, for no other reason that I don't like the viewing position.
I've always preferred Paddock Hill Bend or somewhere near Clark Curve ish.

I'll see what the majority want to do.

[KelV6]

South Bank may not be the best viewing, but it gets you and the car into the circuit and how impressive does 50 MGs look all parked together!. :flag1:

[GT]

Kelv : Would you object to a few non MG owners joining along? I know of a few forum members who dont own them that would like to see some races :)

[KelV6]

I dont consider myself an orgaiser, so not up to me to say yay or nay, but in the past the convoy of cars arriving on mass has been almost 100% MG, but if they are followers of MG, I have no personal objection, the more flag wavers the better! :ukwave:

[Jerry Zedman]

I will be going both Sat and Sun. Will deffo have the car on Sat but the wife may have it on Sun as my boy's end of season rugby bash is the same day.:confused2

As to watching the races, the best viewing places* for seeing a lot of action and most of the track are either Clearways or Clark Curve. I'm in favour of sitting opposite the pit entrace.



*Paddock Hill Bend/Druids is also good, possibly better, but you can't see as much of the Indy circuit from these points IMHO! Grandstand viewing is also very good but I'm not paying the extra funds for the priviledge!!!

[yellowtrophy]

Kelv : Would you object to a few non MG owners joining along? I know of a few forum members who dont own them that would like to see some races :)
Hopefully not a problem!

Last year when I came along to some of the races, I just parked at the end of or behind the group of MGs. I didn't want to spoil the impact of having a big line of similar looking MGs parked up.

However, I did seem to upset a couple of numpties that were parked on the South Bank last year, by having the audacity to park my Porsche near their MGs. Suffice it to say that they were not Forum or BTCC regulars, and hopefully they will be elsewhere this time around!!

To answer the question - I can't see a problem, as long as we let all the MGs convoy in and park together, and just tag along at the back.

Cheers

Paul

[Tootall]

Me and Emma hope to attend

As to watching the races, the best viewing places* for seeing a lot of action and most of the track are either Clearways or Clark Curve. I'm in favour of sitting opposite the pit entrace.

Have to agree its a long walk back to South bank after the pit lane walk about.

[DEBBIE]

Me and Emma hope to attend



Have to agree its a long walk back to South bank after the pit lane walk about.

In past years they've opened the gates so that you can walk across the track to and from the pit lane walk about. (I'll be there and at the meet place but my name is down on another forum list)

[DaveyHird]

I'm going...

camping saturday night.

[Ralph]

Well, I put my name down ages ago on XPF, but I don't seem to be included in their current list...

I will be going. We may also be handing out some leaflets at the Portobello Inn... I believe that Brands Hatch are quite strict about leafleting - anyone confirm this?

[Mrs DMcK]

We will be there on the Sunday. No preference over where to park other than having the 3 kids with us (unless we can palm them off on someone for the day.....)

Re leaflets, I have just rung Brands Hatch and they don't allow leafleting. Basically it's because of the amount of litter produced and they do charge for litter pickers if anyone is caught leafleting - this includes in the car parks. She said we were welcome to pay for a trade stall and advertise there.

How much would a big banner cost with the website address on?

[GT]

There are already plans for some brit-cars.com 'banners' to be made in the near-ish future... however I suspect Ralph was reffering to his new business venture :D

[Mrs DMcK]

Oooh course! :doh:

Oh well, info still applies :)

[Ralph]

Thanks for checking for me! :drink2:

It was the new venture that I was referring to. We are hoping to have an official opening sometime around then (plus or minus two weeks?).

[Mrs DMcK]

You're welcome.

You'll have to have a banner made up and tie it across the parked cars!

Other than that there's no reason we couldn't display A4 posters inside our cars......

:)

[Tootall]

In past years they've opened the gates so that you can walk across the track to and from the pit lane walk about.

I know Debbie but everytime we got sidetracked and by the time we had finished yakking the gates had been closed so it was a walk around the outside of the circuit to get back to our cars.

[KelV6]

Exit from inside the circuit can often be so much easier than getting out of the public car park at the end of the race meeting, but you do have to stay to the bitter end I belive (?).

[yellowtrophy]

I've been able to leave the circuit from South Bank at any time in the past. Certainly as soon as the last BTCC race finishes. We all departed at that point last year.

Anyone camping?

