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 Post subject: Re: Club Trackday Saturday 23rd May 2015
PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 6:15 pm 
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It's not apathy that stops me going, nor am I worried about the safety aspects etc. The reason why I personally can't go is that it's a 3+ hour drive to get there. The last thing I want after that is more driving. The obvious solution is to stay the night before, but time away from home is difficult with a young family.

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 Post subject: Re: Club Trackday Saturday 23rd May 2015
PostPosted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:35 am 
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if my post appears critical, which I intended, it's not directed at individuals but at the global membership.

I also have a long journey to Blyton, and will be staying locally Friday night. My daughter will be travelling from Edinburgh to take advantage of this infrequent opportunity to track my car.

It must be soul destroying for Paul Bird who puts a lot of effort into arranging these events, with the result that insufficient members commit, putting club funds at risk and necessitating opening the day to non TIPEC folk/non-Porsche cars.

Apologies if you don't like the tone of this post but it has to be said!

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 10:00 am 
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It'll be a fair drive for me too, and a stop-over. But then, it's a much shorter drive than the 6+ hours it takes to get to my parents or sisters' house...

My guess is that the bulk of the membership are more interested in events which are static, i.e. polishing yer wheels in a field/showing off yer 'badge' and are very local to their own area.

Each to their own, but there does appear to be a huge reluctance for folk to actually use their sports cars for a bit of spirited track-driving in controlled conditions. Of course, one could argue that there is plenty of opportunity to drive in an enthusiastic manner on the public highway, but let's not even go there on a public forum. ;-)


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 4:00 pm 
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I will have a 3+ hour drive there (in a 30+ year old 924!) and I will be staying over night. It will be my 3rd trackday, the previous 2 were at my local circuit (Brands Hatch) which is a very tight twisty track. it will be good to try a different circuit. It will also be interesting to meet the Northern lot. Not sure I will be able to understand them, might have to take a translator with me :lol:

I figure that it is pointless having a sports car in this day and age with all the speed cameras about. The only way to safely experience it's full potential (if a stock 924 has any) is to drive it on a track or a private road. The long drive up there will be worth it in my opinion.

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 4:05 pm 
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3 hrs + for me too, have driven my pride and joy polished garage queen last 2 years on track at Bedford..
This year Doris gets her 1st run out :bounce:

As always staying up the night before, a few drinks with those staying over the night before just adds to the club feel of the event :)

Looking forward to another law abiding day of speed :lol: :lol:

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4 hrs + for us - and a glorious night in a Travelodge!

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PostPosted: Fri May 01, 2015 8:34 pm 
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AML911 wrote:
with over a thousand TIPEC members, it's difficult to explain this apathy towards track days. We own performance sports cars that cannot be exercised fully and legally on the public highways. This event is a rare opportunity to safely explore the limits of our vehicles. Paul, I for one, will be very sad if this is scrapped from the national club's event calendar :(


So will I but at the end of the day you cannot make this sort of thing without support from members. When we did the track event for the 20th anniversary we had best part of 30 cars and afterwards we had lots of comments from people saying they wished they had attended. On that basis I thought we could get 40-45 cars on track this time but we have around the 30 mark again.

Whilst club funds are not at risk this time I am very conscious that the company handling bookings
Could take a financial hit on the event and I honestly didn't think this would happen. If they do lose money I will personally be very embarrassed but as a club we will lose all credibility for similar events in future and I will not enter into future negotiations on this basis. That means we will not try this again and I will simply stick to organising my local region sprint day each year.

We have a long weekend for members to ponder over the event and hopefully book another 10 slots to get us over the line. I do understand it's a long way for some - it is 2-3 hours drive for me - but as a track it is much more forgiving than many and so ideally suited to first timers on track.

My plan was to pick a new track each year so perhaps Mallory or Bedford in 2016 to be more central but unless we succeed at Blyton it simply won't happen. This one has become make or break for me.

