Classic/Sports Cars Wanted For Bruntingthorpe Event 3rd Aug

[350Wedge]

Right hands up here who likes fast cars and even faster jet aircraft!!!!

Well if so i'm organising a classic and sports car display at Bruntingthorpe on the 3rd of August to Suppletment an aircraft event on the same day!

The day itself is a Memorial event for Jimmy Dell who was one of the most famous British test pilots after the second world war. He had a huge involvement with the English Electric Lightning as well as others such as the TSR2.

The highlight of the day will be three fast Taxi runs by one of the Lightnings based at Bruntingthorpe (they have two running aircraft but the other is out of service for repairs). Also doing high speed runs will be a Hunter, Buccaneer and Canberra.

Various other cold war era aircraft are on display such as a Victor, other Buccaneers, Sea Vixen, F104 Starfighter, Jet Provost etc.

You should also be able to see the now FLYING Vulcan XH558 in her hanger although this is not a specific part of this event.(entry to the hanger may be extra)

Posted below is a flyer for the event and also a photo I took at a Lightning run a bit earlier in the year.

Entry price is per the flyer, all of the money raised goes towards the upkeep of the aircraft and the construction of the Q Shed which will enable the Lightning Preservation Group to protect the aircraft from the elements.

I've been able to arrange a display area to initially accomodate 50 cars although more space can be found if needed.

Please drop me an e mail if you would like to attend or start a list here. I'll be there displaying my TVR, and going by the response of a couple of members on the VTST forum we'll have Lotus and Marcos as well.

Please contact me for any further details.... here is the flyer...



Oh and here is a photo of what you can expect from the Lightning runs !!

Edited by 350Wedge on Thursday 3rd July 09:58

[350Wedge]

ph1l5 said:

sounds interesting. will the cars be seperate from the normal car park then ?

There will be an area just for the show cars, where exactly i dont know as yet. On arrival any cars being displayed will be directed to a different area by the ATC guys doing the marshalling.

I'm in contact with the people who run the Lightnings and they will be the ones sorting the area for use. I'm hoping to be able to put up a map a bit closer to the date.

[350Wedge]

Excellent, hope you can make it. It will be a day out to remember...

So to start a list

1. 350Wedge - TVR 400SE
2. ph1l5 - TVR Chimaera (possible)

[350Wedge]

Would be great to see you both, Matt and Combine....!

Combine... It has to be the SEAC!! Lets have a Wedge takeover !!

1. 350Wedge - TVR 400SE
2. ph1l5 - TVR Chimaera (possible)
3. Matt172 - Lotus Elise (possible)
4. Combine - TVR 450SEAC (possible)

[350Wedge]

Keep em coming chaps... Space for lots more cars.... Have an area confirmed that will take 50 cars with ease.....

So far looks like it will be a TVR takeover All Marques welcome, the more the merrier !!!

1. 350Wedge - TVR 400SE
2. ph1l5 - TVR Chimaera (possible)
3. Matt172 - Lotus Elise
4. Combine - TVR 450SEAC (possible)
5. Gandalf - TVR 450SE
6. FlipflopGriff - TVR Griffith
7. Malc65apollo - TVR Chimaera

[350Wedge]

I can guarantee that once you have stood behind three full on afterburner lighting runs you will be as deaf as a post!!!

Tvrjock said:

Sounds like a good day out will bring the chim up (just a bit concerned that the planes will be louder than the chim)

1. 350Wedge - TVR 400SE
2. ph1l5 - TVR Chimaera (possible)
3. Matt172 - Lotus Elise
4. Combine - TVR 450SEAC (possible)
5. Gandalf - TVR 450SE
6. FlipflopGriff - TVR Griffith
7. Malc65apollo - TVR Chimaera
8. Tvrjock - TVR Chimaera

Edited by 350Wedge on Wednesday 2nd July 20:30

[350Wedge]

1. 350Wedge - TVR 400SE
2. ph1l5 - TVR Chimaera (possible)
3. Matt172 - Lotus Elise
4. Combine - TVR 450SEAC (possible)
5. Gandalf - TVR 450SE
6. FlipflopGriff - TVR Griffith
7. Malc65apollo - TVR Chimaera
8. Tvrjock - TVR Chimaera
9. Trimman - Noble M12 GTO (possible)
10. Roddy - TVR Tuscan

Edited by 350Wedge on Wednesday 2nd July 21:45

[350Wedge]

Whichever you like is fine with me....be it Rover or TVR. If its sunny would be a good day to bring the Tiv for a blast!

