Title: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Volks Repair Man on March 17, 2016, 12:46:18 pm
Hi, I'm going to Silverstone 6 hours WEC for the first time this year, just wondered if anyone had any experience to share? I'm unsure whether its worth getting a camping pass to stay on site (I have an old camper) or just park as normal and stay at a friends. I like the idea of having the camper handy for the occasional brew or retreat if the weather is shocking but I seem to remember the camping is a long way from the pits grandstands etc
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: lofty on March 17, 2016, 02:24:32 pm
Volks bloke it was very cold last year , very very cold.
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Bonio on March 17, 2016, 07:51:07 pm
Lofty, it did not help with the fact we spent an afternoon in the tequila tent followed by a 3 mile walk to get some scoff. Only to get back legless and realise we did not put the tent up so ended up drinking more beer in a field......
It was cold though, got right into me bones it did. I have only just got over the chill.......
Im just going up on the day this year, save the living in the field stuff for Le Mans when it is a little warmer.
It was cold though, got right into me bones it did. I have only just got over the chill.......
Im just going up on the day this year, save the living in the field stuff for Le Mans when it is a little warmer.
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Lord Steve on March 17, 2016, 08:56:02 pm
Oh come on guys - there's nothing like struggling into your sleeping bag, ratarsed, and trying to keep warm in April in Silverstone. It does get bloody cold though! I'm going to stay on the campsite on the Saturday night so lets have a Club Arnage get together.
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: mgmark on March 17, 2016, 10:18:19 pm
Bloody cold it was indeed last year!
You could go for the camping near Vale - relatively easy walk in, or go further out - just drive in, park your camper in the circuit car park and if you feel the need, leave the circuit, go to it and return to the circuit.
P
Mind you, unless you can get to park inside the circuit, anywhere you camp or park is going to be fair hike just for a cuppa!
MG Mark
You could go for the camping near Vale - relatively easy walk in, or go further out - just drive in, park your camper in the circuit car park and if you feel the need, leave the circuit, go to it and return to the circuit.
P
Mind you, unless you can get to park inside the circuit, anywhere you camp or park is going to be fair hike just for a cuppa!
MG Mark
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Dirk3D_NL on March 18, 2016, 12:06:50 am
bloody cold every year :)
just enjoy it, i might just try to fly in but not sure yet if i can make it...
just enjoy it, i might just try to fly in but not sure yet if i can make it...
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: landman on March 18, 2016, 11:16:15 am
My over-riding memory of last year was the damned wind - again!
IIRC the air temp at Sliverstone has been in the mid-teens, but given the exposed nature of the circuit the wind whips in and delivers an almighty chill factor.
In answer to the camping question my only observation is that it's pricey given the lack of facilities and probable abundance of great British mud.
IIRC the air temp at Sliverstone has been in the mid-teens, but given the exposed nature of the circuit the wind whips in and delivers an almighty chill factor.
In answer to the camping question my only observation is that it's pricey given the lack of facilities and probable abundance of great British mud.
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Kristof on March 18, 2016, 02:05:23 pm
Hotel in Milton Keynes for me.
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Jason on March 21, 2016, 09:00:32 am
Tent in the marshals campsite for me, will still be cold, but after a few beers on Saturday night-who cares
Volkes, go for the Vale camping and walk in. There have been shuttle buses in previous years, so getting about isn't a big problem
Volkes, go for the Vale camping and walk in. There have been shuttle buses in previous years, so getting about isn't a big problem
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Lord Steve on March 21, 2016, 08:59:54 pm
Hi Jason, I was going to book Woodlands but will my marshal membership card allow me a pitch in the marshals camp site?
Steve
Steve
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Kev_mk3 on March 28, 2016, 04:31:45 pm
sadly im working that weekend and its just before I head to france so cant go :(
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: championaudi on March 28, 2016, 06:31:27 pm
Just the fri for me after a thurs night Silverstone t-lodge, & towcester pints
The only way to catch both ELMS & WEC for me
The only way to catch both ELMS & WEC for me
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Kristof on April 04, 2016, 06:16:12 pm
ELMS entry list (attached) :
45 cars
15 LMP2
20 LMP3
9 GTE
+ the Le Mans Garage 56 entry of Frederic Sausset
45 cars
15 LMP2
20 LMP3
9 GTE
+ the Le Mans Garage 56 entry of Frederic Sausset
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: mgmark on April 04, 2016, 09:14:33 pm
Nice to see Chris Hoy still in the game, stepping up this year from LMP3 to LMP2 and heading for Le Mans as well.
MG Mark
MG Mark
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Landy_Jon on April 07, 2016, 12:04:51 pm
We normally camp at the Dadford road site.