All the negative stuff out of the way I am really looking forward to it and I know we'll have a great day. I just wish the rest realised what they will be missing. See you there :D

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 Post subject: Re: Club Trackday Saturday 23rd May 2015
PostPosted: Sat May 02, 2015 10:39 am 
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Come on TIPEC members this track day is apparently a great opportunity to safely enjoy our vehicles off public roads. Good for first timers like me. It will be a great shame if this is the last track event and for those that work that behind the scenes to make these things happen.
Like all those already signed up I am looking forward to meeting others the night before at Premier Inn Scunthorpe and a great day on the track.
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PostPosted: Sat May 02, 2015 12:43 pm 
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Yeah come on folks, sign up!!

Have plugged it again on Boxa.

Is anyone staying over Saturday night anywhere I wonder?

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PostPosted: Sat May 02, 2015 4:11 pm 
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It will be interesting to see how many Marcos guys are there. The event was supposed to be a joint one with them. Presumably someone amongst their number gave an indication that they'd be booking a few places?


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PostPosted: Sun May 03, 2015 4:38 pm 
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FarQue wrote:
It will be interesting to see how many Marcos guys are there. The event was supposed to be a joint one with them. Presumably someone amongst their number gave an indication that they'd be booking a few places?


When I first spoke with John (Marcos Club) we figured on about 10 Marcos members based on the number that attended the joint Sprint event we did a few years ago. The reality I suspect is that very few have actually booked as John has not had any feedback from members - or at least hadn't when I last spoke to him on this some weeks ago.

Still can't understand why people are so hesitant on this especially when the track is such a great drive with plenty of run off. It's also new tarmac laid over the former concrete runways so not too hard on tyres.

Here it is: http://blytonpark.co.uk/aerial-panorama/build.html

I'm looking forward to it :bounce:

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 Post subject: Re: Club Trackday Saturday 23rd May 2015
PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2015 5:30 pm 
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Hi

The event is fabulous.

The Marcos club are more invited special guests than anything just as we are the premier guest club at the event they organise at Prescott every year and known as Prescott Revival. The guy who runs the Prescott event used to be the R.O. for Central Region of TIPEC before Paul Bird and I took it over.

So, lets not infer in any shape of form that we have to rely on others to help us fill a track day.

If the club, given its size, cannot get members to drive the cars as they were meant to be then I for one cannot for the life of me understand why about 1000 people have got them. I do accept that some, a minority I hope, only have the need to do shows and spend time with wax and polish in their hands.

Bye the way, have just got back from the Donington Festival. I felt sorry for the one TIPEC member and his car that was there. What a sorry site for a club of its size.

I think that just about says it all.

Now let's see who has the spheroids to prove me wrong by getting booked up for Blyton.

That's the end of the negative comments; so :-

To those who have already booked the day; enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. Then get back in the car and do it again and again so that you can enjoy,enjoy and enjoy.

Give it the beans just as Paul and I will be doing and having a bl**dy good laugh, along with chatting to people who know what Porsche is all about.


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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2015 12:55 pm 
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Come on all you so called enthusiasts
Meet the Enthusiasts who love to drive
Let's all meet at Blyton for a great day out!
Arrive drive, watch or ride
Learn your limits in a safe environment
Learn your cars handling in a safe environment
It's not a race
It's about exploring the bond between you and your car

Book now or live in wonder
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PostPosted: Fri May 08, 2015 6:38 pm 
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Bye the way, have just got back from the Donington Festival. I felt sorry for the one TIPEC member and his car that was there. What a sorry site for a club of its size.



Don't feel sorry for me, I was quite happy. Truly an "Independent" Porsche Enthusiast ;) I COULD have gone and parked with the other lot but our parking spot was more convenient. In all honesty, there were probably several more club members there but the "usual" will have happened. They'll roll up to the gate and the chap directing traffic will assume everyone is PCGB and direct anything Porsche-like to where they're parked.

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PostPosted: Fri May 08, 2015 7:43 pm 
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2 weeks to go!! I will be changing the brake fluid tomorrow, attending to a minor water leak and giving the 924 a general check over. Hopefully, that's all it will need.

Did anyone watch "Cars that Rock with Brian Johnson" on Quest last night? He drove the McLaren P1 around Blyton Park circuit. Looks awesome!

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