Gents, I need your help (again)
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Gentlemen,
It is that time of year again where I come on here and ask for your assistance in the planning and execution of a superb day of motorsport: The 2014 Mission Motorsport Invitational at Goodwood on Friday 5th September.
This year we're delighted to announce that Investec have offered to sponsor the entire day so it will all be a bit more Pimm's, gin & vol-au vents than last year's cans of lager and hogroast.
WHAT IS IT?
Last year a MM supporter donated a not inconsiderable sum of cash and suggested we hire the entire Goodwood complex and put on a day to a) put smiles on the faces of the many Mission Motorsport beneficiaries and b) raise awareness of what MM does and how they go about doing it.
We did as instructed and put on, in our opinion, a rather epic day. 5 paddock groups of VERY different cars took to the track, every single one carrying a MM beneficiary, and the end result was big smiles, skids and generaly hoonery in the sort of cars rarely seen, let alone hammered.
For a first try we all felt that it went off well but we all agreed that this year should be bigger, better organised and involving far more people.
WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?
You
Oh, and your car, petrol, time, tyre rubber and smiles.
My responsibility for the day is organising 2 of the 5 paddock groups: "MODERN SUPERCARS" AND "CLASSIC SUPERCARS." Each will be 10 cars. We've already had quite a few MM supporters get in touch and baggsy their place. We can confirm we'll be welcoming Chris Harris in something stupid, Dickie Meaden in something ridiculous and several other people I can't tell you about just yet. Suffice to say each and every paddock group will be jam packed with exotica and interesting people to talk to.
WHAT CARS ARE REQUIRED?
Nothing special really
For the MODERN SUPERCAR paddock group I want a P1, 918, Zondas, silly Ferraris, Aventadors, stuff that looks like an orange wrapped Batmobile. You know the sort.
For the CLASSIC SUPERCAR paddock group I'm even more relaxed. I want a McLaren F1, Ferrari F40/50, Miura, Pantera, Porsche 959. Bedroom wall cars.
REALLY?!
Yes, really. Last year we had some staggeringly epic cars. Each and every one of them spent lap after lap being driven on the door handles with an MM beneficiary strapped in. If you have one of the above cars and can spare the time you'll be in good company. In addition to Monkey and Dickie there will be a general who's who of classic and modern racers and enthusiasts. NOTHING is off limits. The paddock is open, the cars are all lying around and you'll be free to mingle and do whatever the hell you want when you're not on track.
PROVE IT.
Ok, here's a sample of last year's event.
A video of stills I knocked up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMVlFHs7H7w
Aston DB4 Zagato
Aston paddock
Cobra unloading
Lowdrag Cobra
1973 2.7 RS and 1966 SWB
Lining up
599
HWM Jag
WHAT DO I GET & WHAT DO I HAVE TO PAY/DO?
You'll get a very warm welcome. You'll get your own covered Goodwood paddock area. You can bring friends/family. You'll have space for trailers/transporters if required. You'll be fed and watered through the day. You'll be provided with a helmet if you need one. If you ask nicely there is every chance of a cheeky reacharound from one of the navy lads.
Each paddock group will go out together with a Mission Motorsport beneficiary. This could be a one legged Para, a no armed Tankie or a PTSD suffering fly boy (or girl.) Each paddock has MM volunteers on hand at all times to help the guys and girls in and out of the cars.
You'll be asked to pay a small contribution of 75 which will go in its entirety to Mission Motorsport. Everyone involved is giving their time, fuel, tyres etc for free. The track part is being looked after by Melindi & Calum of GoldTrack (they're big MM supporters) and all the marshals, volunteers and misc fluffers are there voluntarily to make sure the day goes off as planned.
WHAT IS MISSION MOTORSPORT?
I'll save time by putting up this link for anyone interested and doesn't know about MM. The bottom line is this: MM utilises every kind of motorsport in the recovery and retraining of sick/injured service personnel. Started and managed by Jim Cameron (PH's Tankslider and 2014 EVO Jerk of the Year) in 2012. http://www.missionmotorsport.org
I'M INTERESTED, WHAT DO I DO?
You get in touch with me: Ben Williams, ben.williams@bjjw.com or PM through PH.
THE LADS
As a parting shot this is a pic of Copey being loaded into a Bugatti at last year's event. Copey had landed at Brize Norton earlier that morning and hot tailed it straight to Goodwood as he didn't want to miss out on the fun. Copey is a Tankie and got hit by an IED in 2011. Hos story is here:
http://www.missionmotorsport.org/testimonials/troo...
