DRIFTWORKS D1 exhibition at Silverstone

[mr2mk1chick]

the Newport Pagnell "stop" will be where most can meet as it's just 15mins down the round from Silverstone and we can then all convoy in together / stand about togther if people want to.

Presume this is still the plan

1) What time meeting / leaving newport pagnell?
2) What junction is this on the M1?

[Icsunonove]

Booked!

[tonigmr2]

It's going to be packed!

T

[leewaring]

Just booked seating tickets on the website.

They must have had some cancelations

See you there =D>

[ginga]

The timetable has at long last been released and is as follows:

09.45
Main Gates Open for Spectator
10.00-10.20 Open Practice (Group A)
10.25-10.45 Open Practice (Group B)
10.50-11.05 Church Break
10.50-11.20 Autograph & Photograph Session
11.30-12.00 Opening Ceremony
12.10-13.00 Qualifying
13.00-14.00 Lunch and guest passenger rides
13.15-14.00 Pit Walk
14.30-16.30 "TSUISO" Drift Final
16.40-16.55 Winners Ceremony

[mr2mk1chick]

how about Newport Pagnell Services on the M1 northbound (between J14 & J15)

J15a is the turn off we need to head across to Silverstone (15mins from M1 J15a)


just an idea

Just thought: what about those coming from north heading southbound - we wont all be able to meet!
Best meet at M1 J15a services surely? can get from either way.

Please can someone confirm this and what time to meet?

[Rambo73]

That does make sense. I did notice driving back from Leicester yesterday on the M1 that Jct 15A is the exit for Silverstone and the Northampton services

[mr2mk1chick]

Gates Open 9:45am, see timetable:

http://www.silverstone-circuit.co.uk/PD ... etable.pdf

So guess silverstone is less that 1/2 hour away from J15a services

Everyone meet: J15a Services at 9am

- who is organising this??
organiser person - what do you think????

[tonigmr2]

Don't think there is a specific organiser person!

Gates are opening 9.45am aren't they?
T

[mr2mk1chick]

Don't think there is a specific organiser person!

Gates are opening 9.45am aren't they?
T

doh - should have read the timetable better! yep....now i'll edit previous post!

Anyone know how long it takes from J15a? we should all meet there so we can end up in same seating

[tonigmr2]

Tickets have seat numbers on!

T

[Icsunonove]

I hope not! I am sure I asked someone about this and they said they weren't.

But now I've got another problem, I've lost my ticket!

[mr2mk1chick]

Tickets have seat numbers on!

T

my ticket does not have an actual covered seat number, but says 121 out of 450 in top corner which i presume relates to the amount of covered seats available.

If seat numbers allocated i would presume would say 'row G seat 32' or something?!

Lets hope we can wing-it and sit together

[Rambo73]

Oh boy oh boy, Ah Can-hee wait for this!!

[Icsunonove]

right first up the tix.. for seating in the grandstand the seats are not numbered - so this actually works in our favour if everyone buys grandstand tix as then you can choose to sit next to who you like

CosmosBlueMR2 was supposed to be organising this one. Here's the content from the .pdf

D1 Grand Prix Exhibition – 2005 – Silverstone Circuit
Saturday 1 October 2005
17.45-19.00 Open Practice

Sunday 2 October 2005

09.00-09.25 Open Practice (Group A)
09.30-09.55 Open Practice (Group B)
09.45 Main Gates Open for Spectators
10.00-10.20 Open Practice (Group A)
10.25-10.45 Open Practice (Group B)
10.50-11.05 Church Break
10.50-11.20 Autograph & Photograph Session (Trade Mall)
11.30-12.00 Opening Ceremony (National Anthem to be played)
12.10-13.00 Qualifying
13.00-14.00 Lunch and guest passenger rides
13.15-14.00 Pit Walk
14.00-14.20 Track Display (TBC)
14.10-14.30 Driver’s Briefing
14.30-16.30 “TSUISO” Drift Final
16.40-16.55 Winners Ceremony

Open Practice Group A and B:The driver’s, in there respective groups, have open practice session’s to hone there skills ready for the next stages.

Church Break:
Silverstone must adhere to Church regulations on Sunday mornings. No cars can be run at this time. We will be providing general event and sponsor information on the large screen/s in this time.

Autograph & Photograph Session (Trade Mall):
The driver’s will proceed to an allocated area within the Trade Mall in order to sign autograph’s and have photograph’s taken with the spectators.

Opening Ceremony:
Mr. Tsuchiya (Mr. Drift King) will invite all drivers to the track area in front of the Brooklands Suites. Here Mr. Tsuchiya will introduce all the drivers, and their respective cars, to the crowd. Mr. Tsuchiya will also say a few words personally regarding the event.

Qualifying:
This is where the tension builds with no more practice, this is time to qualify. Each driver to complete three runs in qualifying and all runs will be judged. Commentary in the qualifying session, and replays on the large screen/s, will explain certain aspects of a particular driver’s run and what to look out for in further runs.

Pit Walk:
Pit Lane open for spectators to get up close to the action and see into the garages from the Pit Lane.

“TSUISO” Drift Final:
OK this is finals time with maximum pressure on the drivers. The “TSUISO” (Twin) Drift Final where the top 16 drivers from qualifying will go head to head in pairs. Each pairing will run as per D1 Grand Prix rules until the judges find the winner, second and third places.

Winners Ceremony:
In front of the Brooklands Suites the top 3 drivers will be presented to the crowd. Make sure you stay for this ceremony to show your appreciation for the drivers.

[TOPGUN]

What a fantastic day out this was,those Jap guys certainley know how to entertain you absolutely awesome driving,can't wait for the next one.

[tonigmr2]

Seconded, best car show entertainment I've had all year.

T

[leewaring]

Definatly! Those japs definatly know how to put on a show. Will be attending more shows next year for sure!

[mr2mk1chick]

Wow - What a fantastic show. (Lee - thought i saw someone that looked like you - guess it was you then! lol)

If only i had a drift car.....

Tom has some great photos - hope he can post some.

[Icsunonove]

I've got loads of photos, but can't post today, v.busy, will sort tomorrow.......







Ok, just one then.....



And I wasn't impressed at all! In fact I was so unimpressed I have already enquired about importing an AE86 (to which I would install a Turbocharged 4AGTE) and enquired with Driftskool.co.uk about attending a Driftskool training day at Knockhill on 19th November.

Who am I kiddin', it was brilliant!