Round 3 - Donington Park, Derbys/Leics. - Races 7, 8 & 9

[kezbabybabe]

Hello Guys,

Sorry I didn't run this before now, after we lost the last one... :o

So we're off to Donny, Donny, Donny for the next rounds of the BTCC, what is going to happen? Will we see another 3 races with 3 different winners?

So who's going then?

I am, due to a lift from a fab friend :D

[turk06]

i will be there, first little road trip of the year. that means first really good camping trip of the year, i already have all of the booze ready:D

[Eunos]

Donnington is unquestionably my all time Favourite Track, So ofcourse i will be there :D

Glad to see it's been given the A-OK..

I heard some Single Seater series is looking at racing there next year ¬.¬

[kezbabybabe]

That's the rumour...

[mattlovestbs]

Aye Dad & I will be there

[DanB66]

I having my first full BTCC weekend there so looking forward to that :)

[ted]

donnys brilliant track, long drive but worth it. it could be my fav track of all time,

[et]

Yep heading there, not too far for the drive. Its going to be my first BTCC meeting since the 90's :o

[Mad Professor]

Aye Dad & I will be there

If Dad remembers to book tickets!

[stupot1981]

I should be there as its local track, its in Leicestershire by the way ;)

[kezbabybabe]

I should be there as its local track, its in Leicestershire by the way ;)
I wasn't sure, so thanks for the clarification Stupot ;)

[Sparkz]

It says its in Derby here:
http://btcc.net/html/circuit_detail.php?id=6

[kezbabybabe]

Well it's covered either way. I'm southern so geography for me is really tricky :p

[Sparkz]

Im not even english, so imagine how it feels for me :p

[kezbabybabe]

Im not even english, so imagine how it feels for me :p
Oh yeah, well I know not much about Ireland either. County Kerry is bottom right and Cork bottom left. Dublin is where Boyzone is from... :D

Whoops, off topic! :o

[stupot1981]

It says its in Derby here:
http://btcc.net/html/circuit_detail.php?id=6
Its postcoded Derby but its in the County of Leicestershire its on the border with Derbyshire.

[Sparkz]

Oh yeah, well I know not much about Ireland either. County Kerry is bottom right and Cork bottom left. Dublin is where Boyzone is from... :D

Whoops, off topic! :o

Kerry and Cork are both next to each other, down in the bottom left.
Dublin is bordering east and south east really.

[kezbabybabe]

Yeah, that's what I said :p

[simon1220]

My answer has to be "None of the Above" unfortunately :( I wont be finished at work till 4, but might watch it on the the old sky+ while revising . . providing it doesnt distract me tooo much :)

[scurcic5]

Not sure. Haven't been to Donny before, the sound of high fences all round and a chunk of the viewing areas closed doesn't sound too appealing. Add a 6 hour round trip (before considering getting out afterwards) and I'm fast talking myself out of it.

More likely to be Saturday and watching on TV Sunday, I think.

[aylesburyape]

I will be waiting for the weather forecast on Saturday. Im a wuss and cant be bothered to be there if its peeing it down.

[teenymac]

I'll be best buddies with ITV4 for this one!

[ted]

Not sure. Haven't been to Donny before, the sound of high fences all round and a chunk of the viewing areas closed doesn't sound too appealing. Add a 6 hour round trip (before considering getting out afterwards) and I'm fast talking myself out of it.

More likely to be Saturday and watching on TV Sunday, I think.getting out aint too bad, ive never had a long wait in the traffic getting out, must be lucky?

[adzerrancoon]

Yeah I'm hoping to go, will have to find a new place to view from though if the infield is closed. Might give em a ring friday to find out how the land lies

[cpedwards]

I'll be there (if the tickets ever turn up!), camping with the kids - weather forecast not looking to good though. First time at Donny, so looking forward to it and then back to my local (Oulton Park) at fortnight later.

Chris

[mullered]

I'll be there both days always go to Donington for the w/e as stay with relatives in Nottingham, drive up early Sat morning and back Monday morning with no rushing to get home - heaven :)

[Radisich]

Ill be goin on sunday, but does anyone know anything about if/how the viewing facilities have changed?

[simon1220]

Ill be goin on sunday, but does anyone know anything about if/how the viewing facilities have changed?

Apparently the infield viewing is closed.

[btccbryn]

Well im just hopeing it doesnt rain all day like it did the other year i know think posative hey lol.

[Shortride]

Usual answer from me, see you sunday!:D Hope weather is good as i never get good weather when i go donny!

[turk06]

you may see me but i will be able to see two or more of you:p
its my partners birthday that weekend so we have been stocking up our beverages to take with us.:D

[dtfastbear]

Brand new member from America, here...

I need to be in Bracknell for business the week of the 18th, so I'm flying in early (land Heathrow Saturday 7am) just for the BTC races and plan to spend the weekend at Donington.

Any advice for viewing places (besides the infield, I guess) for the races?

Also, what about pubs/restaurants nearby where race fans are likely to gather Saturday night?

Cheers,

Dean

[Mad Professor]

I will be waiting for the weather forecast on Saturday. Im a wuss and cant be bothered to be there if its peeing it down.


Should have been there last year!

[kezbabybabe]

Last year was okay rain wise, I think you mean 2007?

