View Full Version : Renault Turbo UK Festival (RTOC ND) 2013 - Date Change!!! Now is 6th July 2013
Big Steve - Raider
15-02-2013, 17:14
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Based on feedback from some of the recent great threads raised on these boards, and discussions within the members of the Committee, it has been decided:
TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE NATIONAL DAY 2013!!!
THE NEW DATE FOR THE NATIONAL DAY WILL BE SAT 6TH JULY 2013
Why have the Committee decided to do this?? There are a couple of reasons:
Its clear from recent feedback that Santa Pod and the Dragstrip is still very important to the members. So we have decided to move the RTOC ND to the Day before the RETRO POD SHOW (http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=31907) and are going to tie the two events together making for a RTOC NATIONAL WEEKENDER!! We are proposing to arrange a proper old school Convoy down to the Pod on the Sunday Morning from Blyton :yeah:
Love it or hate it, the previous date for the ND fell on the same day as the French Car Show. The Committee did not want to make the membership switch between the two events. The much better option for all would be to welcome other French car clubs to come to our ND! Because we have now moved the date, the Committee are also planning a PROPER attendance of the French Car Show by the RTOC!
Myself and the Committee are aware that you cannot please all of the membership all of the time, but we are hopeful that these changes will give most of you that warm RTOC fuzzy feeling :laugh:
car.crash
15-02-2013, 17:22
Awesome work Steve.
Penfold aka The Dealer
15-02-2013, 17:30
We really hope the members join us at all events.... Could be a great year for RTOC showing at events :)
Big Steve - Raider
15-02-2013, 17:31
So just to clarify:
Fri 5th July
Pre-arrivals at Blyton Park for a nights camping & merryment
Sat 6th July
RTOC National Day/Festival at Blyton Park
Sun 7th July
RTOC members saddle up
Convoy down to Santa Pod to attend
RETRO SHOW (http://www.retroshow.co.uk/index.html)
car.crash
15-02-2013, 17:32
I'm all over that shiz. Gives people shed loads of time to put in holiday forms and save up for the events and fuel etc. when will prices and tickets be released?
The new Bill J
15-02-2013, 17:38
Gives people shed loads of time to put in holiday forms
My holiday is already sorted, for the original date :crap:
The rest of our holiday board for July is full :crap: :cry:
And I only just booked the holiday for the 26th July :laugh: well just need to scribble out my name on the diary and put in this day, sounds like its going to be a good weekend, not sure what state I will be in on the drive back to Santa pod :crap:
car.crash
15-02-2013, 17:41
And I only just booked the holiday for the 26th July :laugh: well just need to scribble out my name on the diary and put in this day, sounds like its going to be a good weekend, not sure what state I will be in on the drive back to Santa pod :crap:
Bring a megaphone this year as I couldn't quite hear you from the other side of the camp last year :wasntme:
car.crash
15-02-2013, 17:41
My holiday is already sorted, for the original date :crap:
The rest of our holiday board for July is full :crap: :cry:
Aren't you guys due a strike soon?
The new Bill J
15-02-2013, 17:44
Aren't you guys due a strike soon?
So some are saying, but nothing's official. Maybe I could put a word in to have it in July :crap:
car.crash
15-02-2013, 17:45
So some are saying, but nothing's official. Maybe I could put a word in to have it in July :crap:
Or ask to have your day in Lou.
Big Steve - Raider
15-02-2013, 17:46
My holiday is already sorted, for the original date :crap: The rest of our holiday board for July is full :crap: :cry:
You need to book a weekend's Noro virus in Pallets!
Nottswoody
15-02-2013, 17:49
Poor old 5s going to be up for a little bit of a hard weekender then..
Bring a megaphone this year as I couldn't quite hear you from the other side of the camp last year :wasntme:
Will do, but wont that quieten my voice down?
IM out +4 date clash:crap:
Tony Walker
15-02-2013, 19:51
Wow.............................. fantastic idea :agree: Genius :agree:
LeeR5GTT
15-02-2013, 20:12
great work guys :agree: its like an ND weekender! cant wait :)
This sounds like the snizz already, I do like a convoy
Pigsnake
15-02-2013, 22:22
Awesome. Sounds good to me. :agree:
BluntyR5GTT
16-02-2013, 05:42
absolutely fantastic work i can see this going down as one of the best national day weekends in a while
Brilliant news I'm on it!!!
TNT ANDY
16-02-2013, 08:52
FFS - booked holiday around this last week, just spent £400 I need not have and also booked other stuff in for the now RTOC weekend:disagree::disagree::disagree:
Looks like I'm one of those you can't please all the time:cry:
Rearranging stuff begins, and Steve I want that £400 back yer great galar.
Nad-5GTT
16-02-2013, 10:16
Great idea :yeah::worship: going to be a busy time for me, going on holiday on the 8th:coffee:
Big Steve - Raider
16-02-2013, 18:11
Rearranging stuff begins, and Steve I want that £400 back yer great galar.
Get rearranging Stottie & stop whinging :laugh:
Thundercat
16-02-2013, 20:27
Well up for this and a proper convoy not been seen for a while!
BluntyR5GTT
20-02-2013, 16:25
we are pleased to announce that mtech automotive will be attending and supplying us with the use of there dyno dynamics rolling road for the 2nd year running
this seemed very popular last year and we hope it proves so again this time
TNT ANDY
20-02-2013, 19:08
Get rearranging Stottie & stop whinging :laugh:
Hearing you loud and clear :agree::agree::agree::agree:
Plans afoot and the art of suggestion is well underway
Tony Walker
20-02-2013, 19:54
we are pleased to announce that mtech automotive will be attending and supplying us with the use of there dyno dynamics rolling road for the 2nd year running
this seemed very popular last year and we hope it proves so again this time
Great stuff. deffinetly take advantage of it this time.... i didnt realise it was free last time lol
It won't be free this year. Hope that doesn't put you off!!
Tony Walker
20-02-2013, 20:33
It won't be free this year. Hope that doesn't put you off!!
Doh lol...nah would be nice to see what its like now its bedded in and at 20psi.
[QUOTE=Big Steve - Raider;315001]So just to clarify:
Fri 5th July
Pre-arrivals at Blyton Park for a nights camping & merryment
Sat 6th July
RTOC National Day/Festival at Blyton Park (Trackday & brawl for a show & shine trophy) :laugh:
Sun 7th July
RTOC members saddle up
Convoy down to Santa Pod to attend
RETRO SHOW (http://www.retroshow.co.uk/index.html)
[/QUOT
I'm guessing hissy fits were thrown at the show n shine last year? Lol.
wow this sounds like a great plan! have to reconsider my schedule though. pretty busy period when i get back from Afghanistan!
would be a long weekend btw, including the trips from and to The Netherlands :P
going to gauge interest here, sure as hell not going to drive all that on my own!
andybond
22-02-2013, 18:34
Guys , any estimated prices yet ? I want to let all the skinflints on 21toc know.
This sounds better tbh!! A convoy is good that way if my gordini were to break down I will have lots of techs to help me limp to the retro show...hopefully lol
Prices will be good I have a few mates that are interested so will have to get them to sign up for rtoc although they drive Clio sports if that's acceptable...
Is there gonna be a group/mass email sent out about this?