Ok, it's a field but it has a reasonable shower block/washing facilities and is only about a 10 minute walk from the entrance but seems to be pretty good value for somewhere to lay your head for the night - significantly cheaper than the official options. We rough it in a tent but you probably won't mind too much if you are taking a van.
JonW
Ok, it's a field but it has a reasonable shower block/washing facilities and is only about a 10 minute walk from the entrance but seems to be pretty good value for somewhere to lay your head for the night - significantly cheaper than the official options. We rough it in a tent but you probably won't mind too much if you are taking a van.
JonW
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Lord Steve on April 07, 2016, 10:43:11 pm
I'm going to say Paddock Bar on Saturday at 13.00 if anyone wants meet up for a beer.
Steve
Steve
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Kristof on April 08, 2016, 12:44:15 am
I'm going to say Paddock Bar on Saturday at 13.00 if anyone wants meet up for a beer.
Steve
Steve
I'll try to pass by for a minute, should be in elms paddock around that time
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Kristof on April 12, 2016, 01:26:51 pm
ELMS LMP2 preview : http://clubarnage.blogspot.be/2016/04/elms-silverstone-lmp2-preview.html
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Jason on April 13, 2016, 07:03:31 am
Hi Jason, I was going to book Woodlands but will my marshal membership card allow me a pitch in the marshals camp site?
Steve
Steve, sorry mate. Yeah, if you have a marshals pass for silverstone. It should get you inSteve
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Lord Steve on April 13, 2016, 10:28:30 am
Jason
Just received my Woodlands ticket yesterday!
No worries - hope to see you there.
Steve
Just received my Woodlands ticket yesterday!
No worries - hope to see you there.
Steve
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Kristof on April 13, 2016, 02:07:38 pm
ELMS LMP3 Preview
http://clubarnage.blogspot.be/2016/04/elms-silverstone-lmp3-preview.html
ELMS GTE Preview
http://clubarnage.blogspot.be/2016/04/elms-silverstone-gte-preview.html
http://clubarnage.blogspot.be/2016/04/elms-silverstone-lmp3-preview.html
ELMS GTE Preview
http://clubarnage.blogspot.be/2016/04/elms-silverstone-gte-preview.html
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Snoring Rhino on April 14, 2016, 03:29:36 am
I'm going to say Paddock Bar on Saturday at 13.00 if anyone wants meet up for a beer.
Steve
Hi Steve, will you still be around Sunday? How about a CA meet up about 1 at the Bar / food area behind the Wing?
Steve
Hi Steve, will you still be around Sunday? How about a CA meet up about 1 at the Bar / food area behind the Wing?
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Lord Steve on April 14, 2016, 06:50:31 am
1pm Sunday sounds good to me. See you there!
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Bob U on April 14, 2016, 08:17:28 am
Yup, see you there
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Kev_mk3 on April 14, 2016, 11:09:26 am
is this being broadcasted on the tinterweb at all? :angel:
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Kristof on April 14, 2016, 01:17:56 pm
is this being broadcasted on the tinterweb at all? :angel:
You'll need the WEC app. Not free, but worth the money.
More info on the WEC website. I'll post some info on the blog later today or tomorrow.
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Kev_mk3 on April 14, 2016, 01:23:35 pm
is this being broadcasted on the tinterweb at all? :angel:
You'll need the WEC app. Not free, but worth the money.
More info on the WEC website. I'll post some info on the blog later today or tomorrow.
Perfect I have the app and will look forward to the info as cant get to silverstone :(
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Kristof on April 14, 2016, 06:27:20 pm
is this being broadcasted on the tinterweb at all? :angel:
You'll need the WEC app. Not free, but worth the money.
More info on the WEC website. I'll post some info on the blog later today or tomorrow.
Perfect I have the app and will look forward to the info as cant get to silverstone :(
You can find more info here : http://www.fiawec.com/en/news/don-t-miss-a-minute-of-the-fia-wec-with-upgraded-app_3869.html
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Lawnmower Man on April 15, 2016, 02:36:47 am
1pm Sunday sounds good to me. See you there!
I hope to be there.
t.
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Barry on April 15, 2016, 09:10:00 am
Have a great weekend Gentleman.
Unfortunately for the first time in many years I won't be there.
No Spa, so hopefully see you all in a field in France that is forever England.
Unfortunately for the first time in many years I won't be there.
No Spa, so hopefully see you all in a field in France that is forever England.
