DMN at Brands Hatch 1st-2nd November 2008

Who's going?

The list of entries is on my website.

+ me...

Let's hope for less diesel then...

I'll be there on a least one day :)

Eddy, our friendly Belgian marshal, will be there.

Yes, I will, and bringing the booze!

But I feel like going back to the dark ages, I had to book a ferry for the weekend (as I waited to long to book at Eurotunnel, bloody bank holiday and all those ****** tourists).
I think I can swim faster than that.


Have to leave at an ungodly hour as well, doh!

So I doubt I will be that friendly that weekend. :ouch:

I'll be there!

eddy v come and look up where the purple mini is and we will give you some refeshment:)

Oh oh Cider !!?

Yes, I will, and bringing the booze!

But I feel like going back to the dark ages, I had to book a ferry for the weekend (as I waited to long to book at Eurotunnel, bloody bank holiday and all those ****** tourists).
I think I can swim faster than that.


Have to leave at an ungodly hour as well, doh!

So I doubt I will be that friendly that weekend. :ouch:

Eddy,
The local sunday rag reported last week that repairs to the tunnel should be completed by february, so it should be business as usual next season !

p.s. Are you bringing over anything to wean me off of Bitburger that I seem to have got a taste for ?

Yes, I will, and bringing the booze!

But I feel like going back to the dark ages, I had to book a ferry for the weekend (as I waited to long to book at Eurotunnel, bloody bank holiday and all those ****** tourists).
I think I can swim faster than that.


Have to leave at an ungodly hour as well, doh!

So I doubt I will be that friendly that weekend. :ouch:

Eddy,
The local sunday rag reported last week that repairs to the tunnel should be completed by february, so it should be business as usual next season !

p.s. Are you bringing over anything to wean me off of Bitburger that I seem to have got a taste for ?

I must be drinking it too.. as i seem to be seeing double ^^^^^^

Will try to come for a look on sunday

Odd request but... anyone have a copy of the programme from Brands on the 24th August?

If you like Alan, I can always bring something, just send me a PM.
But this time it is my mistake with Eurotunnel, just forgot about Nov 1, usually a busy weekend.

Robert, will come and say hello.


Little reminder: even though I drive an Estate, doesn't mean I can bring huge amounts of drinks, cigars, ciggies, women's underwear (huh?) without getting arrested by customs. :rotate:

just tell em you live here eddy.you are here more often than not ......which is good.


i'll be there as well,but not racing coz i'm scared!!!

I have no problem with customs (at Eurotunnel) they all know me by now. :laugh:
But as I'm taking the rowing boat for once, that is another matter.
Me smuggling? Never. All personal stuff for the weekend, heavy drinker and so.

you are only a smuggler if you get caught!!

Any DMN drivers who are racing at Brands on Nov.1st/2nd, please be aware that the paddock parking plan has altered slightly since the published one. Basically the trucks need a parc ferme area (which coincidentally is the same area we use for the calendar shots), so we are now parking where the Caterhams were against the outer edge, and where BTRA trucks were shown next to the Legends. Hope this makes sense, it will be cordoned off any way.

Any DMN drivers who are racing at Brands on Nov.1st/2nd, please be aware that the paddock parking plan has altered slightly since the published one. Basically the trucks need a parc ferme area (which coincidentally is the same area we use for the calendar shots), so we are now parking where the Caterhams were against the outer edge, and where BTRA trucks were shown next to the Legends. Hope this makes sense, it will be cordoned off any way.

And they reckon we will all fit in there:rofl:

so is space going to be short then??

No, there should be plenty of space. The only groups in the paddock are trucks (22), DMN (35), Legends (28) and about a dozen Caterhams.

ah thanks Rod, but 22 trucks wont need much room;)

Basically the trucks have got the lower paddock beyond Hailwoods, and this area includes their "parc ferme". If anybody wants to be brave enough and share this area, then I wish them good luck.

does anyone have a spare ticket to get in on sat as i will be comming to watch from the sidelines for once.http://www.ten-tenths.com/forum/images/icons/icon34.gif

Basically the trucks have got the lower paddock beyond Hailwoods, and this area includes their "parc ferme". If anybody wants to be brave enough and share this area, then I wish them good luck.

Never under estimate the might of a Mini:)

does anyone have a spare ticket to get in on sat as i will be comming to watch from the sidelines for once.http://www.ten-tenths.com/forum/images/icons/icon34.gif

Will try and get one for you Woody. Don't get there too early though.

ah thanks Rod, but 22 trucks wont need much room;)

Bet they don't need as much room as the DTM support classes needed a few months ago.... who weren't even there :rolleyes:

The ultimate in automotive putting their towel down.
:germany:

Will try and get one for you Woody. Don't get there too early though.

