Silverstone Classic 2019

[bjmullan]

So how is going to Silverstone this year. It will be my first visit to the Classic along with Margaret and Tom in their new motorhome. Travelling down on the Thursday for an evening arrival. Quite a few TIPEC members coming from Scotland are going.

Weather forecast is looking good and if you finds us in the camp site your are assured of a coffee/tea/bacon roll/seat/shelter/beer/craic* (* delete as required).

[911hillclimber]

Been going for many many years, always in the 911.
You will not be disappointed.
Take a good camera!
Pits are to die for.

[sladey]

I might give it a go this year - is it similar setup to Goodwood FOS?

[mycar]

Last time we went to Silverstone Classic was 2012.



I'm sure we'll be fine this time.

[sladey]

I didn’t know you owned a lorry Mike?

Cool

[Boydyrs]

Sladey were all, couples, camping/motor homing at SC if you want to join us in van? We arrive on site in mass Thursday pm? I’ll bring translation book?

[mycar]

I didn’t know you owned a lorry Mike?

Cool

It's how we concourse guys travel Mark.

[sladey]

Sladey were all, couples, camping/motor homing at SC if you want to join us in van? We arrive on site in mass Thursday pm? I’ll bring translation book?

Thanks boydy - if I come it’s most likely a day trip on the Saturday or Sunday (Sunday most likely)

I’ll give you a shout when I’m there

Cheers

Mark

[anglophone1]

Brendan/ Raymond - I’m there all three days with Jaffa 911 in PCGB -have to leave early Sunday PM to get plane BHX>Cork
See if we can meet up?
Have four loonies from PCI there Saturday
C


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[bjmullan]

Brendan/ Raymond - I’m there all three days with Jaffa 911 in PCGB -have to leave early Sunday PM to get plane BHX>Cork
See if we can meet up?
Have four loonies from PCI there Saturday
C


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Clive, I have your number so will give you a bell, we are in Woodland Campsite in a nice new motorhome.

[sladey]

AAAAARGH!!!!

Went to buy my tickets online last night thinking I'd be able to get an e-ticket and read that it needs to be printed off and the paper brought to the gate. I can't easily print at home so I made a note to buy the ticket this morning at work.

Went on to the site this morning and all ticket sales are closed! WTF!

I appreciate I left it to the last minute but there was no indication on the site that this was a problem or that online sales would be closing

If anyone has a spare ticket for Sunday I'd happily buy it off you.

[sladey]

Update - I emailed them and they said if I turn up before 11 I should be able to buy unused corporate ones. Fingers crossed

[yoda]

Mark - I am going on Sunday and will very likely have a spare ticket. You are welcome to it if we can arrange to meet up en route or at the circuit. I am guessing I will be there 9-10am.

Drop me a PM if of interest and we can arrange.

Feroz

[sladey]

Thanks feroz- only just seen this. I’ll PM you

[mycar]

Some photos of the day on Friday.

Porsche Parking. I spotted at least one other DDK car.





Great detail with the spots on top of the nerf bars.



Very nice tiny front number plate made with those front door numbers you get at B&Q. Which is where I'm going tomorrow morning.



Hayley looking for a car to match the frock.





https://www.totalheadturners.com/cars/1 ... erbirds-2/


From the same stable.





As Hillclimber said, one of the nicest things about Classic Silverstone is being able to wander into the pit garages and see incredible cars.







^ This Maserati was the most beautiful perfect thing. Ever.

Minis get ready for a run round the track.



....and Figaros.



An SP. I always fancied an SP. Think of all those lovely carburettors to tune.
Fortunately common sense has so far prevailed.



I wandered around wondering what car I'd have instead of the 356.....



..... so it's safe at the moment.

Plonker plates were popular in Ferrari parking.



But there was beauty too.....



And at the end of the day Hayley found the perfect match.



We had a great day. The sun shone and there was a cooling breeze. The 356 ran without a hitch.