Title: Silverstone classic
Post by: Lord Steve on July 12, 2010, 07:35:30 am
Does anyone have plans to go this year? Last year was excellent so I'm planning to attend again but am currently thinking about arriving on the Saturday evening and camping at either Whittlebury or Litchlake.
Anyone else?
Steve
Anyone else?
Steve
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Fran on July 12, 2010, 12:27:46 pm
It had sort of crossed my mind - is this what used to be Coys Historic at Silverstone or something completely different?
F
F
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Barry on July 12, 2010, 12:35:42 pm
I haven't seem any classic racing for ages ;)
When is it?
When is it?
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Fran on July 12, 2010, 12:38:06 pm
You know that grumbling/squealing noise that disturbed your sleeping/drinking pattern for the last few days?
Thats it..... (tho in fairness, some of it may have been Martini snoring).
F
(Edit: must still be a bit dozy - I thought you said "what is it"? Its 23-25 July http://www.silverstoneclassic.com/)
Thats it..... (tho in fairness, some of it may have been Martini snoring).
F
(Edit: must still be a bit dozy - I thought you said "what is it"? Its 23-25 July http://www.silverstoneclassic.com/)
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Barry on July 12, 2010, 01:55:47 pm
Its 23-25 July
Unfortunately won't be able to make it, going surfing in France a few days later, and need to get the camping kit sorted, again.
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Lord Steve on July 12, 2010, 03:21:46 pm
It had sort of crossed my mind - is this what used to be Coys Historic at Silverstone or something completely different?
F
F
It is Fran and a golly good wheeze it is too.
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Perdu on July 12, 2010, 03:51:48 pm
I'll be there on the Saturday, parked up with the jolly old Midget And Sprite Club as usual
BRG Midget LRA...D
Always a nenjoyable weekend, I've been to three or four
BRG Midget LRA...D
Always a nenjoyable weekend, I've been to three or four
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: garyfrogeye on July 13, 2010, 02:14:36 pm
What Perdu said, but in the Frogeye
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Bobblehat on July 13, 2010, 04:48:24 pm
I will be wandering around.
Two Classics in two weeks.......... ;D
Two Classics in two weeks.......... ;D
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Andy Zarse on July 13, 2010, 07:35:04 pm
I will be wandering around.
Two Classics in two weeks.......... ;D
Two Classics in two weeks.......... ;D
Bob if you're in anything like the state you were in the last time I saw you at Silverstone, you won't be wandering around very far ;)
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: nopanic - neil on July 13, 2010, 08:10:06 pm
Love to wander around the classic at Silverstone, but........... have to go to a wedding, tried everything to get out of that!!!!
Oh well, will have to get drunk at that and not ever invited to any others ;D
Oh well, will have to get drunk at that and not ever invited to any others ;D
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Gordonwr on July 13, 2010, 08:44:29 pm
Well I'll be at Hockenhiem, for the second time as I went to the first G P there in 1970 for an ace battle between Rindt and Ickx !! Hope this years race is as good !!
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Fran on July 13, 2010, 08:50:42 pm
I prefer the look of the race line up for Saturday rather than Sunday - but could always camp over on Saturday night so I don't miss Jedward!!
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F
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Andy Zarse on July 13, 2010, 09:11:25 pm
I prefer the look of the race line up for Saturday rather than Sunday - but could always camp over on Saturday night so I don't miss Jedward!!
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F
Think you'll have a long wait, didn't you know Edward broke his leg lasy week? So that's The Silverstone Classic ruined then...
http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/07/05/the-x-ray-factor-115875-22382890/
OTOH I suppose they could always replace him with Gibberish in his tight jodhpurs, a sort of Gedward if you like... ;)
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Fran on July 13, 2010, 09:24:13 pm
Think you'll have a long wait, didn't you know Edward broke his leg lasy week?
Whatever happened to "the show must go on"?!
As for Gibberish and his joddies... let it go Andy - move on!
F
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Andy Zarse on July 13, 2010, 09:43:58 pm
Think you'll have a long wait, didn't you know Edward broke his leg lasy week?
Whatever happened to "the show must go on"?!
As for Gibberish and his joddies... let it go Andy - move on!
F
Okay, sorry for the play on words. It won't happen again.
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Fran on July 13, 2010, 09:53:45 pm
Okay, sorry for the play on words. It won't happen again.
I bet it does................ :)
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Andy Zarse on July 13, 2010, 10:03:58 pm
Okay, sorry for the play on words. It won't happen again.
I bet it does................ :)
Plays on words might but not the you know whats :)
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: mgmark on July 14, 2010, 10:14:15 am
Planning to be there, probably camping at Litchlake on the Friday night and Saturday night.
MG Mark
MG Mark
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 15, 2010, 09:25:05 am
'Pass Out' applied for last night ;D
Declined :'(
Marriage eh, who'd have it?
Declined :'(
Marriage eh, who'd have it?
