Silverstone Classic | 26–28 July 2013 | Information ...€¦ · the Farm for the Silverstone Classic will sadly not be repeated. However, there will be a small bar and lavatories

SilverstoneClassic 26–28 July 2013

Information for BRDC Members and their Guests

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Introduction

The Silverstone Classic is extremely popular with the membership of the BRDC and gets better and better every year.

It is now well established as the largest historic racing festival in the world with a remarkable 1,200 cars and 800 drivers taking part over the three days.

This leaflet outlines what is on offer over the Classic weekend which includes an enhanced Friday night BRDC Silverstone Classic Dinner and the hugely welcome return of The Chris Barber Band to the Club on Sunday night.

Tickets, passes and parking

Members’ Passes

Your 2013 BRDC Member and guest passes will give you General Admission to the circuit and infield access to the BRDC Clubhouse and Farm. If you wish to purchase additional guest passes for access to the Clubhouse and the Farm these are available at any time throughout the year, but as much notice as possible ahead of the weekend that you require them will help the office enormously.

The longstanding requirement for the Member to be present before their guest pass(es) will operate the turnstiles at either the Clubhouse or the Farm will be strictly enforced.

If you are unable to attend the Silverstone Classic, your guests will not be allowed entry to the Clubhouse or Farm.

Tickets for Children

Every person, adult or child aged six and above, entering the circuit over the course of the weekend must be in possession of a valid entry ticket. Children may use one of your (season) guest passes or you can purchase a BRDC Silverstone Classic children’s ticket, the prices of which are detailed on the booking form. Children aged five and under do not require a ticket.

Whilst the Club is extremely keen to see children attend all events at Silverstone, Members are asked to remember that children should be supervised and well behaved in the Clubhouse. Please also remember that there are common courtesies, particularly towards older Members in the Club, which are appropriate. Should you require more guidance on the standards of behaviour expected of children in the Clubhouse, please consult the 2013 Members’ Yearbook.

Car Passes/Parking

Your annual Member’s car pass will give your car access to the BRDC Members’ infield car park. When this car park is full, Members will be directed to the nearest available overflow space in that area.

For cars without an annual BRDC Members’ car pass, all external public car parks are free of charge to everyone attending the Silverstone Classic weekend so no car passes are required. Spaces are allocated closest to the circuit on a first come first served basis, appropriate for the direction of approach.

Traffic

The traffic is normally quite heavy and gaining access to the circuit has been slow and, at times, frustrating in the past. This is in no small part due to the fact that the majority of infield displays feature car clubs and consequently some 7,000 classic cars are trying to gain access to the infield at the time when BRDC Members are also trying to arrive.

Whilst clearly a busy and popular event the Silverstone Classic is still considerably smaller than the Grand Prix and as such it does not employ the (very expensive) Grand Prix traffic plan which turns the A43 dual carriageway one way for entry and exit from the circuit. Add into the mix that many of the classic cars arriving struggle with overheating as they crawl slowly into the circuit and there is a strong case for making an early start or even a weekend of the event, staying on the campsite.

Disabled Parking

There will be disabled car parking at both the Clubhouse and the Farm with a dedicated minibus service travelling between the two areas all weekend. Any car displaying a Member’s car pass and a disabled ‘blue badge’ will be directed to either the Clubhouse or the Farm as they wish (provided space remains available).

Members’ “Classic Car” Parking

If the weather is good there will naturally be many Members who will be keen to come to the Classic in an appropriate motor car and those doing so will be directed to park at the Clubhouse.



Clubhouse

Catering

Breakfast is available on all three days and can be booked on the enclosed booking form.

Members and their primary guest will pay just £6 per head for lunch on Friday and Sunday of the Silverstone Classic, provided that your meals are booked in advance using the enclosed booking form. Lunch on Saturday will be charged at the full unsubsidised rate.

