Lydden

westfieldbend · 18 Nov 2007, 18:45 (Ref:2070328)

Does anyone know what is happening to lydden, the lease runs out on november 23rd and i dont think the bmcrc are intrested in renewing the lease - they have no events schedualed for 08.

kipper · 18 Nov 2007, 18:50 (Ref:2070331)

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Originally Posted by westfieldbend

Does anyone know what is happening to lydden, the lease runs out on november 23rd and i dont think the bmcrc are intrested in renewing the lease - they have no events schedualed for 08.

Autosport have reported in the last few weeks that BARC, BRSCC and a private indiviudal have an interest in taking over the lease; MSV on the other hand do not. I don't know whether anything has progressed beyond these stories.

westfieldbend · 18 Nov 2007, 18:55 (Ref:2070333)

I doubt BRSCC will lease it as they dont race there anymore and if i remember correctlly there last meeting at lydden was supported by single figure grids

**BertMk2** · 18 Nov 2007, 18:55 (Ref:2070334)

There are provisional dates for events at Lydden next year, I fully expect the lease to be picked up (I believe the general rule of thumb is that as long as the circuit is making money it'll stay open).

westfieldbend · 19 Nov 2007, 07:45 (Ref:2070624)

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Originally Posted by BertMk2

There are provisional dates for events at Lydden next year, I fully expect the lease to be picked up (I believe the general rule of thumb is that as long as the circuit is making money it'll stay open).

How do we know lydden is making money?

Thundersports · 19 Nov 2007, 08:56 (Ref:2070671)

My understanding of the situation is that Mclaren are trying to sell the venue/land, the major problem with the circuit is the 52 days a year restriction which wouldn't make it commercially viable to MSV or others.

jonbryant · 19 Nov 2007, 10:30 (Ref:2070737)

I know more than I can say (for once!) but it's future should be resolved this week.

I love the place and look forward to getting back there next year.

**BertMk2** · 19 Nov 2007, 10:39 (Ref:2070741)

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Originally Posted by jonbryant

I know more than I can say (for once!) but it's future should be resolved this week.

I love the place and look forward to getting back there next year.

Great circuit

(and yes it is making money)

tonful · 19 Nov 2007, 13:09 (Ref:2070814)

Hope it does stay open, it's the only photographer friendly track in the South of England

Also, it has the best tuck shop of any racetrack I've been to.

jonbryant · 19 Nov 2007, 16:43 (Ref:2070967)

Agreed. Gail's is the best breakfast at any circuit full stop. But that's a different argument and one I'm sure has been done!

So yes, Lydden.... superb place. Can we get BTCC there next year please?

Great.

Thanks.

Look forward to it.

(P.S. I know they can't!)

Novice · 19 Nov 2007, 17:17 (Ref:2070997)

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Originally Posted by jonbryant

Can we get BTCC there next year please?

NO NO NO! They would spoil a great circuit.

Mind you, you could always send them round the rallycross circuit as they seem to spend most of their time off the black stuff.

chezza · 19 Nov 2007, 18:33 (Ref:2071061)

Oooh sounds interesting - I'll look out for an announcement.

Noooo...keep that crap away from our lovely circuit!

ChrisA · 19 Nov 2007, 20:58 (Ref:2071162)

Great memories of Lydden. First started marshalling there in the mid 70's, back when rallycross was shown live on Grandstand. Bill Chessun used to run/own it then. I don't get down there much these days, too much to do here in the Midlands, but lets hope the circuit continues to run meetings.

westfieldbend · 20 Nov 2007, 19:36 (Ref:2071944)

if the circuit is to be leased does anyone know how long it will be for / know how long the previous lease was?

Gnomex · 20 Nov 2007, 20:27 (Ref:2071971)

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Originally Posted by jonbryant

I know more than I can say (for once!) but it's future should be resolved this week.

I love the place and look forward to getting back there next year.

Jon - As one of the (very) loyal Lydden marshals can I say I'm sure we are all keeping our fingers crossed for good news. The place is just unique (with due apologies to other circuits!) in terms of its layout, views of the track, its catering... but most of all its people (be they marshals, spectators, competitors, photographers - everyone!). I would like to think we all look on each other as friends at Lydden - ones that enjoy the pleasures of true motor sport. Perhaps what we need is a true philanthropist to take over and run the circuit just for the sheer joy of it.

jonbryant · 20 Nov 2007, 20:47 (Ref:2071983)

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Originally Posted by Gnomex

Jon - As one of the (very) loyal Lydden marshals can I say I'm sure we are all keeping our fingers crossed for good news. The place is just unique (with due apologies to other circuits!) in terms of its layout, views of the track, its catering... but most of all its people (be they marshals, spectators, competitors, photographers - everyone!). I would like to think we all look on each other as friends at Lydden - ones that enjoy the pleasures of true motor sport. Perhaps what we need is a true philanthropist to take over and run the circuit just for the sheer joy of it.

Well put. I always enjoy my trips to Lydden to see you lot. Even if I'm greeted with a warm chorus of abuse.

johngee · 20 Nov 2007, 20:55 (Ref:2071987)

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Originally Posted by westfieldbend

if the circuit is to be leased does anyone know how long it will be for / know how long the previous lease was?

I've always been given to understand that, historically, the lease was only on a year by year basis, which accounts for the limited investment in the circuit. I'm sure somebody will tell me if I'm wrong but it's still a great little circuit - great bunch of people - and long may it continue.

Eddy V · 20 Nov 2007, 21:02 (Ref:2071989)

No need to say I love the place, great people as well over there.

If I only had the money!

chezza · 20 Nov 2007, 22:01 (Ref:2072027)

I have my fingers crossed...

Gnomex · 21 Nov 2007, 20:49 (Ref:2072796)

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Originally Posted by jonbryant

Well put. I always enjoy my trips to Lydden to see you lot. Even if I'm greeted with a warm chorus of abuse.

You wouldn't expect anything less would you? I should of course say it is friendly abuse.....

Regards

Gnomex

bdwoody · 21 Nov 2007, 22:26 (Ref:2072934)

A lot of racers dont realy like lydden i've been told but i love it and have done since racing there in rallycross in 97. This year lydden has been great for me and i hope we can all play there next year and for many years to come. i must get to try gails brekky next year ,there never seems enough time!!...

westfieldbend · 22 Nov 2007, 08:00 (Ref:2073195)

most drivers only dislike lydden because of things like toilets, showers , paddock surface, although i think the tiolets are better then mallory and the paddock is better then cadwell so what are they moaning about?

chezza · 22 Nov 2007, 22:11 (Ref:2073826)

There are new loos at Mallory...they're very nice.

Sooo any news yet?

jonbryant · 22 Nov 2007, 23:20 (Ref:2073872)

Tomorrow apparently...

jonbryant · 23 Nov 2007, 15:10 (Ref:2074217)

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Originally Posted by jonbryant

Tomorrow apparently...

Make that next week...

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