TVRCC Home Counties: Brooklands and Mercedes World Trip

[alex_gray255]

Hi folks

As mentioned earlier, I have been looking into arranging a TVR group visit to the
Brooklands Museum and Mercedes World, both which are on the same site.

Brooklands needs no introduction. The museum has a wide range of both
classic racing cars, planes, buses and all sorts of other racing history. The full
details of which can be found here…

http://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/index.php?

Mercedes World is more of a specialist museum focusing on Mercedes history
and racing. There is also the opportunity to book track experiences or skid pan
events if you so choose. Details can be found here…

http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/content/unitedking...

I would need a minimum of 15 people to progress this event forward.

This would also only be open to TVRCC members, but any region is welcome!

Just seeing about interest at the moment, if I get 15+ people interested, then I
will look at planning something - probably in Sept or October.

Thanks!

Edited by alex_gray255 on Saturday 20th June 13:27

[alex_gray255]

Interested so far...
- Dave W - 19th Sept, 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct.
- Me - 19,26 Sept, 3,10,17,24 Oct
- ES
- John K - 19,26 Sept, 10,17,24 Oct
- Tony - 19,26 Sept, 3,10,17 Oct
- Antony + 1
- NickE - 19,26 Sept, 10,17,24 Oct
- JoeW - 3,10,24 Oct
- Chris
- Chas+1 - 10 Oct
- Warwick
- JonS+1
- Nev - any
- JohnM - 24 Oct
- SteveH - 19,26 Sept, 3,10,17,24 Oct
- SimonP - 17, 24 Oct
- SteveE - 19,26 Sept, 3,10,17,24 Oct
- RAS
- Phil -26th Sept, 3, 10 Oct
- Lesley - 19 Sept, 3,10,17 Oct
- Chris+1 - 19 Sept, 3,10,17 Oct
- MatP+1 - 19,26 Sept, 3,10,17,24 Oct
- Craig - 19,26 Sept,10,17,24 Oct
- Mark - 19,26 Sept, 3,10,17,24 Oct
- SteveM - 19,26 Sept, 3,10,17,24 Oct
- JeffJ
- Ragnar+1
- Steve+1
- Allen+1

Total = 25

Sept
19 = 13
26 = 11

Oct
3 =12
10 =23
17 =14
24 = 13

Edited by alex_gray255 on Saturday 26th September 11:09

[alex_gray255]

Hi folks

Okay, just spoke with Brooklands and they have the following dates available. I need to know asap which dates
people can do and I'll go with the biggest set.

Unfortunately, they are as busy as heck over the next few months, but they can book us in as a group with reserved
parking etc. for the next dates.

The package would be...

• On-site parking/reserved
• Discounted entry fee - how much will depend on how many come, but as it is only a few quid here and there about £10
• Standard entry into the museum

Extras like...

• Concorde visit
• F1 simulator
• 4D cinema

...you'll need to fund yourself.

I enquired about bank parking/photos, but costs too much so I did not opt for it.

Dates available are... (all Saturdays)

• 19th Sept
• 26th Sept
• 3rd Oct
• 10th Oct
• 17th Oct
• 24th Oct

If you are still interested, please put your name down with dates you can make - the more, the better.

Once I know dates, I'll book and try and get us a guided tour setup for the Mercedes World.

Thanks!

[alex_gray255]

Hi everyone

This event is now booked for the 10th of October (majority
of people saying they are available).

I have secured us parking in the paddock and a small
group discount off the normal entry price (assuming no
one drops out).

Please watch this space for any more information.

Thanks!

Edited by alex_gray255 on Friday 10th July 17:23

[alex_gray255]

Is anyone interested in the Concorde experience at £3-5 extra?

We would need about 15 ppl interested to book it.

[alex_gray255]

Hi folks

More on this again.

I contacted MB world about tours and a private tour would cost £4-5 pp to setup (depending
on numbers and time).

The tour lasts about 60-75 mins approx and goes through their collection.

The alternative is just turn up and wander around ourselves.

Who would be interested in the tour?

Thanks!

[alex_gray255]

Its in the ROI, mate

Can't do everything for nothing.

Some events I open to everyone, but the more unique ones I keep club only, simply
so people are seeing something for their money.

...and no, I'm not looking to make this a club worth money thread. If people would
like to comment on that, please see the Cerb evaluation article thread and add the
comments there

I do it because I enjoy it, not because I want to get into club vrs. non-club "stuff".

Edited by alex_gray255 on Thursday 3rd September 15:31

[alex_gray255]

JonRB said:

Yes, sorry. It was probably a rather out-of-order post on my part - apologies for that.

Np!

[alex_gray255]

Tour = 20-21 so far.

Me, Craig, JohnK(+1), Chas+1, Nick, DaveW, JonS+1, SteveE, MatP, PhilB, Jeff, Ragnar+1, JoeW+1, Steve+1, Allen+1

Edited by alex_gray255 on Saturday 26th September 11:10

[alex_gray255]

All added so far. Anymore?

[alex_gray255]

Yup all added.

[alex_gray255]

Done

[alex_gray255]

No, I'll be arranging it next week. Work screwed up my schedule.

[alex_gray255]

Agenda will be as follows...

1100 - Arrive on site and park up in paddock
1105 - 1250 - Pay at the museum - Do what you want
1300 - 1325 - Mercedes Benz World drifting team display on track - free to watch
1400 - 1500+ - Mercedes Benz World guided tour - £4 pp
1500+ - Do as you want

[alex_gray255]

If you do not see your names down, then contact me asap.

[alex_gray255]

Hi all

In case you have not seen it, here are the instructions for Brooklands trip this Saturday.

Note - all places are now filled, so if you have not put your name down for it, then please
do not turn up on the day.

Please use Entrance 2 for the Campbell Gate, off the B374 Brooklands Road when you arrive on 10th October. This entrance is marked by large Marble stones as JTi Members Hill.

When you arrive at the ticket office/entrance you will be required to pay at this point (£1 off normal entry prices)

The Gate steward will issue Drivers with Trail Guides and advise you to park in the Paddock. Please report to our Duty Manager in the Clubhouse Reception when you have parked up.

As we will be setting up for our Event on Sunday 11th Oct, and your Club is Static, please ensure Drivers of the other vehicles attending are made aware not to drive around the site, under or park by Concorde or drive up on to the Members Banking.

The agenda for the day is...

1100 - Arrive on site and park up in paddock
1105 - 1250 - Pay at the museum - Do what you want
1300 - 1325 - Mercedes Benz World drifting team display on track - free to watch
1400 - 1500+ - Mercedes Benz World guided tour - £4 pp
1500+ - Do as you want

Instructions on how to get there are enclosed.



Thanks!

[alex_gray255]

Remember folks...

Please use Entrance 2 for the Campbell Gate, off the B374 Brooklands Road when you arrive on 10th October. This entrance is marked by large Marble stones as JTi Members Hill.

[alex_gray255]

Great day out!

[alex_gray255]

Welcome!

Couple of videos from the day which I will share over the next week or so.

First one is here and shows MBW Drifting...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr1neA--uI0

[alex_gray255]

Brooklands museum...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1RVspQy_dA