Silverstone Classic

[lordluvitt]

ORIGINAL: early 911

Mike on his parade lap

Was Mike racing or just parading? Would like to find out about the possibilities of racing at the event next year, especially as there's a Porsche theme to the weekend. Anyone here know how to get on the track at the Classic?

 

[early 911]

Gav . . . . yes it's a real tatoo. He's got about 5 porsches and is very keen on the Zeemax look. His next project was to convert a 3lt into a 997 [&:]

Mine anagrams are really boring: [:-]
SHIP JOHN NIP LO
JOHN OH LIPS NIP

Lordluvitt . . .
In order to race, you'll need a licence, an approved car, be in somekind of series, etc, etc . . . if you're serious about racing, the best person to speak to would be Steven Kevlin, he runs the motorsport side of the club (his number should be in Porschefile). Basically you can't just turn up and race (mores the pity). In the picture Mike was on a parade lap (as was I) . . . there was a track day organised for the Monday, but it was undersubscribed and cancelled [].

Phil

 

[Ferry Man]

Thanks Gavin.

My anagram is:

A MAN PUDDLE

Brilliant.

Paul Madden

 

[Alex Postan]

Even if there isn't, I'll be mincing about the paddock in my fetching little Low Tit Tina[]

 

[pmjt]

I've not heard what's being organised yet - but I'll ask the question next week. Just doing a google there are a couple of campsites at Silverstone - details at:

http://www.touristnetuk.com/em/northamptonshire/accommodation/ac-camp/silverstone.htm

Might be worth me contacting them and see if we can book now - I'll let you know how I get on.....

Any other ideas / experience with campsites in the area welcome []

Philip

 

[Melv]

Whittlebury Hall has a site next to the circuit.

 

[pmjt]

ORIGINAL: Melv

Whittlebury Hall has a site next to the circuit.

Thanks Melv - I'll give them a call and see if they're organising anything for the classic []

Philip

 

[early 911]

Camping isn't allowed on the circuit itself . . . a few of us stayed at Wittlebury last year . . . facilities not bad, and the band was much better that the one in the scarf and goggles . . . plus there's a bar []. (think is was something like £20- a night). This is were I'll be staying, so you might want to look elsewhere[]

http://www.whittlebury.com/camping.html

Phil

 

[pmjt]

ORIGINAL: early 911

Camping isn't allowed on the circuit itself . . . a few of us stayed at Wittlebury last year . . . facilities not bad, and the band was much better that the one in the scarf and goggles . . . plus there's a bar []. (think is was something like £20- a night). This is were I'll be staying, so you might want to look elsewhere[]

http://www.whittlebury.com/camping.html

Phil - you're a gem - that's the one I was trying to find []

Perhaps we ought to look into a block booking? Who else would be 'roughing it'? []

- Phil J
- James C
- Phil T

Philip

 

[jamescharnley]

I'm sure there are a few other 'maverick' early porsche owners wanting to camp []

Shall I get some idea of numbers on that other forum ? []

 

[pmjt]

ORIGINAL: jamescharnley

I'm sure there are a few other 'maverick' early porsche owners wanting to camp []

Shall I get some idea of numbers on that other forum ? []

Excellent idea - one big camp out - it'll be a test of strength to see if we can consume more booze than we did at CLM []

Philip

 

[jamescharnley]

any more news yet ?

 

[pmjt]

Yes - I've spoken with them and they're sending me a pack in the post.

The deal is (and there's no block booking discount []):

Those arriving on Thursday (as I will be), staying Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights (and leaving on either Sunday OR Monday - same price) is £40 for a pitch.

Those arriving on Friday, staying Friday, Saturday nights (and leaving on either Sunday OR Monday - same price) is £30 for a pitch.

Those arriving on Saturday and staying Saturday and Sunday night (and leaving on either Sunday OR Monday - same price) is £20 for a pitch.

Showers, toilets, bar and restaurant will be open provided we give them notice.

More details when I get the pack from them - but I'm happy to arrange block booking or just let people book directly.

Thoughts?

Philip

 

[912UK]

Dates?

 

[pmjt]

ORIGINAL: 912UK

Dates?

Friday 27th through to Sunday 29th July 2007, England, Earth, Solar system, ZZ9 plural Z Alpha []


PLUS - there might be a reason to stay the Sunday night and take part in something quite special on the Monday []

More details as I have them []

Philip

 

[early 911]

PLUS - there might be a reason to stay the Sunday night and take part in something quite special on the Monday

. . . I sense a little red mist opportunity. I lost my knob on the parade laps last year.

Phil . . . you're going to have enough to do getting some kind of 'display/parking' organised . . . plus whatever else you've got planned.

It's not difficult for people to book the camping themselves . . . . although presumably you've got a booking form . . . . perhaps you could scan it and upload it here so people can print off and send off their cheque????

 

[early 911]

I did the 'retro run' last year . . . . it was alot cheaper than they've advertised here:
http://www.grandstandmotorsports.co.uk/silverstone-classic-historic-car-race.html

Bear it in mind when you come to book your tickets (and the price/package may have changed by then) . . . . . great to have a blast out in the countryside[][].

Phil

 

[Nick Moss]

Are there discounted tickets for the event?

 

[Helen Goff]

from the clubs web site:






Events Latest News

Silverstone Classic "" 27-29th July 2007

Porsche Club will have a prominent exhibiting position at the Silverstone Classic event taking place 27-29th July. We will be working with Motorsport, register secretaries, and the concours committee over the coming months to create our "˜Porsche Club Village' for the benefit of our members. Further information and updates about the event will be published in Porsche Post.

Details of a special two for one ticket deal @ £35 can be obtained by telephoning Silverstone on 01327 857273 and quoting reference CLAPCGB; please note that Silverstone charge a £3 handling fee per transaction.

We are waiting for information about special vouchers for Members who wish to attend the Saturday evening entertainment at Scarf and Goggles; we'll let you know about this as soon as we do!

 

[912UK]

I think we will be both coming but Jo will be in the hotel.. and I think I might be as well. But lets see if I am able to convince her to camp or I camp and I collect her in the morning..

She just don't do camping..

hows the 30th Track day coming along.. not had a reply yet but I am sure it's on the way. Paid me money..