Classic Sports Car Championships, Snetterton 300: 09-10 Apr 2011

Well the weeks are ticking by and it will soon be time for our first planned event of the year.

As mentioned earlier in the year, we have been invited to attend and display at a couple of events at the newly altered Snetterton circuit. This event is the first of them. I am awaiting contact from the Competitions Director at Snetterton to finalize the details with him, so now seems like a good time to start to gauge interest and attendance with you all.

Having looked at the programme I believe Saturday (9th) looks like the best day for us as it looks a fuller days racing, and the CSCC also hold their own Future Classics series which will be a nice tie in for us. There is still talk of the possibilty of a parade lap (or two) for us during the lunch break, but I must stress that this is still not confirmed.

So the question is who is interested in attending and being part of a club stand ? I could do with a rough idea of numbers asap so as to move forward with Snetterton. Peter, feel free to involve the Corvette group also. The more the better !
Below are a couple of website links for :

Classic Sport Car Club : http://www.classicsportscarclub.co.uk/ourseries.htm

Event page from Snetterton website : http://ticket.motorsportvision.co.uk/calendar/2011/april/100411-cscc-sn.aspx


Look forward to hearing from you all.

I'll be there but in my orange romper suit! Will see if I can pop by when I get time off post.

Thought a list of attendee's may be the way to go, so here we go.

Ian V : Corvette C5
Ade : Dodge Viper
Jim & Claire : Monaro
Steve M : TVR Chimeara
Kevan (maybe) : Race Tasmin
Mike Gibson : TVR Cerbera
Colin : TVR Tamora
Nigel : TVR Sagaris
Big Tall Jim : Audi pimpwagen !!!
John : Corvette C6 ZO6

Looking at the list so far there seems to be a number of regulars missing. Can I not tempt a few more of you ?

Unable to make the 9th Ian as will be back in southern hemisphere, it's all right for us jet setters ! Will be back for the 30th though.

The 88 and 9 rule.

Well, now back from scotland and catching up on emails etc.

Yes, should be ok for this one Ian, add me to the list. Not sure which one to bring along, but will probably be the Sagaris.

I take it that this will double up as the monthly meet, being the second weekend of the month?

Righty Ho Nigel. Yep, no monthly meet on the Sunday.

Why in gods name did you go to Scotland at this time of year ?

Why in gods name did you go to Scotland at this time of year ?

The tvrcc hold the Celtic Gathering every year, and it alternates between scotland/N ireland and southern ireland, and it is staged as close to St Patricks day as possible, hence being a March meet.
We hit really lucky, bearing in mind they still had snow in late february. It kept dry all the while, and whilst a little on the cold side, didn`t stop any of the activities (which most were in the bar anyway )

Have already booked for the ireland trip next year, to go and try some proper guinness all in the name of research you understand!

John Simpson will also be there racing his 3000M, so there will be a TVR for us Tiv owners to cheer on
Not sure that Kevan Gore will be there as he has put his racing Tuscan up for sale http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=38&t=979915&mid=15615&nmt=tuscan+for+saleOne careful owner apparently, but that must have been the previous owner
Anyone know when the timetable will be available?

As long as it's not 'that' John Simpson I don't care !

Not seen a timetable yet either, having said that, I am still waiting for some contact from the powers to be at Snetterton to confirm everything. Looks like another email after the weekend.

I also spotted Kevan's Tuscan for sale. Wonder what's next ?

Maybe he wants to step up a level and race MR2's

Maybe he wants to step up a level and race MR2's

There would not be enough contact for Kev

Ian, don`t worry, this John Simpson is a nice guy, and he knows how to handle a race car.

Looking forward to it now, it sort of kicks the season off nicely

Well only just over a week now to this event, and I'm still struggling to get all the information I need ! I understand that there is a CSCC track day at Snetterton today with all the parties who need to get this sorted in attendance, so hopefully I will know more tomorrow.

Currently there is still no timetable up on the MSV website (pretty poor with 1 week to go !), and I have no idea where we are likely to be allocated a display area. The good news is that there is still a good chance wthat we will get the trcak lap during lunch.

I'm on the case, and will finalize our attendance this weekend at the latest.

