BTCC Thruxton 25th & 26th April

focuszetec · 17 Apr 2009, 10:43 (Ref:2442925)

Hi all got my tickets today for this and I have got a track pass what does this mean? As this is my first time at Thruxton and it does not say in the enclosed instructions, thought I had better ask here!

Grandslammer · 17 Apr 2009, 10:54 (Ref:2442934)

Track pass means you're on a post somewhere between ,I think, post 5 & 19 and therefore you park your car on track at the startline for sign-on,then drive round to post

Grandslammer · 17 Apr 2009, 12:10 (Ref:2443000)

My tickets have just turned up,also have a track pass

gachjoel · 17 Apr 2009, 13:12 (Ref:2443042)

majority of the time it means that.
i`ve had a pass & been on post 1,
other times i`ve not had one and been out the back.

like your ever gonna get a strait forward answer on 10ths

focuszetec · 17 Apr 2009, 13:15 (Ref:2443045)

never expected a straight forward answer

Any answer will do, as long as I don't go to the wrong place or anything i don't mind!

m1fcf · 17 Apr 2009, 14:44 (Ref:2443090)

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Originally Posted by Grandslammer

My tickets have just turned up,also have a track pass

Hopefully the postman has been to mine this morning as well then - although I can only do the Saturday, so maybe I'm not selected this time round.

As for a Track Pass - never had one yet, although to be honest, I don;t think I have even been on the list of marshals at sign on either, I always end up filling out the 'Extras' list!!

Peat · 17 Apr 2009, 16:27 (Ref:2443147)

Im a 1st timer too. I have a Pit and Paddock passes. I take it im working in the pitlane then?

Is an High-Vis orange bib gonna be ok or do i really need to get me some overalls?

Motorsportgirli · 17 Apr 2009, 17:27 (Ref:2443173)

Wish i was going, but other comittments have meant i have to make my appologies...

Any how, to be a little bit cheeky has anyone got spare tickets? My dad is marshaling but mum has his guest ticket, and i was supposed to give my guest ticket to my bro in law (so im now in the dog house!!!)

Thanks

Sara

Beardy359 · 17 Apr 2009, 17:45 (Ref:2443183)

Quote:

Originally Posted by focuszetec

Hi all got my tickets today for this and I have got a track pass what does this mean? As this is my first time at Thruxton and it does not say in the enclosed instructions, thought I had better ask here!

From the Officials Instructions :"If you have not been issued with a "TRACK" car label, please park in car park "B"."

If you have a track pass use the gate by the flying club to get on to the track, you should have a post between 5 and 19 and will have to drive out round the track. Do not use the tunnel! Ask where to park because it's all changed out there!

bonjour · 17 Apr 2009, 17:51 (Ref:2443186)

[QUOTE=Peat;2443147]I have a Pit and Paddock passes. I take it im working in the pitlane then?

Hi Peat,
does your ticket say ‘Official Inc Paddock/Pits 2-Days’ and have HPP on it? You’ll probably also have a ‘guest’ ticket too which says ‘Complimentary Inc Paddock 2-Days’ with HAP on it (guests don’t get Pit access). If so these are the entry tickets for the meeting for you and a guest and doesn’t mean you’ll be marshalling in the Pit Lane or Paddock.

Hope this helps.

Peat · 17 Apr 2009, 18:30 (Ref:2443208)

Yeah, cheers. i have the HPP and the HAP tickets. So i guess i find out what i am doing at sign-on?

Going back to my original post (sorry, im slightly panicing), do i definatley need proper probans, or will an orange high-vis do? Don't want to turn up unprepared now....

m1fcf · 17 Apr 2009, 18:38 (Ref:2443217)

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Originally Posted by Peat

Yeah, cheers. i have the HPP and the HAP tickets. So i guess i find out what i am doing at sign-on?

Going back to my original post (sorry, im slightly panicing), do i definatley need proper probans, or will an orange high-vis do? Don't want to turn up unprepared now....

If this is your first event, then an orange hi-vis, some good waterproofs and some strong boots should be enough. Don;t forget a decent set of gloves.

