TVRCC Diamond Rock
TVR Car Club's Rockingham event set to be the largest ever gathering of TVRs
The event celebrates the 60th anniversary of Trevor Wilkinson founding Trevcar Motors, the birth of what we now know as TVR and is open to all TVR enthusiasts, not just TVR Car Club members.
Here’s a list of what’s on when:
Friday 3rd August.
Members will arrive from around the country for either camping on site or local accommodation with discounted rates in a number of local prestige hotels.
Saturday 4th August.
- Members’ trackday
- Demonstrations & passenger laps of TVR Power Supercharged V8s
- Tuscan Challenge Testing
- ‘Drive out’ into Northants and Rutland
- Lunchtime members parade lap
- Timeline representing 60 years of TVR
- Exhibition of famous TVRs
- Concours competition for the prestigious Larner Concours Cup
- Autotest
- Trader village
- Dulford Automotive Rolling Road Shootout
- Evening 60th Anniversary party with food, band and disco – coaches provided back to local hotels
Sunday 5th August
- TVR Tuscan Challenge qualifying
- Demonstrations of the TVRs through the years on the circuit
- Startline Challenge
- Tuscan Challenge Photocall
- Passenger hotlaps
- Guinness world record convoy
- Two TVR Tuscan Challenge races with special guest drivers
- Trader village including detailing and suspension geometry checks
The circuit being used for both the trackday and for Tuscan Challenge Races is the twisty 1.94 mile International Sportscar Circuit as used by BTCC – using both infield and bowl.
Throughout the weekend will be:
- Dedicated TVR parking area
- Prizes for biggest convoys, best represented region etc
- Helicopter Rides
- Inter-region competitions
- Children’s entertainment
- Tug-o-war
- Climbing wall
- Fairground Rides
- Flight/Car Simulator
- Bouncy Castle
- Nail & Beauty Bar
- A number of trade stands will be present
In addition a number of VIPs have been invited. The TVRCC is pleased to announce that one of the guests will be Peter Filby, author of the definitive history of the early days of TVR, “Success Against the Odds”, who will be launching and signing copies of the rewrite of this book, now entitled “TVR – The Early Years” – at the Show.
Full booking details can be obtained from the Club on 01952 822126 or by logging onto the Club website at http://www.tvr-car-club.co.uk/future_events_rockingham.asp
To contact the TVR Car Club, please phone the Club Office on 01952 822126 or log on to www.tvrcc.com.
It's Rockingham not Donnington!
We know that some people cannot commit early owing to work commitments etc and therefore have to leave it to the last minute to book but for this one we would urge all others, if you are thinking about coming, to get your booking form sent in as soon as possible.
However Tivs are great as is the the banter, is there a discount for Pensioners no disrespect to the organizers just frustrated!It would have been worth it if the London Phil and fireworks were there.
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The booking form http://www.tvr-car-club.co.uk/Rockingham_booking_f... can be downloaded from the TVRCC website and shows clearly the prices for non-members (basically £30 per weekend pass instad of the £25 for TVRCC members). We know that some people consider that too expensive, but what can you get for £25 or £30 these days? Less than half a tank of V Power? And we;re offering a whole weekend of TVR related activities.
Even those who are not yet TVR owners are welcome as there will be a separate area of the car park for non-TVRs and with some of the traders we are expecting, who knows, you might go home on Sunday night having parted with your deposit for a TVR.
The code is Smart to Smart Casual. No Tuxedo needed.
However, I do think your partner should have a new dress if she wants one!
We are planning a special "dress to impress" event for 2008!
Coach
I'll make sure she gets a new dress anyway. I think the event deserves it!
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Hi everyone
As you might imagine, the preparations for our 60th anniversary bash, DIAMOND ROCK, are reaching fever pitch. The Evening Party & Camping etc are nigh on at capacity with the final few places going to those forms in the post. Call the office to get on the cancellation list. The track day has approx. five places left so be quick!
Ahead of the event I’d like to offer my sincere thanks to everyone who has worked so hard to prepare for what is going to be the TVR gathering of all time – a huge amount of effort has gone into the event organisation and I am very confident that we’re all going to enjoy an absolutely fabulous weekend at Rockingham on the 4th and 5th of August..
If you haven’t yet booked your tickets, time is running out – the deadline for ticket purchases is Friday the 20th July – check out the information and booking form inside this issue of ‘Sprint’ and ensure your entry for this amazing event. As a word of caution to all members, only ticket holders will be allowed in due to our exclusive use of Rockingham for the weekend (there will be NO gate sales – we have to be able to direct our resources to manage the event and be able to make sure those who have booked ahead get maximum focus), so book your tickets now, and I’ll see you there!
Remember you don’t have to be a member, just an enthusiast so don’t forget you can bring friends, family and the nearest petrol head! Call the office on 01952 822 126 or you can download the booking form here FORM or get one by post by calling the Club Office on the number above
Keep watching this space for more "Rock" news
OK, off to pray for some sunshine……
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