Formula 1 Testing - Silverstone 2006

Joe T · 03-01-2006, 18:08

As already mentioned in one or two threads around here, there is F1 testing at Silverstone a number of times this year.

I have already booked a number of days off work to go to this. Its a great day out, mostly cos tis free

and you can get into reasonably good postions to shoot the cars from.

Anyway, the dates I am going are as follows:

23 February 2006

25 April 2006

26 April 2006

17 May 2006

If any of you want to come along, that would be really good. The more the merrier!

The full Silverstone calender for 2006 can be found here

My pictures from the last time I went (back in September last year) are here

Looking forward to seeing some of you there!

RobertP · 03-01-2006, 18:15

How much activity is there on these testing days? Do you wait all day for a car to go round a few times or is there something happening all the time?

1st date is my birthday so I may not be able to make that one but it certainly sounds interesting.

MyPix · 03-01-2006, 18:16

Count me in for at least two of those dates....

MyPix

MyPix · 03-01-2006, 18:18

well, when i went in september last year there were at least five teams with two cars each with almost constant runs all day, there was a break for lunch for an hour with no activity..
but you can get right upto the fence about 30 mtrs from the track just before the pit entry lane

MyPix

***Steve*** · 03-01-2006, 18:22

The dates in April look pretty good to me. I would like to drop in on my family in the UK around then anyway so I might see if I can't fit in two days at Silverstone as well.

We got some great shots there last year.

minimeeze · 03-01-2006, 18:23

Sounds like a great idea for a day out...even the B/F will be happy

IanC_UK · 03-01-2006, 18:58

Hmmm i may have to pop along for a couple of these, specially a si only live 15 minutes from there !

Isnt particularly sharp, but as it was a first attempt with Matts 800mm Sigma its not bad !

Matt · 03-01-2006, 19:10

Not being one to turn down a great photo opportunity, I think I will pop along aswell.

I think I left my chain link tripod there last time.

Taken with Matt's Sigma 800mm, when he could get it back form other TPF members.

***Steve*** · 03-01-2006, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

Taken with Matt's Sigma 800mm, when he could get it back form other TPF members.

You have to watch that Ian, turn your back and he's off with your kitt

***Dave*** · 03-01-2006, 19:18

I'll be up for one of the 1st 2 dates......just need to get a telephoto now

Matty · 03-01-2006, 19:18

i might book one of these too, wanted to get there last time but couldnt get the time off

mrgubby · 03-01-2006, 19:45

Will have to check on the dates but should be ok for at least one of them

***Dave*** · 03-01-2006, 19:51

Really want to see how fast these things are .....only seen Formula 3000 years ago in Birmingham road circuit.....although have seen GP bikes

***Steve*** · 03-01-2006, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJW

Really want to see how fast these things are .....only seen Formula 3000 years ago in Birmingham road circuit.....although have seen GP bikes

That was one of my main reasons for wanting to go last time, you’ll certainly get panning practice. As for the noise they make…this little girl had the right idea

IanC_UK · 03-01-2006, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

You have to watch that Ian, turn your back and he's off with your kitt

hmmmmmm

This isnt me using Matts lens !

Good close up of his new tripod though

Oh and be prepared for major chimping sessions

***Dave*** · 03-01-2006, 20:03

Ear plugs...good idea...went to the Monster Truck show in Birmingham indoors last year ...how loud. Then they brought a miniature jet dragster in.....too much

IanC_UK · 03-01-2006, 20:04

ear plugs are a must if you are there for any length of time, these cars are loud, VERY loud !

03-01-2006, 18:08	#1 (permalink)
Joe T Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Amersham, Bucks Posts: 978	Formula 1 Testing - Silverstone 2006 As already mentioned in one or two threads around here, there is F1 testing at Silverstone a number of times this year. I have already booked a number of days off work to go to this. Its a great day out, mostly cos tis free and you can get into reasonably good postions to shoot the cars from. Anyway, the dates I am going are as follows: 23 February 2006 25 April 2006 26 April 2006 17 May 2006 If any of you want to come along, that would be really good. The more the merrier! The full Silverstone calender for 2006 can be found here My pictures from the last time I went (back in September last year) are here Looking forward to seeing some of you there! __________________ My Photography D70, 18-70, 50 f1.8, Sigma 105, Sigma 120-300 f2.8, 1.4 TC

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RobertP Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Woodford Essex Posts: 841	How much activity is there on these testing days? Do you wait all day for a car to go round a few times or is there something happening all the time? 1st date is my birthday so I may not be able to make that one but it certainly sounds interesting.

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MyPix Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gloucester UK Posts: 745	Count me in for at least two of those dates.... MyPix

03-01-2006, 18:18	#4 (permalink)
MyPix Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gloucester UK Posts: 745	well, when i went in september last year there were at least five teams with two cars each with almost constant runs all day, there was a break for lunch for an hour with no activity.. but you can get right upto the fence about 30 mtrs from the track just before the pit entry lane MyPix

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*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,282	The dates in April look pretty good to me. I would like to drop in on my family in the UK around then anyway so I might see if I can't fit in two days at Silverstone as well. We got some great shots there last year.

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minimeeze Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Aldershot, Hants Posts: 567	Sounds like a great idea for a day out...even the B/F will be happy

03-01-2006, 18:58	#7 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	Hmmm i may have to pop along for a couple of these, specially a si only live 15 minutes from there ! Isnt particularly sharp, but as it was a first attempt with Matts 800mm Sigma its not bad !

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Matt Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,326	Not being one to turn down a great photo opportunity, I think I will pop along aswell. I think I left my chain link tripod there last time. Taken with Matt's Sigma 800mm, when he could get it back form other TPF members.

03-01-2006, 19:18	#10 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 15,379	I'll be up for one of the 1st 2 dates......just need to get a telephoto now

03-01-2006, 19:18	#11 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	i might book one of these too, wanted to get there last time but couldnt get the time off

03-01-2006, 19:45	#12 (permalink)
mrgubby Been here a while Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 328	Will have to check on the dates but should be ok for at least one of them

03-01-2006, 19:51	#13 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 15,379	Really want to see how fast these things are .....only seen Formula 3000 years ago in Birmingham road circuit.....although have seen GP bikes

03-01-2006, 20:03	#16 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 15,379	Ear plugs...good idea...went to the Monster Truck show in Birmingham indoors last year ...how loud. Then they brought a miniature jet dragster in.....too much

03-01-2006, 20:04	#17 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	ear plugs are a must if you are there for any length of time, these cars are loud, VERY loud !