Title: | Cars in the UK |
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Moderator: | COMICS::SHELLEY ELD |
Created: | Sun Mar 06 1994 |
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I will be coming over to the UK in the fall. I might try to take in a race meet or two while there. So... 1. What is a good publication in which to find a thorough listing of events (preferably vintage, otherwise current, road course sports and formula variety)? 2. How far in advance should one purchase said reference (i.e. in July for September)? 3. Are these events typically easy to get into, or is advance purchase of tickets desireable/possible? 4. As an old timer ('57-'62 was my prime), I remember names such as Silverstone, Brands Hatch, Goodwood, etc. Which would be good for a variety of viewing venues/interest? 5. Can one typically wander about the course (behind the appropriate barriers, of course 8'), or is one usually restricted to grandstands? Thanks to any and all for info. Cheers...Gary
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1375.1 | SHIPS::SAXBY_M | You've got a WHAT in there?!?! | Thu Feb 28 1991 09:10 | 27 | |
Gary, Silverstone and Brands Hatch are still the two main British circuits (although Donnington would no doubt dispute this), but Goodwood is no longer used for racing. Autosport lists upcoming events as does Motoring News, but only usually about 2 weeks ahead as both are weekly publications. Motor Sport may be a better choice being a monthly. I've never been to a motor race where you need to buy tickets in advance so you should be alright (unless you want Grandstand seats for the GP, in which csae you MIGHT get tickets for 1992 if you're quick!). What sort of cars do you mean by vintage? There are two types of historic racing in Britain. The HSCC runs races for '60s and '70s cars and another club for cars before that (mainly '50s). The HSCC usually takes over a whole meeting so you'll get all historics. If you like I'll post details of historic races scheduled for the AUTUMN (:^)) when the MN calendar appears (probably in the next week or two). You can walk around most British circuits, from corner to corner. Hope this helps, Mark | |||||
1375.2 | NEWOA::KERRELL | Dave Kerrell NEW B1/2-2 774 6185 | Thu Feb 28 1991 09:41 | 19 | |
You can get complete programmes for the year,in advance, by writing to the circuits. If you write to Brands Hatch they will send you a programme for Brands Hatch, Cadwell Park, Oulton Park and Snetterton. The address is; Brands Hatch Circuit, Fawkham, Dartford, Kent DA3 8NG Tel: Ash Green (0474) 872331 Fax: (0474) 874766 If dialling from abroad check your local dialing instructions for dialling UK numbers (normally the zero is left off the area code). /Dave. | |||||
1375.3 | Splendid... | HABS11::MASON | Explaining is not understanding | Fri Mar 01 1991 03:21 | 13 |
re: .1 I am primarily interested in mid 1950s through mid 1960s, but wouldn't turn down anything surrounding that era by a few years. I will look for the autumn listings. re: .2 I will write - sounds like just the ticket (so to speak). Thanks to both. Cheers...Gary | |||||
1375.5 | Silverstone info? | UKCSSE::YOUNG | Geoff Young | Mon Mar 18 1991 13:24 | 9 |
Gary, I had a Silverstone publicity thing drop through the door on Friday. It lists a number of events for 1991 with prices. Drop me a mail if you'd like it put in the internal. Geoff | |||||
1375.6 | VESTA::WOOD | Scalpel, scissors, replace head ....... | Mon Mar 18 1991 14:43 | 7 | |
