Less than 7 weeks to go ....
RTOC coffers are emptying by the day .
To date we have ticket sales of just over a grand ,that is a tenth of what the day will cost :coffee:
I could go on but I think you all get the jist .We need some support .
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Less than 7 weeks to go ....
RTOC coffers are emptying by the day .
To date we have ticket sales of just over a grand ,that is a tenth of what the day will cost :coffee:
I could go on but I think you all get the jist .We need some support .
Im deffo going even though my wedding is a couple of weeks later :)
Purcase tickets in the next couple of weeks :)
Gibbo
Me too, even tho my 1 year anniversary is 5 days before lol. And my 2nd baby will only be 3 months old.
C'MON PEOPLE!!!!!!!
If i can book time off work, then drive all they way down from near Glasgow why can't more people from south of the border make the effort to support OUR club.
If it carries on like this we'll end up with exactly the same threads afterwards complaining about non-renaults being on track (mine included, crx this year) and general lack of support for the event.
SO NOW'S YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!!!!
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Originally Posted by warpspeed
Exactly :agree:
Would love to go but I am not back until the following weekend, have a good day everyone...
Having only missed 1 from my memory.... i have supported the club. This year i wont attend; date clash with somthing rather important. Also pod falls rather close and cant afford both.
im defo coming to this just waiting on seeing if were doing some track time, out of interest if i buy a normal ticket but decide i wanna track my car on the day can we buy track tickets there and then?
am also hoping to have the old ep motorsport twin engined car coming along for a play
Got my tickets :) only missed 1 national day since I joined, I don't intend to miss another
i will not be coming to this years rtoc national day as i have not got a cup car or a non renault to use on track.There are also other resons aswell:)
The way things are at the minute it looks like this will be the last National day held at Mallory in any case .
It would seem to have run it's natural course and the trackday side of things is on the downturn as far as this club is concerned .No great issue ,things evolve and if this is not what members now want then so be it ,we will have to rethink next year what shape future days will take .
It will cost 10k for Mallory ,we can just about cover this and Pod using existing club funds this year but that will be it ..we will be potless .
We are committed to Mallory and Pod for this year though so unless members stand up and support in good measure by month end then I'm afraid we will have to tout the tracktime out to others .
The club cannot afford to lose the greater balance of it's funds on this and Pod .
Yes, no problem but you won't get the advanced ticket price :)Quote:
Originally Posted by BluntyR5GTT
Sad times :(Quote:
Originally Posted by clee
It was suggested numerous times in the past (and even at last year's AGM) that having our ND @ Mallory was starting to become a bit of a stagnant affair, and that maybe we should look at an alternative venue/format for this year. Variety is the spice of life & all that.
Why wasn't that looked into more?
The latest rumour going around on the grapevine is that we've been somewhat fortunate (read mainly thanks to Mallory personnel) to be given a slot there this year anyway :crap:
This club has no-one to look into it. Are you volunteering?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mart
The only suggestion was to fall in with someone else' trackday. There was endless winging when that was done in 2007 with the FCS at Donnington.
No-one on the Committee interested then?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian S
Big Steve? (Events Organiser)
We've had this discussion haven't we ?
https://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=17607
Fact is we are at Mallory and need to make the best of it .
Members can either buy the tickets or they will be sold to non-members .If we can't sell enough we will make a big loss and there will be no events next year at all .
Or we cancel and take whatever hit that brings .
just purchased mine........sorry for not doing it sooner :)
:)
Thank you .
i wil be booking tickets very soon for at least 3 of us.. i love nationals day and wont be missing it. I personally think mallorys great but thats just me i guess.
I think the vast majority think that Mallory is great ,we don't hear from them though just the moaners but we can't continue to do it if we can't get somewhere near breaking even .
i guess looking at it, we will definatly need to invite another club, the question is whom would be best suited and join in the enviroment nicely.
