Media Day 2009 Date has been announced!

[kezbabybabe]

We finally have the date for the media day:
http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1249

Thanks to BTCC.net for letting us know so early.

Fingers crossed we can go along to the afternoon. :D:D

[Eunos]

There you go, Your Media Day post is now the official Media day post :p (Arent i a nice guy :D)

Anyway, I do indeed plan on attending Media day.

I enjoyed it last year (Even though i recall it being very windy), Gonna try and get the day off if i can..

and hopefully now that i know what a fair deal of Forumer's look like i can actually stop and say hi to people.. Not just stand there like a Plum ¬.¬

[kezbabybabe]

I remember Gareth saying so, but it was a sunny day too.

it'll be my first one, as I was unable to go last year, I was gutted, but Gaz shared his pictures with me so it wasn't all bad. :)

[MGMattL]

I've voted "You Bet I Am" although it does all depend on my holiday being approved - must fill out the form now!!:D

[kezbabybabe]

I've voted "You Bet I Am" although it does all depend on my holiday being approved - must fill out the form now!!:D
Likewise Matt, though Gaz has got the day already booked, so at least one of us is going. :D

[mr_x]

It's on my birthday! :)

But I have to work :(

[Marc W]

I marked the day off on the holiday calendar as soon as I saw this!:D

[simon1220]

Getting a day off college without a doubt and - driving test passing permitted - i will be there :) Might be on my own or drag someone along but either way i will love it!!

[teenymac]

I wish I could go but there's just too much else going on at the mo (and it's a wee bit far for me to travel!) Those who are going have a great day and I'll hopefully see some of your piccies.

[mattlovestbs]

I've voted "You Bet I Am" although it does all depend on my holiday being approved - must fill out the form now!!:D

Im in the same boat - IF i get holiday and Dad gets holiday, we're there :D

[projectzip]

Ive just booked it off work!!
I shall produce some special Vinyls to commemorate the day!
Hopefully I shall have the Andy Jordan Projectfinished & with me!!

[Shortride]

I'm kinda in the inbetween bracket at the moment where i don't know if im going but at the moment its looking likely :p

[BTCCROCKS]

I might be able to go. Depends if I can book it as Holiday. Will decide this weekend

[thompp]

hmmm...now do I take the day off or not....decisions, decisions, decisions.......

[Beemer Fan]

Can't unfortunatly. School are very strict on letting people have days off. So no, won't be there, but looking forward to seeing some quality pics.

[ash1751]

I can't go either :(

[Mad Mat Jackson Fan]

I haven't voted yet coz i'm not sure but seeing as i finish work now at 1, a little begging from certain family members and i might be able to go! Altho i wouldn't be there until 2.30ish. :(

[bringbacktheolddays]

Can't unfortunatly. School are very strict on letting people have days off. So no, won't be there, but looking forward to seeing some quality pics.
Id just tell school you were really really Ill that day :p :D

[Mondeo2]

I'll be there. Shame it's not at Brands though, if it coincides with an early shift I could have gone to work and been there by 1:30 and saved having to take a days holiday. My eldest doesn't have college on Thursdays so he'll probably be with me. Not sure on youngest though as he'll be at school.

[mbailey06]

I can now for the very first time! I love being on a gap year!

[kezbabybabe]

Woo! My holiday request was confirmed today! :D:D can't wait now.

Plus my holiday requests for the season are also approved. including a long weekend for Knockhill, which has been turned into a holiday so I can go to the Dunlop Sport Maxx round at Croft the following weekend. :D (but that was off topic)

[aylesburyape]

Went to my first ever media last year, as it fell on my birthday. Will probably not go this year as its probably not worth the hour or so drive. Was good to see all the cars for the first time but unless your there for photo opportunities you soon get bored.

[Beemer Fan]

Id just tell school you were really really Ill that day :p :D


That's not in my nature.

And miss time off from the most important year of my school life, GCSEs? Even for motorsport, no thanks.

[bringbacktheolddays]

That's not in my nature.

And miss time off from the most important year of my school life, GCSEs? Even for motorsport, no thanks.
It was a joke. I thought the Smiliys might of indicated that :rolleyes:

[Eunos]

Filling out my Request for the day off ¬.¬

Hopefully wont be a Problem..

I just hope it doesnt Rain that day -.0

[DanB66]

I have holiday booked 20th-25th as my bday on 24th, hope I can get the 19th off.

[CharlieJ]

I'll be booking the day off as soon as I get in to work tomorrow - fortunately, my job is reasonably flexible, especially if you can give plenty of notice for time off.

Really looking forward to it - it was well worth the 4 hour drive last year.

:D

[big g]

im there ,just booked it off ,hope to see some of you there ,ive still got last year vinal that projectzip did last year, see you there kerry you,ll love it,

[kezbabybabe]

Hey G, were you been hiding? Hope you've had a good Holiday period.

Yes, am very much looking forward to it, can't wait to hear the noises again. :rolleyes:

[big g]

happy new year ,got baned by our lass for calling her a nickname on here and she was looking over my shoulder ,YES the slap i got did hurt.hopefully will see you in the cafe/bar at rockingham if you get there early some of the drivers were having there lunch in there last year .

[kezbabybabe]

Whoops, always got to be careful what you say on a public forum.

That's good to know will keep an eye out for those then. ;)

[tankman40]

Saying no as for me & jue to go means 2 days holiday for me (wed & thursday night ) need all my holiday dates this year :(

[e93Cab]

I'll be there. First time at a media day, so really looking forward to it. Hopefully I'll finally get to meet up with a few of you to put a face to the names.

[CharlieJ]

That's it - my day off is booked :D

See you all there :D

[DanB66]

That's it - my day off is booked :D

See you all there :D

Mine has been approved as well can't wait should be good.

[DanB66]

What actually happens at Media Day as I haven't been before and was just curious is there much fan-driver interaction?

[kezbabybabe]

What actually happens at Media Day as I haven't been before and was just curious is there much fan-driver interaction?
Gaz says not really, as its mostly a test session.

The media stuff is done in the morning. Good chance to meet some forumers though. :)

[DanB66]

Gaz says not really, as its mostly a test session.

The media stuff is done in the morning. Good chance to meet some forumers though. :)

Yeah that will be good to meet a few people before the season starts, I guessing you can't see the cars close up and take photos?