As the Classic is a very popular meeting you are strongly advised to make reservations for all meals that you require at the Clubhouse during the weekend. ‘Walk-up’ trade will be accommodated on the day if possible, but only once all pre-booked meals have been honoured. All other meals will be charged at the following prices which are also the rates for meals ordered on the day:

Meal On the Day price inc VAT

Breakfast £12.00

Friday lunch £28.00

Saturday lunch £28.00

Sunday lunch £28.00

Children’s lunch £12.90

Please note that there is no food available at the Farm this year.

Opening hours

During the Silverstone Classic weekend the BRDC Clubhouse will open at the following times:

Friday 08:30 – 19:30

Saturday 08:30 – 21:00

Sunday 08:30 – 22:00

18:30 – 21:30 The Chris Barber Band

Club Shop

The BRDC Shop will be open at the Clubhouse for all three days of the Silverstone Classic.

Minibus

There will be a dedicated minibus service operating between the Farm/Campsite/car parking areas and the Clubhouse for the use of BRDC Members and their guests.

Dress Code

The Club’s normal dress code will be in force throughout the Silverstone Classic weekend. Please avoid embarrassment for all concerned by ensuring that your guests are aware of the requirements and meet them.

Grandstand Seats

There is no charge for Members or their guests to sit in the Clubhouse or Farm grandstands during the Silverstone Classic weekend.

Campsite

The Members’ Campsite is expected to be particularly popular over the Silverstone Classic weekend and early booking is advised. Please remember that the campsite is for Club Members and their accompanying guests only. Places may not be booked by, or for, non-members. Any person in a motorhome on the campsite who is clearly not with a Member will be asked to vacate the plot. Following abuse of this long standing Club rule by Members last year, all those booking a campsite plot will be required to sign to the effect that they understand and agree to abide by this Club rule and failure to comply may place their Club membership in jeopardy.

The Campsite will be open from Tuesday 22 to Tuesday 30 July 2013, which will allow Members to stay on for the Members’ Track Day which takes place on the Grand Prix circuit on Monday 29 July 2013. All motorhomes/caravans must display a BRDC Silverstone Classic Motorhome pass. If you have not received one in the post prior to your departure for Silverstone, one must be collected from the Club office before you will be allowed access through the main gate.

If you wish to leave your motorhome or caravan at the Farm after this event, please make sure you inform the Club office and move it to the hard standing at the eastern (Becketts) end of the campsite in order that the grass can be cut.

The shower block will be open for use by Members and their guests who wish to use the showers, toilets, washing machines or tumble dryers between the above dates. These are strictly for the use of BRDC Members and their guests and you will be required to swipe your BRDC pass over the readers to open the shower block doors.

There is no charge for Members to use the campsite at the Silverstone Classic.



The FarmLast year’s experiment in which we kept the Grand Prix marquee up at the Farm for the Silverstone Classic will sadly not be repeated. However, there will be a small bar and lavatories at the Farm for the use of those who take advantage of the Farm Grandstand.

Race GridsThe timetable and the complete list of races is not yet finalised but will include races for the following grids:

Group C prototypes

Grand Prix Masters F1 (1968 to 1978)

Historic Formula Junior

Historic Grand Prix Cars Association Pre ’61 Front Engine GP Cars

Historic Grand Prix Cars Association Pre ’66 Rear Engine GP Cars

Formula 2 and Formula 5000 Cars

Royal Automobile Club Woodcote Trophy for Pre-1956 sportscars

The Stirling Moss Trophy for Pre-1961 sportscars

World Sportscar Masters

Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy for Historic Cars (Pre-1963 GT cars)

Under 2-Litre Touring Cars (Pre-1966)

The Super Touring Car Trophy (1970 to 1999)

Touring Cars ‘Yanks Tanks take on the world’

The BRDC Silverstone Classic DinnerThe popular Members’ Classic dinner moves up a gear

as the Club joins forces with the Silverstone Classic

organisers in a show of support of this ever-growing

race meeting. The result is the BRDC Silverstone Classic

Dinner which will see the traditional Club event move

from the Clubhouse to the Wing.

This larger scale affair will retain the popular elements

of the BRDC event and features Members at the very

heart of the evening. The dinner will be opened up to

Silverstone Classic competitors who will be invited to

attend by the event organisers.

