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Combe ChatJun 15, 2020
Combe TV – Episode 22 – SPECIAL “START YOUR ENGINES” Episode!
Combe TV – Episode 22 – SPECIAL “START YOUR ENGINES” Episode!
Thursday, 25 June, 7pm Hosted by commentator Chris Dawes.
Following months of lockdown, and no racing since the end of the 2019 season, we are on the verge of the 2020 Castle Combe Racing Club race season at Castle Combe Circuit commencing on Saturday 4th July!
Join Chris as he hosts a show which will give you all the details you need to know of how the day will be run, what you can expect, and what will be expected of everyone attending the circuit on the day.
The show will feature information for drivers and officials from the people who have been working flat out in the background to make this race day happen! Ken Davies (CCRC Chairman), Dr Sue Smith (Chief Medical Officer), Steve Weston (Competitions Director), and Richard Beard (Marshals Secretary & Chief Marshal) will all be live on the show to provide their respective information, along with a video from Rod Bennett about scrutineering.
Once everyone has provided their information we will be able to take some questions from the viewers, so make sure you are watching, and if your questions have not been answered already, then please do ask away at the end. (Please note that if your questions are asked whilst we still work through the main part of the show, they may be missed when we get to the Q&A section).
We will be covering:
- Circuit Matters (incl. arrival, paddock access, car parking, food/drink overnight stays, programmes, etc.)
- Medical (incl. Covid-19, medical centre procedures incl. concussion protocols, Medcar, drivers’ PPE)
- Marshals (incl. car parking, sign-on, welfare, race morning, briefing time & place, on post, etc.)
- Race Administration (incl. sign-on, location, license check, club membership, limited tickets, change of details, out of session practice procedure, spectating restrictions, media, etc.)
- Scrutineering
- On-track activities (incl. paddock, grid, pits & assembly areas, safety car, rescue, race stoppages, driving standards, judicial – how & where disputes will be resolved, etc.
Sadly, the same as all other sporting events, there can be no spectators. But we will be providing the information about audio commentary on TSL, and audio/visual coverage on the Circuit’s Facebook and YouTube channels!!
Show can now be watched live (& recorded) from any of the following locations from 7pm tonight:
https://www.facebook.com/ccracingclub/videos/2846575718961956/
https://www.facebook.com/CastleCombeCircuit/videos/569246553783136/
https://www.facebook.com/cdawescomms/videos/253493069280453/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHsxJFA1zzE (Castle Combe Circuit’s YouTube channel)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U7VEZdNLXU (Chris Dawes Media’s YouTube Channel)
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Previous Combe TV shows can be viewed by visiting:
www.facebook.com/castlecombecircuit/live
www.youtube.com/user/CastleCombeCircuitUK
Thanks to:
www.opendawestraining.co.uk
www.flatoutmedia.org
Episode 21 – with Mission Motorsport’s CEO & Founder James Cameron!
Originally streamed on Sunday, 14 June, hosted by Chris Dawes Media - Commentator/Presenter/Voice-over.
Following 17 years’ service in the forces, James created this award-winning charity back in 2012 to help those whose lives he’d seen impacted by military service.
Mission Motorsport has only grown to this day, to offer vital assistance to those affected by military operations by engagement through the world of motorsport.
www.missionmotorsport.org/
Join the team as they discuss this incredible charity with James, LIVE on Facebook…
**ALSO NOW LIVE ON YOUTUBE!!**
https://youtu.be/m9zDTRW8mqM
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Full story: https://castlecombecircuit.co.uk/…/miss…
Previous Combe TV shows can be viewed by visiting:
www.facebook.com/castlecombecircuit/live
Thanks to:
www.chrisdawescomms.co.uk
www.opendawestraining.co.uk
www.flatoutmedia.org
Episode 20 – with NG Road Racing's Steve Bostock
Combe TV – Episode 20 – with NG Road Racing's Steve Bostock!
Sunday, 7 June, 7pm with Tom Davis and Chris Dawes Media - Commentator/Presenter/Voice-over.
Steve has been a large part of NG Road Racing’s incredible successes over the last few decades – a club which is now undoubtedly one of the largest and most popular in the country.
He’s also performed a stint working within Race Control of the fabled BSB series.
Join the team as they discuss Steve’s two-wheeled career so far, LIVE on Facebook…
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Full story: https://castlecombecircuit.co.uk/…/ng-r…
Previous Combe TV shows can be viewed by visiting:
www.facebook.com/castlecombecircuit/live
Thanks to:
www.chrisdawescomms.co.uk
www.opendawestraining.co.uk
www.flatoutmedia.org
Episode 19 – with Swamp Thing 4x4 Monster Truck driver, Tony Dixon
Combe TV – Episode 19 – with Swamp Thing 4x4 Monster Truck driver, Tony Dixon!
Sunday, 31 May, 7pm with Tom Davis and Chris Dawes Media - Commentator/Presenter/Voice-over.
Tony has piloted his unforgettable 2000bhp monster truck at countless shows around the UK and Europe. He is one of the few European drivers to have performed within the US-conceived Monster Jam show franchise, and even starred in his own TV series entitled Monster Mania.
(Information and merchandise at www.swampthing4x4.co.uk)
Join the team as they discuss Tony’s incredible story so far, LIVE on Facebook…
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Full story: https://castlecombecircuit.co.uk/…/swam…
Previous Combe TV shows can be viewed by visiting:
www.facebook.com/castlecombecircuit/live
Thanks to:
www.chrisdawescomms.co.uk
www.opendawestraining.co.uk
www.flatoutmedia.org
Episode 18 – Motorsport Restart Forum Bank Holiday Special
Combe TV – Episode 18 – Motorsport Restart Forum Bank Holiday Special!
