2013 RTOC UK Festival; 6th July 2013

[Big Steve - Raider]

So when would the members prefer to have the 2013 Festival???

[GT Josh]

June :cool:

[Tony Walker]

may june july?

[mr bean aka pete]

when i can get time off work :p and when its not raining ;) no on a serious note prefered in the summer/warm months and on a Fri/weekend thats got no other events on such as: Trax, Fench Car show etc

[car.crash]

Summer.

[Tony Walker]

Are the dates for other major events allready organised yet so we dont clash.

[Mart]

French ND @ Florenville is early June, so somewhere between late June to late July (when the kids break up) I reckon.

[Big Steve - Raider]

French ND @ Florenville is early June, so somewhere between late June to late July (when the kids break up) I reckon.

Was just looking for when Sangliers is in 2013. Be good to see Whitey there mate ;)

[Mart]

First weekend of June, iirc.

Whitey will be there this time, all being well :)

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

First weekend of June, iirc.

Whitey will be there this time, all being well :)

with penfold {the new owner} driving it.....:wasntme::laugh:

[Mart]

:laugh: Stranger things have happened mate! :D

[xenon]

So when would the members prefer to have the 2013 Festival???


leaving for July!
the 1st we of June, it there ace the meeting of SANGLIER .
:cool:

[Alex]

Same sort of time as this years I'd say :agree:

[djinuk]

thank ****, i was worried i wasnt going to see this.. cheers steve.

and yea same time as this year would be nice

[bod 182]

Better start a what have you got to do to your 5gtt thread then before National day:laugh:

[Coops]

this year worked for me, so same time next year and tbh same place, great little track and friendly atmosphere from the chap who owned the place etc :)

[Alastair]

If it is a similar early summer date I am a willing voulenteer to help Steve. I organise big events/operations all the time and may be able to bring my flying tent agai just to amuse Dawno!!!

[Bigfoot]

If it is a similar early summer date I am a willing voulenteer to help Steve. I organise big events/operations all the time and may be able to bring my flying tent agai just to amuse Dawno!!!

Or store the bread and coffee in the car

Any weekend which will be warm ish will be fine, was a nice time of year this year, it stayed light for a long time into the night plus weather was good if a bit breezy.

[gtmatt]

Same sort of time as this years I'd say :agree:

:agree::agree:

[Big Steve - Raider]

The provisional dates Blyton Park have got for us are July 27/8 2013?

How would that suit? :)

[Slammed 66]

Its good for me :agree:

Ross

[Nottswoody]

Works for me!! Get it set early then everyone has a full year to save/get ready it's a timescale I think I can handle to have my car ready for some boost!! Think pods taken its tole on this engine or turbo its smoking like a stoner at the weekend :smokin:

And guys all of you from all ages to experienced to novice we need you to reply to this thread it was my first rtoc meet this year and I thought it was great!! Please don't just read this thread WE need your comments to make this succesful.. If you like pod you guys will love the track in your cars what more can you ask for? You get to drive your car like it was made todo with your buddies and no plod to stop you .. You can really learn about your car your driving skills everything.. Then there is the camping if you choose to join in or just pop down for the day its up to you but don't miss out AGAIN!! Trust me with all attending and all input it can only be a great day for all if you don't wish to comment on here feel free to pm me an I will put your views your expectations across it was good but togeather we can all make it a great weekend.. Look forward to hearing from all members of the rtoc.. :)

[Alex]

Sounds good to me :agree::agree:

[Jonny5]

The provisional dates Blyton Park have got for us are July 27/8 2013?

How would that suit? :)

Get it booked ;) :agree:

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

with penfold {the new owner} driving it.....:wasntme::laugh:

:agree: I like that comment very much.

Personally I reckon it should be around the 7th of Sept 2013...;)

[Big Steve - Raider]

:agree: I like that comment very much.

Personally I reckon it should be around the 7th of Sept 2013...;)

Nah 2 weeks after that date I reckon Penfold! ;)

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

Nah 2 weeks after that date I reckon Penfold! ;)

Lol,

Seriously tho am happy with any date, I will be attending.

[Ricardo]

I'm happy with any date as long as it doesn't clash with Sanglier :cool:

[Mart]

:agree: I like that comment very much.

Personally I reckon it should be around the 7th of Sept 2013...;)

:laugh: Thanks mate :D

[TNT ANDY]

The provisional dates Blyton Park have got for us are July 27/8 2013?

