**Santa Pod Friday 29th May - Exclusive RTOC Hire**

[D4WNO]

Reeet guys,

As most of you know, our lovely StuTHC has arranged for RTOC to hire Pod for the whole day, exclusively to us. This is what you need to know:

Tickets for drivers:

Buy your track tickets here:

https://www.rtoc.org/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products _id=62

and MEMBERS ONLY can access the discount code to get the price down to £60 here:

https://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=4915

Entry for spectators is FREE (yay)

Camping on site - £10 per person (not per tent) to be collected in the evening at the campsite (one of us will walk around collecting) - Please try and have the correct change if possible. THIS INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE RWYB the next day

Details of the day

Strip open 9.30am-5pm with an hour for lunch.
Both lanes open
Fully prepped strip
Emergancy services on site
All timing gear will be in use
No scrutineering
Helmets required for 100mph+ runs only
Laptops/Fuelling gauges allowed
A full UK driving licence MUST be shown to sign on
On site camping
No queues!

How do I get there?
Sat Nav Postcode:
NN29 7XA

Link to map:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&so...,1.230469&z=10

Further info:
http://www.santapod.co.uk/g_find.php

Can I run a non-Renault?
Yes indeedy, you can run anything you like, including bikes.

Can non-members run too?
Yes, point them towards buying their tickets here:
https://www.rtoc.org/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products _id=62

How many runs can we have each?
As many as you like, the wristband you'll be given needs to be shown at the start of the 1/4 mile...and you can go round all day long

Are there any competitions?
Yes, Clee has kindly arranged 4 catagories, the winner of each will be able to choose something lovely from Clees goody-bag (oooh errr)

Fastest C1J 5
Other engined 5's
RWD Renault Non 5
Other Marques

Can I buy RTOC gear on the day?
Yes, there will be the usual garments available. If you want anything special give Clee a PM here, and I'm sure he'll try and bring it along for you:

PM Clee: https://www.rtoc.org/boards/private.php?do=newpm&u=68

What should I bring with me?

Driving licence - You cannot go up the strip without it
Helmet for 100+ mph runs
Tent
Your ticket
£5 for camping
Food (there is a Tescos just a couple of miles up the road, but don't annoy the site owner or he won't let you out)
Disposable BBQ's etc
Gazebos if you have them, just in case we get some light rain in the evening
Toothbrush

Any questions?

[IANMM]

Is there a Bar there?

[Mart]

Is there a Bar there?

On-site, no.

[Ricardo]

100+mph requires crash helmet. I didn't think mine would do the 100 trap so i wore my flat cap

[Mart]

Fastest C1J 5
Other engined 5's
RWD Renault Non 5
Other Marques

Stuart Clark.
Scoff.
Clee.
Duncan Grier in his VXR.

[stuTHC]

On-site, no.

FAIL

Yes, there is a bar.

Cheers Dawn, saved me having to type it all out

[Mart]

Doh!

Since when Stu? Last time I was there, which in fairness was a few years back now, there wasn't one, or not that I remember anyway.

[IANMM]

FAIL

Yes, there is a bar.

Cheers Dawn, saved me having to type it all out

cool just incase of emergency

[Brigsy]

On the pod website it says helmets are needed for 110mph+? Ill be taking mine like just incase..

[IANMM]

On the pod website it says helmets are needed for 110mph+? Ill be taking mine like just incase..

http://ldopa.net/wp-content/uploads/...elmet_head.jpg

[stuTHC]

I dunno how long it's been there Mart, it's behind the hill on the opposite side of the strip to the grandstand, it's gotta stage and everything if you fancy giving us a turn
As for the fastest non renault, i wouldn't be quick to lay any money on DG winning, one of our members has got a little surprise lined up

[Mart]

Bloody hell, that shows ya how long I haven't been to Pod then, as that defo wasn't there last time I graced the 1/4 mile.

If it's got a projector setup, I'll bring Guitar Hero & Rock Band

Ya right, Grier probably won't win anyway as he's a cr8p driver

[Rob@Backyardracing]

Emergancy services on site............

Now PLEASE NO ONE make any sort of emergancy as once this vehicle leaves the site the track shuts..... and we have to all wait around all day.....

God i sound awful ..... stay safe please

[Mart]

There cue'th the voodoo curse...

[The new Bill J]

Bloody hell, that shows ya how long I haven't been to Pod then, as that defo wasn't there last time I graced the 1/4 mile.

Man, your memory has gone to pot, big time. We've had many a pint in there over the years! Just a shame i'll have to wait a while longer until my next one

[Mart]

WTF?! Where?? I don't remember any bloody bars at Pod! A mobile jobby, maybe, but even that's pushing the memory into unknown territory but nothing hard-standing is ringing any bells for sure.

[Rob@Backyardracing]

WTF?! Where?? I don't remember any bloody bars at Pod! A mobile jobby, maybe, but even that's pushing the memory into unknown territory but nothing hard-standing is ringing any bells for sure.

It is the same tent style mobile bar, thats become more fixed ... memorys will come flooding back to you...

[The new Bill J]

WTF?! Where?? I don't remember any bloody bars at Pod! A mobile jobby, maybe, but even that's pushing the memory into unknown territory but nothing hard-standing is ringing any bells for sure.

Down by the toilets, next to the start of the strip, on the side where we usually camp. The AGM's been in there before, and it's where Harpo and the boys set up the decks that year at Nat' Day.

http://alzheimers.org.uk/site/index.php

Add it to your favourites, so you don't forget it

[Mart]

Fecking hell, I reckon I've had a stroke or something

Tent? Toilets?

The only toilets I remember are the block that's kinda in-line with the finish line/gantry, or up that end of the strip anyway.