[kezbabybabe]

Yeah that will be good to meet a few people before the season starts, I guessing you can't see the cars close up and take photos?
Well Rockingham has a pit roof, so if you have a good lens you can take photos quite closely. The cars are worked on in the garages, so you can't watch them as freely as you can at Thruxton.

[DanB66]

Well Rockingham has a pit roof, so if you have a good lens you can take photos quite closely. The cars are worked on in the garages, so you can't watch them as freely as you can at Thruxton.

How long is the test session for usually, a couple of hours?

[kezbabybabe]

Gaz says last year was about 4 hours.

[DanB66]

Gaz says last year was about 4 hours.

Thats good will be my first motorsport of the year, be good to see the new cars hopefully there will be a tannoy though letting you know whats going on and whose doing well.

[kezbabybabe]

You never know, they might do.

[DanB66]

You never know, they might do.

I can hope lol. is it just BTCC or support series as well?

[kezbabybabe]

Just touring cars. it's not quite as shiny as the normal meetings.

[aylesburyape]

I went last year, didnt think it was worth it to be honest. Was OK to see the cars for the first time, but nothing else there other than some photo opportunities, depends how far you have to travel I suppose. Better just waiting till race day if you ask me.

[DanB66]

Just touring cars. it's not quite as shiny as the normal meetings.

Still touring cars though :P

[kezbabybabe]

Yep. :) Can't wait. ;)

[obsessivecompulsive2]

There;s no way i could make this,i have to save a fair bit of cash for other things ATM.But maybe next year,and it;ll keep the anticipation alive waiting for Brands to see the new machinery in the metal!! :)

[big g]

last year quite a lot of people went to the pit lane early and was rewarded with some quality close ups of the cars and drivers before we were all kicked off the pit lane,the cars are in every two or three laps for tyre changes anyway so being on the pit roof you dont need a flashey camera to get some good shots,the lap tower was working last year so you could keep an eye on who was fastest,towards the end it was getting pritty serious last year so try stay to the end,just remember its a test day aswell so drivers and teams are trying to do the last tweeking of the cars.also if you get there a little early some of the drivers (turkington and flash) were in the cafe/bar having some food before testing started and were quite chatty and hospitable.

[Chippy1001]

i voted that i could go then i saw that it was on a thursday:(

i know i could blow up the school so i can go;) :D

[bringbacktheolddays]

i voted that i could go then i saw that it was on a thursday:(

i know i could blow up the school so i can go;) :D
Sounds good to me son :D ;)

[Chippy1001]

Sounds good to me son :D ;)

lol:D :D :D :) :D :) :D :)

[DanB66]

lol:D :D :D :) :D :) :D :)

You could pull a sicky maybe?

[DanB66]

Instead spend the day being locked up for Murder and Arsin ¬.¬

I think he was joking but still in this day and age probably not the best thing to say.

[e93Cab]

Just got my leave confirmation come through :D :D :D

Can't wait for this. See you there.

[Mondeo2]

I'll probably let work know the day before.:)

[mattlovestbs]

Dad & I are there, Dad has the week off :D

[Beemer Fan]

i voted that i could go then i saw that it was on a thursday:(

i know i could blow up the school so i can go;) :D

Know how you feel mate :p

[Editor1]

TopGear: yet again, you might like to clear your PM box as I have a message I'd like to send to you.

Editor1

[platomad]

Should be there - havent been to media day before - so looking forward to it
Hopefully should make 5 or 6 rounds this year - depending on holiday commitments etc
Its a fair distance down to Rockingham - but worth a blast :)

[felix27]

we will be going! so how long does it take to get to rockingham from brands hatch? never been there before! one of the last on my list

[Les]

we will be going! so how long does it take to get to rockingham from brands hatch? never been there before! one of the last on my list

115 miles and 2hrs 13mins says AA - M25, M11, A14

[simon1220]

My Sat Nav gives me a journey time of 3 and a half hours :( And the first time i will ever drive on a motorway too :(

[Jackal]

Given no traffic you'll do it inside 2hrs.

[felix27]

see im either taking my panda :) or my mates clio 197 but the fuel costs will kill us!

[btccbryn]

well i can tell you this guys and galls if you have never been to a media day before you will love it its a hole diffrent experience than going to race day and for you who havent been to the mighty rock before get up in the free stands to the top and check out the view of the track mind blowing.

[BTCCROCKS]

I must ask when I go back to work next week, if i'll be able to book Media Day off work. Someone is on holiday, but hopefully i'll still be able to get the day off.

[Keif]

I'll be there, as i've booked the day off work.

Might go in my Lotus. Depends how rich i feel for the petrol cost. :D

[projectzip]

As you may remember last year I created some one off BTCC.NET Vynil graphics!

This year is no exception im cutting them now and will post a piccy when done (well a link anyway)
Its a little nod to our unsunghereos of the trackside this year and is a must for the back window of your car!!
So see me at the media day to grab one off me whilst they last!

[teenymac]

As you may remember last year I created some one off BTCC.NET Vynil graphics!

This year is no exception im cutting them now and will post a piccy when done (well a link anyway)
Its a little nod to our unsunghereos of the trackside this year and is a must for the back window of your car!!
So see me at the media day to grab one off me whilst they last!

What if you're not able to make media day? (gotta work and it's too far!) How would we go about getting our hands on one?

[projectzip]

What if you're not able to make media day? (gotta work and it's too far!) How would we go about getting our hands on one?
I normally make some more for those that cant but in a different colour to the media day ones.

[teenymac]

I normally make some more for those that cant but in a different colour to the media day ones.
OK doke. Well I'm interested in getting hold of one.

[btccbryn]

As you may remember last year I created some one off BTCC.NET Vynil graphics!

This year is no exception im cutting them now and will post a piccy when done (well a link anyway)
Its a little nod to our unsunghereos of the trackside this year and is a must for the back window of your car!!
So see me at the media day to grab one off me whilst they last!


yer i recall you doing them last year zip they looked rather tastey to,if theres anychance of bumping into you at the rock to get one and buy you a pint i would be more than happy to do that.

[big g]

nice one projectzip i had the pleasure of getting a vinal last year "quality"and id love another if thats ok,ill send a pm;)

[MGMattL]

Will be at Media day as I said, don't think I'd recognise many from here though, how will I find you?

I saw a BTCC.net sticker on the front corner of a bonnet when I went to the Hi-Q event in Nottingham - looked quality on there! (think it was a Pug)

[cuprasteve]

Stick with me matt, i think a few people know me!

[cuprasteve]

As an aside matt, are you heading via melton on your way?

