ND 2017 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 17/18 June 2017

[R5MJH]

hi there, something to look forward to guys for you all
NATIONAL DAY 2017

Retro Show - Sunday 18th June 2017 - Santa Pod Raceway
With Run What Ya Brung on Saturday 17th June 2017

The Retro Show is a classic car and bike show with a difference: Unlike most shows where you park up in a field and sip tea, this is an action-packed day where you can take part in the racing and show & shine whatever type of retro machinery you have.
Retro Show is open to all retro vehicles including cars, bikes, scooters and lorries from the 1950’s through the 1980’s to 1995. Featuring: RWYB, Drag Demos, Show & Shine,Traders, Auto Jumble, Club Stands, Weekend Camping, Vehicles 4 Sale Paddock,Evening Entertainment, Fun Fair Rides and more.
FULL 2017 DETAILS COMING SOON

RWYB day on the saturday for those that may want to make a full weekend of it and camping on saturday night for a bit of banter and crack

Im officially making this a 100% event now, ill speak to ian later on about organising the event again and getting the tickets in the club shop in december/january at greatly discounted prices for the paid members of the club
those that have attended this last few years will remember what a great weekend this is and everyone has a great time

Everyone is welcome to this as always:agree::agree:

mick

[Mr Raider]

Awesome work Mick, been such a massive event over the last few years and great to see it confirmed for next year. :agree::agree::)

[Matt Cole]

It was great this year and we need to make it even better next year!

Ideas always welcome :D

[R5MJH]

thanx guys but as long as im in this club this will be a yearly feature now, as soon as tickets are available ill get them sorted with ian and get them in the club shop this year we will be getting a few less as we nearly come unstuck last year

matt as you know the show runs itself lol:laugh:

[Matt Cole]

Mick of course, but I'm thinking a dedicated rtoc camping area as some said it was a shame we were all spread out.

[James5]

Mick of course, but I'm thinking a dedicated rtoc camping area as some said it was a shame we were all spread out.


Agree not that I camp, but maybe have the RTOC flags up to show people were RTOC are situated:agree:

[Ian S]

Every year it's the same comments about camping before and after; before: set up some flags for camping, after: next year someone should organise the camping.

[Mr Raider]

Always tends to happen as people arrive at different times and choose different spots. More convoys/meeting places on route may help? Not an easy thing to co-ordinate lol :scratch:

[Ian S]

Someone who knows they are going on the Saturday needs to take responsibility and collect up the flags and banners, or whatever, and turn up before anyone else and set out the area.

If needed, someone else could take them away after.

[Alex]

Someone who knows they are going on the Saturday needs to take responsibility and collect up the flags and banners, or whatever, and turn up before anyone else and set out the area.

If needed, someone else could take them away after.

An easier way still would be for the first committee member (with at least a flag or banner) that turns up should immediately get it up so it's clear where the RTOCers will be camping, and select an appropriate spot. :agree:

[Matt Cole]

I know Robbie was there early this year and he also has a flag. He normally camps next to the track though. I'm just wondering if pod will allocate us a small corner near the track like the triumph club get, just not as big.

[R5MJH]

if i ask early enough i can get where we want but last year we was closest we have ever been to the stands so the walk wasn't miles like previous years not sure where triumph were to us

[Matt Cole]

Triumph where in the first field next to the start of the track entrance. They were certainly well reprosented do probably warrant a large field.

[scratcher]

Looking forward to it already :) such a good show.

[danr5Gtt]

We had an amazing time last year. Got there early Saturday so could enjoy the full weekend. Looking forward to going again next year. :agree:

[Matt Cole]

You bringing the bus full again Dan?:D

[Matt Cole]

I've advertised this event on fb. Please share and invite to all on your friends list.;)

[danr5Gtt]

You bringing the bus full again Dan?:D

Lol, well three of us so far are coming. :)

[R5MJH]

ok guys tickets will be in shop shortly we have lowered the amounts this year as the club nearly got stuck with spares last year

so there will be 30 weekend and 20 sunday tickets only and it will be 1st come,1st serve

tickets will be discounted till the 31/01/2017 then they will rise slighty for both members and non members after this date

so this is a heads up as tickets will be in the shop shortly

if we sell more tickets than we think, we can order more, the price then will be depending on what we pay but still slighty discounted to members

so if you deffo want to secure a cheap ticket it needs to be bought by 31/01/2017

mick

[Matt Cole]

Great stuff Mick. Let me know asap and I will drive the fb crowd.;)

[Ian S]

The tickets go on sale at pod next week and I plan to buy them then.

