silverstone classic

Post by **dalebrignall** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:08 pm

its the silverstone classic on 26 and 27 of july.its a great event is anyone going.i think its something the club should attend,all the other car clubs will be there why arnt we. rant over.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:49 pm

I certainly would - but it's just a tad too far away for me !

Post by **dalebrignall** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 1:20 pm

its is a long way for you bmc,its a cracking day out a bit like goodwood.i cant understand why the club does not attend thease type of events that would be good for our image,arnt we one of the largest car clubs in the country

Post by **MoggyTech** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 4:04 pm

dalebrignall wrote:,arnt we one of the largest car clubs in the country

Yup

Post by **jonathon** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 4:13 pm

Its been shown live on Motors TV, now!!

Post by **dalebrignall** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:29 pm

ok ill have a look

Post by **jonathon** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:08 pm

Some of the best racing I have seen in ages, especially the constant sideways Nash

Post by **dalebrignall** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:33 pm

im watching it now great

Post by **246gts** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:27 pm

Probably one of the best weekend events of the year, every where you look there are interesting cars from all ages, Minis, Mustangs,ERA's, Bugatti, Le Mans cars, Monteverdis, MGs,Maseratis, Lolas, GT40s, you name it it is there. Even 1 Morris minor in the Bonhams auction which I think went for nearly £5k!!!!!
Plus it is a one price ticket which gets you into Paddock, any grandstand and also into pit garages and close up to so many exotic bits of kit.
Spitfire and hurricane display, wing walkers, Bootleg beatles, some girls playing electric violins off TV, you name it it was there.
Suntan was quite good too.
Dave

Post by **dalebrignall** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:13 pm

dave i went on sunday it is a fantastic event you cant beat it do you think that the club is missing something by not attending .there was nearly every marque of car and car club there.i dont think it would do the clubs image any harm if we attended as a club.

Post by **jonathon** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:49 pm

Quite a few went from the Rugby branch and I think a bigger appearance will be made next year.

Post by **246gts** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:06 pm

Regardless of the Club, I think that as individuals it is a great event.
A lot depends on the perception of what is "good" within the Club. The event has an emphasis on Motor Sport in all its forms and whilst I love to see old rally cars performing and racing cars from the 1920s to 1990 being driven in anger I wonder if that is the general consensus within MMOC.

I can imagine that the modified Minors would be a real crowd puller and with these can be mixed in standard examples of the marque. This was evident on the Hillman display where the World Cup Hunter was next to an Imp Van, standard Minx, and various racing Imps, Clans etc.
I am always amazed, and I have been going there with my daughters for many years, how there is always something new around the next corner, be that a Bizzarini hiding under an awning or a fairground carousel or vintage aircraft.
I would recommend it to the Club and I would suggest that all car enthusiasts would find something to their interest.
The other thing about going as a Club is that you get centre field parking and "cheaper" tickets. My three day pass for car plus two people was £45.
Dave

Post by **aupickup** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:06 pm

well i personally think that this is exactly what the club needs for the next and oncoming rallies

also i minght sugest the great dorset steam fair as another venue

Post by **246gts** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 3:08 pm

For those of you who might be interested I just received details of next years event.
http://www.silverstoneclassic.com/

Dave

Post by **ims101** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:58 pm

I went and it was a totally awesome day out!! Loads to see not a cheap day but well worth the cost.
It would be good for the club's profile to be involved with this event next year.

Post by **jonathon** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:03 pm

It was on Motors TV again last night

Post by **dalebrignall** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:20 pm

thats good then.im trying to perswade some of the hearts branch to go next year

Post by **jonathon** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:24 pm

I'll have a go at rounding up a few from here too.