Britcar 24 hours 19,20,21 sept

[lostvo1ce]

Just wondering if anyone is going to watch/helping out for the Britcar 24
Me and Jim_s13 work for BPM Racing and were running a Clio 197 in the 24 hour race. we shouldnt be the slowest car there but we wont be the fastest lol

http://www.nobletv.co.uk/random/BPM/Silverstone07-08/11.jpg

For all the photos from this year look here

http://www.pbase.com/trackside

[warner]

:nod:Me and the missus were talking about this last night, i should be there if i can get the time off.

[se4n]

I will be there as i have been there 3years in a row

[skid solo]

I shall be there as I haven't missed one yet. The first year was great as there was no crowds, well when I say crowds I mean anyone as there were 93 paying spectators :eek:
Each year has got bigger and better, although don't expect massive crowds as this event seems to be the best kept secret in GB racing circles!

Another shout for BPM racing :thumbs:

Nice photos by the way ;) I shall send bro a link.

[lostvo1ce]

yeah a big shout out and an even bigger thank you to your bro for the photos. its great to have something to look back at after the event and to show all the suporters.

For tickets, call the advance ticket sales on 08704588260 and quote "silv08" and you can get 2 for 1 tickets ;)

anyone is more than welcome to pop along and say ello, feel free to bring us some red bull :sleep:

are you coming for the whole weekend skid solo

[se4n]

I might have some free ticket for this dont no yet as my sister lives in silverstone and gets tickets every year and i dont need them as i get in for free any way,

[skid solo]

are you coming for the whole weekend skid solo

I shall be there for the weekend. Hopefully Gary will have his press pass so can get some good pics of the class leading Clio :D

I will come and say hello at various points over the weekend. I am sure you will be able to get some shut eye around about 4 ~ 6am as for the last 2 years the morning fog has been so bad the race was suspended till it cleared. The 1st year it happened the safety car had to be replaced whilst going round as it was running out of fuel!:eek:

For the latest goings on and entry list - http://www.britcar24hr.co.uk/cms/news.php?item.676.1

[tomo1]

yep have just booked some tickets!
Should be a good laugh- seems decent value too

[Red_08]

I'll be there for the whole weekend. I shall be Marshalling and I'm really looking forward to it. 3 days full of motorsport = heaven. :thumbs:

I'll keep my eye out for the BPM Clio. Good luck fellas!! :)

[lostvo1ce]

Cheers for all the support :thumbs:
Well prep is well on the way with less that 3weeks to go.
New fuel tank almost fitted to increase the capacity by 40ltrs, engine and gearbox should be back in next weekend, and pratice for staying awake all night is well on its way lol

still got so much to do tho . . . .

[lostvo1ce]

Its confirmed;
"The Top Gear BMW 330 dti is returning to the race,
the Top Gear Technology Team will be running the car,
this year they are running the same team of engineers,
they are expected to do better this year,
as the car has been totally rebuilt,
after the Off the car had in the night last year."

[Streetmekanik]

SXOC should claim the RS*R GT300 championship winning Silvia and run in this race. It would be all alone in it`s class so it would win.

[skid solo]

Chris,
I hear that you have lost one of your (not so quick) drivers and gained the current Britcar champ! That will be a good carrot for Owen and Ash to go after :D

I have got that week booked off for moving in to my new house so I shall be up on the Fri too for a while. Will come and say :wave:

[lostvo1ce]

hey skid solo, i think o had his douts early on, sad loss but a great gain for the team.

yeah pop over, but ull prob see us running back and forth to Dunlop getting tires changed since we have over 12 sets to scrub in before the race even starts :eek:

[clarity]

If anyones got any tickets going spare give me a shout and ill sort you a drink for them :thumbs:

[skid solo]

WELL DONE GUYS :thumbs::thumbs:

Congratulation go to BPM race team in their 1st in class at the 24hr. A huge part of the win was down to the ace pit crew, Chris (lostvoice) and Jim (jim_s13), who put in a faultless performance.

http://i.pbase.com/o2/46/701846/1/103491038.zYlCVPjL.BPMBritcar_08.018.JPG
http://i.pbase.com/o2/46/701846/1/103491072.Dyfm5TyI.BPMBritcar_08.039.JPG
http://i.pbase.com/o2/46/701846/1/103491090.RyeMllNt.BPMBritcar_08.056.JPG

More pics 24hr photos (http://www.pbase.com/trackside/britcar24hrs_2008)

[Red_08]

Excellent result fellas!! :thumbs: :clap:

I was Marshalliing at Becketts In all weekend and we were all gutted for the Clio and team when it coasted to a stop right in front of us. Luckily it was dragged to a safer position, once it was known the steering was broken. :)

I'll let my fellow Marshals on that post know about the final result. They'll be made up like I was too.

Overall, it was a top weekend. Roll on '09. :D

[razza987]

Congrats guys :clap:

If you need any help next year, I would be interested in helping out. I have a race licence, but I don't think I'll ever have the money to buy a seat at the 24hr :D
Raz

[Jim_s13]

Thanks for the support guys, it really was an amazing weekend. Glad we finished, 1st in class was an added bonus. Big thanks to everyone that helped out, couldnt have done it without them

[lostvo1ce]

A Big thanks to everyone that either helped or simply just came along to support us. And a Very big thank you to all the Marshalls that worked at the event. . . . :thumbs: :notworthy




And heres one of skid solo showing off his skills
http://i.pbase.com/o2/46/701846/1/103496780.jFX6jbL0.Britcar24h_08.018.JPG

[Red_08]

A Big thanks to everyone that either helped or simply just came along to support us. And a Very big thank you to all the Marshalls that worked at the event. . . . :thumbs: :notworthy

Aww shucks :o

Seriously though, we do the orange thing because each and every one of us loves our motorsport, whether it's karts or Nascar, and we can get involved. If we don't see an incident all day whilst on the bank then that's great, but if and when we're needed, we'll give it 100% to make sure everyone is safe. :thumbs:

And we can't do it if the cars don't race, so it's mutual respect. The 24Hrs is fast becoming the Marshals' event of the year. Everyone I spoke to loved it from our perspective and wants to be back next year. :nod:

p.s. Those marshals that I was with, that initially went out to the car to get it moving again, are made up with the result you guys got. :thumbs:

[Goddard200sx]

I was running the data on the corvette,

http://www.c6zo6.co.uk/images/brit_10_011.jpg

Awesome car

[lostvo1ce]

:wave:
Dont know if this will intrest anyone but Renault sport interviewed our manager about the race.
http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/community/e-newsletter/story.asp?ArticleID=2066&WT.mc_id=RSEN1008FT01