[R5MJH]

The tickets go on sale at pod next week and I plan to buy them then.


thanx mr simpson:agree:

[WhiteR5]

Looking forward to this as last year was good especially Robbie running into the 9's !

[R5MJH]

tickets in shop now, ive already bought my weekend ones:cool::D

ok currently they are £5 sunday only and £10 weekend for members, £12.20 non members sunday and £18.60 for weekender till the end of january when all prices will rise

pod also charge an extra £4 on the per ticket of our non member prices for booking fee and p&p so you get a better discount still with the club for them tickets



from 1st febuary 2017 to 1st June 2017 tickets will be as follows £10 sunday only and £16 weekend for members, £15 non members sunday only £23 weekend non members
from 2nd June till 12th june tickets will be approx £4 more than this as pod increase prices again

face ticket valve will vary and maybe not what you paid

so if i was you id get tickets before end of january or as soon as possible to get best discounts

1 member sunday ticket only
1 member weekend ticket only
upto 3 non member tickets with any order

the shop is clever so you cant order more on a seperate order also 1 spouse member per person ask me or ian to switch this on when your ordering

mick

[danr5Gtt]

Just ordered my tickets. :yeah:

Great work as always guys.

[R5MJH]

good man dan:agree:

[James5]

I have also ordered mine :-)

[R5MJH]

good news guys we got same area in paddock as last year for the club on sunday for retro day thx donna at pod:agree:

[Matt Cole]

Advertised on fb:agree:

RENAULT TURBO OWNERS CLUB NATIONAL DAY 17/18TH JUNE 2017

RTOC at Retro Show - Sunday 18th June 2017 - Santa Pod Raceway
Run What Ya Brung on Saturday 17th June 2017

*****UPDATE****** Tickets now available from the club shop!

Pricing as follows:-
Club members £5 Sunday only and £10 for the full weekend.

Non members £12.20 Sunday and £18.60 for the full weekend. These prices are discounted until the end of January.

Santa Pod also charge an extra £4 on their direct ticket (booking fee and p&p) so you get a better discount still with the club for the non members tickets.

From 1st February 2017 to 1st June 2017 tickets will be as follows:-

Members £10 sunday and £16 weekend. Non members £15 for the Sunday and £23 for the Weekend.

From 2nd June till 12th June tickets will be approx £4 more than the above as Santa Pod increase prices again.

So get tickets before end of January to get the best discount!! Would be a great Xmas gift!!

Rules : Last year was extremely popular and some members unfortunately missed out so:-
1 ticket per member (Sunday)
1 ticket per member (Weekend)
Up to 3 non member tickets with any order.

Also 1 spouse ticket per member by request only. Please ask on the website so permissions can be set when your ordering.

The Retro Show is a classic car and bike show with a difference: Unlike most shows where you park up in a field and sip tea, this is an action-packed day where you can take part in the racing and show & shine whatever type of retro machinery you have.

Retro Show is open to all retro vehicles including cars, bikes, scooters and lorries from the 1950’s through the 1980’s to 1995. Featuring: RWYB,Drag Demos, Show & Shine,Traders, Auto Jumble, Club Stands, Weekend Camping, Vehicles 4 Sale Paddock,Evening Entertainment, Fun Fair Rides and more.

FULL 2017 DETAILS COMING SOON. We will keep you updated on here and on the club website.

