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Allyc85

10th July 2008, 20:30

Ive been checking the website for a while now, but theres no spectator info, so I was hoping somebody could point out some good stages to go to etc :)

Alastair.

jbanbury

11th July 2008, 08:48

If you want to see the cars twice you have two options .... Margam or Walters.

Rallyst3ve

11th July 2008, 08:53

Cheers for the speccy info ;)
What's margam like???

Looking forward to this one as its one of the only top welsh events ive never been to cos its always the day before i go on holiday but making the effort to go this year was thinking bout goin last yr but that was messed up by the floods lets hope that doesnt happen again :D

jbanbury

11th July 2008, 12:44

Margam is a pretty long stage ... hugh jump about 3/4 of the way through the stage ;)

Allyc85

11th July 2008, 13:16

:D Sounds great, how do I get there?

Rallyst3ve

11th July 2008, 14:14

jbanbury
Margam is a pretty long stage ... hugh jump about 3/4 of the way through the stage ;)

Yeah they got quite a bit of air on that jump last year.

Im probably gonna go to Walters Arena as you will see the two stages plus would be able to see them at service.
Are they just running Walters as a short stage or is it part of Rheola much longer stage etc???

jbanbury

11th July 2008, 18:08

Walters is 6.64 miles

I'll be doing the jump in Margam, service, somewhere in Walters Arena and the finish ramp

Rallyst3ve

12th July 2008, 12:25

Good entry :) but no Andy Burton yet hope he can get the engine right in time :(
Also been told that Jon Ingram isn't going to be doing this rally.

306 Cosworth

13th July 2008, 22:52

Burton will be there, Entry has been submitted :up:

If you want to see what the jump is like view here

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=MRdUAjYwdso

and here

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=flBm46WuyRI

Rallyst3ve

13th July 2008, 23:05

306 Cosworth
Burton will be there, Entry has been submitted :up:

:D :D Good news

Got my new vid camera now so lookin foward to gettin some decent footage of the Peugeot Cosworth. Although dont think it would work well if the weather turns out like the Quinton that was a mission to film in that :p

Allyc85

14th July 2008, 10:27

:D Very happy to hear Andy will be there!!

How do you get to the jump in Margam and is it known what time the stages are as I cant get to wales till after 10am.

Cheers.

T.BROADHURST

14th July 2008, 11:18

If you want to see the cars twice you have two options .... Margam or Walters.

Any times please

Tombo

306 Cosworth

14th July 2008, 15:11

:D Very happy to hear Andy will be there!!

How do you get to the jump in Margam and is it known what time the stages are as I cant get to wales till after 10am.

Cheers.

Margam is SS1 for Nat As and starts just before 10.

Rallyst3ve

14th July 2008, 15:44

Is Margam a good stage aint be to that one before??

nathanjenk

14th July 2008, 17:11

Does any one know what time the first walters arena stage starts.

Cheers

Allyc85

14th July 2008, 18:21

Margam is SS1 for Nat As and starts just before 10.

Looks like im gonna have to be in work extra early, then drive like an angry mofo to get there on time then.

Rallyst3ve

14th July 2008, 18:29

astraracer20
Looks like im gonna have to be in work extra early, then drive like an angry mofo to get there on time then.

Good luck on that one :D :D
What time av u got to be in at work???

Allyc85

14th July 2008, 20:29

jbanbury

15th July 2008, 17:30

Bear in mind that you cant drive to anywhere near the jump in Margam (unless your're signed on as media).... and it's a very long walk to get there from the start.

Rallyst3ve

15th July 2008, 17:43

jbanbury
Bear in mind that you cant drive to anywhere near the jump in Margam (unless your're signed on as media).... and it's a very long walk to get there from the start.

Where's the best place to park for the Margam stage as it isnt a spectator stage this year and i never been there before im going to Walters first but want to try and see the Nationals three times so any info about parking wud be a help ;)

jbanbury

15th July 2008, 18:02

If your going to try and see the naionals 3 times, you dont want to be driving into any part of the Margam stage ... you'll be in there for the whole day. You could park close to the start in Bryn and walk in ... couple of nice hairpins about 10 minutes walk.

Rallyst3ve

15th July 2008, 18:40

jbanbury
If your going to try and see the naionals 3 times, you dont want to be driving into any part of the Margam stage ... you'll be in there for the whole day. You could park close to the start in Bryn and walk in ... couple of nice hairpins about 10 minutes walk.

Thanks for that info although i dont recon there would be enough time to watch most of the Nationals through the second run through Walters and then get to Margam in time but you never know might give it a try ;)
Think it will depend on whether Burton's still goin then i definately will want to go to Margam :D

Allyc85

15th July 2008, 20:23

Spectator Info here :)

http://www.swanseabayrally.com/userfiles/file/Spectator%20Map%202008.pdf

306 Cosworth

15th July 2008, 22:17

Bear in mind that you cant drive to anywhere near the jump in Margam (unless your're signed on as media).... and it's a very long walk to get there from the start.

