Wednesday 12th May 2010

Reminder: PH Sunday Service At Dunsfold

Join us this Sunday at the fantastic Dads Day Out at the Dunsfold circuit

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Recently we told you about the fantastic Dads Day Out at the Dunsfold circuit, taking place on Sunday 16th May. Well, time has flown by and the event is nearly upon us. With the event less than a week away, it’s time to update you on the new attractions that have been added since the last story.

In addition to the supercar rides around the Top Gear test track, the helicopter rides, the three driver training areas, the fun fair, bouncy castles, live bands, the Roary Zone, fire engine and double-decker bus rides (and breathe), the organisers have added even more fun stuff.

The East Coast FMX Motorbike display team will be providing some extra excitement, as will M.A.D., the mountain bike display team, who will also be showing what they can do.

There are now around 500 cars booked onto the static display from a variety of car clubs including PistonHeads and there’s room for a few more. Highlights including a Jordan F1 car, a top fuel dragster from Santa Pod, the Lightning electric sports car, and a host of other interesting cars.

In terms of stands and stalls, the food vans are all Petrolhead-themed and there’ll be plenty of other attractions to interest everyone, including a display from the paramotor club with the amazing Skycar. The famous Skelta, which featured on PH just the other day, will also be making an appearance.

Attendance levels look set to be up on last year and, while only 100 cars have signed up on the event thread, we’re told that over 200 PHers have booked to come along so far. As a result the organisers are making sure we have extra PH parking space available. To take advantage of that extra capacity, please book here.

You will only be able to buy the display passes online until 3pm on Friday; they will not be available on the day. On arrival, show your display pass (which will be in the form of an e-mail attachment sent with your confirmation e-mail), tell the marshals you’re from PistonHeads and you’ll be directed to the special PH area.

Use the link above to book supercar and blue ribbon rides also - the car list includes F40s, F50s, Atoms, Astons, a Carrera GT, an Enzo, an Alfa 8C, and Ford GT40s. You won’t need to buy another entry ticket, as the ‘display pass’ lets you in.

The same link will also allow you access to the driver training areas which includes:

The Caterham Club, showing off their own brand of car control, including drifting and donuts with you as a passenger.

Roadcraft, who will be teaching the art of performance car control with you driving your own car.

The Independent Driving School, which will be giving those from the age of 14 upwards a first taste of driving.

Please note: The supercar rides will now stop at 4pm instead of 4.30pm due to noise restrictions at the venue.

[Harsh]

Looking forward to it.

Oh and we're still adding more stuff as we go, it looks like we may have a Rolling Road dyno at the event as well, just sorting out the arrangements now.

There's still more to come!

[muckyman]

sooooo looking forward to this. My first Sunday Service of the year.
Fingers crossed for sunshine

[S3_Graham]

Harsh said:

Looking forward to it.

Oh and we're still adding more stuff as we go, it looks like we may have a Rolling Road dyno at the event as well, just sorting out the arrangements now.

There's still more to come!

hmm... new car... RR...





oil leak

[munch997]

And tickets ARE avalible on the gate?!
Looks awesome!

[Paul-964]

Yep looking forward to it too! The display ticket states we have to be there by 9am (ooouch). How set in stone is this? I did go last year but didn't park with PH'ers.

[twiglove]

Hmm RR - Would I be able to run both cars on that Bachi

[Harsh]

Paul-964 said:

Yep looking forward to it too! The display ticket states we have to be there by 9am (ooouch). How set in stone is this? I did go last year but didn't park with PH'ers.

In terms of PH'ers it isn't set in stone as the PH area is not in the same area as the other static cars so you can come and go as you please.

however the earlier you get there, the less traffic you'll encounter and the more chance you will have to book a ride.

Munch, tickets are available on the gate but they will be general entry tickets and will cost £8 per person and i think £4 per child so buying a £7 ticket in advance for a car and everyone in it is well worth doing.

the £7 PH and static tickets will NOT be available on the day and without one you will have to park in the public car park whcih is much further away. The £7 deal is only available until 3pm on Friday, after that it's general entry tickets on the day which as i have said cost more.

[Paul-964]

Harsh said:

Paul-964 said:

Yep looking forward to it too! The display ticket states we have to be there by 9am (ooouch). How set in stone is this? I did go last year but didn't park with PH'ers.

In terms of PH'ers it isn't set in stone as the PH area is not in the same area as the other static cars so you can come and go as you please.

however the earlier you get there, the less traffic you'll encounter and the more chance you will have to book a ride.

Munch, tickets are available on the gate but they will be general entry tickets and will cost £8 per person and i think £4 per child so buying a £7 ticket in advance for a car and everyone in it is well worth doing.

the £7 PH and static tickets will NOT be available on the day and without one you will have to park in the public car park whcih is much further away. The £7 deal is only available until 3pm on Friday, after that it's general entry tickets on the day which as i have said cost more.

Good stuff, cheers Harsh

[Garlick]

I'm really pleased its not a 9am start

See you all there chaps, I'm not on the original 'attending' list but will be there.

[S3_Graham]

Garlick said:

I'm really pleased its not a 9am start

See you all there chaps, I'm not on the original 'attending' list but will be there.

which car do we look out for??

I'll be there in the 328 if you want a closer look....

[muckyman]

I'll be there at 9, provided there will be some hot drinks available that early.
Anyone know if the caterers will be trading at that time, or is there a timetable somewhere that I've not seen?

[dinkel]

Can't believe how big these events grew since the 1st one Feb Fab 2007: well done PH!

[munch997]

Harsh said:

Paul-964 said:

Yep looking forward to it too! The display ticket states we have to be there by 9am (ooouch). How set in stone is this? I did go last year but didn't park with PH'ers.

In terms of PH'ers it isn't set in stone as the PH area is not in the same area as the other static cars so you can come and go as you please.

however the earlier you get there, the less traffic you'll encounter and the more chance you will have to book a ride.

Munch, tickets are available on the gate but they will be general entry tickets and will cost £8 per person and i think £4 per child so buying a £7 ticket in advance for a car and everyone in it is well worth doing.

the £7 PH and static tickets will NOT be available on the day and without one you will have to park in the public car park whcih is much further away. The £7 deal is only available until 3pm on Friday, after that it's general entry tickets on the day which as i have said cost more.

Thanks for the info!
As long as i can see the cars going round the track it'll be fine

[Garlick]

S3_Graham said:

Garlick said:

I'm really pleased its not a 9am start

See you all there chaps, I'm not on the original 'attending' list but will be there.

which car do we look out for??

I'll be there in the 328 if you want a closer look....

Probably the Chimaera.....but if peeing down I'll be in the 944.

I would like a look at your car actually, good idea

[S3_Graham]

if you spot it and im not there, feel free to have a look over it its an N plate!

I've just ordered a window smiley and a sticker for the back

[SaucyBoy]

Thanks for the update Harsh.

I didn't realise that you need a ticket in advance to be in the PHER's car park, as last year we just turned up and all parked on the runway. As time is now short i suppose it's not worth risking buying one in case it don't get here, or are they E-Tickets?

Cheers

Jim

[Harsh]

They are all e-tickets so you will get them with your confo email so you can buy them now....just remember to print off the pass otherwise you'll have to pay when you get there as well!

Last year you still had to buy tickets to get in, the display ticket takes the place of the entry tickets for PH'ers and they work out cheaper than general entry tickets.

The Static display of last year is still there but has been split.

The one next to the event arena is an arrive at 9am and leave at 4.30 thing, whereas the PH display/car park is arrive and leave when you wish as i know it would be difficult to get the 200-250 cars in at the same time.

[SaucyBoy]

Thanks for the reply mate. Sorry for being thick, lol. Don't envy you sorting this monster event out.

Cheers

Jim

[muckyman]

Garlick said:

See you all there chaps, I'm not on the original 'attending' list but will be there.

Don't worry Garlick, I'll add you to the list
;-)

[Garlick]

Thanks

How did you know I'd stickered it up?