F3/British GT

[boysie66]

Hi guys,

I am thinking of taking the family to the Easter race at Oulton Park, and I wondered if anyone knows if they operate an open paddock like they do in the BTCC?

Also, any good tips to look out for when seeing the F3/GT Series?

Thanks

[mikeymike]

yes all events at oulton have open paddock but for the easter meeting dont forget there is nothing on the sunday.

[mabratley]

im goin as well. see you there

[Reidy_fan]

support races are okay, last year it was national F-fords, VW cup and ginetta G20 (think thats been canned)

if brit GT can get a resonable sized grid it will be good, last yeat at the hill we had 8 GT-3 cars and 2 GT4's and tbh it was a bit boring

[mabratley]

support races are okay, last year it was national F-fords, VW cup and ginetta G20 (think thats been canned)

if brit GT can get a resonable sized grid it will be good, last yeat at the hill we had 8 GT-3 cars and 2 GT4's and tbh it was a bit boring

abarth 500 series this year as one of the s.races

[kezbabybabe]

abarth 500 series this year as one of the s.races

If that's as good as it was for WTCC Support, then you are in for a treat.:cool:

[boysie66]

Thanks for the responses guys, all duly noted :)

[SpeedRacer]

Boysie bit of an update for you. The GT field is looking quite strong upto yet. Theres the Viper back which just missed out on the title last year. Theres the new STP backed Ferrari 430 driven by Daniel Brown(ex FPA driver and shock of last year), theres Astons due to be back and Team Modenas Lambo are planning to re-enter. For Oulton and selected rounds there are two Audi R8 LMS's entered. There is also a Lotus 2-Eleven and some Nissan 350Z's entered in the GT4 class. I am sure there will be a splattering of Ginettas in the GT4 class as well(depending on rules). There is also plans to reintroduce the Cup Class which is a further step down GT4 which should mean yet more cars on track.

[boysie66]

Thanks for that SpeedRacer. Sounds good. :-)

[scott_240192]

abarth 500 series this year as one of the s.races

all of a sudden i might go the the gts.500 abaths roudn the hill lets do the maths on thsi guys

grid of abarth 500's + Duffis Dip(seat curve) + knockhill = madness

sounds like a good race

[redshoes]

grid of abarth 500's + Duffis Dip(seat curve) + knockhill = madness
Abarths are only supporting F3/GT at Oulton, they won't be at Knockhill.

[scott_240192]

Abarths are only supporting F3/GT at Oulton, they won't be at Knockhill.

well its off to the pub instead lol dunno might go would like to see the gts again after seeing them in 05 watch scuderia eccose winnign on the sunday and the stig (ben collins) winning by a country mile on the saturday

[Reidy_fan]

nope scott, only national f-fords are supporting GT at knockhill the rest is smrc championships

[scott_240192]

so thats the legends the minis and what else been a while since i was at a normal meeting at the hill lol plus the f3's but they r like f1 follow the leader so they can be

[Reidy_fan]

british F3 dont want to play at the hill so it should be minis, legends, XR2's, fiesta ST, smrc sports & saloons & classics, dunno about the new scottish ginetta cup as i havent heard much about them. all TBC

[scott_240192]

kool the f3's must be weak then lol

[SpeedRacer]

kool the f3's must be weak then lol

Not so. Alex Brundle has been revealed for T-Sport in the International class. He will be in a Dallara Volkswagen.

[SpeedRacer]

Bit more info for everyone. KC should be racing in the Abarth trophy thing so if your at Oulton over the F3/GT weekend cheer her on. :D

[mabratley]

Bit more info for everyone. KC should be racing in the Abarth trophy thing so if your at Oulton over the F3/GT weekend cheer her on. :D

who is kc?

[SpeedRacer]

who is kc?

Cassey 'KC' Watson. she used to race in the Ginetta Juniors and moved to Britcar last year(after starting the season in one of the two Mazda MX5 championships). Just add the dots to the web address in my sig to find out more.

[sammylammy40]

I will look out for her and cheer her on at Oulton Park .....looking forward to it as only ever been to BTCC before.
Maybe get my son to make a banner or board for her :)

[Reidy_fan]

Rory Butcher going to be out in the ABG racing KTM X-Bow this year, great chance for the gaffer's son

[SpeedRacer]

thought I would give this a bump . So with the grids for the GT (not checked F3 as open wheelers aint really my thing) looking pretty full and big grids in both the Volkswagen and Fiats looks like it should be a good weekend depending on the weather. I will be going and try to watch the BTCC on tv on sunday though I have family stuff to do :( . Hopefully it will be a good weekend and im hoping to be really cheeky and do a photo set of the R8 in the garage.

[Les]

anyone seen a timetable for this.... I have looked everywhere

[redshoes]

http://ticket.motorsportvision.co.uk/media/1269429/f3%20gt%20op%203%205%20april%20_3_.pdf

From MSV, although only shows Monday

[SpeedRacer]

Speaking to someone from Oulton around an hour ago it seems most of the teams turned up yesterday but theres no track time till Friday. And it looks like im there till the end on Monday to cheer on Anna in the VWs.

[Les]

it sounds good.... GTs, VW cup and Abarths for me :)

[SpeedRacer]

Thats basically what I am there for. Granted will get plenty of photos (if I usaully take 800+ a day how many will I get over 3 days (I am up there on Friday as well) and with a media pass?). I think I maybe busy next week sorting everything out lol.

[Les]

it was really good - bit of a change to BTCC as lot more relaxed. Abarths and VW cup was good and the GTS until my car went bang :(

[mabratley]

it was really good - bit of a change to BTCC as lot more relaxed. Abarths and VW cup was good and the GTS until my car went bang :(

where were you as i might have seen you?

[mabratley]

My pictures from the day:Here (http://sports.webshots.com/album/577297923mAlEJO)