Retro_Link Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 (edited) That's amazing! MAJORLY tempted Retro if you go I could meet you there? Also where is it?! Yeah definately thinking about it! It's Enstone, Oxfordshire... I'll google exactly where, but it should be within reach. EDIT: Here we go, near Chipping-Norton, also not far from Brackley, home of Mercedes! Also done a bit of googling on the cars they mention... The RE30, was 1981, and driven by Alain Prost. The RE40, was 1983, also driven by Prost (lost out on the title by 2 points to Piquet) The RE50, was 1984. The Benetton-Renault B195, Schumachers '95 winning car... And the R25, was of course this beauty, Fernando's 2005 winning car... Edited August 4, 2010 by Retro_Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goron_3 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I'm pretty sure that's like an hour or so from my house (Milton Keynes). I got on a bus from MK to Bicester yesterday which was 50mins or so and that looks about the same distance. Now to see if i can get the day off work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_prOdigy Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Curiously-shaped Lee McKenzie will front BBC1's coverage of Japanese GP in the stead of lanky asperger's guy Jake Humphrey, who's doing some Commonwealth Games presenting. No news on Jonathan Legard being replaced any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicktendo Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I'm getting a new car tomorrow (fiesta) which will cost me a lot less to do a round trip to Oxford and back... So I would also love to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Damnit. I want a shot in that simulator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 (edited) It's your chance to get close to the cars and see what life in F1 is really like. The day is packed full with activities, including a tour of some of the team's facilities, and you can even test your skills in the pit stop challenge. It's all designed to bring fans as close to the sport as possible by sharing the Renault F1 Team's passion for F1. Visitors will have the chance to: - Tour the Renault F1 Team's awarding-winning CAR Centre, (Computational Aerodynamics Research Centre), exhibition area and auditorium - Visit the Heritage and Communication Centre where historic Renault cars, including the RE30, RE40, RE50, Benetton F1 B195, and R25 are on display - Take part in an interactive pit stop challenge and steering wheel starting procedure simulation - Have their photo taken in the 2010 Renault F1 Team car - Meet some of the team's experienced mechanics - Get behind the wheel of the computer simulator and take control of the Renault F1 car - Test your reaction skills on the Renault F1 Team's BATAK machine - Inspect some of the team's historic trophies and famous memorabilia - Visit the Renault F1 Team's merchandise shop to purchase gifts for friends and family Time slots available per day are; 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm or 3:00pm. When you make your online booking we will do our best to ensure you are booked on your first choice time slot however this is subject to change as tours will be allocated on a first - come first - served basis Sweet! I'm a bit confused as to the time slots... 9.00, 11.00, 1.00, 3.00... do you think you get the whole day there to look around but these are the times you can be shown round the factory, or do you have to turn up for your visit at one of these times and you just get a few hours there? Edited August 4, 2010 by Retro_Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goron_3 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Mate that is so awesome! A picture of you inside the car, that's one to show the grandchildren! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicktendo Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I think we should have a mini N-E meet there one day :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goron_3 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I think we should have a mini N-E meet there one day :p N-e represent! I do find it funny how there's only about 5 or 6 of us actually posting in this thread Everyone else doesn't know what they're missing, it's been a fascinating season so far. I hope everyone here gets F1 2010 on the 360!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicktendo Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I hope everyone here gets F1 2010 on the PS3!! Already got it reserved at play.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 The Renault factory thing looks cool, always heard good reports on it in the past. If i was in the country i'd definitely go. F1 2010 is a must have! I'll be going for PS3 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellmeister Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Great race last weekend. Felt sorry for Vettel. His face and actions on the podium were great as awkward as it was to watch I couldn't help but laugh at him. He has it hard. Felt bad for Hamilton, so unlucky the car wouldn't keep him in the race even though he clearly wasn't fast enough anyway. Red Bull as just so quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodleman Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Yeah i'm also getting F1 2010 on the PS3. I hate the August break thing another 3 weekends until Spa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Emblem Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Another PS3 player here. Now I'm sure you guys know what incident last week really got to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I'm going to be buying the PS3 version aswell :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I guess I'm getting it on PS3 aswell then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goron_3 Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 You all own the wrong console. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I own the wrong console. Seriously. Fixed for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 You all own the wrong console. Seriously. I own both, but I'm afraid majority wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Emblem Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I own both, but I'm afraid majority wins. The same with me, I only really know N-Europe members interested in the sport. So majority here get it for PS3 so do I. Why not get a PS3 so you aren't left out, second hand consoles should be affordable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaggle64 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 You guys do realize there is an entire board for this sort of nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goron_3 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Yeah a second hand PS3 is rather tempting, seeing as you guys are the only ones I know interested in F1. So guys, it's the summer break. We've got 5 drivers within ONE win of each other, Lewis is just trailing the underdog Webber who has shockingly won more than anyone else this season, with Jenson just behind. Mclaren seem to be slipping back just a bit whilst Ferrari seem to be closing in on Red Bull, who like Mclaren are eventually going to have to back one driver. Alonso was far behind after an unlucky season (with the occasional mistake) but is clawing his way back into it. My question is: Who do YOU want to win the title and why? Personally, I would love for Alonso or Webber to win it. Webber is a true gentleman and a top racer who always seems to have pushed the rubbish cars he was in to their limit, it's a shame he joined Williams in 2005 and not Renault because he could've got some race wins sooner. His form this year has been brilliant and I'm very impressed with his attitude towards his racing. He may not have the qualy pace that Vettel has but his race pace, as proved in Hungary, is spot on. Alonso just speaks for himself, he has been fantastic this season. Kimi won his first race for Ferrari and then took the title, it'd be great if Alonso could match it. Fuck Vettel. He acts like a spoilt brat and i've had enough of his finger wagging after qualifying! Jenson to me has no chance, Lewis has easily outdone him for the last few races, esp on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I'll be hoping for an Alonso win overall, having supported him since f3000 back in the days when i had time to follow pretty much every form of motorsport. If he can't manage it then I'd really like to see Webber win, I've always liked him, not sure why he seems to be so underrated. As long as McLaren don't win anything it can't be too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaggle64 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Well I'm a dyed in the wool Hamilton fan, so obviously I'd be delighted to see him take his second though I wouldn't mind to much if Button took the double for Britain. I think I'd also quite like to see Webber take the crown, for the novelty of a new Australian F1 champ after thirty years and I can't imagine he'll have many more chances left to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 So long as Button doesn't win... sorry but I don't want the record books acknowledging him as a multiple world champion! Webber or Vettel for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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