How about a British GP?

[Chrislong]

Hey Guys,
Just got back from the Belgium GP and loved it, so now I am wondering about if there is enough support for a British GP?

I know Southport held a British GP in the days gone by, but I beleive this to be too far for any Europeans to travel to. Im thinking of an event to attract plenty of Europeans aswell as brits.

Now then: Personally id like it to be run much like the Belgium GP, i.e. camping open all week, practice open to all - no restriction, no tire restrictions, 4 rounds of qual and 3 leg finals for all, 2wd Sat, 4wd Sun, presentation in the evening...

Then since we won't have the entertainment of a park festival like the Belgium GP, how about some sort of evening (flood lit) relay race, or some none racing related entertainment - whats possible? (Anything but Jonesy singing "Fly on the wings of Love" please!)

Then finally venues:
CML
EPR
Kiddy

If the track is one which has alternatives, then the use of a single layout for the whole time is something I would be infavour of.

Id also like this to me tagged on to the following/preceeding weekend to the Belgium GP, and then its likely we'll have some drivers from the states too wanting to do both.

Lets get ball rolling with ideas & all in favour hold a hand up.....

[NeilD]

In favour not sure where we could hold it?

[LEGEND]

I really like the idea of a British GP, as it would attract more people from Britian to go aswell as Europeans. It would also let them have a chance to race in British weather. And i really think that many people would agree with me, it may be a bit far for some people, but it would give them a chance to race on our turf.

[MattW]

Think EPO (Eden Park) held a full on "EFRA British GP" back in the day (or has my memory gone!!).

Anyway, yeah be a good idea. No way to having it a week either side ot the belgian race though, as there is no way i'd personally want to (or be able to) spend that amount of time preparing and recing for 2 big races so close to each other.

[andy reeves]

Definatly would like the idea of a British GP. Just thinking what do people think of the idea of running at a full size motorsport track????? Don't quite know how feasable it would be tho? If it was a meeting like the BTCC then we would get a decent crowd watching too???? Just a thought but definatly would like the general idea

[bert digler]

Originally Posted by andy reeves

Definatly would like the idea of a British GP. Just thinking what do people think of the idea of running at a full size motorsport track????? Don't quite know how feasable it would be tho? If it was a meeting like the BTCC then we would get a decent crowd watching too???? Just a thought but definatly would like the general idea

it would have to be held at kidderminster as this is the best uk track

[Lee Martin]

cml raceway will b lookin into this......

[Chrislong]

Andy, good idea. Crowds of public (non rc racers) are important to gain new racers, so I like that.... but one important factor is that the track must not have a wear factor. Southport has grass and lasts a national, but the GP would destroy it and would become unraceable, same with a flat grass track. So it needs to be either an astro track or a..... tarmac track... anyway, something with no wear factor to worry about.

It'd need a rule on entry, perhaps a % allocation to each EC country for the first 1-2 weeks to allow word to spread, and prevent us Brits hogging every entry within the first 12hours. (likely if not thought about)

Matt, perhaps 2weeks? So to have a 1 week gap before the start of the open practice at the next venue?

[Chrislong]

Originally Posted by pidge

cml raceway will b lookin into this......

hero!

[bert digler]

Originally Posted by pidge

cml raceway will b lookin into this......

good on ya pidge go for it bout time we had the gp back ,your gaf is a sweet track

[_JP_]

Back in the day Stafford ran one or more?, I never raced at it but pitted for a few that did, it would have to be well funded and a have a nice big undercover pit area

[andy reeves]

Lee good luck if you do go ahead with it. I have only been up to your track once and really enjoyed the track.

[burgie]

i do believe that the BRCA are looking into hosting a British GP....

the track would need to be close to hotels, with loads of parking/camping space too - don't forget how much room 1 national event takes up.

[tony6187]

i would be definitely interested in traveling over from ireland for the event ...was over in southport for one there many moons ago and loved it

[Slimboyfat]

was so gutted i had to bail on the Belguim GP last minute but this would be awesome if it could be organised!

Kiddy or CML for me...cant say i've tried Lee's place...yet but looks good and great posibilities.

[xx4-nutter]

with CML being rather hilly jumps like across the water in america would a xxx4 be cool on there cos they seem popular across there still dont they ?

[k£v!n]

I really like the idea, you've got my thumbs up!

[David Church]

EPR is the closest track to the contenent, about 75 miles, from Dover, it also has a surface that would remain constant, unless it rains, haha, but then most astro tracks turn to slime, although EPR is known to have better grip in the rain!!! Loads of room for camping, oh and a pub/club on site!!!
Beer festival anyone???

[matt]

Might be a silly question but would you have to have a good F rating to get into a british GP if it gets the thumbs up

[_JP_]

DC now your talking beer and racing , normal national then!