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28 Jul 2003, 22:24
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Thunder at The Rock
On this weekends ASCAR racecard issued with the programme I've noticed a small reference to "Thunder at The Rock" 30/31 August featuring ASCAR and the Minardi F1 team.
Checking both Rockingham's and Minardi's websites I can't find any other details regarding this. I'm assuming that it is a similar event to that at Donny last year but haven't a clue as to whether that is fact or who's organising it etc....
I'm going to ring Rockingham tomorrow to find out if this is fact or fiction, but the idea of F1 at Rockingham is mind blowing.
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29 Jul 2003, 08:13
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I heard that the Minardi charity 2 seater event was on August 7/8/9th. However, not sure if it is open to the public as the passengers paying for the rides are the ones who raise the money. I'll try and find out for sure.
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29 Jul 2003, 17:47
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The next ASCAR race at Rockingham is August 24th.
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29 Jul 2003, 18:09
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Quote:
Originally posted by Andrew Kitson
I heard that the Minardi charity 2 seater event was on August 7/8/9th. However, not sure if it is open to the public as the passengers paying for the rides are the ones who raise the money. I'll try and find out for sure.
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It has been for the last couple of years.
If anyone does find out more details please post them.
Recently events like this have been organised by www.cmpentertainment.com
Last edited by Adam43; 29 Jul 2003 at 18:12.
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29 Jul 2003, 22:17
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Last year, when it was at Donington, it was part an event very similar to this years FIA European Challenge
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Donington event page
Friday/Saturday/Sunday 8/9/10 August 2003 - FIA European Challenge
Big, powerful Sportscars race on Saturday, but the main raceday is Sunday, including the Euro F3000 race and its budding F1 drivers of the future, plus Thoroughbred Grand Prix cars and Superkarts.
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This what the Rockingham website has to say about the 31st August meeting
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Rockingham event page
Sunday 31st August 2003 - THUNDER AT THE ROCK
Get up close and personal with Minardi's F1 2-seaters at Thunder At The Rock. Featuring a round of the Days Of Thunder series.
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Last edited by Adam43; 29 Jul 2003 at 22:20.
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30 Jul 2003, 09:35
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It appears that as ASCAR has lost 2 rounds due to weather this year the 30/31st Aug will host these 2 rounds plus it coincidences with the Minardi 2 seater track day.
However this is supposed to be organised by BARC who have suddenly had this hoisted onto them at very short notice and as to whether sufficient officials are available we'll have to wait and see.
If it goes ahead I'll be there for sure. Sorry Cadwell.
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30 Jul 2003, 19:39
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Officials? BARC haven't sent me anything yet and besides, I'll be at Spa that weekend. Couldn't they have 4 races and the Minardi thing on the 24th... to suit my calendar!!!! ;-)
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1 Aug 2003, 08:31
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A letter arrived from Karen last night asking marshals with previous Rockingham oval experience if they were available for this meeting. If you want to attend and haven't received a letter give Karen at BARC a ring.
Needless to say I'm going.
Last edited by Chigley; 1 Aug 2003 at 08:32.
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1 Aug 2003, 12:18
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I think there is only one ascar race on the programme for this event, they will practice/quailfy on the Friday and race on the Sunday. I will be there, makes my season pass even more good value.
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1 Aug 2003, 12:22
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Will Damon and his band be there?
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7 Aug 2003, 10:26
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Wonder if the minardi's will use the chicane on turn 1 after recent events ??? I'll be there too Claire.
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12 Aug 2003, 08:32
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Top band The Darkness will be playing - they recently went down a storm supporting Robbie at Knebworth
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