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#2899544 - 11/12/09 04:41 PM Britcar 500 at Silverstone  
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I finally got round to looking at my shots from the Britcar 500 at the beginning of October. Scaled down from the 24 hour event of last year, this was a 6 hour race, from 14:00 to 22:00. We went down on Friday morning for the qualifying sessions and support races, camped behind the main stands and enjoyed the full day of racing on Saturday.

Formula Palmer Audis were, as ever, great entertainment. This is the exit of Copse.


The paddock was open access all weekend. Here an Audi returns from scrutineering.


Number 13.


Slight modifications ahead of the next race!


No, not that Spaniard named Alonso.


A neat solution to get some fresh air in to one of the Aston Martins.


The pitlane was open as dusk fell ahead of night qualifying on Friday afternoon. Most of the drivers and mechanics were very friendly and happy to allow very close access.


The car I followed last year returned with a new yellow paint job. Apparently it's poor showing in 2008 was due to the 'anti-slosh' foam in the fuel tank breaking down and being ingested by the engine.


Mosler in the sunset.


Marcos garage.


Quite a busy cockpit on the Mosler. Seeing us struggle to shoot through the windows a driver broke off from his conversation with his colleagues and told us to open the door for a better view. Not 'stand back, I'll open the door if you promise not to get too close' but a casual 'open it up mate' before rejoining his conversation. Excellent!


Some night shots at Bridge.






Big Mustang.


To the victor, the spoils.


"I'm telling you, right click 'repair damage' and select 'all'"


Mosler.


Aston in the sunset.


Marcos.


As the sun sets and the track cools, this Marcos has trouble getting the power down in the Abbey chicane.


Ferrari.


Night falls at Club.


Mosler under the sunset.


Rain swept in not long after this, curtailing the photography, but the race had a thrilling chase to the line, which we watched from the dry in the stands. Like last year, a simply superb event, and hopefully back up to 24 hours for 2010.

Thanks for looking,
Gareth


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#2899575 - 11/12/09 05:31 PM Re: Britcar 500 at Silverstone [Re: goon]  
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Cool pics! I really like the Ferrari shot, and the "night falls" shot right after it. I also like the fresh air ducts on the Aston Martin.

I'm also surprised to see Mustangs there, especially the convertible in the background of the victor shot. I just don't picture them around much in Britain/Europe.


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#2899585 - 11/12/09 05:46 PM Re: Britcar 500 at Silverstone [Re: Arthonon]  
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Cool pictures. cool


Wheels


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#2899876 - 11/13/09 02:53 AM Re: Britcar 500 at Silverstone [Re: wheelsup_cavu]  
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Kick ass pics! looks like a fun event to goto!


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#2900747 - 11/14/09 04:53 PM Re: Britcar 500 at Silverstone [Re: RCAF Arrow]  
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Nice pics, goon. Looks like a fun day out! I'm jealous - I wish we had more racing around here.

#2903508 - 11/18/09 04:36 PM Re: Britcar 500 at Silverstone [Re: Alan Smithee]  
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Thanks for the comments everyone.


cheers
Gareth

UNDERSTEER - is when you hit the wall with the front wing.
OVERSTEER - is when you hit the wall with the back wing.
HORSEPOWER - is how fast you hit the wall.
TORQUE - is how far you can take the wall with you.

Read my scale modelling blog at www.latibuliser.com or mfhmazda787.com
#2903530 - 11/18/09 05:02 PM Re: Britcar 500 at Silverstone [Re: goon]  
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Originally Posted By: goon

"I'm telling you, right click 'repair damage' and select 'all'"



I just about choked to death on my sandwich here at work when I saw the caption on this one.

Thanks for sharing


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#2904014 - 11/19/09 10:58 AM Re: Britcar 500 at Silverstone [Re: DawgMan]  
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Lovely pics! That looks like a BMW E36 3-series coupé in one of the pics. Didn't know they still raced those!


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