Possible events, have your say

[chris]

There was no single pod event last year so i thought that was how we where going to do things. Can we maybe alternate it each year? or as someone mentioned have a vote? This years national day is booked and on the thread that confirms the date people seemed pleased, obviously theres comments about it being on the same day as FCS. but you have to be honest there is no way the club can afford to do 2 national days a year and take big losses. Myself and ross put this thread up so we can start doing things as a club to get more of a community spiret and try and get something for everyone, also advertise the club thats it

[Ian S]

I think that if the RTOC can put on successful small events, that might grow interest in the larger ones.

But I think selling 30 or 40 tickets for ND means the RTOC can't book a venue to itself any more. Unless that changes this year and a lot more tickets sell for Blyton and people do turn up to the small club events.

[chris]

I thought showing our faces under the RTOC banner at other events is good advertising

[Ian S]

I think so too.

[Mart]

So do members now not want this year's ND at Blyton?

Bit late in the day for that to be flagged up, isn't it?

People seem to forget how stagnant ND @ Pod became, hence changing to a track based venue, and also the lack of interest from the Pod event last year.

[chris]

So do members now not want this year's ND at Blyton?

Bit late in the day for that to be flagged up, isn't it?

People seem to forget how stagnant ND @ Pod became, hence changing to a track based venue, and also the lack of interest from the Pod event last year.

I dont think its a case of no one wants to go just look at the thread where the date was confirmed

[Big Steve - Raider]

So do members now not want this year's ND at Blyton?

Bit late in the day for that to be flagged up, isn't it?

[5teve L]

It will be a shame to loose Pod day (FOTP) as it really was a good day out (& night ) Last one I attended I managed 20+ runs. I understand the need to save on the coffers but IMO, it's not going to work tagging onto a test & tune as you can just arrange an event & meet up at one of those anyway AFAIK & maybe only manage 3 runs

[turbo ted]

I thought showing our faces under the RTOC banner at other events is good advertising

yea like showing our face at the fcs and try and get more members to join rtoc,before anyone booked blyton why not contact rockingham raceway and ASK when the frenchcarshow is on.

[BluntyR5GTT]

Fcs is at castle combe this year. Tbf the nd was booked well before fcs even had a clue on there date

[TopCat]

[QUOTE=westy94;313740]

Rent the top gear race track

Now that's the best idea I've heard all week, we could do our own lap times score board

I have to say that burning around the same track we all see every week on the tv is appealing to me.

If the committee are interested in enquiring, its dunsfold park.

They do rent it for events etc- imagine it could be expensive, but I bet there would be plenty of rtoc members up for it.

What are YOU sayin??!?

** Thought I'd add that this is near mike at gt turbo spares which is a plus!

[Nottswoody]

What's the postcode of that? I think it's an amazing idea but if we can't get members to travel say 100mile we ain't going toget them travel further surely? I do think I can do better than 1.46 lol

[GT Josh]

I may come to ND. But won't be going on the track cause IMO it's dog turd. On the other hand I'd be at pod in a flash even though its 200 mile.

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

Top gear gear track is good in small ish numbers... As its a figure off 8 track... One car at a time

[chris]

I may come to ND. But won't be going on the track cause IMO it's dog turd. On the other hand I'd be at pod in a flash even though its 200 mile.

Why is that because of that particuler track ? or just trackdays in general?

[Nottswoody]

Blyton blyton blyton i wish we had a big spoon logo

[TopCat]

Top gear gear track is good in small ish numbers... As its a figure off 8 track... One car at a time

Yeah bit of a downside I spose. :/

[TopCat]

What's the postcode of that? I think it's an amazing idea but if we can't get members to travel say 100mile we ain't going toget them travel further surely? I do think I can do better than 1.46 lol

Nationals is a seven hour round trip for us southern boys mate :/

[Matt@CodeRedMotorsports]

Top gear track?...It's **** there, its not a nice track at all.

[tubbyG]

Nationals is a seven hour round trip for us southern boys mate :/

thats nothing..... if I was to attend ND this year it would take me longer than that just to get there

[TopCat]

thats nothing..... if I was to attend ND this year it would take me longer than that just to get there

Take it u won't be going then mate? I'm gonna go hopefully, but will be convoying hopefully with the Kent/Essex members

[Mart]

Top gear track?...It's **** there, its not a nice track at all.

[soapymech]

rtoc without frog of the pod noooooo it make sense to combine nd and pod if thats the case, we want our own day so why not at pod?dont realy want to see the demise of the quater mile board, my motivation,and then being called the renault oe owners club

[chris]

yea like showing our face at the fcs and try and get more members to join rtoc,before anyone booked blyton why not contact rockingham raceway and ASK when the frenchcarshow is on.