[Kez]

I'm gonna have to speak to my boss and see if i can make it :) ! Wouldn't it be nice, if a whole load of us, turned up, like we did for the Karting event that we had back in November! :D

[simon1220]

Will be at Media day as I said, don't think I'd recognise many from here though, how will I find you?

I saw a BTCC.net sticker on the front corner of a bonnet when I went to the Hi-Q event in Nottingham - looked quality on there! (think it was a Pug)

I want one of those :)

Ill be there with my brother now :D :D Will come see some of you up there.

[DanB66]

I will have one as well if there any left by Media Day.

[CharlieJ]

I'm gonna have to speak to my boss and see if i can make it :) ! Wouldn't it be nice, if a whole load of us, turned up, like we did for the Karting event that we had back in November! :D
There were quite a few of us there last year, but we weren't really organised for meeting up. Now Kerry has us all organised, the more the merrier :D .

[kezbabybabe]

For those that have met me, I will most likely be wearing yellow and I don't mind coordinating as a meet up person.

If you want to meet up and you don't already have my mobile number, just send me a PM. :)

[projectzip]

CLICK ME YOU CANT RESIST!! (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/projectzip/media2009.jpg)

[marshal-beej]

Looks good projectzip. Will try and get to media day to get one of them. If I can't can I get one off you by post ?

[marshal-beej]

Duplicate post sorry

[MGMattL]

As an aside matt, are you heading via melton on your way?

Is that a general question or a veiled request LOL?!?

Suppose we will, I presume we can leave our car at yours then??:p

[DanB66]

Jason Hughes has confirmed he will be at Rockingham as it will be his first test following knee surgery as reported on the homepage.

[big g]

Kerry You Carnt Wear Yellow Im Wearing Yellow And We Will Clash::D :D :D

[kezbabybabe]

Kerry You Carnt Wear Yellow Im Wearing Yellow And We Will Clash::D :D :D
yellow and yellow don't clash, now wearing red might clash, just need someone to wear green and we can become a traffic light. ;)

[DanB66]

Wheres Team 48 when you need them!

[603270466]

yellow and yellow don't clash, now wearing red might clash, just need someone to wear green and we can become a traffic light. ;)

I got an old lime green MG pit shirt if that helps?? i'll not be at media day though am afraid.... i'll stick it on a auction site so you can all fight over it so you can get the traffic light colour thing going on :D :D :D

[kezbabybabe]

Nah it's okay, I think the yellow will do just fine.

[big g]

in that case if the weather is ok i might wear my john george fleece thats red :D

[kezbabybabe]

Only 9 days until Media Day!:eek:

Can't wait to see you all again and meet some new people. :D Oh and see a few cars go round. :p

who else is looking forward to it?

[mattlovestbs]

Oh my god!!!!

Only 7 days until Media Day!:eek:

Can't wait to see you all again and meet some new people. :D Oh and see a few cars go round. :p

who else is looking forward to it?

its 9 days actually Kerry

[kezbabybabe]

So it is, you know I wasn't counting the weekend :rolleyes:

[mattlovestbs]

So it is, you know I wasn't counting the weekend :rolleyes:

lol fine.. it doesnt just disappear y'know :p

[kezbabybabe]

That's good, cos I really need my two days off to not think about work. :p

[Keif]

So how do we recognise everyone?

Carnation in your lapel?

[mattlovestbs]

very good question...


most of us have at least 1 number to contact someone else on here, so if everyone just contacts each other, we'll all find each other :rolleyes:

[kezbabybabe]

Hi Keif,

If you Pm me your mobile number I can text you when I arrive. I'm usually unmissable, as I wear a yellow SEAT jacket. :) Either that or I will be surrounded by fellow forumers!

[Mondeo2]

If I do make it I should probably be wearing one of my Mondeo, coats/jackets.
There's liable to be a few Mondeo enthusiasts there, off another forum I frequent.

[Rusty]

I will be there and as i am working for Team Sunshine.co.uk this year Kez will have to ring me when you all meet up and i will come up for our usual get together, Its gonna be another sucessful season woo-hoo!!! :cool: :cool:

[kezbabybabe]

Oooo look at you, moving up in the world then!

[mikeymike]

hmm might be making the journey after all plus it an excuse to try my new camera out as only got an hour in at oulton last week so not really worked all the settings out for it yet (also means i will have my pics printed out before brands so have an extra meeting to get them all signed).

[BTCCROCKS]

I won't be able to make it this year i'm afraid:(

[ted]

never been to media day, i would just wet myself in front of everyone to be honest lol, cant wait to hear if any new cars or teams jumping in. i have a feeling the grid will be smaller but motorsport in general is suffering anyway but hey

[garethdphillips]

Will be my first meida day. A bit of a journey for me, but I'm bringing a couple of friends to share the fuel, and maybe a few cheeky beers and a ruby the night before!

Let's hope for some sun. Any point in taking a scanner along?

Can you get fairly close to the cars or not?

I havent been to Rockingham before, and doubt I will make race day this year, although I plan to do Brands for the first meeting (also a long way) and Oulton Park, as well as Croft (my local circuit) and hopefully Knockhill. Possibly Slilverstone. Who knows!

[Mondeo2]

Any point in taking a scanner along?

Can you get fairly close to the cars or not?


The cars will only be testing so I doubt their will be that much worth listening to over the radios.
As far as getting close to the cars, public only have access to the pit roof, and the paddock at the back and grandstands so th epit roof is as close as you will get.

[Conor14]

never been to media day, i would just wet myself in front of everyone to be honest lol, cant wait to hear if any new cars or teams jumping in. i have a feeling the grid will be smaller but motorsport in general is suffering anyway but hey

I don't think having a bigger grid is neccessarily out of the question. Look at all the seats that have yet to be confirmed:

1, maybe 2 Fords
1 Motorbase BMW possible
1 KWR MG
1 Maxtreme SEAT possibly
Michael Doyle
AFM Racing's BMW 120d's
1 Tempus Lacetti
Mat Jackson
Team Dynamics still need to confirm their plans
Ian Court might be entering too

Say all of them enter. You have a field of nearly 30 cars! Chances are they won't all be filled, but we will see some of them filled. I reckon we will still see mid-20s per race. But we will have to wait until the Media Day (8 days :cool:) to see who all is entered.

[big g]

So how do we recognise everyone?

