Coventry MotoFest

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oldbanger

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4,316 posts

238 months

Monday 21st May 2018
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This year there are going to be time trials on the ring road.

I can’t wait.

Anyone else going?
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chrisgtx

1,196 posts

210 months

Monday 28th May 2018
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I’ve never been before but I’ve entered the official time trial on the Sunday.
I know it’s not the most exciting of courses but i think it’s good to support them in the first closed road sprint event for 30 odd years.
We have two time slots so I’ll be able to walk round and look at the rest of the show too.

Craikeybaby

10,411 posts

225 months

Wednesday 30th May 2018
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I live fairly close to the city centre, so will be popping in at various points over the weekend.

mark284811

99 posts

185 months

Wednesday 30th May 2018
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I'll be there with the Caterham Graduates Racing Club.

We'll be having a Trade stand to answer any questions regarding Caterham racing in the UK. I'll also be taking part in the Sprint event on the closed road section.

There's a possibility of some Demo runs for us as well so you may see me attempting some donuts and burnouts.

Come along if you fancy a chat about anything Caterhams!

davebem

746 posts

177 months

Wednesday 30th May 2018
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This would have been right up my street but gutted as I'm in Malta!

S_robinson91

11 posts

92 months

Wednesday 30th May 2018
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Anyone know where the best place to park on Saturday would be?

Craikeybaby

10,411 posts

225 months

Wednesday 30th May 2018
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Probably the park and ride at the Memorial Park, or risk trying to get in somewhere in Earlsdon. Or maybe the rugby club. Traffic tends to be a nightmare while the event is on.

chrisgtx

1,196 posts

210 months

Tuesday 5th June 2018
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Did anyone here go? There was quite a crowd.
I thought it was very good for a free event, a few big name companies and car dealers, lots of displays, music and the super cars sounded great going under the underpass.
I managed to get around to see a lot seeing as my car snapped the prop on the line...

Craikeybaby

10,411 posts

225 months

Tuesday 5th June 2018
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I went for brief visits on both Saturday and Sunday and enjoyed it. I didn’t see everything as was my little boy was starting to get a bit tired/grumpy, but it was good to see all the cars in the city centre.

My Dad commented that there was a lot more to see than at Speedmachine festival last weekend and that was £50 per ticket!

oldbanger

Original Poster:

4,316 posts

238 months

Tuesday 5th June 2018
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I went on the Saturday with a language student we're currently hosting. As usual it was a great day.

Gutted that the footbridge was closed to spectators as that was a prime viewing spot, but I'd imagine it was a condition of the racing licence not to have random members of the public dangling over the track!

I got down to the passenger ride area being run by Loughborough Car Club and it was awesome. We both managed a couple of goes before the queue got too big, and she went back the next day for another go as the two MX5s both went off when we were waiting for rides. If any of you are reading - thanks so much, it really made my day!