We've tried the RAOC ,21toc ,Clio lads .I expect a few from those clubs hopefully Renaultsport as well .
just a thought clee.. although its not renault related, its still an iconic 80's hatch..
a lot of the 205 gti drivers are very track based, and im happy to ledn you my forum account if you wanted to maybe attract a few of them to cover costs.
Cheers dj :)
If you could copy and paste this on there for me that'd be great :) Plug it a bit will you :agree:
RTOC National Day ,Mallory Park ,Saturday June 4th .
Renault Turbo Owners Club have hired the circuit for 7 hrs of open pit action !
All are welcome ,you don't have to be a RTOC member and we can offer a discount on the non members ticket if purchased this month .
For more information and Club group bookings please contact .
Lee Crowston at shop@rtoc.org or phone 07974 493002 .
https://www.rtoc.org/files/Club%20files/Wastegate/RTOCNatDay2011.pdf
well guys iv just paid for my 2 tickets got my better half coming along for the day :). iv decided see how things go with regards to tracking my car if i decide do it then ill pay up on the day no probs :agree:
come on guys dont be bloody shy support your club you will all be moaning when we have no events
Bought mine yonks ago. Never missed one yet.
Will be sad if this years is a flop. :(
Just bought my tickets ... but not a track pass this year... sold my Track Car! :homer: DOH!
I did offer to look into doing a joint affair with one of the many track organisers but it was suggested that it was too late to be looking at this year & we've missed the boat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian S
Im going to pay for my ticket on fri. Still unsure what car to take though, would be nice to take my gtt but cant hoon it round the track & the van is setup for the dragstrip but could handle a few laps. Decisions decisions!
Thanks guys :)
Appreciate the support :agree:
On top of this I've been having a few Shop/Paypal issues the last few days and some orders have not been processed correctly , PP has been refunded so I need to contact a few people and get them to re-order/pay .
Apologies for this ,if anyone that has ordered anything does not receive either the goods or an email to explain then can they please shout at me via email/phone or PM .
One good bit of news is that I've been in touch with the guys at Trackaction Online and we have put together a package for expert instruction on the day .
This is something that happens on lots of Trackdays and is very useful for beginners and seasoned drivers alike .
There will be 1/2hr sessions available throughout the day ,we should have two instructors on hand so 20+ available slots .
I'll let you all know details later on this week .Again the club is subsidising this for members so costs will be very affordable,well worth having .
Iam sure the day will bee a success as normal, and iam sure it will be enjoyed by all.
Lets hope it gets the support to see some money in the rtoc coffers :)
:)
I'm sure it will .
Now JRP ...That tenner you have saved by not turning up ...could you not put that on some nag you'll be watching instead and donate the winnings :coffee:
Heres a question for your clee... im put off with tracktime ...due to the fact i wont be there for the briefing as ill be at a different campsite ..will i be able to buy a slot when i turn up ..or will i not be able to go on as ive missed the briefing?
also the fact im driving down from glasgow and have no idea what the car will be like on a long journey :laugh:
You should be OK if we have any space left :laugh::laugh::coffee:
There is always some provision for people turning up late and missing the briefing .Please don't take this as licence to have a big breakfast and not turn up on time though people .
It all eats into the time and running procedure of the organisers on the day so try and be there for the main briefing please :)
The entry to the paddock area at Mallory is via the track and so this will obviously be closed as soon as the track action starts .There will be chances to come and go during this time but this could mean a long wait to get in .
what time is the breifing at lee?
hmm i doubt ill make the breifing mate prob get there around 9-9.30am
Ok cool :) i turned upto the last national day at 2pm ...wasnt on the track ..but had to wait till the track action finished to get in.Quote:
Originally Posted by clee
I will be at billing aquadrome campsite as im going to french car show ..so getting there for friday evening. I kno i will be dragging some of my clubclio members along to come see some track action :D
Deal, on the day get a paper scan it... pick a horse and on behalf of the club i'll pop a £10 bet on if it wins i'll cough up the winnings :agree:Quote:
Originally Posted by clee
Thats Epsom Derby day only ;) no other track
ticket paid for, but im backing out of a track ticket this year for several reasons so spectating for me.