Only 500 odd people have 'viewed' this thread, although if that many turn out, I reckon we can afford ND at the 'Ring next year :D
Probably more like 50 people viewing 10 times each.
Mass email is probably a good idea.
Perhaps once the prices are sorted which is being talked about currently. Then tickets can go on sale.
Probably more like 50 people viewing 10 times each.
Mass email is probably a good idea.
Perhaps once the prices are sorted which is being talked about currently. Then tickets can go on sale.
Get on it chaps. I'm sure loads of us will buy them the day they go on sale. :)
Get on it chaps. I'm sure loads of us will buy them the day they go on sale. :)
Does that mean you will be making your way up there for the weekend?
Duncan Grier
25-02-2013, 15:38
End of month was better for me but sure I will drag the ickle track beast there again :cool:
Resist the temptation to bring (hopefully) finished tfsi k04 powered vx220, 2nd boy due to arrive 8th May and banned from all car work for a couple of months which makes finding time to do a few jobs on my own car difficult to impossible :coffee:
Looks a good weekend layout - unless you get very drunk Saturday night ready for Sunday early start......maybe im just getting old lol :cooter:
DG
Does that mean you will be making your way up there for the weekend?
Yeah mate, gonna give myself a weekend off :)
Wont be glamping though. Getting a hotel
Yeah mate, gonna give myself a weekend off :)
Wont be glamping though. Getting a hotel
Looser :sad2:
Better stay around in evening and then head off to your hotel
Looser :sad2:
Better stay around in evening and then head off to your hotel
Yeah I'll loiter with intent, then head off to a nice warm cosy bed. I've heard the rumours that you like to camp it up... Maaaatron
DaveL485
26-02-2013, 11:28
Epic fail....this lands on a weekend I have the kids :(
Duncan Grier
26-02-2013, 11:45
Epic fail....this lands on a weekend I have the kids :(
Time to swap weekends around Dave ;)
DG
DaveL485
26-02-2013, 12:47
Time to swap weekends around Dave ;)
DG
Already sent the request....she already denied me for LeMans this year though :cry:
Will be Defo going to this national day seen as me car is finally ready this year :) looking forward to me first time at national day
Big Steve - Raider
08-03-2013, 16:09
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The Committee have finalised the pricing for the 2013 Renault Turbo UK Festival to be held on the 6th July 2013 at Blyton Park:
Entry per non track time adult: £15
Camping; two days at £5 per pitch
Track inc entry, member, early purchase: £70
Track inc entry, member: £85
Track inc entry, non member: £110
We have also invited MTech Automotive along to the 2013 event again with their rolling road so members not interested in running their car on-track can have 3 power runs. Tickets to run your car on the Dyno on the day will cost £25 but the club will also be putting a limited number of earlybird tickets in the club shop for members to purchase for £20
BluntyR5GTT
08-03-2013, 16:24
absolute bargain this is going to be one fantastic rtoc weekend
BluntyR5GTT
08-03-2013, 16:36
quick question, if members have more than one car they want put round the track would they need 2 track tickets or just the 1?
Pass is for driver not car so bring as many as you like ;) All drivers must have full price ticket ,there is no 'second driver' option .
BluntyR5GTT
08-03-2013, 16:47
thanks fella
Big Steve - Raider
08-03-2013, 17:07
Pass is for driver not car so bring as many as you like ;) All drivers must have full price ticket ,there is no 'second driver' option .
:agree:
absolute bargain this is going to be one fantastic rtoc weekend
you goin blunts we are
BluntyR5GTT
08-03-2013, 19:12
Defo matey already got my retro show ticket :-)
BluntyR5GTT
12-03-2013, 14:58
tickets now on sale in the club shop for national day people :)
Romil Davda
13-03-2013, 21:56
I've just paid for my ticket including track time, £70 before 12 April (£85 thereafter), so get booking... Would be great to see more cars on the track.
Also, I have my ticket in hand for The Retro Car Show @ Santa Pod, which is the day after :)
Honestly cannot wait for this! :wasntme:
i want to attend but the problem is i'm in the RNLAF and it's that week that we have a base excercise.
probably can't get the friday off so would be impossible for me to be in the UK in time :(
a real shame as it looks like a cracking weekend!
Markey Mark (BD)
14-03-2013, 16:48
I've just paid for my ticket including track time, £70 before 12 April (£85 thereafter), so get booking... Would be great to see more cars on the track.
Also, I have my ticket in hand for The Retro Car Show @ Santa Pod, which is the day after :)
Honestly cannot wait for this! :wasntme:
I got my ticket through for Retro Car show now, will be running the red 5 for sure! :D
Unfortunately won't be heading to Bylton with it though, going to be giving Blyton a miss this year
I was going on the day that was originally announced now its changed doubt we will attend so thats four of us as well that are out:)
Big Steve - Raider
14-03-2013, 22:58
:)
Good news, National day was on Mrs Durs birthday last year and I didn't fancy having my testicles removed so I gave it a miss.
Alastair
15-03-2013, 15:07
Whilst i massively appreciate the hard graft Steve can i say
nnnnoooooooooooooooooooo!
Just moved heaven and earth at work to get this weekend free lol, best i start changing plans AGAIN lol! The Colonel is going to kill me lol!!!
Well done for posting early though so everyone can make plans, and THANK YOU for the graft - i 100% agree with the decision, it will increase attendance which is THE MOST IMPORTANT thing....!
:)
????? smiley face because four of us cannot make due to date change :scratch:
Tony Walker
16-03-2013, 17:49
????? smiley face because four of us cannot make due to date change :scratch:
you didnt say you couldnt.... you said you doubt it....
Big Steve has put huge amounts of effort in to this both years he cant please everyone....
Really cant wait for this :agree: should be a fantastic weekend... possibly the greatest RTOC weekend ever?:)
you didnt say you couldnt.... you said you doubt it....
Big Steve has put huge amounts of effort in to this both years he cant please everyone....
Really cant wait for this :agree: should be a fantastic weekend... possibly the greatest RTOC weekend ever?:)
Thanks mate ive done the last ten years National days
Tickets in the shop.
£70 for the next three 1/2 weeks then £85.
I'll be in a wheel chair and hospital so I'm out too.
More gutted about missing the retro show :(
If me and my girlfriend wanna go I will only need the 70 quid ticket and her 15 entry ticket plus the 5 pound for camping ? Is this right before I order them thanks :)
Big Steve - Raider
19-03-2013, 23:32
If me and my girlfriend wanna go I will only need the 70 quid ticket and her 15 entry ticket plus the 5 pound for camping ? Is this right before I order them thanks :)
:agree:
Thanks alot will be ordering this week :) carnt wait
Duncan Grier
20-03-2013, 11:53
Whats the price for non members?
I have my age old problem that is the latest track beast is 50% share and Rob and will be there this year (could not make the last one) so both paying to share one car boooooooooooooooooooo :cooter:
DG
BluntyR5GTT
20-03-2013, 11:55
£110 for entry amd track for non members if memory serves me right
Duncan Grier
20-03-2013, 12:05
Cheers Blunty
Duncan Grier
20-03-2013, 12:22
That pointing at me fridge freezer :cooter:
Car has not turned a wheel since ND last year lol, but no reason to not make it and will somehow get time to do a few upgrades needed :coffee:
Just expensive track day for us at £180 :cry: 2nd master will be here in 7 weeks so the money I never had is about to get a whole lot worse lol :wasntme:
You tracking the 5 this year Mart?
