grumpy

Last year we did a Rolling Road Day at Westec
click here to view photos and click here for photoshow.

So this November we will be doing the same only at Power Station.

We will be meeting at Magor Services off the M4 to convey up (details will be posted closer to date)

No excuses we are giving you plenty of notice to book time off work write your sick notes and get your cars ready for another great Rolling Road day out, with a meal afterwards, maybe even a short country drive and scenic photo shoot to depending on weather etc.

This will be held on Saturday the 8th November 2008 so make sure you note that on your calander and in your diaries.

We have a maximum of 35 places available to us, costing £35 each All cars are welcome whether it be a 4WD, RWD or FWD.

A deposit of £20 is needed to secure your place (to be paid by or before the 31st October 2008 ) then pay the remaining £15 on the day. Or alternatively you can pay the price in full beforehand click here for payment details

Note: Deposits will be refundable up to the 18th October 2008

By all means show your interest however your name will not be added to the list until the deposit has been paid as this makes it easier for me to see who is really going

Payment received
* 1.SharkyUK
* 2.Salem
* 3.Grumpy
* 4.Gooey
* 5.A2KLAU
* 6.tpty2000
* 7.RB320
* 8.Mikey LCR
* 9.JohnYardly
* 10.SteveGTi6
* 11.Jackster1
* 12.Carr20VT
* 13.digby130
* 14. Neg.
* 15.Sajon44
* 16. Ibiza Sport
* 17. sattaff
* 18. Gez
* 19. Dave_fr
* 20. Mr_Flan
* 21. Myki
* 22. madwoman
* 23. adp
* 24. R1ch85
* 25. richarddunn
* 26. RichardJ55
* 27. joshW
* 28. Jake
* 29. chappers51
* 30. Alex Knight
* 31. sibart
* 32. Nick Rolfe
* 33. Unclebuck
* 34. MarkChese
* 35. Adz

Payment pending
* Dustyvip
* CrisisWolf
* number 2
* Super-G
* aphemia
* Regan

grumpy

Update..

• 1.SharkyUK
• 2.Salem
• 3.Grumpy
• 4.Beefy
• 5.Stuart-t
• 6.AK2LAU
• 7.tpty2000
• 8.Gooey
• 9.BenC
• 10.Dave FR
• 11.RB320

grumpy

Update..
Deposit paid

• 1.SharkyUK
• 2.Salem
• 3.Grumpy
• 4.Beefy
• 5.Stuart-t
• 6.AK2LAU
• 7.tpty2000
• 8.Gooey
• 9.BenC
• 10.Dave FR
• 11.RB320
• 12.JohnYardley
• 13.MikeyLCR

Payment pending

• Richarddun
• RichardJ55
• Jackman
• MarkChese
• Nap
• SteveGTi6
• Dustyvip
• Dave
• Dave fr
• Myki
• CrisisWolf
• digby130

grumpy

Update..

Payment received

* 1.SharkyUK
* 2.Salem
* 3.Grumpy
* 4.Gooey
* 5.A2KLAU
* 6.tpty2000
* 7.RB320
* 8.Mikey LCR
* 9.JohnYardly
* 10.SteveGTi6
* 11.Jackster1
* 12.Carr20VT
* 13.digby130
* 14. Neg.


Payment pending

* Richarddunn
* RichardJ55
* Jackman
* MarkChese
* Dustyvip
* Dave
* Dave fr
* Myki
* CrisisWolf
* number 2
* Mr_Flan


We have alot of members from vagowners and seat joining..

grumpy

Update..

Payment received

* 1.SharkyUK
* 2.Salem
* 3.Grumpy
* 4.Gooey
* 5.A2KLAU
* 6.tpty2000
* 7.RB320
* 8.Mikey LCR
* 9.JohnYardly
* 10.SteveGTi6
* 11.Jackster1
* 12.Carr20VT
* 13.digby130
* 14. Neg.
* 15. sajon44
* 16. Ibiza Sport
* 17. sattaff
* 18. Gez
* 19. Dave fr
* 20. Myki

Payment pending

* Richarddunn
* RichardJ55
* Jackman
* MarkChese
* Dustyvip
* Dave
* CrisisWolf
* number 2
* Mr_Flan
* R1ch85
* madwoman
* Super-G

Many thanks!

grumpy

Latest update...