Sounds like they are in a state of Organised Kaos
Are we looking to meet up prior to going into the circuit, or once our pitch has been allocated, meet up inside the circuit at out allocated place?
We are away in Cornwall from Sat until Tuesday evening, so if i don`t respond to any emails, you know why.

Looking at the long range weather forecats, don`t forget to take a brolly
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/14days.asp

Nigel Lewis wrote:

Sounds like they are in a state of Organised Kaos
Are we looking to meet up prior to going into the circuit, or once our pitch has been allocated, meet up inside the circuit at out allocated place?
We are away in Cornwall from Sat until Tuesday evening, so if i don`t respond to any emails, you know why.

Looking at the long range weather forecats, don`t forget to take a brolly
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/14days.asp

Depending upon the response I get back, had thought we could meet up just inside the circuit entrance alongside the Sunday market area.

Yep, I looked at the weather also. Not good ! Still time to change (I hope).

Luckily Mike Gibson has found the timetable for the event. Well done that man !

See here : http://ticket.motorsportvision.co.uk/media/2127392/cscc_9042011.pdf

That link opens up a blank window for me

going to try and make this trip got a little job first thing in the morning

Nigel Lewis wrote:

That link opens up a blank window for me

Strange, all okay at this end ? Assume you have a PDF reader ?

Right then, looks like I'm finally getting somewhere ! Have had contact from Terry Scannel from Snetterton again and will be speaking to him early this week to iron a few points.

At the present there is no defined parking area for us, so we can set ourselves up within the main parking area. It still looks like the parade laps during lunch (13.20 - 14.05) are going to happen, although all taking part in this will need to 'sign on' with the circuit to cover their insurance requirements.

Below is part of the email received from Terry ;


The plan would be to arrange for you to have a parade as early as possible during the lunch break once all the marshals and service vehicles are clear of the circuit. We would arrange for a Safety Car to lead you round from the assembly point onto the circuit at Turn 4 (Agostini) and do a couple of laps at least and bring the cars off circuit at the same point.

We can arrange the specific details of the procedure of getting the cars to the assembly point from where they may be parked earlier as a group later in the week or on the morning.

I would suggest that you will directed to park in the spectator area between Murray's (Russell as it was) and Brundle/Nelson (Esses) and it may make sense if this is the case to try to park together if possible so that it will be easier to form the cars up in a line ready for the potential parade.

The other aspect to consider is that we will need to have all potential parade participants including any passengers sign on for insurance indemnity reasons as any other on track user is required and they would be most likely issued with a wrist band to allow them access to the track. I am sure you understand the logic behind this - to ensure that it only your members allowed on circuit for the parade.

I would ask that during the parade all cars remain fairly tightly packed with no stragglers - this will help in keeping everyone together and allow us to give you ample time on circuit during what will will been a tight lunch break.

I'm afraid I cannot do anything about the entrance fees / tickets for admittence to the circuit - this is outside of the control of the CSCC - they do not have any benefit over admittance - all proceeds of which go directly to Motorsport Vision as circuit owners as you can appreciate and not to the organising club.

Now onto meeting points / times.

Whilst practice starts from 9.00am, I realise that some have a good distance to travel. I therefore suggest that we meet up at the circuit on the long straight before the pay kiosk at say 9.45 - 10.00am. If anyone is going to be later than this can you let me know and I will give you my mobile number to call when you arrive so as you can find us.

Finally, below is the new track layout with the corner names which will help you understand what Terry is saying.

Now this looks better !

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=thetford&day=5

That does indeed look better btw I saw Andy in the Jeep the other day.

Excellent, will aim to be at Snetterton at 09-45 then, just before the pay kiosks.

Don`t forget to get them polishing rags out

"btw I saw Andy in the Jeep the other day." - I bet you have been storking him Colin to see if he will let you in his gang

> I bet you have been storking him Colin to see if he will let you in his gang

No no. Too expensive for me to compete with that really. Two cars is more than enough for my budget !

Entry on saturday is £13 per head, £10 online. Bit late now to book on-line, should have thought about that earlier.
Still, its still only £10 on the gate for Senier Citizens, So, who dose that apply to then???
Who`s going to be brave enough to start a list

Paul is a Grandad so will he be bringing his bus pass and be top of the list