Kent coast dawn raid – 7th November

[Speed Badger]

Ben Lowden said:

Speed Badger said:

Damn I would have been up for this, but I'm actually in the Peak District that weekend picking up a very PH - worthy car if all goes well.

How about a Kent-based folk Christmas drive and lunch nearer the time?

Trading the FK8 in for another Megane? Potentially sounds good to me to try and do something festive in December too.

No, due to an unexpected and hugely welcome turn of events I am indeed keeping the FK8. I am turning back the clock a few years and if all goes well, will revisit something that always held a special place in my heart. Don't want to jinx anything so playing it coy

Good luck with the drive, hope the weather is kind and the breakfast/lunch is fat!

[Ben Lowden]

Speed Badger said:

No, due to an unexpected and hugely welcome turn of events I am indeed keeping the FK8. I am turning back the clock a few years and if all goes well, will revisit something that always held a special place in my heart. Don't want to jinx anything so playing it coy

Good luck with the drive, hope the weather is kind and the breakfast/lunch is fat!

Thanks Speed Badger, good luck with the new acquisition. Hope to see it on a future run!

Red Devil said:

Loads of room across from the Old Lighthouse - https://goo.gl/maps/Xxc978UEidFGY34m7 - it makes for a cool backdrop in pics as well.
There's no easy way to do both the Military Road and Dungeness though without a big increase in the distance and duration of the run.

Edited by Red Devil on Friday 5th November 13:10

Thanks Red Devil, really appreciate your advice. I think we'll skip Dungeness this time and head for the hub to keep the run time a bit shorter.

[Ben Lowden]

FINAL ROUTE

This is the final route for everyone. I'll PM you all some other details shortly, and see you all Sunday morning! https://goo.gl/maps/hb1HnAtX38adsCXw7

[seyre1972]

Bugger would have loved to join this - but swapped my Audi S3 for a 2,2 ton SUV (still got a bit of a poke however x3 M40i). . If I may pop down, be tail end Charlie ? And if pace too much can drop off ?

Been on a few of Red Devils “ahem”spirited drives in the Audi - great fun, and usually a great breakfast at the garden centre we went to.

[Ben Lowden]

Of course! I've now PMed everyone with the details – any issues just let me know. Final list:

1. BenLowden – Megane 275 Cup-S
2. Koolkat969 - Honda S2000
3. Silver7 - Clio 200 or GR Yaris
4. Silver Smudger - Abarth 124
5. Liamst - M2C
6. Adam2922 - R8 or Clio 200
7. Medic one - Porsche 987.2
8. MiloD - /\ same
9. Jyaque - 911SC
10. Bob M - Gr Yaris
11. Matt T- Gr Yaris
12. DJ - A35 AMG
13. Richard182 - 172 cup
14. seyre1972 – BMW X3 M40i

[Medic-one]

I'm afraid I'm out tomorrow, went to see a fireworks display and ended up in a nice restaurant and we're the wrong side of 2 bottles of very nice wine now, so won't be able to drive tomorrow...

[Silver Smudger]

Great little run out, wicked roads, fine selction of cars and lovely weather arranged too! Will have to remember the Hub for future snack stops

Thanks Ben, for tempting us out of bed on a Sunday morning!

[whytheory]

That's a good line up

[Ben Lowden]

My phone snaps - will upload proper photos off my camera when I’ve edited them.

Thanks to everyone for coming out, great run and really enjoyed meeting you all. Any constructive feedback on the format welcome to help with planning for the next one!

[Richard182]

What a great morning! Really enjoyed that. Lovely to meet you all. Thanks Ben for sorting. Hopefully see you all soon. Bed is calling!

[Jyaque]

Yes: awesome!

Many thanks again Ben for sorting. Looking forward to the next one already!

Cheers👍

[Koolkat969]

Great meet-up and a pleasure to meet everyone. Nice to be able to share our passion with like minded people.

Thanks Ben for organizing. Couldn't have been more lucky with the weather.

Looking forward to the next one!

[adam2922]

Thanks for organising Ben, really enjoyed it.
Good route and really well judged drive.

Looking forward to the next one!

[seyre1972]

Firstly - a huge thank you to Ben - a brilliant route, and excellent guiding/leading etc.

Secondly - what a great bunch to head out with.

I need to play around with the drone photos - colours way off/look over exposed - once done will post up.

cheers,


seyre1972

[TheMattFinish]

Ben was a great route I forget that kent has some great driving lanes.

Was a pleasure to meet everyone and felt very welcomed.

Very much looking forward to the next one now

[chappj]

Thanks for sharing the pics. Weather was excellent
Today! Sorry I couldn’t join you. Looking forward to the next one…

[Jyaque]

[Jyaque]

Such is the level of Ben's commitment to the cause, I caught this unguarded moment of him worshipping the cars...

[Jyaque]

And would you know it, the sun came out as a result!

Result!

[Jyaque]

(Sort of... 😏)