Payment received

* 1. SharkyUK
* 2. Salem
* 3. Grumpy
* 4. Gooey
* 5. A2KLAU
* 6. tpty2000
* 7. RB320
* 8. Mikey LCR
* 9. JohnYardly
* 10. SteveGTi6
* 11. Jackster1
* 12. Carr20VT
* 13. digby130
* 14. Neg.
* 15. sajon44
* 16. Ibiza Sport
* 17. sattaff
* 18. Gez
* 19. Dave fr
* 20. Myki
* 21. madwoman
* 22. mr_flan
* 23. adp
* 24. R1ch85
* 25. richarddunn
* 26. RichardJ55
* 27. joshW
* 28. Jake (joshW's brother)
* 29. chappers51

Payment pending

* MarkChese
* Dustyvip
* CrisisWolf
* Super-G
* Gamble
* sibart
* aphemia
* Alex Knight
* Adz

If anyone else is interested in joining us then please do get in touch asap. Places are limited and time is running out...

Many thanks!

grumpy

Hi all,
A little update...

Yesterday Lyn and I spent the day trying ('trying' being the keyword here) to sort out a few of the finer details for the upcoming Rolling Road Day. Firstly we were trying to find a suitable location(s) to meet so we can convoy to PowerStation and secondly we were trying to find a good pub that was both local to PowerStation and had a large car park. It didn't go as smoothly as we'd hoped...

In terms of convoying up to PowerStation I think it is likely we'll have to do it in two groups (unless you want to head straight to PowerStation yourself and meet us there). We envisage one group travelling up the M5 from the southwest area (perhaps meeting at Michael Wood Services) and the other group heading up from South Wales towards Ross-on-Wye and the M50 (then cutting across to Tewkesbury). We will confirm this shortly... the main issue here is roadworks for those of us travelling from South Wales - obviously we don't want to get caught in them!

In terms of a meal afterwards we looked for a pub local to PowerStation and managed to find one or two. The problem is that they all shut or stopped serving food at 2-3pm and - due to the large group - it may be the case we wouldn't get there in time. One of the pubs agreed to stay open provided we could guarantee 20+ food orders... and we are still waiting to hear back from the other pub. This obviously leaves things up in the air as we cannot guarantee 20+ food orders. A quick show of hands as to who'd be interested in a meal afterwards would be appreciated.

So that people who were interested in a meal didn't have to travel out of their way to a pub we also found a Toby Carvery open all day but sadly it was in the middle of major roadworks (which won't be gone come the RR Day) and we got stuck in traffic jams for some time. Not a success.

Out of interest, if anybody looking to travel from the southwest up the M5 is interested in gathering the troops at, say, Michael Wood services then please shout up. Obviously Lyn and I will be bringing the South Wales contingent so any help from the England side would be apreciated.

Admittedly it will be an early start as PowerStation will be looking to start at 9am. However, we ideally need to be there for 8:30am to get everything ready to go. Don't worry, you can always take a lie-in the next day...

As mentioned either Lyn or I will confirm the details shortly, and welcome your feedback on travelling/convoy preferences and/or potential meal arrangements.

Best wishes,
grumpy (on behalf of Andy and Lynda / Rebel Motorsport Club)
p.s. Many thanks to those of you who have completed the online information sheet.

grumpy

Just a quick note to those who are running on the day...
You will be required to read and sign one of the below forms before putting your car on the rollers. But obviously the details will be your own...



Cheers,
Rebel Motorsport Club

grumpy

only 6 spaces left now folks

grumpy

Right - finally Lyn and I have been able to finalise a few details so please take a moment and have a quick read of the Events page for the RR Day:

Click here to view the details.

The most important information is towards the bottom of the page - outlining meeting points, convoy details and food/meal arrangements (for those who are interesetd in grabbing a meal afterwards. Incidentally, the pub mentioned offers meals from around the £6.95 mark upwards - very reasonable).

Many thanks for the support, feedback and prompt payments. This should hopefully be a good day!

p.s. Those who might be interested in coming along... there are 6 places left so be quick if you want to run your car on the rollers...

grumpy

All of a sudden we have had a lot of interest... which makes things difficult as there are not many places left! At the time of writing there are 6 places left and 9 people interested in those places.

Quite simple, the first 6 people who get their deposits in and sorted will get those places. So - if you are interested - please don't delay!

On a side note (due to the large attendance) we would ask that people who are *not* running on the rollers not to simply turn up and expect to watch. We aren't killjoys or trying to be awkward but quite simply there isn't the room and it's only fair that those who have paid and who are participating get priority.

You'd be welcome to join us for the short drive to the pub for a meal afterwards if you wish!

Many thanks,
Andy and Lyn

grumpy

First post updated with latest attendance details - spaces are running out. Thank you!

grumpy

only 4 spaces left...

grumpy

2 spaces remaining. Thank you.

grumpy

Ok - that's it I'm afraid guys. All places now filled and all 35 payments received.