It would take you the best part of the day to walk to the jump from the start :laugh:

Jon Ingram will now be there as well :up: :D

jbanbury

15th July 2008, 23:12

I did the walk last week ... it's a good couple of hours

One_Love_Rally_Love

16th July 2008, 08:45

first year going to swansea bay, would anyone be kind enough to mark the best spectator points on both stages as a reccomendation?

cheers

Rallyst3ve

16th July 2008, 10:45

One_Love_Rally_Love
first year going to swansea bay, would anyone be kind enough to mark the best spectator points on both stages as a reccomendation?

cheers

Im no expert on the stages around Neath but you cant go wrong with Walters Arena as you can see the cars for a good while. Plus there entering the Arena from the other way this year which is much better as its over a fast jump then into the arena.
Is anybody planning on going to Margam???

jbanbury

16th July 2008, 12:42

I'll be in Margam from 11:00 ish ... got to do Walters 1st for the clubmen ... then hop over to margam in time to get the clubmen through there.

MrJan

16th July 2008, 12:55

Well I work at a golf course and it takes me 3 and a half hours to cut greens and touch up the bunkers.

I think if im in at 4.30-500 I can be done by about 8 and its around 2 hours to Margam with spirited driving! itl be very tight!

That's some very spirited driving :laugh:

Too much money for me I'm afraid. With fuel the way it is there is no way that I can afford to shell out.

306 Cosworth

16th July 2008, 17:58

I'll be around the first 3 junctions of Margam all day, might even possibly take a walk down to Junction 5 for the final run of the day.

Rallyst3ve

16th July 2008, 18:15

Looks like Jon Ingram may have pulled out of the championship :confused:
Even though i want Burton to win the title would be a shame for the for the championship battle.

ryland.j

16th July 2008, 21:31

what time are the nationals through margam?

Rallyst3ve

16th July 2008, 21:59

ryland.j
what time are the nationals through margam?

Nationals at Margam

9:52 and 15:50

I think people who r goin to Margam are parking somewhere at Bryn ;)

306 Cosworth

16th July 2008, 22:53

Looks like Jon Ingram may have pulled out of the championship :confused:
Even though i want Burton to win the title would be a shame for the for the championship battle.

Where did you see that? News from his son and the man himself have said he'll be in Swansea.

Rallyst3ve

16th July 2008, 22:58

306 Cosworth
Where did you see that? News from his son and the man himself have said he'll be in Swansea.

WTF
Said in Motorsport News today that Ingram had pulled out of the Championship.
Just shows how much they know :D :D :D

Allyc85

17th July 2008, 18:22

ryland.j

17th July 2008, 21:19

There Is A Hairpin About 10 Minutes Walk Past The Jump Coming Into Walters Arena,but It's Uphill This Year,might Not Be So Good.

Rallyst3ve

17th July 2008, 22:11

ryland.j
There Is A Hairpin About 10 Minutes Walk Past The Jump Coming Into Walters Arena,but It's Uphill This Year,might Not Be So Good.

I will be on that hairpin for the Clubmans and there coming down hill into the hairpin actually ;)

jbanbury

17th July 2008, 22:21

I will be on that hairpin for the Clubmans and there coming down hill into the hairpin actually ;)

They are indeed coming downhill into the hairpin (they ran it uphill on the Red Dragon a couple of months ago) ... I'm planning on being on the inside it of ;)

Rallyst3ve

17th July 2008, 22:30

jbanbury
They are indeed coming downhill into the hairpin (they ran it uphill on the Red Dragon a couple of months ago) ... I'm planning on being on the inside it of ;)

I will be filming on the hairpin for the Clubmans come and say hello if ya see me :D
Im hoping that your get a pretty good view of the arena from there too

jbanbury

18th July 2008, 06:49

The Arena can just about be seen from the hairpin ... but you would need a bl***y good zoom. See you up there!

BGilbert

18th July 2008, 11:36

They are indeed coming downhill into the hairpin (they ran it uphill on the Red Dragon a couple of months ago) ... I'm planning on being on the inside it of ;)
Just make sure that beemer doesnt try and get you again mate!! Gutted im missing this one, got to work, so no rally for me :( You doing the coracle mate?

jbanbury

18th July 2008, 12:02

It's Ok Ben ... I wont be around long enough for the beemer to arrive ;) . Only staying there for the clubmen.

Yeah I'm planning to ... though as it's a couple of days before I go to Finland, it's still not 100%

MrJan

18th July 2008, 12:16

Bugger cant afford to go now, and I was really looking forward to it. The wheel bearing on my Focus started howling its ass off so ive had to have that replaced with a couple other bits and ive got to bend over for the goverment and pay my road tax at the end of the month, making me skint!