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Fran on July 15, 2010, 10:12:14 am
'Pass Out' applied for last night ;D
Declined :'(
Declined :'(
You must have phrased it wrong! Mope around a few more days and try again....
F
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 15, 2010, 10:31:34 am
'Pass Out' applied for last night ;D
Declined :'(
Declined :'(
You must have phrased it wrong! Mope around a few more days and try again....
F
I've moped around for the last 38 years Fran. A few more days won't make any difference.
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Fran on July 15, 2010, 10:38:06 am
I've moped around for the last 38 years Fran. A few more days won't make any difference.
Was that moping? I thought it was just your northern charm.
Get yer Geordie Jeans on and wiggle yer arse a bit, maybe that will do the trick?
F
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 15, 2010, 10:45:11 am
I think you are confusing me with Mark E Smith again.
It's Geordie Jumpers weather today anyway.
It's Geordie Jumpers weather today anyway.
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Fran on July 15, 2010, 10:47:50 am
It's Geordie Jumpers weather today anyway.
Ahh - the one with a pocket for yer tabs (not that you need that any more right?) and holder for yer broon?
F
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 15, 2010, 11:12:12 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOJzPXzcF_g (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOJzPXzcF_g)
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Fran on July 15, 2010, 11:44:23 am
Some of their Geordie accents are even worse than Martini - and thats saying something!
F
P.S. Has he made it back safely yet? Hope it wasnt a moule too far....
F
P.S. Has he made it back safely yet? Hope it wasnt a moule too far....
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Martini...LB on July 15, 2010, 05:59:00 pm
Yer tis la, been busy looking for a stick...
The wife thought it was funny will have to get her one too, then think about getting a dog ;D ;D ;D ;D
Sorry to anyone who does not understand but you had to be there...
>Martini...LB ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
The wife thought it was funny will have to get her one too, then think about getting a dog ;D ;D ;D ;D
Sorry to anyone who does not understand but you had to be there...
>Martini...LB ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Lord Steve on July 18, 2010, 09:28:10 am
Planning to be there, probably camping at Litchlake on the Friday night and Saturday night.
MG Mark
MG Mark
Litchlake it is then. See you there Saturday evening.
Steve
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: mwbennett on July 18, 2010, 11:22:37 pm
Getting back tot he original Question, yes, I'll be at the Silverstone Classic...
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: mgmark on July 22, 2010, 11:36:10 pm
Planning to be there, probably camping at Litchlake on the Friday night and Saturday night.
MG Mark
MG Mark
Litchlake it is then. See you there Saturday evening.
Steve
Unfortunately, now unable to attend - sadly, the missus's dad died earlier this week, so (understandably) time being taken up elsewhere. Have a good weekend all that are going,
MG Mark
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: garyfrogeye on July 22, 2010, 11:45:17 pm
Hi Mark,
Very sorry to hear that mate. Please send her my best wishes. Bill and I will raise a glass on your behalf.
Very sorry to hear that mate. Please send her my best wishes. Bill and I will raise a glass on your behalf.
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Lawnmower Man on July 23, 2010, 12:06:14 am
Sorry to hear that such sad news Mark, Our toughts are with you.
Tom.
Tom.
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Lord Steve on July 23, 2010, 01:25:45 pm
Planning to be there, probably camping at Litchlake on the Friday night and Saturday night.
MG Mark
MG Mark
Litchlake it is then. See you there Saturday evening.
Steve
Unfortunately, now unable to attend - sadly, the missus's dad died earlier this week, so (understandably) time being taken up elsewhere. Have a good weekend all that are going,
MG Mark
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: mgmark on July 24, 2010, 09:33:49 pm
Thanks chaps - unexpected but not entirely surprising is how I would best put it. Ron had a good innings at 82, and was still independent at home (just) with all faculties and functions intact; in typical fashion, he would not have wished to be a "burden".
He served in the Fleet Air Arm as an Airframe and Engine Mechanic during the War and afterwards, with 804 Sqn on Seafires embarked on HMS Theseus. After that he joined the Royal Artillery for a few years before working as an electrical engineeer, but always took great and particular pride in his service with the RN, and was active with various ex-Service associations.
Last year he became the president of his local British Legion branch - it was a pleasure last year to be in uniform standing next to him on the dais as he took the salute from those marching past on Remembrance Day. A fine and good gentleman to raise a glass to.
Hope silverstone was good!!!
MG Mark
He served in the Fleet Air Arm as an Airframe and Engine Mechanic during the War and afterwards, with 804 Sqn on Seafires embarked on HMS Theseus. After that he joined the Royal Artillery for a few years before working as an electrical engineeer, but always took great and particular pride in his service with the RN, and was active with various ex-Service associations.
Last year he became the president of his local British Legion branch - it was a pleasure last year to be in uniform standing next to him on the dais as he took the salute from those marching past on Remembrance Day. A fine and good gentleman to raise a glass to.
Hope silverstone was good!!!
