August Bank Holiday Monday: Essex Run

[Mattt]

I normally organise runs away from PH to limit numbers, but recently we discussed opening them up occasionally.

I see no other events organised for the Monday 29th August, Bank Holiday Monday, so believe it's a perfect excuse for a good run out.

The run will be around 100 miles, and will finish up for a late morning breakfast at a Diner with plenty of parking.

We will be departing at 7am from Boreham services on the A12 (CM2 5PY): Here

We will be gathering from 6:30am onwards - there's plenty of parking, BP fuel, food, toilets etc on site.

The route is tried, tested and perfected after a number of previous runs - and always gets good feedback. I'm not sure how much interest this will get, so for the moment if we limit it to 25 cars, then see how things go.

1. Mattt - TVR T350c

[Mattt]

1. Mattt - TVR T350c
2. PIGINAWIG - Evo X
3. AdamD - BMW Z4M

[Mattt]

I also have a TomTom ITN file for those with Satnav, will email out closer to the day.

[Mattt]

Julian - feel free to post up on Petrolhead Nirvana

[Mattt]

Dependant on numbers, I would envisage multiple groups - running at paces to suit everyone.

I find that around 5-7 cars is the maximum sensible in one 'grouping', without it turning into a procession.

[Mattt]

HVAC MATT said:

normal spot for mid way tea and biscuits?

I was thinking about skipping your place, and stopping in the carpark about 10 mins further on - if you know where I mean

[Mattt]

Nice variety of cars there

[Mattt]

Looking like a good turnout

[Mattt]

If we say 30 max then, then run 6 groups of 5?

[Mattt]

HVAC MATT said:

sounds good. im now after a pax seat as broken my wrist again!

Well that was silly!

[Mattt]

1. Mattt - TVR T350c
2. PIGINAWIG - Evo X
3. AdamD - BMW Z4M
4. Spiritof'76 - Escort Cosworth
5. 147GTA - Alfa 147 GTA
6. Poledriver - Cerbera
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8. MPoxon - TVR Griffith
9. gjf - Impreza
10.Richieboy3008 - £250 vw passat
11. Silver Surfer - NSX
12. The Lukas - TVR S3
13. Midgeman - Leon Cupra R
14. macky17 - Corvette C6 Z06
15. Roger200 - Clio 200
16. Drew986 - Mk1 Eunos roadster
17. Dunners - 944 Turbo S
18. IndyAndy777- Evo 8MR340
19. plenty - 968
20. Red Devil - MR2
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[Mattt]

Those who have TomTom and want ITN, drop me an email and ill send it over at the weekend.

[Mattt]

Spoken to the end point, 8 Ball Diner, and they will be providing a trophy for the car of the run - as judged by them.

They do a good breakfast, and their milkshakes are excellent.

[Mattt]

ITN file has been drafted, just being reviewed then will send out

[Mattt]

Sunday is looking good, so fingers crossed Monday stays the same way - too far out to predict properly though.

[Mattt]

Should be ok by that time - it might be busy in the morning around the crossing/Lakeside/Bluewater - but quietens down around lunchtime.

[Mattt]

Front grill is always good, or rear near exhaust.

[Mattt]

Yes, I'd rather not say for obvious reasons.

It has been used before for my Petrol-AM runs and always proves popular.

[Mattt]

Weather is still looking good for the run

[Mattt]

1. Mattt - TVR T350c
2. PIGINAWIG - Evo X
3. AdamD - BMW Z4M
4. Spiritof'76 - Escort Cosworth
5. 147GTA - Alfa 147 GTA
6. Poledriver - Cerbera
7. bobsan - GT3
8. MPoxon - TVR Griffith
9. gjf - Impreza
10. Richieboy3008 - £250 vw passat
11. Silver Surfer - NSX
12. The Lukas - TVR S3
13. Midgeman - Leon Cupra R
14. macky17 - Corvette C6 Z06
15. Roger200 - Clio 200
16. Drew986 - Mk1 Eunos roadster
17. Dunners - 944 Turbo S
18. IndyAndy777 - Evo 8MR340
19. plenty - 968
20. go vrs - Skoda Octavia
21. Slee - Fiesta ZS
22. Mcgtfour-celica GT4
23. Davetherave1970 - Griff 500
24. SuperVM - Pulsar GTi-R
25. Silver Surfer's mate - TTRS
26. Mattt's mate - BMW 330ci
27. FofS216 - Lancia Delta integrale
28.loydy - ibiza cupra
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Looking to be a good one.

Will probably run 5 groups of 6 cars, setting off at regular intervals from 6:30am - 7:00am, depending on when people arrive. There's a stop point after about an hour, at which people can shift groups around to suit.