Carnation in your lapel?
and a copy of the viz
what about everyone wearing name tags :eek: well all look like we are at a training day at work;) :D

[btccbryn]

and a copy of the viz
what about everyone wearing name tags :eek: well all look like we are at a training day at work;) :D

I have a better idea why dont we all just hopp around all day wont be many people doing that will there and shouting im a btcc forum lover lol.

[easthillcomputers]

I don't think having a bigger grid is neccessarily out of the question. Look at all the seats that have yet to be confirmed:

1, maybe 2 Fords
1, maybe 2 Motorbase BMWs
1 KWR MG
1 Maxtreme SEAT possibly
Michael Doyle
AFM Racing's BMW 120d's
1 Tempus Lacetti
Mat Jackson
Team Dynamics still need to confirm their plans
Ian Court might be entering too

Say all of them enter. You have a field of nearly 30 cars! Chances are they won't all be filled, but we will see some of them filled. I reckon we will still see mid-20s per race. But we will have to wait until the Media Day (8 days :cool:) to see who all is entered.

I have heard that sadly Michael Doyle may not be with us this year. Damn shame as he was a breath of fresh air last year and showed some real promise.

[Conor14]

Even though he got that sponsorship deal from the Scottish Sun? Damn:eek: . I really thought he would be in it this year, hopefully in a much better car :(

[Sparkz]

Why would Micky order new parts for his Civic after the season ended.
Then pull out?

[Jonathan McLeod]

Michael Doyle isn't entering this season. It was in Motorsport News last week. He may try and do a couple of one-offs where money allows.

[abx1]

Why would Micky order new parts for his Civic after the season ended.
Then pull out?

because a fully prepped car is worth more than one with used parts on it.

[Marc W]

Why would Micky order new parts for his Civic after the season ended.
Then pull out?

Because he had hoped to enter this season, but hasn't been able to find the backing.

[simon1220]

I don't think having a bigger grid is neccessarily out of the question. Look at all the seats that have yet to be confirmed:

1, maybe 2 Fords
1, maybe 2 Motorbase BMWs
1 KWR MG
1 Maxtreme SEAT possibly
Michael Doyle
AFM Racing's BMW 120d's
1 Tempus Lacetti
Mat Jackson
Team Dynamics still need to confirm their plans
Ian Court might be entering too

Say all of them enter. You have a field of nearly 30 cars! Chances are they won't all be filled, but we will see some of them filled. I reckon we will still see mid-20s per race. But we will have to wait until the Media Day (8 days :cool:) to see who all is entered.

The second Motorbase is now confirmed, the Maxtreme SEAT was confirmed ages ago and there will be a second Lacetti, just not sure about driver now.

[Conor14]

the Maxtreme SEAT was confirmed ages ago.

They have a second car. I already know that MacMillan is in the other. If I remember rightly the team bought the two BTC Racing SEATs + a spare shell.

Unless I've missed something?

[simon1220]

They have a second car. I already know that MacMillan is in the other. If I remember rightly the team bought the two BTC Racing SEATs + a spare shell.

Unless I've missed something?

I wouldnt have thought a small team like theirs could afford to run two teams, but may be wrong :confused:

[Conor14]

"Maxtreme has acquired two full race-ready Toledos plus a spare shell (each car was originally raced in the BTCC by the factory SEAT Sport UK squad."

http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1265&month=0&year=2009&form=&searchterm=

[DanB66]

As far as I was aware though that was just going to be a one car team?

[Conor14]

Well, they obviously have another car ready to go, so who knows...

[DanB66]

Yeah never say never I suppose. Back on topic 8 days and counting will be my first media day and looking forward to it immensely.

[e93Cab]

7 days and counting... :D

just checked the 10 day weather forecast and it's looking good so far for a dry day... :)

See you all on the pit roof.

[hoppers30040]

this has to be a miss for me i am working that day but i will have a look at the pics when they come out

[btccbryn]

7 days and counting... :D

just checked the 10 day weather forecast and it's looking good so far for a dry day... :)

See you all on the pit roof.


What time are we all meeting ?

[e93Cab]

I'll be up there most of the day, sporting various bits of Canon camera gear and a green shoulder bag (containing more bits of camera gear that I insist on carrying around but never actually use!!).

[kezbabybabe]

What time are we all meeting ?
Hi Bryn,

There is no specific time to meet, but as it'll be open for the public from 1pm, I would suspect we'll meet not long after this.

Don't worry though I'll text you to let you know we have arrived. :)

[projectzip]

And for those wanting my limited sticker to show your support for the marshalls you need tofind me and i look like this
ITS MEEEE (http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1697/220/16/730075366/n730075366_5270000_6663.jpg)

[DanB66]

At least the weather forecast looks good. Shall be there waiting for the gates to open at 1.

[BTCCROCKS]

Change of plan people. I'm now going to the Media Day. Can't wait:D

[thompp]

Change of plan people. I'm now going to the Media Day. Can't wait:D

Same here! The start date for my new contract has been put back until March 23, which I will now be available for Media Day!

[btccbryn]

Hi Bryn,

There is no specific time to meet, but as it'll be open for the public from 1pm, I would suspect we'll meet not long after this.

Don't worry though I'll text you to let you know we have arrived. :)


Cheers kez look forward to seeing you and all you other dudes that are going should be a right old good day.

[simon1220]

Due to some very good As Level Exam Results I recieved on thursday :D :D My parents and college are allowing me the day off, so I will be there, with my Brother (who's skived a day off work) and my Dad (who's skived a day off work), so should be good!!

[CVRFan09]

We ought to have put a third option on the poll

"You expect me to attend?! I live too far away to attend!"

I would love for some BTCC website (perhaps btcc.net) to screen streaming of the event.

[Conor14]

4 days! Can't wait to see the amount we have for this season. I think we will be pleasntly surprised considering the economic climate.

[simon1220]

We ought to have put a third option on the poll

"You expect me to attend?! I live too far away to attend!"

I would love for some BTCC website (perhaps btcc.net) to screen streaming of the event.

Theres no point really, for the cost of streaming the event, just to show the cars driving round in circles, definetly not worth it.

[Beemer Fan]

Theres no point really, for the cost of streaming the event, just to show the cars driving round in circles, definetly not worth it.

Well "the cars driving round in circles" is pretty much what they do all year racing, and that pays to put it on the TV.

Seriously hope we have a lot of announcements on the media day, getting a bit concerned about the lack of confirmed drivers so far.

[kezbabybabe]

Cool Simon, you must come over and say hello, there will be plenty of us to meet. :)

[Conor14]

Seriously hope we have a lot of announcements on the media day, getting a bit concerned about the lack of confirmed drivers so far.

