Anyone off to BTCC at Thruxton?

billybskoda · 08-05-2008, 20:53

As the header says, anyone going on Sunday the 18th?

Call me a spawny git, but I got two free tickets courtesy of Wave 105, so I'll be going there, whereas I normally wouldnt if I had to pay.

Billy (in smug mode)

Dr Zoidberg · 08-05-2008, 20:55

You are indeed a git.

I shall be there

and paying full price

Unless it's raining when I shall be watching it on TV

Octygone · 08-05-2008, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Zoidberg

You are indeed a git.

I shall be there

and paying full price

Unless it's raining when I shall be watching it on TV

how much is full price? only 10 miles from us

Fezboy · 08-05-2008, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octygone

how much is full price? only 10 miles from us

£22

BTCC :: HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship

Dr Zoidberg · 08-05-2008, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fezboy

£22

BTCC :: HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship

Probably about 25 on the day.

It's well worth it though - a full day of motorsport and there's usually a few other things going on as well.

Last year they had an army helicopter doing stunts including looping the loop which was bloody impressive.

Like I say , I shall be there unless the weather is pants.

Donington last weekend was great fun

billybskoda · 09-05-2008, 08:05

I'll be there even if it is raining, Saturday consists on lying in a hedge in a ghillie suit shooting at people, so its a bit of an oitdoor weekend for me, besides the tickets are free, my favourite price!!!

**GAFF** · 15-05-2008, 18:56

This is gonna be repeated on Men & Motors tomorrow (Friday) 1700-1820

Captain Sisko · 18-05-2008, 18:43

OMG Just finished watching this meet and

Tom Onslow-Cole is ace winning twice.
Sheddon was unlucky getting a puncture twice
Giovanardi was extremly unlucky on that last lap of race 2

But the young one in the Integra drove excellently until his car broke.

Now thats racing at its' bst!!!
Good to see Matt Jackson on the charge too.

Dr Zoidberg · 18-05-2008, 21:52

It was very tense watching the last race - huge amounts of specators seemed to be willing Andrew Jordan on until his puncture.

I'll be watching the recorded races tomorrow to see what I missed out on on the other side of teh track

Captain Sisko · 19-05-2008, 07:45

Awesome stuff.
Goes to show that anything can happen in the BTCC world

mattandy · 19-05-2008, 08:57

Fantastic racing from Andy Jordan, especially the recovery from Giovanardi's tap at Club. A massive shame he had to retire

Great racing though, loved Plato's charge through the field in the second race and congratulations to Onslow-Cole winning twice

Captain Sisko · 19-05-2008, 09:08

Why was Jason Plato stripped of third place from the first race?
How low was the Leon? and he still had to carry the ballast!!

Do the cars have a spot built for the success ballast? or do they just shove the ballast in where they feel like it?

Dr Zoidberg · 19-05-2008, 09:35

They can put the success ballast where they want which is handy as they can get the weight balance closer to the ideal

mattandy · 19-05-2008, 09:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Sisko

Why was Jason Plato stripped of third place from the first race?
How low was the Leon? and he still had to carry the ballast!!

Do the cars have a spot built for the success ballast? or do they just shove the ballast in where they feel like it?

Plato's car failed the minimum ride hight requirements "by about 2mm, caused by crash damage" [Plato] but the stewards didn't see it that way.

All things being fair though, at least Giovanardi didn't walk away with maximum points for the second race which keeps things interesting in the drivers points.

Dr Zoidberg · 19-05-2008, 10:24

D'oh!
Like a muppet I forgot to record the race yesterday.
I know there's highlights later today , but does anyone know if the full show is repeated or if there's a torrent anywhere so I can download it?

mattandy · 19-05-2008, 11:36

I think only the highlights are repeated on Men and Motors later on this week.
Have you tried the ITV website? It may be on their 'catch up' service.

Dr Zoidberg · 19-05-2008, 12:19

Only the highlights on their website

That will have to do me

billybskoda · 20-05-2008, 06:55

Just to rub it in even more troops, the free tickets I got from Wave were paddock access too, at £8 each extra!!!

Some good racing, terrible exit arrangements though.

met a lad in a red furby classic with the v badge on his grille trying to go the opposite way against a 2 mile queue, let him turn round.

Saw a silver furby rs with shiny alloys, anyone on here?

If so, has the wind burn gone yet, mine hasnt!

Dr Zoidberg · 20-05-2008, 07:49

I saw lots of Skodas there , but no briskoda stickers on any of them.