RWYB day on the saturday for those that may want to make a full weekend of it and camping on saturday night for a bit of banter and crack

TIckets should hopefully be in the club shop in December/January at greatly discounted prices for the members of the club. Those that have attended this last few years will remember what a great weekend this is and everyone has a great time. We even witnessed our very own club member Robbie's 1/4 mile record!

Once again, club merchandise and discounted parts should be available on the day from our club shop.

We hope you all add this date to your calenders and join us in supporting RTOC at this great event.

[R5MJH]

Advertised on fb:agree:

thanx matt apprec

location will be here

[Matt Cole]

Excellent spot mick

[danr5Gtt]

Tickets arrived today.

Thanks Ian:agree:

[R5MJH]

mine too thx mr simpson

mine are 2,3,4 i let jim have ticket 1:agree:

[R5MJH]

get ya tickets soon guys as the prices will increase on the 1st feb

should be another great show:agree:

[Matt Cole]

Well, I've been reliably informed by Dan T that a special car and blast from the past will be attending National Day.....;)

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[Matty]

I've always wanted to see that car, will he be going up the strip in it?

[Matt Cole]

I've always wanted to see that car, will he be going up the strip in it?

Apparently yes. ;)

[Markey Mark (BD)]

Be good to see that car again
Rebuilt the carbs on it last year but never had the car, its going off for tuning soon from what Marks told me

[Markey Mark (BD)]

Weekend ticket and pass ordered today

[Matt Cole]

You bringing a 5 Mark?;)

[Markey Mark (BD)]

You bringing a 5 Mark?;)

Hope so mate, just finishing off the new bottom end for it at the moment ;)

[Tutuur]

Not going to order anything yet but sure want to be part of this event again!

[R5MJH]

last day before tickets go up guys

[Matt Cole]

Boo hiss Mick:cooter:

[Matt Cole]

Advertised on fb:agree:

RENAULT TURBO OWNERS CLUB NATIONAL DAY 17/18TH JUNE 2017

RTOC at Retro Show - Sunday 18th June 2017 - Santa Pod Raceway
Run What Ya Brung on Saturday 17th June 2017

*****UPDATE****** Tickets now available from the club shop!

Pricing as follows:-
Club members £5 Sunday only and £10 for the full weekend.

Non members £12.20 Sunday and £18.60 for the full weekend. These prices are discounted until the end of January.

Santa Pod also charge an extra £4 on their direct ticket (booking fee and p&p) so you get a better discount still with the club for the non members tickets.

From 1st February 2017 to 1st June 2017 tickets will be as follows:-

Members £10 sunday and £16 weekend. Non members £15 for the Sunday and £23 for the Weekend.

From 2nd June till 12th June tickets will be approx £4 more than the above as Santa Pod increase prices again.

So get tickets before end of January to get the best discount!! Would be a great Xmas gift!!

Rules : Last year was extremely popular and some members unfortunately missed out so:-
1 ticket per member (Sunday)
1 ticket per member (Weekend)
Up to 3 non member tickets with any order.

Also 1 spouse ticket per member by request only. Please ask on the website so permissions can be set when your ordering.

The Retro Show is a classic car and bike show with a difference: Unlike most shows where you park up in a field and sip tea, this is an action-packed day where you can take part in the racing and show & shine whatever type of retro machinery you have.

Retro Show is open to all retro vehicles including cars, bikes, scooters and lorries from the 1950’s through the 1980’s to 1995. Featuring: RWYB,Drag Demos, Show & Shine,Traders, Auto Jumble, Club Stands, Weekend Camping, Vehicles 4 Sale Paddock,Evening Entertainment, Fun Fair Rides and more.

FULL 2017 DETAILS COMING SOON. We will keep you updated on here and on the club website.

RWYB day on the saturday for those that may want to make a full weekend of it and camping on saturday night for a bit of banter and crack

TIckets should hopefully be in the club shop in December/January at greatly discounted prices for the members of the club. Those that have attended this last few years will remember what a great weekend this is and everyone has a great time. We even witnessed our very own club member Robbie's 1/4 mile record!

Once again, club merchandise and discounted parts should be available on the day from our club shop.