Well, there's about 17 or so already confirmed, with some other seats still to be filled e.g. Tempus, KWR. Plus there are still teams evaluating/not confirmed their options e.g AFM, Dynamics, third cars for Motorbase + RAC. So I think that once it comes to Media Day, we'll find the entry list could be early-mid 20s. Who knows, if we're lucky with some unknown teams coming in, we may hit 30, but that's wishful thinking :p

Seriously, I expect mid-20s, around the 24-26 bracket.

[Eunos]

Looking at who's confirmed thus far im quite happy with this Year's Grid.

truth be told we don't need a 30 Car Grid just to produce a good Race, id honestly be happy with just an 18-20 Car Grid,

We currently have Cars from Vauxhall, Honda, Seat, BMW, Chevrolet, MG and Ford.. and we could potentially see an Alfa Romeo and Volvo at somepoint.

4 Days to go, Might aswell be 40.. I have a feeling these next 3 Days are gonna be the longest off my Life ¬.¬

[VR6Steve]

I read an article on another website about Team Sunshine testing and it mentioned AFM were there too, so hopefully the BMW 1 Series will be back with us this year. ;)

[Brooklands78]

I read an article on another website about Team Sunshine testing and it mentioned AFM were there too, so hopefully the BMW 1 Series will be back with us this year. ;)
Nick Leason was testing the 1-series at Silverstone last week.....and it sounded VERY different! Seemed to be running well, too.

[bigred]

hows bout getting pics up quickly folk for all us that are too far away will mr nice friendly editor give us a link in the fans pics section?

[motorsportgirlie]

booooo i cant go have to work now!!! Everyone who gets there hope you have a lovely time :mad:

[Mondeo2]

hows bout getting pics up quickly folk for all us that are too far away will mr nice friendly editor give us a link in the fans pics section?
It's basically a test session by the time the fans get in so I assume links to photos should be posted in the 2009 Test Sessions thread he's already started.

[mikeymike]

well i not sure what time it all ends but if it say 5pm i would be home around 7.30 so would have pics online by around 8pm so will post a link

[thompp]

well i not sure what time it all ends but if it say 5pm i would be home around 7.30 so would have pics online by around 8pm so will post a link

captain speedy! will have mine either later that evening or during the day friday

[projectzip]

So no one bringing there lappy and there mobile internet dongle??

Anyway another Media Day sticker piccy!

NOW ON MY CAR :D (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/projectzip/Marshalls.jpg)

[simon1220]

So no one bringing there lappy and there mobile internet dongle??

Anyway another Media Day sticker piccy!

NOW ON MY CAR :D (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/projectzip/Marshalls.jpg)

Nice front door ;) haha.

I have a few questions about Media Day as never been before:

1 - Is the PA/Tannoy system on, with Alan Hyde telling us whats going on/interviews etc??

2 - Are the grandstands open to have a sit in?

3 - Is there any kind of programme/guide available?

4 - Are all the drivers happy to have photos? Are the teams cheerful and happy to let you have a look around the cars?

5 - Are there food vans around to grab some grub?

6 - What time is it? 1pm start?

Ill think of some more as i go along.

[Mondeo2]

Nice front door ;) haha.

I have a few questions about Media Day as never been before:

1 - Is the PA/Tannoy system on, with Alan Hyde telling us whats going on/interviews etc??

2 - Are the grandstands open to have a sit in?

3 - Is there any kind of programme/guide available?

4 - Are all the drivers happy to have photos? Are the teams cheerful and happy to let you have a look around the cars?

5 - Are there food vans around to grab some grub?

6 - What time is it? 1pm start?

Ill think of some more as i go along.
As far as I know we only have access to the Grandstands, Pit roof and the paddock at the back of the pits. There will be no pitlane access. No Media Day I've been to before has had anykind of programme/guide. We are allowed in at 1pm, the rest I don't know.

[bigred]

media day is designed for the media 1st and foremost, teams will be getting their sponsors logos in a many pictures and videos as possible. there will be odd vehicles circulatiing the track with various lens and camera attachments taking a variety of images for use on here and the many printed magazines, advertisements and pr brouchures that the championships and teams used each year. drivers are also hauled of to get their individual and group mug shots taken and tv crews get those little snipps they drop into the live coverage
then once all thats over most of the teams take to the track with various agendas, things to try , things to prove, points to score etc the media circus continues with more candid shots and maybe the odd incident to keep the attention

the rockingham pit roof is an excellent spot to watch it all from, peer down on ur fav driver or team then shuffle from side to side to watch the cars round the infield sections and back over for the blast down the front straight. its a long way from a btcc meeting in terms of entertainment but then we are all just sad addicts and will watch a touring car do just about anything lol

[mikeymike]

captain speedy! will have mine either later that evening or during the day friday


not really it will take about 20 mins too put them on comp and delete any of the bad ones then about 10 mins to shrink the files and upload to my gallery.

[redshoes]

I have a few questions about Media Day as never been before:
Based on previous years..
1 - No

2 - The lower part of the main grandstand and the pit garage roof will be open

3 - No

4 - The pit garages and pit lane are off limits unless you are a team member or guest of a team, so unlikely you will get a close look at any of the cars.

5 - Diner under the main stand will be open

6 - Gates will be open 1pm or if your lucky a few minutes earlier.

The thing to remember here is that the afternoon is essentially a normal test session. The drivers and teams may be happy to chat if they have time but their priority is to get some test mileage. The publicity photos and general smoozing goes on in the morning before the public get in.

[big g]

we got lucky last year and went across to the pits early and got some good close ups before being kicked up stairs to the roof,the cars are in every couple of mins so you dont have to wait long before your fav driver is in changing tyres ,there is no programe but if you look for the big tower youll see whos fastest,just remember this is a offical test day aswell as being media day .the cafe under the main stand was open last year and had the pleasure of having flash on one table and turks on the next table to us.you should get some good photos without having a flashy camera.have a wonder round the pits and you could be lucky and meet a few drivers while the pit crews set up the cars for another test stint

[kezbabybabe]

There's a subway near to Rockingham, about 5 minutes away. :D

Yummy!

[Eunos]

The Rockingham Diner does nice food anyway,

I believe they were serving Fish Last year.

Most of the Grandstands will be open, I remember walking around going to the very top of the one at the First Corner.

