British GP 2013

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Dont worry sold it now for face value 45 quid, they do have for 30 if you want a crap seat.

Crap seat? You are aware theres no such thing. And last year I paid about £20 to sit on the front of the top tier over looking the star finish line. I had a wonderful view

[foreverblue 6,087]

To me the anything on the top tier is crap I prefer to be closer to the action which is why I am willing to pay a little bit more. 45 quid for a decent seat at a top class venue is nothing these days

Edited May 29, 2013 by foreverblue

[mickthemuppet 976]

THIS is part of a feature in speedwayXtra this week (speedwaystar.net)...

 

 

THE British Grand Prix at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium is the absolute jewel in the sport’s crown but the event just doesn’t happen like magic.

Preparation for the big night goes on throughout the year as Paul Bellamy and his team at BSI/IMG meticulously ensure that nothing is left to chance.

Although Saturday’s event will be the 13^th (hopefully not unlucky) staging of the British GP under the Millennium roof, mounting such a huge operation doesn’t get any easier.

It all begins on the Sunday prior to the meeting when the material used to build the track, stored locally under environmentally controlled conditions, is transported into the stadium by a convey of trucks.

The safety fence along with the air barriers will have arrived earlier in the SGP articulated truck that travels from one Grand Prix to another.

It is now a well-oiled operation, under the guidance of Ole Olsen and his Speed Sport team, and amazingly by Tuesday morning the track is laid although it will continue to be rolled and tyre-packed throughout the week in readiness for Friday afternoon’s practice.

Ole’s younger son Torben, Events Director at BSI, also arrives over the weekend to start a whole series of meetings with stadium officials to examine and re-examine every minute detail of the week’s schedule.

By Wednesday morning more members of the BSI team are in situ, going ahead with a general run through of everything that will take place over the next few days.

On Thursday Event Manager Gemma Fordham will co-ordinate meetings regarding Health & Safety, Security, Hospitality and general ticket arrangements.

Gemma is also the key figure when it comes to handing out passes and tickets for officials, riders, guests and media. Her feet will hardly touch the ground over the next four days organising all the activities of her colleagues.

More of the BSI team will now be at the stadium, co-ordinating with TV (for the first time this will be under the Eurosport rather than Sky banner), stadium lighting and sound, the big screen operators and checking all the hospitality facilities.

SGP Race Director Tony Olsson will also be on hand on Thursday along with referee Krister Kardell, ensuring that the track, pits and paddock are as required.

On Friday the whole operation swings into top gear. There will be meetings with the announcer and the camera crews, a rehearsal of the opening ceremony, a run through of what will take place at the CIP Methanol Club and much, much more.

At 15.30 the first riders’ briefing will take place under the direction of Olsson but Paul Bellamy will be there as well to inform about the opening ceremony, which will be unique to this particular GP.

At 17.00 practice will commence and should run for two hours. Once that is over the Speed Sport team will be back on the track, cleaning the air-fence and getting the racing surface back to pristine condition for Saturday evening. Much of this work will carry on throughout the night.

On Saturday a whole series of rehearsals and sound checks take place and at 13.00 Torben Olsen will chair the Production Meeting which details, minute-by-minute, and even second-by-second, the schedule for the rest of the day, who does what, when and where.

It is a comprehensive document, running to several pages, but it is a veritable bible for everybody concerned in ensuring that the big day goes without a hitch.

Phil, a great article on what happens backstage. Many thanks on a terrific posting.

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Thanks Mr Rising Yes it does sound like Telegenic and it will be fine with them guys, Seems strange to have to buy a ticket this year as doubt my Sky sports pass will work this year. I think I will just go to ticket office on the day and get a couple of seats for me and wife as not bothered about location.

[manchesterpaul 447]

45 quid ticket for a tenner I wd rather chuck it in the bin

 

£10.50?

 

Joking aside do hope you get to sell it.

Edited May 29, 2013 by manchesterpaul

[foreverblue 6,087]

 

 

£10.50?

 

Joking aside do hope you get to sell it.

Thanks I have sold it now at face value to a friend of a friend.

[T.N.T. 355]

Anyone that has a spare ticket or two should hang round the box office shop near the Prince of Wales as there is always ginto b people looking to buy tickets and you should expect no more than 75% of the face value

 

 

Won't be selling my ticket for love or money

Edited May 30, 2013 by T.N.T.

[Guest]

I have been listening to the BBC Radio 2 Chris Evans 'Breakfast Show' during which there was a resume of sporting events ahead this weekend, as well as comments on latest happenings in the 'world of sport'.

Among those mentioned I caught football, cricket, rugby union, women' football, truck racing, golf and 'super moto-cross'. Since then I have been thinking - 'I am sure there's another major event taking place?'

Can anyone help me please?

Edited May 30, 2013 by Guest

[racers and royals 8,719]

I have been listening to the BBC Radio 2 Chris Evans 'Breakfast Show' during which there was a resume of sporting events ahead this weekend, as well as comments on latest happenings in the 'world of sport'.

Among those mentioned I caught football, cricket, rugby union, women' football, truck racing, golf and 'super moto-cross'. Since then I have been thinking - 'I am sure there's another major event taking place?'

Can anyone help me please?

It`s the Derby at Epsom and the greyhound derby 1st round at Wimbledon that`s missing

[Agrotron 955]

Find it a little embarrassing that we can't fill Cardiff

[TheSmiler 420]

Find it a little embarrassing that we can't fill Cardiff

 

Yeah it's never been full though, not once so there's nothing new.

[foreverblue 6,087]

Cardiff is never full and half empty last year, fans havent got the money anymore, great event, cant imagine not going personally but in todays climate not surprising

[van wolfswinkel 635]

Find it a little embarrassing that we can't fill Cardiff

If they put more netting over more seats it would be full!. Went to a Wales rugby game there once, fantastic atmosphere, capacity of over 72000. I think the speedway has a capacity of over 60,000 so these days will never be full. Have been to most GPs since 2005, but found last year's the quietest, perhaps due to the lack of British success? Cant compare to the old Wembley finals for noise from 80000. If Woffy does well sure the noise will be incredible tomorrow. Don't know if I will be going yet, but happy to pay 29 quid(hasn't gone up for years,)and you can move around, as some people had to when a fight broke out 2 years ago!!.

[Guest]

It`s the Derby at Epsom and the greyhound derby 1st round at Wimbledon that`s missing

 

They probably were mentioned but I know what sport wasn't because I was especially listening for it!

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Given the attendances at all the other GPs , ESP Sweden , I think Cardiffs crowds are the envy of many !