Blast to Castle Combe?

[CarlP]

Are there any organised groups heading to Castle Combe? I'd be starting from the Midlands.<br><br>Pipe up if you fancy forming a group heading there.

[Sy V]

Yep, I'm up for it<br><br>Saturday 29th - Club Lotus <br><br>A great day out for all Lotus enthusiasts, including the chance to drive your Lotus on the circuit.  9am-5pm      <br>

[Stef]

Pls tell Dimstef where it is.  I'm planning to be away that w/e (I guess you mean May) but may find a way to attend. :-/

[Sy V]

It's in deeepest darkest Wiltshire m'dear

[Stef]

Beeeaaaauuutifuulllll ::)<br><br>Looks like it'll be a no-goer for me then :'(

[lotusphil]

Yep, I'm Up for it .... should be a nice run to there

[tswcowboy]

reckon ill be up for it sy<br>

[Humph]

Me and the missus should also be in attendance.<br><br>Any suggestions for a meeting place for the run down? <br><br>Paul

[CarlP]

Paul, <br><br>We're between you and Sy. We could meet you somewhere before or at Simons.<br><br>I've not really looked into this yet but I'm guessing it'll be a run down the M5.

[rob]

I think I will be up for this, Rach will be riding shot gun with her boss (who is on a man hunt), please excuse the Megan  :-/<br><br>Will we need helmets for a run on the track? (me thinks we will)<br><br>Sy's house is a good position for the run down meet, but what time?

[lotusphil]

[quote author=Rob link=board=ukevent;num=1085091282;start=0#9 date=05/25/04 at 14:16:52]I think I will be up for this, Rach will be riding shot gun with her boss (who is on a man hunt), please excuse the Megan  :-/<br><br>Will we need helmets for a run on the track? (me thinks we will)<br><br>Sy's house is a good position for the run down meet, but what time?[/quote]<br><br><br>Spare seat over here!  ;D lol

[Sy V]

Rob<br><br>I think our chances of getting on to the track are slim (to say the least).<br>Slots were supposed to have been booked in advance @ £67.50 each.  As of this morning they had no places left, but they did suggest coming along in the hope of picking up a late cancellation.<br>Enrolling for the track starts at 8am with the first cars out at 9am.  There's a break for lunch and the course closes at 5pm.<br>They have the usual Club Lotus stall and a "few" trade stalls.<br>What do you think?<br><br>P.S.  Booked myself an M100 autojumble pitch for Stoneleigh though...Nothing like getting ahead!

[Sy V]

Admission to the event itself (without track access) is free BTW.<br><br>Club Lotus have just phoned and offered us one slot on the track £67.50 as before - they'll reserve it until tomorrow evening for us. <br><br>If any of the West Mids lot want it, give me a bell at work (01923-832924 - Office Hours) or on my mobile this evening.<br><br> [smiley=goodposting.gif]<br><br>If I don't hear anything from you, I'll offer it up to the rest of the board, tomorrow.

[richm100]

Just to let you know that the post code for Castle Combe is SN14 7EY if you want to check the weather forcast.<br><br>Castle Combe village is also worth a visit.<br><br>Richard

[CarlP]

Rich,<br><br>Strange you mentioned the weather. I just came here to ask if any of the board gods could pull any favours upstairs - the forecast at present doesn't look great!

[Elanbloke]

I've been booked in for this one for while so looks like I'll see some of you at least! Crash Helmets are required but they usually have a few to lend out or you can buy a proper race spec one from Merlin Autosport on site - if your ever likely need one!

[richm100]

If you can't get onto the track in your own car, sometimes you can blag a ride with someone else providing that you have are wearing something with long sleeves and long trousers - they won't let you on the track in short sleeved shirts and/or shorts!<br><br>Richard<br><br>

[Humph]

Re - Meeting Up<br><br>If Sy doesn't mind  :-/ we could meet at his place and go from there. If we need a venue further south, we could do the services just above J8 of the M5. <br><br>As we are not going on the track, was not thinking of getting there until 10am ish, unless others have a strong opinion. That way, not to early out of bed, but don't miss any of the action <br><br>I guess that means meeting at Sy's at 08:45 ish, or the services just after 9am. <br><br>Any further suggestions?<br><br>Humpho

[Sy V]

0845 chez mois is OK by me.<br>

[CarlP]

Okay, 8:45 it is