We hope you all add this date to your calenders and join us in supporting RTOC at this great event.

Bringing info for new members :D

[Ian S]

RTOC now has only 4 weekend tickets left.

[evogill]

Do you still need to apply for pass to main show area?. Used to state this when ordering ticket in past
..

[Ian S]

Do you still need to apply for pass to main show area?I've noted to send you a parking pass :)

There is a space in the comments area when making the purchase.

[Ian S]

RTOC now has only 2 weekend tickets left.

[Markey Mark (BD)]

When will tickets and passes be sent out? I paid for weekend pass week ago and not recieved anything yet

[Ian S]

When will tickets and passes be sent out? I paid for weekend pass week ago and not received anything yet
Your ticket has been here in it's envelope just waiting for me to go to the post office which I've not been able to.

The parking passes are sent to us by Pod a few weeks before the event so will be sent out then.

[R5MJH]

tickets for members only will stay at same price till 00.00 tueday 7th feb as a club bonus if you still need them:laugh:

[R5MJH]

remember guys both email for shop and forum MUST be the same or you wont see the discounts:agree:

[Ian S]

What we'll do this year is leave some tickets listed in the shop but not buy them from Pod until May and then buy only what have sold.

That way we don't have any over, no last minute hassles, no multiple purchases from Pod.

[R5MJH]

ok more weekend tickets in shop they will still be discounted but as of the 7th feb they will be more as we need to buy more at the higher rate but they will not be sent out to sometime may

tickets if all sold but mid may will no longer be purchased as its stress getting them from pod before

[evogill]

Recieved tickets yesterday..thanks but no stand pass

[evogill]

Sorry..just seen message above!

[R5MJH]

passes come later from pod soon as ian gets them he will post them normally may:agree:

[R5MJH]

last day of cheap member tickets guys just to let you know, they will still be discounted but not as cheap

[R5MJH]

thats it. tickets now for members its 10 for sunday and 16 for weekend.

for non members 15 for sunday and 23 for weekend till i say

any sunday tickets left ian always sends to me to take to pod but we will see how tickets sale

[LiamR]

I forgot to ask for a stand pass with my tickets 👎

[Ian S]

I forgot to ask for a stand passI noted down to send you one anyway :)

[scratcher]

I forgot to ask for a stand pass too. Can you note me down for one as well please :)

I'm already looking forward to this year's show.

[Matt Cole]

Might be worth everyone who ordered a ticket get a pass!

[Ian S]

Might be worth everyone who ordered a ticket get a pass!That's what I did :) That policy will waste a few for those who don't want to park in the club area, but each year most people forget to ask for a parking pass. Normally there are some spare passes on the day as many of the members have a second person in their car, leaving a pass spare.

[Matt Cole]

Dear All,

More tickets in the club shop for this event. Get em now and join us for a really great weekend!!:)

[Matty]

I'm waiting to get my car back from paint before booking. :laugh:

I really want to make it this year, I think I'll have about 6 weeks to rebuild the car.

[Matt Cole]

Days work Matty! :wasntme:Are there any other RTOC member's local that can give you a hand?

[danr5Gtt]

So do we have an attendees list on the go yet?
Looking forward to this year's ND weekend!
:)

[Matt Cole]

So do we have an attendees list on the go yet?
Looking forward to this year's ND weekend!
:)

It's a bit lacking from this site. The old site did have it. I wonder if mick can implement?

[R5MJH]

anyone can start it read threw the thread from beginning then list them all ian could do a better job he knows all that have bought tickets lol but yep start the list guys

[Matt Cole]

It ends up lost within the thread though Mick

[Ian S]

I could list them but not everyone who bought a ticket might want to advertise they'll be out for the weekend.

Is it not simply a post in a thread? Or start a new thread?