How would that suit? :)

:agree::agree::agree:

Goto see the Ska-master at it again - if only Jesus was there at the same time = epic

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

:agree::agree::agree:

Goto see the Ska-master at it again - if only Jesus was there at the same time = epic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27dJeoJIDQw

love you tooo andy....:laugh:, any day is good for jesus, any excuse to bless the flock..:D

[Tony Walker]

Sounds great to me I wanted to go back the week after, I already can't wait. (we'll have to do the full weekend this time Alex) lol I'm already getting the wife passed her test so the family will be there next year :D

[bod 182]

Have fun:)

[stu21t]

I really want to make this, only made it once in my car since building it :(

I will do my best to have running to a sensible spec.

[Alastair]

If it is a similar early summer date I am a willing voulenteer to help Steve. I organise big events/operations all the time and may be able to bring my flying tent agai just to amuse Dawno!!!

Typically, just minutes after posting the above my phone rang. Im being posted to Yet another Op Tour. 6 months at least. I've just done 2 years operational overseas solid, and had 10 months out of what is supposed to be 2 years 'harmony' in the UK. So 4 out of the last 5 years I will be missing ND. I Will be leaving the twins at 14 months old - the best age, and the wife on her own to look after them...

We wonder why the forces are all totally Fing threaders and leaving in droves.

Sorry for the moan.

[Tony Walker]

Damn, i didnt get chance to watch you go round, but everyone told me it was incredible, you've got to make it somehow :agree:

[Kris M]

Blyton gets it for me again..booom get it booked :agree::D

[TNT ANDY]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27dJeoJIDQw

love you tooo andy....:laugh:, any day is good for jesus, any excuse to bless the flock..:D

'Hahaaaa - you bugger' - classic - best clip on't t'internet LOL:laugh:

[Megabytes]

Same sort of time as this years I'd say :agree:


yeaaah ! :agree::agree:

[m1n1 (Jasper)]

Sounds good! I'll keep that date clear in my agenda :)

[Mart]

So... :) Is 27/28th July the confirmed date for ND 2013?

[TopCat]

As long as its not peeing it down ill be going too. Essex convoy needs arranging Bigfoot ;)

Shot gun I'm not in the same car as Scotty Bahaha

[Bigfoot]

Will be heading up that way don't worry :) long weekend camping Friday to Sunday with alcohol and BBQ.

[Ricardo]

Will be heading up that way don't worry :) long weekend camping Friday to Sunday with alcohol and BBQ.

:agree:

[TopCat]

Will be heading up that way don't worry :) long weekend camping Friday to Sunday with alcohol and BBQ.

Noice! Can't wait to see all the other members cars. Gonna get it fully serviced and blinged by mike a couple of weeks before :)

[Big Steve - Raider]

So... :) Is 27/28th July the confirmed date for ND 2013?

Sure is Martin :niceone:

You're lucky I saw your post :cartman::laugh:

[Alex]

What post? :laugh:

Can't bloomin wait. You did book 2012's weather aswell didn't you Steve? ;)

[Nottswoody]

What post? :laugh:

Can't bloomin wait. You did book 2012's weather aswell didn't you Steve? ;)

Wouldn't worrie about it the world ends tomorrow so everyone get your cars out then come home and bang the mrs... Hellbang the cat were ALL GONA DIE!! :p

[GRWebb]

On a sunday !

[Big Steve - Raider]

What post? :laugh:

Can't bloomin wait. You did book 2012's weather aswell didn't you Steve? ;)

;) sorted

[Nad-5GTT]

Wouldn't worrie about it the world ends tomorrow so everyone get your cars out then come home and bang the mrs... Hellbang the cat were ALL GONA DIE!! :p

:laugh: made me chuckle, good job i didnt read this yesterday or the dog would have been sore today :laugh:

[Nottswoody]

:laugh: made me chuckle, good job i didnt read this yesterday or the dog would have been sore today :laugh:

Lets just say my cats not sat on the mat anymore :ashamed:

[DaveL485]

The provisional dates Blyton Park have got for us are July 27/8 2013?

How would that suit? :)

Yay! Sold.

