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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
Dear all,
We have pulled together some general Q+A's for those that may not be familiar with the event:-
Q What time does the gates open on the Saturday?
A The venue normally opens at 8.00am with track runs starting at 9:30am - 5pm
Q What do I have to bring to run my car on the strip?
A The car you want to run, your photo driving licence, and a helmet if your terminal speed at the 1/4 mile is more than 110 mph, you must sign on and a payment of a £25 fee for as many runs as you can get in
Q On Saturday, where can I find RTOC?
A Officially we don't have a plot but most members meet in the field for camping, then walk over to watch the RWYB racing then return to the field after for drinks, camping and banter. We will try and identify ourselves if possible. Generally look for the ugliest people on the site!
Q On Saturday, will I be guided to the RTOC camping area?
A NO but you just need to scope out whoever is there 1st, probably Robbie (Turbo Ted).
Q Can I bring my barbecue for Saturday night?
A YES, but the rules below must be adhered too as well
Camping is included in multi-day ticket prices - no extra fee.
Camping is available at any event that sells a weekend, 2 day or 4 day ticket.
Camping is only available for the night/s that the ticket covers.
Camping is next to vehicles.
Campers are directed through to next available area upon arrival.
No electrical hookups are available.
Camping is in fields, no hard standing is available.
There are showers and toilets on site (small charge for showers).
At larger events, a family camping area is available for people with young children, allocated on a first come first served basis. Ask on gate for a family camping sticker.
Caravans, motor homes, trailer tents and tents are all allowed.
No fireworks.
No glass.
No animals.
No bonfires.
No unauthorised vehicles, i.e. quads, mini-motos.
No driving around site past 9pm.
No music, loud disruption past 11pm.
Day tickets are valid 8am - 6pm (or until racing finishes).
Multi day tickets access is from 8am on the first day to 8pm on the last day. Camping is not available on the last day of the ticket.
Only gas or diesel generators are allowed on site. No petrol generators are allowed! Generators must be turned off between 11pm and 8am, organizers reserve the right to request generators be turned off at any time if deemed to be disturbing other campers
Q On Sunday, what time do I have to be there for the club stand?
A anytime but earlier is better from 08.30 onwards
Q How long do I have to leave my car on the club stand?
A anytime feel free to leave when you like, as long as you can move your car. It would be beneficial to leave it on for as long as possible so we can get good group pictures and show potential new members how good we are!
Q When will I receive my tickets?
A Tickets should have already been received, stand pass are normally about now ish. You must let us know if you have not received your tickets!
Q If I forgot to order a stand pass, can I still get one on the day?
A stand pass's are available from Mick on the day, but you will be prompted to park in the field then find me
for a standpass, then move your car from field to stand
Q Where will RTOC club stand be on the site?
A The site will be in a pre allocated area which we have arranged with POD, there will be signs of where to park on the metal divider fences
Q How many cars can park on the club stand?
A 30/40
Q Can I put my post 2000 Renault car on the club stand?
A ANY RENAULT can park on the RTOC stand no questions, 2 years ago there were 197's, 200's and 225s
Q Do you have a site map I can print off?
A We already posted it in the club website thread. We will link to it.
Q What time will the RWYB start on the Saturday?
A 09.30 for actual runs
Q What time does the Retro show start on the Sunday?
A 08.30 for show, runs start at 09.30
Q Can I buy merchandise or parts on the day?
A We are not sure if GT Turbo Spares will be in attendance or Dale so we would say NO for the moment, but POD has loads of other crap available
Q Who can I speak to if I need assistance?
A Hunt another RTOC member down on Saturday and Mick on the Sunday. Hopefully some of the committee remember their name badges!!Look for anyone with a faded and holed RTOC T shirt!!
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
just a word of warning on the no glass policy (ie bottles of beer etc) they do carry out random checks at the gate by looking in your boot etc. and you may end up losing them, same go's for any immigrants stowed in the boot with out a ticket.
