Supercar Saturday - 20th October - Stroke Association
Discussion
A huge apology to everyone for being so slow to post about the event and my sincere thanks to everyone on PH generating interest in, and positive vibes about, Supercar Saturday. Have you ever noticed how work keeps getting in the way of your motorsport?
As one of our loyal volunteers has pointed out, this year the event is week or two earlier than usual in order to trick the sun into shining this time round On offer is:
My thanks again to everyone for your interest and support for the event. Anything you can contribute will be greatly valued by the Stroke Association and the people they work to help.
As one of our loyal volunteers has pointed out, this year the event is week or two earlier than usual in order to trick the sun into shining this time round On offer is:
- Admission £5, kids free
- Group parking for clubs, free - let me know up front if you want a reserved space
- 5-lap track passenger rides on track £20 to £60 depending on car and driver
- Autosolo organised by Bristol MC £20 for tuition and three timed runs on the course in the paddock in your own car
- For experienced track day drivers only (no offs allowed!), VIP Package of 30 minutes on track in your own car, Autosolo entry and passenger ride of choice, £100. Just 6 places left for this offer.
My thanks again to everyone for your interest and support for the event. Anything you can contribute will be greatly valued by the Stroke Association and the people they work to help.
Thanks Chimtvr, I don't want to be responsible for wasting your newly rebuilt lump. Always looking for nice cars to park up at the front of the paddock, as well as people who know how the event works to help with running it on the day. In the garage 'stuffing and ripping' for example
Let me know if you can make it along for this.
Let me know if you can make it along for this.
Flex - the Arouser should be just the business to win the Autosolo with. A guy tried it in a Bentley Turbo last year but that was on the big and heavy side for the job. The Autosolo is run by Bristol Motor Club - see description here: http://www.bristolmc.org.uk/Reference/solo_explain... This is a proper motorsport event, so doing it makes you pretty much one step away from F1 It's quite likely that Ron Dennis will be there scouting for talent to replace Lewis.
Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szNhT5EW0KY for a small extra fee, we can arrange for Andy Laurence to NOT stare at you in a strange way
Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szNhT5EW0KY for a small extra fee, we can arrange for Andy Laurence to NOT stare at you in a strange way
Yellow Fever said:
Flex - the Arouser should be just the business to win the Autosolo with. A guy tried it in a Bentley Turbo last year but that was on the big and heavy side for the job. The Autosolo is run by Bristol Motor Club - see description here: http://www.bristolmc.org.uk/Reference/solo_explain... This is a proper motorsport event, so doing it makes you pretty much one step away from F1 It's quite likely that Ron Dennis will be there scouting for talent to replace Lewis.
Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szNhT5EW0KY for a small extra fee, we can arrange for Andy Laurence to NOT stare at you in a strange way
Haha - looks like I would get lost. Is Bristol MC membership needed to enter it? I might persuade a few mates to try as well.Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szNhT5EW0KY for a small extra fee, we can arrange for Andy Laurence to NOT stare at you in a strange way
Mighty Flex said:
Haha - looks like I would get lost. Is Bristol MC membership needed to enter it? I might persuade a few mates to try as well.
No, the idea is all the money goes to charity. For your £20 you will get instruction beforehand (so you don't get lost!) and then three goes at the two lap course with the best two times going on the 'top gear' board. You can then have another three goes at a tenner per time if you are feeling competitive! The winner on the day will get a nice trophy presented at our annual presentation in February. If you want to join then you can on the day, just speak to one of the team, it's a great club.I'll be sideways in the MX-5 so come and say Hi and better still get your name at the top of the board!
Yellow Fever said:
Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szNhT5EW0KY for a small extra fee, we can arrange for Andy Laurence to NOT stare at you in a strange way
Thanks! I really should have edited the video before posting it. I can't make it this year, so you can avoid my strange stare. Most importantly, it's awesome fun and not half as tame as it looks. You'll learn a lot about controlling your car too. Just remember that few people are fast the first time they turn up. In fact, I can only think of one person who's been quick at their first event and he's been top of the leaderboard the last two years.Take a passenger ride in the MX5 - it'll be worth it....
Think the website needs updating with confirmed cars -
It's still showing "Awaiting info", which doesn't help attendance when we're only 10 days away?
Stroke Association Supercar Saturday Page
Hope this is taken as "constructive criticism" as I fully appreciate it's all carried out by volunteers for a VERY worthy cause!
It's still showing "Awaiting info", which doesn't help attendance when we're only 10 days away?
Stroke Association Supercar Saturday Page
Hope this is taken as "constructive criticism" as I fully appreciate it's all carried out by volunteers for a VERY worthy cause!
Currently abroad, and I know it's still 10 days away but any indication of weather?
I'd love a crack at beating Deano on the timed runs, and also giving passenger laps in my Noble but have a strict deadline to be the other side of Winchester by 5.30pm on the dot. - anyone know if that would cause issues?
Cheers
I'd love a crack at beating Deano on the timed runs, and also giving passenger laps in my Noble but have a strict deadline to be the other side of Winchester by 5.30pm on the dot. - anyone know if that would cause issues?
Cheers
Thanks all for the interest. A few answers:
Flex - Bristol MC has played a blinder by getting the MSA to recognise this as a'taster' event so it's a proper motorsport event but you don't need to join the club as Andy rightly says. A small amount goes to insurance but the vast majority goes to the charity. As several folks have pointed out you have fun. What's not to like? Bring all your mates!
Matt - completely fair comment. I have supplied a list to the Stroke Assn PR people but nothing posted yet. They are down on staff in several areas. I've also supplied stuff for them to Fb and Twitter but tbh I don't have time to follow that, do this and convince my boss I actually still want my job You've been before and know what to expect - a mix of race cars, roadgoing sports cars and whacky stuff. A good few Radicals (everybody loves em), MGB V8, Ferrari 355, Aston GT4 racer (probably), Caterhams (of course), TVR Sagaris, BTCC spec Honda Civic racer, Elises, VX220, Morgan racers, Evo 10 400BHP, etc. Star Guest is Slim Borgudd, 1980s Swedish F1 driver sponsored by ABBA! Have invited Nigel Greensall, outright lap record holder (in a Tyrrell F1). Frankly we could use a few more interesting cars, volunteers welcome, please PM or call 07961 565970
Lawrence - you're welcome to bring the Noble up to 2 or 3pm and leave to suit you. I have others arriving at lunchtime so that would work fine for us. Please get in touch. Ref weather, I was at Combe this morning making final arrangements with them and the rain was biblical. There wont be any left by next weekend at this rate so it must be sunny by then
Thanks to everyone for your efforts. Can anyone please try to spread the word onto groups for adjacent areas? That would help us out.
Flex - Bristol MC has played a blinder by getting the MSA to recognise this as a'taster' event so it's a proper motorsport event but you don't need to join the club as Andy rightly says. A small amount goes to insurance but the vast majority goes to the charity. As several folks have pointed out you have fun. What's not to like? Bring all your mates!
Matt - completely fair comment. I have supplied a list to the Stroke Assn PR people but nothing posted yet. They are down on staff in several areas. I've also supplied stuff for them to Fb and Twitter but tbh I don't have time to follow that, do this and convince my boss I actually still want my job You've been before and know what to expect - a mix of race cars, roadgoing sports cars and whacky stuff. A good few Radicals (everybody loves em), MGB V8, Ferrari 355, Aston GT4 racer (probably), Caterhams (of course), TVR Sagaris, BTCC spec Honda Civic racer, Elises, VX220, Morgan racers, Evo 10 400BHP, etc. Star Guest is Slim Borgudd, 1980s Swedish F1 driver sponsored by ABBA! Have invited Nigel Greensall, outright lap record holder (in a Tyrrell F1). Frankly we could use a few more interesting cars, volunteers welcome, please PM or call 07961 565970
Lawrence - you're welcome to bring the Noble up to 2 or 3pm and leave to suit you. I have others arriving at lunchtime so that would work fine for us. Please get in touch. Ref weather, I was at Combe this morning making final arrangements with them and the rain was biblical. There wont be any left by next weekend at this rate so it must be sunny by then
Thanks to everyone for your efforts. Can anyone please try to spread the word onto groups for adjacent areas? That would help us out.
Rich,
Thanks for the info, as I expected some very tasty metal that should raise some decent donations for the S.A -
Weather wise, we appear to be looking good at the moment, 10% chance of rain according to the Weather Channel (I like those odds)
Could we actually have (whisper it!) a dry Stroke Association Supercar day?
Thanks for the info, as I expected some very tasty metal that should raise some decent donations for the S.A -
Weather wise, we appear to be looking good at the moment, 10% chance of rain according to the Weather Channel (I like those odds)
Could we actually have (whisper it!) a dry Stroke Association Supercar day?
Edited by AngryApples on Tuesday 16th October 10:31
Dear Mr Apples - I bl**dy hope so! Surely we're due one? Latest news is:
Drivers and cars include:
Simon Tilling, double Combe GT champion, Aston Martin V12
Slim Borgudd, Tyrrell F1, MG ZR and ZS
Dan Ludlow, MG Trophy front runner and Metro championship winner, MG ZR
Peter Burchill, PBIC class champion, MG ZS
Kyle Tilley, Combe Classic FF champion, BMW M3
Mark Stacey, talented racer,ex MG Trophy, Porsche Boxster 3.2
Rick Rowles, Combe Saloons stalwart, Factory Mugen Honda Civic
Plus cars including Radical SR3 x 4, a bunch of Morgan championship racers (if recovered from last weekend's racing), TVR Sagaris, every Evo and Scooby under the rising sun,
Also invited and attending subject to other racing committments are:
Anthony Reid
Whizzo Williams
Nigel Greensall - Combe outright lap record holder
Gates open from 09:00, come early to get the best pick of cars and drivers. Admission £5, rides from £20 up and an Autsolo organised by Bristol Motor Club where you drive in your own car. Cracking day out and every penny goes straight to the charity on the day.
Thanks all for your support, spread the word!
Drivers and cars include:
Simon Tilling, double Combe GT champion, Aston Martin V12
Slim Borgudd, Tyrrell F1, MG ZR and ZS
Dan Ludlow, MG Trophy front runner and Metro championship winner, MG ZR
Peter Burchill, PBIC class champion, MG ZS
Kyle Tilley, Combe Classic FF champion, BMW M3
Mark Stacey, talented racer,ex MG Trophy, Porsche Boxster 3.2
Rick Rowles, Combe Saloons stalwart, Factory Mugen Honda Civic
Plus cars including Radical SR3 x 4, a bunch of Morgan championship racers (if recovered from last weekend's racing), TVR Sagaris, every Evo and Scooby under the rising sun,
Also invited and attending subject to other racing committments are:
Anthony Reid
Whizzo Williams
Nigel Greensall - Combe outright lap record holder
Gates open from 09:00, come early to get the best pick of cars and drivers. Admission £5, rides from £20 up and an Autsolo organised by Bristol Motor Club where you drive in your own car. Cracking day out and every penny goes straight to the charity on the day.
Thanks all for your support, spread the word!
Yellow Fever said:
Dear Mr Apples - I bl**dy hope so! Surely we're due one? Latest news is:
Drivers and cars include:
Simon Tilling, double Combe GT champion, Aston Martin V12
Slim Borgudd, Tyrrell F1, MG ZR and ZS
Dan Ludlow, MG Trophy front runner and Metro championship winner, MG ZR
Peter Burchill, PBIC class champion, MG ZS
Kyle Tilley, Combe Classic FF champion, BMW M3
Mark Stacey, talented racer,ex MG Trophy, Porsche Boxster 3.2
Rick Rowles, Combe Saloons stalwart, Factory Mugen Honda Civic
Plus cars including Radical SR3 x 4, a bunch of Morgan championship racers (if recovered from last weekend's racing), TVR Sagaris, every Evo and Scooby under the rising sun,
Also invited and attending subject to other racing committments are:
Anthony Reid
Whizzo Williams
Nigel Greensall - Combe outright lap record holder
Gates open from 09:00, come early to get the best pick of cars and drivers. Admission £5, rides from £20 up and an Autsolo organised by Bristol Motor Club where you drive in your own car. Cracking day out and every penny goes straight to the charity on the day.
Thanks all for your support, spread the word!
Posted on M3Cutters page, no doubt there's a few others that could post on specialist forums?Drivers and cars include:
Simon Tilling, double Combe GT champion, Aston Martin V12
Slim Borgudd, Tyrrell F1, MG ZR and ZS
Dan Ludlow, MG Trophy front runner and Metro championship winner, MG ZR
Peter Burchill, PBIC class champion, MG ZS
Kyle Tilley, Combe Classic FF champion, BMW M3
Mark Stacey, talented racer,ex MG Trophy, Porsche Boxster 3.2
Rick Rowles, Combe Saloons stalwart, Factory Mugen Honda Civic
Plus cars including Radical SR3 x 4, a bunch of Morgan championship racers (if recovered from last weekend's racing), TVR Sagaris, every Evo and Scooby under the rising sun,
Also invited and attending subject to other racing committments are:
Anthony Reid
Whizzo Williams
Nigel Greensall - Combe outright lap record holder
Gates open from 09:00, come early to get the best pick of cars and drivers. Admission £5, rides from £20 up and an Autsolo organised by Bristol Motor Club where you drive in your own car. Cracking day out and every penny goes straight to the charity on the day.
Thanks all for your support, spread the word!
Thanks for the help with that posting, we will have a newish M3 with Kyle Tilley driving and we also have the Angus Gorringe Combe GT championship BMW Z3M Coupe as well. Two very quick drivers in nice BMWs.
A couple of 'late entires'
Mark Rawlins, MGB GTV8 4.8 (one of my mates took a ride in this and was still shaking a week later!)
Lawrence Horne, Noble M12
Ian Gillingham, Porsche Carrera GT (yes, that's the 612BHP $448,000 one!)
That last one means we're definitely not cheating to call the event 'Supercar Saturday'
A couple of 'late entires'
Mark Rawlins, MGB GTV8 4.8 (one of my mates took a ride in this and was still shaking a week later!)
Lawrence Horne, Noble M12
Ian Gillingham, Porsche Carrera GT (yes, that's the 612BHP $448,000 one!)
That last one means we're definitely not cheating to call the event 'Supercar Saturday'
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