National Event Rethink Required?

**TaviaRS** · 06-06-2003, 10:48

Please vote for your preferences.

Please note I don't want to pee on anyones chips hence the inclusion of the final option

Jon

devonutopia · 06-06-2003, 11:10

I went with first option, because a trackday is not really for me (or for the car), but I'm still well up for watching the touring cars. Me thinks a trackday should be reserved for those who have cars with decent pace, like those 1.4 16V Octavias

fab16v · 06-06-2003, 14:02

I don't really mind, but the idea of a joint meet/trackday sounds good. We could camp over somewhere on the saturday and have the drive to the track on sunday and those wanting to go on track can. Others can park up and chat or go off for a drive in the country or something like that.

Whatever is finally decided upon though I will be up for.

devonutopia · 06-06-2003, 14:21

My post #2 should now be ignored. I never realised the track day could be so conveniently located at Bruntingthorpe proving ground. I think the novice section will be for me, plus I know the roads out there very well, so could lead a slower group around that area??

Stuart_J · 06-06-2003, 14:44

Trackday or an informal meet will be more fun IMO. the thought of watching to see which astra wins in a massive crowd, queing to get in & out honestly makes me want to watch paint dry t

***ncarring*** · 06-06-2003, 15:13

I was more enticed by the drive around the Welsh hills and valleys myself. It'd be a shame to miss that.

:drive1:

devonutopia · 06-06-2003, 15:22

Hmm. Leic. & surrounding is not so good for a scenic drive, in fact its pretty dull - no real variation in the roads at all. How about a drive to Rutland water and a cycle ride around the perimeter? Its only nearly 30 miles around, thats all

Stuart_J · 06-06-2003, 15:40

Nick, true, Someones bothered to take the time to try & sort something for all of us so perhaps we should all go with it & maybe save ideas for next year, after all if we dont like it we dont have to go, I still fancy the "welsh drive & getting together" & I dont have to go for the TC's if I dont want too.
Its very easy to nit pick & criticise from a distance but Its a Damned site harder to try & organise something that will suit all.

Rutland, great idea for 2004

Anyone fancy a real drive, some Cannonball places still left, Men & Motors are coming + a few "ladies" from the Adult channel

***ncarring*** · 06-06-2003, 16:42

Unfortunately I have a day job, a wife and no disposable car, Stuart

***ColinD*** · 06-06-2003, 16:47

Fair points all, Jon and I have done a few days around Wales pulling in the finer more esoteric roads, not a plod or white helo timer line in sight.

This is all toe dipping as there simply put, ain't enough days in the year to enjoy yourself.

The welsh meet/run will happen it's too bloody good to miss for all cars, it' got some very good roads that provide a good "leveling" ground

All roads are a good challenge, most you don't even NEED to exceed it's NSL to pack a smile.

fab16v · 06-06-2003, 17:47

Well I'm certainly up for both. Was looking forward to the Welsh drive and would love to do another track day!

View Poll Results: What should we do?
Leave national w/e in Sept alone & Arrange trackday for a different w/e in Sept or Oct	5	62.50%
Change venue and swap touring cars for trackday	2	25.00%
Stop interfering	1	12.50%
Voters: 8. You may not vote on this poll

06-06-2003, 10:48	#1
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,931 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	National Event Rethink Required? Please vote for your preferences. Please note I don't want to pee on anyones chips hence the inclusion of the final option Jon __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

06-06-2003, 14:02	#3
fab16v Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in Herts Posts: 3,105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't really mind, but the idea of a joint meet/trackday sounds good. We could camp over somewhere on the saturday and have the drive to the track on sunday and those wanting to go on track can. Others can park up and chat or go off for a drive in the country or something like that. Whatever is finally decided upon though I will be up for. __________________ Graeme Ex Skoda owner twice over.

06-06-2003, 14:21	#4
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,482 Thanks: 60 Thanked 305 Times in 250 Posts	My post #2 should now be ignored. I never realised the track day could be so conveniently located at Bruntingthorpe proving ground. I think the novice section will be for me, plus I know the roads out there very well, so could lead a slower group around that area?? __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

06-06-2003, 14:44	#5
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,600 Thanks: 38 Thanked 81 Times in 74 Posts	Trackday or an informal meet will be more fun IMO. the thought of watching to see which astra wins in a massive crowd, queing to get in & out honestly makes me want to watch paint dry t __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

06-06-2003, 11:10	#2
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,482 Thanks: 60 Thanked 305 Times in 250 Posts	I went with first option, because a trackday is not really for me (or for the car), but I'm still well up for watching the touring cars. Me thinks a trackday should be reserved for those who have cars with decent pace, like those 1.4 16V Octavias __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

06-06-2003, 15:13	#6
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,903 Thanks: 15 Thanked 87 Times in 75 Posts	I was more enticed by the drive around the Welsh hills and valleys myself. It'd be a shame to miss that. :drive1: __________________ Nick

06-06-2003, 15:22	#7
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,482 Thanks: 60 Thanked 305 Times in 250 Posts	Hmm. Leic. & surrounding is not so good for a scenic drive, in fact its pretty dull - no real variation in the roads at all. How about a drive to Rutland water and a cycle ride around the perimeter? Its only nearly 30 miles around, thats all __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

06-06-2003, 15:40	#8
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,600 Thanks: 38 Thanked 81 Times in 74 Posts	Nick, true, Someones bothered to take the time to try & sort something for all of us so perhaps we should all go with it & maybe save ideas for next year, after all if we dont like it we dont have to go, I still fancy the "welsh drive & getting together" & I dont have to go for the TC's if I dont want too. Its very easy to nit pick & criticise from a distance but Its a Damned site harder to try & organise something that will suit all. Rutland, great idea for 2004 Anyone fancy a real drive, some Cannonball places still left, Men & Motors are coming + a few "ladies" from the Adult channel __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

06-06-2003, 16:42	#9
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,903 Thanks: 15 Thanked 87 Times in 75 Posts	Unfortunately I have a day job, a wife and no disposable car, Stuart __________________ Nick

06-06-2003, 16:47	#10
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,210 Thanks: 22 Thanked 138 Times in 70 Posts	Fair points all, Jon and I have done a few days around Wales pulling in the finer more esoteric roads, not a plod or white helo timer line in sight. This is all toe dipping as there simply put, ain't enough days in the year to enjoy yourself. The welsh meet/run will happen it's too bloody good to miss for all cars, it' got some very good roads that provide a good "leveling" ground All roads are a good challenge, most you don't even NEED to exceed it's NSL to pack a smile. __________________ ColinD - 97/100 Limited Edition Octavia vRS < For Sale www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner. E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

06-06-2003, 17:47	#11
fab16v Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in Herts Posts: 3,105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well I'm certainly up for both. Was looking forward to the Welsh drive and would love to do another track day! __________________ Graeme Ex Skoda owner twice over.

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