DG
THE MASTER
20-03-2013, 18:48
lucky i got a big van to put all my tyres in . no tent just gonna chuck a bed in the back .
gonna be a long weekend . but im in
:burnrubber::burnrubber::burnrubber::burnrubber::b urnrubber::burnrubber::burnrubber::burnrubber::bur nrubber::burnrubber::burnrubber::burnrubber:
THE MASTER
21-03-2013, 13:06
just looked it up and its a 2.1/2 hour drive but at least it on the way home
£110 for entry amd track for non members if memory serves me right
£99 with Javelin any other trackday
Hoping I'll have a 5 and can come along to some events this year :cool:
andybond
22-03-2013, 21:13
You dont have to have a five buddy to drive on track !
How are the ticket sales to date?
Same as usual for early sales I think .Mad rush in the last few weeks even with extra cost
Tony Walker
24-03-2013, 10:59
Just waiting for this months pay day...... not used to this monthly pay lark its a pita:dearme:
pay day ?? wots that then ?
Time to get on the blower and chase up some funds :laugh:
Tony Walker
24-03-2013, 12:09
lol yeah daily pays great....... if the customer pays that is lol
DaveL485
25-03-2013, 13:37
I'll be booking this week if I remember :)
Happy to say the Fuego is up and running.....and good god it's QUICK. :eek:
Pigsnake
25-03-2013, 22:52
I'll be booking this week if I remember :)
Happy to say the Fuego is up and running.....and good god it's QUICK. :eek:
Looking forward to seeing the fuego :agree:
DaveL485
26-03-2013, 11:10
Bought and paid for, bargain! :agree:
Just ordered my tickets! :cool:
BluntyR5GTT
27-03-2013, 17:19
good man alex :) got mine last week along with an rr ticket :agree:
TNT ANDY
31-03-2013, 18:20
Tickets bought - car 95% there (which is pretty much as good as it ever gets these days :laugh:), family not talking to me any more due to date change.
No down sides as far as I can see.:agree:
Now, just need to learn how to drive round corners fast.
Mr Raider
11-04-2013, 12:10
Tickets bought, just need to get cracking and get few jobs done on the car, with bit of luck both turbo's could make the trip :)
Big Steve - Raider
11-04-2013, 14:11
Achtung Baby!! :D
The Reduced Price National Day Ticket Offer Ends This Friday Chaps
Get Your Cheapie Tickets Bought Asap So You Don't Miss Out On The Offer
BluntyR5GTT
11-04-2013, 16:10
http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/bluntyn40/20130411_160840_zps4016cba2.jpg
rtoc advert in pfc magazine
car.crash
11-04-2013, 16:13
We really need a picture that shows more than just renault 5's.
We really need people to turn up to ND that don't have Renault 5's....... :D
Nottswoody
11-04-2013, 17:01
Achtung Baby!! :D
The Reduced Price National Day Ticket Offer Ends This Friday Chaps
Get Your Cheapie Tickets Bought Asap So You Don't Miss Out On The Offer
Normally I would but getting ready for this broke my bank :( any chance of an extension till next Friday for pay day? Thought I'd ask :coffee:
car.crash
11-04-2013, 17:04
We really need people to turn up to ND that don't have Renault 5's....... :D
Last year I took a leon this year a mondeo.
Not quite what's needed for a nice photo shoot though :)
Would be nice to see some other Renault turbos in the pic in the hope to drag more in.
m1n1 (Jasper)
11-04-2013, 17:44
Bought the tickets (with discount being a cheap dutchie) :agree:
jesus in the seat of a 5
11-04-2013, 18:55
We really need a picture that shows more than just renault 5's.
I dont know... i kinda like that photo....:wasntme:, seriously though , thats a fair comment....
i say put my work van at the front...:laugh::agree:
jesus in the seat of a 5
11-04-2013, 19:58
Bought the tickets (with discount being a cheap dutchie) :agree:
Hoorah, the jesus reunion....:):agree:
Alastair
11-04-2013, 20:11
I dont know... i kinda like that photo....:wasntme:, seriously though , thats a fair comment....
i say put my work van at the front...:laugh::agree:
Great picture !
andybond
11-04-2013, 20:29
I brought my glacier white meg r26 last year. You can just about see it right at the back, nope further back than that. In the naughty corner.
Mr Raider
11-04-2013, 23:04
Ideally take a turbo'd renault of choice, if not possible any chariot will do to get you there to support the rtoc :coffee:
car.crash
15-04-2013, 20:30
Blyton Friday, camp, race, then hotel at pod sat night. Pod Sunday
3 rooms booked
Ill be going. Not bought my ticket but will certainly be going.
so cumon..
its list time..
WHOS DOING THE DRIVE FROM BYLTON PARK TO SANTA POD.
1 > DJINUK
Romil Davda
22-04-2013, 13:38
WHOS DOING THE DRIVE FROM BYLTON PARK TO SANTA POD.
1 > DJINUK2
2 > Romil Davda
3 >
Nad-5GTT
22-04-2013, 13:38
God that's early to be talking convoys, your scaring me:eek: I've got loads to do and I keep thinking I've got loads of time left but time is running out:crap:. I'm not going to blyton but will be on the stand at Santa pod if I get me a5se in gear.
ooftt not looking to epic so far :wasntme:
Missed the last 3 ND, car not ready, gearbox fail, then on holiday last year, I'll be there :)
THE MASTER
01-05-2013, 17:26
http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/bluntyn40/20130411_160840_zps4016cba2.jpg
rtoc advert in pfc magazine
i hope no one noticed we are all facing the wrong way on track :burnrubber:
Tony Walker
01-05-2013, 18:47
Lol
why are the camping per pitch prices mentioned twice? lol
Big Steve - Raider
02-05-2013, 15:54
why are the camping per pitch prices mentioned twice? lol
There's an Echo :laugh:
Missed the last 3 ND, car not ready, gearbox fail, then on holiday last year, I'll be there :)
No way, did i read his correctly ha
No way, did i read his correctly ha
I will be there Jon, if not to whip you on track, take the mick out off you small arms :D :laugh:
If you buy a ticket and you are not renewing your membership can you attend still?I wasn,t going to attend but my son wants to take his mini.
Received my pod day ticket yesterday so cheers for that Ian I know this may have already been said or answered but does this ticket count as my stand pass as well or does that get posted to cheers Ian and the other commitee members behind all this
Retro show parking area pass is posted later.
Big Steve - Raider
10-05-2013, 16:23
NOTICE!!
Given the small number of tickets sold for the UK National Day this year, i'm now looking into the options now of selling tickets to our day thorough a 3rd party (not confirmed yet)
I do not want the club to spend all it's money to put a day on for all those members who will come along only then to be skint and unable to support what the RTOC really is...THIS WEBSITE you're reading.
I know some members will not like this (myself being one) but we do not want the club to lose money.
So if you don't want this to happen, BUY A TICKET!
andybond
10-05-2013, 16:43
Steve,
Wont it be the case of noone buys until the last minute as per ?
I am getting PPC out of hte way , then will buy mine for instance.
Slammed 66
10-05-2013, 17:43
I'll be having at least one entrance and a track session booked when i get paid next.
