What the heck is PistonFest?
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Kermit power said:
It was a camping weekend at a racing venue which was a load more fun than BTaP, and also a whole load cheaper. Sadly it didn't make any profit for PH Central, so it got dropped from the agenda.
A bit too low rent and not really an event popular with the PH elite for whom even BTaP can be said to be slumming it.There doesn't appear to be any interest in a cheaper fun weekend for the ordinary PH'er, based around camping and beer rather than penguin suits and four star hotels.
Balmoral Green said:
Kermit power said:
It was a camping weekend at a racing venue which was a load more fun than BTaP, and also a whole load cheaper. Sadly it didn't make any profit for PH Central, so it got dropped from the agenda.
A bit too low rent and not really an event popular with the PH elite for whom even BTaP can be said to be slumming it.There doesn't appear to be any interest in a cheaper fun weekend for the ordinary PH'er, based around camping and beer rather than penguin suits and four star hotels.
Balmoral Green said:
Kermit power said:
It was a camping weekend at a racing venue which was a load more fun than BTaP, and also a whole load cheaper. Sadly it didn't make any profit for PH Central, so it got dropped from the agenda.
A bit too low rent and not really an event popular with the PH elite for whom even BTaP can be said to be slumming it.There doesn't appear to be any interest in a cheaper fun weekend for the ordinary PH'er, based around camping and beer rather than penguin suits and four star hotels.
How many BTaPs have you been to where you got to hide Vixpy's tent at the other end of a field and watch him have a paddy?
It doesn't need everyone to go, but surely there would be enough people interested to generate a reasonable showing?
Kermit power said:
Balmoral Green said:
Kermit power said:
It was a camping weekend at a racing venue which was a load more fun than BTaP, and also a whole load cheaper. Sadly it didn't make any profit for PH Central, so it got dropped from the agenda.
A bit too low rent and not really an event popular with the PH elite for whom even BTaP can be said to be slumming it.There doesn't appear to be any interest in a cheaper fun weekend for the ordinary PH'er, based around camping and beer rather than penguin suits and four star hotels.
How many BTaPs have you been to where you got to hide Vixpy's tent at the other end of a field and watch him have a paddy?
It doesn't need everyone to go, but surely there would be enough people interested to generate a reasonable showing?
Edited by Bob the Planner on Tuesday 26th October 12:16
The lack of a PF event is not about lack of profit as BTaP is run at cost level (genuinely).
The main reason for not continuing with PF is the apparent lack of interest, yes we have 30 or so folk who are keen to attend but it was on a slow decline towards the end of it's life and the decision was made to not renew in 2008. I guess it has been off-radar since then, with the effort being put into arranging the monthly Sunday Service meets instead.
I am talking with two of our partners to explore the possibilities of a PF style event in 2011, but it is just a discussion at this stage, although there are some good possibilities being raised.
The main reason for not continuing with PF is the apparent lack of interest, yes we have 30 or so folk who are keen to attend but it was on a slow decline towards the end of it's life and the decision was made to not renew in 2008. I guess it has been off-radar since then, with the effort being put into arranging the monthly Sunday Service meets instead.
I am talking with two of our partners to explore the possibilities of a PF style event in 2011, but it is just a discussion at this stage, although there are some good possibilities being raised.
Cotty said:
Slinky said:
Very true chap, it scares me to think what the average cost of BTaP is per head (all in)..
I think this year its working out £100 for a shared room and meal then you have to add on fuel and your bar billEdited by Cotty on Tuesday 26th October 22:15
Garlic, totally understand the position of lack of attendees, it's just a shame that there isn't a more "grass roots" type of event...
Garlick said:
We just might return in 2011, and are looking at ways to keep the ticket price low (sub £30)
As a suggestion, might it be better to look at something central such as the Silverstone Classic weekend, rather than heading off to the tundra?
Getting to do 360 degree spins on track and absolutely not at all really not even think about doing 1080 spins in neighbouring fields to the delight of American security guards was great fun, but hammering tent pegs into permafrost was a right pain in the arse!
Kermit power said:
Garlick said:
We just might return in 2011, and are looking at ways to keep the ticket price low (sub £30)
As a suggestion, might it be better to look at something central such as the Silverstone Classic weekend, rather than heading off to the tundra?
Getting to do 360 degree spins on track and absolutely not at all really not even think about doing 1080 spins in neighbouring fields to the delight of American security guards was great fun, but hammering tent pegs into permafrost was a right pain in the arse!
I thoroughly enjoyed it. Not too sure on the camping inside the circuit at Silverstone though, may have to be one of the other tracks with a decent event on.
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