Historic Masters - Brands this weekend

[Derek Smith]

Anyone off to Brands this weekend for the Historic Masters?

[_Marvin]

I'm heading there as always - one of the best meetings of the year as far as I'm concerned. Particularly looking forward to the new Le Mans class.

Slightly worried about the reported changes to spectating on the GP loop, but I'll judge it for myself when I see it. Must say I didn't always feel safe on the approach to Stirlings so it's probably for the best.

[Top Banana]

Yes, heading down on Saturday for one of my favourite meetings of the year, but the visit will be tinged with sadness at the same time due to what has been done to the GP loop...

Anyway, to get everyone in the mood here are some pics from the last few years..

Cooper S by jon bawden, on Flickr

IMGP3056PS by jon bawden, on Flickr

Vintage curves by jon bawden, on Flickr

Lola T70 B&W by jon bawden, on Flickr

Ford Capri RS2600 by jon bawden, on Flickr

Lister Bristol 'flat iron' by jon bawden, on Flickr

Mclaren M23 by jon bawden, on Flickr

Sportscar battle B&W by jon bawden, on Flickr

Porsche 911 by jon bawden, on Flickr

[chunder27]

If you've not been this year you will loath what they have done to the GP loop

I have always felt safe, why? because I know the risks when i go in, so anyone saying that really doesn't get what it is to watch racing.

I will never go there again sadly to watch anything on the long track, maybe a stage raly. Adios Brand Hatch and well done you idiot Palmer, you utterly ruined the fan experience here.

[Derek Smith]

Some images of the test day back in March. The light was poor, at least that's my excuse for how dull they are.

[_Marvin]

chunder27 said:

If you've not been this year you will loath what they have done to the GP loop

I have always felt safe, why? because I know the risks when i go in, so anyone saying that really doesn't get what it is to watch racing.

I will never go there again sadly to watch anything on the long track, maybe a stage raly. Adios Brand Hatch and well done you idiot Palmer, you utterly ruined the fan experience here.

It's as bad as that?

The section I was referencing was the narrow path with the low bit of armco between Sheene and Stirlings which always felt very exposed to me, but there's little choice in using it or the knee-deep mud track further into the wood. That's the only section I ever felt was hairy in any way.

It's still a classic track and at least they've not modified the actual layout which would be far more of a travesty in my opinion. Spectating at Brands is still one of the better experiences due to its nature, so if the GP loop isn't quite what it was, it's a shame, but that doesn't suddenly make it terrible surely? It still ranks as one of the UK's best tracks for spectating.

[chunder27]

Sorry, for me it is, to be treated like this when othre tracks do not see the need is the end of the line

Hardly a miss, I perhaps only go there once a year. Good riddance, I told them so by email too.

[Derek Smith]

chunder27 said:

Sorry, for me it is, to be treated like this when othre tracks do not see the need is the end of the line

Hardly a miss, I perhaps only go there once a year. Good riddance, I told them so by email too.

I should think they'll hardly miss you either.

From a spectating point of view it is much better than Silverstone I think, although I go there more frequently than I do Brands. You can see all the pits.

I go to Brands around 5 times a year, although this visit will be my fourth this year. I like it.

[rallycross]

Good photo's.
Anyone got any spare tickets would like to come down on either day, will be nice to see some classic saloons in action!

[markbigears]

I'll be there on Saturday (Sunday looks like rain) with the 13 year old boy, looks like some top quality machinery will be there,
Can't wait, been a few years since my last masters visit.

[rubystone]

I’m there both days telling the public off.

[Top Banana]

rubystone said:

I’m there both days telling the public off.

Let me know where you will be - i will come and give you a wave....

[rev-erend]

One of my favourite events but say have to miss it this year as my wife is not well.

Enjoy it guys.

[markbigears]

Cracking photos, Jon, Derek ... i'll be mostly shooting on my iphone SE!
as a side note Derek, I used to work with Matt years ago. Hope he's well.

[chunder27]

Derek

Agreed, they will not miss me and I will not miss them

Shame, if more people voted with their feet, a lot of these things might not happen.

Sheep, will be sheep

[Altrezia]

chunder27 said:

Derek

Agreed, they will not miss me and I will not miss them

Shame, if more people voted with their feet, a lot of these things might not happen.

Sheep, will be sheep

It's really not that bad - I was there last weekend.

It's not better than it was, and it's not ideal, but it remains a great track with a nice atmosphere.

[chunder27]

Sorry but you are in the minority there. Most opinion I have seen is similar to my own

[Thundersports]

Cracking meeting the best of the season at Brands hearing DFV engines coming through the woods takes me back to my childhood. If you haven't been before it's like the days of old where the paddock and pits are open and friendly.

[markbigears]

What a meeting!!

[noell35]

Here today. A tinge of sadness as I’m now stood at the GP loop behind a big fence but hey ho.