Two events same weekend ie some might only want to travel to pod to save on petrol etc and the date change may be a factor in low sales atm
Big Steve - Raider
10-05-2013, 17:54
Steve,
Wont it be the case of noone buys until the last minute as per?.
I hope so Andy otherwise it could be the last ND.
Duncan Grier
10-05-2013, 20:59
Due to arrival of Elliot 2 weeks ago there is no way we can attend the weekend this year as he will be to young and looks like it will be an early start but leave after. Rob would be with me as co driver so 2 drivers and 4 attending. Not booked as far down the list atm and the saving did not make much difference for us hence leaving until nearer the time
I could prob get a gaggle of vx220 if it comes to it
Seems normal Rtoc booking and date changes and other events at same time will possibility dent a few regulars
Not sure it would be the same with too much random attendees
Do a list of attending and devide by 3 :-P
DG
Two events same weekend ie some might only want to travel to pod to save on petrol etc and the date change may be a factor in low sales atm
O and just to add me +4 (those who attended go-kart event won,t be coming due to the date change)not bad i have attended the last 10 ND.
RussellT
22-05-2013, 11:38
Doris is booked in. I have a sprint there the WE after so looking forward to getting some expert tuition and sneaky practice.
If you want extra numbers advertise on the uphill racers website
R
I will order my ticket soon, unfortunately there is no spare money in the kitty until sangliers is over.
I will order my ticket soon, unfortunately there is no spare money in the kitty until sangliers is over.
I'm in that same boat. need Sanglier's out the way first.
WHOS DOING THE DRIVE FROM BYLTON PARK TO SANTA POD.
1 > DJINUK2
2 > Romil Davda
3 > rew
I will be there :)
Are you allowing any trade stands? My brother runs a fully insured inflatables business and has got sumo suit wrestlingand inflatable duel if it is aallowed would like to set it up for entertainment , however it won't be free but would people be interested for small cost?
We really need people to turn up to ND that don't have Renault 5's....... :D
i can bring my runabout audi a3 if you like, its fairly old an ****e, should blend in perfectly:laugh::laugh:
Penfold aka The Dealer
22-05-2013, 19:30
On a side note I am planning on going to pod instead... As its closer for me and means I can still have my daughter on the Saturday :)
On a side note I am planning on going to pod instead... As its closer for me and means I can still have my daughter on the Saturday :)
Think I'm only doing pod too. Haven't bought a ticket yet as I've got a million things going on at the moment.
As much as I want to go to nationals I can't- it's too far to to travel for a day. & due to work commitments I can't stay the weekend.
Tony Walker
22-05-2013, 20:07
1 > DJINUK2
2 > Romil Davda
3 > rew
4 > Tony Walker
Cant wait :D
At least when my gordini Turbo breaks down will have company lol
Tony Walker
22-05-2013, 20:14
:agree::)
Come on guys lets get some tickets bought, ND is coming around fast! :smokin:
Duncan Grier
23-05-2013, 10:44
It sure is :dearme:
With new addition to the family sleep is something I just about remember and soooo much other work on its crazy that all I am trying to do it free up 1 weekend to do some work on the track beast in a bid to come tracking for a day :coffee:
Gutted I cant actually stay over this year as we had a great time last year. Be that just the Friday or both like I did last year but guess turning up for the day is better than nothing :D
What are the ticket sales looking like atm?
DG
Penfold aka The Dealer
23-05-2013, 11:14
Ticket sales are doing crap ATM...
Huge loss is expected, possibly the last exclusive hire off a venue like this for rtoc :(
Romil Davda
23-05-2013, 11:52
Are you allowing any trade stands? My brother runs a fully insured inflatables business and has got sumo suit wrestlingand inflatable duel if it is aallowed would like to set it up for entertainment , however it won't be free but would people be interested for small cost?
Hi mate, thats for the input, its always great to have something for everyone. Can you drop me a PM with your number and I will give you a bell? Romil
Duncan Grier
23-05-2013, 12:20
Ticket sales are doing crap ATM...
Huge loss is expected, possibly the last exclusive hire off a venue like this for rtoc :(
:cry:
Come on guys lets get some tickets bought, ND is coming around fast! :smokin:
When should we expect to receive our tickets for those that have bought them?
When should we expect to receive our tickets for those that have bought them?Perhaps on the day!
TNT ANDY
23-05-2013, 13:46
We really need people to turn up to ND that don't have Renault 5's....... :D
I spread the word last weekend at ppc in the park about our little event and we should have a fairly lairy vx220 to mix it up with.
Maybe offer tickets to the other French clubs? Peugeot and citroen etc.
Duncan Grier
23-05-2013, 15:42
I spread the word last weekend at ppc in the park about our little event and we should have a fairly lairy vx220 to mix it up with.
You finishing the 380bhp Audi s3 conversion in my garage lol or is it the 390bhp Garrett beastie ;-)
Will get a few of the vx220 boys there
DG
TNT ANDY
23-05-2013, 16:29
You been on the juice Duncan:laugh:
Duncan Grier
23-05-2013, 18:05
Lol
6hrs sleep in nearly 4 day's with New baby and 2.5 year old. No juice required
Guess I will crack on with the vx220 conversion myself
DG
Lol
6hrs sleep in nearly 4 day's with New baby and 2.5 year old. No juice required
Guess I will crack on with the vx220 conversion myself
DG
Get used to it mate, mine are the same age gap now 4 and 1.5, last time I got a full nights sleep was when I was away with work :crap:
sleep Pah !!! you wait till you can't find anything to eat
Tag team food raider lads of 8 ,11 and 13 ...I have to hide me hobknobs or should have had them nipped years ago ;)
Duncan Grier
24-05-2013, 07:04
Just what I needed to read 1st thing lol - cheers :D
Romil Davda
24-05-2013, 18:39
All,
As there has only been a small number of track time tickets sold, we are going too pen this event up for other clubs and the public.
The last thing we want to do is cancel the Renault Turbo Festival, so this is being done to ensure the club does not make a huge loss and go under.
Before we start advertising elsewhere, can you promote the event to "friends and family"? Its a really cheap Track Day and there will be loads of Renault Turbos also!
Spread the word, keep the club alive :D
All,
As there has only been a small number of track time tickets sold, we are going too pen this event up for other clubs and the public.
The last thing we want to do is cancel the Renault Turbo Festival, so this is being done to ensure the club does not make a huge loss and go under.
Before we start advertising elsewhere, can you promote the event to "friends and family"? Its a really cheap Track Day and there will be loads of Renault Turbos also!
Spread the word, keep the club alive :D
I am going to do my best to get some mates to join up but we really do need people to spread the word to help the club not make a big loss we could make this a really good day if everyone wants it to be :)
Duncan Grier
24-05-2013, 21:00
Started a thread on the vx220 forums and sure I will get a few there ;-)
DG
Matt Cole
24-05-2013, 21:05
Started a thread on the vx220 forums and sure I will get a few there ;-)
DG
Also the abarth club could do with an invite:
http://www.abarthisti.co.uk/
So now everyone will moan due to a lack of Renaults on the day,show and shine open to all:D
i do still feel, that we are as a club dwindling, we are still 80% renault 5's, we really do need to widen the renault spectrum a lot more somehow:scratch: although i know we have tried this before in the past, with little success:crap:
also feel that numbers will be down anyway this year due economic conditions within the uk:( not meaning to but a downer on the most exellent job steve and the other club members have done again this year, :smokin: but most people's spare cash flow will have been affected in one way or another, which is probabley why the number of track bookings etc are down maybe, i do also think it will be great to mix it with other car clubs also, i guess the usal renault forums have been notified;)
ie clio16valver/williams /renault sports club:coffee: with little or no response:laugh:
TNT ANDY
25-05-2013, 10:56
All,
As there has only been a small number of track time tickets sold, we are going too pen this event up for other clubs and the public.