It is that time of year again where I come on here and ask for your assistance in the planning and execution of a superb day of motorsport: The 2014 Mission Motorsport Invitational at Goodwood on Friday 5th September.
This year we're delighted to announce that Investec have offered to sponsor the entire day so it will all be a bit more Pimm's, gin & vol-au vents than last year's cans of lager and hogroast.
WHAT IS IT?
Last year a MM supporter donated a not inconsiderable sum of cash and suggested we hire the entire Goodwood complex and put on a day to a) put smiles on the faces of the many Mission Motorsport beneficiaries and b) raise awareness of what MM does and how they go about doing it.
We did as instructed and put on, in our opinion, a rather epic day. 5 paddock groups of VERY different cars took to the track, every single one carrying a MM beneficiary, and the end result was big smiles, skids and generaly hoonery in the sort of cars rarely seen, let alone hammered.
For a first try we all felt that it went off well but we all agreed that this year should be bigger, better organised and involving far more people.
WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?
You
Oh, and your car, petrol, time, tyre rubber and smiles.My responsibility for the day is organising 2 of the 5 paddock groups: "MODERN SUPERCARS" AND "CLASSIC SUPERCARS." Each will be 10 cars. We've already had quite a few MM supporters get in touch and baggsy their place. We can confirm we'll be welcoming Chris Harris in something stupid, Dickie Meaden in something ridiculous and several other people I can't tell you about just yet. Suffice to say each and every paddock group will be jam packed with exotica and interesting people to talk to.
WHAT CARS ARE REQUIRED?
Nothing special really
For the MODERN SUPERCAR paddock group I want a P1, 918, Zondas, silly Ferraris, Aventadors, stuff that looks like an orange wrapped Batmobile. You know the sort.
For the CLASSIC SUPERCAR paddock group I'm even more relaxed. I want a McLaren F1, Ferrari F40/50, Miura, Pantera, Porsche 959. Bedroom wall cars.
REALLY?!
Yes, really. Last year we had some staggeringly epic cars. Each and every one of them spent lap after lap being driven on the door handles with an MM beneficiary strapped in. If you have one of the above cars and can spare the time you'll be in good company. In addition to Monkey and Dickie there will be a general who's who of classic and modern racers and enthusiasts. NOTHING is off limits. The paddock is open, the cars are all lying around and you'll be free to mingle and do whatever the hell you want when you're not on track.
PROVE IT.
Ok, here's a sample of last year's event.
A video of stills I knocked up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMVlFHs7H7w
Aston DB4 Zagato
Aston paddock
Cobra unloading
Lowdrag Cobra
1973 2.7 RS and 1966 SWB
Lining up
599
HWM Jag
WHAT DO I GET & WHAT DO I HAVE TO PAY/DO?
You'll get a very warm welcome. You'll get your own covered Goodwood paddock area. You can bring friends/family. You'll have space for trailers/transporters if required. You'll be fed and watered through the day. You'll be provided with a helmet if you need one. If you ask nicely there is every chance of a cheeky reacharound from one of the navy lads.
Each paddock group will go out together with a Mission Motorsport beneficiary. This could be a one legged Para, a no armed Tankie or a PTSD suffering fly boy (or girl.) Each paddock has MM volunteers on hand at all times to help the guys and girls in and out of the cars.
You'll be asked to pay a small contribution of 75 which will go in its entirety to Mission Motorsport. Everyone involved is giving their time, fuel, tyres etc for free. The track part is being looked after by Melindi & Calum of GoldTrack (they're big MM supporters) and all the marshals, volunteers and misc fluffers are there voluntarily to make sure the day goes off as planned.
WHAT IS MISSION MOTORSPORT?
I'll save time by putting up this link for anyone interested and doesn't know about MM. The bottom line is this: MM utilises every kind of motorsport in the recovery and retraining of sick/injured service personnel. Started and managed by Jim Cameron (PH's Tankslider and 2014 EVO Jerk of the Year) in 2012. http://www.missionmotorsport.org
I'M INTERESTED, WHAT DO I DO?
You get in touch with me: Ben Williams, ben.williams@bjjw.com or PM through PH.