1. 350Wedge - TVR 400SE
2. ph1l5 - TVR Chimaera (possible)
3. Matt172 - Lotus Elise
4. Combine - TVR 450SEAC (possible)
5. Gandalf - TVR 450SE
6. FlipflopGriff - TVR Griffith
7. Malc65apollo - TVR Chimaera
8. Tvrjock - TVR Chimaera
9. Trimman - Noble M12 GTO (possible)
10. Roddy - TVR Tuscan
11. Tyre_Tread - Rover P5 or Chimeara (which do you want?) probably
12. Mantula - Marcos Mantula
13. SteveG - TVR Chimaera
14. Sparky - TVR Chimaera

Edited by 350Wedge on Thursday 3rd July 14:59

[350Wedge]

Btt.....

Still looking for more cars folks... plenty of space to fill....

[350Wedge]

1. 350Wedge - TVR 400SE
2. ph1l5 - TVR Chimaera (possible)
3. Matt172 - Lotus Elise
4. Combine - TVR 450SEAC (possible)
5. Gandalf - TVR 450SE
6. FlipflopGriff - TVR Griffith
7. Malc65apollo - TVR Chimaera
8. Tvrjock - TVR Chimaera
9. Trimman - Noble M12 GTO (possible)
10. Roddy - TVR Tuscan
11. Tyre_Tread - Rover P5 or Chimeara (which do you want?) probably
12. Mantula - Marcos Mantula
13. SteveG - TVR Chimaera
14. Sparky - TVR Chimaera
15. central - Cerbera (possible)
16. Stillgrinning - TVR Tuscan RR (need to check with the fixture secretary....)
17. Paul1962 - TVR Sagaris
18. IanM - Triumph Spitfire

Edited by 350Wedge on Monday 7th July 14:47

[350Wedge]

1. 350Wedge - TVR 400SE
2. ph1l5 - TVR Chimaera (possible)
3. Matt172 - Lotus Elise
4. Combine - TVR 450SEAC (possible)
5. Gandalf - TVR 450SE
6. FlipflopGriff - TVR Griffith
7. Malc65apollo - TVR Chimaera
8. Tvrjock - TVR Chimaera
9. Trimman - Noble M12 GTO (possible)
10. Roddy - TVR Tuscan
11. Tyre_Tread - Rover P5 or Chimeara (which do you want?) probably
12. Mantula - Marcos Mantula
13. SteveG - TVR Chimaera
14. Sparky - TVR Chimaera
15. central - Cerbera (possible)
16. Stillgrinning - TVR Tuscan RR (need to check with the fixture secretary....)
17. Paul1962 - TVR Sagaris
18. IanM - Triumph Spitfire
19. SWilding - S1 Exige
20. Roy Bickley - TVR Vixen S2

[350Wedge]

Basher said:

Count me in

Gallardo SE

Thats fantastic, will look forward very much to seeing your car. I love these !!

1. 350Wedge - TVR 400SE
2. ph1l5 - TVR Chimaera (possible)
3. Matt172 - Lotus Elise
4. Combine - TVR 450SEAC (possible)
5. Gandalf - TVR 450SE
6. FlipflopGriff - TVR Griffith
7. Malc65apollo - TVR Chimaera
8. Tvrjock - TVR Chimaera
9. Trimman - Noble M12 GTO (possible)
10. Roddy - TVR Tuscan
11. Tyre_Tread - Rover P5 or Chimeara (which do you want?) probably
12. Mantula - Marcos Mantula
13. SteveG - TVR Chimaera
14. Sparky - TVR Chimaera
15. central - Cerbera (possible)
16. Stillgrinning - TVR Tuscan RR (need to check with the fixture secretary....)
17. Paul1962 - TVR Sagaris
18. IanM - Triumph Spitfire
19. SWilding - S1 Exige
20. Roy Bickley - TVR Vixen S2
21. Basher - Lamborghini Gallardo SE

Edited by 350Wedge on Monday 7th July 23:08

[350Wedge]

The price is the same as everyone else i'm afraid (me included), its a fundraising event for the guys that run the Lightnings which only happens once a year. As you can imagine they are not cheap to run.