I hear that. Just had 4 new tyres, work done on the brakes and have the MOT and Tax coming out next month. Plus my brother will soon return from Canada and want his car back (it's actually on loan to me from him) so I'll have to buy a new one anyway. Add to that entry fees for a few events I'm doing and I have next to no money. Joy :D :rolleyes:

BGilbert

18th July 2008, 15:44

After looking at the stage times, ive decided to get up early from my after night shift sleep and get to walters for the second run, are the whole field running this stage? I will be at the hairpin just out of the arena. Cheers

ryland.j

18th July 2008, 19:54

sorry if i caused any confusion,my map reading isn't very good,probably see u there.

Rallyst3ve

18th July 2008, 21:03

BGilbert
After looking at the stage times, ive decided to get up early from my after night shift sleep and get to walters for the second run, are the whole field running this stage? I will be at the hairpin just out of the arena. Cheers

Yeah the whole field are running through Walters starting with Clubmans 8:48 but only Nationals run twice!

Im going to be in Walters all day marked out my filming locations so looking foward to getting some good footage :D Hopefully rain holds off dont know whether i can cope with another Quinton :s :D :D

MJW

18th July 2008, 21:33

Is Burton doing the rally or not?

306 Cosworth

18th July 2008, 22:21

Yes i've just had a message on the BRF, saying that him and Shelley are doing the rally tomorrow. Earlier in the week I was told they wouldn't be there but I couldn't say owt. I shall be one of the first ones to see them in action tomorrow on SS1 Margam at the first real corner :D

Rallyst3ve

18th July 2008, 22:39

306 Cosworth
Yes i've just had a message on the BRF, saying that him and Shelley are doing the rally tomorrow. Earlier in the week I was told they wouldn't be there but I couldn't say owt. I shall be one of the first ones to see them in action tomorrow on SS1 Margam at the first real corner :D

Great News
Would be fantastic if he wins :D

Any sign of Mr Ingram???

Rallyst3ve

18th July 2008, 23:19

Yep Ingram will be there for definate!

Actural Entry
http://www.tynecomp.co.uk/Results/MSA_gravel_08/swanseabay_08/1/entry.html

ryland.j

19th July 2008, 00:19

good news,come on the 306

Allyc85

19th July 2008, 11:33

Burton 13th after 2 stages. He was 16th through the first stage but 2nd on the next one.

I so wish I was there im bored out of my mind lol .

306 Cosworth

19th July 2008, 20:19

Had a long but enjoyable day today.

Day didn't start off so great as we arrived at the start of MArgam we were told we couldn't park up by the start so we parked in the gateway opposite the Golf Course (The finish to Afan Argoed on the 06 RD), walked up through the golf course and came up to Junction 6, spent the first 2 runs there, some good commitment there, AB spun it and Rod Bennet was far too fast in the Punto and managed to chuck it sideways instead of sliding straight on.

In the afternoon met up with Simon Clarke and Wayne Goldring, had over an hour to kill Then went to Jct 4 for the 205/BMs (round the triangle) then had another hour to kill and then watched the last run at Junction 5.

Very good day, everyone seemed to be going well, weather was kind too
Looked to me like Ingram had put the car on its side too, anyone know where?

Will have a top 3 video on in abit

Rallyst3ve

19th July 2008, 20:25

Had a good day at Walters couple of incidents there.

Shame about Burton goin out though. Spoke to Motorsport News at service and they said Burton had gone off on a hairpin in Resolven and went up a bank and got stuck :( dont know how much damage???

Im working on my Video now first event for new camera so dont know what it will be like but have plenty of AB in action ;) post it later today.

One_Love_Rally_Love

20th July 2008, 00:28

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNMYXM_5H78

brilliant day at the walters, theres a video i uploaded of a little air on a jump in the afternoon, feel free to comment ;) sorry about quality :eek:

Rallyst3ve

20th July 2008, 07:49

Heres my rally video preview :)

A few shots of Andy Burton
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=52DIjTDPoLQ

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=FpQ0bYvFlfQ

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=WOPe993KvHk

Yep Jon Ingram did go off in Walters arena theres a video of it on Youtube already ;)

gazza_1388

20th July 2008, 12:35

i got the vid of jon ingram going off in walters

jbanbury

20th July 2008, 17:03

I've uploaded a few photos from the day ...

http://www.rally-shots.com

Allyc85

20th July 2008, 18:17

Great pictures and videos! Im even more gutted that I couldnt go now!

306 Cosworth

20th July 2008, 22:21

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0aqzfUSMEs8

My Top 3 video from Margam.

One_Love_Rally_Love

20th July 2008, 22:36

some great videos there, does anyone have the overall results for the day, or weblink? :confused:

BGilbert

21st July 2008, 07:36

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/1228/colehz2.jpg

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/6387/subaruun8.jpg

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/9510/205tc4.jpg

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/6292/bmwhb1.jpg

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/4071/hackhw3.jpg

A few pics from the event. Will be up on the website tonight. Cheers