Thats just unfortunate mate these things happen were booked at blyton now. and if your honest do you think people will turn up to a week day at pod?

[chris]

rtoc without frog of the pod noooooo it make sense to combine nd and pod if thats the case, we want our own day so why not at pod?dont realy want to see the demise of the quater mile board, my motivation,and then being called the renault oe owners club

we cant get our own day at a weekend at pod mate we are too small

[Markey Mark (BD)]

if your honest do you think people will turn up to a week day at pod?

Yes they would, many have turned up before and i'm sure we'd get a good turn out again if it went ahead

[Nottswoody]

we cant get our own day at a weekend at pod mate we are too small

Lol the VW MASSIVE filled every space and field going. We would prob fill next to the showers numbers talk and we don't have them.. Pitty

[chris]

Yes they would, many have turned up before and i'm sure we'd get a good turn out again if it went ahead

like last year? how many people realisticly do you think will turn up mark

[TopCat]

The toughest thing about events is to arrange one which keeps everybody happy.

Best of luck Chris.

[soapymech]

like last year? how many people realisticly do you think will turn up mark

i would make the extra effort, if this was our only option

[Markey Mark (BD)]

like last year? how many people realisticly do you think will turn up mark

Don't know why people keep comparing Pod Day to only last year, last years was a right cock up.
The previous years have been brilliant, all you got to do is have a look at the pic's and you'll see how many people/cars turned up for the day on a Friday. Campsite was very busy too all night so saying the club won't get the numbers on a Friday is rubbish

[TopCat]

i would make the extra effort, if this was our only option

Me too. I'd go on a week day.

[Markey Mark (BD)]

i would make the extra effort, if this was our only option

People make the effort if its something they are interested in and enjoy

[Nottswoody]

I think I know why new members don't say anything lol it's obvious we will never please everyone sometime the descision needs to be made and people either go or don't.. I'm so glad I have nothing todo with it but I will attend either way were ever it is.. It's hard

[chris]

People make the effort if its something they are interested in and enjoy

i agree but if you look at it this way what happens to people who prefer track days? the club can only afford to do one big event a year thats a fact and alot of people enjoyed blyton last year but i think it does highlight that maybe after this years national day we vote on what event we want to do as national day. that way no one can moan because its the majority. Do you think thats the way forwards

[Mart]

Maybe, or maybe the Committee should decide where ND is held - After all, they're the ones that organise it, as well as holding the purse strings of course.

Why not look at a new format for an event? Trackdays, 1/4 mile racing, and RR events have all been done before...

[chris]

Trouble is the commitee get hammerd by people who dont agree with the location and or type of event so a vote would stop that and put it in the members hands

[Markey Mark (BD)]

i agree but if you look at it this way what happens to people who prefer track days? the club can only afford to do one big event a year thats a fact and alot of people enjoyed blyton last year but i think it does highlight that maybe after this years national day we vote on what event we want to do as national day. that way no one can moan because its the majority. Do you think thats the way forwards

How comes the club funds have got that bad we can't afford both days like we have before, is there any reason for this?

I'm not saying we should forget track day lovers, to be honest that's why we hold a Nat Day at a track so those people get to do what they enjoy it just seems us drag racing lovers get put to the side because it seems hard to book a day at the Pod

A comment was raised earlier in that Pod won't let us book a weekend, why is this? Is there a reason and can we do anything to change it?

I think it should be put to vote everytime, as you say majority says where Nat Day is but still I recon it shouldn't plough all its money into it for one weekend that not everyone will enjoy, least save a few funds to please others too that's way everyone in the club is pleased (that was idea of both days in the beginning)

[chris]

How comes the club funds have got that bad we can't afford both days like we have before, is there any reason for this?

I'm not saying we should forget track day lovers, to be honest that's why we hold a Nat Day at a track so those people get to do what they enjoy it just seems us drag racing lovers get put to the side because it seems hard to book a day at the Pod

A comment was raised earlier in that Pod won't let us book a weekend, why is this? Is there a reason and can we do anything to change it?