[Matt Cole]

Attending please add to list:-
WE = Weekend
SO = Sunday Only

1. Matt Cole - WE

[Jeff Ninebar]

WE = Weekend
SO = Sunday Only

1. Matt Cole - WE
2. r5mjh Mick n mike - WE
3. James Surridge G1 5 GTT - WE
4. LiamR - WE
5. James5 - WE
6. Danr5Gtt - WE
7. Jeff Ninebar - WE

[Matt Cole]

More tickets in club shop. Get booked up!

[scratcher]

I can't make it to this now :(

It's not all bad though, my friends have booked my stag do for that weekend so I'll still be doing something fun :)

[Ian S]

If you post your ticket back to me I'll refund you.

Or you could re-sell it. If you do could you let me know who to.

[James_Surridge G1 5 GTT]

WE = Weekend
SO = Sunday Only

1. Matt Cole - WE
2. r5mjh Mick n mike - WE
3. James Surridge G1 5 GTT - WE
4. LiamR - WE
5. James5 - WE
6. Danr5Gtt - WE
7. Jeff Ninebar - WE
8. James Surridge - WE (With Marquee, and Gas BBQ!):drunk::drunk:

[Ian S]

Currently there are:
32 Weekend tickets sold.
5 Sunday tickets sold.

Sunday tickets: There are 15 in stock.

Weekend tickets: I'll be closing the sales of these in about two weeks.

This is because we have already sold out and I'll be buying the required quantity of extra tickets to fill the last sales.

After then, members will have to buy direct from Pod, or on the gate.

[LiamR]

WE = Weekend
SO = Sunday Only

1. Matt Cole - WE
2. r5mjh Mick n mike - WE
3. James Surridge G1 5 GTT - WE
4. LiamR - WE
5. James5 - WE
6. Danr5Gtt - WE
7. Jeff Ninebar - WE
8. James Surridge - WE (With Marquee, and Gas BBQ!):drunk::drunk:

Are we all bringing a 5?

[Matt Cole]

I hope so Liam! !:D

[danr5Gtt]

Yes will be there with my 5. Heading up as always early Saturday Morning ;) Can't wait!

[Markey Mark (BD)]

1. Matt Cole - WE
2. r5mjh Mick n mike - WE
3. James Surridge G1 5 GTT - WE
4. LiamR - WE
5. James5 - WE
6. Danr5Gtt - WE
7. Jeff Ninebar - WE
8. James Surridge - WE (With Marquee, and Gas BBQ!)
9. Markey Mark - WE

[James_Surridge G1 5 GTT]

1. Matt Cole - WE
2. r5mjh Mick n mike - WE
3. James Surridge G1 5 GTT - WE - with marqee and bbq!
4. LiamR - WE
5. James5 - WE
6. Danr5Gtt - WE
7. Jeff Ninebar - WE
8. Markey Mark - WE

[LiamR]

1. Matt Cole - WE
2. r5mjh Mick n mike - WE
3. James Surridge G1 5 GTT - WE - with marqee and bbq!
4. LiamR - WE
5. James5 - WE
6. Danr5Gtt - WE
7. Jeff Ninebar - WE
8. Markey Mark - WE

Best get my 5 ready and finished then 👍🤡

[Ian S]

Would be nice if the remaining 15 Sunday tickets sold! Only four weeks to go.

[danr5Gtt]

So who's setting off on Saturday and from where? :)

[Matty]

I'll have a ticket Ian, for the weekend.

Trying my best to get the 5 done in time!

[Matt Cole]

The millers are going and haven't bought tickets. Had loads of people asking if there are tickets left.;)

[R5MJH]

loads of sunday only matt and we are still taking orders for weekend which we will stop very soon matt

don't forget flag n banner too matt

im booked in prem in wiv james ow er

[James5]

@danr5gtt myself, mick and Mike are setting on the Saturday from west sussex, time wise not sure yet, should be 2 x r5gtt's and a meg 225

[Markey Mark (BD)]

I will be heading down Saturday morning from Aylesbury and passing through Milton Keynes to get to Pod

[Matty]

I'll be heading down Saturday morning, in a renault of some description.

Can the tickets stills be bought through the shop?

