July 5 - Qualifying

Today is Qulifying

Andy and I would be at Silverstone. Gwyn and Michele would be at Windsor Castle.

Got up, showered, and we went to breakfast. Our bus was to meet us in front of the Arden at 7:45. Only 10 minutes late today. We took a different route once we got closer, and it was to lot 22 where we should have been yesterday.

Andy went off to the Asten Martin Hospitatility Suite, and I wandered in to the regular entrance gate. I talked with some of the Military people that were there. One had a game to play that matched the picture of the weapon to the name. After talking to a few more soldiers I wandered off to find Club Corner. Bought a water in an aluminum bottle. Stopped and asked along the way, and was about a 20 minute walk. Eventually found it, and climbed the stairs. Sat down next to David and Erin who also were from our tour. I got there during a break in the action. The sweepers came out to clean the track, kind of like a Zamboni at the ice rink. Watched FP3, then went to find the rest rooms and lunch. A long line for the men's trough, and then another long line for the wood fired pizza. It was pretty good. Found a picnic table with a couple at the other end. He offered me his leftover fries but I declined. Another nice family came by. The dad was 81, but looked good for his age. We chatted for a while. His family surprised him last year and brought him to Silverstone for his 80th.

Went back to my seat and watched quali. Everytime Lewis or Lando drove by everyone cheered. In the end, Max took pole. A few of us Red Bull fans cheered.

It was now a bit after 5:00 since there was a red flag during quali. I made my way back to the bus, only taking one wrong turn. On the bus the AC was not working. After getting back to the Arden, we went back to the room, and then down to the bar for our free drink. I had a mocktail and Andy had a Guiness. Ordered our Uber and headed off to The Piston Club. The food was good. Back to the hotel. I called Gwyn and she shared her day with me. Back to the room, got my earplugs, and bed.