Only seven months to decide which car to bring dammit :confused:

[Tutuur]

So what's it going to be? If there's enough interest from the other side of the water i may show up :D

[LeeR5GTT]

do you think my mate will pospone his wedding so i can make the full weekend? :scratch: :wasntme:

[Alan]

Before september please,
Just so i dont have to tax and Mot the car:cooter:

[JimGTT]

The provisional dates Blyton Park have got for us are July 27/8 2013?

How would that suit? :)

:agree::agree:

[Romil Davda]

The provisional dates Blyton Park have got for us are July 27/8 2013?

How would that suit? :)

Not very good if you want to attend the FCS 2013!!! :crap:

See pic attached:

French Car Show 27th and 28th July 2013 :dearme:

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

Not very good if you want to attend the FCS 2013!!! :crap:

See pic attached:

French Car Show 27th and 28th July 2013 :dearme:

Its a bummer that fcs tends to be on the same weekened as ours (happened 2/3 years ago), but such is life.

We have to book venues in advance, and we dont get many dates to choose from.....

[djinuk]

big bummer to land fcs and nats day on the same day, so much that id even say if thats the case hit mallory up again >?

[Romil Davda]

Cool, just thought i'd mention it, in case people double book!

I will be at RTOC ND ;)

[jaffa]

Just looking at the proposed date that will rule 9 of us northern regulars out cause we will be in spa f1 then nurburg... Ill check back see if date gets confirmed :(

[jaffa]

Sorry forget that I read it as 27/8/13 ... So July is a winner :)

[bod 182]

Hotel deposit paid for us lot,hopefully car finished as well:cool:

[casper]

Sounds goo:agree:d,I'm in.

[Romil Davda]

Hotel deposit paid for us lot,hopefully car finished as well:cool:

Lightweight! Not camping?

[bod 182]

Lightweight! Not camping?
NO sorry mate there,s a bar and nice hot food,done ten years of camping thanks ;)

[car.crash]

Lightweight! Not camping?

From the man who wouldn't camp last year.

[bod 182]

From the man who wouldn't camp last year.
:laugh::agree:

[rew]

I will be coming as long as it doesn't conflict with other shows. Hopefully my gordini will want to play ball this year and actually start lol

[andybond]

Any ideas on costings for this so people can budget?

[Brigsy]

Same day as fcs is a bit of a fail

[Nottswoody]

Same day as fcs is a bit of a fail

Who wants to go and see French cars anyway? :cartman: oh yer us :p

[Slammed 66]

I'd be tempted to go to FCS any other time but to be honest I see no attraction in saxos, Burberry hats or combat body kits so its not much of a loss really.

Besides ND is only 20 mins away from me so its a no brainer.

Hoping to get the blue meanie there this year too.

If anyone is interested, I can recommend a good hotel 1/4 of a mile from my house so you'll only have the 20 min drive the next morning.

http://www.thebeecheshotel.com/index.html


Ross

[GT Josh]

I'll be in Ibiza! Haha. Sweet :cool:

[bod 182]

Any ideas on costings for this so people can budget?
Fuel to BLYTON and back plus budget for tracktime time fuel costs,food and beer:cool:

[Romil Davda]

Any ideas on costings for this so people can budget?

2012 Prices, what I spent:

£60 Ticket/Entry (includes track time) ***£10 for just entry***
£40 Travelodge (camping this year :scared:) ***will be cheaper the earlier you book***
£120 + Fuel (I did come from Staines. 170miles each way plus track time)
£40 Beer/drinks/food (for 2 people)

I could have saved a lot by pushing my car to the event but thats no fun!

[andybond]

I might have phrased the question incorrectly.

Big Steve, what's the entry going to cost us this year? When will tickets be available?

[Big Steve - Raider]

I might have phrased the question incorrectly.

Big Steve, what's the entry going to cost us this year? When will tickets be available?

We've not sorted them yet, we're just going thru the numbers from last year.

[Tony Walker]

Well im a definate for camping/tracktime

[DaveL485]

Well im a definate for camping/tracktime

Defo for track, i'd prefer some creature comforts for slumber though lol

[car.crash]

Same day as fcs is a bit of a fail

Surely we will be down on numbers because of this.

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

Surely we will be down on numbers because of this.

Yeh most likely going to be down abit... but nothing we can do. We have an agreed date, and most likely to late to change the dates now with out incuring a cost.

[Tony Walker]

I would of thought most members would attend the national day over a generic show anytime?