Keith - where are you travelling down from? I will be doing the M6/M6Toll/M40/M25 route, and will be meeting Daveyhird at 9am on Saturday. We could always meet at Warwick again if you're doing a camp-over!

[Beefcake]

Not camping friday paul?!:uj1:

[yellowtrophy]

I would have stayed Friday as well normally, but I've been invited on a corporate dinner at Aintree on the Friday, as it is Grand National weekend. It's one onf my biggest Contractors, so I've really got to go.

It is an all day do, and goes on into early evening, although I will not be drinking - I have to set of extra early Saturday morning.

You camping Carl?

[Tootall]

Keith - where are you travelling down from? I will be doing the M6/M6Toll/M40/M25 route, and will be meeting Daveyhird at 9am on Saturday. We could always meet at Warwick again if you're doing a camp-over!

Hi Paul i no longer live in Brum since Longbridge went t!ts up now living a few miles outside Cambridge, do not think i will be camping, will just have a drive down on Sunday and park in the public carpark.

[Beefcake]

I would have stayed Friday as well normally, but I've been invited on a corporate dinner at Aintree on the Friday, as it is Grand National weekend. It's one onf my biggest Contractors, so I've really got to go.

It is an all day do, and goes on into early evening, although I will not be drinking - I have to set of extra early Saturday morning.

You camping Carl?


Hopefully Paul!

Better not just be me you tim and laura like the time before!:ukwave:

[DaveyHird]

I'm gonna be there, hopefully two of us.

pre- Le Mans camping!!

[Jerry Zedman]

It will be great to see you Paul and Davey (as last time I saw you was at Croft!). :hug:

[DaveyHird]

last time I was at Brands, was.... 2003 and it was the Indycars event.

really looking forward to this - gonna be good seeing all of the 'southerners' again.

[Jerry Zedman]

last time I was at Brands, was.... 2003 and it was the Indycars event.

I remember it well. It was before I'd joined XPF and the Champ cars were dull - 125 or so processional laps!!!

Then came the real event - Warren Hughes in third place behind 2nd place Matt Neal and Paul O'Neil in first. Last lap and Matt Neal decides to ram Paul O'Neil at the start of Clark Curve and successfully gets passed to take the chequered flag. With O'Neil fish-tailing a damaged car, Warren tries to get passed but gets swiped by the Vauxhall which breaks the MG's steering and send the car off into the gravel and tyre wall. Matt Neal is still allowed to keep the victory but is fined for his action - little consolation to a devistated Warren Hughes.

The only plus to come out from this is that I collected the front wing from the marshalls that had been ripped off of Warren's car by the impact!!!

[Dee-Jay]

BRANDS TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

:woohoo:

[Tony]

Thanks for the tip-off. I assume theres a link from the Brands Hatch website?

[Tootall]

Heres the LINK (https://www.motorsportdirect.co.uk/events/event-details.asp?ProductID=1544) for tickets, £21 if prebooked before 3rd April or £26 on the day.

[Ralph]

Purchased!

See y'all there!

[Tony]

ordered ours too.

[John S]

Going to book tickets for the weekend, will be camping saturday night, not sure about friday yet, will decide closer to the date.
Anyone booking camping passes in advance or buying them on the day if someone is there on the gate?

[Dee-Jay]

Camping is an extra fiver on the gate.

[John S]

Booked weekend ticket plus camping pass, see you all there.

[Jerry Zedman]

I wanna buy a ticket for the w/e to include pit/paddock access. Who shall I speak to to get that? Any ideas?

[GNASHER]

Could you please close this thread as I can't go and I am getting very upset:cry2: :banghead: :angry1:

[KelV6]

I wanna buy a ticket for the w/e to include pit/paddock

You cant I dont think! They only open up the area where the BTCC cars are, to the public, during the pit lane autograph session. This is a big down side for Brands, nearly all the other circuits you can get so much closer!

[Dave Clark]

I'll be going but it would be good to get the South Bank display as good as it was a few years ago! I'd prefer South Bank if not the start/finish straight for me!

[yellowtrophy]

Booked weekend ticket plus camping pass, see you all there.
Great to see you'll be coming along too John. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again, even those southern softies like Mr Zedman ;)
Wasn't 2003 the year that one of the Vauxhalls pushed Colin into the tyre wall in the final race?
I'm going to get tickets in advance, including camping, as you save about £11.
I've got a contact at MSV who sorted out parking for us on the South Bank for the last few races there. I'll give him a call a bit closer to the time and see if there is any chance of passes. I think we'll probably have to pay £5 though.