[danr5Gtt]

I'll be heading up more than likely from Dartford, early doors as want to make the most of the weekend. :)

[Ian S]

Can the tickets stills be bought through the shop?Yes :) http://www.rtoc.org/shop/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=171

[Matty]

Done. :agree: that's the easy bit, just need to get the car done now. :laugh:

[R5MJH]

I'll be heading up more than likely from Dartford, early doors as want to make the most of the weekend. :)

we will be leaving brighton on staurday bout 8.30 dan:agree:

[R5MJH]

come on peeps lets get rid of these sunday tickets for retro show itself

otherwise next year it may not be subsidised by the club

im probably going to stop tickets soon anyways mick

[R5MJH]

Last WEEKEND ONLY tickets will not be in shop from 10am next Monday 29th May as they still need to be ordered.

members still get a good discount until then

sunday tickets will still be on sale till i say but likely until wednesday 14th june. these are still discounted to members compared to pod now.

bear in mind pod charge fees on top we dont!!!

Mick

[Ian S]

Done. :agree:Received :). Will post your ticket with your pass when I receive the passes in a week or two.

[R5MJH]

weekend tickets are now finished

sunday tickets still available if ya interested in just the retro show itself:agree:

[Ian S]

6 Sunday tickets left.

Passes have arrived so I'll be sending those out in the next few days.

[Ian S]

All the tickets and their passes are now posted.

Still six Sunday tickets left.

[danr5Gtt]

Thanks Ian. :agree:

[Jeff Ninebar]

Looking like i'll be there for the Saturday only this year, is anyone driving up on Saturday morning from London/Surrey/South area?

[Ian S]

I think a few people are.

R5MJH, James5.

[James5]

Looking like i'll be there for the Saturday only this year, is anyone driving up on Saturday morning from London/Surrey/South area?

Hi Jeff, yeah I am going up sat am with Mick come along with us :-) ill put a thing on fb either tonight or this eve to see if anyone fancies a convoy up. Ill see what time Mick want's to leave.

I should have a running GTT by then again engine back in tomorrow

[Jeff Ninebar]

Nice one, I can meet you at the M25 Cobham services if you are coming that way? Rough time?

[R5MJH]

Nice one, I can meet you at the M25 Cobham services if you are coming that way? Rough time?

what time was you thinking jeff @ cobham?

[Jeff Ninebar]

If you're leaving Brighton at 8:30 then about 9:30 ?

[R5MJH]

If you're leaving Brighton at 8:30 then about 9:30 ?

thats coils jeff 👍

[R5MJH]

mike wants to leave early jeff can you be at cobham by 7.45 ish ?

[LiamR]

I was thinking of meeting you guys. But not at 7.45. I'll still be in bed lol.

[James_Surridge G1 5 GTT]

I was thinking of meeting you guys. But not at 7.45. I'll still be in bed lol.

I am getting to the pod around 0800 Saturday.

[rat1]

i still haven't received my stand pass.has anyone else got there's.
ill get to the pod on Saturday at 08:00 but i don't think anyone will wont to follow me as im towing a caravan lol
regards
Ray

[Ian S]

i still haven't received my stand pass.Everyone should have theirs by now as I posted them early last week.

If it doesn't turn up before you leave for Pod, you possibly can collect one from Mick when your there as he may have a few spares.

[Matty]

Does everyone pitch up in a certain place?

I should be there late mid/late morning Saturday, and like to get the tent sorted, so I can have a few beers and not have to worry about setting the tent up in the dark. :laugh:

[R5MJH]

normally everyone together 1 of committee will try and organise but you should recognise all the 5s lol:agree:

[R5MJH]

times of points for saturday to pod

meet at pease pottage services 7.00 for james5
meet at a217 surrey for gaz 7.30 for gaz
stop at toddington nth services 8.35
leave leave 8.50
be at pod 9.30 ish

[Jeff Ninebar]

No chance me being up that early! I'll meet you all at Pod mid morning 👍🏻

[R5MJH]

No chance me being up that early! I'll meet you all at Pod mid morning 👍🏻


blame mike lol but some want to run early ive just got stand map for pod our area is huge this year so we need to fill it or pod wont let us have it again ill upload in mo

