Media Day THE ROCK

[Rusty]

Just announced on BTCC.net homepage March 13th at Rockingham Free access to the public in Granstands and designated areas of the Paddock, Cant Wait...:D

[CharlieJ]

It's good that they're having the media day somewhere central, rather than stuck away in the South East corner (Brands). Unfortunately, since it's on a Tuesday I can't make it. I could take a day off work and go myself, but it wouldn't really be fair on my son (Soupy george), because he'd be at school (and I couldn't get back in time to take him to his guitar lesson in the evening either). :(

[Robbo]

I might have to have a chat with my dad see if he'll let me have the day off school to go :S

[hoppers30040]

thats not fair i cant get day of college for that

Oh well

Andy

[sonofzelda]

Damnation! My therapist says we have show and tell that day.

[Brooklands78]

Never been to the Rock, so it will be good to have a look around the place - and find out how to get there!

[Clio Man]

Good news, Havent been to Rockingham since the last Champ car race! must get the camera charged up.... also good to see media day at the 3rd different venue in as many years, last year at Brands was great am for some reason looking forward to this year even more!

[mondeoman]

If the public had been allowed all day I'd have taken a day's holiday and gone but it's not really worth it for me. If it had been the Easter Holidays like it was a couple of years back, I'd have taken my sons.

[acorn]

............ and find out how to get there!

easy. (a12 and/or m25)-m11-a14 turn off at a6116(big brown sign for speedway) and follow the signs for the speedway. takes about an hour and a half from romford. my car thinks it's its second home.

[Tim.Lad]

Never been to the Rock, so it will be good to have a look around the place - and find out how to get there!

Well mate just got my first dslr if i go could meet up and you can give me some pointers :)

[riise2006]

I will be going now its at Rockingham. As i live 10mins away from the track. Should be a good

[codename_47]

I really am quite pleased by this news, it proves that Rockingham are putting quite a lot of effort into their BTCC round this year and I hope this means that they'll become a long term fixture on the calander and not just disgarded again when the other tracks come back on-line next year....

If they have to share the "Midlands" round with Silverstone so be it, but I hope there's a lot more to come from the Rockingham---->BTCC pairing in the future :)

[Brooklands78]

easy. (a12 and/or m25)-m11-a14 turn off at a6116(big brown sign for speedway) and follow the signs for the speedway. takes about an hour and a half from romford. my car thinks it's its second home.
Thanks for that - sounds simple enough!


Well mate just got my first dslr if i go could meet up and you can give me some pointers :)
Why not! Bit worried about those big, high fences though - anyone know if its possible to avoid them and get some good photos of the action at the Rock?

[Toto]

I think you should turn that around and ask yourself how worried you might be if those fences weren't there. They are there for a purpose: your protection.

[mondeoman]

I think you should turn that around and ask yourself how worried you might be if those fences weren't there. They are there for a purpose: your protection.
I think you'll find he means areas where the fencing isn't in the way of getting good photos. Such as over the top or through gaps whilst still remaining safe.

[Pedalpusher]

Bit worried about those big, high fences though - anyone know if its possible to avoid them and get some good photos of the action at the Rock?

If you're allowed to get there, the best thing to do is use the tunnel to go under the track and get yourself on to the top of the pit garages.

[Brooklands78]

I think you'll find he means areas where the fencing isn't in the way of getting good photos. Such as over the top or through gaps whilst still remaining safe.
Exactly, Mondy - but Toto's concern for my safety is greatly appreciated!!:D

[Tim.Lad]

If you're allowed to get there, the best thing to do is use the tunnel to go under the track and get yourself on to the top of the pit garages.

Yep you will have that access in the afternoon... will be interesting to see if they have changed the pit exit.... i seem to remember that being a cause for concern last time...

[acorn]

if they don't use the chicane, they can use the pit exit that the oval users take which is much safer.
funny, but i was just watching the video of the 2003 event and it had an in car shot from a car exiting the pit lane and being passed VERY closely by another(matt neal i think). very scarey.
when the track first opened (see picture) a marshall was stationed at the end of the pit wall just before the chicane and acted as traffic management to signal that it was clear to rejoin. all traffic used the one pit exit route to rejoin. they then put in the small link from the main pit exit route which joined the small rescue vehicle road(where the red vehicle is waiting) which is what is currently used when the chicane is in use.

[top-timm1]

hi all . anyone know the timings for the media day at Rockingham and what access is allowed.
looking to get day off at work and go, is it worth going to media day??

[mondeoman]

hi all . anyone know the timings for the media day at Rockingham and what access is allowed.
looking to get day off at work and go, is it worth going to media day??
Public access is open from midday, probably till 5pm. A great chance to see the cars and drivers without the crowds.

[Marc W]

Brands Hatch did say a similar thing last year about public access times and then let people in all day. I hope they do let people in for the morning as well, it's quite interesting to see the publicity shots being done, especially the formation photos.

[mondeoman]

Brands Hatch did say a similar thing last year about public access times and then let people in all day. I hope they do let people in for the morning as well, it's quite interesting to see the publicity shots being done, especially the formation photos.
I've been to several Media days at Brands during the 90's the formation driving left alot to be desired at times, tading paint occured even at those early stages although I doubt it was deliberate.:D

[ohdude40]

i booked the day of work for this!
Cant wait!

Dan

[Les]

I reckon we will be allowed in the grandstands in the morning and into the paddock in the afternoon (well that's what I am counting on!)

[top-timm1]

ive booked the whole day as well and when do you think that they will confirm times???

[cookingfat]

ive booked the whole day as well and when do you think that they will confirm times???

Sorry Les.

According to the story here on BTCC.net. The Grandstands and Paddock access will not be opened until 'lunch time'.
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=395&month=0&year=2007&form=&searchterm=