Autosport International

**Peter Mallett** · 19 Nov 2010, 12:54 (Ref:2793091)

Attended by HSCC, Masters, BARC, BRSCC et al.

Mike Bell · 3 Jan 2011, 19:40 (Ref:2810639)

Anyone going? Planning thursday trip hopefully so can look at all the shiny bits and cars other than circuit racers..... Don't forget if you are thinking of going 'MSA members' get £5 reduction booking in advance through Autosport trade website.

Terry Scannell · 3 Jan 2011, 20:32 (Ref:2810662)

Hi Mike,

Looks like I will be going up on the Saturday (unfortunately have to work on Thursday & Friday) but if you find you want to go Saturday or any of the other North Walsham based mafia (Rob?) let me know and I can take you if you wish.

Terry

gary396 · 4 Jan 2011, 05:22 (Ref:2810791)

Apparently when I get home later this week there should be an 'any day' ticket waiting for me so I might well go. Never been before - any advice on the best day Mike - you think Thursday?

Gary

Mike Bell · 4 Jan 2011, 05:41 (Ref:2810795)

Mornin Gary, still on antipodean time?

Thursday is best day for me as it slots into my week easily. Weekend will be busier with more general public about, as well as a lot of people involved in the sport who can't get weekdays off. Has to be whatever suits you!

Mike Bell · 4 Jan 2011, 06:05 (Ref:2810812)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry Scannell

Hi Mike,

Looks like I will be going up on the Saturday (unfortunately have to work on Thursday & Friday) but if you find you want to go Saturday or any of the other North Walsham based mafia (Rob?) let me know and I can take you if you wish.

Terry

Cheers Terry- nothing set in stone yet, so will let you know if Saturday works!

andy97 · 4 Jan 2011, 09:18 (Ref:2810875)

I'll be there on the friday - I'll probably be on the CSCC stand most of the day. CSCC will have a representative "Deutsche Marque" series car on display, too.

Derwent Motorsp · 4 Jan 2011, 13:48 (Ref:2811009)

Just far too costly for me. Fuel, car park, admission, dreadful costly food. Most things are for sale at top proces, much of it aimed at boy racers. OK if you like totty but even that might be harmful for us more mature guys!
I go to Race Retro though.

Mike Bell · 4 Jan 2011, 14:14 (Ref:2811025)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derwent Motorsp

Just far too costly for me. Fuel, car park, admission, dreadful costly food. Most things are for sale at top proces, much of it aimed at boy racers. OK if you like totty but even that might be harmful for us more mature guys!

Is it being so cheerful that keeps you going?

Alan Raine · 4 Jan 2011, 14:18 (Ref:2811028)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derwent Motorsp

Just far too costly for me. Fuel, car park, admission, dreadful costly food.

That's what's put me off along with losing my income for a day. Just can't justify it.

Al Weyman · 4 Jan 2011, 15:00 (Ref:2811042)

So go at the weekend already!! I will be on the CTCRC/BARC stand on one weekend day not sure which till I get the call.

Moosehead · 4 Jan 2011, 18:54 (Ref:2811126)

I'll be there on Saturday. Like RR its a social thing as much as anything else.

Mike Bell · 4 Jan 2011, 19:26 (Ref:2811141)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moosehead

I'll be there on Saturday. Like RR its a social thing as much as anything else.

Certainly is, with added bonus over RR of being able to check out cars from other disciplines and eras.

chunder · 4 Jan 2011, 19:39 (Ref:2811148)

Well shock horror I wont be there, if you add it all up it woulb easily be the most expensive 'meeting# of the year.

And for little other than gladragging, chat and fake tan spotty totty!

Sory Haymarket but yer barking up wrong tree here, or are you?

Al Weyman · 4 Jan 2011, 19:50 (Ref:2811158)

I will try for Saturday Moose and we can touch base as they say.

Moosehead · 4 Jan 2011, 21:00 (Ref:2811204)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

I will try for Saturday Moose and we can touch base as they say.

GBRM · 5 Jan 2011, 11:54 (Ref:2811437)

Hoping to be there on the Thursday with PopBangColour; should be fun if maybe a little messy!!

Giraffe138 · 8 Jan 2011, 21:27 (Ref:2813034)

There is a re-union of period 2-litre sportscar drivers on the HSCC stand at 11.30am on Friday at the NEC. A message I have received from Chairman, Chris Sharples:

I just got an update.

We have had positive replies and expect to have with us;

John Miles, Chris Craft and John Burton (the first two rows for the 1971 Martini Trophy at Silverstone were Elford/Miles/Hine/Craft and Hezemans/Burton/Larrousse)
Bob Marston of Lola and Paul Owens of Chevron.
Roger Heavens, Ian Skailes, Andrew Fletcher and Peter Smith.

A number of other drivers couldn’t make the Show but hope to visit races during the year.

**Peter Mallett** · 9 Jan 2011, 05:14 (Ref:2813104)

Welcome Giraffe138 and thanks for the info.

john ruston · 10 Jan 2011, 12:34 (Ref:2813681)

HSCC stand inc. Tour Britannia Stand 6700

6 X 2 litre cars inc Chocolate Drop especially for you Tony!

Have a good day

simon drabble · 10 Jan 2011, 13:04 (Ref:2813700)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chunder

Well shock horror I wont be there, if you add it all up it woulb easily be the most expensive 'meeting# of the year.

And for little other than gladragging, chat and fake tan spotty totty!

Sory Haymarket but yer barking up wrong tree here, or are you?

not often we agree so far but I am with you on this one.......

Al Weyman · 10 Jan 2011, 13:24 (Ref:2813708)

I must say I wouldnt be going if it was not for manning the stand

john ruston · 10 Jan 2011, 14:35 (Ref:2813739)

There is no obligation to go so why complain about the cost?
If you want to go get on with it.If its not do your thing don't bother.The prices are not going to be reduced.If people fail to turn up it will be stopped.I think there are enough of those spotty F1 people to keep it going.
The only event I will go to during winter is Retromobile in Paris and obviously I think it is worth the money it costs me.
Pays your money and take your choice.
It's whinge and whine time again!

**Peter Mallett** · 10 Jan 2011, 14:41 (Ref:2813742)

Quote:

Originally Posted by john ruston

There is no obligation to go so why complain about the cost?
If you want to go get on with it.If its not do your thing don't bother.The prices are not going to be reduced.If people fail to turn up it will be stopped.I think there are enough of those spotty F1 people to keep it going.
The only event I will go to during winter is Retromobile in Paris and obviously I think it is worth the money it costs me.
Pays your money and take your choice.
It's whinge and whine time again!

I wholeheartedly agree with this.

*now I need a stiff drink!*

simon drabble · 10 Jan 2011, 15:11 (Ref:2813754)

its not the cost in my case - simply that it was not very interesting!! I seem to recall going to the Motor Racing Show in London as a Child and it being a lot better...

The Autosport show is like a Max power show with an indifferent auction. The Retro is actually a good spectacle

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