SES - Blancpain GT Series Sprint Cup, 7th May 2017

[tbtstt]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Cheers Steve.

Are you going to be there ??

99% certain I will be there (there is always the 1% chance of a work calamity!). Will keep an eye out for you!

Entry list has been released:

Blancpain GT - Brands Hatch Entry

Great to see so many cars entered again, should be another cracking days racing!

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

Copy of text I've just sent out to all my Scooby contacts in my phone :

To all my Scooby people.
Anyone want to come to the GT Blancpain/Supercar event at Brands Hatch on 7th May.
Brands have sent me extra FREE tickets for a passenger which wasn't part of the original discussion I had with them. We have 15 cars on stand as part of the event but 30 entrance tickets. Therefore 15 spare. We can't get more than 15 cars on stand due to the space and mirror hangers provided. But we could fit more people in a car.
All you would need to do is meet up with us, drop you car in the main car park and jump in a Scooby to get in the gate. You can then leave when you like.
Let me know

Checked back through my emails this evening to make sure I wasn't going mad with regard to what Brands Hatch offered us, quote "No problem. I can confirm you will be allocated a space for 10 cars – each will receive one free entry ticket".
Which I then managed to extend out to 15 cars and we got 30 tickets !!!!

All I can assume is they got confused with the Supercar Siege 'Purchased' tickets which I believe were for car/driver/passenger.

Apologies to all those that paid for the additional tickets, but these are unforeseen circumstances.
If you know anyone else that wants to go maybe a deal can be struck against the face value of the ticket you purchased. You can then get in on the free issued one.

[Neil97rs]

On the first post says about a BBQ etc
Is this still happening? If so what does everyone need to bring and where are we meeting?

[The Handbrake]

I have a little BBQ if needed and allowed by the organisers. I also have the tea and coffee urns (table is available here if your gazebo- ing it) if you would like them (bring a mug or two if Scott is happy to have all this with us).
Sorry the picture came out a bit big

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Neil97rs

On the first post says about a BBQ etc
Is this still happening? If so what does everyone need to bring and where are we meeting?

I'm not sure if BBQ are allowed.
We could probably get away with it on the Southbank hard standing but now we are part of the event we will be in the main area, more than likely on the start/finish straight banking/parking area.
Feel free to bring your own food but a BBQ on the grass is likely to get the men in Hi-Vis paying you a visit.

[Steve_PPP]

I'll bring the gazebo but if we're on gravel/tarmac then probably won't be able to put it up, don't want it taking off in the breeze.

[Neil97rs]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

I'm not sure if BBQ are allowed.
We could probably get away with it on the Southbank hard standing but now we are part of the event we will be in the main area, more than likely on the start/finish straight banking/parking area.
Feel free to bring your own food but a BBQ on the grass is likely to get the men in Hi-Vis paying you a visit.

Ok sandwiches it is then and a few nice folding chairs

[SpecB]

I've got a Gas BBQ and also a small portable Hob if allowed? Or we could bring the Caravan!

Will there be an issue with us leaving mid afternoon, not sure the Boys will take the full day!

[Rdlangy1]

was gonna ask the same about leaving 3:30-4pm as I have to get to the hosp by 5pm

[Scott.T]

Message from Brands re:BBQ.
To summarise its a 'NO' for were we will be parked.

Hi Scott, small BBQs are permitted on Southbank only and must be lifted off the grass (eg: no disposable BBQs directly in contact with the grass). Please note that our fire marshals reserve the right to extinguish BBQs if they deem this appropriate action (e.g: smoke is drifting onto the track area).

[Scott.T]

Leaving early is not normally a problem at Brands although there is a parade lap for owners/clubs late in the day (probably as a method to retain people)

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

Leaving early is not normally a problem at Brands although there is a parade lap for owners/clubs late in the day (probably as a method to retain people)

[HawkeyeWRX]

Please could I be added +plus one and can I have a club stand ticket. Thanks Chris

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by HawkeyeWRX

Please could I be added +plus one and can I have a club stand ticket. Thanks Chris

You are already on the list at position 15.
I can add the plus one.

[Neil97rs]

are there any plans to convoy up? If so what times and where?

If not where are we meeting and at what time outside Brands?

[The Handbrake]

Hi Scott,
We can bring the table/urns/biscuits / a cake for either putting up in the gazebo or Camper Scoob if Dave is ok with that in his car

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Neil97rs

are there any plans to convoy up? If so what times and where?

If not where are we meeting and at what time outside Brands?

See post No.73 & 95

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by The Handbrake

Hi Scott,
We can bring the table/urns/biscuits / a cake for either putting up in the gazebo or Camper Scoob if Dave is ok with that in his car

Thanks Wanda that will be great.
If we are where we were last year we can pin the Gazeebo on the grass in front of the cars.