The last thing we want to do is cancel the Renault Turbo Festival, so this is being done to ensure the club does not make a huge loss and go under.
Before we start advertising elsewhere, can you promote the event to "friends and family"? Its a really cheap Track Day and there will be loads of Renault Turbos also!
Spread the word, keep the club alive :D
Done Rom - shared you're pic on there. I hope the 306 OC put a few cars this way, great bunch of loonies.
TNT ANDY
25-05-2013, 10:57
Started a thread on the vx220 forums and sure I will get a few there ;-)
DG
That's a good un Dunc, my friends yellow VX should be doing the rounds.
TNT ANDY
25-05-2013, 10:58
i do still feel, that we are as a club dwindling, we are still 80% renault 5's, we really do need to widen the renault spectrum a lot more somehow:scratch: although i know we have tried this before in the past, with little success:crap:
also feel that numbers will be down anyway this year due economic conditions within the uk:( not meaning to but a downer on the most exellent job steve and the other club members have done again this year, :smokin: but most people's spare cash flow will have been affected in one way or another, which is probabley why the number of track bookings etc are down maybe, i do also think it will be great to mix it with other car clubs also, i guess the usal renault forums have been notified;)
ie clio16valver/williams /renault sports club:coffee: with little or no response:laugh:
:agree:
i do still feel, that we are as a club dwindlingThe numbers we don't have are the ones wanting to do track days.
500 members would be ample if 150 were keen to do an exclusive RTOC track day each year. Even half that.
I think the limiting factor preventing RTOC expansion is when the new Sport Renaults rolled off the production line no-one here bought one. Instead other people started their own Megane club, Twingo club, etc.
Over at the Fiat Forum I use many of them do now own new small Fiats and they changed the name a bit to stretch to that 'modernisation'.
TNT ANDY
25-05-2013, 12:35
All of this is not really going to help up the numbers guys for those looking in TBF, maybe a different thread?
Sooner rather than later.
So the Renault uk festival or RTOC National day is now basically a normal trackday which are run at Blyton but about £14 cheaper than the Javelin run events at Blyton?? shame not like the old days:dearme:
Markey Mark (BD)
25-05-2013, 17:39
So the Renault uk festival or RTOC National day is now basically a normal trackday which are run at Blyton but about £14 cheaper than the Javelin run events at Blyton?? shame not like the old days:dearme:
:agree: Do miss the old National Days
Romil Davda
25-05-2013, 18:09
There is nothing I would love more than to see 49 other Renault turbos on the track at Blyton... but tickets are not selling.
Rather than cancel the event and make a huge loss, we thought we would try and save it and put on a show for those who have already got tickets or are planning on attending.
I'm looking forward to meeting the other members as well as the track action.
Tony Walker
25-05-2013, 18:44
look at the figures for last year im pretty sure not many tickets sold till the last minute then? Maybe people who arent attending should stop posting negative comments on this thread..... we want to keep this thread as open and postive as possible :agree:
Markey Mark (BD)
25-05-2013, 18:47
Its a shame that tickets are having to be shared out to other clubs now, its not what the RTOC Nat Days are about
Wonder what all the reasons are for people not buying tickets, I know my reason's are for not buying ticket for Blyton. I have bought Retro ticket so least will be making part of the weekend
Penfold aka The Dealer
25-05-2013, 18:47
The problem is we need people to commit up front...
The clubs banks are what they used to be (still healthy and will be for a long time), but if we have 1 bad ND that could have very serious implications for our future... We need people to commit and buy tickets early...
for us its purely to longer drive (even though we are doing a one off to sangliers to see what its like) and we prefer pod better, i suppose its just what people prefer every1s different
How about offering them at williamsclio, clio16valver, cliosport etc.
Lot's of track people there and could be interesting seeing other Renaults too, i mean, enough Clio turbo on there too :agree:
Tony Walker
25-05-2013, 18:55
At £5 for camping 2 nights and a fun get together for a weekend its pretty cheap and a great laugh, the trackdays just entertainment to watch and/or join in with............ ANYONE WHO DOESNT WANT TO TAKE THERE 5 ON TRACK ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO COME ALONG FOR SOME PASSENGER LAPS WITH ME :agree::D
Although I would love to attend, it's just too far for me. I also work 6 day weeks...sometimes I'm lucky and can get a colleague to cover me on a Saturday, but I cannot for this weekend.
I aim to be going to Santa Pod though :)
Nad-5GTT
25-05-2013, 21:12
Unfortunately due to both pod and national day being so close and me going on holiday the day after this weekend I just couldn't afford everything, so pod got the nod due to it being nearer plus a friendly bit of banter with a m8 and his S3 tipped it for me, I don't think I'll beat him though:crap: I hope there's a national day next year though, I'd even be happy to put a little £ in the kitty as a good will jesture for me not going;)
jesus in the seat of a 5
25-05-2013, 21:36
seems to me , maybe nd at pod may of been the best bet... maybe too many things together in one weekend , most people cant afford all or get the free time etc, forcing peeps to choose...:scratch:
Penfold aka The Dealer
25-05-2013, 21:38
seems to me , maybe nd at pod may of been the best bet... maybe too many things together in one weekend , most people cant afford all or get the free time etc, forcing peeps to choose...:scratch:
Couldn't get pod at a weekend, and people moaned if ND wasn't on a weekend they wouldn't attend... Last year we had piggy backed on a event at pod (a test a tune day I think) and we struggled to sell them tickets... So was decided pod hire was a no go..
turbo ted
25-05-2013, 21:52
seems to me , maybe nd at pod may of been the best bet... maybe too many things together in one weekend , most people cant afford all or get the free time etc, forcing peeps to choose...:scratch::agree:
Well i am looking forward to it we have gained some new members who seem keen national day is what we make it where ever it is if you want to show your car and not track it thats good i personally wont track mine but will take it and park with others for people to look round and then have a laugh at the evening and the nxt day convoy to pod. cant wait :)
TNT ANDY
26-05-2013, 09:52
look at the figures for last year im pretty sure not many tickets sold till the last minute then? Maybe people who arent attending should stop posting negative comments on this thread..... we want to keep this thread as open and postive as possible :agree:
:agree:
TNT ANDY
26-05-2013, 09:52
At £5 for camping 2 nights and a fun get together for a weekend its pretty cheap and a great laugh, the trackdays just entertainment to watch and/or join in with............ ANYONE WHO DOESNT WANT TO TAKE THERE 5 ON TRACK ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO COME ALONG FOR SOME PASSENGER LAPS WITH ME :agree::D
That's more like it Tony- everyone turn into a 'Tony' = :)
There is nothing I would love more than to see 49 other Renault turbos on the track at Blyton... but tickets are not selling.
