A super weekend!!

baxlin · 15th July 2007, 14:41

Just got home from Brackley, home of the Honda F1 factory, they had a charity open day today. Too successful, I think, as over 5000 folks were there, and the facilities were shall we say stretched.

In theory, brilliant, park & ride from about 3 miles away, but there was a long queue for the coach, and queuing systems for the various tours. We didn't actually get round the factory, as the Q was estimated at an hour and a half, then the tour was up to 2 hours on top.

Saw Murray Walker and Jenson Button on the stage though, so all in all a good weekend, yesterday I had some laps around Silverstone in a Caterham, courtesy SWMBO (60th b'day pressie). I can recommend that!!!!

Ken · 15th July 2007, 15:18

Glad you had a good one, I would love to do Silverstone

Ken

lwindridge · 15th July 2007, 18:32

I did the Honda day today too - but I figured it was getting busy first thing so I did the factory tour early doors and went straight in.
Was nice to get around there again as I've been a few times as I was in a karting team who beat the honda guys a few times so got a free tour as a prize

I think if they do it again though they'll either restrict the ticket sales and do it over a couple of days or give time slots for the various activities on the tickets to bring the queues down some.

baxlin · 15th July 2007, 21:08

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Originally Posted by lwindridge

I did the Honda day today too - but I figured it was getting busy first thing so I did the factory tour early doors and went straight in.
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Now why didn't I think of that..........

lwindridge · 15th July 2007, 22:43

Found the car they were using for the pit stop challenge quite funny too - an F1 car with what sounded like a single piston lawnmower engine in it!
And Jenson's mum ringing him when he was on stage having a chat was most amusing

I was most impressed at the price they were selling off last season's clothing etc too - managed to get me a team jacket with zip in fleece for £25 and the quality is top notch!
Makes my Northern Face one look a little pricey I must admit!

I'll definitely be up for another event if they do one though and I'll plan the day out more now I know what they'll be doing and where!

15th July 2007, 14:41	#1
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,961 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	A super weekend!! Just got home from Brackley, home of the Honda F1 factory, they had a charity open day today. Too successful, I think, as over 5000 folks were there, and the facilities were shall we say stretched. In theory, brilliant, park & ride from about 3 miles away, but there was a long queue for the coach, and queuing systems for the various tours. We didn't actually get round the factory, as the Q was estimated at an hour and a half, then the tour was up to 2 hours on top. Saw Murray Walker and Jenson Button on the stage though, so all in all a good weekend, yesterday I had some laps around Silverstone in a Caterham, courtesy SWMBO (60th b'day pressie). I can recommend that!!!!

15th July 2007, 18:32	#3
lwindridge Regular poster Rover 75 CDT Conn SE Tourer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I did the Honda day today too - but I figured it was getting busy first thing so I did the factory tour early doors and went straight in. Was nice to get around there again as I've been a few times as I was in a karting team who beat the honda guys a few times so got a free tour as a prize I think if they do it again though they'll either restrict the ticket sales and do it over a couple of days or give time slots for the various activities on the tickets to bring the queues down some. __________________ Leigh Windridge 2001 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Tourer

15th July 2007, 22:43	#5
lwindridge Regular poster Rover 75 CDT Conn SE Tourer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Found the car they were using for the pit stop challenge quite funny too - an F1 car with what sounded like a single piston lawnmower engine in it! And Jenson's mum ringing him when he was on stage having a chat was most amusing I was most impressed at the price they were selling off last season's clothing etc too - managed to get me a team jacket with zip in fleece for £25 and the quality is top notch! Makes my Northern Face one look a little pricey I must admit! I'll definitely be up for another event if they do one though and I'll plan the day out more now I know what they'll be doing and where! __________________ Leigh Windridge 2001 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Tourer

15th July 2007, 15:18	#2
Ken Busy doing nothing! . Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6,373 Thanks: 33 Thanked 44 Times in 16 Posts	Glad you had a good one, I would love to do Silverstone Ken