To give you an idea of costs its about £2000 to fill one with fuel (wingtanks only, if the bellytank is used thats another £2k!!) and this will last three runs total. After the open day 904 will be empty after the three runs.

Imagine driving to the garage and it costing £2k to fill your car up and it last less than a day!! (hmmm the way Brown is going it it this could soon be a reality

If the guys cover their costs for this event they will be very lucky, hence why i'm trying to get an extra attraction together for them.

In addition to the initial costs upfront.....(approx £10K not including fuel!!) they are desperately trying to raise funds to complete the Q Shed which will provide a dry and secure place to house the pair of Lightnings.... £40k is still needed to finish it off.

stillgrinning said:

Would it be rude or cheapskate of me to ask if we have to pay to get in if we are exhibiting

(ducks, waiting for the ritual abuse from the usual sources.......)

Edited by 350Wedge on Wednesday 9th July 15:07

[350Wedge]

Thanks for the latest replies...

Yes I think an 840 qualifies but i'm afraid the cooper doesnt quite make it this time...

Will be great to get as many people along as possible anyway... Should be a day to remember....!!

[350Wedge]

Btt... Anybody else intersted in going??

[350Wedge]

1. 350Wedge - TVR 400SE
2. ph1l5 - TVR Chimaera (possible)
3. Matt172 - Lotus Elise
4. Combine - TVR 450SEAC (possible)
5. Gandalf - TVR 450SE
6. FlipflopGriff - TVR Griffith
7. Malc65apollo - TVR Chimaera
8. Tvrjock - TVR Chimaera
9. Trimman - Noble M12 GTO (possible)
10. Roddy - TVR Tuscan
11. Tyre_Tread - Rover P5 or Chimeara (which do you want?) probably
12. Mantula - Marcos Mantula
13. SteveG - TVR Chimaera
14. Sparky - TVR Chimaera
15. central - Cerbera (possible)
16. Stillgrinning - TVR Tuscan RR (need to check with the fixture secretary....)
17. Paul1962 - TVR Sagaris
18. IanM - Triumph Spitfire
19. SWilding - S1 Exige
20. Roy Bickley - TVR Vixen S2
21. Basher - Lamborghini Gallardo SE
22. Gun - BMW 840 Ci Sport
23. tom-p Porsche 996
24. wedgeinald - TVR Tasmin 280i (probably!)
25. Mick Blunt & Friend - TVR Sagaris and TVR Tamora

[350Wedge]

missdiane said:

Noticed on Lotus club website they are also helping to promote this car show, so we won't be the only Lotus there

Excellent news, the more the merrier...!!

Could you drop me a line nearer the time regarding number of people going, that would be a great help so i can roughly know how many will be attending on the day.

People can just turn up on the day though, i'll be there just after the main gate handing out passes to the sports car parking.

For anybody going can i ask that you try and arrive as close as possible to the gate opening time. I'd like to get as many people parked as i can before the majority of people arrive. I'll put a post up though just before the day with final details.

[350Wedge]

Matt172 said:

is there a plan for what time you want us there yet Tony?

Hey there Matt, i've just posted up the info. As early as possible to gate opening time is the answer. I'll post final details at the end of the week...

[350Wedge]

Hi there....

Either will be great...personally i'd love to see the Aston because if i had that kind of money i'd be buying one...! And also at the moment we dont have an aston coming. As i say though, either one will be great to have along.

siw06 said:

Tony,

I can bring either the Aston or the Lotus, any preference?

What's the plan?

Matt, you have U2U on SELOC from me bud.

[350Wedge]

Here is the running order for Sunday... Looks as though gates are opening a little earlier than planned.....

If possible could everyone try and arrive as close as you can to 10am please.

10.00 Gates Open
11.00 Lightning
11.30 Jet Provost
12.00 Canberra
12.30 Lightning Memories Talk
13.35 Lightning
14.00 2x Buccaneers Sponsored pull by ATC
14.30 Lightning Memories Talk
15.30 Buccaneer Engine & Demonstration x 2
15.45 Hunter
16.15 Lightning

ALL SUBJECT TO SERVICEABILITY AND AVAILABILITY.

Edited by 350Wedge on Tuesday 29th July 10:04