[DaveyHird]

it was Paul, James Thompson punted Turks into the wall.

Also Warren Hughes and Yvan Muller side by side, powersliding down paddock hill bend... captured on home video by me! awesome

[Clark Trent]

Sue and I will be there. Can't believe I haven't posted before on this thread.
Not thinking of camping this time. (Would need to dig caravan out of garden. Not worth it for 2 days.) Will meet at Portobello Inn as usual and decide on the day about where to park.
Have ordered our Granstand seats and got top row:cheer:so will be able to see everything.

[John S]

Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Paul, if i'm travelling on the saturday morning can meetup at Warwick Services, will arrange things closer to the date.
How's your Tomtom - need a newer version yet? ;)

[robbo sps]

Nice tose old names popping up and attending. I have posted on sportscars.forums ....

And shall be there.

:uk: Thats a cool smiley

[Mrs DMcK]

BRANDS TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

:woohoo:

Ordered ours :dancing:

Any idea where you can buy airhorns from rather than shelling out for them on the day? :p

[Tony]

www.speeding.co.uk (http://www.speeding.co.uk) or Halfords

[Sumo]

An airhorn shop?

[GT]

I wonder why Tony is the one who is able to answer that so quickly :lol:

As we've still got an awful long time until race weekend (not sure why this was started so early :confused: ) I probably wont be able to commit until closer to the time when I know my working patterns.

[KelV6]

(not sure why this was started so early :confused: )

I started it because I volunteered find out the numbers. I think quite a few people had already signed up elsewhere. Personally I like to plan well ahead, my diary is already pretty full for most weekends right through until October. I do have the luxary I suppose of working Mon - Fri and no weekends.

KelV6

[King Minger]

my seat toledo driving mate is definitely up for coming too! should be worth a laugh

[GT]

I started it because I volunteered find out the numbers. I think quite a few people had already signed up elsewhere. Personally I like to plan well ahead, my diary is already pretty full for most weekends right through until October. I do have the luxary I suppose of working Mon - Fri and no weekends.

KelV6

Its not a problem Kelv, I'm just too used to deciding the night before if I go or not and just realised its still over a month before media day :D

I'm not this organised :lol:

[robbo sps]

I know Debbie but everytime we got sidetracked and by the time we had finished yakking the gates had been closed so it was a walk around the outside of the circuit to get back to our cars.

Good exercise Keith.

Shame i cant bring the new dog, he's love the walk.

[Tootall]

Good exercise Keith.

Shame i cant bring the new dog, he's love the walk.

Is that what you call it :D cannot make this meet anyway.

[bogbreath]

"Yes I will be along for another Brands event watching MG's racing"

Great to see you all again

(I haven't posted anywhere else)

[King Minger]

Hey Robbo, Liz wants to know what your new dog is?

Be great to see you there!

[DaveyHird]

wont be there now - attending a stag night on the saturday night.

will be rushing home on the sunday, to suffer on the sofa with a hangover, watching motors...

hopefully you'll all have a great time.

See you at Oulton.

[Mat C]

What a surprise - Mr Event-pull-out strikes on the 1st race of the year ! Anybody after a few LeMans tickets as they're bound to pop up in the next few weeks ?! :rotfl:

[DaveyHird]

believe me I am not a happy bunny about this!

Really was looking forward to a pre-Le Mans camping and motorsport trip. I begged to get out of going, but I cannot.

Yeah, anyone want some Le Mans Tickets?

PM Me!

[Mat C]

Dave , on behalf of your mates you should change the venue for the stag-do to Brands Hatch ! And i seriously hope that last line is a joke !

[DaveyHird]

They're not motor racing fans!!

and... ummm... not a joke.!

[yellowtrophy]

What do you mean 'not a joke'.

You can't possibly be thinking of pulling out of the Le Mans trip.

[DaveyHird]

:flag2:

Sorry - I was joking.... I wouldnt dream of selling my tickets..

:uk:

[GT]

Do you still want to do the 'blog' ?

[DaveyHird]

nothings happened really.

so it would be really un-interesting reading - there will be a video diary though.

'Le Mans from a Virgin!'

[Beefcake]

Dave , on behalf of your mates you should change the venue for the stag-do to Brands Hatch ! And i seriously hope that last line is a joke !