This inaugural BRDC Silverstone Classic Dinner will

celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jim Clark’s 1963

Formula One World Championship. It will therefore be

an unashamedly Lotus-focused evening and feature

special guests who raced with and against Jim and, of

course, were his friends.

BRDC Members will receive a 50% discount on the

ticket price for themselves and their accompanying

family. The cost of £49 per head includes a three course

dinner, with wine and coffee. Members are not able

to book subsidised tickets for (non-BRDC Member)

competitors in the Silverstone Classic, who will be

offered the opportunity to book their own tickets by the

event organisers. The dinner will finish in time to allow

you to enjoy (at least some of ) the Silverstone Classic

concert, if you so wish. It is very much hoped that this

will become an annual celebration of a significant

anniversary to which the Club can lend its full support.



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Masters F1

World Sports Car Masters

Pre ’66 GT Cars



Historic Formula Junior

HGPCA Pre ’61 Front-engined GP cars

Under Two Litre Touring Cars



HGPCA Pre ’66 Rear-engined GP cars

Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy

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Live Music: Rocking as well as racing!One of Britain’s most famous bands – The Hollies – will top the live music bill on the Saturday of the Silverstone Classic. Friday evening’s line-up features another illustrious band, this time from the silver screen – the ‘Stars from The Commitments’. There will also be a host of other familiar favourites from four top tribute bands. All-female Tetra Electra Quartet will be performing amplified arrangements of many much-loved classical favourites on Sunday night.

Contacts

Stuart Pringle Club SeCretary

Tel: 01327 850926

Mob: 07831 826626

[email protected]

Hannah thompson eventS

Tel: 01327 850925

Mob: 07854 232459

[email protected]

Sue Goold eventS & CommuniCationS

Tel: 01327 850923

Mob: 07966 806854

[email protected]

Sarah Jordan-Hardy oPerationS

Tel: 01327 850931

Mob: 07946 802016

[email protected]

Club addressBritish Racing Drivers’ Club

Silverstone Circuit

Northamptonshire

NN12 8TN

www.brdc.co.uk

Entertainment & Attractions

It’s a family affair

The 2013 Silverstone Classic isn’t just about the racing, the organisers are keen to stress that it is a fabulous three day weekend of ‘flat out fun for all the family’. The infield is full of attractions to interest the whole family from the anticipated 7,000 classic cars on display with makes and models spanning the last 100 years, the now customary rock concerts on Friday and Saturday evening with classical performances on the Sunday, an extensive retail village with plenty for Mum as well as the kids; aerobatic, parachute and hot air balloon displays; and a period fun fair including the legendary helter skelter, dodgems, a carousel and ferris wheel. Some of the other usual attractions include:

ÎÎ Steam Traction Engine Rally

ÎÎ Stunt Bike Demos

ÎÎ Pampering and Massages

ÎÎ Rally Stage

ÎÎ Street Car Shootouts

ÎÎ Punch & Judy Shows

ÎÎ Lawnmower Racing

ÎÎ Rolling Road Show and Performance Driving

ÎÎ Go Karting

ÎÎ Hair Styling and Makeovers

ÎÎ Live Historic Karting Demos

ÎÎ Helicopter Rides

ÎÎ Wall of Death

Full details of all aspects of the 2013 Silverstone Classic weekend are regularly updated at www.silverstoneclassic.com

The Chris Barber Band plays the BRDC Clubhouse – Sunday 28 July 2013

Jazz legend (and BRDC Member) Chris Barber has generously agreed to bring his band back to Silverstone to play exclusively for Members and their guests on the evening of Sunday 28 July 2013. This follows the fantastic reception he received last year and those who missed Chris in 2012 are strongly advised to make sure they don’t do so again!

The Chris Barber Band is one of the most influential groups in the history of British Jazz and next year Chris will celebrate 60 years of The Chris Barber Band. For many years a regular and hugely popular feature of the British Grand Prix, there will no doubt be enormous support for the return of The Chris Barber Band to the BRDC. This private Members’ concert provides the perfect excuse to let the traffic leave the circuit, whilst you enjoy this exclusive performance.