[Racing_Fan]

Late addition here but i think me and my dad will be there again, just missing the odd uni lecture :p

[big g]

theres a truck stop called the courtyard cafe its on the A43 rockingham road a couple of minutes from the rockingham speedway,the breakfast is a legend:eek:

[thompp]

Well I'm really ****ed off now!
My car has been a little poorly recently, running a temperature, so I took it to the car doctor yesterday and they needed a new part (thermostat). Unfortunately the new part wasnt delivered to the garage this morning for replacing, and the likely date of delivery is monday so I dont think I will be able to make media day.
This is really frustrating because I was working last two years so unable to attend media day, this year I am free and this happens! So I am not a happy bunny....:(

[mikeymike]

theres a truck stop called the courtyard cafe its on the A43 rockingham road a couple of minutes from the rockingham speedway,the breakfast is a legend:eek:

think ill have my breakfast at home before setting off and get my dinner on the way just need to decide on KFC or subway.

[btccbryn]

Well I'm really ****ed off now!
My car has been a little poorly recently, running a temperature, so I took it to the car doctor yesterday and they needed a new part (thermostat). Unfortunately the new part wasnt delivered to the garage this morning for replacing, and the likely date of delivery is monday so I dont think I will be able to make media day.
This is really frustrating because I was working last two years so unable to attend media day, this year I am free and this happens! So I am not a happy bunny....:(


Sorry to hear about your car dude if i wasnt takeing my son then the seat would be yours seroiusly i wouldnt mind picking you up if it was on the way thats the problem with vans only got 2 seats, im sure someone here would give you a lift come on guys can anybody help thompp out.

[mikeymike]

Sorry to hear about your car dude if i wasnt takeing my son then the seat would be yours seroiusly i wouldnt mind picking you up if it was on the way thats the problem with vans only got 2 seats, im sure someone here would give you a lift come on guys can anybody help thompp out.

liverpool too corby via norwich now that is a big detour, sadly it well out of my way coming from manchester but maybe someone from your area might be able to give you a lift.

[Vaughan]

Just found this on the Rockingham Website - not very clear and only refreshes every 30 secs but may be of interest to some...

http://www.rockingham.co.uk/interactive/rockingcam.asp

[btccbryn]

Just found this on the Rockingham Website - not very clear and only refreshes every 30 secs but may be of interest to some...

http://www.rockingham.co.uk/interactive/rockingcam.asp


Well vaughan my freind that is defiantley the rock without any doubt lol sorry couldnt resist.

does the view ever change ?

[simon1220]

Just found this on the Rockingham Website - not very clear and only refreshes every 30 secs but may be of interest to some...

http://www.rockingham.co.uk/interactive/rockingcam.asp

I have just seen a Team Rac BMW on it! Plus the pit garage open towards the left looks yellow and green (CVR??)

[Jonathan McLeod]

Thats brilliant. I know what I'll be doing tonight now!

[simon1220]

Thats brilliant. I know what I'll be doing tonight now!

Its gone dark so you cant see anything now!

[Jonathan McLeod]

Yeah lol, if they move any cars about though they'll have to have their lights on!

[Les]

I just looked to find some bloke with a what looks like a light bulb!!!!!!!!!

[Shortride]

Well guys not many of you know but I've had to turn down the opportunity to go to the btcc media day to instead go to Brands in April. Money is a bit tight as im going on holiday next friday to Tenerife so keeping a little aside for Brands : )

I warn you thought might be a lil dead when you see me at brands as I return the friday before brands. Just warning you.

To those going tomorrow you make sure you have an awesome time!!! :D

[abx1]

the rumour machine seems to be in overdrive tonight.
Alan Morrison to return to Arena?
Martin johnson to enter with Team Boulevard?

Looks like tomorrow could reveal some exciting news!

[kezbabybabe]

For those of you who are attending tomorrow and have recently PM'd me your confirmation to join in the Fans Trophy, I will be collecting the money tomorrow.

It's £5.00 each as we have 30 people confirmed as taking part.

Please try to have the right change on you, unfortunately I am not a walking bank :o

(Will also post this in the Fans Trophy thread, just for clarification.)

[DanB66]

Am just leaving now, if anybody recognises me and wants to introduce themselves feel free to.

[Sparkz]

What time would the testing today start?
I want to follow it up on TSL-Timing.

[Jonathan McLeod]

1pm .................

[Sparkz]

1pm .................

Thanks .....

[gruk]

3 hour test session :)

[apcroz]

VXRacing have there garage cam on as well

[gruk]

just got a knock at the door and it was the postman with my Brands Hatch tickets :D

[Sparkz]

3 hour test session :)

Four hours actually ;)

[gruk]

Four hours actually ;)

yeah just noticed that, was reading from the time that was running down

[bigred]

http://www.tsl-timing.com/toca/LiveTimingTOCA.html

timing running

[craig adams]

On 12 cars running??? Thought there would be more than that?

Giovanardi is already only 0.3 seconds off the qualifying lap record!

[abx1]

tsl seem to be a bit slow today, Andy jordan did a 1.24.2 but didn't move up.

[Brenneke]

YAY!!!

Way to go Flash!!! :D

[Sparkz]

tsl seem to be a bit slow today, Andy jordan did a 1.24.2 but didn't move up.

He may have cut a corner in the process?
I noticed the same happened to Giovanardi, but he didnt move up.

[abx1]

Turks has obviously found something that works

[apcroz]

Turkington has just smashed record then.

This years cars are fast! But close between the top teams

[Sparkz]

Maybe this lower emissions thing is working? :p

[craig adams]

Turks 1.23.648 is damn damn fast!!!

Current records -

Lap Records/
Qualifying: Gordon Shedden (GBR), Honda Civic, 1m24.327s (82.81mph) on 13 April 2008
Race: Tom Onslow-Cole (GBR), Vauxhall Vectra VXR, 1m24.698s (82.45mph) on 13 April 2008


The pit lane entry is quicker than completing the lap, so thats why some people appear to go faster, but don't move up the pecking order. ;)

[bigred]

almost a second inside last years pace and hes strung together a 3 or 4 lap sequence all around the same pace

[Sparkz]

Effectively Turkingtons lap will mean nothing.
The only lap records that will be held are those which are done in qualifying and during the course of a race.

The only way Turkington could get that time recognised is if he does it during a qualifying session.

[craig adams]

I know it's un-official since it's not an actual BTCC weekend. But it's a good sign anyway!!