Rather than cancel the event and make a huge loss, we thought we would try and save it and put on a show for those who have already got tickets or are planning on attending.
I'm looking forward to meeting the other members as well as the track action.
PM Romil,ive had interest from the other clubs let me know asap.
I'm really looking forward to it I must say. The last 2 ND's have been the best ever as far as I'm concerned. Previous to 2011 I hadn't been to an ND in years but I won't miss them now! If anyone wants a pax ride in my car just come and see me. Likewise feel free to come and see me for a chat and a beer too (bring your own f*cking beer though! :D) :agree:
Just need to actually out the car back together now. Chop chop Matty........ ;)
DaveL485
30-05-2013, 09:51
Whats the limit on track tickets? If they sell out to these other clubs, and there's none left when the Renault crew finally get their shizzle together, are we going to have a RTOC ND where most of the Renault Turbo's are sidelined?
I've got mine, and I don't particularly care what i'm going to be upsetting with my rustbucket Renault, I guess I just find it a little sad at the lack of motivation from the club. It reminds me of the 21toc a few years ago, which is literally now just the core few remaining with any hope of recovery long forgotten :(
Big Steve - Raider
30-05-2013, 10:00
Whats the limit on track tickets? If they sell out to these other clubs, and there's none left when the Renault crew finally get their shizzle together, are we going to have a RTOC ND where most of the Renault Turbo's are sidelined?
I've got mine, and I don't particularly care what i'm going to be upsetting with my rustbucket Renault, I guess I just find it a little sad at the lack of motivation from the club. It reminds me of the 21toc a few years ago, which is literally now just the core few remaining with any hope of recovery long forgotten :(
You answered your own question there very well Dave, lack of motivation (and ultimately sales of tickets) will result in future RTOC events not being grand affairs.
I would love for all the members of the RTOC to buy the tickets and the RTOC ND being for the RTOC, but I also want to see this club limp along for a few years yet & don't want the money the club does have to be spend on a ND that loses money so unfortunately I'd rather get the tickets sold & keep the club coffers healthy. :) The downside is that will give some of the members the hump. :(
ROCK<---- rtoc ---->HARD PLACE
Doesn't this always happen though? ie, not much uptake of the tickets months before the event, then there's a mass purchase of them the week or 2 before-hand.
I guess there's a few other events on that month as well though, and maybe hosting ND on the same weekend as the Retro Show @ Pod may also have dictated where people spent their moolah, if it didn't allow for attending both events/if you're more swayed towards 1/4 mile racing.
Maybe trackdays (or ND at track venues) have had their time, and we either need to head back to Santa Pod next year, or try a completely different format/venue? (eg, run to the sun).
That's rhetoric btw, not me stating that is the case :)
This has been said many times mart we can not have pod on a weekend mate thats them not us we booked pod all be it on a test and tune day and hardly any intrest mate. And last year lost thousands even with the last minute rush its a diffucult situation
I didn't say about hosting it on a weekend though ;) but yeah, I can't imagine Pod will do us any favours now, after we pulled the plug on hosting our ND's there.
Sure, last year's test & tune event was a let down, but there seems to be a resurgence for 1/4 miling again this year...or maybe it's because people can't be assed to travel all the way to Blyton, hence another reason why ticket sales have been good for the Retro Event, given it's more central location?
Perhaps the Show & Shine aftermath shenanigans still lingers in some member's minds too?
Personally, I prefer a track-based ND venue, but would still happily go to Pod if it came to that - After all, it's all about supporting the club at the end of the day.
Or, as said, perhaps a new format/venue is required to re-stoke the fire...
When the possibility arose that we could have the two on the same weekend it seemed like a good thing. Convoys to Blyton and then to Pod, etc. Both track and proper 1/4 mile cater for in the same weekend event.
Perhaps I'd underestimated the ability of RTOC members to pay?? Perhaps there too little money going around now and even though the Retro show is low cost it's been mentioned a few times in this thread that it adds up to too much cost for one weekend?
Or is the Blyton somewhat northern location a factor.
Or is it that there really are not many people who what a track day in this club now? If we look at the advance sales, Pod is more than two to one for Blyton. But then the track day is FAR more expensive and there are a lot of other events on.
Is the drive between Blyton and Pod a factor meaning some people can't get very drunk on Saturday night and that social aspect is a main draw?
Romil Davda
30-05-2013, 15:47
Its a little bit of everything! At a high level, this is what I have picked up from club members over the last month (long standing members too)...
Blyton is too far up (southern peeps)
RTOCers are not interested in Track days (as most people spend too much on their cars to put on track)
We dont want a track day back-to-back with a POD day
Too expensive! Not the cost of the track time but tyres, brakes, etc...
We are all doing a great job but really need the members on board to drive the club forward.
Perhaps next year then we could get in with Retro Show again; a proper track for drag racing and good social event.
And for those within range of Northern London, the Enfield Motor Pageant may be even more popular and a good 'turn up and camp' social event, like has been suggested for an RTOC ND meeting a fair few times over the last couple of years.
Maybe another one similar for the Midlands to Northern members at a place of choosing of people from that region.
Cease attempting to put on an RTOC track day. Those interested could perhaps come up with a solution around booking places with someone else' day? Like was done with the FSC in 2007?
Book a big field in the middle of country, camping for weekend, have a laugh, bbq and beer at night, and during day for a nice countryside drive with a lot of renault turbos in a row. Cheap weekend and means a lot of people can still catch up. I dont attend ND for track or drag strip, thats just a bonus I attend to catch up with people who I have not seen for ages.
Book a big field in the middle of country, camping for weekend, have a laugh, bbq and beer at night, and during day for a nice countryside drive with a lot of renault turbos in a row. Cheap weekend and means a lot of people can still catch up.
:agree:
or try a completely different format/venue? (eg, run to the sun)
:)
youngscottie
30-05-2013, 16:40
:agree:
:)
Isle of Man outing anyone?
Alastair
30-05-2013, 17:57
Its a little bit of everything! At a high level, this is what I have picked up from club members over the last month (long standing members too)...
Blyton is too far up (southern peeps)
RTOCers are not interested in Track days (as most people spend too much on their cars to put on track)
We dont want a track day back-to-back with a POD day
Too expensive! Not the cost of the track time but tyres, brakes, etc...
We are all doing a great job but really need the members on board to drive the club forward.
TRACK ACTION for me please!!
Can't wait for Blyton, if your savy you can pick up loads of part worn tyres v cheap! I prefer cheap crappy tyres because it gets the car moving under you and are more forgiving to recover mistakes... (Which I make a lot of !!!) lol
Markey Mark (BD)
30-05-2013, 18:04
This has been said many times mart we can not have pod on a weekend mate thats them not us we booked pod all be it on a test and tune day and hardly any intrest mate. And last year lost thousands even with the last minute rush its a diffucult situation
So because one year of no interest (due to being total cock up) we forget hosting any sort of event at the Pod just for RTOC members? I know we can't book a weekend but from previous years the Pod Days on a Friday have been from all accounts a good success.
The year we booked the Friday on the same weekend as a rwyb on sat then Retro show on Sunday was a top notch weekend, I don't think there were many complaints from anyone.
Maybe an idea for next year?
turbo ted
30-05-2013, 18:17
So because one year of no interest (due to being total cock up) we forget hosting any sort of event at the Pod just for RTOC members? I know we can't book a weekend but from previous years the Pod Days on a Friday have been from all accounts a good success.
