Cerbera Speed 12

[PetrolTed]

Bumped into Michael Caine yesterday who confirmed that he is definitely to compete in the Cerbera Speed 12 this year. No codriver named yet.

He's not sure whether he'll be back in Tuscans though.

[marki]

"Not a lot of people know that"

[tvradict]

I'll be his co-driver!

[Lost Boys]

This is good news.
Will he be starting in the first meeting?

[phythian]

Does anyone know the format for 29th, 30th March and 1st April? I can't find any details at Brands on-line. Do they normally run each of the competitions on each of the days (ie will I get to see the Sp12 regardless of the day). If yes, is there normally a "best" day in a three day format.

Thanks in advance.

[PetrolTed]

The main day of racing will probably be on the Monday. A full schedule is normally released about a fortnight beforehand.

I suspect the qualifying will occur on the Saturday rather than on Easter Sunday. That can be fun as there are fewer spectators around so when wandering around the paddock you get more of a chance to chat to the teams than on race day.

[phythian]

Thanks Ted (and thanks for not picking up that I don't know how many days there are in March )

What days are being planned by PH ers? Anyone?

[richb]

I work on the basis that the main programme of racing is on the final day i.e. Sunday normally but Monday in this case. Anyone know if Brands will be offering a TVR parking area? Rich...

p.s. is Brands/Octagon web site down?

[phythian]

Wasn't down this p.m. Just didn't say much about it.

[Simon Pullan]

The provisional timetable is as follows:

Saturday 30th March
09.00 Michelin Porsche Cup Free Practice 30 mins
09.45 BTCC Free Practice 40 mins
10.40 Formula 3 (Championship Class) Qualifying 20 mins
11.15 Formula 3 (Scholarship Class) Qualifying 20 mins
11.50 BTCC Free Practice 40 mins
Lunch Break 1 Hour
13.30 Michelin Porsche Cup Qualifying 20 mins
14.05 British GT Championship Free Practice 1 hour
15.20 Formula 3 (Championship Class) Qualifying 20 mins
15.55 Formula 3 (Scholarship Class) Qualifying 20 mins
16.30 World Sports Car Invitation Trophy Free Practice 1 hour

Sunday 31st March
10.00 Formula Renault UK Qualifying 30 mins
10.45 World Sports Car Invitation Trophy Qualifying 40 mins
11.40 National Formula Ford Qualifying 30 mins
Lunch Break 1 Hour
13.10 Elf Clio Renaultsport UK Cup Qualifying 30 mins
13.45 BTCC Qualifying 53 mins
14.45 British GT Championship (GT class) Qualifying 30 mins
15.30 British GT Championship (GTO class) Qualifying 20 mins
16.20 Formula 3 Race 15 Laps
17.05 Michelin Porsche Cup Race 12 Laps
17.45 World Sports Car Invitation Trophy Sprint Race 20 mins

Monday 1st April
09.05 Formula Renault UK Race 17 laps
09.50 National Formula Ford Race 14 laps
10.40 British GT Championship Race 1 hour
12.00 Pitlane Walkabout 40 mins
13.05 BTCC Sprint Race 15 Laps
14.05 Formula 3 Race 20 laps
14.55 Michelin Porsche Cup Race 18 laps
15.40 Elf Clio Renaultsport UK Cup Race 12 Laps
16.35 BTCC Feature Race 25 Laps
17.45 World Sports Car Invitation Trophy Endurance Race 40 mins

[Guy Humpage]

quote:World Sports Car Invitation Trophy Endurance Race

Excuse my ignorance, but what's this? Sounds good.

[Big Boy]

Unless I'm mistaken the "World Sports Car Invitation Trophy Endurance Race" is for Ex-Group C racers like the famous silk cut jags. Has anyone got an Idea whos racing with Caine this year?

[Beast]

10:40 for the GT's ?!

The retards that run motorsport have got no idea - they squeeze the BTCC crap-racing on to the glamour-slots, not appreciating that they could widen their total punter audience by attracting them to the dark-side of loud 'n proud GT's, a much bigger spectacle, instead of some wheezing pi$$y astra's trickling round

Idiots

[hansgerd]

17.45 World Sports Car Invitation Trophy Endurance Race 40 mins, hee ???

[kevinday]

quote:
10:40 for the GT's ?!

The retards that run motorsport have got no idea - they squeeze the BTCC crap-racing on to the glamour-slots, not appreciating that they could widen their total punter audience by attracting them to the dark-side of loud 'n proud GT's, a much bigger spectacle, instead of some wheezing pi$$y astra's trickling round

Idiots

Have you compared the lap times of the two types? Touring cars are as quick as the GTs in general. Not that I am arguing against you, I prefer the GTs anyday.

[ap_smith]

quote:
17.45 World Sports Car Invitation Trophy Endurance Race 40 mins, hee ???

Must be an endurance race for TVRs then

(he said, putting on his anti-flame jacket)

>> Edited by ap_smith on Wednesday 27th February 11:17

[caro]

AArgh! If that's right, that the World Sports Car etc etc means the likes of the silk cut jags it makes the dilemma even worse - this meeting already clashes with the tuscans and the caterham roadsports at Castle Combe. I've been intending to go to the tuscans because (I miss them and)I'm not really bothered about the BTCC and the early grids for GTs last year were very thin, but silk cut jags as well...

[randy]

Come and watch the Group-C cars. Most of the races are abroad this year so there is not much chance to see them. Also, as for lap times, we will be lapping far faster than both the touring cars and the GT's. I will be in the GTP Nissan, hopefully near the front!? Be good to get lots of spectator support.

Chris Randall

[hansgerd]

Chris, do you have the shedule for the complete season 2002 ? I think you will be in Spa in May, is that right ? And then there should be a race at the Nuerburgring in September ?

[spaced invader]

take it easy tuscan r. its important for the BTCC that the once-a-year 'enthusiasts' turn up because theres a hell of a lot of money envolved in the BTCC. if it was left to us hardcore entusiasts that go to any race envovling four wheels and an engine then the BTCC might go under.