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Kristof on April 15, 2016, 09:39:44 am
WEC previews have been posted on the blog now
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: championaudi on April 16, 2016, 01:34:33 pm
Popped in yesterday, the LMP1 HYBRID battle will be interesting but the speed the Porsches take into the wellington straight is just amazing
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: aricus654 on April 17, 2016, 10:35:24 pm
Great race. I missed Saturday but then I'm not keen on snow!
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Rhino on April 18, 2016, 06:55:59 am
Audi excluded!
http://www.dailysportscar.com/2016/04/17/winning-7-audi-excluded-after-post-race-srutineering.html
http://www.dailysportscar.com/2016/04/17/winning-7-audi-excluded-after-post-race-srutineering.html
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Lord Steve on April 18, 2016, 08:45:44 pm
Put the tent up during the snow on Saturday morning and chipped the ice off it on Sunday morning. I'm getting too old for this camping in April lark. Sorry if I missed you gents on Sunday. I had a walk round in the "beer zone" behind the wing but couldn't see anyone. I'm sorry if I missed you.
Steve
Steve
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Kristof on April 18, 2016, 11:48:23 pm
Jox Jotting Silverstone 6 hours report :
http://clubarnage.blogspot.be/2016/04/wec-silverstone-6-hours-jox-jottings.html
http://clubarnage.blogspot.be/2016/04/wec-silverstone-6-hours-jox-jottings.html
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: mgmark on April 19, 2016, 01:05:33 am
Thanks - good, informative news and writing as always on the blog - and with extra thanks from me this year as, unusually, I couldnt make it there this year - brings it to life.
MG Mark
MG Mark
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Snoring Rhino on April 19, 2016, 08:18:58 am
Put the tent up during the snow on Saturday morning and chipped the ice off it on Sunday morning. I'm getting too old for this camping in April lark. Sorry if I missed you gents on Sunday. I had a walk round in the "beer zone" behind the wing but couldn't see anyone. I'm sorry if I missed you.
Steve
We did look for you Steve, obviously not in the right place, got distracted by Astons and Robots. Steve
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Jason on April 19, 2016, 03:32:51 pm
Great race. I missed Saturday but then I'm not keen on snow!
Wasn't fun being on post in it eitherTitle: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Landy_Jon on April 19, 2016, 10:22:44 pm
Great race. I missed Saturday but then I'm not keen on snow!
Wasn't fun being on post in it eitherEnded up having to skip Saturday so didn't stay overnight. Mind you I'm getting too old for camping in the snow (last time was Easter 2013 for a charity event at -8....too much, too much!).
So, came up the line early Sunday to Sliverstone and grabbed a seat with me mates in the International Stand on the start line for the start, wandered round the circuit during the afternoon to watch the action before heading up to the ELO concert at the NEC in Brum! Finally dropping off folk after the concert it was back down to south coast for sleeps at 0300. What a day!
What a race, what a concert; what a day. Hmmm - Spa in a day anyone? ;D
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Kristof on April 19, 2016, 10:46:53 pm
Great race. I missed Saturday but then I'm not keen on snow!
Wasn't fun being on post in it eitherNeither as photographer ... stood at the entry of village, waiting for cars that wouldn't come out.
Should have gone to the pits instead >:(
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Jason on April 20, 2016, 01:40:36 pm
Great race. I missed Saturday but then I'm not keen on snow!
Wasn't fun being on post in it eitherNeither as photographer ... stood at the entry of village, waiting for cars that wouldn't come out.
Should have gone to the pits instead >:(
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Kristof on April 20, 2016, 07:35:01 pm
You could have hidden in a garage then :) Oh wait, togs were banned from the garages! :(
Only at LMP1 teams, never seen them covering up their cars and garages as last weekend.
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Kristof on April 24, 2016, 03:36:50 pm
Weekend gallery online at the blog : http://clubarnage.blogspot.be/2016/04/elms-4-hours-of-silverstone-weekend.html
Full gallery here : https://flic.kr/s/aHskyFpBAj
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Full gallery here : https://flic.kr/s/aHskyFpBAj
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Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: gt6 on April 24, 2016, 08:35:22 pm
Loved my 3 days at silverstone so have now booked up for Spa, getting very early tunnel on the saturday and heading back after the race booked tunnel at 1.09 on sunday morning. a real flying visit. only six weeks to Le mans and then the classic, this is a busy year
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Lord Steve on April 25, 2016, 06:55:02 am
Thanks for the excellent photos Kristof.
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Andy on April 27, 2016, 01:16:05 pm
bloody good race and weather on Sunday, Grandsons first ever motor race. What a way to break him in...lol
Title: Re: Silverstone 6 Hours
Post by: Jason on April 27, 2016, 02:39:32 pm
Fantastic shots Kristof, and a fabulous weekend (apart from the snow)
