Thank you Silverstone

[Albert]

And especially Paul Robinson, our flexible friend in race control. He was brilliant, left us to abuse his race circuit and helped whenever he possibly could, he's a star.
Some observations from the start line.
Best battle.
Has to be Maciej v Phil. Two highly skilled professional drivers with total commitment not willing to give an inch....awesome.
Longest wheel spin.
Brett when he got left on the line, must have been close to a hundred metres.
Biggest argument on the radio.
Glen and me when I suddenly became obsessive over the placement of a cone.
Funniest radio moment.
Sleepy, when he said "gravelly".
Most unusual sight on the Tsuiso startline.
Bladey, he's not normally there.
Most abuse from a driver.
Bladey of course.
And special thanks for the drifting weather, imagine if had been the previous weekend?

[scrutineer]

Originally Posted by Albert

And especially Paul Robinson, our flexible friend in race control. He was brilliant, left us to abuse his race circuit and helped whenever he possibly could, he's a star.
Some observations from the start line.
Best battle.
Has to be Maciej v Phil. Two highly skilled professional drivers with total commitment not willing to give an inch....awesome.
Longest wheel spin.
Brett when he got left on the line, must have been close to a hundred metres.
Biggest argument on the radio.
Glen and me when I suddenly became obsessive over the placement of a cone.
Funniest radio moment.
Sleepy, when he said "gravelly".
Most unusual sight on the Tsuiso startline.
Bladey, he's not normally there.
Most abuse from a driver.
Bladey of course.
And special thanks for the drifting weather, imagine if had been the previous weekend?

agree with you Al - a great weekend - now i've all the rubber bits out of my hair!

special thanks to maciej for the lump of gravel he fired at me mid-drift and special thanks to bladey who I blame for dropping the gravel there anyway ........ although it could have been several others

but I'm concerned about two of your comments Al -

just how flexible did you find paul?

and this cone that you and Glen " suddenly became obsessive over the placement of a cone." exactly where were you trying to "place it?".... and was your flexible friend involved in the cone incident as well?

[Albert]

Easy Tiger, noticed you didn't have your hat on this weekend Mark, any reason?
Bit Brokeback Mountain perhaps?

[scrutineer]

Originally Posted by Albert

Easy Tiger, noticed you didn't have your hat on this weekend Mark, any reason?
Bit Brokeback Mountain perhaps?

excellent reply

I

the hat was in the car - i'll try to remember to wear it at knockhill

[Albert]

Be grateful if you can put it in baggage as we'll be sitting next to each other on the plane.

[Flipfoot]

Just to add to the thanx to Silverstone, their "stewards" were complete arses on the day, refusing to let people sit up in the stands away from the heat, until a large group "found a way in", got ejected, kicked up a fuss, pointed out to stewards that in the program, it clearly states the granstand was meant to be open,stewards got on their radios to the "EDC Organisers" (as they called them) 20mins later, granstand was full, everyone was happy, and had an excellent view of the track.

[Alex B]

Originally Posted by Flipfoot

Just to add to the thanx to Silverstone, their "stewards" were complete arses on the day, refusing to let people sit up in the stands away from the heat, until a large group "found a way in", got ejected, kicked up a fuss, pointed out to stewards that in the program, it clearly states the granstand was meant to be open,stewards got on their radios to the "EDC Organisers" (as they called them) 20mins later, granstand was full, everyone was happy, and had an excellent view of the track.

I noticed none of the stands were open, as I said on the day, EDC is never going to get the spectators it needs to succeed if theres nowhere to sit other than the baking hot concrete steps!
Not a dig at the EDC organisers, I'm sure its a Silverstone thing, as it was exactly the same at Trax last year.

Alex B

[Flipfoot]

Originally Posted by Alex B

I noticed none of the stands were open, as I said on the day, EDC is never going to get the spectators it needs to succeed if theres nowhere to sit other than the baking hot concrete steps!
Not a dig at the EDC organisers, I'm sure its a Silverstone thing, as it was exactly the same at Trax last year.

Alex B

Your very correct, it WAS the Silverstone Stewards that were getting all arsey, but soon as they spoke to the EDC organisers, the stands were open, and duly packed out with screaming cheering supporters.

[scrutineer]

Originally Posted by Albert

Be grateful if you can put it in baggage as we'll be sitting next to each other on the plane.

i'll wear the hat on the plane ......just the hat - nothing else


ok maybe i will put it in the hold

[Bladerider]

I dont know why Im getting all the grief about gravel you old bastids !!!

I only went in twice - once on Friday and once on Sunday - someones gotta keep the bloke in the van awake !!!

Which one of you two is the "giver" anyways ???

[Albert]

Just remember Bladey, anger in, love out.
Quote..."Which one of you two is the "giver" anyways ???"
Heed the Lord sinner, it is better to give than to receive.

[Bladerider]

Oh dear God

Has Albert had a stroke ???

Anyone know where he lives so we can go round and check ???

[scrutineer]

Originally Posted by Bladerider

Has Albert had a stroke ???

if he did ....who was she?

[Albert]

If I remember rightly Bladey, I think you owe Knockhill a cone from last time. That one you took for several laps under the car. They won't have forgotten you know.

[Glen]

Yes well done again Silverstone.

Running events here has definetly opened up new doors over the past couple of years and given Drift an extra bit of credibility that it required.

I wouldn't like to hold all events at Silverstone'esque tracks but it goes a long way for a lot of people involved in Drift events and competitions to use it as a door opener to other things so it has its place and uses in the scene

Glen

[Albert]

Glen, Glen, that cone, that one on your left,..... no your other left. Can you move it just to the right, no thats too far now. Just back a bit....no its back where it was now, can you......