The year we booked the Friday on the same weekend as a rwyb on sat then Retro show on Sunday was a top notch weekend, I don't think there were many complaints from anyone.
Maybe an idea for next year?
:agree::agree::agree:
It did lose the club a few £thousand though.
How much benefit is there from having the Friday as well, rather than a large club stand on just the Sunday like this year? If a Friday could be well attended enough then it could probably be done.
About 50 tickets sold so far for the Sunday event this year. If we booked the Friday as well, would that mean people would moan about having the Sunday as well at the same weekend and not turn up for that? We'd have 20 on Friday and 20 on Sunday and would that overall be less good?
Would people camp twice in a row? I seem to recall that some people did but felt that was taking 'roughing it' too far??
So because one year of no interest (due to being total cock up) we forget hosting any sort of event at the Pod just for RTOC members? I know we can't book a weekend but from previous years the Pod Days on a Friday have been from all accounts a good success.
The year we booked the Friday on the same weekend as a rwyb on sat then Retro show on Sunday was a top notch weekend, I don't think there were many complaints from anyone.
Maybe an idea for next year?
I will ring pod tommorow then mark and see how much a weekday is and then we can work out how many people would need to attend to make it pay and then get some names together who would want to do it i would be up for a weekday and with plenty of notice it gives people a chance to book a day off work what do you reckon ??
So because one year of no interest (due to being total cock up) we forget hosting any sort of event at the Pod just for RTOC members? I know we can't book a weekend but from previous years the Pod Days on a Friday have been from all accounts a good success.
The year we booked the Friday on the same weekend as a rwyb on sat then Retro show on Sunday was a top notch weekend, I don't think there were many complaints from anyone.
Maybe an idea for next year?
:agree::smokin:
Really miss the rtoc exclusive days:(
Markey Mark (BD)
30-05-2013, 20:50
I would say have the rtoc on the Friday then its peoples choice weather they like to stay the whole weekend, think by having 2 events so close it will divide people as not everyone can do both or will only really want to do one
The past years we've had it on a Friday its been busy, plenty of people racing and spectating and then the camping at night has prob been some of the best we had
Obviously this is only my opinion, sure people have there own
how much a weekdayIt's been about £4750 for the Friday.
We seem to get about 40 sales, with 25 to 30 in advance. Lose about £2500
£4750 / 40 = £119 a ticket.
So the bottom line is, as usual, to have it on a Friday costs the club thousands. That's partly why it didn't happen in 2012. That and key committee (not me) being solidly against Pod days.
£4750 / £80 a ticket = 60 FULL PRICE (not half price on the day) ticket sales needed. I think that number of sales at that price is just not going to happen.
That's all assuming we get the whole gate takings and Pod don't keep half.
andybond
30-05-2013, 23:06
Is it worth sticking a poll out there ?
Personally I have zero interest in Drag days. ( nights are different darlings )
Circuits are where it is at for me ..
The economy is on its arse, the cars are increasing in value and there are less about. Parts are less plentiful and OEM stuff is getting expensive.
The sooner people stop bleating on about the good old days the better. Look to the future not to the past or this place will end up like the 21toc, and to an lesser extent "Great" Britain.
rs250nut
30-05-2013, 23:12
I would say have the rtoc on the Friday then its peoples choice weather they like to stay the whole weekend, think by having 2 events so close it will divide people as not everyone can do both or will only really want to do one
The past years we've had it on a Friday its been busy, plenty of people racing and spectating and then the camping at night has prob been some of the best we had
Obviously this is only my opinion, sure people have there own
Love the racing but the piss up and camping afterwards is badass, Kris M with the Renault congac, dancing in the fire, Mike hugging a tree.....................
I dont attend ND for track or drag strip, thats just a bonus I attend to catch up with people who I have not seen for ages.
I'm a new member of the RTOC, and to be honest this is why I joined the club as well. Me personally (and this is just my opinion) I don't have any interest in track days or drag strip. I just wanted to own a 5 and have a get together and chat with other owners whenever, and wherever I can.
But also, I set my self a 'car' budget each month and pretty much every penny gets pumped into the car itself...nothing left for anything else :)
turbo ted
30-05-2013, 23:39
It's been about £4750 for the Friday.
We seem to get about 40 sales, with 25 to 30 in advance. Lose about £2500
£4750 / 40 = £119 a ticket.
So the bottom line is, as usual, to have it on a Friday costs the club thousands. That's partly why it didn't happen in 2012. That and key committee (not me) being solidly against Pod days.
£4750 / 80 a ticket = 60 FULL PRICE (not half price on the day) ticket sales needed. I think that number of sales at that price is just not going to happen.
That's all assuming we get the whole gate takings and Pod don't keep half.
how much was lost at blyton park?? and the committee booked it again
andybond
30-05-2013, 23:44
Dont forget your not running this place for profit.
Its a deceleration of cost , not profit/loss.
DaveL485
01-06-2013, 22:45
Maybe trackdays (or ND at track venues) have had their time, and we either need to head back to Santa Pod next year, or try a completely different format/venue? (eg, run to the sun).
That's rhetoric btw, not me stating that is the case :)
But then vice versa....I wouldn't bother if it was hosted at a 1/4 mile. Not interested so much in the straight line.
how much was lost at blyton park?? and the committee booked it again
Yeah because the people that did go had a brilliant time, and that guaranteed me returning again this year.
Rock and hardplace is very apt....you cant please all of the people all of the time!
JP Racing
02-06-2013, 22:44
So on a more positive note what have people got left to do to their cars to make this event :D I've only got a few minor things left to do
Make new engine mounts
Fit sub frame
Refit engine and vw box conversion
Fit a hydrolic clutch and pedal
Iron out any other problems and get mot'ed
If that fails I will be in another members car or one of my other cars
Ps since the rtoc started doing national days I've only missed 1 or 2 and I couldn't care where it's held I will be there :D any excuse for a drink and catch up with some other rtoc peeps :)
car.crash
02-06-2013, 22:46
Buy a car :(
JP Racing
02-06-2013, 23:09
Buy a car :(
So what you waiting for :crap: Christmas ;)
car.crash
02-06-2013, 23:14
Halloween.
just looked it up and its a 2.1/2 hour drive but at least it on the way home
3.5 hours drive for me without traffic!
A month to change box on van or get the tungy taxed & mot'd?
just bought my ticket - 1st time out in the Clio Cup on track! cant wait to shred these tyres and rag the tits off the car - I drive like a granny on acid in London:laugh:
Nad-5GTT
04-06-2013, 15:28
A month to change box on van or get the tungy taxed & mot'd?
Change the box ;)
TNT ANDY
04-06-2013, 15:45
A month to change box on van or get the tungy taxed & mot'd?
Are you being funny. That ain't even a question.
I take the subtle hint guys ha. If weather is good this weekend and i can borrow a crane i will get the swap done;)
At £5 for camping 2 nights and a fun get together for a weekend its pretty cheap and a great laugh, the trackdays just entertainment to watch and/or join in with............ ANYONE WHO DOESNT WANT TO TAKE THERE 5 ON TRACK ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO COME ALONG FOR SOME PASSENGER LAPS WITH ME :agree::D
i would love to if i bring my lid :) dont think my gordini turbo should go near the track lol
DaveL485
05-06-2013, 21:23
just bought my ticket - 1st time out in the Clio Cup on track! cant wait to shred these tyres and rag the tits off the car - I drive like a granny on acid in London:laugh:
Make sure you have decent brakes and a tank full of fuel!