[turbo ted]

i thought the committee wanted more people to join rtoc and come to our national day and how would that work when all new young Renault enthusiasts are at the French Car Show?:(

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

i thought the committee wanted more people to join rtoc and come to our national day and how would that work when all new young Renault enthusiasts are at the French Car Show?:(

That's all well and good but we booked our nd in September 2012, when was fcs date booked/announced??

[Tony Walker]

its just unlucky, nothing can be done about it..... soooooooooooooo positives are :D should keep the chavs away?


Should some ideas be put forward for this years ND?
Should the ideas there be discussed ie costs/benefits and club decided rather than all on a minoritys shoulders?

[TNT ANDY]

I'd be tempted to go to FCS any other time but to be honest I see no attraction in saxos, Burberry hats or combat body kits so its not much of a loss really.

Besides ND is only 20 mins away from me so its a no brainer.

Hoping to get the blue meanie there this year too.

If anyone is interested, I can recommend a good hotel 1/4 of a mile from my house so you'll only have the 20 min drive the next morning.

http://www.thebeecheshotel.com/index.html


Ross

Here here - I've not been to the FCS for going on 8 years now for the above reasons. I don't know if it's still like that, but I was bored to tears looking at XXX Ice installs Brapp brappp and Ali G shizzle on Saxo's very poor. Is it still like that?
~
Not that that matters of course, because I'll be with the RTOC as always.:smokin:

[TNT ANDY]

i thought the committee wanted more people to join rtoc and come to our national day and how would that work when all new young Renault enthusiasts are at the French Car Show?:(

This is actually a very good point , and TBH - It should be that the RTOC should be mixing it up @ the FCS.

[Hoolio]

This is actually a very good point , and TBH - It should be that the RTOC should be mixing it up @ the FCS.

Quite possibly but one of the last shows i went to with the 5 was the RS annual meet and tbh most of the guys there couldn't have been less interested in the "classics" that were there. I think things have changed and the real challenge is identifying were we now fit and exploiting that.
As to the dates, it's a done deal, bickering about it is about as fruitless as it gets.

[Big Steve - Raider]

To ensure we had a date for 2013 we provisionally booked the 2013 date soon after 2012.

We have to draw a line in the sand at some point and we picked that date which now clashes with FCS (which I didn't think had much of a following from the RTOC :scratch: )

Apologies for this clash but I'm going to leave it to the members to decide where they would rather be.

[Mart]

You can please some of the people some of the time, all of the people some of the time, some of the people all of the time, but you can never please all of the people all of the time.

[bod 182]

You can please some of the people some of the time, all of the people some of the time, some of the people all of the time, but you can never please all of the people all of the time.
Another beer for Mart:beer:now say it again:laugh:

[bod 182]

I as always will attend National day as i have for the last ten years,i won,t be in a Renault but a Evo if its finished in time,if im classed as a chav or not welcome due to a jap car fine but sounds like attendance may be down also after last year are Dawn and Adam coming?

[chris]

This will be my first national day as i couldnt do last year i cant wait i have just been to autosport at the nec the rs owners club was there mx5 owners club gtr owners club it was an amazeing day so why cant our club go there i think the quality of cars in this club could mix it up with any club i really think that :)

[TNT ANDY]

To ensure we had a date for 2013 we provisionally booked the 2013 date soon after 2012.

We have to draw a line in the sand at some point and we picked that date which now clashes with FCS (which I didn't think had much of a following from the RTOC :scratch: )

Apologies for this clash but I'm going to leave it to the members to decide where they would rather be.

:agree::agree:

Not having a dig at all Steve, thinking forward - which is really unusual for me.

[TNT ANDY]

I as always will attend National day as i have for the last ten years,i won,t be in a Renault but a Evo if its finished in time,if im classed as a chav or not welcome due to a jap car fine but sounds like attendance may be down also after last year are Dawn and Adam coming?

Don't be daft!

A few questions if I may-

1. - Do you like beer?
2. - Do you like cars?
3. - Do you like Beer and Cars?

If the answer to 1 and 2 is yes, we'll assume 3 is a positive.

It's just a weekend to get back to our man (routes / roots)?? All are welcome.

[Nottswoody]

I as always will attend National day as i have for the last ten years,i won,t be in a Renault but a Evo if its finished in time,if im classed as a chav or not welcome due to a jap car fine but sounds like attendance may be down also after last year are Dawn and Adam coming?

I remember the mad evos from last year I hope they will be attending again this year? Bigger and better..