Monday, 25 May, 11am with Tom Davis and Chris Dawes Media - Commentator/Presenter/Voice-over.
We’re mixing things up for the bank holiday weekend to bring you a one-off live motorsport forum that will feature in-depth discussions on the 2020 race season and the very unfamiliar issues it’s currently facing.
Joining us for this special event will be Castle Combe’s Competition Secretary, Steve Weston, as well as the circuit’s Chief Marshal, Richard Beard, to help talk through topics such as the very recent development that racing could commence again as soon as 4 July.
Join the panel LIVE on Facebook…
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Full story: https://castlecombecircuit.co.uk/…/comb…
Previous Combe TV shows can be viewed by visiting:
www.facebook.com/castlecombecircuit/live
Thanks to:
www.chrisdawescomms.co.uk
www.opendawestraining.co.uk
www.flatoutmedia.org
Episode 17 – with Formula Ford 1600 Champ, Luke Cooper
Combe TV – Episode 17 – with Formula Ford 1600 Champ, Luke Cooper!
Wednesday, 20 May, 7pm with Tom Davis and Chris Dawes Media - Commentator/Presenter/Voice-over.
The 2018 champion in Castle Combe’s fiercely-contested Formula Ford 1600 league, local lad Luke has his fair share of FF and karting medals throughout his impressive racing career so far. With his family, he also helps run the kart track, skid pan and off-road 4x4 experiences at the circuit through www.drivetechltd.co.uk.
Join the team as they discuss his time on the track and his plans for future races, LIVE on Facebook…
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Full story: https://castlecombecircuit.co.uk/…/form…
Previous Combe TV shows can be viewed by visiting:
www.facebook.com/castlecombecircuit/live
Thanks to:
www.chrisdawescomms.co.uk
www.opendawestraining.co.uk
www.flatoutmedia.org
Episode 16 – with GT Championship Class A winner, Steve Putt
Combe TV – Episode 16 – with GT Championship Class A winner, Steve Putt!
Sunday, 17 May, 7pm with Tom Davis and Chris Dawes Media - Commentator/Presenter/Voice-over.
Known as the pilot of the infamous, flame-spitting Mazda RX-7 that he’s used throughout his entire competitive career to date, Plymouth-based Steve has racked up over 50 podiums so far, with highlights including claiming the Class A trophy in the Castle Combe GT Championship in 2018.
Join the team as they discuss Steve’s motorsport plans & life so far, LIVE on Facebook…
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Full story: https://castlecombecircuit.co.uk/…/gt-c…
Previous Combe TV shows can be viewed by visiting:
www.facebook.com/castlecombecircuit/live
Thanks to:
www.chrisdawescomms.co.uk
www.opendawestraining.co.uk
www.flatoutmedia.org
Episode 15 – with F1 commentator, Ben Edwards
Combe TV – Episode 15 – with F1 commentator, Ben Edwards!
Wednesday, 13 May, 7pm with Tom Davis and Chris Dawes Media - Commentator/Presenter/Voice-over.
Ben is arguably the current ‘voice of F1,’ commentating on the prestigious sport for Channel 4 after a four-year stint performing the same job with the BBC.
A racer himself, he started in Formula Fords in 1987 – a series he is still involved in – competing at Castle Combe Circuit regularly, including as recently as 2019 when he took part in the circuit's very own Formula Ford Championship on Easter Monday's Howard’s Day meeting, in his infamous red Van Diemen RF92.
Join the team as they discuss Ben’s action-packed career on & off track so far, LIVE on Facebook…
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Full story: https://castlecombecircuit.co.uk/…/%27v…
Ben Edwards’ website: www.benedwards.tv
Previous Combe TV shows can be viewed by visiting:
www.facebook.com/castlecombecircuit/live
Thanks to:
www.chrisdawescomms.co.uk
www.opendawestraining.co.uk
www.flatoutmedia.org
Episode 14 - Steve Parrish
Listen back to our chat with motorcycle/truck racer and TV star, Steve Parrish!
Episode 13 - Paul Lawrence
Listen back to our chat with motorsport journalist/historian, Paul Lawrence!
Episode 12 - Richard & Jacky Beard
Listen back to our chat with the circuit’s Marshal Secretary, Richard Beard!
Episode 11 – Brian and Ilsa Cox
Listen back to our chat with this iconic racing duo
Episode 10 - Aims Hill
Listen back to our chat with one of our great Action Day drifters!
Episode 8 - Rob Jones
As well as being a staple at all of Castle Combe’s motorcycle events since he took on the role of Chief Instructor in 2007, Rob is also an avid racer in his own right, competing since 1981 in various club races.
Episode 7 - Karun Chandhok
Listen back to our fantastic chat with Formula One's Karun Chandhok
Episode 6 - Adam & Gary Prebble
Listen back to our chat with brothers Adam & Gary - veterans of the Castle Combe Circuit racing community
Episode 5 - Chris Dawes
We interview one of our own!
Episode 4 - Alyn James
Enjoy episode 4 of Combe Chat with Alyn James
Episode 3- Peter Coleman from VP Fuels
Episode Three - Peter Coleman from VP Fuels
Episode 2 - Nigel Greensall
Listen back to our chat with Nigel Greensall
Episode 1 - The Launch
Join us for the launch of Combe Chat - updates and interviews with Castle Combe Circuit's finest plus the general ramblings of Dawes and Davis