The Silverstone Classic - 28-30 July (with photos)

**John Turner** · 9 Jul 2006, 10:10 (Ref:1651222)

Only 3 weeks away now, so time, I think to open a thead. Over 500 cars, 22 races over the 3 days, should make this a superb event. See here for all the details:-

http://www.silverstoneclassic.com/

I'm hoping to make it there on Saturday and Sunday. Who else is going?

White flag man · 9 Jul 2006, 10:35 (Ref:1651237)

I'll be there Friday & Saturday, can't make Sunday as I have to be at Brooklands. Looking to this.

Robin_D · 9 Jul 2006, 11:57 (Ref:1651267)

Yes!!

I will be there Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Last year was excellent.

simon drabble · 9 Jul 2006, 17:45 (Ref:1651498)

sadly I will be on holiday but my co driver Roger Wills will be out in our Lotus Cortina and also in his Daren Sportsracer

Andrew Fellowes · 9 Jul 2006, 22:16 (Ref:1651781)

16 years since I was last at Silverstone, Nick, Lincoln if you read this then giving you plenty of time to run!
Looking forward to seeing some new faces from around here too. Can't do Sunday, heading home to Oz.

All the changes since the 70's & 80's will be interesting, will I like them? John, see you at Ted's at 9am Saturday.

Andrew

LAK · 10 Jul 2006, 07:44 (Ref:1651944)

Jason and I will be there in the Falcon.

dazbaz_99 · 10 Jul 2006, 08:09 (Ref:1651974)

I will be there Saturday & Sunday. Last year was great, this year looks even better. If TGP was on the bill too, it would of been perfect.

Cant wait though!

johngee · 10 Jul 2006, 09:37 (Ref:1652051)

I suppose I ought to turn up - sombody might notice if I don't - or, there again, maybe not!

Fay · 10 Jul 2006, 12:06 (Ref:1652182)

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Originally Posted by johngee

I suppose I ought to turn up - sombody might notice if I don't - or, there again, maybe not!

I think we might notice if you are not there!!

Alan and I will be there, me as Chief Marshal (also acting as Dep Chief Flag) and Alan as Chief Flag.

If anyone wants to volunteer to marshal any of the 3 days and has not already done so, please drop me a PM.

Fay

Moosehead · 10 Jul 2006, 17:28 (Ref:1652450)

Planning on being there Sat & Sun, to be found roaming the paddock both days, well, the mornings at least

Grandslammer · 10 Jul 2006, 20:20 (Ref:1652807)

Down to do the three days,looking forward to it having missed last year

brands · 11 Jul 2006, 16:21 (Ref:1653647)

Going all three days this year as we hardly had time to wander the paddocks last year over two days.

Alan Morgan · 12 Jul 2006, 09:44 (Ref:1654295)

I've just looked on the Formula Junior website. They've got a full grid of 44 cars, and 16 reserves!

rbs · 13 Jul 2006, 10:43 (Ref:1655222)

It is a shame that the Juniors will only be on the circuit on Friday.It seems that they have been sacrificed to that spot at the expense of 2 motorcycle races on Saturday and Sunday. Please can we swap one of the bike races for the juniors.

stuart05 · 13 Jul 2006, 12:46 (Ref:1655318)

Provided we don't break it at Brands this Saturday, I'm proud to say that one of our MG Metro's will be on display on the CSCC stand.
If last years' event is anything to go by this should be a fantastic weekend.

Alan Morgan · 13 Jul 2006, 17:57 (Ref:1655544)

The reserve Juniors have been offered a chance to join the HGPCA races, so some of them will be out over the weekend.

lifeof · 13 Jul 2006, 19:54 (Ref:1655636)

Looks brilliant programme but it is a shame that it is at such an dreadful venue with the public 'miles' from the action.

dazbaz_99 · 13 Jul 2006, 20:08 (Ref:1655642)

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Originally Posted by lifeof

Looks brilliant programme but it is a shame that it is at such an dreadful venue with the public 'miles' from the action.

You should try wandering around the open paddock, that would probably take all weekend by its self!

