Update

johngeorge · 20 Oct 2003, 21:40

hi all i thought the whole thing was a real experiance and i really wouldnt have missed it , it all went a bit quick in terms of laps but under race conditions it certainly kept my concentration.
It was my Integra that helped the Marcus in its plan to blind the following pack by reversing in to Redgate. Although I really felt for the guy who ended up on the inside apex of Copess pointing the wrong way , i bet he knows what colour adrenalin is , i couldnt work out if it was the same one in the gravel on the other side a lap later.
Anyway thanks to everyone involved i was smiling all the way back to Cornwall on Saturday night.

stroller · 20 Oct 2003, 21:50

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couldnt work out if it was the same one in the gravel on the other side a lap later.

Afraid so

While trying to get himself sorted in the dark - he managed to reverse into the gravel trap!!

wyzard · 21 Oct 2003, 07:28

mark_marshal

Thanks for the positive feedback I think you will be missed!

PaulSands · 21 Oct 2003, 07:52

some first images of mine up here http://paulsands.org/britcar100.htm

Steve Wood · 21 Oct 2003, 09:39

Mainly positive reactions so far, but some negatives that need explanation.

Regarding organisation, a lot of midnight oil was burnt in the week leading up to the race, MSA small print was interpreted and re-interpreted, and at one point, this time last week, the whole thing was close to being called off. James then got an agreed timing plan that would give a 100 minute race, that was then revised (not by the EERC) on Friday evening to the format that actually happened.

Shambles - probably yes, but this was a first in UK motorsport, and the EERC was quite clear in it's requirements and objectives, but was dependant upon (and this is not a critiscm, just an observation) the cautious and conservative views of the organising bodies. The format was a radical departure from the norm, and naturally handled with some trepidation.

True, the suggested number of entrants didn't materialise, and this is sadly typical of Britcar fields, but on reflection, 23 was probably about right, given the conditions, and performance/experience levels. But what an entry it was ! The usual suspects were joined by very welcome day-trippers from British GT and VW Cup.

It seems that all involved, and most observing, endorse the format, and all support is appreciated to develop and improve for the future.