Inter-club MR2 trackday - CONFIRMED! Blyton, 19th July!

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benedwards64

#25
May 1, 2014, 15:54 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Good news!  s:D :D s:D

After a very helpful tip-off from Phil I was put in contact with Colin at Javelin. I explained to him the idea behind my MR2 club day, the sort of numbers involved and the necessity for a day at a novice-friendly track that is still technical enough to keep hardened trackdayers happy. After a bit of discussion around the number of interested people (and allowing for the usual drop-outs etc), Colin has come with what sounds like the perfect solution  s:) :) s:)  

The Toyota Sprint Series are currently running a competitive event at Blyton Park on Sunday 20th July, and according to Colin there has been a fair amount of interest from competitors in a track-day thereso they can get to know the track etc. Crucially, Javelin currently have booked Blyton on Saturday 19th July and so have had no bookings (yes, I'm getting to the point!).

Colin has agreed to open up Saturday 19th July at Blyton Park as a 'Toyota Only' track day. We couldn't restrict it to just MR2s unfortunately due to potential number issues, but Colin is taking bookings for TOYOTAS ONLY UNTIL THE END OF MAY. If there are spaces available after that he will open the day up to the general public to ensure the day is viable, which I think is fair enough. A typical day at Blyton runs between 45-54 cars and so far the only people who know about this are you lovely lot! So come on everyone, get booking!

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Costs are £139 per car which is very reasonable for a Saturday in July. Blyton is a fantastic and technical track, which also benefits from miles of Armco-free run-off so you needn't worry too much about bending your pride and joy. I realise it may be a little 'north' for some people (myself included) but it's well worth the trip and if enough people who expressed interest sign up this could be a fantastic club day out.

Apologies to anyone who has suggested alternative tracks etc, I have had a lot of options to consider but in terms of cost, location, track and having a recognised TDO on board I think this is by far the best option. Any questions feel free to post up here or drop me a pm.

Cheers,

Ben

Anonymous

#26
May 1, 2014, 16:28 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Thanks for organising so quickly. I know it's going to be hard to please everyone, but first impressions are it's far away! Getting on for 4hrs each way, for me which might make it unfeasible, I'll have to check dates, local hotels etc.

parker455

#27
May 1, 2014, 16:50 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"Thanks for organising so quickly. I know it's going to be hard to please everyone, but first impressions are it's far away! Getting on for 4hrs each way, for me which might make it unfeasible, I'll have to check dates, local hotels etc.

Same for me :/

benedwards64

#28
May 1, 2014, 17:07 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Well, yes, anywhere will be far away from some people unfortunately. I'm in Oxfordshire so Blyton is a trek for me as well, I'll be driving up the night before (I imagine with a few local-ish owners) and staying in a Premier Inn or similar nearby. This is why I'm giving plenty of warning, so people are able to make arrangements - it's definitely worth the journey  s:) :) s:)

dan944

#29
May 1, 2014, 18:23 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I can't make this I'm sorry. I'm gonna be on the prairie somewhere in Canada playing with tanks and not getting much sleep lol. Definatly devastated at not being able to be there!! I do think that if this goes well then it should be made into a regular occurrence. Even if its just an in-club event.
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#30
May 1, 2014, 19:02 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I would be down for this

benedwards64

#31
May 1, 2014, 19:17 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Get yourself booked then!   s:D :D s:D  

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1979scotte

#32
May 1, 2014, 21:31 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Can't make this am afraid bit too far to get home am off on my hols at 0600 sunday
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ayresyboy

#33
May 2, 2014, 07:13 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I've signed up Ben. Thanks for organising mate.
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phils99

#34
May 2, 2014, 08:40 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
booked and paid for!!! thanks for this heads up, I only live in Hull!

benedwards64

#35
May 2, 2014, 10:33 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Cool! Getting some decent numbers booking already, which is encouraging.Apologies to people who can't make the date or location, if this one is a success (and if I have any hair left by the end of it!) I'll consider doing another elsewhere  s:) :) s:)

Anonymous

#36
May 2, 2014, 11:24 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "benedwards64"Well, yes, anywhere will be far away from some people unfortunately. I'm in Oxfordshire so Blyton is a trek for me as well, I'll be driving up the night before (I imagine with a few local-ish owners) and staying in a Premier Inn or similar nearby. This is why I'm giving plenty of warning, so people are able to make arrangements - it's definitely worth the journey  s:) :) s:)

I might be interested in joining and maybe going in convoy, I'm in Surrey so probably not all that far from where you'll be leaving from. Is that an option?

benedwards64

#37
May 2, 2014, 11:32 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Definitely an option, once I get an idea of numbers, who's coming from where etc. I'll try and arrange some collection points along the way if people would like to convoy. There are already bookings from people in Surrey, Bucks, Kent, Oxfordshire, London etc so I'm sure there will be plenty of us  s:) :) s:)

Anonymous

#38
May 2, 2014, 11:39 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Ok cool. I'm getting over the distance thing now, if the journey can be broken up a bit by staying somewhere and meeting up with a few on the way.

My only concern now is the date, I've realised it's the week after Cork Week and I may be needed to sail a boat back from Cork to Southampton, will try to find out ASAP!

benedwards64

#39
May 2, 2014, 11:43 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
No worries, hope you can make it. Pete was telling me about your track build while we were at Combe on Monday, would be good to see it there   s8) 8) s8)

pistol pete

#40
May 2, 2014, 14:13 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"Ok cool. I'm getting over the distance thing now, if the journey can be broken up a bit by staying somewhere and meeting up with a few on the way.

My only concern now is the date, I've realised it's the week after Cork Week and I may be needed to sail a boat back from Cork to Southampton, will try to find out ASAP!

ahh don't worry about the distance thing.. its all part of the fun..
book up it wil be great

pistol pete

#41
May 2, 2014, 14:14 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
kels booking me on today

benedwards64

#42
May 2, 2014, 16:24 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
If it helps anyone, the Premier Inn in Scunthorpe is offering rooms at £29 a night for anyone going up on Friday night. There are several people booked there already, myself included  s:) :) s:)

Anonymous

#43
May 2, 2014, 16:58 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Thats ideal, I'm trying to find out now if I'll be needed that weekend  s:) :) s:)

domtheplumb

#44
May 3, 2014, 19:26 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Count me in , local to me so sounds like a great day out
Are spectators / passengers allowed ?

benedwards64

#45
May 3, 2014, 21:43 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Yep! Spectators are free I believe, passengers are either £5 or £10. Think it says on the javelin link  s:) :) s:)

domtheplumb

#46
May 4, 2014, 21:48 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "benedwards64"Yep! Spectators are free I believe, passengers are either £5 or £10. Think it says on the javelin link  s:) :) s:)

just booked it , thanks for the info
looking forward to it
Dom

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#47
May 4, 2014, 22:01 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I may get up there on Friday the 18th and stay at my sisters uni accommodation, otherwise its wake up at around 3:30AM for me. I will check holiday for the Friday off at work

AndyM

#48
May 5, 2014, 14:03 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I'll have to duck out of this one I'm afraid, July is turning into a bit of a hectic month this year!

Have fun, if it's a success I'll be along to the next one.  s:) :) s:)
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May 5, 2014, 23:58 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
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