2011 BIG Event's

[Dan]

I've been having a think (which is dangerous enough in itself! :hahaha:) about some of the larger Motorsport event's going on next year, both in the UK and on the continent and which ones might be a good laugh to make some more CSL Register trips to! :beer:

The main one's I can come up with at the moment are:

24Hr Le Mans
24Hr Nurburgring
Britcar 24Hr and/or 1000KM at Silverstone
Goodwood Festival of Speed
Spa 24Hr and/or 1000KM at Spa
WRC Wales Rally GB
Brighton Speed Trials

Other event's/races which I think would be good to go to would be some CSL Cup races, maybe some BTCC at Brands & Donnington and as per Yanto's thread a few Destination Nurburgring Days.

If anyone else has any suggestions then feel free to say so and I'll add them to the list.

So who's up for what then!? :thumbs: :thumbs:

[shimmy]

Womens beach volleyball championships 2011 Bognor.

[glendog74]

Should be a big one next year, 26th-29th August :whistle:

Linky (http://www.manchesterpride.com/register)

[Dan]

EDIT: Fucking pair you are!

[alexk]

I find it boring just to watch.

I prefer to drive :blalalala:

[Dan]

I find it boring just to watch.

I prefer to drive :blalalala:

Jesus, if no one's got any decent suggestions just delete the fucking thread then!

If you wanna drive in the Le Mans 24hr then be my guest Alex! :bigcry:

[alexk]

Jesus, if no one's got any decent suggestions just delete the fucking thread then!

If you wanna drive in the Le Mans 24hr then be my guest Alex! :bigcry:

Mate, that's just my opinion.
I like to drive-experience and not watch.
I don't mean to drive the 24H Le-mans race, but I prefer to spend this money on a track day where I can drive and not sit there watch like an idiot racing cars passing by and I am scratching my balls.

That's my opinion of course and I respect the 'spectators'.
I am with the drivers :thumbs: (35k km in 2 years in the CSL while I own 2 other cars for everyday driving....)

[DazBlackCSL]

I will be at the 24hr burger ring event :smokin:

And if the winter work comes good partaking in the Britcar ( inc the 24hr event ) watch this space, working on a deal with sponsors and few bits and bobs for next season return to the sack ;-)

[Dan]

Mate, that's just my opinion.
I like to drive-experience and not watch.
I don't mean to drive the 24H Le-mans race, but I prefer to spend this money on a track day where I can drive and not sit there watch like an idiot racing cars passing by and I am scratching my balls.

That's my opinion of course and I respect the 'spectators'.
I am with the drivers :thumbs: (35k km in 2 years in the CSL while I own 2 other cars for everyday driving....)

These are just events to attend, the pleasure will be using the CSL to get there! ;)

I as everyone else will be doing their own trackdays and ring trips next year as usual, of that I'm sure! :thumbs:

It's not all about caining the CSL every second you can, the Le Mans 24hr is something special and the atmosphere is amazing, I'll be going back whatever! If the Ring 24hr is the same then spot on! :smokin: :beer:

Daz, I'm in with Matt and one of two others for the Ring 24hr so can sort something for this! :thumbs: Nice one on Britcar too! :supz:

[Bealo]

I'm up for as many Euro trips as i can make as it keeps me out of the UK :thumbs:

[shimmy]

Should be a big one next year, 26th-29th August :whistle:

Linky (http://www.manchesterpride.com/register)


just choked on a peanut :hahaha:



Jesus, if no one's got any decent suggestions just delete the fucking thread then!

If you wanna drive in the Le Mans 24hr then be my guest Alex! :bigcry:


:thumbs:

[Bealo]

Bet Shimmy has signed up for this :thumbs:

[AlexGTT]

Nurb 24 hour event for me.:thumbs::smt045

[Dan]

Bet Shimmy has signed up for this :thumbs:

Nurb 24 hour event for me.:thumbs::smt045

Cool :thumbs: :beer:

[rstoughy]

Most likely Goodwood FOS and going to try and get to a Moto GP race somewhere.

:smokin:

[Yanto]

Good shout Dan, I'll be up for a few if these next year

[shane@mbtech]

Was chatting to the lads today about a very similar thing.

My plan next year......

f1 @ silverstone
Moto GP
World superbikes
British superbikes, various rounds.
BTCC @ various rounds.

Mixing it in between track days, racing? who knows, euro trips...

And the best one yet, Im gonna be a daddy again next yr. Bambino no 2 is on the way:beer::beer:

2011 is going to be a busy yr for me

[northernjim]

And the best one yet, Im gonna be a daddy again next yr. Bambino no 2 is on the way:beer::beer:

2011 is going to be a busy yr for me


Hey congratulations mate :thumbs:

[shimmy]

congrats Lawsy!:thumbs:

[Bounce]

Well done Shane.:beer:

[Yanto]

congrats dude :thumbs:

[shane@mbtech]

Cheers guys, the best news Ive had all yr, on par with the news of my first baby.:beer::beer:

Took the nipper out in the GTR the other night, give it a bit of acceleration and she loved it. :hahaha:, definitely her fathers daughter.