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
Very good shout Ray! We lost a boot full of rum and champagne at Bug Jam once. Didn't know about the no glass policy on the way in :(
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
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scratcher
Very good shout Ray! We lost a boot full of rum and champagne at Bug Jam once. Didn't know about the no glass policy on the way in :(
Note scuttle areas on R5's with complete covers make a good hiding spot as do hollowed out back seats and putting a couple of bottles inside the spare wheel ;)
Of course I cannot condone using such ideas to smuggle in glass bottles, such a thing would be irresponsible :scared::D
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
tickets now are in the last 24 hrs
they will not be sold from shop after 11pm wednesday 29th june
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
tickets now not available
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
good man arthur, anyone that wants a ticket now for sunday for cost £10 can have one if they meet me at the gate before i go in at 8.30 am ish ONLY
theres 5 tickets left
pod with charge £18/20 now on gate so you could save money lol
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
convoy for retro day santa pod sunday will be a early start again for me
leave brighton 05.30
hopefully 06.20 ish (j8 m25) near old surrey meet for anyone interested from surrey
toddington services 07.25 leave toddington 07.45
be @ pod for 08.30 ish for pod action
these times are rough but I want to be @ pod by 8.40 thx mick
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
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Originally Posted by
R5MJH
good man arthur, anyone that wants a ticket now for sunday for cost £10 can have one if they meet me at the gate before i go in at 8.30 am ish ONLY
theres 5 tickets left
pod with charge £18/20 now on gate so you could save money lol
Awesome Mick and we'll done! I have notified the fb page also of your kind offer.
See you there
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
Can you save me a Sunday ticket and pass please? I sent you a pm yesterday.
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
i can only sell the tickets before i go in though matt not after
yes ill see you there boss and vinnys yes if your there at the time i said if not hunt me down for a stand pass once ya in
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
Okay thanks I will be there by 9am.
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
ill be there bout 8.45 if u could be there by then vinny too as i need to setup some stuff:agree:
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
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Originally Posted by
R5MJH
i can only sell the tickets before i go in though matt not after
yes ill see you there boss and vinnys yes if your there at the time i said if not hunt me down for a stand pass once ya in
Mick that's what I've told them. Must be there before 8.30 sharp
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
A I'll be getting down late Saturday night. Probably around 9:30ish and camping with my lad. Anyone else bringing kids along?
2 years running, I won't be in a 5
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
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Slammed 66
A I'll be getting down late Saturday night. Probably around 9:30ish and camping with my lad. Anyone else bringing kids along?
2 years running, I won't be in a 5
Leaving mine behind!:D did think they might enjoy the Sunday though.
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
I'll get to Pod around 9.30 :) really looking forward to it!
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
Are we all having fun? Any hangovers this morning?! :laugh: Gutted I couldn't make it this year :crap: What times have people run? I know about Turbo Ted obviously....
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
Ok just got back sunburnt to bits after an excellent weekend! Met some truly awesome new people as well as the usual old stalwarts. Great turnout for the club, new banners (actually thought mick had brought his fishing gear by mistake) shop stall which seemed a hit, bigger plot and a great position along the track.
We got to witness two new 1/4 records, Robbie's 9.9 in his 5 and the funny jet car doing 300mph!!
Also some of the cars and conversions are the best yet with Ash's V8 5 (polished with Mr Sheen), Andy's VR6 clio getting flogged down the strip waiting for the gearbox to shit itself, and a load of Skeete kitted cars fighting for the 90's again!
Sorry if I didn't catch everyone to say goodbye before I left.
I will upload photos to here soon.
Great to see you all and until next year............:agree:
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
no ones more burnt to a sinder than me lol:ashamed::laugh::laugh:
good to put some names to more faces namely matt,dale,blocky,vinny, sorry if I forget anyone
good to see Arthur and jesus2 from Holland, making the trip too
well we had the best position on the stand (thx donna at pod) that id already pre allocated in January and she kept to her word, close to everything, a big thx to dale for getting the whole rtoc shop there somehow in his raider:wasntme: that seemed to do well even with passers by,
all I can say is a massive thx to all of you that came and made it a truly wonderful day, the weather was good all day in the end, ive got some vid of the racing but not a great deal as I was enjoying the day so much
congratulations to Robbie on the best run of 9.9 in the world also which is unbelievable when a Bugatti varon is 10.7 :laugh::laugh::cool:, ill update the leaderboard later
well cant wait till next year now
ill get a new 2017 thread up once pod release the dates
BTW the banners looked awesome and were visible from everywhere, vids uploaded later too
thx mick:agree::agree::agree:
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
Sounds like the best ND in recent times. :) :agree:
Glad the flag banners worked well. :cool:
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
Yesterday was brilliant!