[R5MJH]

just got pod stand position and its huge so we need to fill it lol

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we are 8 by the way you will be able to upload pics from iphones i just fount the problem lol ill update settings now so all will be able to upload png from iphones ill change jpg spec too

[Ian S]

Financial report for Pod day 2017:
http://www.rtoc.org/files/Club%20files/Club%20Financial%20reports/Santa%20Pod/Club%20Santa%20Pod%20day%202017%20account.doc

[Matty]

Mine passed its mot today, so coming in the 5. 👍

[rat1]

Everyone should have theirs by now as I posted them early last week.

If it doesn't turn up before you leave for Pod, you possibly can collect one from Mick when your there as he may have a few spares.

thanks for that. would you believe it turned up today, now that's cutting it a bit fine.

[car.crash]

Who do I need to blow on Sunday morning to get a stand pass ?

[Ian S]

thanks for that. would you believe it turned up today, now that's cutting it a bit fine.10 days in the post! Fortunately it's got there in time :)


Who do I need to blow on Sunday morning to get a stand pass ?R5MJH

[R5MJH]

ok well this maybe a long post:laugh:

where do i start? had a absolutely awesome weekend and had the most beautiful weather, massive turnout on sunday for retro day itself the stand position what id arranged was full, A massive thanks to Matt Cole, James Surridge, Dale and James5 too for all helping in some way or form, also ian s for the funds to subsidise the event

helping me to get the weekend perfect which it was..

also thx to all the RTOC members and staff for being so hospitable and friendly in everyway and giving me and others input and comments for future events etc

also thx to all friends rob,aud,happy,ray,ash,oz,markey mark, car.crash, dangerous dave, gaz dan mike, well you all know who you are

the weekend started well with a RWYB on saturday gazebos all setup and a noticable area on the grass for camping easily seen by the banners and flags, lots of cars here but also on the stand ready for sundays event

rob popped in some quick times but temps were really high on the track so he unforturnately couldnt match his PB on either days, even with the encouragement of his race manager (Audrey):laugh: should of had a better 60ft rob:laugh::laugh:

a massive mix of cars on both days really great show as always, as i say we cant do it without everyone so a massive thanks to staff and members for such a great weekend

i ran the meg and got a 15 lol first time of even trying pod. mike got me a secret fathers day pressie namely the photo of me on the line by pod:agree::agree::agree::agree:

btw matty sir your welding is 5* i aim to put these in the shop hopefully if they pass the test of time in the next few months, on recommendations already that the pipes are a better class than a certain others, so this would be a great credit and a massive plus to the club if people dont mind paying extra for a great quality product, obviously we will need to see in the very near future.

big thanks again for a lovely meal with rob, audrey and happy, me and my other half(mikes mum)totally enjoyed it well as said maybe ill start a donate button to pay for the ferry in september lol so you can make another go at pod

anywayz ill upload my BIG vid of every thing i taped soon, anyone is welcome to leave there comments and photos of the weekend if they wish, ill lock the thread once all is sorted

regards and thanks mick,mike,t,liam

[car.crash]

I've not been to a rtoc event in many years and I thoroughly enjoyed it yesterday. The stand looks awesome and extremely well setup, dare I say it's the tidiest one I've ever seen.
The cars on show were all top class and you could see how much time and effort members had put into them.
Shame a Clio was plonked on the end but there's always one I guess.

I'd love to camp next year and see if the evenings are still as mad as they used to be. Lots of new faces I've never seen but everyone was friendly and keen to chat.

Really pleased I came along as it's been over 5 years since I kicked the gtt out my life but I'm still a Renault fan and see many old members even if they didn't manage to make this event themselves.

Well done to mick and anyone one else who put that together.
Also lovely to see all my old pals still as enthusiastic about these cars as they were many years ago.

[James5]

Have to say the pod weekend was fantastic, big well-done to James surridge and Matt Cole for organising the rtoc stand on the Sunday as a great setup didn't look like a car park this year top work, the flags and banners looked great well done for sorting all that Mick and for the venue.