9:30 ish i recon time for a chat and breky..:)

i'll be out taking shots from 9 mate. Can leave one on the gate for you but need it back for the Sunday.

cheers jon i'll get there sooner then .i wont be there sunday i will be watching lewis win.

Ooooh sunny on Saturday...wet on Sunday though.

Ooooh sunny on Saturday...wet on Sunday though.

Only if you believe the weather men :laugh: ( and women don't wont to be accused of being sexiest)

BBC says wet both days. But as the DMNs started with snow at the start of the year, best to take your knobblies if you have them:rotate:

Real drivers whould still be out on slicks!

BBC says wet both days. But as the DMNs started with snow at the start of the year, best to take your knobblies if you have them:rotate:

Bah thats changed since yesterday when I looked and made my post!

Bah thats changed since yesterday when I looked and made my post!

I am sure it will change again before Saturday Chezza, they are now showing light showers for Saturday and light rain for Sunday!!!

Has anyone had the finals for this?

Well that was utterly miserable...

http://www.snappyracers.com/Darkness.jpg

:) Certainly a bit on the damp side wasn't it?

Well that was utterly miserable...

http://www.snappyracers.com/Darkness.jpg

I see Eric's headlamp repair worked well :laugh:

a lot of effort by the guys and gal for not a lot of racing but it was to be expected with the weather today almost as bad as snetterton 07 i think.well done to barry vincent in the rover for a supper drive with a poorly engine 32 to 13 overall.also well done to james lindridge for claiming the class C championship ,look after it i want it back next year !!!!

As a trainee ballet dancer I would like to take this oppotunity to appologise for me practicing my pirouetts to all the other drivers and spectators.I think I can now claim to be one of the few people to take Surtees backwards,sorry JP about the grass.:Shake:

I think I can now claim to be one of the few people to take Surtees backwards,:Shake:
So you're that friendly with him Eric? . Now I know why you offered to buy me a coffee:runaway:

So you're that friendly with him Eric? . Now I know why you offered to buy me a coffee:runaway:

:rofl:

So you're that friendly with him Eric? . Now I know why you offered to buy me a coffee:runaway:
Yes Gordon,but we where interrupted.:)

Tim at least he can't reply at the moment (he's probably drying his car out)
I was thinking of taking my scuba gear up next week, but its in Spain.

Edit So you cried off !

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE. Looks like you've got a better day for it today.

who is gonna be the first back from the track then.........waiting..

Me

we have a winner . how did our eric do tim in the festa?

He kept it pointing forwards and finished, just about.

Cracking race today :) good scraps most of the way through the field as always.

what a difference a day makes it looks like summer.

It was quite warm when the first truck race started but while clearing this the sun dropped behind the trees where I was at Druids and it turned colder.

we have a winner . how did our eric do tim in the festa?

I thought he ran out of fuel or am i getting muddled up again?

I thought he ran out of fuel or am i getting muddled up again?He did but he should have taken the flag in the pit lane and that will give him a finish.

Edited: Yep, he got 20th.

He did but he should have taken the flag in the pit lane and that will give him a finish.

Edited: Yep, he got 20th.

ah thank you ;)

what a differance a day makes,nearly stayed at home after yesterday rain.
Had a realy good race with Graham Richardson,he protected realy well,will have to try my 13" wheels,should give me just the better gearing I need and yes,I did run out of fuel,got to get the gauge recalibrated.
Thanks everone for a fantastic day,in spite of the trucks.

How much for the 8x15 that you run on the escort?

Well for the last time this year... That was fun ;)

Fantastic day, with a good size crowd. Shame about some peoples antics last night and hope Ray Barrow's trailer is OK for the trip home. Congratulations to Richard Brent on a 100% winning record in class D this year. His fight for second overall today certainly had the commentators excited, but also well done to Darren Bly getting home stuck in fourth gear. All the championship sponsors are on board for next year, so let's look forward to 2009.

Rough old bunch... (look! no watermark!)

http://www.snappyracers.com/Ugly.jpg

What happened on lap 8?

I thoughly enjoyed competing in the DMN Championship this season and would like to thank Rod, Sue, Chezza, Andy and everyone else that worked hard to make it happen.

Rough old bunch... (look! no watermark!)

http://www.snappyracers.com/Ugly.jpgWhy has Any Pipe got two bodies and only one head?

Not sure exactly what happened but it involved Peter Taylor, Andy Baker and possibly James Lindridge and/or Andy Wickens. Lots of debris on the top straight just before the finish line.

Heard reports that Peter and Andy got together somehow but not that anyone else was involved. Then Nick Hayes collected the bumper when he ducked out of Steve Dann's slipstream.

Of course I didn't know anything about it! Nice to get so many waves from you lot on the slow down lap though!

