Silverback Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Me...Friday-Sun How many others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzled Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Me. Just seen the Kaiser Chiefs and will be back tomorrow for practice. Been at Silverstone for all but 21 days this year. But then again I live here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 For the first time in a few years, me. Not taking the Seven though...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Me, just on Sunday, as I'm at the Cornbury Festival tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBL Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I will not be able to attend but wondered what the weather forecast for the area was like? I assume three typical sunny summer days, with a 50% chance of rain (+/- 48%). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Forecast here shows some showers. Hopefully nothing too bad. Will be interesting to hear the new cars for real... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red SLR Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I will be there, heading down after lunch today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggerman Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Here for 3 days Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Was in Brooklands hostility box yesterday. Good fun, not too crowded, got in and out of the car park easy peasy, saw a few spills, and a lady driver retire after 2 laps, aww bless!! Plus got Tiff Needell to autograph his book for my lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverback Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 Was roasting and windy yesterday (but got some good photos of Sir Jackie before the commemorative parade and saw Brundle and Herbert head into their garages too) This morning was drizzle, wet P3 and weather for qualy is anyone's guess. Have village B for tomorrow, moving round the circuit yesterday and all day today. The 2012 RB as part of the commemorative parade reminded you of the missing engine and exhaust noise but I actually like hearing the engine and electric systems workings as well as the tyres...gives you more feedback on the work the drivers are having to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Got to say I think the new ones sound horrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Quoting badger: Got to say I think the new ones sound horrible Yesterday Coultard was out in a 2012 Red Bull and it sounded awesome,the new ones are just not right Edited by - F355GTS on 5 Jul 2014 22:56:45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Edited by - F355GTS on 5 Jul 2014 22:56:33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggerman Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I am also in Village B for the race. I can be recognised as the only person out of 120,000 race-goers who will be wearing Caterham shirt and hat. And proud of it too Peter Edited by - diggerman on 5 Jul 2014 22:59:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Commemorative parade pics here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Just home from Cornbury Festival. Quick sleep and then Silverstone bound 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverback Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 Quoting diggerman: I am also in Village B for the race. I can be recognised as the only person out of 120,000 race-goers who will be wearing Caterham shirt and hat. And proud of it too Peter Edited by - diggerman on 5 Jul 2014 22:59:30 A collectors item! I am B52/B51 so will see of I can give you a wave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggerman Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Only just received your message but was sitting in B63, how bizaar is that Was a great weekend, hope you enjoyed it? Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red SLR Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Brilliant weekend, great result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Piper Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Typical bloody Silverstone weather and no surprise to see Mr Collins duck out early. Mark, how the heck did you manage to manoeuvre your bus out of that space?!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Quoting Mark Piper: Typical bloody Silverstone weather and no surprise to see Mr Collins duck out early. Mark, how the heck did you manage to manoeuvre your bus out of that space?!!! Must admit when I woke I thought I was blocked in but just enough room thanks for the wristbands and the loan of the towel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Piper Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Quoting F355GTS: Quoting Mark Piper: Typical bloody Silverstone weather and no surprise to see Mr Collins duck out early. Mark, how the heck did you manage to manoeuvre your bus out of that space?!!! Must admit when I woke I thought I was blocked in but just enough room thanks for the wristbands and the loan of the towel My pleasure. Good to see the Collins Clan as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Didn't spot any Seveners but I had a great day. I'm not really into LH but his win made for a great atmosphere. Despite having sun lotion on, I've still got a fair old Silverstone blush... Was great when they let everyone on the circuit, but on the downside, it reminded me of football stadium 'terrace charges' from my younger (pre-seating) days. I had to help a woman stop her 8yr old son from getting squashed as people were piling through a gate they opened for us. Once were were on circuit (this was all permitted access), with 1000s of people let on, we could see the podium ceremony and walked up the pit straight outside the Merc garage where NR and LH climbed on the fence to wave to / celebrate with the crowd. Having not Ben for 5yrs, that was easily the best atmosphere I've experienced at Sillystone and the road access was also the best I've seen there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Piper Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Hi Eagle. Not much we could do about the gates. This year, to alleviate the 'crush' a total of 4 gates was opened as opposed to just the one in previous years. The crowd this year was not only larger than last year, but also was better informed about the fact that there was likely to be an 'invasion'. Consequently many more people were waiting outside the gates than before. At least, because the teams were staying for the test this week, we didn't have to wait around to shepherd the public off of the track and I guess you also enjoyed as much time trackside as you wanted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverback Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Quoting diggerman: Only just received your message but was sitting in B63, how bizaar is that Was a great weekend, hope you enjoyed it? Peter Phone reception was rubbish on the day - I did look out for a Caterham clad fellow but was looking behind and away rather than immediate...you may have even walked past us to go to the loo (or trees more like)/burger van at some point! What a lucky place to sit and see Hamilton overtake Rosberg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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