[mbailey06]

Does anyone think we will see any more new winners and have 7/8 or even 9 different winners from 9? In my opinion 9 is probs not going to happen, although I think that there are 3 potential new winners for the year on the grid. ie. Andrew Jordan, James Thompson and Jonny Adam. However Jones, Jelley and O'Neill have shown strong pace so far as well so cannot be counted out.

[Eunos]

It's not looking to promising atm Weather rise, according to BBC 5 Day Weather thingy Majigy. What is it with Donnington and bad weather?

But than again they said the same about Thruxton, It was cold but didnt Rain :D

I wont abandon hope yet ¬.¬

[redshoes]

Any advice for viewing places (besides the infield, I guess) for the races?
There's conflicting stories about the infield. It will almost definitely be closed for parking but there's a chance it will still be partly open for spectators. It all depends on who you ask.

Assuming the infield is off limits, go out of the paddock towards Redgate and keep walking.
Redgate - tight first corner, there's bound to be some action. You can get close to the fence to get a good view of the corner but you can't see much more of the track.
Hollywood - stand on the bank further back for a view of Redgate and the top of Craner Curves. You won't be as close but you'll see more of the track.
Old Hairpin - lots of space here and usually lots of action to watch. Again you are a little further from the track but you get a good view of the cars coming down Craners, round the Old Hairpin and towards Starkeys.
McLeans - this is as far as you can get on the onside due to the construction work.

If you can get infield then there's a huge bank overlooking Craners / Old Hairpin / Starkeys.

If you are going both days I'd probably recommend spending some of Saturday looking round the paddock. Generally it's a lot quieter and teams are a little more relaxed. Pit-lane walkabout on Sunday is fine if you want autographs and giveaways but tend to be very crowded and descends into a scrum.

[marshal-beej]

I will be there in orange waving my flags :-) Do not know what post I will be on until the weekend but if anybody recognizes me come and say hello in between sessions.

[kezbabybabe]

I will be there in orange waving my flags :-) Do not know what post I will be on until the weekend but if anybody recognizes me come and say hello in between sessions.
Hey Brian,

Send us a text when you know so that I can come and collect some Fans Trophy money from you ;)

[simon1220]

There's conflicting stories about the infield. It will almost definitely be closed for parking but there's a chance it will still be partly open for spectators. It all depends on who you ask.

Assuming the infield is off limits, go out of the paddock towards Redgate and keep walking.
Redgate - tight first corner, there's bound to be some action. You can get close to the fence to get a good view of the corner but you can't see much more of the track.
Hollywood - stand on the bank further back for a view of Redgate and the top of Craner Curves. You won't be as close but you'll see more of the track.
Old Hairpin - lots of space here and usually lots of action to watch. Again you are a little further from the track but you get a good view of the cars coming down Craners, round the Old Hairpin and towards Starkeys.
McLeans - this is as far as you can get on the onside due to the construction work.

If you can get infield then there's a huge bank overlooking Craners / Old Hairpin / Starkeys.

If you are going both days I'd probably recommend spending some of Saturday looking round the paddock. Generally it's a lot quieter and teams are a little more relaxed. Pit-lane walkabout on Sunday is fine if you want autographs and giveaways but tend to be very crowded and descends into a scrum.

Glad im not going if thats how limited the spectating space will be. Seems like it could get very cramped to me

[et]

Send us a text when you know so that I can come and collect some Fans Trophy money from you ;)

Hey Kerry, what you like me to do with the money for you?

[kezbabybabe]

Hey Kerry, what you like me to do with the money for you?
Are you coming to Donny?

[et]

Are you coming to Donny?

Yes I am, its the only one I'm coming to this year

[kezbabybabe]

In which case, let me pm you my mobile number so you can locate me over the weekend and I'll take it off you then if that's okay. :)

[et]

Yeah thats fine

[simon1220]

Hey Kerry, what you like me to do with the money for you?

OH ****!!! Knew there was an extra special reason I should have found Kerry at Thruxton :mad:

Kerry . . . can i send it through post to you?

[kezbabybabe]

Bless ya, Simon. Are you able to send a cheque?

[simon1220]

Bless ya, Simon. Are you able to send a cheque?

Bank doesnt trust me with a cheque book hahaha. Plus I dont have £0.79 in my bank account anyway haha. Cash?

[kezbabybabe]

You can't send cash in the post unfortunately.

Paypal?

[simon1220]

You can't send cash in the post unfortunately.

Paypal?

Whats Paypal :D haha! I send cash in the post all the time, disquise it as a Birthdays Card ;) haha.

[kezbabybabe]

Whats Paypal :D haha! I send cash in the post all the time, disquise it as a Birthdays Card ;) haha.
Okay then, let me PM you my address, though I'm not taking responsibility if it gets lost.

[btccbryn]

Whats Paypal :D haha! I send cash in the post all the time, disquise it as a Birthdays Card ;) haha.

If you like simon i will send a cheque to kez for you just as long as you dont leave the country lol but i dont mind dude sure i will get it back of you like i said the offers there if you want it.

[CharlieJ]

:(
Unfortunately, family circumstances now mean that I won't be at Donny after all.
See you all at Oulton then.

[kezbabybabe]

:(
Unfortunately, family circumstances now mean that I won't be at Donny after all.
See you all at Oulton then.
Oh Charlie, I hope everything is alright? PM me to let me know :(

See you at Oulton Park then. *hugs*