Be interested in this, let us know more details when you can CleeQuote:
Originally Posted by clee
National day bookings down:crap:.Booked for the day before french car show. (only one of the biggest shows in the u.k)a commitee lead by a member who spends no time on online:eek:.
santa pod booked within weeks of national day:eek: it would seem there is a major lack of communication with all members of the commitee.The list of things could go on.
Didnt this happen last year? As in there was a mad rush for tickets in the last two weeks!?
Clee, massive respect for your commitment, im sure all will end very rosy!:D
TBH you'll sell loads of tickets in the last week. People don't buy until then as we own Renaults and people want to make sure their car is running when the big day comes. I've only bought my ticket now because if the 5's broke i can take the clio ;)
Constructive input as ever :coffee:Quote:
Originally Posted by Adam 005
tbh if you bought a ticket for a mere £10 and couldnt make the day its not a big loss really and it all goes to help the club out as well
still need to get mine as well :)
just outta intrest mate how have you got on with the responce of these others clubs like?would be good to see a whole load of reanults togther :agree::cool:haha even though im not a massive fan of the new renaults but just something diffrent to see like:agree:.would be good to see the r26 r:)(in white that is ;)).Quote:
Originally Posted by clee
or is it just the case of car clubs like to keep them self to them self??
(21 turbo,clio,megan 225 club)
or is it just the case of new skool dont want to be mixed with old skool :laugh:
also lets hope it dont rain like last yr or the park will be empty:scared::(
Honest breakdown ...
RAOC ...Any that will turn up are members here already, 3 or 4 max ....Far older member base that like park and polish and very much keep to themselves .If it's Renault H&C then they will be there .
21toc ...far too few members ,probably less 21's out there than GTA/610 .FCS is more their thing for the social side .
Clio ...more hopeful .Penfold is working on that .
Renaultsport ???
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Originally Posted by clee
:agree:yeh i did notice that mate at the fcs in 2006. :laugh:never seen so many 21 turbos at one go.
I'll be buying mine when i get paid :).
Slight hijack......
Is there anything arranged for the FCS on sunday?? Like a convoy from Mallory to the FCS for example ??? :D
Not currently Nick but feel free to use the events section if you'd like to set one up, it's a good idea.
hopefully people arnt being put of my fcs being the following day..
If so please dont be, do the two shows and feel free to convoy down with myself and the others im sure we that will be doing the same.
Im just hoping my r5s out the bodyshop and built back up by then.
I will be buying 2 or 3 depending on if my car is ready, if not i will hopefully just drive the gt down and spectate.
I think that the problem is, you never know from one day to the next whether the little sods are going to work :D
I've not bought mine yet, but will be doing once I've worked out whether I want to go on track or not.. :scratch:
Whats wrong with it?Quote:
Originally Posted by philg
Agree. see you there in the Clio :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by philg
Have a read of my restoration thread, or should i call it moan thread, its a long story, more head aches last night to :(Quote:
Originally Posted by J8TRO
I can see a 172 and a rs focus having a play this year mate :D
I guess that means there are no ongoing plans for an RTOC stand?Quote:
Originally Posted by D4WNO
I'm only talking about a convoy to the event, I've no idea about a stand. Big Steve should be able to assist there, I'm not involved with that. I'll ask him to reply here :)
The Webbed Feet (Norfolk) Devision will be convoying to a hotel on the Saturday night ready for FCS Sunday, if you can get a room booked feel free to tag along.
We're staying at the Corby Holiday Inn
http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/...uk/hoteldetail
Hi All!!
As for the RTOC at the French Car Show, I modified a thread about it HERE & didn't really get a great lot of takers??
I can feel a new thread or a big flashy sign on the welcome page coming on??
I've got all the stuff to get a stand at the FCS mate but i just didn't see a lot of takers on that thread?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hoolio
The problem is people are going to have to get up earlyish after our ND to then drive over to Corby for the FCS?