Try to avoid outer clothing that is similar in colour to any of the flags - that way there is no confusion if you start waving your arm around.

Then, if you decide you want to stick at it, look to get your overalls later.

focuszetec · 17 Apr 2009, 18:46 (Ref:2443228)

I did about 3 meeting, all i had was normal clothes and a hi-viz coat with a pair of welders gloves, then decided this is for me and bought a set of probans. Still use the coat and gloves to keep me toastie warm!! When i said my first time i meant first time marshaling at Thruxton, i have done 6 meetings now but only at brands hatch. See you there bright and early Saturday morning!!

m1fcf · 17 Apr 2009, 18:52 (Ref:2443231)

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Originally Posted by focuszetec

I did about 3 meeting, all i had was normal clothes and a hi-viz coat with a pair of welders gloves, then decided this is for me and bought a set of probans. Still use the coat and gloves to keep me toastie warm!! When i said my first time i meant first time marshaling at Thruxton, i have done 6 meetings now but only at brands hatch. See you there bright and early Saturday morning!!

Then you have about the same experience as I do - only the other way round, all at Thruxton and only the BTCC at Brands...

See you on the Saturday morning

focuszetec · 17 Apr 2009, 18:58 (Ref:2443233)

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Originally Posted by m1fcf

Then you have about the same experience as I do - only the other way round, all at Thruxton and only the BTCC at Brands...

See you on the Saturday morning

Luckily I have a friend who lives in andover so it makes life a bit easier, and normally when i stay with him, drunker!!

Roger Lovelock · 18 Apr 2009, 10:33 (Ref:2443632)

Tickets have arrived this morning and I also have a track pass

BSA Susie · 18 Apr 2009, 11:22 (Ref:2443676)

No tickets for me yet.

I'll be there, camping Friday and Saturday (got a wedding reception to go to though) hopefully in our Split Screen camper. Harry Vaulkhard may have his too, we're going to turn a BTCC meeting into a VW camper show!

devon kev · 18 Apr 2009, 14:53 (Ref:2443825)

Tickets arrived this morning, no track pass for me.

Hey Roger we must have the same postie.....

Roger Lovelock · 18 Apr 2009, 15:10 (Ref:2443834)

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Originally Posted by devon kev

Tickets arrived this morning, no track pass for me.

Hey Roger we must have the same postie.....

Must be the same one as mine arrived early this morning, probably took the wrong turn on junction 17 roundabout!!

FATNACKER · 19 Apr 2009, 14:25 (Ref:2444750)

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Originally Posted by Roger Lovelock

Tickets have arrived this morning and I also have a track pass

Hi Folks here we go again! Old FATNACKER is on the scrounge again! Although i think this one might be a bit more difficult? Has any one out there got a spare thruxton BTCC ticket? If so Please PM me and we can swap details. Kind Regards FATNACKER

Wet marshal · 20 Apr 2009, 13:58 (Ref:2445542)

HI FATNACKER,

I might be able to help,as my son has a spare ticket.

We will be camping,Friday night. (Weather permitting!). Big blue tent?

Circuitmarshal · 20 Apr 2009, 15:01 (Ref:2445588)

Instructions say car park B, pass enclosed - what if it's not will I have a problem?

FATNACKER · 20 Apr 2009, 15:40 (Ref:2445623)

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Originally Posted by Wet marshal

HI FATNACKER,

I might be able to help,as my son has a spare ticket.

We will be camping,Friday night. (Weather permitting!). Big blue tent?

Cheers "wet marshal" I will look you up sat

Steve Tarrant · 20 Apr 2009, 17:32 (Ref:2445699)

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Originally Posted by Circuitmarshal

Instructions say car park B, pass enclosed - what if it's not will I have a problem?

Suggest you phone Becci at BARC HQ and find out!!!!!!

Circuitmarshal · 20 Apr 2009, 17:44 (Ref:2445708)

Steve,
You mean your letting me down this time with no correct answer?

I'll let you off this time!!

This is new for me at BTCC the norm is for me to be put out of harms way around the back somewhere.

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