[BIG"E"]

Here you are Neil ..

Originally Posted by Neil97rs

are there any plans to convoy up? If so what times and where?

If not where are we meeting and at what time outside Brands?

Originally Posted by Scott.T

We will meet up beforehand, in our usual spot just inside the M25 at the Brands junction at Wested Lane

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/51...51.3598711!3e0

Originally Posted by Scott.T

0745-0800 as we need to be onsite and on-stand for 0900.
The pit walkabout is at 0905

[Neil97rs]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Here you are Neil ..

Thanks ian

[alfa male]

No convoy from Hastings then?

[SpecB]

Anybody interested in meeting up on the A24/23?

[Neil97rs]

Originally Posted by alfa male

No convoy from Hastings then?

im going from Hastings and meeting with someone around Hawkhurst

You are more than welcome to come along. Will be leaving around 0645 though as we need to be there by 745-0800

[alfa male]

Originally Posted by Neil97rs

im going from Hastings and meeting with someone around Hawkhurst

You are more than welcome to come along. Will be leaving around 0645 though as we need to be there by 745-0800

I'm travelling with the old man (Big E). I'm sure we'll probably meet up in the usual spot outside the civil service club?

[Neil97rs]

Originally Posted by alfa male

I'm travelling with the old man (Big E). I'm sure we'll probably meet up in the usual spot outside the civil service club?

In harrow lane

[The Handbrake]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

Thanks Wanda that will be great.
If we are where we were last year we can pin the Gazeebo on the grass in front of the cars.

Bring a mug or two then guys or travel mugs (no puns). We will have some polysterene cups but only a few left and no time to get more this time.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by The Handbrake

Bring a mug or two then guys or travel mugs (no puns). We will have some polysterene cups but only a few left and no time to get more this time.

Hi Wanda,

Do U want me to try and get some plastic cups from Tesco tomorrow?

Do u want us to bring anything good wise?? I can't make or bake but I can buy and cook ha ha ha

Ryan

[The Handbrake]

We should be ok but you are more than welcome to bring whatever you would like to the table xx I will make a cake and some brownies (watch out for Rob) or biscuits. If back not so bad tomorrow I may make some of our chequered flag biscuits I haven't done those in a while. Looking forward to seeing you all.

[Rdlangy1]

Back away rob! Back away!

[NL03Scooby]

Did someone mention brownies... any chance I can pop over a day early!

[Rdlangy1]

Are we meeting up outside somewhere to get passes etc

[Red Baron]

7:45-8:00 in Wested Lane just off the M25

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/51...51.3598711!3e0

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Red Baron

7:45-8:00 in Wested Lane just off the M25

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/51...51.3598711!3e0

Yep, here's the image we've used a few times before. Just park up on the side of the road where the red lines are in the drawing and then we'll convoy to Brands.

[Steve_PPP]

Car washed today, gazebo loaded in, ready to go

[Rdlangy1]

Ahhh yeah - I remember

[SpecB]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Car washed today, gazebo loaded in, ready to go

I found an oily rag to wipe over mine, will that do?

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by SpecB

I found an oily rag to wipe over mine, will that do?

We can hide you at the back

[Scott.T]

Where are we meeting up so I can collect my pass.......i thought I'd ask as everyone else has !!!!

[Rdlangy1]

[Neil97rs]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

Where are we meeting up so I can collect my pass.......i thought I'd ask as everyone else has !!!!

Are we meeting up then ? Thought we were making our own way lol

[Bolesroor]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

Where are we meeting up so I can collect my pass.......i thought I'd ask as everyone else has !!!!

I haven't. ......................ok where are we all meeting? See you all in the morning

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Neil97rs

In harrow lane

Yes for 06.45 leaving when Scott arrives..

[Neil97rs]

Sat nav says we will be there at exactly 0800 don't leave without us��

[Neil97rs]

Sat nav took me to brands so I'm in a lay by just outside will meet you all there

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Neil97rs

Sat nav took me to brands so I'm in a lay by just outside will meet you all there

Ok

[Rdlangy1]

Sorry to to disappear early guys - but great day and good to see everyone

[jman323]

Scott, thanks for organising the stand for today, it was a pretty good day out. Also it was nice to meet everybody and put some faces to names.

[Red Baron]

Just got home, sorry I shot off without saying goodbye, Tom was feeling a bit ropey so we left about 4:20. Good to see everyone again.

[Neil97rs]

good day and thanks for organising

we also had to shoot early as the little one is not well. think she has now got her sisters chicken pox

[NL03Scooby]

Very good day, great to have a good amount of Scoobs on the club stand, everyone's cars looking spot on.

Massive thank you for organising Scott!

Racing was good, nice thing about this event is the opportunity to look at some good static displays as well as the Blancpain Series racers on track, also good for parking for the likes of us lot.