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rochdaleproject · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:18 am Post subject: Rochdale Social Event

Hi All,

Not much time to get this sorted so I need names soon, it might fall through this year but you never know! If it doesn’t happen this year I won’t be able to get this opportunity until June next year, I would love to make this an annual event!

The RAF Motorsport association opens up its old Bloodhound missile section at RAF Barkston Heath to motoring clubs to have track days and speed trials. On Sept 5th and 6th I have managed to squeeze in up to 5 Rochdale’s to participate if anyone wants to take part. This is a great opportunity to test your cars and driving skills, you are the only one on the track at any one time so risk of damage to your car is minimal, more info can be found at:

www.raf.mod.uk/rafmotorsports/4wheels/rafmsaspeedchallenge.cfm

The cost will be a very low £50 for the whole day and includes as many sprints as you can manage; all you need is a helmet and a car! This is a professional event and fully marshalled and accurately timed. Saturday evening will be camping at the nearby bubble car museum rally field at £5 each, they do have a B + B option at the museum, £28 for single occupancy and £50 for double occupancy should any off you want to cuddle up!. http://www.bubblecarmuseum.co.uk

We will also get a chance to look round the museum and if time allows get some photo opportunities at the nearby RAF Cranwell with the cars. A few social drinks in the evening regaling our stories from the days events.

The next day is a time trials sprint competition that would cost £30 each, if we didn’t want to do this I can arrange a professional presentation and hands on practical of GRP repair techniques about 15 miles away from the bubble car museum. We could even do both? If you type “Barkston heath sprint Toyota “into youtube you will see an in car video of the track. A very professional and great day out, the only other cars that will be there are the 16 valve mini owners club. So to recap:

Saturday Morn, Sprint challenge,
Saturday eve, Bubble car museum and a few beers to recap on the days events
Sunday Morn, Sprint challenge
Sunday Afternoon, GRP presentation

A bargain price and a exhilarating day out, all I ask is that I can be a passenger in someone’s car!

I will need to know if you want to attend by this weekend though! If you have another car you wouldn't mind competing in then let me know but I really want Rochdales at this event!

Regards

James
ROC Secretary

www.rochdaleproject.co.uk

Rodsmith · Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 4:50 pm Post subject:

That really is short notice- too short for me to come, even as a spectator! A shame though, but a long way away. It sounds like a great event for testing our cars, and the GRP presentation is a must for our type of car.
Sorry, but will have to bow out this time!

Rod
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Dave-M · Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 3:38 pm Post subject: track day

I am in France at the moment and will not be able to attend but if it is an annual evet I will be there next year
Dave
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rochdaleproject · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:24 pm Post subject:

Hello,

Thanks to all that replied, from the replies I've got it seems that this is a good idea but too short notice for people. Due to the limited response I'll have to cancel the event this year and try and organise something for next year. Hopefully I'll have my car ready for then and I can race the flying pigs! Laughing

Regards

James

ROC Secretary

www.rochdaleproject.co.uk

rochdaleproject · Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 9:19 pm Post subject:

Hi All,

A New Year and a new attempt at getting a Rochdale Social Event off the ground! This is pretty much as above but with a few new dates that allow a bit more planning!

The RAF Motorsport association opens up its old Bloodhound missile section at RAF Barkston Heath to motoring clubs to have track days and speed trials. This is a great opportunity to test your cars and driving skills, you are the only one car on the track at any one time so risk of damage to your car is very minimal with good run offs should you need them, more info can be found at:

www.raf.mod.uk/rafmotorsports/4wheels/rafmsaspeedchallenge.cfm

For 2010 the three RAFMSA track days are:

Saturday 12 June
Saturday 3 July
Saturday 2 October

The format is a sprint style track day, with open pit lane. There will be around 30 to 40 cars at each track day but I can assure you your track time will be more than enough!

The cost will be a very low £50 for the whole day and includes as many sprints as you can manage; all you need is a helmet and a car! This is a professional event and fully marshalled and accurately timed. Saturday evening will be camping at the nearby bubble car museum rally field at £5 each, they do have a B + B option at the museum, £28 for single occupancy and £50 for double occupancy should any off you want to cuddle up!. http://www.bubblecarmuseum.co.uk

We will also get a chance to look round the museum and if time allows get some photo opportunities at the nearby RAF Cranwell with the cars. A few social drinks in the evening regaling our stories from the days events.

On the Sunday I should be able to arrange a professional presentation and hands on practical of GRP repair techniques about 15 miles away from the bubble car museum. If you copy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NELlwZW_Fs

into your address bar you will see an in car video of the track. There are also loads of other video's if you just type in "barkston heath track day" A very professional and great day out.

So to recap:

Saturday Day, Sprint challenge,
Saturday eve, Bubble car museum and a few beers to recap on the days events
Sunday Morn, Possibly back at the track if I can organise it
Sunday Afternoon, GRP presentation

A bargain price and a exhilarating day out, all I ask is that I can be a passenger in someone’s car!

Initially all I require is a realistic indication of how
many cars/owners want to participate so I can plan likely attendance. I might also open this up to other 50's / 60's specials if the numbers arn't enough.

My initial hopes are for the weekend of the 12th June so anyone that is interested and will have their cars on the road for this years Rochdale Anniversary then let me know and I'll reserve a place.

Regards

James
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www.rochdaleproject.co.uk

rochdaleproject · Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 6:41 pm Post subject:

Again, due to insufficient numbers I have cancelled this event for this year. I think I'll wait until my car is on the road before I organise this again, I'll then be able to fill at least one space for this track sprint day!

Regards
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James
ROC Secretary
www.rochdaleproject.co.uk