Why has Any Pipe got two bodies and only one head?


Posted by Golfwidow

i think you might find that a certain VW Golf driver was trying to hide!!

Not sure exactly what happened but it involved Peter Taylor, Andy Baker and possibly James Lindridge and/or Andy Wickens. Lots of debris on the top straight just before the finish line.

Posted by Golfwidow

James Lindridge was extrememly lucky to avoid hitting a spinning Peter Taylor, James had to drive round the spinning car on the grass in avoidance.

Andy Wickens said that he only had 2nd and 4th gears.

He can hide but I'll get him eventually...

http://www.snappyracers.com/Ugly2.jpg

Posted by golfwidow

Nice one Jon!!

How much for the 8x15 that you run on the escort?
Everything on hold in that quater till I make up my mind what I am doing next season,never know I may join you in class D.

...also some felt a bit tipsy during the racing as well!

He was very tipsy friday night and probally sat as well:laugh:

He can hide but I'll get him eventually...

http://www.snappyracers.com/Ugly2.jpgBill looks a bit camp!! Thanks to all for a great season, congrats to Richard on the win. See you all at the BARC do or next year
Graham:cool:

Bill had special make up and hair do for that photo;) Us people with lots of grey hair look good.

That sun was a bit bright. :cool:, Thanks to BARC, Rod, Sue and and everyone alse involved for a good years racing, :Shake: Bring on 09

I would like to say that this year has been brill, well done to all involved, Rod, Sue, Cheryl, Andy etc etc. Well done Richard Brent for the championship win and well done to those of you that remained on the track on Saturday!!

I would just like to echo everyones words.
Big thanks to all organisers and marshalls for a good seasons racing.
congrats to all drivers

Don't forget your photography team ;)

Saturday's photos are here - http://www.snappyracers.com/album/Brands011108

You may have to squint as some of them are very dark. Mainly because it was. Utterly the hardest conditions I have ever shot images in. be amazed I got anything!

Some quick samples

http://www.snappyracers.com/album/Brands011108/slides/IMG_1091.JPG

http://www.snappyracers.com/album/Brands011108/slides/IMG_0947.JPG

http://www.snappyracers.com/album/Brands011108/slides/IMG_1022.JPG

Posted by Golfwidow

Superb pics Jon.

Thanks Kel.

Done Sunday's now aswell ---> http://www.snappyracers.com/album/Brands021108/

http://www.snappyracers.com/album/Brands021108/slides/IMG_0615.JPG

http://www.snappyracers.com/album/Brands021108/slides/IMG_0802.JPG

http://www.snappyracers.com/album/Brands021108/slides/IMG_1037.JPG

http://www.snappyracers.com/album/Brands021108/slides/IMG_0615.JPG



Ewwwww, Think I might have to print this off and show my aunty Penny.

How's the pace maker Eric!!!!!!!

Nice picture of Eric and 2 of his great great grandchildren :)

Posted by Golfwidow

Truly fantastic pics Jon.

Ewwwww, Think I might have to print this off and show my aunty Penny. Eric, is that a screwdriver in your pocket or just pleased to see me???:laugh:

Eric, is that a screwdriver in your pocket or just pleased to see me???:laugh:

Ahem...
http://www.snappyracers.com/album/Brands021108/slides/IMG_0530.JPG

Every picture tells a story

should i be looking in the news of the world any time soon ?;) :p

That's an excellent picture of Ron's Skyline, with the rainwater acting like the smoke in a wind tunnel! Well worth a study for the aerodynamically minded readers amongst us.

That's an excellent picture of Ron's Skyline, with the rainwater acting like the smoke in a wind tunnel! Well worth a study for the aerodynamically minded readers amongst us.

You've made me very happy by saying that! *EXACTLY* what I was trying to show when I took it.

Well, here they are in all their multi-coloured glory...

The Final Points for 2008 (http://www.rodbirley.com/2008_Points.htm)

I'm off to hibernate for the winter now - see you all next year :sleep:

You've made me very happy by saying that! *EXACTLY* what I was trying to show when I took it.


#1 (http://www.snappyracers.com/album/Brands011108/slides/IMG_0646.html)
#2 (http://www.snappyracers.com/album/Brands011108/slides/IMG_0648.html)

So what was you thinking here then Jon? I must say you looked very pale when you walked back past us - on the way to change your underwear :D

Didn't you see all the men in Orange taking cover behind you? I guess not.

I'm quite impressed I managed to compose and take the shots whilst walking backwards and filling my trousers ;)

He was very tipsy friday night and probally sat as well:laugh:


Tipsy !!! YES..... thats one word i could use

You've made me very happy by saying that! *EXACTLY* what I was trying to show when I took it.