Any chance of posting the info in here ? I am sure that a fair few people would be interested. Alan ~~~~~~ | |||||
1375.7 | Brands Hatch, 1991 (I'm not entering other BH Circuits) | CRATE::RUTTER | Rut-The-Nut | Mon Mar 18 1991 17:42 | 122 |
Programme of events at Brands Hatch for the rest of this year :- (details subject to change at organisers discretion, etc, etc) March 24 Champion of Brands Motor Cycle Races 29 Champion of Brands Motor Cycle Races 31 Championship Car Races (Classic F3, GT, FF1600, Ferrari, MG, Triumphs, S/S) April 1 Championship Car Races (Thundersaloons, TVRs, Porsches, Minis, Historics, Saloons) 7 MOTOR CYCLE NEWS Free Day 12-14 FIA MOBIL TRUCK SUPERPRIX (Trucks, 2CVs) 21 Championship Car Races (Gr.N, Toyota F3, ARP F3, Mazdas, Caterhams, FF1600, GT) 28 BRITISH FORMULA 3 CHAMPIONSHIP May 5 TELEGRAPH SPORT HISTORIC CAR RACES 6 TRANSATLANTIC MOTOR CYCLE RACES 11 Clubmans Car Races (FF1600, Alfas, Minis, MGs, Saloons) 12 BRITISH FORMULA 3000 CHAMPIONSHIP (F3000, F.Forward, F.First, FF1600, Saloons) 19 BRITISH FORMULA 3 CHAMPIONSHIP (F3, F.Renault, CLIOs, MGs, BMWs, METROs) 25 Clubmans Motor Cycle Races 26 Champion of Brands Motor Cycle Races 27 Championship Car Races (FF1600, MGs, 2CVs, Historics, Saloons June 1-2 FIA VISAGE HISTORIC SUPERPRIX 9 Championship Car Races (Thundersaloons, Open FF1600, FF1600, S2000, Historics, Saloons) 15/16 SHELL SUPERCUP MOTOR CYCLE RACES 22 Clubmans Motor Cycle Races 23 Championship Car Races (F.Vauxhall Lotus, F.Vauxhall Junior, P, Sports, Saloons) 29-30 RACEFEST '91 RACES (incl BRITISH F3000 + BRITISH TOURING CARS) (F3000, Touring, F.Forward, F.First, Trucks, FF1600, Karts, Fiestas, Historics) July 7 Champion of Brands Motor Cycle Races 13-14 CLASSIC SUPERPRIX MOTOR CYCLE RACES 21 EVENING STANDARD FREE CAR RACE DAY (F.Forward, F.First, MG, S2000, Fiesta, FF1600, Sports, Saloons) 27-28 INTERSERIE CAR RACES (Interserie, Gr.N, TF3, ARF F3, Porsches, Hondas, Caterhams, TVRs, FF1600) August 4 NATIONAL RALLYCROSS 11 FESTIVAL OF 1000 BIKES 16-18 FIA FORMULA 3000 CHAMPIONSHIP (FIA F3000, F.First, FF1600, Sports, Saloons) 24 Clubmans Car Races (FF1600, Alfas, Porsches, MGs, Saloons) 25 Champion of Brands Motor Cycle Races 26 BRITISH TOURING CAR CHAMPIONSHIP (Touring, FF1600, F.First, Multisports, MGs, Sports, S/S) September 1 BRITISH FORMULA 3 CHAMPIONSHIP (F3, S/S, Sports, Saloons) 8 BRITISH FORMULA 3000 CHAMPIONSHIP (F3000, Mazdas, Caterhams, Saloons) 14 Clubmans Motor Cycle Races 15 Champion of Brands Motor Cycle Races 22 Championship Car Races (Thundersaloons, Porsches, Hondas, FF1600, MGs, Historics, Saloons) 28-29 LUCAS TRUCKPRIX (Trucks, 2CVs) October 5 Clubmans Motor Cycle Races 6 Championship Car Races (Sports, Saloons, S/S) 12-13 Championship Car Races (FF1600, F.Forward, F.First, Multisports, BMWs, GT, S/S) 19-20 POWERBIKE INTERNATIONAL 25-27 DUCKHAMS FORMULA FORD FESTIVAL & WORLD CUP (FF1600, F.Forward, F.First, Fiestas) November 3 Winter Championship Car Races (F.Forward, F.Firat, FF1600, GT, Saloons) 9 Clubmans Winter Races (Sports, Saloons, S/S) 17 Winter Championship Car Races (Forward, First, FF1600, GT, Saloons) 24 Winter Championship Car Races (Forward, First, FF1600, GT, Saloons) 30- MOTAQUIP BRITISH RALLYCROSS GRAND PRIX December -1 ditto 8 Winter Championship Car Races (Forward, First, FF1600, GT, Saloons) January 1 New Year's Day Car Races (Sports, Saloons, S/S) For further information (or your own programme), call Brands Hatch on (0474) 872331 Reservations/bookings on (0474) 874804/5 J.R. |