F1 testing @ Silverstone

Carrie · 23 Jul 2000, 20:55 (Ref:25096)

I'll be at the F1 testing at Silverstone on 17th August.
Don't know what teams / drivers will be there yet, but looking forward to it

Minardi fan · 24 Jul 2000, 11:27 (Ref:25192)

I'm going on all three days probably. Don't know who will or won't be there - Arrows won't be though. I'm PRAYING Minardi decide to turn up... PLEASE!!!!!

WoodyTJ · 24 Jul 2000, 18:12 (Ref:25274)

I'm going probably on the Wednesday and Thursday . . . . but it will depend on which teams/drivers will be there.

Wonder if Dario will test again, as I missed him last week?

**Craig** · 24 Jul 2000, 19:02 (Ref:25290)

Seeing as you've given me a decent amount of notice this time, i'll see if I can get the day off work - though, being two drivers short, I doubt i'll be there

RIKB · 24 Jul 2000, 21:11 (Ref:25327)

You'll be doing some testing of your own in the works van eh?

Minardi fan · 24 Jul 2000, 23:52 (Ref:25349)

Woody... I believe it was you last Wednesday hanging around the autograph queue at about 6pm???

Maisie · 25 Jul 2000, 08:41 (Ref:25476)

Look out Woody - you're being watched!!

**Craig** · 25 Jul 2000, 17:23 (Ref:25552)

Well, what do you know ? I guess i'll be seeing you there then! Guess if you ask nicely enough you do sometimes get your own way

Lorna · 26 Jul 2000, 22:00 (Ref:25976)

Don't die of shock everyone but I have booked 17th off work. One of my workmates might be coming as well. It depends if the boss will let us both have the same day off at once.

**Craig** · 27 Jul 2000, 16:25 (Ref:26155)

Oh bugger - sounds like a full-scale p1ss up!

Sparky · 27 Jul 2000, 18:38 (Ref:26180)

So, chaps, What's the score? (Don't say two nil!)

How does one go about this F1 testing malarky?
Do you just turn up and watch?
Any pre-booking of tickets involved?
What's it cost?
Where do you stand?
Can I come along?
Why so many stupid questions?
Shall I bring Jelly Babies?

Carrie · 27 Jul 2000, 19:34 (Ref:26199)

It is free and if you promise to behave we might even let you come along

The spectating areas are pretty limited, sometimes you can't get any further than Woodcote / Luffield, other times they'll let you get round as far as Copse. I think the testing normally starts at 10 and runs until 1, there's then a lunch break before testing resumes at 2 and continues until 5. There is a testing hotline 01327 857271 number which is a recorded which just tells you the dates of testing and times, and not a lot else.
Okay, that's sorted, Sparky's bringing the jelly babies, what about the rest of the supplies for the day

I'll bring the Hob Nobs - do we want the chocolate ones or the ordinary ones?

Minardi fan · 28 Jul 2000, 00:24 (Ref:26290)

Hobnobs??? Nay good woman - we need Plain Chocolate Digestives!!!! HURRAH!!!

Minardi fan · 28 Jul 2000, 00:26 (Ref:26291)

And Sparky, you can only come if you promise to make a complete and utter idiot of yourself when your favourite driver leaves in the evening, so much so that the next day he hides his face underneath a magazine so as to avoid you.

I am not speaking from experience here...

Oh dammnit I am, SORRY HEINZ-HARALD...

Danielsun · 28 Jul 2000, 10:19 (Ref:26398)

Are you mad, Minardi fan? I mean, sh1t, you support H-HF and Minardi! Nutter!!! I guess you wish he drove for them; good thing he's signed with Jordan again, then...

I dunno whether I can be there. I hope to be, although it depends on whether I have a job (ie. still here) or not (read: back home)...

**Peter Mallett** · 28 Jul 2000, 12:06 (Ref:26439)

Haven't you still got that job as a chucker-in at Club B*&^%$£s?

Minardi fan · 29 Jul 2000, 00:16 (Ref:26568)

My friends and I are known as the schizophrenic F1 fans...

I support Minardi and Jordan, Frentzen, Alesi, and have taken a liking to Verstappen.

Go figure that out.

Lorna · 31 Jul 2000, 19:43 (Ref:27310)

What time are we intending on arriving at Silverstone then Carrie?

Carrie · 31 Jul 2000, 20:16 (Ref:27317)

10:00? I should be able to get down there for that time or thereabouts

**Craig** · 31 Jul 2000, 20:30 (Ref:27319)

Invader said he 'may' go too. Maybe he could give you a 'ride', Lorna ?

Lorna · 31 Jul 2000, 20:43 (Ref:27323)

Why's that Craig? Not man enough to offer yourself?

**Craig** · 31 Jul 2000, 20:47 (Ref:27326)

I offered at Snett and you didn't want to know you snotty old hag - i'm afraid you'll just have to make do without...

Lorna · 31 Jul 2000, 20:58 (Ref:27332)

My heart is breaking. Anyway, Dave's tent is bigger

**Craig** · 31 Jul 2000, 21:01 (Ref:27333)

I knew you'd feel that way...

Have you seen my new tent ? It's got some wonderful poles...

Lorna · 31 Jul 2000, 21:04 (Ref:27334)

Wahey! Silverstone's a date then

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