I think it should be put to vote everytime, as you say majority says where Nat Day is but still I recon it shouldn't plough all its money into it for one weekend that not everyone will enjoy, least save a few funds to please others too that's way everyone in the club is pleased (that was idea of both days in the beginning)

yea i believe pod wont let us have a weekend because of the amount of people we bring they make money off the gate takeings aswell as the actual booking fee i believe. the trouble is myself and ross are only trying to organise a pressence at already organised events and have been on the commitee 5 mins

[Mart]

Trouble is the commitee get hammerd by people who dont agree with the location and or type of event so a vote would stop that and put it in the members hands

That only works if everyone votes. You'd be lucky to get 100 votes in total, but prove me wrong by all means

Mark, club funds have taken a dive in the past 12 months - Combination of reduced members joining up, and cr8p turn-outs at the Pod day and Blyton (ok, ND wasn't too bad, but I think the club still made a loss, iirc).

I'm guessing the costs of 'hiring' a venue or 2 for the day have naturally increased as well.

[chris]

If you dont vote you cant moan

[Markey Mark (BD)]

Mark, club funds have taken a dive in the past 12 months - Combination of reduced members joining up, and cr8p turn-outs at the Pod day and Blyton (ok, ND wasn't too bad, but I think the club still made a loss, iirc).

I'm guessing the costs of 'hiring' a venue or 2 for the day have naturally increased as well.

That's understandable mate, i'll be honest I've not seen or heard about the club funds so didn't realise but can understand if funds have got that bad then its hard to do 2 big events, just a real shame its the Pod Day

I could go on for ages about this but Pod Day/Drag event held by the club more than likely isn't going to happen, lets hope next year that something could be arranged as I think a lot of people would agree it has been a very good day and prob some of the best we've done

[car.crash]

If you dont vote you cant moan

If you don't add things we want to vote for then we can't vote.
Chris you need to start small and look at local meets. You've said it yourself that you just want members to tag along to existing events so stay along those lines rather than telling everyone they can't have a pod day.
Last years pod was a fail but it was poorly organised and to close to blyton which made members choose between the two funds wise.
Spread them right out so it gives people a chance to hit both with funds and time away from family.
I don't see how me made a loss last year either as Chris sold all the tickets at face value at the gate on the day, albeit to non members but he sold them all.

[chris]

If you don't add things we want to vote for then we can't vote.
Chris you need to start small and look at local meets. You've said it yourself that you just want members to tag along to existing events so stay along those lines rather than telling everyone they can't have a pod day.
Last years pod was a fail but it was poorly organised and to close to blyton which made members choose between the two funds wise.
Spread them right out so it gives people a chance to hit both with funds and time away from family.
I don't see how me made a loss last year either as Chris sold all the tickets at face value at the gate on the day, albeit to non members but he sold them all.

Thats what this thread is about thats why there is no frog of the pod on here mate because thats all we want to do is tag on to other events we are not organising national day type events i never brought up frog of the pod i was just answearing a question and that kicked off an argument and fairplay ian has chipped in exsplaing why but more senior commitee members have kept quite who know whats goin on at end of the day it should of been put to the members we can only do one event this year what do the members want to do but its done and plenty of people where pleased with blyton

[turbo ted]

what I find really disappointing is today is the first day any of us have heard that there wont be a pod day, when did the committee decide this and why didnt they ask members.
Also chris you are taking alot of flack here when you're only new to the committee, where are senior committee members, they are not answering the thread.

[philr5t]

Can I ask when was blyton booked for national day and was it the commitee who decided or did it go to members to vote as I can't remember voting and when was it announced that there was not going to be pod day

Cheers
Phil

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

I am pretty sure its been mentioned before that as it is there is no plans for RTOC to host an exclusive event at POD... if not then I apoligise on behalf of the committee...


HOWEVER.... the event organisers are now aware that there is an interest in returning to POD, I hope that they are looking into ways of getting an RTOC event there... most likely to be on the back of a show, or RWYB/Test and tune day... ie with very little up front cost for RTOC... as we cant make a loss like we did last year (which hopefully lessons have been made from last years event - IE: not so close to ND & to be pushed more via RTOC, Facebook and Twitter etc)

[car.crash]

Explain how we made a loss at pod.
We bought let's say 30 tickets. Sold about 5 to members and the rest were sold on the gate at full value. That's what Chris said to me on the day as I was stunned we got our money back.

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

Can I ask when was blyton booked for national day and was it the commitee who decided or did it go to members to vote as I can't remember voting and when was it announced that there was not going to be pod day

Cheers
Phil

Blyton was booked back in September.....

The club do not vote for every idea such as Venues/Dates for ND, The club voted to have a Committee, The Committee is there to act on behalf of the club & its members.

[chris]

I have rang santa pod today the girl in office is getting her boss to ring me monday so just to see what our options are get them emailed to me then i will post up on here