[apcroz]

Good to see Harry Vaulkhard pushing in the newer Lacetti. Could be intresting to see what Plato could do with it

[apcroz]

Shame only 12 cars running up to now. Would like to see how competitive the Focus is with Chilton

[gruk]

i'd like to see how Dan Eaves and Adam Jones are gonna get on, shame they're not out

[gruk]

Another team im really surprised arent there this year again is AFM.

[Sparkz]

Chiltons out now

[apcroz]

Chilton Focus is on track

[apcroz]

WSR are looking good so far! BOth drivers showing good pace

[gruk]

But im sure not everyone is pushing because whats the point? push and risk crashing the car and not being able to get a new one built for Brands Hatch in 3 weeks

[apcroz]

But im sure not everyone is pushing because whats the point? push and risk crashing the car and not being able to get a new one built for Brands Hatch in 3 weeks

I agree. As i said earlier you don't know what tactics teams are using. But 2009 is looking like being a very fast year

[apcroz]

I see John George is out to play. Wish him luck after the end of 08

[gruk]

John George? he said on his website that he wasnt going to be there today.

[apcroz]

John George? he said on his website that he wasnt going to be there today.

Never heard that. I know Jason Hughes is not there due to knee surgery

[RobS]

TOC has been photographed at Rockingham, still an ember burning perhaps?

[gruk]

im surprised with Jason Plato being so "passionate" about BTCC that he's not there just to see whats gonna be happening this year.

[apcroz]

One thing i've noticed about Plato over the years is he talks a good fight. If he was that passionate he'd buy a drive the Focus and Lacetti are both good cars. He needs to put up or shut up. Take a leaf out of Petter Soldberg's book, thats passionate about a championship.

[kezbabybabe]

Couple of non-driving faces I saw today:

Mickey Doyle (along with most of his team.) - chatting to various people today.
Nick Leason who was mooching around. :)

[mbailey06]

I also saw Onslow-Cole wandering around most of the day too.

[BTCCROCKS]

This was my first Media Day today, and I had an amazing time. It was nice to meet a few faces from the forum today. Will upload the pictures tomorrow, or over the weekend

[Eunos]

It wasnt as good as last year.

But atleast i had people to talk to this year :D

Overall iam very happy with this Years Grid, I think we could be in for quite a Competitive Season.

I don't think it will a VXR Runaway season and i honestly Believe guys like Turkington and Sheddon can be Title Challengers this Year..

There could even be afew Upsets instore.
I have to say being at the Rock today really has got my Blood pumping and really wishing the New Season would just start.

Bring it on :)

[Racing_Fan]

Hi Guys, just got back from the Rock. Nice to meet a few of you from here too :D

Few points from the day, would agree that it wasnt quite as good as last year but:
- Saw Onslow-Cole hanging round the Vauxhall garage
- According to his mechanics Pinkneys livery will be like Sheddens but "imagine all the silver bits in pink"
- Warren Hughes is just helping out Tempus Sport and will not be driving for them
- Expect an announcement from Tempus about a second driver in the next few days, Harry will have one team-mate by the next test early next week and possibly 2 team mates by Brands Hatch.
If the deal comes together it will be a "big name" or "you can probably guess" as Harry put it :D

Will upload some photos later, hopefully.

[simon1220]

Today has excited me 100% for the upcoming season. Good day all round, despite the bitter cold, i nearly froze!! Really impressed with the cars out there.

I must say, before seeing the offiical test times, I really noticed how quick Turkington was driving. I said to my brother all day that he was right on the money, through the last chicane he was visibly quicker than anyone else, so didnt suprise me when Kerry text me and told me he was quickest by a fair bit. Jelley also looked good and quick, good luck to him for the year!

The Vauxhalls looked good, all as competitive as i thought they would be, and its good to see Jordan has brought along some of his sponsorship with the team, wouldnt look right seeing Jordan racing without John Guest written somewhere on his car!!

The Aon Focus looked good, and it looked like it was going pretty quickly. Therefore imagine my suprise when i just got home and found out he was second slowest :confused: :confused: :confused: Was there a timing glitch or was he very deceptive with how he drove??

The Tempus Lacetti looks very bland in my eyes, I was saying to Kerry, seems like its missing a major sponsor somewhere on the car! He looked pretty quick though, which is alrite.

The Dynamics Civic of Shedden looked terrific going round! The black suits it, and if they paint the silver flames along the side in pink for Pinkneys, it would be perfect. Im expecting great things from Shedden this year, a possible title challenge me reckons.

As for the rest, the CVR Leon's look alright, but couldnt get a sense of how quick they were as it seemed they werent pushing it too hard for now. John Georges beast looks much better in black, new colour, new levels of luck for him hopefully! The Motorbase cars look horrible with the RIDICULOUS blue doors, where have they come from, because it looks rubbish :eek: But Adam seemed to be doing ok, till it broke :rolleyes: As for Johnson, i mean i read last night there was a rumour he would be entering, but still a shock when I saw that car roll out! Its ancient! Good luck to him though, hope he does alrite! As for the sunshine boys, car looks decent, and im a O'Neill fan so how he does alright.

Media Day has really excited me for the coming season. Im just stuck with who to support :confused: With Jackson and Kane seemingly gone for the season, Im stuck between supporting either Jordan, Turkington, Shedden or Chilton :mad: Im swaying towards Shedden as i love the little Civic and it looks awesome in Black, but not entirely sure yet :(

I would like to apologise to the forum members around. I was trying to get away for a few minutes so could come and speak to some of you, but didnt get the chance, so will make an extra special effort at Brands. I recognised many of you when walking around, including one who managed to be in the pit lane most the day :eek: :confused: haha!

[kezbabybabe]

That's okay Simon, we had a good chat on the way home. :)

Hopefully you can come and say hi at Brands Hatch.

Loved your report there, definitely summed up the day :)

[big g]

The Vauxhalls looked good, all as competitive as i thought they would be, and its good to see Jordan has brought along some of his sponsorship with the team, wouldnt look right seeing Jordan racing without John Guest written somewhere on his car!!

you didnt see his bonnet then,had john guest on it,;)
hi kerry good to see you again sorry i didnt say good buy ,thanks to projectzip for the vinal and rusty ive sent you a pm ,why wasnt the tower working then we would all have known turks was the fastest ,had a good chat with john george in his garage what a great bloke ,also mike jorden was taking a keen intrest on how his lad was taking the final lap ,up by the fence relaying advice through the head set.alltogether not a bad day ,one mor thing kerry i wasnt realy cold i was just trying to make you soft sotheners feel better.:eek:

[simon1220]

That's okay Simon, we had a good chat on the way home. :)

Hopefully you can come and say hi at Brands Hatch.

