Driving standards at Sunday Services

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Hello all

There was a comment on the MBW SS topic about exhuberant driving on site and how it might not be a good idea as it might mean venues wouldn't invite us back. Having been to a fair few PH SSes over the years, and seen plenty of cars rev up and do burnouts on their way into/out of venues, I just assumed that it was acceptable, and just the PH way - a bit of fun between petrol heads that was harmless as long as basic safety considerations were taken into account.

What do people feel about this? If the consensus of opinion is that this shouldn't happen, then I sincerely apologise to PH and MBW.

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In which case, as above I apologise. I'll keep things much calmer in future and leave such things for the track. Sorry guys :-(

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I suspected I wouldn't be the worst offender. Just a few full throttle pulls with no tc. Didn't get to those sorts of speeds. All the same I'll keep it more chilled at SSes in future.

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My exhuberant driving was on the exit road. I agree that putting your foot down with people (especially kids) nearby is idiotic.

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damianmkv said:

This one ?


GP mini by damianmkv, on Flickr

Nope that would be my GP.....

Totally understood re the venues wanting good driving standards - as per above I won't be hooning at a SS venue again - not worth ruining PH's hard work and everyone's fun in the long term.

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The1Driver - if you are not already signed up, and it's your sort of thing, you might like to sign up to the GP UK Owners Club forum:

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Cool no worries - always like to check in case people don't know about it :-)

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The1Driver said:

Marchutch said:

Cool no worries - always like to check in case people don't know about it :-)

Good good.

You get any pics? Which Mini was yours? Spotted two... One appeared very modified!

Mine was the modified one - a long way still to go.... engine rebuild, full cage, harnesses and a lexan window kit for a start....

I did get one or two pics yes. I'll try and upload them to Flickr

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The1Driver said:

I see. Looks very impressive!!

Thanks

Here are the few pics that I took:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/129386538@N08/sets/7...

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y2blade said:

Upon arrival at MBW EVERYONE (myself included) was politely requested (by the Marshals/PH staff and MBW staff) to "Go easy on the loud pedal" or words to that effect as they have received complaints in the past.


Clearly this polite request was ignored by a minority.

It's not rocket science you ****s

It'll be a real shame if we end up no longer welcome at MBW due to the ttish actions of a few, prob one of the best SS venues on the calender

Actually I wasn't told that. I have hearing problems so listen very carefully when given instructions by marshals so I don't miss anything vital. If I am unsure then I ask for whatever I missed to be repeated.

As has been said though I do agree it should really be common sense - and I for one am going to be more sensible on site at future events.

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ecsrobin said:

It's common sense not to boot it or drive in a yobish manner, you shouldn't have to be told.

Which is exactly what I said. We all get carried away occasionally. I have already apologised. I would assume people could take that with a modicum of good grace and move on.

Edited by Marchutch on Monday 10th November 18:54

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Apologies for the way this thread has turned out - all I originally intended was to gauge the consensus on appropriate driving standards at these events. I believe that has now been achieved, and this now serves as reminder to PHers what is expected of them in terms of driving standards at PH events.

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m4tti said:

Not just PH events for christ sake.... its Saturday night Tesco Car park driving.

We are discussing PH events here, not the wider issue. Elsewhere, people's dribving standards are a matter for them and the police. Not to say you aren't correct, just that that is not what is under discussion here.