Was good to see you Marc, sorry i couldn't stay for the full day on the Sunday we will have to catch up again soon Marc.

Was great to see everyone, now get next year booked in :-)

[Matt Cole]

Well what can I say, another fantastic successful RTOC national day. The cars this year where quality and we had 40 odd 5gt's when the stand was full!

I managed the full return trip in one piece. Water temp a little too high so need that to sort. But all in all, she did me proud! 😙

Is it right to say it was probably too hot? 🤐 never been to an event where 3rd degree burns weren't from leaning into a hot engine bay!!

Visitor's to the show where nothing but complimentary about the cars and the club and where very keen to join in on future events. In fact one couple said we had the best club stand of the show!😳

Many thanks to all those that came and supported, spoke, helped, bought parts from the shop, gave beers and just generally made the event one of the best yet!

Hope every one has got home (or nearly ) safely.

Until the next one.........😉3110431105311063110731108

[Matt Cole]

Financial report for Pod day 2017:
http://www.rtoc.org/files/Club%20files/Club%20Financial%20reports/Santa%20Pod/Club%20Santa%20Pod%20day%202017%20account.doc


Ian, many thanks for the finance update. I think for ~ £275 loss we have certainly gained happy m:agree:embers!:)

There were quite a few visitors said they would join and did not realise we existed! :eek:

[LiamR]

The ND was a quality turnout. The cars we had on show were of a great standard and it made me gutted that mine didn't make it. As mentioned earlier- the set up was great- I wasn't a fan the other year when my car did look like it was in a car park. This time they were all on show, easily accessible and I spent a decent amount of time looking around. A top job and well done to all those involved.

My only slight criticism is not knowing who is who. I have been here years and I still don't recognise some of you guys! Or maybe I am just anti social and need to jump in more lol.

Am looking forward to next years ND now! Will do my best to get my 5 there.

[Jeff Ninebar]

I had a bit of a mission trying to sort a few last minute things on the car Saturday morning and got it all cleaned and left for pod late morning, got 1 minute up the road and it started miss firing. Drove back home and pulled the plugs out to find one of them the terminal had snapped off inside the body of the plug. By the time I found some new ones locally and got home it was to late to get them fitted and then drive up there. Gutted to miss out, but glad it was a good one for everyone, roll on next year!

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t161/JNineBar/Cars/R5%20Engine/907AF5BE-E6D5-46A1-B75F-E1D672E71743_zpsdr1mjt2e.jpg (http://s160.photobucket.com/user/JNineBar/media/Cars/R5%20Engine/907AF5BE-E6D5-46A1-B75F-E1D672E71743_zpsdr1mjt2e.jpg.html)

[James_Surridge G1 5 GTT]

VERY chuffed with the whole weekend. Great turn out and stand and all members seemed happy. Right...whens the next one :)

[Slammed 66]

I can only echo the above really.


Fantastic organisation by all involved. The stand was fantastic and the best organised I've ever seen it. The RTOC camping area was second to none also.


What a brilliant, chilled out weekend.


Ross

[Matty]

My first RTOC show in 15years, and it was a great weekend!

I might be biased but I think we had the best stand there, certainly most most of any one car. I was amazed at how tidy all the cars were, glad I had my resprayed now. :laugh:

Thanks to everyone that put the effort in to organise this, it really was a good weekend. Now I know what to expect, I will come armed with some BBQ food, and beers (not in glass bottles) next time! I owe most people a few beers after keeping me hydrated throught Saturday. :agree:

Looking forward to the next meet now.

[R5MJH]

official pod video already lol from box lane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94cqU7OjwQ0

[James5]

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[R5MJH]

uploading my vid now to rtoc youtube channel ill link once done:laugh::coffee:

[R5MJH]

its here lol

like if you wish or comment:agree:

https://youtu.be/ZT-Xmm_zaRY

[Matt Cole]

Nice one Mick. Some decent camera skills!:D