I destroyed a set of brakes and tyres last year, and emptied a brimmed tank before I left. Awesome day! :agree:
Bringing Fuego this year, unless I can find a reserve to bring the Clio for me too :laugh:
BluntyR5GTT
07-06-2013, 05:51
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It's a shame the date was moved as Adam and I were going to come along but we're going to be in the Maldives over this date.
Come on though people, buy your tickets! You know it's going to be an amazing weekend, just as with every year and it's worth every penny. There can't be a club at all without its members.
romain-gtt
09-06-2013, 15:45
hi everybody
as we (french people) come at RTOC day i just would like to know if it is possible to buy some ticket and car pass for Santa pod ??
if the shop still have some ...!!
we are about 6 cars to go to Pod's event on sunday with you !!!
StuHERTS
09-06-2013, 19:11
Oh this is where you all are at...
Is there a time entry limit for entry for pod on Sunday morning? also, are there any tickets left, stand etc?
I will be driving down early Sunday morning from Blyton with others (well me & wallace) and would like to do this event aswell.
For me, it'll be nice to see as many 5's as possible that weekend, drag, ¼ miles.
:)
Is there a time entry limit for entry for pod on Sunday morning?Says from 8am on the Pod ticket.
We've sold 49 out of 50 Pod tickets.
I've added a few extra tickets into the shop.
Please buy them now and I'll then make another purchase from Pod. We didn't want to buy them and then they not sell. Thanks.
TNT ANDY
10-06-2013, 22:11
Should be a giggle - I've got a few mates interested, one with an RX8 (£700 ebay ****ter) and a few others to come along also, I think the RX8 will be the only additional car on track, but a few more spectators to join in on the night.
How easy is it for them to buy tickets, I can point them in the right direction via FB to get em booked early. My VX220 mate has just **** his box, so he won't be on track:confused:
They have to register with the RTOC shop and then just make a purchase. We don't currently have any Blyton tickets to send out but I, at least, am keeping a list of who bought what. I don't know what's happening with tickets / wristbands.
I know its nothing to do with Me but there should be a serious agm this year and also an agm just with comittee members to discuss about the club and its going on.
Here people's views and clubs future and future events etc.
Just an idea matt
Hi Matt. I good idea indeed however, with all the will in the world it still boils down to manpower and people actually having time to do whatever is agreed on. We've lost a few Committee members recently and that's going to cut the manpower down even further :(
I had no idea until just now that the "Renault Turbo UK Festival 2013" referred to the RTOC ND. I've only just read what's going on.
I hope this can be pulled together and that it's a top weekend for all involved. :agree:
As for the future:
There are a few who love the strip, a few who love the track and the rest just want to meet for the crack. With club numbers as they are, future ND's (if there are any), should be basic, cheap get-togethers tagged on to/at a central venue when there's some other event on that those who want to race their cars can just get on with it.
Why can't the ND be held in one cordoned off corner of the pod (or a circuit) car park on a RWYB or open-track day one weekend? These places can't stop GTT's turning up en-masse to support the half dozen members who are going on the track. To keep everyone happy, do it at Pod one year and a track the next.
Whatever happens FFS just do it cheaply so it doesn't pull the club under and do it simply so it doesn't take so much organisation. This way members can afford to attend, which should improve numbers. And let's face it, that's both the biggest problem and the most important aspect. Last year's attendance was abysmal, someone do a head-count this year to see if the effort was worthwhile.
StuHERTS
11-06-2013, 14:39
I'm Having a problem logging into Club shop still, but defo want a ticket to pod for the Sunday.
Just need to find out what time people are heading down from Blyton.?
I'm Having a problem logging into Club shop still, but defo want a ticket to pod for the Sunday.
Just need to find out what time people are heading down from Blyton.?
Have you tried pm haz ?
I had no idea until just now that the "Renault Turbo UK Festival 2013" referred to the RTOC ND. I've only just read what's going on.
I hope this can be pulled together and that it's a top weekend for all involved. :agree:
As for the future:
There are a few who love the strip, a few who love the track and the rest just want to meet for the crack. With club numbers as they are, future ND's (if there are any), should be basic, cheap get-togethers tagged on to/at a central venue when there's some other event on that those who want to race their cars can just get on with it.
Why can't the ND be held in one cordoned off corner of the pod (or a circuit) car park on a RWYB or open-track day one weekend? These places can't stop GTT's turning up en-masse to support the half dozen members who are going on the track. To keep everyone happy, do it at Pod one year and a track the next.
Whatever happens FFS just do it cheaply so it doesn't pull the club under and do it simply so it doesn't take so much organisation. This way members can afford to attend, which should improve numbers. And let's face it, that's both the biggest problem and the most important aspect. Last year's attendance was abysmal, someone do a head-count this year to see if the effort was worthwhile.
Very true and all points need addressing ,Thats why we need an agm on the matter and some of the commitee members have moved on etc.
You can't please everyone at the end of day
StuHERTS
11-06-2013, 15:26
Have you tried pm haz ?
Waiting on an email from Ian to contact Chris?
I paid for entry, RR & camping in April but haven't received tickets yet.
It's no problem, as long as i don't get rejected/declined after driving all the way to Blyton. lol
On a serious note,
It's such a shame that things aren't working out so well when there are so many wanting to be involved and whom enjoy it.
Currently we have no Blyton tickets to actually send out. I suspect people may have to just print their email confirmation out and take it with them. Not good.
We have an AGM every year generally. I think this year we'll need to focus recruiting more Committee members possibly.
On a positive note the ND/Festival WILL be an excellent weekend, even if you're not tracking it. It's great just to get together and have a laugh while camping out. :agree:
Markey Mark (BD)
11-06-2013, 17:38
Can you pay on arrival if just wanted to pop up for the day?
That my plan to pay on arrival, have done that in the past.
Markey Mark (BD)
11-06-2013, 17:57
That my plan to pay on arrival, have done that in the past.
That's cool :agree:
I know its nothing to do with Me but there should be a serious agm this year and also an agm just with comittee members to discuss about the club and its going on.
Here people's views and clubs future and future events etc.
Just an idea matt
Matt & Marms FTC!
Junglist
11-06-2013, 21:14
Tickets bought. Told Carrie. Need a bigger tent.
Are there showers or owt at blyton? :scared:
Good evening chap's and chappass's...
long time no type...
Hoping to bring the old 9 :ashamed::ashamed::ashamed::ashamed: and a clio to Blyton this year, just sorting logistics of 2 cars and a truck..
Trev H , are you going this year??????
Are there showers or owt at blyton? :scared:
Yeah, there are :)
Yeah, there are :)
Dawn your alive :) fancy judging the show and shine this year with me and marky mark ;)
Waiting on an email from Ian to contact Chris?Sorry I don't know what you mean?
AS was mentioned earlier I think that sounds like the best way for your RR ticket, print off your shop / paypal receipt and take it with you. Only one or two people paid in advance for the RR. Blunty was going to organise all of it, payments, etc on the day. Alas, he's not going now so there's no-one to do it.
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