[glendog74]

And the best one yet, Im gonna be a daddy again next yr. Bambino no 2 is on the way:beer::beer:

2011 is going to be a busy yr for me

Nice one mate - congratulations! :thumbs:

[Yanto]

I'm up for as many Euro trips as i can make as it keeps me out of the UK :thumbs:


You still on bail then Stu ?

I thought you were just on tag these days :hahaha:

[DuncanR]

Congrats on news Shane, good stuff. Apologies for lack of time on here but reception isnt great uphere in the Outer Hebrides, or Western Isles as they are now known ! North Uist to be exact...check it on google earth.
Fook all but water, geese, and ugly munters !...
1st day out shooting today,got a left & right on geese, and same again on Snipe ! :supz:

[alexk]

Congrats Shane :thumbs:

[Bealo]

Was chatting to the lads today about a very similar thing.

My plan next year......

f1 @ silverstone
Moto GP
World superbikes
British superbikes, various rounds.
BTCC @ various rounds.

Mixing it in between track days, racing? who knows, euro trips...

And the best one yet, Im gonna be a daddy again next yr. Bambino no 2 is on the way:beer::beer:

2011 is going to be a busy yr for me


Congrats mate :thumbs: Didn't think you had it in you :hahaha:

[Dan]

Was chatting to the lads today about a very similar thing.

My plan next year......

f1 @ silverstone
Moto GP
World superbikes
British superbikes, various rounds.
BTCC @ various rounds.

Mixing it in between track days, racing? who knows, euro trips...

And the best one yet, Im gonna be a daddy again next yr. Bambino no 2 is on the way:beer::beer:

2011 is going to be a busy yr for me

Some good suggestions there mate, I really must make the effort with the F1 some day soon! Silverstone is pretty close and there's still a few good EU races in the calendar too! Moto GP is a must, just to see Rossi on a Ducati next year! :supz: :smokin:

Congrats on the baby news mate, chuffed for you! :thumbs: :thumbs:

[shimmy]

I've never done Le Mans 24hr, but would like to.

I always do a MotoGP and next year def gonna be Italy, Misano or Mugello, with Rossi on a red bike.

I've done a few F1 races abroad but never really had a real fun day, just and experience worth having, although I recommend Monza.

Over the years done various World and British Superbike rounds but currently out of live with them.

I think 2011 I'll be up for MotoGp in Italy, a few Euro trips in the CSL, Goodwood FOS, and then if o can afford it my ARDS and maybe 1-2 races. The rest of the time I'll be helping the TWB race team and my brother in his Caterham Races.

[Curly]

Congrats shane:thumbs:

[DazBlackCSL]

Congrats Dude http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Lyberoc/smileys/baby.gif

[Curly]

it would be good to watch a moto GP race in Spain do 1 or 2 track days whilst down there and drive back through France Millau Bridge, Gorges of the Tarn , Valley of the Ardeshe, Mont ventoux , Route Napolean and back up for a cheeky lap of the Ring :smokin:

[shimmy]

it would be good to watch a moto GP race in Spain do 1 or 2 track days whilst down there and drive back through France Millau Bridge, Gorges of the Tarn , Valley of the Ardeshe, Mont ventoux , Route Napolean and back up for a cheeky lap of the Ring :smokin:

Yep, ferry to Santander, drive down to Portimao for TD, MotoGP at Jerez (which is superb), TD at Ascari or Aragon then a drive up to the Ring?

[Dan]

Yep, ferry to Santander, drive down to Portimao for TD, MotoGP at Jerez (which is superb), TD at Ascari or Aragon then a drive up to the Ring?

Would be stunning! When do we leave!? :smokin: :smokin:

[shimmy]

Would be stunning! When do we leave!? :smokin: :smokin:

About 2 days before the motogp date in 2011 I guess :blalalala:

[AlexGTT]

it would be good to watch a moto GP race in Spain do 1 or 2 track days whilst down there and drive back through France Millau Bridge, Gorges of the Tarn , Valley of the Ardeshe, Mont ventoux , Route Napolean and back up for a cheeky lap of the Ring :smokin:

Now we're talking! That would be ace.:thumbs: Could stop off and over night at my parents place in Ardeshe if you like. Their place is on route from Millau @Tournon-sur-Rhone. Sleeps 8-10 people if that suits.:smokin: There are stunning roads from Millau to their place. Then Mount Ventoux and Route Napolean starts not far south from them.;) It's a perfect days drive down to MC.:beer:

[DazBlackCSL]

Now we're talking! That would be ace.:thumbs: Could stop off and over night at my parents place in Ardeshe if you like. Their place is on route from Millau @Tournon-sur-Rhone. Sleeps 8-10 people if that suits.:smokin: There are stunning roads from Millau to their place. Then Mount Ventoux and Route Napolean starts not far south from them.;) It's a perfect days drive down to MC.:beer:

Alex, i'll baggsy one of those ;)

Im more than on for this, as long as dates dont clash with hols ( nothing booked yet ) :thumbs:

[shane@mbtech]

As long as its not too close either side of arrival date Im in too Alex:thumbs:

[Bealo]

Now we're talking! That would be ace.:thumbs: Could stop off and over night at my parents place in Ardeshe if you like. Their place is on route from Millau @Tournon-sur-Rhone. Sleeps 8-10 people if that suits.:smokin: There are stunning roads from Millau to their place. Then Mount Ventoux and Route Napolean starts not far south from them.;) It's a perfect days drive down to MC.:beer:


I'm with Daz Alex i'd like to put my name down for that aswell.

Looks like we have a plan for a BIG road trip already. The sooner i get the dates for this the sooner i can pre-warn my boss. :thumbs:

[Dan]

About 2 days before the motogp date in 2011 I guess :blalalala:

No no no we need to leave now! :hahaha: :supz:

Alex, i'll baggsy one of those ;)

Im more than on for this, as long as dates dont clash with hols ( nothing booked yet ) :thumbs:

+1 Please Alex, sounds superb, I'd be well in for that matey :thumbs:

I'm with Daz Alex i'd like to put my name down for that aswell.

Looks like we have a plan for a BIG road trip already. The sooner i get the dates for this the sooner i can pre-warn my boss. :thumbs:

Again, good idea as I barring my usual dates at work I always get the short straw, not bloody this time! :beer: :beer:

[AlexGTT]

OK, I guess we need to work out what MotoGP event we want to attend. Provisional 2011 calender is out. Maybe a venue in Northern Spain might be more doable? It's a great idea to go Jerez but one hell of a road trip down from Santander/Bilbao and then back up into France, then Ring!

They have 3 races in Spain next year. Jerez, Catalunya and Aragon.

[Dan]

OK, I guess we need to work out what MotoGP event we want to attend. Provisional 2011 calender is out. Maybe a venue in Northern Spain might be more doable? It's a great idea to go Jerez but one hell of a road trip down from Santander/Bilbao and then back up into France, then Ring!

They have 3 races in Spain next year. Jerez, Catalunya and Aragon.

Aragon is brand new isn't it, literally? Would be nice to visit there although I personally have no idea of whereabouts it is in Spain?

[AlexGTT]

Aragon is brand new isn't it, literally? Would be nice to visit there although I personally have no idea of whereabouts it is in Spain?

Aragon is north east Spain, about half way between Bilbao and Barcelona. New but great track.:smokin:

[DazBlackCSL]

Aragon is north east Spain, about half way between Bilbao and Barcalona. New but great track.:smokin:

I know some good places to go out in the eve in barcelona :whistle:

[shimmy]

Barcelona I've done but wouldn't recommend it as no real race or after race atmosphere other than usual Barca stuff which you can do anytime.

Jerez I've done and was epic and the whole town goes bonkers with 200,000 visitors. Street parties for 3 nights, bars set up outside every shop and great weather.

Not sure about Aragon but maybe worth a try but need to stay with the race fans to get the most out of it.

[AlexGTT]

Barcelona I've done but wouldn't recommend it as no real race or after race atmosphere other than usual Barca stuff which you can do anytime.

Jerez I've done and was epic and the whole town goes bonkers with 200,000 visitors. Street parties for 3 nights, bars set up outside every shop and great weather.

Not sure about Aragon but maybe worth a try but need to stay with the race fans to get the most out of it.

Noted Shim, thanks. I'd love to try Jerez. Very long drive though.

[AlexGTT]

I know some good places to go out in the eve in barcelona :whistle:

Thank you please!:smt055

[shimmy]

here are the options

Ive also always fancied Assen in Netherlands and it could be wrapped up with a Ring trip

MOTOGP PROVISIONAL 2011 Calendar
March 20th Qatar* (Losail)
April 3rd Spain (Jerez)
April 24th Japan (Motegi)
May 1st Portugal (Estoril)
May 15th France (Le Mans)
June 5th Catalunya (Catalunya)
June 12th Great Britain (Silverstone)
June 25th Netherlands** (Assen)
July 3rd Italy (Mugello)
July 17th Germany (Sachsenring)
July 24th United States*** (Laguna Seca)
August 14th Czech Republic (Brno)
August 28th Indianapolis (Indianapolis)
September 4th San Marino & Riviera di Rimini (Misano)
September 18th Aragón (MotorLand)
October 16th Australia (Phillip Island)
October 23rd Malaysia (Sepang)
November 6th Valencia (Ricardo Tormo – Valencia)

[Bealo]

Yes Dazza i'm up for your sort of night entertainment.... looking forward to this.

The new track was getting rave reviews on the telly and if it is NE Spain it might be a plan regarding being closer to France, ring etc :thumbs:

[Dan]

Nothing like a good street party though! :hahaha: :beer: