Discussion
I've mentioned before that I much prefer being on the outside of the track. I do tend to stick to the arrival and departure times (well, the arrival time at least - until you mentioned it, I had no idea there was a departure time) but I think it's a nice location as much as anything else.
It's good to hear it's going ahead - someone posted on the official CPOP Facebook page that they'd heard there were sponsorship problems and the event might not go ahead, asking for a response, but hadn't heard anything back.
It's good to hear it's going ahead - someone posted on the official CPOP Facebook page that they'd heard there were sponsorship problems and the event might not go ahead, asking for a response, but hadn't heard anything back.
Strange isn't it how rumours start - and spread! Only last night, I was told by a pal who's been to the last three events, that this years been cancelled due to lack of sponsor support.
I've only been once, 3 years ago, and was disappointed where we, (as a car club) were parked - it was just an extension of the car park
My preference would be within the 'action' - I don't know the proposed layout so difficult to suggest an exact location.
Graham
I've only been once, 3 years ago, and was disappointed where we, (as a car club) were parked - it was just an extension of the car park
My preference would be within the 'action' - I don't know the proposed layout so difficult to suggest an exact location.
Graham
One option would be to move the car club displays back to the position they were in for the first event - between the main drive (the first straight the competition cars run along after going over the bridge) and the lake. The Sporting Bears were there last year, so there's obviously access out from that position without having to cross the track, and it's a good deal closer to the paddock area. I guess it depends on how much is going to be on the lake - in previous years there has been a need for a paddock for boats, jet-skis and so on, not so much over the last couple of years.
The current location is good in that anyone parking in that area comes through the display. On the other side, though, I heard a few people getting to the bridge over the chicane, taking a quick look and deciding it was not worth walking any further, which is a pity. So they must be people who'd parked elsewhere, I'm not sure where the other parking is.
As I display for the three days, I just don't really want to get into a position where there's a requirement to stay particularly late every day. Reading some comments elsewhere about the times required at a similar event I think it's not just me that would be put off, and the last thing they need to do is put people off when there's an alternative.
The current location is good in that anyone parking in that area comes through the display. On the other side, though, I heard a few people getting to the bridge over the chicane, taking a quick look and deciding it was not worth walking any further, which is a pity. So they must be people who'd parked elsewhere, I'm not sure where the other parking is.
As I display for the three days, I just don't really want to get into a position where there's a requirement to stay particularly late every day. Reading some comments elsewhere about the times required at a similar event I think it's not just me that would be put off, and the last thing they need to do is put people off when there's an alternative.
Tsk, tsk - it's "Cholmondeley Power and Speed". Do you know why it changed? I'm just intrigued - it's unusual to spend a few years (is it eight?) building a brand name, and then change it just as people are starting to get used to it. I'm still surprised how many people I talk to in the local area who don't know it's on, though.
Yes, we've had a form asking which part we want to go in, and I think we're going to select the same place as last year. It does make it a very long day, getting in before 7.30am and staying until after 6.30pm and if, like me, you're hoping to do all three days, then it all adds up. If you were minded to leave the car in place for the whole weekend then it might be different, but Cholmondeley isn't an easy place to get to without a lift, and the security issues from a couple of years ago haven't helped. I didn't hear of any problems last year so maybe the problem is solved (or maybe it was the Status Quo fans really...) but it has put off some of our club members who've said they'll be there in everyday cars this time.
Yes, we've had a form asking which part we want to go in, and I think we're going to select the same place as last year. It does make it a very long day, getting in before 7.30am and staying until after 6.30pm and if, like me, you're hoping to do all three days, then it all adds up. If you were minded to leave the car in place for the whole weekend then it might be different, but Cholmondeley isn't an easy place to get to without a lift, and the security issues from a couple of years ago haven't helped. I didn't hear of any problems last year so maybe the problem is solved (or maybe it was the Status Quo fans really...) but it has put off some of our club members who've said they'll be there in everyday cars this time.
I've been involved with CPOP since it started, whether publicity shoots, bringing historic cars , drivers, a car club and even competing and I do hope they can bring back some of that magic of the earlier events. Inviting the same cars year in, year out needs fixing and some new ideas, car anniversaries, lunchtime parade of special cars, some name drivers etc. I brought Gordon Spice and John Rhodes along for the special parade a few years ago, Rhodes didn't even get a mention and Spice barely did. Haven't seen a historic Mini on track for a couple of years, or even a Mk1 Escort, hugely successful and popular competition cars! Bring back some of the historic big hitters! CPOP has been the best motoring event to happen north of the Watford casm, I just think it lost it's way but more Power to your elbow and good luck!! :-)
Pete F said:
Haven't seen a historic Mini on track for a couple of years, or even a Mk1 Escort,
Ooh, have to pick that one up, this is from last year, though I can't find a Mini:
But I do kind of agree, I do recall that the paddock tents used to be a bit bigger than they have been over the last couple of years, and I think there was a bit more action on the lake.
There's always a risk of idiots ruining things with track parades, and the track at Cholmondeley isn't that forgiving for those who know what they're doing. I recall a recent show at Oulton where anyone could sign up for the club cavalcade, one chap decided that doing doughnuts on the track was a good idea and (as I heard it) is now banned from the circuit. Maybe that's why they won't sanction it. It must be something to do with the public being present, though - a few years back (when the club display was flooded) they laid on a morning do in October for club cars, and we got two "laps" of the track, but with no spectators present.
We have been for the past three years running. The day attractions were best in the first year (wall of death in particular
was fantastic), the evening entertainment best in 2014, last year was just poor, day and night.
Is the evening entertainment going to be improved on or will it be the same damp squib as last year?
[quote] the security issues from a couple of years ago haven't helped.
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What issues? With cars being broken into in th car parks, things being stolen from motorhomes/tents, damaged to vehicles on display or something else?
was fantastic), the evening entertainment best in 2014, last year was just poor, day and night.
Is the evening entertainment going to be improved on or will it be the same damp squib as last year?
[quote] the security issues from a couple of years ago haven't helped.
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What issues? With cars being broken into in th car parks, things being stolen from motorhomes/tents, damaged to vehicles on display or something else?
foxsasha said:
What issues? With cars being broken into in th car parks, things being stolen from motorhomes/tents, damaged to vehicles on display or something else?
That kind of thing, though I hadn't heard about damage to vehicles on display. I also didn't hear about any trouble last year - not sure whether there's a link to the crowds that just came in for the band on that night, or whether last year people were more careful about locking stuff up.I guess the evening entertainment is still "to be announced". The annual fireworks and classical concert seemed to always be popular, then they decided to get Status Quo in a couple of years ago. Last year the "headline" act seemed to be a rock covers band, not in the same league and basically (other than the front man being related to someone famous) the same kind of thing you'd see in the pub on a Friday night. I haven't stayed for the evening bands yet, not least as being on the display stand for 8am, staying that late makes it a very long day.
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