FastDB2s · 15 Jul 2006, 16:10 (Ref:1656969)

Andy has very kindly allowed me to use EMU (Aston Martin DB2) in the Aston race, he is on a corporate day or something with his company entertaining and can't come (he was entered in the Woodcote trophy race), look forward to seeing some of you there, but my team & i will also be looking after several other cars

Redneck Rocket · 25 Jul 2006, 14:54 (Ref:1664251)

Will be there working on Friday, and then watching and hopefully getting sunburned on Saturday/Sunday. Staying at the BRDC campground. Various others from Classic & Sports Car to be there as well. Anyone staying at the circuit think a ten-tenths get together is in order?

robert77 · 26 Jul 2006, 09:40 (Ref:1664806)

I am so looking forward this meeting. I've always loved "proper" racing cars.
From a marshalling point of veiw, as long as I don't have to start pushing anyone out of the gravel (don't need to be doing that kind of thing in this heat), it'll be a super weekend. Particuarly looking forward to seeing the bikes out there as I seem to spend more time marshalling with them than I do cars.

Good luck to all who are competing, and hope to meet a few people after the days activities are finished.

robert77 · 26 Jul 2006, 09:41 (Ref:1664808)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redneck Rocket

Anyone staying at the circuit think a ten-tenths get together is in order?

I think that's been mentioned on the "marshals forum" Redneck.

Paulaweybridge · 30 Jul 2006, 09:37 (Ref:1667655)

Hi everyone,

Having just arrived back from the USA where I have been having FUN for 2 months, I decided to go to the Silverstone Classic this weekend.

Overall, it was an excellent event and I found it hard to see everything in just one day.

I was planning to stay for Sunday and would have slept in my car overnight ( Motel/Hotel rates are so dear in this counrty ) but I am not quite so young these days........

and returned home last night to the comfort of my bed. At least I get the luxury to watch the German Grand Prix from my armchair....

The high price of gas ( sorry petrol !!! ) here in the UK is just crazy compared to the USA where they are complaining at $3+ a US gallon these days (they do not realise how lucky they are) and to make the journey twice was simply too dear.

My sincere thanks to Clerk of the Course Brian Pearson for looking after me in Race Control when I felt unwell yesterday morning...

It was lovely to see Frank and Judy Lyons. You guys are most certainly my kind of people and they would love you both Stateside. There is none of the snobbery with these two awesome people that you can get with some of the individuals in UK Historic Racing.

It was also to nice to touch base with John Smith again yesterday and John, you run an awesome Race Meeting as always...

You are the fairest Clerk in UK racing and are highly respected by all who know you.

Just one thought however. I hold a currect MSA Photographers and Jounalist Pass and it was almost worthless yesterday. I have worked very hard to get this Pass down the years especially working for Karting Magazine. When I went to the Media Centre to sign on, I was told that I was not able to, as these days you have to apply in advance for permission to go trackside. In fact the girls at the desk said that MSA passes are not worth much anymore. However they were very nice to me and said that it was OK to go down Pit Lane and they allowed me to have a cuppa and biscuit in the Media Cantre. Thanks ladies.....

My highlight of the day........The Hot Air Balloons yesterday morning....

See you guys around.

Have a nice day !!

Paula Hamilton

kickstart · 30 Jul 2006, 09:40 (Ref:1667658)

Spent the day there on Saturday and really enjoyed the day, I had hoped that Silverstone might have put up video screens (like Goodwood) so that you could see more of the races. Would much prefer from a spectating point of view that the meeting be transferred to Brands were you can see a great deal more of the racing.

Paulaweybridge · 30 Jul 2006, 09:49 (Ref:1667663)

Brands Hatch is and always has been my favorite circuit...

Paula

QUOTE=kickstart]Spent the day there on Saturday and really enjoyed the day, I had hoped that Silverstone might have put up video screens (like Goodwood) so that you could see more of the races. Would much prefer from a spectating point of view that the meeting be transferred to Brands were you can see a great deal more of the racing.[/QUOTE]

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