I can't wait everyone should just get there asses there all I hope is that the weather is as good this year :) all members don't listen to the complaints come along and make your own minds up. Simples great fun this year I'm aiming to get my ass on that track.. No racing though :wasntme:

[Bigfoot]

Don't be daft!

A few questions if I may-

1. - Do you like beer?
2. - Do you like cars?
3. - Do you like Beer and Cars?

If the answer to 1 and 2 is yes, we'll assume 3 is a positive.

It's just a weekend to get back to our man (routes / roots)?? All are welcome.


Didn't have any beer last year though :ashamed:

[Tony Walker]

Didn't have any beer last year though :ashamed:

:D:wasntme:

[bod 182]

DAFT??busted my balls last year bringing my LHD German coupe cup car i was being sarcastic due to the dates clash with FCS and everyone moaning about Blyton last year ie show and shine and the evening shindig attendance may be down,this then causes tickets to be sold onto other peeps who turn up in non French cars and then the moaning starts again this is just a observation from a long term member:)

[andybond]

Can it be made Rtoc law that you have to wear a name badge all weekend with username and real name?

I really struggle speaking to folks who I only know as a screen name and no idea who they are in person.

[Nottswoody]

Here's one for a member to take on? Who's in the trade who can get hold of some cheap name holders? As a new member last yer I didn't have a clue who anyone was really till it was all over.. Quick fix to awkwardness really.. Hell if its £20 for 100 I will even buy them for you :)

[TNT ANDY]

Didn't have any beer last year though :ashamed:

You're not doing it right BF - Come to think of it, you didn't drink on the curry night. It won't do your looks any good you know:laugh:

[bod 182]

Dale don,t wear those shorts this year they were a tad on the tight side:laugh:

[Bigfoot]

:scratch: erm ok I am going to crack on a case of beer this time round then, sod the bottle of Sailor Jerrys and bottle of makers mark, just not good enough for my look :laugh:

[Mr Raider]

Lol got there late as usual but managed to drink ALL my beer as usual too! RTOC National Day wins over FCS hands down, am going to try to get there in good time this year, - time to squeeze a few more beers in :cooter: :agree:

[TNT ANDY]

Lol got there late as usual but managed to drink ALL my beer as usual too! RTOC National Day wins over FCS hands down, am going to try to get there in good time this year, - time to squeeze a few more beers in :cooter: :agree:

:agree::agree::agree:

[Nottswoody]

I know it's early but dose anyone know the route the convoy will be taking to pod from blyton? I'm not camping so will be poping home to sort the mrs out :hump:
And shed some weight ready for pod runs :) :burnrubber:

[Tony Walker]

Reckon the convoy will be passing yours for a sneaky peak:cooter:

[Robbo]

looking forward to the convoy most of all:) we really need some good footage of it

[Sam Fish]

I am going to try and come this year in my daily Mk1 TL. Dont think I'll be doing any laps though, the wing mirrors would wear away on the tarmac!

[Tony Walker]

I am going to try and come this year in my daily Mk1 TL. Dont think I'll be doing any laps though, the wing mirrors would wear away on the tarmac!
:D doo a robin reliant top gear mod..... trolley castors on the wing mirrors :D

[Sam Fish]

:D doo a robin reliant top gear mod..... trolley castors on the wing mirrors :D

Haha. I'll just lean out of the window and put it back on the wheels.

http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/portals/1/files/images/RenaultImages/Renault%205TS.JPG

[Tony Walker]

Haha. I'll just lean out of the window and put it back on the wheels.

http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/portals/1/files/images/RenaultImages/Renault%205TS.JPG

lol looks like he has his arm out the window holding on.

[car.crash]

I am going to try and come this year in my daily Mk1 TL. Dont think I'll be doing any laps though, the wing mirrors would wear away on the tarmac!

Would be nice to see some of your race cars there.

[Sam Fish]

Would be nice to see some of your race cars there.

Thanks. I have a Mk1 golf and TS race car, but cannot afford to use them at the moment.
It is tricky too, as I dont have a towing licence, so I usually have t get one of my parents to tow things around :ashamed:
I think the golf is fairly equal to a Cup car on slicks, so it could be fun to bring that along.

It would be nice to finally put faces to names... I know I have said that before though :rolleyes:

[car.crash]

The campsite is the best place for that. Loads of food, beer and banter and the occasional wander from dale when his alcohol content drops below 80%