Motorsport Attendances

Hey guys.
I was just thinking about what peoples plans are in terms of attending motor races or shows and stuff?
I don't know whether I will (depending on finances and admittingly my confidence), but I was thinking about attending this years Britcar later in the year. I've always wanted to go since watching the guys off Top Gear had ago at it.

Only 1 event this yeah for me BTCC at thruxton on 1st May, funding wont let me go to any more events this year. Shame as I really want to go to silverstone this yeah after being there last year and cycling round the new layout wanted to see for myself the new complex

Dan Britcar has been an annual thing for TORA folk (ok mainly me and Shane) for the last two years). The more TORA people there the merrier!

My events this year should look like this:

BTCC (either Donny or Thruxton)
Le Mans (god willing!)
GT1 WC Silverstone
ILMC Silverstone
GT2 Endurance Championship
Britcar 24hrs

Goodwood FOS
BTCC - Thruxton or Silverstone
GT1 - Silverstone (depends if i go to the BTCC at Thruxton or not)
LMS - Silverstone
Britcar 24

BTCC @ Knockhill, hopefully..

Matt wrote:Dan Britcar has been an annual thing for TORA folk (ok mainly me and Shane) for the last two years). The more TORA people there the merrier!

My events this year should look like this:

BTCC (either Donny or Thruxton)
Le Mans (god willing!)
GT1 WC Silverstone
ILMC Silverstone
GT2 Endurance Championship
Britcar 24hrs

Come to thruxton this year

British GT - Oulton Park
BTCC - Oulton Park
WTCC - Donington maybe
F1 - Silverstone hopefully

F1 - Spa (funds allowing)

Do! I really enjoyed it (despite the rain!) Camp and if you can get the spot early I highly recommend watching form the Bus Stop.
I also found a really cheeky spot to watch up close to the barriers through the trees at the top of the circuit but shhh

Not sure where I'll be going this year, I'm hoping to make at least 1 F1 race either at Silverstone or elsewhere in Europe...also the Moto GP.

I may decide to tag along with the parents to a few Jap shows this year, I love tagging along in an all Impreza convoy. The sound is immense, I've been to Silverstone countless times as I live so bloody close to it but nothing compares to the sound of 100 Scoobys in a tunnel!!!

BTCC Donny
Le Mans
N24 (Wishing Maybe)
GT1 WC Silverstone (Maybe)
ILMC Silverstone (YES)
Petit Lemans

Matt wrote:Dan Britcar has been an annual thing for TORA folk (ok mainly me and Shane) for the last two years). The more TORA people there the merrier!

Yeah ok. I'll have to go this year......somehow.

Just a couple of questions:

1: What do you need to take with you? I've never been to a race meeting before and this being a 24 hour race I will need to take something I'm guessing.
2: How do you sleep through the noise of the cars at night? lol
3: Whats the nearest train station from silverstone because there aren't any at the village obviously.

Depending on dates I would be happy to meet you guys at as many fo the events as possible.

Well, my tickets for the British GP are booked, and I'm planning on getting to the BTCC at Knockhill again this year.

DAN 2605 wrote:
Just a couple of questions:

1: What do you need to take with you? I've never been to a race meeting before and this being a 24 hour race I will need to take something I'm guessing.
2: How do you sleep through the noise of the cars at night? lol
3: Whats the nearest train station from silverstone because there aren't any at the village obviously.

1) Warm clothes (it's October!) a tent, food and money.
2) You just do!
3) I think Banbury is one of the nearest or possibly Towcester, from there grab a bus to Silverstone and it's a short walk from the village to the circuit.

I HOPE to go to Petit this year. I was planning on going this past year but unfortunately school work got in the way.

Incidentaly if anyone is looking to go to Britcar this year TORA will be in attendance and it'd be great to see as many of the team there as possible. Yeah the weather can be mixed but we have had three great years there so far

I'll get some details together from my friends at White Rabbit Racing and see what they are planning for 2011

Crail

Britcar is the 29th September to the 4th October. I am off over that time so I may head down to meet you guys.

Ian and I are also contemplating going to the Ring 24, as I am working for Le Mans this year.

I think putting on a good show for Britcar would be a great idea
And trust me, no matter what the weather we have never had a bad time. Always fun, always exciting

2012 will be a great year for me though, I should have a car by then, which should mean a trip to the mainland for something

There are things called trains you know, and they are cheaper than a tank of petrol these days.

Going on a long trip with your mates would be more fun in the car

True dat

Matt wrote:

DAN 2605 wrote:
Just a couple of questions:

1: What do you need to take with you? I've never been to a race meeting before and this being a 24 hour race I will need to take something I'm guessing.
2: How do you sleep through the noise of the cars at night? lol
3: Whats the nearest train station from silverstone because there aren't any at the village obviously.

1) Warm clothes (it's October!) a tent, food and money.
2) You just do!
3) I think Banbury is one of the nearest or possibly Towcester, from there grab a bus to Silverstone and it's a short walk from the village to the circuit.

1; depends there are food stands and stuff but if you want anything particular you need to bring it with you
2; hang on sleep during the 24 hours? okay yes if you are tired you can sleep no problem and there is absolutely nothing better than waking up to the whine of a turbo charged lotus engine less than 100 metres from you

my plans for this year are sorta limited due to savibng for a wedding but i am going to le mans