I don't mind organising the stand but I don't want to organise it & then it looks sh1te at FCS with 3 cars on it. :crap:
If we do it we need to do it en-force!! ;)
:pirate: finished ?;)
We have a few days before the track ticket price increase .They will go up to £70 for members as of 1st May
We have some interest from ' others ' regarding tickets .The non members tickets are likely to be snapped up .
Also from May the remaining members tickets will be available to non members but still of course at the full £95 price .
New poster! (less than 10 posts)
id be happy to go on a stand at fcs, although its not a standard looking 5! not sure if that would bother you guys?
Def going with a few tagging along, just need to know more certain that car will be all ran in and set up as fancy putting through paces on track, steady tho lol:D
ill be there, debating track time tho, im stii scared from last year
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Originally Posted by dave r5
Bubble wrap your car :)
Wrong Pissin Thread U Lot This Is The One That Relates To Rtoc National Day Tickets!!!!
:agree:Quote:
Originally Posted by jaffa
I shall be buying 2 tickets plus camping in the next few days :-)
coughed up my 65 squid today so all ready to rock and roll, last year was a blast and frankly i cant believe theres not more takers, even is it is allegedly 'stagnant' (i thought they were opening two of the chicanes as well this year for a more technical track?) as frankly for a full open pitlane day theres nothing cheaper anywhere! heck i cant even go out for a meal and few beers with the missus for less than that!!!:cool:
want me to plug it over on williamsclio.co.uk? those boys are reasonably track orientated, we're all rocking donnington back end of july!
I have a friend who has bought a Caterham & wants to do a trackday to get the feel of the car, he doesn't want to race around like a loon & is in his 40's, just wants to drive it a bit closer on the limit safely, is it ok if I offer him a ticket @ £95 ?
He may not even be interested as I haven't mentioned it to him yet.
Steve
That's what the non member tickets are for ;)
No problem Steve.
Coops ,no problem either ,plug away :)
Getting mine this weekend. When home :-)
Clee happy to put the non track option on the vx220 forum if you want?
DG
i brought my tickets and a few cloths from the club shop but not recived anything yet just want to make sure the order went through ok i dont want to miss out on national day cheers.:)
also are there still a few tickets for non members still going may have a couple of people intrested .
Hiya, I understand we've had an issue with PayPal very recently, you may want to PM Clee who looks after the club shop and let him know the details of your order, date, paypal ref etc so he can check it out for you :)Quote:
Originally Posted by SMD
Link to Clee's profile https://www.rtoc.org/boards/member.php?u=68
Yes, still available :)Quote:
Originally Posted by SMD
BOOKED :coffee::D
Now just the impossible task of building a car in about a day LOL
DG
ALL BOOKED !!!!
Camping, Entry and Tracktime :coffee:
COME ON GUYS/GALS SUPPORT YOUR CLUB !!!!
Nice one guys. Do you like the banner advert I did for along the top of the forum? :laugh:
https://www.rtoc.org/files/Club%20fil...rs/NatDay1.gif
:agree:
loving the banner Dawn everythings worth a try :cool:
Nice work:)
Lol it didn't take long, I was just going for the "highly unsubtle" approach
add some boobies and a icecream van and its the best banner ever :D
You're a bad, bad man Marc but I like your style :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by car.crash
Camping and track time Booked :cooter: cant wait :D:D:D:D popping my national cherry
How about this one Marc?Quote:
Originally Posted by car.crash
https://www.rtoc.org/files/Club%20fil...rs/NatDay2.gif
Perfect.. thats the one :agree:Quote:
Originally Posted by D4WNO
:laugh::laugh::laugh: Get it changed D4WNO!Quote:
Originally Posted by D4WNO
wow, perfect girlfriend EVER!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by D4WNO
Think I need to buy another ticket:DQuote:
Originally Posted by car.crash
Quote:
Originally Posted by D4WNO
YEEEEEEEEEEEES:cooter:
Lol glad you all like the newer version.....now go buy your tickets :p
Would you like me to post an advert on the vx220.org site ref track price etc?
