Easter '05

Post by **5lab** » 09 Jan 2005 10:18 pm

what about goodwood?

Post by **foggyjames** » 10 Jan 2005 12:53 am

How about further North in an arc from Dover? That way it's not further for the overseas folks, but it's closer for the rest of us? Say somewhere on the M25 to the west of London - maybe even the Crooked Billet?

cheers

James

Post by **SoLaMaNdA** » 10 Jan 2005 10:01 am

Milton Keynes and we could do some Go-Karting

I don't mind if it's near West London. Wait till you see the worst 360 on this site

Post by **special** » 10 Jan 2005 09:38 pm

go karting?
me like da sound of dat

milton keynes?
me also like da sound of that

Post by **redline** » 11 Jan 2005 11:10 am

I cant think why but I also really like the idea of Milton Keynes ,( the best new city in the world) mind you the Kart track is about three minutes from my front door , cant we get any closer !!!

Post by **foggyjames** » 11 Jan 2005 12:22 pm

Seems like a plan is forming. MK may not be on the south coast, but its not a million miles away from Dover either - the AA's route planner thinks it's 140 miles, or 2 hours 30 minutes.

cheers

James

Post by **5lab** » 11 Jan 2005 12:44 pm

hmm. its not really any better than gaydon - its just about 30 miles more east

Post by **foggyjames** » 11 Jan 2005 01:15 pm

Fair point. However, I think is it's hardly fair to have it anywhere other than around the midlands, convenient as I know it'd be for some members, as that way the largest number of people can attend. I drove 400 miles each way to the VOC national show in York, and although I know that's a bit extreme, that's how it has to be if you live out of the way!

cheers

James

Post by **Chris_C** » 11 Jan 2005 02:23 pm

From my memories of Karting, will it not get a tad expensive for us student types? Petrol for the trip, and karting on top? Not that it doesn't sound a sweet plan, I just cba to organise a "swedish job" between a few of us and a bullion carrying van

Post by **SteveP** » 11 Jan 2005 03:52 pm

Milton Keynes sounds like a plan - but yeah, may be a tad expensive for us students.. although the idea itself is sounds good!

Maybe it would be a good idea to find out who will/is likely to be attending and then sort out a location between us?

Post by **SoLaMaNdA** » 11 Jan 2005 04:26 pm

Karting is about £35 for half an hour iirc

Post by **Geez** » 11 Jan 2005 09:13 pm

Milton Keynes sounds good to me will have to try to keep the ol girl on the road long enough to get there!!!!! (car that is , not wife!)

Post by **tail happy torch boy twat** » 11 Jan 2005 10:21 pm

Oh my God, did someone mention Goodwood? YES PLEASE!! That is, without doubt, the best suggestion - the track can even be hired for the day so the possibility would be there for an exclusive 300 series track day. It would require a fair amount of people to sign up, although it's not as expensive as it first sounds... Amazingly when I last took my Mini 1275GT to the track it was about £30 for a whole days racing, with the London & Surrey Mini Owners Club, but got though a SERIOUS amount of petrol!! Ok, I should mention that I'm REALLY biased, as my dad has a house 10 seconds drive from Goodwood motor racing circuit (depending on which car you're in - 30 seconds in a 360!) The best thing is it's not currently lived in but the downside is it's being (slightly) renovated, but it's a biggie combined with a garden with room for loads of 340/360s!!

I think I live in cloud cuckoo land sometimes, but nothing like a quick daydream...

Post by **special** » 11 Jan 2005 11:44 pm

if enough people definetly attend (no comment on my part yet) we might be able to get a block booking and a bit of discount for you student types

might be worth enquiering about

Post by **redline** » 12 Jan 2005 09:37 am

If we go to Goodwood we could help "renovate " thtbt dads house if you know what I mean sm77

then his dad comes over and