Marc Marquez, Spanish. Photo from Wikipedia. Creative Commons.
ProblemWhat to watch first?
Answer
In the morning of Sunday August 27th if you are a motorbike racing fan, watch the previous qualifying events for tomorrow's great races at Silverstone.
If you subscribe to MotoGP.com on the web, or BT Sport or a local carrier.
You will be able to see the race with the top three contenders being Spanish, Italian and British - won't the British fans love that. The Spaniard Marquez, the Italian Rossi and English Cal Crutchlow.
Rossi is known as 'the GOAT'. That stand for Greatest Of All Time.
Valentino Rossi, Italian. Quatar. 2010. Photo by motoracereports, Picasa. From Wikipedia.
The three events are moto 2 and 3 and then the GP. In Europe the events usually start at 1 pm Uk time which is 2 pm in Europe which is one hour ahead. However, tomorrow, Sunday Aug 27 2017, the event starts at 3.30 pm.
Why so late? My family bike rider who was trained by one of the top riders says it may be due to the track temperature being so hot. The riders will be deciding at the last moment the hardness of the front and back tyres. (That is English spelling. Tires to American readers.)
Although you can stay on for a disco, after the race, 3.30-4.15, the spectators will be walking back to their cars and queuing to get out.
Those who were smart will have booked parking in advance at a reduced rate.
Food kiosks are around, in converted vans probably, which go from event to event. Expect to queue for food too. My family and friends are taking food and drink for the journey up and back.
Silverstone Racing Circuit is about one mile from Silverstone village which dates back to the Domesday Book. The village is in Northamptonshire. Not much else to see or do there - just one pub.
The journey back to London takes about an hour and a half, depending on traffic and road conditions. On Saturday Aug 26 a major accident involving a FedEx vehicle, another vehicle, and a van caused several fatalities, and the motorway was blocked in at least one direction for several hours.
This should be cleared by tomorrow and let's hope everybody stays safe on the roads with no jams.
I always think it's wise to be stocked up with food, drink, a blanket, a charger for your phone which plugs into the car cigarette lighter and a properly designed travel potty, or, failing that, something makeshift.
Nowadays, you can watch past races on catch up TV, so if you don't watch the race whilst it is actually happening, you can see it later.
In the evening I shall be watching the Notting Hill Carnival, which will be on again for the Bank Holiday Monday.
In the UK fans read Motorcycle News which is on sale at newsagents usually on Wednesdays. You may get pull out posters or double page spreads on motor event stars.
http://www.silverstone.co.uk
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Grand_Prix
wikipedia.org/ aug 27 2017 Silverstone
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentino_Rossi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Márquez
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