MG Mark
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Perdu on July 25, 2010, 12:30:48 am
Thanks chaps - unexpected but not entirely surprising is how I would best put it. Ron had a good innings at 82, and was still independent at home (just) with all faculties and functions intact; in typical fashion, he would not have wished to be a "burden".
He served in the Fleet Air Arm as an Airframe and Engine Mechanic during the War and afterwards, with 804 Sqn on Seafires embarked on HMS Theseus. After that he joined the Royal Artillery for a few years before working as an electrical engineeer, but always took great and particular pride in his service with the RN, and was active with various ex-Service associations.
Last year he became the president of his local British Legion branch - it was a pleasure last year to be in uniform standing next to him on the dais as he took the salute from those marching past on Remembrance Day. A fine and good gentleman to raise a glass to.
Hope silverstone was good!!!
MG Mark
He served in the Fleet Air Arm as an Airframe and Engine Mechanic during the War and afterwards, with 804 Sqn on Seafires embarked on HMS Theseus. After that he joined the Royal Artillery for a few years before working as an electrical engineeer, but always took great and particular pride in his service with the RN, and was active with various ex-Service associations.
Last year he became the president of his local British Legion branch - it was a pleasure last year to be in uniform standing next to him on the dais as he took the salute from those marching past on Remembrance Day. A fine and good gentleman to raise a glass to.
Hope silverstone was good!!!
MG Mark
He sounds like a good bloke Mark, it's good that he had that final salute too. God bless.
Gary and I did miss you today (aye, and the boy "who knows about those things ye ken") We will see you soon anyway and maybe raise a glass together to Ron.
Bill
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Lord Steve on July 25, 2010, 09:15:16 pm
Just back home after an awesome day's racing and mooching around the paddock with my camera (all going on Flickr soon). Highlight for me (and the main reason I went) were the thundering Lola T70s. Awesome machines! The paddock had a bewildering array of just about everything you could ever want to see, all given full death by the drivers. Great weekend.
Steve
Steve
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Lord Steve on July 27, 2010, 09:04:45 am
Few photographs here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/houxsteve/sets/72157624589179086/
Sorry, no action shots, I need more practice and a longer thing sticking out of the front of the camera!
Steve
http://www.flickr.com/photos/houxsteve/sets/72157624589179086/
Sorry, no action shots, I need more practice and a longer thing sticking out of the front of the camera!
Steve
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Canada Phil on July 28, 2010, 04:32:20 am
Few photographs here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/houxsteve/sets/72157624589179086/
Sorry, no action shots, I need more practice and a longer thing sticking out of the front of the camera!
Steve
http://www.flickr.com/photos/houxsteve/sets/72157624589179086/
Sorry, no action shots, I need more practice and a longer thing sticking out of the front of the camera!
Steve
Hi Steve,
Nice pictures. good looking cars though some a bit modern ;D
Phil
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Lord Steve on July 31, 2010, 06:38:40 pm
Hi Phil
Glad you liked 'em.
Steve
Glad you liked 'em.
Steve
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Gordonwr on August 04, 2010, 07:53:34 am
Stunning pics Steve, I just love those T70 shots. The cars look just as good asthey did the first time in the '70s.
Note... need to put date in diary for next year, Cheers
Gordon.
Note... need to put date in diary for next year, Cheers
Gordon.
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Martini...LB on August 04, 2010, 08:26:27 am
Good stuff Steve, only criticism is I would have liked to have tied up an engine shot with a body shot. We are not alll whizzers when it comes to ID, and yes I know some do know it, even in the dark (as Dr S would prove)
Are these taken using a general access ticket?
Must put this on my list I think, thanks for sharing.
>Martini...LB
Are these taken using a general access ticket?
Must put this on my list I think, thanks for sharing.
>Martini...LB
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Lord Steve on August 06, 2010, 07:58:28 am
Stunning pics Steve, I just love those T70 shots. The cars look just as good asthey did the first time in the '70s.
Note... need to put date in diary for next year, Cheers
Gordon.
Got to admit Gordon that the T70's might just be pushing the 917 hard in my list of fave sports racers of all time. The noise is fearsome!Note... need to put date in diary for next year, Cheers
Gordon.
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: Lord Steve on August 06, 2010, 08:01:29 am
Good stuff Steve, only criticism is I would have liked to have tied up an engine shot with a body shot. We are not alll whizzers when it comes to ID, and yes I know some do know it, even in the dark (as Dr S would prove)
Are these taken using a general access ticket?
Must put this on my list I think, thanks for sharing.
>Martini...LB
Yes, the General Admission ticket got me everywhere. Great access to the cars, drivers, paddock and pit lane although remember to take advantage of the internet pre-booking offer of £35 for the Sunday. I left it too late and had to pay £50 on the gate which is a bit pricey. Brilliant day nevertheless.Are these taken using a general access ticket?
Must put this on my list I think, thanks for sharing.
>Martini...LB
Comments noted.
Steve
Title: Re: Silverstone classic
Post by: lynxd67 on August 07, 2010, 12:23:28 pm
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