In the next day or so I'll post up the car list so you can see what will be going on the rollers...

Thanks all!
Andy and Lyn
Rebel Motorsport Club

grumpy

Further details regarding the event...

Due to an unexpected influx of money recently (deposited mainly in £20 and/or £35 batches!) Rebel Motorsport Club is happy to bring you this latest post from their new headquarters in the Aegean Sea...



Competition

Joking aside, we'd just like to say thanks again for your support and to give you details of a little competition that will be running on the day. Basically, PowerStation have given us a free run so we thought we'd offer the free run as a prize. This is how it will work...

If you would like to take part (and you are obviously running your car!) then all you need to do is provide us with a number. This number will be your guess as to the total horsepower of all the cars running on the day (we are talking clutch/flywheel power here). After the day has completed I will request all the results from PowerStation and add them up to determine the total. The person with the nearest guess will have their £35 refunded within a day or two after the Event. Once chosen, a particular number cannot be chosen again. In the result of two people being within the same distance of the result, the person closest under the actual total figure will be declared the winner.

For example - the total is 2500bhp.
Mrs X - guesses 2495
Mr Y - guesses 2505

Both are within 5bhp but Mrs X is declared the winner for being closest under the total figure.

("Yes, Lyn... I know that women are always right..." )

Car List

Here's a list of known cars running on the day... but no names/details because we're mean like that.

Cars Running

• Audi A3
• Honda Civic Type-R (EP3)
• Honda Civic Type-R (EP3)
• Honda Civic Type-R (EP3)
• Honda Civic Type-R (EP3)
• Honda Civic Type-R (EP3)
• Honda Civic Type-R (EP3)
• Honda Civic Type R (FN2)
• Honda Civic Type R (JDM EP3)
• Honda Integra Type R (DC2)
• Honda Integra Type R (DC2)
• Mazda 6 Sport
• Nissan Skyline R33 GTS-T
• Renault ClioSport 182 Trophy
• Skoda Octavia VRs
• Skoda Octavia VRs MkII
• Subaru Impreza RB320
• Skoda Fabia VRs
• Skoda Fabia VRS
• Seat Ibiza Cupra
• Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.8 20vt
• Seat Ibiza Cupra (Mk3)
• Seat Ibiza Cupra 20VT
• Seat Ibiza FR 1.9tdi
• Seat Ibiza GTi Cupra Sport
• Seat Ibiza Mk4
• Seat Ibiza Sport
• Seat Leon Cupra
• Seat Leon Cupra R
• Seat Leon Cupra R
• Seat Leon mk2 2.0 TFSI
• Seat Leon TDI SE PD130
• Toyota Corolla TS
• Vauxhall Astra VXR
• Volkswagen Polo G40

The list contains both standard and modified cars so this should be an excellent day!

Post-event Meal

A nearby pub has kindly offered to stay open to receive those who fancy a meal after the event. Please check the Event page for more details (towards the bottom of the page). On the day we will ask who's interested in a meal afterwards and if sufficient people say 'yes' then we'll take the short trip and enjoy a cooked meal. If we don't get the numbers then it won't happen. In terms of numbers we are looking for 8+ people to make it worthwhile for the pub and chef to hang around on our behalf! Just to give some indication as to what they offer...

A large selection of main courses all priced at either £6.95 or £7.95, including:

- Homemade steak and ale pie
- Tender loin of pork with orange and cinnamon sauce
- Breast of chicken with Tewkesbury mustard
- Fresh salmon in garlic and lemon butter
- Gloucester old spot gammon and egg
- Boozy beef casserole (not for the drivers, eh?)
- Thai chicken curry
- Sausages and mash
- Scampi and chips with salad
- Homemade shepherds pie
- Vegetarian chilli

...all served with veggie selection, chips, mash rice and/or salad. There are also blackboards listing specials with fresh fish, local steaks, and more.

I'm sure you'll agree it's very reasonable and we'd very much welcome anyone to hang around and join us for a meal afterwards.

Many thanks,
Andy and Lynda

grumpy

To enter please email us on
please enter Powerstation Competition in the subject line.


screen name -
Website -
Total BHP Number -

AwesomeSarah

Hi
Myself and Mark are down in Gloucester , so we are going to be calling in to say Hi to the gang and see how others do the rolling road days

So dont be shy , come and say Hi
Sarah

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grumpy

Note please we ask you not to just turn up to watch as there is very limited space and it is unfair on those that have paid thank you.. If you would like to meet up with us afterwards for a meal then you are more then welcome but could you please contact me before hand so I have an idea on numbers thank you



For those travelling from South Wales:
We will be meeting early at Magor Services (M4 J23A). In order to meet up with another group along the way we will be leaving Magor Services at 07:00am. Please ensure you arrive in good time so as to avoid any delays. From Magor Services we will make our way along the M4 before joining the M5 and meeting our friends at Michael Wood Services.

