Croft BTCC - 20/6/2010

[Empi5]

Only 2 Weeks away, but already preparations are being made for what is traditionally a good weekend.. If the weather is good, then its very good, but if its wet, then dont forget your canoe.....


The Barmy Army will be camping in its traditional location, Ie Working mens club , a couple of miles away from the circuit.

Then Sunday morning, we aim to arrange a meeting point for anyone who wishes to travel in together. In years gone by, its always been the pub on the left just before the bridge over the river, ( cannot remeber the name ). Unfortunatly we dont get any preferential parking, but there is nothing stopping us all arriving together and parking close.

Then of course everyone is welcome to join us at our designated viewing point ( to be decided )


So if you are interested in meeting up Sunday, the invite is here..

 

[Hairy]

I'll be there
Have you got your tickets yet, been on the site today to order mine and the advance price looks to be almost as much as gate price! (probably more once I've paid p&p + handling charge) Might as well get it on the day.

 

[Empi5]

Good good. Yep looks as if there is no Advantage pre booking so pay on the gate it is.

 

[Empi5]

Also Hairy, looks as if we are stopping Sunday night as well.........!

 

[Hairy]

Also Hairy, looks as if we are stopping Sunday night as well.........!

Monday already booked off work

 

[coatsie]

The pub is called THE COMET
Will see you all on saturday night if thats ok??

Mal & Laura

 

[Empi5]

The pub is called THE COMET
Will see you all on saturday night if thats ok??

Mal & Laura

Of course, it wouldnt be the same without you guys........

Mal has Facebook reached your neck of the woods yet, if so the Barmy Army have a page on there, just search for the BTCC Barmy Army, would be great if you could upload some of your pics there,

 

[Hunnie79]

Howdy folks... just so people don't miss us on Sunday afternoon - we're going to be somewhere in 'Paddock C' which it the support paddock on the airstrip.

Anyone who fancies watching the Clio race from the comfort of our gaff - feel free! We're on at 15.20.

Weather's currently looking grim as hell on Sunday...joy!

 

[JasonP06]

I'll be there
Have you got your tickets yet, been on the site today to order mine and the advance price looks to be almost as much as gate price! (probably more once I've paid p&p + handling charge) Might as well get it on the day.

I'm going of course. The only time I do get to go to a BTCC meeting with most of you. Croft is my most local since I live in the Northeast in the Tyne & Wear. From the start of the A194/A1(M) motorway to Scotch Corner, even at a steady and economical 65mph you can get there by the hour mark.

I think it is best to get them through the post. I look forward to the day the white envelope plops on to the doormat.

Will look on The Weather Channel website for the forecast.

EDIT: Ain't good if you want perfect weather. Mostly sunny for Qualifying and Free Practice with a 10% chance of precipitation on a day with a high of 16 and a low of 9 degrees. Sunday is little bit better. Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of the wet stuff and a high of 16 and a low of 10 degrees.

 

[Hunnie79]

Weather's looking up!

 

[Hunnie79]

Schedule - for those interested!

Saturday, 19th June

09.30 – 10.10 Free Practice Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship
10.20 – 10.40 Qualifying Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship
10.50 – 11.05 Qualifying Ginetta Junior Championship
11.15 – 11.45 Qualifying Elf Renault Clio Cup with Michelin
11.55 – 12.35 Free Practice Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship
12.35 – 13.35 Lunch Break
13.35 – 13.55 Qualifying Michelin Ginetta G50 Cup
14.05 – 14.25 Qualifying Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship
14.35 – 15.05 Qualifying Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain
15.15 – 15.45 Qualifying Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship
15.55 Race Ginetta Junior Championship 8
16.25 Race Elf Renault Clio Cup with Michelin 12
17.00 Race Michelin Ginetta G50 Cup 10
17.30 – 17.55 Race Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship 15

Sunday, 20th June


10.20 – 11.00 Pit Lane Walkabout / Autograph Session
11.30 BTCC Driver Parade
11.57 BTCC Pit Lane Opens
12.07 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship 15
12.45 Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain 15
13.20 Michelin Ginetta G50 Cup 15
13.55 Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship 15
14.30 BTCC Pit Lane Opens
14.40 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship 15
15.20 Elf Renault Clio Cup with Michelin 12
16.00 Ginetta Junior Championship 8
16.25 Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain 15
17.05 BTCC Pit Lane Opens
17.15 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship 15
17.55 Michelin Ginetta G50 Cup 15

 

[AndrewJB]

Im not attending now having some Maintenance done on car on the sunday so carnt make it

 

[Empi5]

Even the original Barmy Army members are dwindling for this one,,,,, Only the hardcore are still attending.

Any more news on the Weather ?

 

[gav_FR]

I might be able to meet up and convoy in with the Barmy Army on Sunday, not certain yet but will confirm when I know for sure.

Re: Weather - BBC Forecast:

Saturday - Sunny intervals with light rain shower forecast around 1600. Max 12C.
Sunday - Sunny intervals. Max. 15C.

Could be worse I guess...

 

[Hairy]

I might be able to meet up and convoy in with the Barmy Army on Sunday

Coming on your bike? ;-) (Pre-pair to be quizzed about the theory test and modules!)

 

[JasonP06]

I might be able to meet up and convoy in with the Barmy Army on Sunday, not certain yet but will confirm when I know for sure.

Re: Weather - BBC Forecast:

Saturday - Sunny intervals with light rain shower forecast around 1600. Max 12C.
Sunday - Sunny intervals. Max. 15C.

Could be worse I guess...

Spot on.

In the last few moments it has gotten brighter but around 9:30 it started to drizzle hard. It has stopped I think but it is likely to start again.

Tomorow lookes perfect. An increase of 3 degrees on today and with no forecast rain.

In case anyone is interested Tom Boardman was sadly last in Free Practice posting 1:40.666. Hope he does better in the final Free Practice and in qualifying.

 

[gav_FR]

Coming on your bike? ;-) (Pre-pair to be quizzed about the theory test and modules!)

Won't be on the bike, I haven't had my Mod 2 test yet! Are you going on your bike?

Anyway, looks like me and my girlfriend will be coming so see you all at the Working Men's Club what time are we meeting?

 

[Hairy]

We are here, set up, and on the beer!

We will be leaving the campsite at 8:30 tomorrow morning.

 

[gav_FR]

8:30 is a bit too early for me! Don't think I'll meet up with you before hand. I wasn't planning on getting there until about 10:30.

 

[Timthebrief]

Just watched the Clios. Lots of coverage for Fulvio who did the only decent overtake but finsihed 5th AGAIN! Mind you did notice a rather large sticker for a certain car forum nice and prominant on the TV Good work Hannah.

Hope you're catching the rays those who are there.