Have held back atm as obviously we want Renault turbos on their 1st followed by long standing members who have owned or still own 5's etc but now drive different cars
Think I need a few laps in a 5 this year :agree:
DG
I have but no track for me this time.Quote:
Originally Posted by D4WNO
Bought my tickets today, track & camping. Awesome value for the money! Still can't decide what car to bring though!
Just bought my tickets now, only camping and entry for me this year.
Track and camping booked :)
Had a cracking weekend last year so more of the same hopefully!
How we looking from a club point of view now???
:scared:
seems like there has been a big surge in sales since around the time i purchased my 2 tickets :agree:
It does - are there any actual figures ???Quote:
Originally Posted by BluntyR5GTT
30 track tickets sold .
19 entry tickets .
Nowhere near enough .
Sunday the track tickets go up to £70 .
Make that a couple more sold ;) I've just ordered:
2x camping
1 Entry/track pass
1 Entry for a mate
Looking forward to it, just need to prepare the car now! :smokin:
That's really poor, considering the numbers in the club. Very sad indeed. C'mon everyone, get amongst it.Quote:
Originally Posted by clee
Indeed, expect more to take advantage of the extra discount :agree: seriously you cant get on track for cheaper and worth it even if its a few mild laps and give the 5 a shake down :cool:
Hell I have not even started my project car and def not a bolt together one :crap: lol
DG
Quote:
Originally Posted by clee
31 track tickets sold see you all there:)
Christ thats poor whats up with everyone this is a must do event for us members its only a tenner for entrh well.worth it. U only have to see the turnout the rs owners club national.day gets to see what a poor show of support we have atmQuote:
Originally Posted by clee
Thing with the RS Owners club is they have a very large number of members and variaty of RS cars so there turnouts will noticebly be alot higher.Quote:
Originally Posted by BluntyR5GTT
Every year the numbers are fairly good seems to be enough people there to fill the area.
I'm holding out to see if I can get my car on the road, I know John wants to take his Evo so I may end up as a passenger, will know 100% next week. Got alot on in June though :crap:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Markey Mark (BD)
That's true but we have enough members to do better than we are doing .I don't get it .Surely we can rustle up some entry only orders ...It's a tenner and not dependent on car builds ....19 sold :scratch:
Track is mainly members so far with only 3 going to non-members .
Tickets ordered and looking forward to it!!! :)
Once I know if the car is there or not I will be ordering the relevant ticket :)Quote:
Originally Posted by clee
thats a fair point steve is making id imagine alot of people are holding back to see if there motors are ready etc as if not they can still come along just to be there and have a good catch up with some fellow membersQuote:
Originally Posted by 5teve L
again totally agree with this hence my point on it only being a tenner entry as you could always upgrade on the day if wantedQuote:
Originally Posted by clee
I don't think there are 6/700 people building cars that are unsure though :laugh:
Ohh well that's my last word on the subject ...I'll be here licking stamps if you need me ;)
very true lee come on guys its a bloody tenner your not going break the bank by showing a tad of support to your clubQuote:
Originally Posted by clee
Beats windows Clee! ;) :laugh: :wasntme:Quote:
Originally Posted by clee
Laugh it up big fella ....I'll see you on the gate sharpish Saturday morn ;)
Can I come & play again?
Still non Renault but the CS,RS guys know me from previous yrs when had various Renaults.
Steve at trackacton will vouch for me:)
If you get need to fill places could help out but got controversial last yr.
No problemo Cleemeister! As already mentioned mate, I'm there on Friday night & can liase with the Mallory team as needed ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by clee
Clee,
How many tickets are needed to be sold to break even?:scared:
I'll be there by fri lunchtime, fingers crossed! so can help out if needed with anything :)
The day will cost the club £10k .
We don't need to break even but can't take a huge hit :scared:
If we sold 80 track spaces we'd be halfway there
250/300 members attend ? Is that being unrealistic ?