I also remember that sarcastic feck in the green coloured burger/snacks van who took great delight in ripping the p1ss out of me everytime I treated myself to one of those badical hot chocolate & squirty cream drinks (FTW!)

[The new Bill J]

Fecking hell, I reckon I've had a stroke or something

Tent? Toilets?

The only toilets I remember are the block that's kinda in-line with the finish line/gantry, or up that end of the strip anyway.

I also remember that sarcastic feck in the green coloured burger/snacks van who took great delight in ripping the p1ss out of me everytime I treated myself to one of those badical hot chocolate & squirty cream drinks (FTW!)

I remember that geeza, legend . Jeez, that's going back a few years

There's those "used to be" mobile bogs down the other end of the strip. As you drive down the entrance road into the pod, just before you go round the end of the strip (behind the start line), there's the camping field on the left, and the bogs/beer "tent" on the right, opposite.

[Northerner]

Are there any competitions?
Yes, Clee has kindly arranged 4 catagories, the winner of each will be able to choose something lovely from Clees goody-bag (oooh errr)

Fastest C1J 5
Other engined 5's
RWD Renault Non 5
Other Marques

Any chance the 'Other Marque' category can be split into FWD and RWD as I don't stand a chance against the might of the Grier VXR!!

[Duncan Grier]

No pressure then lads lol

Only ever seen the bar / tent thing open on bigger events - will bring my own

So is that big power Rx7 the thing I need to worry about :P power is nothing without control. Details? I could always send Obi one (Scoff) down to shave half a second off for me lol - just like he did in the vag 5 0-60 run that time :P

Mart I am a driving god - can spin from any angle lol

Looking forward to some competition and doing a few tweaks at the weekend and will def be in the 11's

DG

[rs250nut]

Im still looking for the paper part of my licence

[J8TRO]

Im still looking for the paper part of my licence

What about the plastic / important bit? or are you that old you haven't got a new licence!

[rs250nut]

Ive got the plastic credit card type bit but the other bit is still testing me

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

I had no problems with just the photo id bit of my licence at the pod before....

[rs250nut]

I had no problems with just the photo id bit of my licence at the pod before....

Sweet as, just what I wanted to hear

[Mart]

Chris, you coming out to play next Friday?

[D4WNO]

Chris, you coming out to play next Friday?

No, he's pussying out as he doesn't want to leave Charlotte a night

[Mart]

Could always bring Charlotte with him...

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

Believe me i am very tempted to go... i am working on the firday morning & charlotte hopefully gets her horse...

So a busy morning, but you never know what the afternoon/evening may bring.

[Mart]

Feed the pony?

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

Feed the pony?

next time ur down mart you can have a go on the horse.... get to feel some real horse power

[R5GTTRaider]

there s a qestion come up on gtt.co.uk asking if the guys from that site can come
of course i havent said anything but wondered, or is there only a certain amount of tickets avalible? i mean they wouldnt get the discount but would they be welcome to pay the £80? or suppose for £5 more they could become a member and pay for a £60 ticket

for those who are on there
http://www.renault5gtturbo.com/forum...?p=36579#36579

[D4WNO]

As per above, anyone not a member can come, they can either join for £25 and get a £60 ticket from the link (also above), or pay £80 in the link above

Tickets are limited but it's first come first served

[clee]

Yes they can come .
Non members pay £80 + £2.50 postage . All they need to do is register a shop account .
Or as you say they can join for £25 and get the ticket at £60 .
Pay on the day as well but we may have sold out before then .
https://www.rtoc.org/shop/index.php?m...products_id=62

It's getting close now and a bank holiday means I'm going to have to post any remaining tickets Weds at the very latest and they may not get there in time ....I will have names of all those purchased tho so even if the ticket is delayed there should not be a problem .I can leave a paid up list on the gate I expect

[Andrew Cooke]

next time ur down mart you can have a go on the horse.... get to feel some real horse power

poor horse

[gttjames]

Spectators free, is this just for rtoc members? or can anyone come and view for free?

[D4WNO]

All spectators are free, member or not. They just need to come in with a member I believe

[R5GTTRaider]

only reno's right

[D4WNO]

only reno's right

As per the first post, any car/bike can run

[JRP]

only reno's right

two answers to this.

1. if you think that your gonna get all your mates in nova's and saxo's to turn up... yep only renaults.

2. if your asking for a general reason... as your cars bust and ule be in the passat then yeah thats cool

[R5GTTRaider]

it was qestion from r5gtt.com
it'll be a civic

[Scoff]

power is nothing without control. Details? I could always send Obi one (Scoff) down to shave half a second off for me lol - just like he did in the vag 5 0-60 run that time :P
DG

ahh, now. remind me who also set your 13.4 e.t for you at shakespear ? If only I could go round corners too

[R5GTTRaider]

As per the first post, any car/bike can run

i pursume aslong as its the r5 community ie r5gtt.com and rtoc

[Scoff]

On the pod website it says helmets are needed for 110mph+? Ill be taking mine like just incase..

yes, actual cut off point is 110mph, they will be strict about it too.

[BriC]

i pursume aslong as its the r5 community ie r5gtt.com and rtoc

Eh? Just read the first post on this thread

[JRP]

it was qestion from r5gtt.com
it'll be a civic

fanny head

[Rob@Backyardracing]

it was qestion from r5gtt.com
it'll be a civic

Lol, that was me .... I wasnt asking if i could take it, i said i WAS taking it and not my GT.... i dont race renaults anymore

[James_Surridge G1 5 GTT]

Stuart Clark.
Scoff.
Clee.
Duncan Grier in his VXR.

So all these newer members....Their hopes are dashed??