Race Retro and/or London Excel

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by geordiecriag101

Just a small bit of info for those going to the Classic Car Show at Excel, the Silverstone Classic organisers will be there and were due to have a Jaguar XJR-14 on their stand but that won't now be there for those interested.

As much as I like the Jag, I don't think its non-appearance will make me cancel my visit....

Interesting the Classic Organisers will be present- presumably to promote the event to Spectators and Clubs rather than competitors, as that side of the organisation is down to individual race grid organisers.

[chunder]

London is the perfect market for pushing that event, people who are not perhaps huge fans, but have money and want more than racing, all the other tatt that goes on.

Perfect fodder for one of the most overpriced car meetings of the year. Perfect place to do PR, far better than RR anyway.

[MartinH]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

The competition for our business continues......

Latest for the London show was an emailed offer last night of cut price tickets from a Race Series Organiser- any day, but you have to buy two. For thurs it works out very much cheaper.... I think other organisers may start to offer the deal, but they'd better hurry.

Before I could think about the cost, this morning there is another email from a trade supplier offering free tickets for thurs or fri! Now booked....

The latter required registration so now they have some data they can use to target me in the future- but, it's very easy to 'unsubscribe' nowadays.....

Mike, hi there ..... I didn't get a free ticket offer sadly, but did use the offer from CS, so 2 for £36 incl. fees will have to do.
Are you going Thurs or Fri ? I'm touching down at Lon. City at 7.30am, Thurs so after a quick breakfast I'll be banging on the front door to be let in !
Hope to see you there.
Martin H

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by MartinH

Mike, hi there ..... I didn't get a free ticket offer sadly, but did use the offer from CS, so 2 for £36 incl. fees will have to do.
Are you going Thurs or Fri ? I'm touching down at Lon. City at 7.30am, Thurs so after a quick breakfast I'll be banging on the front door to be let in !
Hope to see you there.
Martin H

Don't rush breakfast- show doesn't open until Noon on Thursday. That's when Jacky Ickx is supposed to do the official opening, anyway.....

[The Fat Clerk]

Originally Posted by midgetman

Is anyone selling overalls actually going to be there? Most of us have opted for a weekend off

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Lille are advertising it on their website, being of the large variety I always need a made to measure, and I'd rather they measured me.

[midgetman]

Ah I forgot Anthony is going to be there. Say hello to him from me

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[Rikki Cann]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Don't rush breakfast- show doesn't open until Noon on Thursday. That's when Jacky Ickx is supposed to do the official opening, anyway.....

Mike I heard that the show opens at 3.00pm and Jackie officially opens it at 6.00pm.then it stays open untill 9.30pm on Thursday.

That would mean a lot of hanging around for Martin.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Rikki Cann

Mike I heard that the show opens at 3.00pm and Jackie officially opens it at 6.00pm.then it stays open untill 9.30pm on Thursday.

That would mean a lot of hanging around for Martin.

Yes, thanks for that, Rikki. I think some confusion over the Classic Show opening time and the Historic Show opening time- they may not be the same......

I will endeavour to get the truth!

[Mike Bell]

OK, after a diligent search of the website, the suggestion is that HMI opens at 1200, closes at 2030. The Classic Car Show opens at 1500 and closes at 2130.....

No idea how that is going to work, but if all else fails Martin needs to go for somewhere that does an all day breakfast!

BTW, any Masters Historic Racing customers thinking of going, MHR were offering complementary tickets yesterday. By individual application- email or phone- I think.

Also this evening, another offer of a freebie. Anyone interested, PM me, as I've already got a ticket. Looks like any day, one only per application......

[midgetman]

Bloody glad I'm not exhibiting there! I hate working that late at night, much prefer early starts 😀

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[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by midgetman

Bloody glad I'm not exhibiting there! I hate working that late at night, much prefer early starts 😀

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Both shows close 1800hrs fri and sat, 1700hrs sun.......

