If you really care about drag Racing..

[Bowler]

Then donate to the reconstruction of the Medical Centre at Santa Pod

Story here, with links about how to donate: http://www.eurodragster.com/news/news.asp?Story=se...

Not a difficult decision...

Edited by Bowler on Tuesday 9th September 12:40

[Tet]

The fact that they're asking for donations implies that the building wasn't insured. I can't off the top of my head think of many legitimate reasons for that...

[CRR]

Tet, I think you have got hold of the wrong end of the stick. The impression I get is that this is something that Tog has undertaken to do of his own free will. If that's true, good on you Tog. BTW, before anybody asks, my donation went in about 3 hours ago.

[veryoldfart]

i liked the bit about a caterer opening up to help the distressed, where "refreshmnts could be PURCHASED..."

man after my own heart!

[MotorPsycho]

Tet said:

The fact that they're asking for donations implies that the building wasn't insured. I can't off the top of my head think of many legitimate reasons for that...

I'd think it more along the lines of the personal items lost in the fire, either way I'm quite happy to donate, without those guys we would have no racing, and I know that should the worst one day happen that they would be there.

[Bowler]

MotorPsycho said:

I'd think it more along the lines of the personal items lost in the fire, either way I'm quite happy to donate, without those guys we would have no racing, and I know that should the worst one day happen that they would be there.

Hence the thread title....

I've edited this posted to add that the original link was to the ED news report on Tuesday (9th). It seems that this has been "bumped" to the headline, for the next day (I'm guessing that it should be the headline for at least a couple of days, to raise awareness for our friends from mainland Europe who are just getting home Etc). Maybe Tog can post the donation details on here?

Edited by Bowler on Tuesday 9th September 22:33

[Eurodragster.com]

Having passed my self-imposed two-day post-race embargo on visiting forums, here I am.

Firstly can I say that if you have not read the statement from Human Touch on yesterday's (Tuesday's) news then please do read it.

Bowler you have it exactly right, the news item is going to be left at the top of Eurodragster.com news probably until Friday and for exactly the reason you state.

CRR is also exactly right and thanks for the nice words. No-one asked for donations. A collection was mooted on Sunday but given the way Sunday turned out it was very difficult to organise. Eurodragster.com has a PayPal account so we were well-placed to get going immediately. Human Touch were only told what we were up to after we had set it up and they were gobsmacked and of course very grateful.

At time of writing we have gone through £1200 with the vast majority of that from fans including contributors to this thread (to whom many thanks).

If you would like to contribute then if you have a PayPal account you can send money to [e-mail]. If you do not have a PayPal account then you can contribute by credit or debit card as follows:

1. Go to www.eurodragster.com/payment

2. Click on the PayPal Donate! button (yes, even though you don't have a PayPal account, trust me this will work)

3. This brings up a PayPal donations page. Enter your amount at the top of the page and click on the button to update the total, then if you look at the bottom left of the page there is an option to pay by credit or debit card. The rest should be self-evident.

If that doesn't work or if you don't do electronic payment then obviously we can take a cheque, drop me an E-Mail for details.

[veryoldfart]

what exactly are donations for, rebuilding the medical centre or lost personal goods?

if its not a fair question i apologise in advance

[Barry B]

veryoldfart said:

what exactly are donations for, rebuilding the medical centre or lost personal goods?

if its not a fair question i apologise in advance

So why the fuff did you ask it then ? Do you go out of your way to p!$$ people off and put their backs up on purpose just for the hell of it ? If it's not a fair question I too, apologise in advance.

[Glenn R]

I think that the question is perfectly reasonable, both parties should have been insured and are professional organisations, not charities, so the question is reasonable.

[carman-gear]

Barry B said:

veryoldfart said:

what exactly are donations for, rebuilding the medical centre or lost personal goods?

if its not a fair question i apologise in advance

So why the fuff did you ask it then ? Do you go out of your way to p!$$ people off and put their backs up on purpose just for the hell of it ? If it's not a fair question I too, apologise in advance.

just look at his posts hes a numpty wind up merchant

[Furyous]

carman-gear said:

Barry B said:

veryoldfart said:

what exactly are donations for, rebuilding the medical centre or lost personal goods?

if its not a fair question i apologise in advance

So why the fuff did you ask it then ? Do you go out of your way to p!$$ people off and put their backs up on purpose just for the hell of it ? If it's not a fair question I too, apologise in advance.

just look at his posts hes a numpty wind up merchant

A very astute 1st post.......

[carman-gear]

see people agree with me thanks

[Nitro Fan]

carman-gear said:

see people agree with me thanks

That bloke creates enough pointless hot air to kick start climate change on his own. He apparently hangs out on the bank he must be the one with the huge empty space around him!

[veryoldfart]

so your happy giving money away?

send me some!

human touch and SPR are both ltd companies, as ive been, and i had to pay insurances.....

[Furyous]

veryoldfart said:

so your happy giving money away?

send me some!

human touch and SPR are both ltd companies, as ive been, and i had to pay insurances.....

You are a professional wind up merchant AICMFP.

Why dont you go an play on the railway ?

[veryoldfart]

Furyous said:

veryoldfart said:

so your happy giving money away?

send me some!

human touch and SPR are both ltd companies, as ive been, and i had to pay insurances.....

You are a professional wind up merchant AICMFP.

Why dont you go an play on the railway ?

is that the best you can do?

[Uncle Wonko]

Oh, don't mention railway enthusiasts. Some people still don't the difference between them and 'train spotters', even after having it explained to them.