THE LADS
As a parting shot this is a pic of Copey being loaded into a Bugatti at last year's event. Copey had landed at Brize Norton earlier that morning and hot tailed it straight to Goodwood as he didn't want to miss out on the fun. Copey is a Tankie and got hit by an IED in 2011. Hos story is here:
http://www.missionmotorsport.org/testimonials/troo...
Good question, I should have thought of that!
Stage one is getting all the cars sorted. We've got the first three paddock groups done and dusted with pre war racers, 50's racers and 60's racers. Once I've squared the two supercar groups away we'll look at volunteer resources.
If anyone wants to help out please feel free to drop me a line on email above and I'll keep details and get in touch once that bit is getting attention.
Thanks,
Ben
Stage one is getting all the cars sorted. We've got the first three paddock groups done and dusted with pre war racers, 50's racers and 60's racers. Once I've squared the two supercar groups away we'll look at volunteer resources.
If anyone wants to help out please feel free to drop me a line on email above and I'll keep details and get in touch once that bit is getting attention.
Thanks,
Ben
countzero said:
Cool, Goodwood is just down the road from me and I also help run a local car club - All marques, all models accepted. Will need to look at my calendar closer to the date but hopefully can lend a hand, even if it's just photography
Lovely, thanks for the offer, I'll be in touch.V8 FOU said:
Hey, Ben.
How about the Turbo R in its track guise? Get Harris to drive it around the track!! Now THAT would be a laugh!
You'll see it, if not before, at the club 18-30 do in August.
You're a gent for the offer but it's not quite right for the day. In the modern category its now looking like we'll have an embarrassment of modern stuff. Most of them are the ones that shoot blue flames out the back!How about the Turbo R in its track guise? Get Harris to drive it around the track!! Now THAT would be a laugh!
You'll see it, if not before, at the club 18-30 do in August.
Once the paddock groups are sorted I'll update the thread vis visitors/guests etc.
sunbeam alpine said:
Hi Ben,
Can't help with a supercar, but if you need people just to help out, let me know.
(I'm sure you'll be over-run with offers anyway!)
Staggering response received from both individuals and, amazingly, a couple of manufacturers. I don't mean Vauxhall either, proper ones that make cars that make pandas cry Can't help with a supercar, but if you need people just to help out, let me know.
(I'm sure you'll be over-run with offers anyway!)
Will keep everyone updated vis volunteers
Gents,
Anyone interested in Mission Motorsport can come and see us at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in a couple of weeks.
There will be a mega stand complete with a Lynx helicopter and lots of other cool bang-bang stuff and cars. I'm there for the whole event, as is Jim (Tankslider).
Come along, say hello and find out a bit more about what MM do, how they go about doing it and how you can help.
Anyone interested in Mission Motorsport can come and see us at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in a couple of weeks.
There will be a mega stand complete with a Lynx helicopter and lots of other cool bang-bang stuff and cars. I'm there for the whole event, as is Jim (Tankslider).
Come along, say hello and find out a bit more about what MM do, how they go about doing it and how you can help.
Ladies & Gents,
I've had a superb response from PHers so far and the Modern Supercar paddock group is nearly there, only 2/3 spaces left.
What I'd really like to try and chase up are some volunteers for the Classic Supercar paddock group. Obviously this one is a little trickier to sort but will be oh so worth it in the end
A rough idea of the kind of stuff I'm after:
McLaren F1
Ferrari F40, 288 GTO, Testarossa
Porsche 959
Lamborghini Miura, Countach, Diablo
BMW M1
Lotus Esprit
Jag XJ220
Pantera
Lister Storm
So, nothing really special then
We can assure you a properly spiffy day, drivers can bring friends/family/guests etc.
I've had a superb response from PHers so far and the Modern Supercar paddock group is nearly there, only 2/3 spaces left.
What I'd really like to try and chase up are some volunteers for the Classic Supercar paddock group. Obviously this one is a little trickier to sort but will be oh so worth it in the end
A rough idea of the kind of stuff I'm after:
McLaren F1
Ferrari F40, 288 GTO, Testarossa
Porsche 959
Lamborghini Miura, Countach, Diablo
BMW M1
Lotus Esprit
Jag XJ220
Pantera
Lister Storm
So, nothing really special then
We can assure you a properly spiffy day, drivers can bring friends/family/guests etc.
Well folks, I've had a huge amount of help here and PH has come good with a large number of the cars required - thank you all, I won't name names here but you know who you are.
This is the list of cars we're running on the day split into their individual paddock groups.
Every car on every outing will be carrying Mission Motorsport beneficiaries, lap after lap. It's going to be quite a good day
Radical SR8
Ferrari 599 HGTE
Rolls Royce Factory Wraith Special
Caterham SP300R
Ferrari 458 Challenge
Porsche 911 GT3RS
Porsche 997 Cup Racer
BMW M3 GTR
Nissan GTR
GTA
Porsche 930
Lamborghini Gallardo Spider
McLaren 650S
Aston Martin V12 GT3
Aston Martin GT4 race car
Porsche 997 Turbo
Lotus Exige V6
Audi R8
BMW i8
Superperformance Shelby Daytona Cobra
Lamborgini Gallardo GT3
1959 Aston Martin DB4
1957 Jaguar XK150 FHC
1954 Aston Martin DB 2/4 MK1
1955 Austin Healey 100/4
1957 AC Ace
1957 Triumph TR3
1957 Jaguar Mk1
1955 Jaguar XK 140 SE FHC
1951 Jaguar XK120
Jaguar Works C Type
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super
1965 Ford GT40
1966 Ford GT40
1965 Shelby Mustang 350GT
1964 Cobra
1965 Shelby Mustang 350GT
1964 Bizzarrini ISO A3C
1964 Jaguar E type Low drag
1936 Lagonda LG45 Team Car
1925 Bentley 3/4 Litre
1929 Bentley 4 1/2 litre
1927 Bentley 3 litre
1928 Riley Brooklands
1933 Talbot 105 Team car
1927 Vauxhall 30-98
1930 Bugatti T35B
1931 Invicta low chassis
1930 Alfa Romeo Zagato
1933 Austin A7
Road group (non track, passenger laps on Goodwood local lanes between track sessions)
2014 Morgan 3 wheeler
Dodge Viper GTS race car
1929 Blower Bentley
Phantom LWB
Austin Healey 3000
This is the list of cars we're running on the day split into their individual paddock groups.
Every car on every outing will be carrying Mission Motorsport beneficiaries, lap after lap. It's going to be quite a good day
Radical SR8
Ferrari 599 HGTE
Rolls Royce Factory Wraith Special
Caterham SP300R
Ferrari 458 Challenge
Porsche 911 GT3RS
Porsche 997 Cup Racer
BMW M3 GTR
Nissan GTR
GTA
Porsche 930
Lamborghini Gallardo Spider
McLaren 650S
Aston Martin V12 GT3
Aston Martin GT4 race car
Porsche 997 Turbo
Lotus Exige V6
Audi R8
BMW i8
Superperformance Shelby Daytona Cobra
Lamborgini Gallardo GT3
1959 Aston Martin DB4
1957 Jaguar XK150 FHC
1954 Aston Martin DB 2/4 MK1
1955 Austin Healey 100/4
1957 AC Ace
1957 Triumph TR3
1957 Jaguar Mk1
1955 Jaguar XK 140 SE FHC
1951 Jaguar XK120
Jaguar Works C Type
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super
1965 Ford GT40
1966 Ford GT40
1965 Shelby Mustang 350GT
1964 Cobra
1965 Shelby Mustang 350GT
1964 Bizzarrini ISO A3C
1964 Jaguar E type Low drag
1936 Lagonda LG45 Team Car
1925 Bentley 3/4 Litre
1929 Bentley 4 1/2 litre
1927 Bentley 3 litre
1928 Riley Brooklands
1933 Talbot 105 Team car
1927 Vauxhall 30-98
1930 Bugatti T35B
1931 Invicta low chassis
1930 Alfa Romeo Zagato
1933 Austin A7
Road group (non track, passenger laps on Goodwood local lanes between track sessions)
2014 Morgan 3 wheeler
Dodge Viper GTS race car
1929 Blower Bentley
Phantom LWB
Austin Healey 3000
C2james said:
That sounds pretty epic, is it all open for the public to view as goodwood usually is?
Good question. Technically yes, in practice no!Let me put it this way: every last person there (other than the beneficiaries) will be contributing, whether that be their time, car, cash, managing the day etc.
We also have food and parking issues: there are going to be several hundred beneficiaries and their families attending. Total numbers expected to exceed 450, maybe by a lot.
However (
) - I'd find it very hard to deny access to anyone off here who comes and finds me, thrusts a donation into my hand and enjoys the spectacle.If you do come just try and park sensibly understanding that 200 people with far fewer legs than you've got need to get as close as poss.
Hope that's clear, fair and understandable.
Ben
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