Ill be there but waiting to work out if by track or by entry only, unless I can ungrade to track later on?
I can't see it being a problem if you want to upgrade nearer the date .The track tickets will be issued on the day .I'm sending out normal entry tickets for all purchases .Those with tracktime need to exchange for a track band when they sign on .
You would need to be there early though if you wanted to do this on the day .
Sign on will be from 7.30 onwards and the briefing at 8.15 :agree:
Cheers :) will purchase 1 today then :)
Got my tickets next day after ordering ;-)
Great work guys!
DG
Nice one Duncan.
Does nobody else feel enticed into buying tickets after seeing my banner then?
https://www.rtoc.org/files/Club%20fil...rs/NatDay1.gif
Whats the latest postage date for tickets pleasse,
Tuesday 31st May .
I bought my tickets as soon as funds allowed and that was before I'd even pulled the engine out and got the new engine finished, I missed last year, I won't miss it again
Ill be buying my tickets on the 25th! :)
im still undecided, i wont know till right up till friday if i can make it, can i get the tickets the same price on the gate or is it full price?
How are the ticket sales going Clee?
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Originally Posted by clee
ill do the same then if thats ok?
A few more over the weekend ,some big lumps .Quote:
Originally Posted by Lomo
Still very few entry only ones going out :scratch: mostly track .
Adey , if you want to upgrade your ticket then just be there sharpish :agree:
Thanks :)... Just wondering how our number 1 day was getting along ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by clee
I can guarantee you 3 entry only (with camping) from us :D
ive ordered a entry and camping tickets, will be there friday night all being well so will upgrade in the early am if that is cool? (and the cars in one peice)Quote:
Originally Posted by clee
Quote:
Originally Posted by clee
One way to find out about cars on the road would be to have a mandatory radio button on the entry page each and every time you enter to record, 'Do you own a Renault Turbo car that is currently on the road* Yes/No?
*Insured, Taxed & MOT'd
The stats 'Total Members vs Total Cars On The Road' could be displayed by the personal member info, would be interesting.
I would guess that the majority are not currently insured, taxed and mot'd. That has got to influence whether you attend a track event.
pissed on chips :mad:
67 track spaces still available .
is there a flyer for this yet ?, ill approach a few select people to hopefully knock them numbers down a bit.
Just to double-check, it's £10 p/p entry regardless of buying tickets up front or on the gate?
Yup, here are the links:Quote:
Originally Posted by djinuk
Nat Day flyer front
Nat Day flyer back
Not ignoring you, I just don't now the answer. I'll try find out exactly how it'll work :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mart
£10 on the gate as well
Thanks guys :agree:
thanks for the leaflet,
I will get some out, i believe usually the pirce works out same on gate or in advance.
Arrived today, cheers Clee! :agree:
2 Tickets ordered!! see u there!:cool:
:agree::DQuote:
Originally Posted by REBEL GT TURBO
Ill be buying on the door :) ..most likely spectate tho :smokin:
Last chance for posted tickets !!!
They will be pulled form the shop this evening and last post Tuesday .
For reasons beyond my control I won't know until Wednesday evening if I can track it or not. Now will I be allowed to pay via paypal and collect on the day or do I have to pay when I arrive and when is the earliest I can do this and who will I need to track down?
I have also paid and received my entry ticket
You can upgrade to track on the day .You will need a std entry to get in and we swap for a track one once you have signed on .You need to be there for the drivers briefing but anytime after 7.30 you can sign on and upgrade :agree:
thanks clee, i will be there friday night. im waiting on the dvla so its hit and miss on whether the car can come.
Is there going to be entry tickets forsale on the gates? I've got my ticket already but my brother wants to come with me now as a passenger
Yep :niceone:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fordy
Cool thank you :)
Can I pay for camping and entry on the gate Friday night? Didn't think my car would be back on the road :-) and how much? Cheers Aaron
Yes you can, full details are all in top thread of this section :)
Thanks :-D