:lol3: :lol3: :lol3: :lol3: :lol3: :lol3: :lol3: :lol3:

[Mrs DMcK]

Got our tickets today :happy1:

[Dawn]

Ours came today too ..........:flag1:

[Dave Clark]

Just thought I'd resurrect this thread to add totals and entice any other motorsport fans along!

so far...

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Misfit + Sophie
Tony + Dawn
King Minger + Liz
KelV6
GT
JerryZedman
Dave Clark
Tootall + Em
Debbie
Ralph
Mr + Mrs DMcK
Beefcake
Deejay
John S
Clark Trent + Sue
Robbo SPS
bogbreath

thats 18 so far from Brit-cars.com any more??? :flag1: :flag1: :party:

[BeverleyM]

We're going :dancing:

I've edited the first post to show the current list.

[Tim]

Im going too.

[Tony]

Hope to see you all opposite the pit entrance.

[DEBBIE]

I'll be there with both kids and max. Will park on the South Bank if it's open just so I don't have to lug the kids stuff around.

[Mat C]

Yeah, where's my name Astra boy ?! ;)

[Tootall]

Can you remove myself and Emma off the list we cannot make this one.

[Dave Clark]

:o Oops Sorry guys, I went skimming through the threads, it was late too!!

Sorry you cant make it Keith and em, and glad Mat you can and your posee Beverley!!

P.s - thanks Mat for the new name!

[Mat C]

Astra la Vista :rotfl:

[Drew]

I'll be there, will leave the STi with the missus and bring the ZS:D

[KelV6]

I'm leaving home (Cambridge) 7.00 am, down to Brands via M11, M25.
ETA 8.15 at the meeting point!

[Jerry Zedman]

I'm leaving at around 08.00 to get to meet point by.....08.15!!! :happy1:

Drew, I think Rob, Graham and Sofa and one or two more will be travelling up on the morn. They are likely to be meeting at Clacketts. It might be worth pm'ing at least one of them. :) :car1:

[Nobbynobster]

With all these forums and all these lists I have no idea what's going on so I'll just see you all around "The Hatch" sometime during the day.

Looking forward to a smashing day out.

Come on the Dark Orange team!!

Nobby

[King Minger]

not sure what time i'm leaving yet.... have to consult the veterans from round here.....
BTW contrary to the other thread i started, I now have a spare ticket going.

anyone looking to buy on the gate can have one at face value from me. (£26 on gate £21 face)

[Tim]

You may find it a bit cramped if you decide to park on South bank this year. I know that 50 Seats have already been allocated passes, and I have heard rumours that the honda boys have managed something similar.

[KelV6]

SEAT & Honda ... copy cats!!

[yellowtrophy]

I'll try and sort something for Sunday.

However, given the predicted wet weather over Friday and Saturday, I'd be a little surprised if parking on South Bank is going to be allowed. THe problem is that there is no exit at the bottom of the hill. Once on the grass bank, the only way off is to drive back up the hill. If the grass is wet, this is easier said than done!

[King Minger]

spare tix now gone!

see you there

[BeverleyM]

Timetable for Sunday ............

10.00 Blaupunkt SEAT Cupra Championship RACE
10.35 Formula BMW UK Championship RACE
11.10 BTCC Pit Lane Opens
11.20 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship RACE
11.55 Formula Renult UK Championship RACE
12.30 Lunch
12.30 Pit Lane Walkabout
13.15 BTCC Pit Lane Opens
13.25 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship RACE
14.10 Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain RACE
14.55 Elf Renault Clio Cup RACE
15.40 BTCC Pit Lane Opens
15.50 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship RACE
16.30 Formula Renault UK Championship RACE
17.10 Blaupunkt SEAT Cupra Championship RACE
17.50 Formula BMW UK Championship RACE

[Madgasters]

Sorry everyone i cant make this one but will be at the next one.:thumbs1:

[BeverleyM]

You can't make the first found of a spectacular year :confused2

See you soon Paul ;)

[Wak]

Is anyone else camping...dont wanna be alone with my kids......lol

[Mat C]

See you all there, i'm off now ! WOOHOO !!! :clap:

[Tim]

Is anyone else camping...dont wanna be alone with my kids......lol

There are lots of use camping. Mat C, Beefcake, Me, and Yellow Trophy will be camping tonight and Saturday. I think some more will be turning up on Saturday night.