[midgetman]

Far too late for me! Especially Stoneleigh where people have to travel to get there, they've mostly left well before 5.00. Stupidity. And they wonder why exhibitor numbers are falling.



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[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by midgetman

Far too late for me! Especially Stoneleigh where people have to travel to get there, they've mostly left well before 5.00. Stupidity. And they wonder why exhibitor numbers are falling.

I would think more likely to work in London- As you say, most will be battling the midlands motorway network to get home from RR, so keen to get away!

[MartinH]

Originally Posted by Rikki Cann

Mike I heard that the show opens at 3.00pm and Jackie officially opens it at 6.00pm.then it stays open untill 9.30pm on Thursday.

That would mean a lot of hanging around for Martin.

Rikki, hi there & thanks for the info, luckily l can' t read my ticket very well & l'm actually gofilng on the Friday after all !

Look out for someone wondering around looking lost & in a daze !!

[Colin Parkinson]

Did anyone find discount codes for Race Retro tickets?

I really despair at event organisers when we have 2 similar events actually at the same time.What's that all about

Colin

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Colin Parkinson

Did anyone find discount codes for Race Retro tickets?

Nope.

Originally Posted by Colin Parkinson

I really despair at event organisers when we have 2 similar events actually at the same time.What's that all about

Colin

Seems it is 'war' between rival promoters, Colin........

[Gerard C]

Formerly there had a break in the fence behind the great hall of RR … Of course I dont recommend cose this is illegal!
Yes Mike its a war, Rétromobile just closed its doors on sunday night some people who've been there will tell you it was expensive (18 €). Was it worth is another question.

[chunterer]

Originally Posted by Gerard C

Formerly there had a break in the fence behind the great hall of RR … Of course I dont recommend cose this is illegal!
Yes Mike its a war, Rétromobile just closed its doors on sunday night some people who've been there will tell you it was expensive (18 €). Was it worth is another question.

Gerard which show are you going to? I will be at Race Retro on the Friday if you want to catch up and talk Capris and Bimmers!

[Gerard C]

It would be great of course ! Had a look to the exhibitors list of Excel, seems like an upgraded version of Rétromobile so won't go (in spite my wife has a business trip London at the time of the show). I exhibited once at RR (may be 2007) and promised myself to go back and make profit with the jumble.
I'll let you know asap.

[Gerard C]

Just discovered the thread "CC show at Excel" in the modern part of the forum. I join Heightswitch in his #6 comment about Rétromobile and Essen.

[geordiecriag101]

Just a quick one, the list of cars and drivers running on the live stage along with the times:

