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spitfire
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 28/04/2012 : 08:50:18
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The MG Live! subject contained a good proportion of MMM racing comments.
Part of this was what sort of deal do the SPECTATORS get for their (time waiting and) money.
I bypass a place at Corby, Rockingham Raceway (Not the USA Rockingham SPEEDWAY)
If anyone would care to Google up their site and see You Tube footage (Rockingham Raceway 02-03-08 Nova vs Ba T Caterham ...shows racing from in car. Rockingham Raceway shows the spectator view of the whole circuit)
It would be interesting to see what the racing fraternity think about the facilities. I have no prices. I'm waiting for a reply from them.
From a spectators point of view it isn't far short of excellent.
At no point do the spectators lose  sight of the cars.
From a drivers' point of view it has a number of circuits forming the complex, that can be tailored off the surrounding oval(ish)
It is central England with easy feeds off the M1 and A1.
For a place to capture the excitement of MMM racing..Le Mans start?!
it would be pretty nifty.
Perhaps this post can draw on some of the points raised by those wanting to race, and those wanting to SEE a WHOLE RACE.
Maybe the costing and control element could be favourable.
It is a fairly new build (1980s?) and has viewing lounges that overlook the track. An ideal social meeting, dining place.
I think it is a very impressive design.
SORRY to anyone who thought this was a link to an MMM race!
It just seemed to answer alot of issues raised with racing. I was at Silverstone for the VSCC racing last week as a spectator. Unless it's the buzz of driving a F1 circuit, or the name... that does it for you, as drivers... Rockingham seems full of potential as a corporate venue, for drivers and spectators. Races could be filmed in their entirity as a keepsake, and it's only 40 miles NE of Silverstone. I go past Silverstone and here nearly every day. I'm intrigued it doesn't have more of a name. |
Edited by - spitfire on 28/04/2012 17:37:37 |
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ht1962
Netherlands
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Posted - 28/04/2012 : 13:20:33
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Why limit the options for a new vennue to the island.
Make it a trully international event using one of the really great circuits in europa.
Spa,the Ring maybe Le Mans or smaller places like Assen or Zolder
But one could also be very happy spending a lovely weekend at Silverstone ,weather permiting .......... |
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spitfire
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28/04/2012 : 18:02:44
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I have no idea "how much one is willing to throw at this as a hobby "
Certainly if club challenged club, the potential of drivers plus spectators covering costs becomes a viable enterprise.
I notice many cars are trailered (lorried) to the race. Although at the Pomeroy Cup at Silverstone I saw a beautiful grey chain driven Fraser Nashowner driving himself to the circuit.
You certainly all are mad for getting on the track in Holland!
The more I see of the Dutch and their MGs the more impressed I am. With their Harleys too. |
Edited by - spitfire on 28/04/2012 18:05:33 |
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28/04/2012 : 18:54:47
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Originally posted by spitfire
Although at the Pomeroy Cup at Silverstone I saw a beautiful grey chain driven Fraser Nashowner driving himself to the circuit.
Some years ago one of our Nash driving guys here in Northern Ireland would have his Nash driven to Kirkistown (our local track)and he would then fly to the track in his Tiger Moth, land on the back straight, taxi onto the grass and park, race the Nash and then fly home. If you're going to do it, do it in style, eh? |
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spitfire
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28/04/2012 : 19:28:02
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Yeah Heeeey!!!
Beautiful. |
Edited by - spitfire on 28/04/2012 19:28:38 |
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Onno
Netherlands
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Posted - 28/04/2012 : 22:58:58
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Come to Zandvoort!
It only is a 25 minute drive for me.
First weekend of september we have our first anual historig GP there.
I am sure a MMM race could once be part of it!
Onno "D" Könemann |
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