Chris beat me to it, that really is a fantastic picture Jon - photo of the year entry?

should i be looking in the news of the world any time soon ?;) :p
No,my wife is very understanding,the bed in the spare room is very cosy,also the pacemaker is standing up very well and the screww driver but they are not my great grandchildren,just in that age group.My,what an ugly load of b#####ds we are.
Look forward to the dinner dance,have got Tim to attend to keep the laughter and entertainment going.
Rod,Sue,Andy,Audrey and all,not forgetting our consistent photographer,thanks for a smashing season,sorry the Fiesta was not on song for most of it,see you all on the 24th.;)

Chris beat me to it, that really is a fantastic picture Jon - photo of the year entry?

Thanks Chris. Not sure yet... Got a few options and the year isn't finished yet!

Brillient pic Jon, and well done for getting any on staurday, and thanks for all the great shots over the year.

Thanks also to all the great people involved with the DMN, form the organisers down to the crews, your all great, see you all at the dinner :)

#1 (http://www.snappyracers.com/album/Brands011108/slides/IMG_0646.html)
#2 (http://www.snappyracers.com/album/Brands011108/slides/IMG_0648.html)

Jon did you do anything with these shots afterward in Photoshop or similar? I see you were running at ISO1250 and there's little if no noise visible. My Nikon at ISO800 or above is like looking at photos of a pin cushion.

Nothing on them Photoshop wise Tim. That's almost exactly how they came out of the camera except a levels tweak to try and pick them up slightly but that won't affect the noise. It's just down to having a *very* expensive camera that is pretty much noise free up to about iso 2600. If you look at the start shot of the grid thats at iso 2000 and is still noise free.

Got to love the 1dMkIII. Much better than a Ninko :p

And thanks Gary. Andy's shots will look good in a photobook ;)

Tipsy !!! YES..... thats one word i could use

you need to be carefull doing that, its not just on the road that drinking the night before can have consiquences

looks like im in trouble now !

I would say i was caught up in the great atomsphere and good company on and off the track, as this year and championship has been a great experience for me. Although i still have a long way to go and a lot to learn

What else can i say

Got to love the 1dMkIII. Much better than a Ninko :p

Yep the Canons do seem to be ahead of Nikon when it comes to action and high speed photography.

Dave i will putting copy friday night entertainment on u tube soon, keep up the good work see you at prize giving. :laugh:

Yep the Canons do seem to be ahead of Nikon when it comes to action and high speed photography.

The bodies from both are very similar when you get to the high end but Canon lenses are much better and that makes a big difference. But that's a debate for the Photography forum ;)

what ever camers it is you got some good pics, It beats my Brownie 127

I considered breakign out the brass rubbing kit during Saturday's race

Dave i will putting copy friday night entertainment on u tube soon, keep up the good work see you at prize giving. :laugh:

OOOH great i shall be looking forward to it :D

How many clips are there ?

Jon

I like the way you managed to get me and my dad in the same photo, even if you can only see the underside of my car

Great timing once again

Haha. I figured it would be a good one for your photobook! When you commission me to do it ;)

I'm quite impressed I managed to compose and take the shots whilst walking backwards and filling my trousers ;)
Are you suggesting your trousers are normally empty? I recall your better half saying something similar...

:busted:

Let's keep this on topic Mr Goldthorp.

(Cheeky git)

Nice write up in MN and a couple of big photos. I'll settle for 1 of them being mine :)

can just about make out steves golf in both pics and i thought that some of the write up was really funny!!

There are some more pics on this chap's site including this rather exciting looking pass :)

http://www.ae-photography.co.uk/gallery/BTRA_Truck_Superprix_Brands_Hatch_021108_AE_073.jpg


Mod note; Nice picture but can you read the FAQ regarding picture size and posting.

tick tac toe three in a row!!

Mod note; Nice picture but can you read the FAQ regarding picture size and posting.
Apologies, thought that I'd linked to the thumbnail. More Meldrew points coming my way :rotate:

:hmf: I don't believe it! Only one week away and no topic yet?

We could ask for next years dmn dates but we know Rods working on them, Are there any expected rule changes for 2009?
From my point DMN has to be the best championship in the south east good competition at great value. Hope this still can be acheived for 2009. We have a good team sorting it.:) Thanks go to this years working party, to many to list.

Apologies, thought that I'd linked to the thumbnail. More Meldrew points coming my way :rotate:

No, I want them.:bmood:

We could ask for next years dmn dates but we know Rods working on them, Are there any expected rule changes for 2009?
From my point DMN has to be the best championship in the south east good competition at great value. Hope this still can be acheived for 2009. We have a good team sorting it.:) Thanks go to this years working party, to many to list.Not just in the SE me thinks