Loved your report there, definitely summed up the day :)

Yeah it was good, some proper BTCC banter on the way home. And i definetly will do :)

One thing I forgot to mention. The Aon transporter had a car on one side with #10 Chilton, and the other side #20 with no name. Therefore the second car should run as #20, but who driving?? :D

Also just thought I shall say some other interesting things I saw:

Alan Gow driving his posh Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Alan Hyde having a nice ciggy in the dunlop cafe.
Tim Harvey having a chat with Adam after he broke down.
Tom Chilton winding up everyone in sight, including Motorbase mechanics and Andrew Jordan.
Matt Neal and Dave Pinkney chatting in the Vauxhall transporter.
Andrew Jordan's funky helmet.

And more when I remember them :D

One thing that really annoyed me today though :mad: :mad: Blooming school children EVERYWHERE :eek: aaaahhhh! Everytime a driver appeared, before I could get a chat, an autograph or a photo, a swarm of children would descend on him, asking him questions like "whats your favourite ice cream" :rolleyes: Why were they all there??? It really took the edge off the day for me, hearing them screaming all the time and shouting, not having an knowledge of the BTCC at all, and most of them not even caring about it, they just saw some fast cars and got a day off school. I know the BTCC should encourage new supporters to the series, but this annoyed me, as us diehard fans taking the day off work/college didnt even get the chance to talk to drivers cause of these kids, many of whom will never step foot at a race circuit again :mad:

[simon1220]

The Vauxhalls looked good, all as competitive as i thought they would be, and its good to see Jordan has brought along some of his sponsorship with the team, wouldnt look right seeing Jordan racing without John Guest written somewhere on his car!!

you didnt see his bonnet then,had john guest on it,

Thats what i mean :) Its good to see it on there.

[gruk]

If the deal comes together it will be a "big name" or "you can probably guess" as Harry put it :D



I guess he means JP then because the 3rd driver they apparently want is someone from the Seat Eurocup or Supercopa.

[projectzip]

Well im more then happy I got a piccy with Shedden and my graphic!

clicky me (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/projectzip/DSCF2310.jpg)

[Racing_Fan]

One thing that really annoyed me today though :mad: :mad: Blooming school children EVERYWHERE :eek: aaaahhhh! Everytime a driver appeared, before I could get a chat, an autograph or a photo, a swarm of children would descend on him, asking him questions like "whats your favourite ice cream" :rolleyes: Why were they all there??? It really took the edge off the day for me, hearing them screaming all the time and shouting, not having an knowledge of the BTCC at all, and most of them not even caring about it, they just saw some fast cars and got a day off school. I know the BTCC should encourage new supporters to the series, but this annoyed me, as us diehard fans taking the day off work/college didnt even get the chance to talk to drivers cause of these kids, many of whom will never step foot at a race circuit again :mad:
Yeah it was like that last year too, didnt really bother me that much though. Guess some of the teams invite them from the local schools.

[Mondeo2]

One thing that really annoyed me today though :mad: :mad: Blooming school children EVERYWHERE :eek: aaaahhhh! Everytime a driver appeared, before I could get a chat, an autograph or a photo, a swarm of children would descend on him, asking him questions like "whats your favourite ice cream" :rolleyes: Why were they all there??? It really took the edge off the day for me, hearing them screaming all the time and shouting, not having an knowledge of the BTCC at all, and most of them not even caring about it, they just saw some fast cars and got a day off school. I know the BTCC should encourage new supporters to the series, but this annoyed me, as us diehard fans taking the day off work/college didnt even get the chance to talk to drivers cause of these kids, many of whom will never step foot at a race circuit again :mad:

As it was a Media Day my guess is they had a school project as Media. I was asked a few questions too.

[Jonathan McLeod]

Remember the MEDIA day is NOT intended for fans to go along and watch, until recently you didn't even have the option to!! The day is to help promote the BTCC throught the MEDIA.

[big g]

Thats what i mean :) Its good to see it on there.
sorry im a thick yorkshirman (i more ways than one):eek:

[big g]

Well im more then happy I got a piccy with Shedden and my graphic!

clicky me (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/projectzip/DSCF2310.jpg)
i didnt know you sponsored his racing suit as well:D

[projectzip]

i didnt know you sponsored his racing suit as well:D
Yeah I gotta couple of spare thousands kicking around lol
Nothing like a convinient placed watermark!!

[b2uk]

Yay! i had me some fun today taking pictues and generally getting the smell of hyperflo and burnt rubber re-familiarised! couple of points:
- Was it just me or did the vauxhalls of Giovanardi and Jordan pack up for a while? :confused:
- Mr Vaulkhard didn't look too impressed, managing a lap before coming back in and the bonnet going up again :(
- Did one of the sunshine integra's engine give up? sounded a little sick then one was towwed back :confused:
- Good to see Micky out and about, i know he's still aiming to be in the championship at somepoint this year!
- fairly impressed with the pace of Johnson in what is a "Ye Olde Car", something like .3 off mr George
Hope everyone else had fun and was warmer than me! lol :p

[Racing_Fan]

- Did one of the sunshine integra's engine give up? sounded a little sick then one was towwed back :confused:

They only had one and it did eventually get towed back after briefly causing a red flag.

[abx1]

The school children's atendance is something the BTCC has done for a number of years, it's all part of involving the local community.
Usually on a friday of a race weekend a local school is invited along to meet the drivers, sit in the cars etc. it can be frustrating, especially after the 20th time of answering the same question or repeating " don't touch ANY of the buttons!!" But,IMHO it's a good thing, making friends in the local community is important, you only have to look at Croft to see locals onside is good.

I can appreciate a "die hard" fans point of veiw, of not being able to get close, but you did have some pretty exclusive access today.

[Les]

I had a great day.
top of the list - meeting up with friends of course. Micky, Nick and Tom all working hard to get out and sooner rather than later I hope.
Catching up with some old friends like Martin Johnson. That was great and for his first time in a touring car and first time out in a car for sometime I thought he did really really well.
I think I am going to enjoy this year

[Mondeo2]

Remember the MEDIA day is NOT intended for fans to go along and watch, until recently you didn't even have the option to!! The day is to help promote the BTCC throught the MEDIA.
What do you mean by recently? I've been going for 14 years, only missing one or two.