Stars from the Commitments Friday

The Hollies Saturday

Tetra Electra Sunday

Photos courtesy of the respective artists


SilverstoneClassic 26–28 July 2013 Photography: Jakob Ebrey | www.jakobebrey.com

Design: Damion Chew | www.damionchewdesign.com

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CLUBHOUSE MEAL RESERVATIONS All meals are served in the Clubhouse. Drinks to be paid for on the day.

Day Sitting Cost ppMember

Cost ppPrimary Guest

Cost ppExtra Guest

No. Seats Reqd

Total Cost per Sitting

Friday Breakfast 08:30 – 10:00 £12.00 £12.00 £12.00 £

Friday Lunch 12:00 – 14:00 £6.00 £6.00 £28.00 £

Children’s Lunch 12:00 – 14:00 £12.90 £12.90 £12.90 £

Saturday Breakfast 08:30 – 10:00 £12.00 £12.00 £12.00 £

Saturday Lunch (first sitting) 11:30 £28.00 £28.00 £28.00 £

Saturday Lunch (second sitting) 14:00 £28.00 £28.00 £28.00 £

Children’s Lunch 12:00 – 14:00 £12.90 £12.90 £12.90 £

Sunday Breakfast 08:30 – 10:00 £12.00 £12.00 £12.00 £

Sunday Lunch (first sitting) 11:30 £6.00 £6.00 £28.00 £

Sunday Lunch (second sitting) 14:00 £6.00 £6.00 £28.00 £

Children’s Lunch 11:30 & 14:00 £12.90 £12.90 £12.90 £

In making this booking, you agree that should you leave the event without paying your drinks bill, payment may be drawn on the credit card detailed below. TOTAL (C) £

PAYMENT DETAILS:TOTAL COST OF SECTIONS A–C: £

Credit/Debit card details. Cheques to be made payable to: BRDC Ltd

Card type:

Card No:

Exp Date: Start Date:

Issue No: 3 digit security no:

Signature:

MAILING ADDRESS (if different to the address to which we send your Bulletin)

Name of Member (block capitals please)

Membership No: Contact Tel:

Email:

ADDITIONAL GUEST PASSESAdditional annual guest passes, valid for Clubhouse access at all Silverstone meetings in 2013, including the Silverstone Classic, can be purchased from the Club office. Please contact Sue Goold to order on +44 (0)1327 850923.

CAMPSITEPlot sizes (please circle size required)

Large: 48’ (14.6m) Medium: 45’ (13.7m) Small: 25’ (7.6m)

Requested Plot No

I agree to abide by Club Rule 9 as set out on page 28 of the 2013 BRDC Yearbook. I understand that abuse of the BRDC Campsite rules may place my membership of the BRDC in jeopardy.

Signature:

DISABLED CAR PARkING If you require a car pass for the dedicated area please complete below.

Car make/model:

Registration No:

CHILDREN’S TICkETSFor children aged 6–16 inclusive.Children aged 0–5yrs inclusive may attend the Silverstone Classic at no cost.

Day Price QtyFriday £5.00Saturday £5.00Sunday £5.003 Day £10.00TOTAL

TOTAL (A) £

Silverstone Classic 26–28 July 2013 – BOOkING FORM

Please complete this form in black ink. Closing Date: Monday 8 July 2013. All tickets/passes required will be sent before the event.Refunds will only be issued in exceptional circumstances.

Please return by fax to +44 (0)1327 850930, by post, or by email to [email protected] SILVERSTONE CLASSIC BOOkINGS, BRDC, SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 8TN

BRDC SILVERSTONE CLASSIC DINNER – FRIDAY 26 JULYPlease complete the following if you would like to attend the BRDC Silverstone Classic Dinner. Tables are set at 10.

No of tickets at £49 (inc VAT) TOTAL (B) £

VAT receipts available on request.

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Silverstone Classic | 26–28 July 2013 | Information ...€¦ · the Farm for the Silverstone Classic will sadly not be repeated. However, there will be a small bar and lavatories