May 26th - BTCC - Thruxton.
#41
Posted 06 May 2003 - 08:24 PM
Jimmy T's move on Turkington's MG was pretty outrageous too, I was standing behind what seemed to be the MG supporters club and when Thommo went round on the next lap they seemed to be telling him that he was in first place , at least I think that's what they meant.
Good to see the BTCC boys showing the Yanks how to race, although the Champ Car race was a fine spectacle and they certainly know how to entertain the crowd, although I'm not sure about prayers before the race (hallelujah!)
Best of all, they seem to have found a way of getting cars out of the car park!!! Anyone who's ever been to a BTCC race at Brands knows how bad their idea of traffic management, especially since my first trip to Thruxton last year amazed me when I found myself on the road less than 10 mins after getting in the car and you'd think that a smaller circuit would struggle!
#42
Posted 12 May 2003 - 07:38 PM
In order in ensure that things go smoothly on the day, I need some information from you all. :wink:
Can you please PM me back with: :arrow:
1. Comfirmation of your attendance.
2. Whether you are planning to meet at the official meet start point (Winchester Tesco), or at Thruxton Circuit.
3. A contact Mobile number for you on the day.
Also, if you are planning on attending, but have not yet signed up to the Meet usergroup. Then please do so. I can then keep you up to-date with any further meet news. :wink:
Thanks for your help. It should prove to be a great day out, with some spectactular on-track action. I hope that Kevin's and my banter have already wetted your appitites!! Don't forget, any problems or questions, then just let me know and I will do my best to help!! :wink:
#43
Posted 15 May 2003 - 07:41 PM
Thanks Pete, I'll see you on the day!!
Also, in response to the PM's I have received. I am happy to give further details of where we are meeting up, both at Tesco in Winchester, and at Thruxton. :wink:
Shown below is the web link to a map of the location of the Tesco store in Winchester. The store can be found just off Junction 9.
www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=450000&Y=130000&scale=25000&coordsys=gb
Once at the circuit my favourite place to spectate is at the entry to the Campbell - Cobb - Seagrave Complex. The layout of the circuit is shown below. :arrow:
#44
Posted 19 May 2003 - 08:01 PM
The complex is great at the start of the race and the chicane at the end, i dont know if the spectator area next to the members grandstand is still in use after the flying F3 incident, i believe so because of higher catch fencing but cannot be sure.
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#45
Posted 20 May 2003 - 12:58 PM
#46
Posted 20 May 2003 - 08:31 PM
Just got my ticket from BARC and they've also sent me a non-transferable car park ticket for car park 'A'. When I visited last year, there only seemed to be one car park not far from the Start/Finish line. Any Thruxton veterans able to tell me if this will ruin the parking symmetry?
#47
Posted 20 May 2003 - 08:53 PM
Yep, I've got an 'A' car park pass too. It's not a problem as there's loads of special signs along the A303, directing people to the right car park. We can see who's got what ticket / pass when meeting at Winchester.
If you have not got a ticket yet, then no worries. It's dead easy to get one at the circuit. Prices are shown earlier in this thread. Any problems, just give us a shout! :wink:
#48
Posted 22 May 2003 - 09:33 PM
It's only a few days to go until this exciting BTCC meet at Thruxton. If you would like to come to this, but have not as yet registered your interest. Then please contact me so I am aware that you are coming.
However, if you wake up on Monday morning and fancy coming along, then no problem.
These are the details of where and when we are meeting: :arrow:
Monday 26th May 2003 @ 0845.
Tesco Store,
Easton Lane,
Winchester,
Hants.
SO23 7RS
(Just off M3, Junction 9)
Contact Person: Chris Downes - R5CPD@aol.com - Mob: 07719748863
This is the timetable for the day's events: :arrow:
10.00 Heritage Grand Touring Car Challenge Qualifying (20 Mins)
10.30 Pitlane walkabout/Autograph session 1 Hour
11.40 BTCC Drivers Parade 10 Mins
12.10 BTCC Race 1 (25 Laps)
13.10 Elf Clio Renaultsport UK Cup Race (14 Laps)
13.45 Formula Ford Race (16 Laps)
14.40 Porsche Carrera Cup Race (30 Mins)
15.25 Formula Renault UK Race (18 Laps)
16.25 BTCC Race 2 (25 Laps)
17.25 Heritage Grand Touring Car Challenge Race (30 Mins)
These are the ticket prices on the day: :arrow:
Adult @ £21 each
Paddock Transfer @ £6 each
Grandstand Seat @ £10 each
Children 15 and under (accompanied) are admitted free of charge, but 5 years old and over will be charged for Paddock Transfer and / or Grandstand Seats.
If you require any further information about this event, then please contact me, otherwise I look forward to seeing you all on Monday!!
#49
Posted 28 May 2003 - 10:02 AM
#50
Posted 28 May 2003 - 09:32 PM
Due to the success of the this meet, I am planning to do another one for the BTCC races at Brands Hatch later this year. I will be posting up meet details over the next few days.
#51
Posted 29 May 2003 - 03:01 PM
#52
Posted 30 May 2003 - 08:20 PM
the only date I can see is the 25th August for Brands Hatch?
#54
Posted 06 June 2003 - 04:18 PM
Done! Just wanted to thank Chris for the wicked day out. Hope I haven't posted too many photos but unlike some people, I take my own photos
#55
Posted 06 June 2003 - 07:59 PM
You certainly got som great shots. However, I'm not so sure about the that rearward shot of that dodgy bloke wearing the MG baseball cap back-to-front!!
BTW, I'm off to the BTCC meeting at Silverstone this Sunday. I'm likely to be round at the Abbey hairpin. So if your coming too, then please let me know and we can meet up!!