1 - Ari Vatanen - BMW M3
2 - Markku Alén - Subaru Legacy
3 - Russell Brookes/Kerry Michael - Opel Manta 400
4 - Chris Ingram - Adam R2
5 - David Llewellyn - Subaru Impreza 555
6 - Ryan Champion - Subaru Impreza 555
7 - Geoff Jones - Nissan Micra Kit Car
8 - Chris Birbeck - Opel Ascona 400
9 - Mick Strafford - Firenza Can-Am
10 - Ian Gwynne - Renault 5 Turbo
11 - Matthew Ceen - Fiesta R5
12 - Craig Pennington - Polo WRC Proto
13 - Steve Goode - Subaru Impreza S11 WRC
14 - Niall Moroney - Subaru Impreza WRC
15 - Gordon Winning - Ford Focus WRC
16 - Graham Butler - Ford Escort WRC
17 - Alan Wilson - Ford Escort WRC
18 - Steve Chamberlain - Proton Satria S2000
19 - John Clayton - Mitsubishi Evo9
20 - John/Gareth Lay - Proton Pert
21 - Dave/Jade Paveley - Mitsubishi Evo3
22 - Chris Daykin - Subaru Group N
23 - Nigel Hepburn - Ford Escort RS2000 F2
24 - Tony Shields - Vauxhall Astra F2 Kit Car
25 - Chris Butcher - Nissan Sunny F2
27 - Alex Willan - Vauxhall Astra Gp N
28 - Adrian Kermode - BMW M3
29 - Steve Magson - Mercedes 190e Cosworth
30 - Zak Hughes - MG ZR S1600
31 - Tom Delaney - Peugeot 205 Gti Gp A
32 - Domenic Delaney - Peugeot 205 Gti Gp A
33 - Duncan Waite - Ford Sierra Cosworth
34 - David Vardy - Ford Sierra Cosworth
35 - Jason Lepley - Ford Sierra Cosworth
36 - Terry Pankhurst - Peuget 205T16 Evo
37 - Dave Higgs - MG Metro 6R4
38 - John Saunders - MG Metro 6R4
39 - Grafton Beddoes - Ford RS200
40 - Tom Blackwood - Ford RS200
41 - Nick/Tom Barrington - Audi Quattro
42 - Adam Marsden - Audi Quattro
43 - Tim Clarke/Andy Traynor - Audi Quattro
44 - Neil Brighton - Renault 5 Maxi Turbo
45 - Andrew Cooper - Renault 5 Turbo
46 - Lee/Kevin Jones - Renault 5 Turbo
47 - Simon Powell - Opel Manta 400
48 - Steve Harkness - Opel Ascona
49 - Terry Maynard - Lotus Esprit
50 - Lee/Kevin Jones - Ferrari 308 GTB Michelotto
51 - Martin Williams - Triumph TR7 V8
52 - Jeff Williamson - Triumph TR7 V8
53 - Stuart Anderson - Vauxhall Chevette
54 - John Midgley - Toyota Celica
55 - Mike Barratt - Talbot Lotus Sunbeam
56 - Shaun Clorley - Talbot Lotus Sunbeam
57 - Dave Wright - Ford Escort Mk2
58 - Paul Howarth - Ford Escort Mk2
59 - Dave Willet - Ford Escort Mk2
60 - Alan Watkins - Ford Escort RS1800
61 - Russ Mason - Ford Escort Mk2
62 - Paul Holmes - Ford Escort Mk2
63 - Alan Davis - Ford Escort Mk2
64 - Rob Dennis - Ford Escort Mk2
65 - Duncan Pearcey - Datsun 260Z
66 - Paul Hunter - Chrysler Avenger
67 - Trevor Hancock - Triumph TR7 V8
68 - Neil Maynard - Triumph TR7 V8
69 - John Anderson - Porsche 996 GT3
70 - Greg Crozier - Ford Escort Mk1
71 - Ian Houston - Ford Escort Mk1 RS 2000
72 - Julian Burch - Ford Escort Mk1
73 - Anthony Harrison - Ford Escort Mexico Mk1
74 - John Cadwallader - Mini Clubman GT
75 - Roger Platt - Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1
76 - Patrick Walker - Triumph 2.5 pi
77 - Patrick Walker - Mini Cooper S
78 - John Partridge - Rover Mini GpN
79 - Derek/Nick Wilkins - Cox GTM
80 - Mark Tabor - Volvo Amazon
81 - Bronwyn Burrell - Austin Maxi
82 - Patricia Smith/Wright - Austin 1800

Times for the live stage for both Saturday and Sunday:

10:15am – 10:30am - Historic Karting
10:30am – 1:00pm - Rallying with Group B
2:00pm - 2:15pm - Historic Karting
2:30pm – 4:00pm - Rallying with Group B

[chunterer]

Seems Chaters have opted for London and not Stoneleigh. Although they were down on the exhibitor list for retro a week or two back.
Blast i needed a couple of new books!

[delta]

Hmmmm just wondering who is going to Race Retro . Sure does seem daft two shows on same weekend . I'm going to Race Retro and have a stand in Hall 4 . Come and say hello . Hope to have time for chin wag .

[The Fat Clerk]

Stoneleigh for me, I want Lille to make me a new set of overalls

[midgetman]

I'm hoping to make RR on Friday as long as Lille can smuggle me in under TFC's overalls ;-)

Delta we have "stuff" to discuss - The Boy has set the wheels in motion.