[Beefcake]

If anyone is interested I will have some stuff from the SnR Auction with me being sold at cost price for the people who will appreciate it.

Xpower Panel T-Shirts Large - £7
Xpower Fleeces - XXL - £17
Xpower 3" SeatBelt Pads - £9

just find me if you want anything!

[Jerry Zedman]

Beefy,
I'm interested in one of the fleeces and possibly a T-shirt. What sizes are the T-shirts?

[Beefcake]

Read it Jerry it does tell ya!

[Jerry Zedman]

Doh!!! The puter I'm on at the mo is SO SLOW and I couldn't be bothered to wait for the page to open fully before replying!!!

[Markb]

Rob Collard article off the Btcc website......looking good Rob ! :flag1:

"It’s a long way from the days of a little black and yellow Renault Clio in the Production class, but in 2006 Rob Collard is set for his best ever shot at the BTCC. The demolition expert will represent one of the best-known names on the grid as he lines up for Team RAC.

Collard’s record as a race-winner and former Independents’ champion was enough to persuade the breakdown specialists that he was the man for them. With Colin Turkington in the second car, it makes for a team that could enjoy much success this season.

At the media launch at Brands Hatch, Collard said: “I feel very honoured to be chosen. It wasn’t just down to who the team wanted, but it was also who RAC wanted. They put their faith in me to represent them and it’s great to have such a big name on the side of the car. The amount of publicity and people taking an interest is awesome.”

“The presentation that the team has done is fantastic. It’s a bit bright, but it’s all very professional…Team RAC is definitely launched!”

For 37 year-old Collard, this will be the first time he has raced in the BTCC with a teammate: “That’s what’s really good about this year”, he said. “Last year, we thought I’d have one, and various names were banded around, but eventually it didn’t come to anything, so I had to do the whole season on my own. But this year I’ve started with a teammate and I’m very pleased it’s Colin. He’s a top driver on and off the track. He’s very, very quick.”

Lacking a teammate did not stop Collard from claiming his first BTCC victory at Knockhill last year, quickly followed by his second in the final race of the season on the Brands Hatch GP circuit.

The opening rounds of 2006 may be taking place on the shorter Indy configuration, but that does nothing to deter Collard: “I’d very much like to start the first race like I finished the last race last season. Obviously a driver’s only as good as his last race and lap record and winning it was awesome. To start 2006 with a win would be an absolute dream come true, but we have to be realistic and just do the best we can on the day.”

Consistency could well be the key for Collard in 2006. Driving the same car as in 2005, albeit with a few modifications, should help in this respect. Indeed, both Collard and his teammate, Colin Turkington, have previous experience of the MG ZS. Lack of funding last year meant that development was restricted, but work has already begun to make the car more competitive ahead of the new season.

After the test session at Brands Hatch, Collard said:"The car went very well. We had a few niggly little problems, nothing major. We got through some good running and tried loads of different setups on the car. Some worked, some didn’t. But generally, it’s been a very promising day."

“We’ve run a new spec engine today, which is definitely an improvement. We haven’t had the maximum out of the car yet. Colin’s been trying new development parts, so he was in and out of the garage a lot. We can go away and study everything and I’m sure we can find another couple of tenths.”

With Team Halfords, VX Racing and SEAT Sport UK all looking strong ahead of the 2006 season, Collard and Team RAC are guaranteed to be in for a tough battle, starting at Brands Hatch on April 8th/9th: “It’s very, very close this year, added Collard. “We just have to make sure we get the most from our package. I think we’ve got a very strong package over the course of the year.”

[Beefcake]

If anyone else wants anything come see me.

Were off now once slow coach Mat gets here! So see you all this weekend!

[Dawn]

Well the weathers not looking too bad .........forecast for the south east this weekend.......

Todays
Partly cloudy throughout today with sunny spells at times and a few rain showers. Temperatures reaching 11C. A cold wind. A moderate breeze from the south west.




Tomorrow
Partly cloudy throughout tomorrow with sunny spells at times. A maximum temperature of around 11C. Feeling cold in the wind. Moderate breezes from the west.

Sunday
Partly cloudy on Sunday with sunny spells at times. Highs of 11C. A light breeze from the north.

[Dave Clark]

Good luck to all you camping, but also...

just noticed that the pit lane open session is only 30 MINUTES!!! It used to be an hour which was then cut to 45 then 40 now its only 30. By the time they open it, they'll be getting everyone out so they can clear the pit lane to start race 2!

