2016 Season Opener

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AD77

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94 posts

132 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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Is the Burghley Season Opener and Rally not happening this year?

V8 GRF

7,294 posts

211 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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Yes it the 10th april, if you were a TVRCC member you'd already know all about it wink

KKson

3,405 posts

126 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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V8 GRF said:
Yes it the 10th april, if you were a TVRCC member you'd already know all about it wink
Now now, be nice! rolleyes

KEVTVR

731 posts

136 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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Burghley Horse Power 2016 - Burghley House
The TVRCC will return to Burghley House in Lincolnshire for its traditional highly successful season opener.
There will be runs around the local countryside on Saturday 9th with of course lunch stops; the main event will be held on the Sunday in the beautiful grounds of Burghley House. There will be plenty for all to do and see including the Fine Food Market, the rare opportunity to stroll through the Private South Gardens which are only open for 2 days each year.
There will be plenty of TVR related trade stands where you will be able to purchase goodies etc. What better than to catch up with friends old & new in the world of TVR.
We have negotiated a rate of £65.00 per room B&B at The Holiday inn, Peterborough West for TVRCC members. Booking is direct with the hotel on 01733 289913. Alternatively, the local pub, The Woodman, has undergone a favourable re-fit; we would recommend pre booking.
If you would like to enter your car for the time line then please send your details including car details to events@tvrcc.com
Posted by Ralph Dodds
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portzi

2,296 posts

176 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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KKson said:
V8 GRF said:
Yes it the 10th april, if you were a TVRCC member you'd already know all about it wink
Now now, be nice! rolleyes
There's a time to be nice and there's a time to show your support for the marque no matter if you dislike everything the club stands for or does, support the TVR marque and pay up.!!!!! smile

AD77

Original Poster:

94 posts

132 months

Wednesday 24th February 2016
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Thanks all - I've not been told much about TVRCC benefits - I thought it was mainly for track days!

Are details of the runs on the Saturday before Burghley put on the TVRCC website?

ninetynine

537 posts

243 months

Wednesday 24th February 2016
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on the web site and in the mag

SPS

1,306 posts

261 months

Wednesday 24th February 2016
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KKson said:
V8 GRF said:
Yes it the 10th april, if you were a TVRCC member you'd already know all about it wink
Now now, be nice! rolleyes
Well he does appear to have a vested interest tbh!

V8 GRF

7,294 posts

211 months

Thursday 25th February 2016
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SPS said:
KKson said:
V8 GRF said:
Yes it the 10th april, if you were a TVRCC member you'd already know all about it wink
Now now, be nice! rolleyes
Well he does appear to have a vested interest tbh!
I think a winking smiley is being nice, they don't do a 'tongue in cheek' smiley here and anyway it is a TVRCC event so it's perfectly acceptable to point that out.

glenrobbo

35,282 posts

151 months

Thursday 25th February 2016
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AD77 said:
Thanks all - I've not been told much about TVRCC benefits - I thought it was mainly for track days!

Are details of the runs on the Saturday before Burghley put on the TVRCC website?
There are many benefits of TVRCC Membership:

The award-winning "Sprint" magazine delivered to you each month.
Insurance discounts from some of the specialist insurers
Discounts on part & spares from many suppliers
Discounts on servicing and other work by many TVR specialist garages/bodyshops/trimmers.
Reduced admission prices at many motorsport events & shows
Monthly regional club meets and activities
Prior notification of club events
Plus you become part of the great TVR community, who are always eager to help and advise on all aspects of TVR ownership. smile

It's got to be a no-brainer!

If you can, get yourself along to your next local regional meet and introduce yourself.

potash4

118 posts

104 months

Thursday 25th February 2016
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I would just like to add i wasn't a member for the first 6 months in owning my TVR yikes.. But i have since got a membership and it was quite shock to find out how much stuff i was missing out on, there are loads of events and meets + everything on the last post.. its well worth the spend.

TVRJAS

2,391 posts

130 months

Thursday 25th February 2016
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I didn't join the club during my first two TVR's as I simply couldn't or didn't find the time to socialize at car events.

I Never heard of Pistonheads until 32 months ago,I simply loved all that TVR stands for and choose to drive one of their models. I'm sure there are many people driving out the normal type of cars that just don't have the time,or if they do it's spent doing other activities.

Things have changed for me these days where I have plenty of free time,I now really enjoy going to car events especially one's organized by the club.

Glenrobbo has pointed out very good reasons why to join,but I understand it's not for everyone. But If you do have free time and like to spend it at some magnificent stately homes in the company of like-minded folk then it could be for you.

KKson

3,405 posts

126 months

Thursday 25th February 2016
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glenrobbo said:
There are many benefits of TVRCC Membership:

The award-winning "Sprint" magazine delivered to you each month.
Insurance discounts from some of the specialist insurers
Discounts on part & spares from many suppliers
Discounts on servicing and other work by many TVR specialist garages/bodyshops/trimmers.
Reduced admission prices at many motorsport events & shows
Monthly regional club meets and activities
Prior notification of club events
Plus you become part of the great TVR community, who are always eager to help and advise on all aspects of TVR ownership. smile

It's got to be a no-brainer!

If you can, get yourself along to your next local regional meet and introduce yourself.
Likewise I agree with all of the above and membership and associated events gives so many more opportunities to get the TVR out. I particularly enjoy going to the various race (Sprint) meetings, at least half a dozen are within 90 minutes from home. The monthly magazine in my opinion is excellent and most of the club members are like minded enthusiastic petrol heads. I'm certainly happy with value for money from the membership fee.

Milky400

1,960 posts

179 months

Friday 26th February 2016
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Have been a member but am not anymore, personally didn't work for me at the time, how ever have considered rejoining in recent months.

Is this a TVRCC members only event?

QBee

20,987 posts

145 months

Friday 26th February 2016
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Milky400 said:
Have been a member but am not anymore, personally didn't work for me at the time, how ever have considered rejoining in recent months.

Is this a TVRCC members only event?
No, anyone can attend. I seem to remember it's a fiver a car on the gate. )ver 600 cars last year as well as trade stands and some real one-offs. Well worth it.
So is the Rutland run out the day before - we had a convoy of about 65 cars last year, well supported by the public whose villages we visited.

And the misconception above about the TVRCC being mainly for track days is sooooooo wrong.
The TVRCC used to run track days, non-members were welcomed but had to pay an extra fiver.
This reduced to one track day a year over the last couple of years, and then they were totally abandoned in 2015 after less than 40 people signed up for the 2014 track day, and a number of them weren't even in TVRs.

A number of keen TVR owners still do track days independently of the TVRCC, and discuss their next booking openly on Pistonheads. The best we have ever managed at one event is 10 TVRs. Anyone is always welcome, we are an inclusive crowd and will make your day more fun than it would have been on your own. And anyone who just fancies turning up when we're there can watch for free, or pay around a tenner for a wristband, borrow or hire a helmet and have some passenger rides. Just watch this forum, or the Chimaera one, for upcoming track days on which we are participating. The next one is Hullavington on Friday 11th March, ie a fortnight away.

glenrobbo

35,282 posts

151 months

Friday 26th February 2016
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Milky400 said:
Is this a TVRCC members only event?
No, all are welcome to come and enjoy this gathering, whether or not you own a TVR.
If you come along in your non-TVR daily driver, you will be directed to the public parking areas. If you come in your TVR, you will be parked in the display alongside hundreds of other TVRs. smile

Also, if you are a member, you benefit from reduced admission charges ( or possibly two for one? ) for the house & gardens, which are well worth seeing.
Plenty of things to do and see.

Come along and join in the fun!

AD77

Original Poster:

94 posts

132 months

Friday 26th February 2016
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I've joined the TVRCC - bullied me into it!

alex_gray255

6,313 posts

206 months

Friday 26th February 2016
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glenrobbo said:
No, all are welcome to come and enjoy this gathering, whether or not you own a TVR.
If you come along in your non-TVR daily driver, you will be directed to the public parking areas. If you come in your TVR, you will be parked in the display alongside hundreds of other TVRs. smile

Also, if you are a member, you benefit from reduced admission charges ( or possibly two for one? ) for the house & gardens, which are well worth seeing.
Plenty of things to do and see.

Come along and join in the fun!
There is also non-public parking for non-TVRs (with the TVRs), but costs more than the public parking.

KKson

3,405 posts

126 months

Friday 26th February 2016
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AD77 said:
I've joined the TVRCC - bullied me into it!
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Like in all things in life, you get out of it what you put into it. Fancied a drive out the other weekend so looked up the South Staffs group meetings, realised there was one on so had a lovely (but blooming cold) topless 90 minutes drive across. Didn't know a soul there but they all made me welcome and the drive put a smile on my face, despite the brain freeze from the sub 5 degrees temperature.

Milky400

1,960 posts

179 months

Saturday 27th February 2016
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If that's the case I'll be there, anyone who's not been to burghley, the house and gardens are truly stunning. Stamford is also a beautiful town and worth a stay, the William Cecil is a top hotel and cheaper than the George.

Only up the road for me and hope the weather is good.