Well done to everyone that had a part in organising the stand, tickets and passes.
It was cool to have the shop there. I love my new GT Turbo mug :)
Hopefully it won't be another year until I see everyone again.
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Attachment 30519Look at Dale, run off his feet!:D
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
I have uploaded some photos to here:
https://www.rtoc.org/files/?path=Even...onal Day 2016/
You can add to this file and keep them all together.:agree:
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Sounds like a great turn out.:agree: gutted i missed it this time round.:eek: well done turbo ted on your sub 10sec run:agree:
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
Cool photos Matt. :agree:
James Sturridge still going strong after all these years :)
GTT numbers are about 1/6th of the club's heyday :( Nothing to be done about that though.
Banners look ace and great stuff from Dale with the shop.
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just uploading vid:agree:
edit https://youtu.be/PBkmZnncleE
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Had a great time at ND. It was nice meeting RTOC members old and new! Thanks and see ya next time :cool:
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
Great day, big thanks to the club/commitee for making it happen and for everyone going along, look forward to next year's must remember more suncream and cash
for the club shop! :agree: :cool:
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
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Trevhib
Cool photos Matt. :agree:
James Sturridge still going strong after all these years :)
GTT numbers are about 1/6th of the club's heyday :( Nothing to be done about that though.
Banners look ace and great stuff from Dale with the shop.
A fine weekend indeed. Good to see everyone.
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
sorry bout vid theres no paddock etc only racing next year ill grab everything
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Robbies record run https://youtu.be/S5YfZLHCFDY :laugh::burnrubber:
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
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Mr Raider
Great day, big thanks to the club/commitee for making it happen and for everyone going along, look forward to next year's must remember more suncream and cash
for the club shop! :agree: :cool:
Might not be so willing to let stock go out without payment :) least I am now down to 1 box of clothing, still more to go then can actually get some in which is worthwhile for members.
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Bigfoot
Might not be so willing to let stock go out without payment :) least I am now down to 1 box of clothing, still more to go then can actually get some in which is worthwhile for members.
I paid over the odds for a t shirt!!!:sad: That's dedication to the club :D
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Matt Cole
I paid over the odds for a t shirt!!!:sad: That's dedication to the club :D
Most people put a fiver towards any clothing they took. Still need to keep finding those small people though. They must be hiding.
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Great weekend rtoc's next year I think club camping should be organised so everyone is together and should camp in the paddock area where we are club stand is setup as you are allowed to camp there and setup club barbaque just I thought as we used to do that's years ago.
heres a picture of rtoc.org irelands branch section:)
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
Ha. How have you ended up with that?:D Flying the flag all over the U.K:D
Agreed about the camping. We can point to all where to camp now that we know the layout next to the strip.:agree:
Cheers for making it a cracking weekend Rob for all the members who attended.:agree:
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
i gave it to rob as he wants to promote rtoc in ireland so i need to purchase another now for the club lol
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R5MJH
i gave it to rob as he wants to promote rtoc in ireland so i need to purchase another now for the club lol
Awesome Mick. :agree:
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Cool vids!
Anyone spot the free advert for Scratcher's business DetailR ? :)
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
Thanks for the awesome day lads! If you join in on retro show next year, and hopefully it won't collide again, i'm sure i'll be there for the whole weekend. What an absolutely awesome event that is!!!
Also great to meet a few of you again and getting to know new people:agree:
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
Awesome to meet you Arthur and massive respect for doing coming to the event. We had a cracking day on the Saturday too, bar, live music etc. Bigger and better next year!!:D
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Re: ND 2016 Frog Pod Retro Weekend Sat/Sun 02/03 July 2016
greatly expressed words guys and appreciated