East Midlands (NOT SO ) mini meet

Volvo 300 Mania meetings dates and events
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Post by Stuntman » 08 Mar 2006 09:32 pm

Haha, it's for my benefit, I went through so many different names then one day I thought TULIP, what a great name, not fitting but it seems to suit her, cheers james will do
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Post by Cornholio » 08 Mar 2006 09:37 pm

Stuntman wrote:Right so this convoy malarky, I'd like people to go with as I keep getting lost and i don't want to spend hours drivong around attracting attention in TULIP 8)

Anyone want to be my friend?

Redline, cornholio?
You should be fine. Drop down the M1, then come off at J24, following the signs for the airport. Drive past the airport and before you know where you are you're at Donington Park.

As James will be going past the end of my road (A52, well sort of) I was going to ask if I could join his convoy. But then again, I don't know if I'd be able to keep up :oops:
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Post by Cornholio » 08 Mar 2006 09:42 pm

Here's that map again. Those coming from J28 will want to join the A453 off the M1, but NOT A453 to Nottingham. Keep going round the island and take A453 to East Midlands Airport and Donington Park.

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  • Affie - 1987 340 GL 1.7 - scrapped
  • Sausage - 1990 340 1.4 - banger raced
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Post by foggyjames » 08 Mar 2006 09:48 pm

We'll put you and Fordy88 at the front of the queue :D

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Post by Stuntman » 08 Mar 2006 09:52 pm

Thanks redline :)
Erm, I've lost my keys again...

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Post by girlracer » 09 Mar 2006 11:17 am

foggyjames wrote: You've got my mobile number if you get lost...

cheers

James
and James has Rupert's number in case he runs out of petrol!! he he sorry!!! :lol:
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Post by Cornholio » 09 Mar 2006 03:33 pm

Woo-hoo, now they're forecasting rain and snow for Sunday! sm35
  • Affie - 1987 340 GL 1.7 - scrapped
  • Sausage - 1990 340 1.4 - banger raced
  • Rory - 1989 340 Image - broken
  • Brian - 1991 940 SE 2.0 Turbo Estate - murdered
  • Geraldine - Kia Venga

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Post by petavius » 09 Mar 2006 11:38 pm

Eeek - just seen the weather forcast :(
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Post by bennett » 10 Mar 2006 12:23 am

will be great fun :lol:
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Post by Cornholio » 10 Mar 2006 10:01 am

petavius wrote:Eeek - just seen the weather forcast :(
Yeah, they're still forecasting rain and snow. We had some of that earlier in the week. It was great fun driving home :D
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  • Sausage - 1990 340 1.4 - banger raced
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Post by redline » 11 Mar 2006 11:55 am

well its one day to go and although no one wants to come up the M1 with me :( I thought I would post my mobile number if any one needs to make contact for whatever reason , I aim to leave mk about 9 so should be at Donnington before 11 , just remember its the first time ive been there so I may not be a lot of help with directions. but if anyone has a problem or an emergency please feel free to ring

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Post by V6 Man » 11 Mar 2006 12:37 pm

redline wrote: I aim to leave mk about 9 so should be at Donnington before 11 ,
Hopefully well before 11, unless you plan to dodder up the M1 at 40mph!

Cruising at a sensible 80mph you should do it in about an hour.
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Post by Stuntman » 11 Mar 2006 01:22 pm

80 in Tulip on the motorway gives me about 19mpg!! Not bad for a B200e auto estate, I really need to swap the engine trans and rear axel :P

Rupert where are you leaving from???
Erm, I've lost my keys again...

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Post by 1stRaven » 11 Mar 2006 02:59 pm

girlracer wrote:
foggyjames wrote: You've got my mobile number if you get lost...

cheers

James
and James has Rupert's number in case he runs out of petrol!! he he sorry!!! :lol:
Its ok. i'm in the same convey and the green can is in the boot.
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Post by V6 Man » 11 Mar 2006 03:53 pm

Stuntman wrote:Rupert where are you leaving from???
Err, various minor roads to the A6, then A38/A61/A52/A511 (Derby ring road) then the A50 and off and up through Castle Donnington village.

Alternatively we could all arrange to meet up at Donnington Services at 10.50 and travel in convoy to the circuit??
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