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Mk 3 S Meister
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Posted: Tuesday January 23rd, 2007 03:55 pm |
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Is the MCR planning a presence at the following September event?
http://www.therallyshow.org/
I hasten to add that I am not volunteering and nor do I have the time to organise a club stand or the like
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Glen Ponder
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Posted: Tuesday January 23rd, 2007 09:06 pm |
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| I may be interested as it's not that far from me.Unless I've misunderstood it though the stipulation is that car clubs purchase ten weekend tickets @ £25 each which I think is a bit stiff compared to say the Oulton Park Gold Cup historic race weekend who give FREE passes to exhibitors, up to two dozen cars ,we get a full day's racing + Gp B rally car demo's thrown in as an extra.
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DaveShreeve
Administrator
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Posted: Tuesday January 23rd, 2007 10:55 pm |
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| Looks expensive but most organised events on site seem to be a similar price. Does however look as though clubs could end up paying over the odds - presuming we're on pre booked tickets it's £210 for up to 5 cars plus £42 for each additional car. A very expensive weekend for anyone who has single occupancy in vehicle or can't make both days.
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hanlminiman
MCR Member
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Posted: Wednesday January 24th, 2007 10:22 am |
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This appears to be yet another event which fails to realise how important car clubs and its core members are to the industry. The Endurance Rally idea is an attempt to reduce costs as we cannot all afford the high costs of competing in Stage events; I read recently that the Forestry Commission are to increase their costs.
I don't think this will be an event that the MCR will support with a display unless an organiser is identified and participants pay their way.
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Mk 3 S Meister
MCR Member
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Posted: Wednesday January 24th, 2007 11:55 am |
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It is disappointing how most motorsport shows seem very expensive to get in or participate at - the Historic Motorsport Show (now called Race?) at Stoneleigh is another good example.
At least at Chatsworth you get a trundle around the stage but it is a bit pricey if you only want to go for one day.
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bluevan man
MCR Member
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Posted: Wednesday January 24th, 2007 08:54 pm |
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i have just sent an email to the guy who is organising car club stand point out that they seem tohave forgotten that car clubs attending their event will be an attraction and will make them money too rather than just charge us silly amounts of money to make them money ,,,,and i also pointed out that why would we bring a classic car and have the hassle of preparing a car and club stand when for the same money you can turn up as a spectator and just have a good look round,,,,
see what happens..... damn shame think it could be a good event
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Glen Ponder
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Posted: Wednesday January 24th, 2007 09:44 pm |
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I get the feeling the clubs will be somewhat marginalised, out in a corner of the showground. This does happen to an extent at Oulton , and did at the old Coy's historic at Silverstone but at least it's free so worth the effort. I think the mistake the organisers make is that they assume classic car clubs are going to attend in droves anyway and so should pay full price. Wrong !
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hanlminiman
MCR Member
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Posted: Wednesday January 24th, 2007 10:07 pm |
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| Totally agree Glen & Blue Van Man.
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hanlminiman
MCR Member
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Posted: Thursday January 25th, 2007 08:21 pm |
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| Rally (Car) Day at Castle Combe is on Saturday 22 September - which eveny will be the best value ?
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Gray
MCR Member
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Posted: Saturday January 27th, 2007 09:40 pm |
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| I went to the Historic motor sport show at Stonleigh last year, good show but total rip off even having to pay £5 parking in a muddy field miles from the show, they can keep it along with Mini in the Park. I have no problem with paying a fair price but when it comes nearly £20 to get in they must be putting lots of people off so they just make those who can afford pay more. However the traders who want people in buying are soon going to start being selective if they have fewer punters. Organisers take note one day you will be sorry, as we punters will be with no shows.
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Mk 3 S Meister
MCR Member
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Posted: Sunday January 28th, 2007 07:03 am |
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The Historic Motorsport Show is the only event I have been to @ Stoneleigh where you have to pay to park - motorsport fans are well and truly ripped off by the organisers. 
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taffy1967
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Posted: Monday January 29th, 2007 11:05 am |
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| I hear Mini In The Park is being held in a different venue this year, no doubt partly due to all the complaints and negative feedback they got last year?
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Mk 3 S Meister
MCR Member
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Posted: Monday January 29th, 2007 04:17 pm |
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Well in 2006 it was hellishly expensive if you had a family to get in. It must have been Cornburys biggest event of the year and they probably killed the goose that laid the golden egg.
I can't get very excited about Santa Pod as a venue though!
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Glen Ponder
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Posted: Monday January 29th, 2007 09:54 pm |
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| Stoneleigh historic motorsport show is £18 apparently this year in advance, plus £4 to park and a £1 booking fee.
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Mk 3 S Meister
MCR Member
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Posted: Monday January 29th, 2007 11:12 pm |
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At least Dick Turpin wore a mask when he robbed you 
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Andrew1967
MCR Member
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Posted: Tuesday January 30th, 2007 05:49 pm |
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And people didn't queue up to be robbed by Dick Turpin 
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hanlminiman
MCR Member
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Posted: Friday February 2nd, 2007 04:50 pm |
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I sent my observations to the organisers who contacted us. They have updated the club terms as per attached which may be available on therir website; I haven't looked. Saturday 29th is Mini World Action Day at Castle Combe.
Attachment: Car Club info..pdf (Downloaded 19 times)
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Glen Ponder
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Posted: Sunday September 30th, 2007 09:52 am |
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Anyone get to this event ? I know Dave Archer entered the stage rally with his 998 Cooper , anyone else enter ? Couldn't go meself, the wife had other plans.... me decorating the kitchen ! 
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Glen Ponder
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Posted: Monday October 1st, 2007 05:30 pm |
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Found these....
Rauno in Peter Barkers car, Timo didn't make the event through ill health.
My chum Dave Archer..
Dunno....
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Mk 3 S Meister
MCR Member
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Posted: Monday October 1st, 2007 06:09 pm |
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| I think Dunno is probably Jeff Williamson or at least his car.
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