Brands people need to sort it out! :nono1:

[Jerry Zedman]

Dave, you have wires crossed. Pit lane does open 10 mins before hand for the drivers. This is standard practice for the cars to get to the grid and ready for the next race. Pit Lane Walk about is for 45 between 12.30 and 13.15, thus being 45 minutes still. This has been the case since BTCC swapped from two races a w/e to three.

[Dave Clark]

Are you sure because the timings from MST/ToCA state:

12.30-13.15 - Lunch break
12.30-13.00 - Pit Lane Walkabout
13.15 - Pit Lane Opens

[Jerry Zedman]

Dave, I took mine from what Bev said earlier:

Timetable for Sunday ............

10.00 Blaupunkt SEAT Cupra Championship RACE
10.35 Formula BMW UK Championship RACE
11.10 BTCC Pit Lane Opens
11.20 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship RACE
11.55 Formula Renult UK Championship RACE
12.30 Lunch
12.30 Pit Lane Walkabout
13.15 BTCC Pit Lane Opens
13.25 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship RACE
14.10 Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain RACE
14.55 Elf Renault Clio Cup RACE
15.40 BTCC Pit Lane Opens
15.50 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship RACE
16.30 Formula Renault UK Championship RACE
17.10 Blaupunkt SEAT Cupra Championship RACE
17.50 Formula BMW UK Championship RACE

[Dawn]

Is this list still up to date for the meet in the morning???????

Paul ,Mat, Beefy ,John S and Deejay are camping so the rest will be at the pub?


Yellowtrophy
Misfit + Sophie
Tony + Dawn
King Minger + Liz
KelV6
GT
JerryZedman
Dave Clark
Debbie
Ralph
Mr + Mrs DMcK
Beefcake
Deejay
John S
Clark Trent + Sue
Robbo SPS
bogbreath
Beverley, Andy & kids

[Jerry Zedman]

Yes, and a few others from XPF (who lurk on this Forum :D ).

I believe the bulk of BCF will be positioning themselves opposite the pit entrance on Clearways. I will. :uj2:

[Tony]

We'll be easy to spot there. ;)

[KelV6]

I'll be there at the rendevous! I hope there is a hole in the fence at clearways, to get some photos, else I'll be off to find a better spot!

[Pam]

Have a good time all. Wish we could be there.

[BeverleyM]

We'll be there
:ukwave:


We'll miss you Pam and Neil :love2:

[KelV6]

6 am and getting up! Well thats the hard part over....
Wathout out Brands, the countdown has begun!!!

[Tony]

I'm up, just waiting for Dawn and David to get moving. Won't be long till we hit the road (hopefully).

[Mrs DMcK]

We're up. No signs of life at the Zedman residence yet!! :tongueout

[Pam]

Just got up, gonna have a cup of coffee & a soak in the bath, then wander on down to the racetrack (aka TV!!). Weather forecast is looking sunny & warm (lights are on and central heating is doing it's stuff!)

Sorry, couldn't resist. :lol2:

[Tony]

Arm chair supporters!!! Don't you just love 'em. ;)

[Dawn]

Pam it was a little cold this morning ,but then when the sun came out in the afternoon........... i'm sure my face feels a little bit warm tonight !!! (like a few others :rotfl: )

[Ralph]

Well, the weather held off for the racing...

It started raining heavily just after we got into the pub (apres BTCC!). Then on the way home there was sleet. Going up Detling hill I even met some snow (falling horizontally, not on the ground)!

Anyway, it was a good day with some great racing to watch. Just uploading some photos at the moment...

[King Minger]

excelent day and it looks like my microdrive held up so my pics from paddock hill bend are in tact :D
Ant got some great shots from round there, and is gonna let me post some once he's sorted them....

[King Minger]

Here's one of the incident between shedden and jordan, race 2 at Paddock hill bend

[Matt Lynham]

What a cracking day!! Couldn't believe how lucky we were with the weather, considering as we went thru the Dartford tunnel it was hammering down, then we hit sleet, hail, snow, more sleet, torrential rain and a bit more sleet to be on the safe side! Got to the car about 5, got out of the carpark at just gone 6 and got home just after 10!

oh and the racing was quite good too - had to upgrade Sky to include Motors TV to watch what else went on out of sight! :ukwave: