clophill crew ... what next

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well.... two things.... would like the regulars to state their views.... PM me if you want

firstly there is this.... only negative is it is in late november, unlikely to snow, but u never know...
http://www.charityraceexperience.com/car-clubs/
we could either go as a club, and convoy there, to display our cars in a static display...
we could even join the PHEA display.....
or we could sign up individually to actually drive our cars on track to raise money....
personally, i would rather the driving option.... but you have to apply and be accepted....


secondly, following the AM visit, the stakes are well and truly raised for keeping our monthly meets more than just a car park breakfast meet.... me and pete will try......
just looking for your thoughts on further plans....
tunnel run again.. hatfield that is....
passenger runs (short rides to others at the meet, i know there are cars i would like to experience)
b road blat
anything else...

Edited by 70proof on Tuesday 25th September 22:32

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TonyF said:

Already signed up for this earlier today, offered to take my Radical SR3 RS along and give pax rides for charity.

great, let us know how you get on....
snetterton is by norwich, so a bit of a trek for you guys.... would people be happy to drive over..

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Evo9lution said:

I also know where the Ostmidlandschleife (one of Evo magazine's test routes - a 20-odd mile ring ...) and would be happy to lead a run up to and around that as well if desired.

Best regards,

Daz

sounds very interesting daz, send me a PM please with more details.....

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Dblue said:

Bar is set high re the meets. Thinking caps on lads.

bar is set high.... hmmmm..... pole...... bar/pole.... hmmm.... any such clubs around these parts... LOL

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okay, car clubs have to have signed up by the 18th september...... so we can;t go as the fly supercar club, we can however join the PHEA display....
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
i have asked iluvmercs if there is a list or is it by PM only.....

think i am going to apply to drive, though need to check with insurers re this as it is on track...
might be good fun just to be there and hear the cars running on track whilst also raising money with our cars parked up....

lets start a list....

tonyF - drives if accepted, else PHEA display
70proof - drives if accepted else PHEA display
evo9ution - PHEA display
BarryP - assume you will apply to drive?
DBlue - again, applying to drive?

Edited by 70proof on Wednesday 26th September 09:35

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TonyF said:

Already signed up for this earlier today, offered to take my Radical SR3 RS along and give pax rides for charity.

great, let us know how you get on....

not received a your in email yet....

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Ben Tom Clark said:

Everyone should go out tomorrow and buy an Abarth 500, AMAZING little car, i've been lucky to drive supercars, hothatches, sport salloons modded cars etc and i have to say that was one of the most impressive. The 1.4 turbo is a powerhouse and in the corners it just gives and gives and gives,you never feel like it's going to run out of grip. 10/10 and prices start at £15,000........ BARGAIN!!!

any pics of the driver...? wink wink

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You don't want to be an instructor, barrys life is awful, waking up to go to work knowing you'll be raggin lambos and ponies all day on track..... Hmmm, Barry can u get me a job too!! Lol

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BarryP said:

I've lost count the number of times customers have said, " this must be the best job on the world", actually it's rubbish! I was up at 5.30am, drove to Rockingham in the dark, signed on and listened to the same briefing I've heard for the last eight years then drove the Fezza down and filled it up with fuel. Spent about 10 mins on track warming it up then sat in the passenger seat for four hours until the flying display started, during this I had to refuel the car and eat my lunch in the 30 mins break. I then sat in the car for another four hours, after that I went and filled up again and parked the car up. I went through a total of 33 customers, most were reasonably competent, only a few tried to kill me and themselves! I got home at 7.15 had something to eat and went to bed. On Sunday I got up and did it all over again but this time I did at least have a nice car with comfortable seats and most important of all an excellent traction control, thank you Audi (R8). At least if the customers tried to overcome the laws of physics the Audi gave me a sporting chance!
Best job in the world ?

forgot that you wouldn;t be in the driver's seat!!! so have you been off track in the hands of a punter?

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TonyF said:

Right, im in, got an e-mail today today confirming my entry for the charity race car experience at snetterton 18th november.
Has anyone else applied / heard anything ?
Tony.

got my email, i'm in...... now, i may not even be picked to do a lap, and i am driving around for charity giving passenger rides, albeit on track..... do i need specific trackday insurance cover???

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BarryP said:

andrew said:

can't you just bung someone a drink ?

It's not like being a member of the Masons!

andrew not given you the hand shake yet then barry......

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Dblue said:

In Pegsdon?
Used to be a cracking pub and its on one great road from Hitchin to Barton. Well worth a run down there for that road alone

hi pete.....

did you get my text, sunday 21st good for you? funny you mention this road..... had it in mond already.!

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Dblue said:

Hi Mate
Did reply to the text. 21st Good for me I reckon. Worth doing a run early that morning.

sorry mate, got it y'day, but wife held phone most of the time i was driving and read it and didn;t tell me about it!!!!

having said 21st, just spoke to my son, we'll now be in london that day.....

Edited by 70proof on Tuesday 2nd October 19:47

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Ben Tom Clark said:

are we saying the 21st then gents, ill go down the live now if thats the case?

before you jump the gun ben, do they open for sunday breakfast, and how large is the car park.....

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Ben Tom Clark said:

To summarise, because that’s a long ass message!
Live and Let Live, Pegsdon
Sunday 21st October?
9:30- supercar meet/ Breakfast
11:30- drive out

ben, i can;t do the 21st, as of last night i;ll be in london.....
why don;t you organise a meet for the 14th october.... that way you get a meet in soon, when the weather may be more favourable, and you don;t rock the boat as the fly is closed for a refit anyway.... i can;t do the 14th either, sorry..... start a new thread, see what happens.... i can ping you some routes i know of, or can put you in touch with someone who knows the area....

not sure two meets a month will be well attended..... you could open it up a bit so it is not a supercar meet, or even introduce a theme like a jap fest, 500 club etc.... PHEA is less exclusive and i joined them last sunday for their run..... loads of very nice metal.... tvr's, rs4, porkers, an old alfa, lancias etc etc etc etc.....

Edited by 70proof on Wednesday 3rd October 11:40

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Dblue said:

Its always best to do the run early on. Less traffic = More fun

except at 5am the rabbits do try crossing in the funniest of places!!!!

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Dblue said:

70proof said:

Dblue said:

Its always best to do the run early on. Less traffic = More fun

except at 5am the rabbits do try crossing in the funniest of places!!!!

Thats true, Rabbits have similar road sense to cyclists (And Sheep)

incase the regulars are reading this, by early run on the 28th i am not suggesting 5am btw!!!!

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911c4silver said:

I've been relagated to a less exclusive run in a porker that doesnt quite reach the 200mph supercar league...197mph and 0-60 in 3.3s not good enough! Ben let us know if anything does go down and I will try to get there, the 28th run is obvoiusly off limits to me.

my car doesnt do 200 either.... you've not been relegated mate...... 28th wouldnt be right without ya'.... what i was try to say to ben was that a non supercar PH meet attracts cars of the highest calibre.... dblue is coming in a porker.... indeed, i checked first if he was available before setting a date!!!!

Edited by 70proof on Wednesday 3rd October 20:43

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