As for getting out at the end..... as Plato crossed the line we were packed up and heading for the exit. We went outside the fence at the earliest opportunity and scuttled back to the car as quickly as possible. We got in , started the engine and nipped across to the field just in time to get onto the single track road with no queueing - out onto the roads about 5 minutes after setting off

Captain Sisko · 20-05-2008, 08:11

Nice photography Dr Zoidberg!
and cool blogging too

billybskoda · 20-05-2008, 08:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Zoidberg

I saw lots of Skodas there , but no briskoda stickers on any of them.

Mine has one fore and aft, I was near the non sticker car park gate, next to the bike parking..

Dr Zoidberg · 20-05-2008, 09:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Sisko

Nice photography Dr Zoidberg!
and cool blogging too

Thanks

Captain Sisko · 20-05-2008, 10:02

one fore and one aft

Sounds like you're talking ship guns!!

One fore to take out buggers who cut me up and one aft to take out tailgaters!!

Think that should be on F1, might heat the action up a bit!!!

Dr Zoidberg · 20-05-2008, 10:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by billybskoda

Mine has one fore and aft, I was near the non sticker car park gate, next to the bike parking..

I know where that was , but I must have missed you...

billybskoda · 20-05-2008, 18:26

no probs, it is a stealth machine after all!!!

08-05-2008, 20:53	#1
billybskoda V8 Interceptor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south coast great britain Posts: 214 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Anyone off to BTCC at Thruxton? As the header says, anyone going on Sunday the 18th? Call me a spawny git, but I got two free tickets courtesy of Wave 105, so I'll be going there, whereas I normally wouldnt if I had to pay. Billy (in smug mode) __________________ Mk2 Petrol octy rs estate, black magic, 18s, sunset glass, variable boot floor, maniac behind the wheel... Previous: Rapid 130 Coupe in white Mk1 stage 1 magic Octy Vrs Hatch Mk1 std Furby 1.2

08-05-2008, 20:55	#2
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,749 Thanks: 30 Thanked 194 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Anyone off to BTCC at Thruxton? You are indeed a git. I shall be there and paying full price Unless it's raining when I shall be watching it on TV __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

09-05-2008, 08:05	#6
billybskoda V8 Interceptor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south coast great britain Posts: 214 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Anyone off to BTCC at Thruxton? I'll be there even if it is raining, Saturday consists on lying in a hedge in a ghillie suit shooting at people, so its a bit of an oitdoor weekend for me, besides the tickets are free, my favourite price!!! __________________ Mk2 Petrol octy rs estate, black magic, 18s, sunset glass, variable boot floor, maniac behind the wheel... Previous: Rapid 130 Coupe in white Mk1 stage 1 magic Octy Vrs Hatch Mk1 std Furby 1.2

15-05-2008, 18:56	#7
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,908 Thanks: 29 Thanked 71 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Anyone off to BTCC at Thruxton? This is gonna be repeated on Men & Motors tomorrow (Friday) 1700-1820 __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

18-05-2008, 18:43	#8
Captain Sisko Friskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Deep Space 9 Posts: 2,453 Thanks: 44 Thanked 134 Times in 131 Posts	Re: Anyone off to BTCC at Thruxton? OMG Just finished watching this meet and Tom Onslow-Cole is ace winning twice. Sheddon was unlucky getting a puncture twice Giovanardi was extremly unlucky on that last lap of race 2 But the young one in the Integra drove excellently until his car broke. Now thats racing at its' bst!!! Good to see Matt Jackson on the charge too. __________________ 98 Felicia 1.6 GLXI 112000 miles now with a borked head gasket Clickable for "boring" info

18-05-2008, 21:52	#9
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,749 Thanks: 30 Thanked 194 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Anyone off to BTCC at Thruxton? It was very tense watching the last race - huge amounts of specators seemed to be willing Andrew Jordan on until his puncture. I'll be watching the recorded races tomorrow to see what I missed out on on the other side of teh track __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

19-05-2008, 07:45	#10
Captain Sisko Friskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Deep Space 9 Posts: 2,453 Thanks: 44 Thanked 134 Times in 131 Posts	Re: Anyone off to BTCC at Thruxton? Awesome stuff. Goes to show that anything can happen in the BTCC world __________________ 98 Felicia 1.6 GLXI 112000 miles now with a borked head gasket Clickable for "boring" info

19-05-2008, 08:57	#11
mattandy Wolfboy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hemel - Home of sub-standard roads Posts: 1,357 Thanks: 67 Thanked 48 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Anyone off to BTCC at Thruxton? Fantastic racing from Andy Jordan, especially the recovery from Giovanardi's tap at Club. A massive shame he had to retire Great racing though, loved Plato's charge through the field in the second race and congratulations to Onslow-Cole winning twice __________________ Matt - Standard(ish) Fabis vRS - 134bhp - 244lb/ft Next Herts / North London Meet (Now on a Sunday and possibly not in either Herts or North London )

19-05-2008, 09:08	#12
Captain Sisko Friskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Deep Space 9 Posts: 2,453 Thanks: 44 Thanked 134 Times in 131 Posts	Re: Anyone off to BTCC at Thruxton? Why was Jason Plato stripped of third place from the first race? How low was the Leon? and he still had to carry the ballast!! Do the cars have a spot built for the success ballast? or do they just shove the ballast in where they feel like it? __________________ 98 Felicia 1.6 GLXI 112000 miles now with a borked head gasket Clickable for "boring" info

19-05-2008, 09:35	#13
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,749 Thanks: 30 Thanked 194 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Anyone off to BTCC at Thruxton? They can put the success ballast where they want which is handy as they can get the weight balance closer to the ideal __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

19-05-2008, 10:24	#15
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,749 Thanks: 30 Thanked 194 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Anyone off to BTCC at Thruxton? D'oh! Like a muppet I forgot to record the race yesterday. I know there's highlights later today , but does anyone know if the full show is repeated or if there's a torrent anywhere so I can download it? __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

19-05-2008, 11:36	#16
mattandy Wolfboy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hemel - Home of sub-standard roads Posts: 1,357 Thanks: 67 Thanked 48 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Anyone off to BTCC at Thruxton? I think only the highlights are repeated on Men and Motors later on this week. Have you tried the ITV website? It may be on their 'catch up' service. __________________ Matt - Standard(ish) Fabis vRS - 134bhp - 244lb/ft Next Herts / North London Meet (Now on a Sunday and possibly not in either Herts or North London )

19-05-2008, 12:19	#17
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,749 Thanks: 30 Thanked 194 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Anyone off to BTCC at Thruxton? Only the highlights on their website That will have to do me __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

20-05-2008, 06:55	#18
billybskoda V8 Interceptor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south coast great britain Posts: 214 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Anyone off to BTCC at Thruxton? Just to rub it in even more troops, the free tickets I got from Wave were paddock access too, at £8 each extra!!! Some good racing, terrible exit arrangements though. met a lad in a red furby classic with the v badge on his grille trying to go the opposite way against a 2 mile queue, let him turn round. Saw a silver furby rs with shiny alloys, anyone on here? If so, has the wind burn gone yet, mine hasnt! __________________ Mk2 Petrol octy rs estate, black magic, 18s, sunset glass, variable boot floor, maniac behind the wheel... Previous: Rapid 130 Coupe in white Mk1 stage 1 magic Octy Vrs Hatch Mk1 std Furby 1.2

20-05-2008, 07:49	#19
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,749 Thanks: 30 Thanked 194 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Anyone off to BTCC at Thruxton? I saw lots of Skodas there , but no briskoda stickers on any of them. As for getting out at the end..... as Plato crossed the line we were packed up and heading for the exit. We went outside the fence at the earliest opportunity and scuttled back to the car as quickly as possible. We got in , started the engine and nipped across to the field just in time to get onto the single track road with no queueing - out onto the roads about 5 minutes after setting off __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

20-05-2008, 08:11	#20
Captain Sisko Friskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Deep Space 9 Posts: 2,453 Thanks: 44 Thanked 134 Times in 131 Posts	Re: Anyone off to BTCC at Thruxton? Nice photography Dr Zoidberg! and cool blogging too __________________ 98 Felicia 1.6 GLXI 112000 miles now with a borked head gasket Clickable for "boring" info

20-05-2008, 10:02	#23
Captain Sisko Friskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Deep Space 9 Posts: 2,453 Thanks: 44 Thanked 134 Times in 131 Posts	Re: Anyone off to BTCC at Thruxton? one fore and one aft Sounds like you're talking ship guns!! One fore to take out buggers who cut me up and one aft to take out tailgaters!! Think that should be on F1, might heat the action up a bit!!! __________________ 98 Felicia 1.6 GLXI 112000 miles now with a borked head gasket Clickable for "boring" info

20-05-2008, 18:26	#25
billybskoda V8 Interceptor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south coast great britain Posts: 214 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Anyone off to BTCC at Thruxton? no probs, it is a stealth machine after all!!! __________________ Mk2 Petrol octy rs estate, black magic, 18s, sunset glass, variable boot floor, maniac behind the wheel... Previous: Rapid 130 Coupe in white Mk1 stage 1 magic Octy Vrs Hatch Mk1 std Furby 1.2

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