For those travelling from the South West:
Several people from the south west will be meeting at Michael Wood Services on the M5 (between Junctions 13 and 14). This group will be joined by the South Wales group at approximately 07:30am. Please ensure you arrive at Michael Wood Services in good time as we will be leaving at 07:45am and making our way directly to the venue.

For Others:
Please make your way to PowerStation, Tewkesbury (just off J9 of the M5) and we will see you there! Please try and be there for 08:30am so that we can sort out the preliminaries in readiness to start at 09:00am.


Magor Services (M4 J23A)
Leaving at 0700hrs sharp

Michael Wood Services (M5)
Leaving at 0745hrs sharp

PowerStation, Tewkesbury (Just off J9 of the M5)
Please be there for 0830hrs sharp


For all these details and more click here

grumpy

OK folks

I have spoken to Power Station and they expect us to be finished around 2.30pm.

I have spoken to the Royal Oak and they are still happy to stay open and cook especially for us even tho they close at 3pm bless them. But I am going to need a rough guide of numbers that will be eating so please let me know thank you.

Also if you havent already entered the competition then please send your entry to
this closes at midnight tonight, I need my beauty sleep So far we have only had 11 entries so come on folks.

If anyone has any problems please feel free to contact me we are here to help



Meal list
SharkyUK
Salem
Grumpy
Sajon44
Richarddun + Graham
RY.H
Digby130? + 1
Stevegti + 1
A2KLAU
Madwomen + husband
CORDY_SXMAN
sattaff + 4
RB320 + 1
Adz + 1

Maybe List
Stuart + Leigh?

grumpy

Hi Sarah,

Be good to see you - please do come and make yourself known to us, too! You'll recognise us I'm sure!

Cheers!

AwesomeSarah

Hey , hope to see you in a Skoda
We will be in Marks Octy estste
Sarah

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grumpy

Yes Grump aka Malc (I'm Lynda his daughter) will be there in the Octy you wont miss him as I'm sure he will have his Grumpy hat on lol

See you there and let us know if you are joining us for the meal so I have an idea on numbers thanks

grumpy

Hi all,

Wow - great day folks! I don't know where to start really...

Firstly, I'd just like to thank the members of VAGOwners, SeatCupra, Briskoda, CivicType-R Owners, SouthWestCivics and Rebel for their fantastic support today. As cliched as it sounds it really was you guys that made the day. It wouldn't have been the same had it been just Andy and myself...

Right from the off you made this a pleasure to organise - we can only thank you for your prompt payments of deposits, the PM's, the emails and suchlike. It really made our job that much easier and we are grateful. Additionally, despite the rather early start time, we'd also like to extend our thanks for the spot-on timekeeping. Again appreciated and we were only let down at the very last when the owner of PowerStation turned up late. D'oh!

To see so many varied and fantastic cars was a real pleasure; all too often a rolling road day is only for a particular marque of car so the variety on show today was refreshing and entertaining. There were some excellent results too and I hope that you were happy with what your cars achieved or, if not, you weren't to disappointed. There's always next time...

We'd also like to say how enjoyable it was for us today seeing so many new people and how polite and chatty everybody was. Considering many of us were strangers at the start of the day I think a few new friendships and acquaintances have been made during the day.

This could go on for a long time to I'll wrap it up here by saying a final few words. Many thanks to PowerStation for their professional attitude and for hosting us again today, thanks to the burger/breakfast van for turning up and massive thanks to the pub staying open especially for us for the post-event meal. I think it's safe to say it worked out well.

Final words... THANK YOU!
Hope we see you guys again soon.
Safe driving.

Best wishes,
Andy and Lynda
Rebel Motorsport Club

Information:

The photos will be up asap (but might take a couple of days as I'm away for a day or two!) There's also some footage that I'll look to get processed asap too - although this may take a little while longer.

We also have everyones dyno graph in PDF format so, if you'd like a copy, please drop an email to us at:



Please include your car registration just so we can quickly locate and return the relevant graph!

Finally, we'll be adding up the total bhp in the next day or so and we'll announce the winner of the competition who will be refunded their £35 payment.

Thank you!

grumpy

Right folks

The winner is Jackster1

2nd Sajon44
3rd Dave fr

(sorry folks no prizes for 2nd & 3rd lol)

big thank you to all those that took part