DONNIE SHOW 2009 - 17, 18, 19 April

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DONNIE SHOW 2009 - 17, 18, 19 April

Post by Scotty C » Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:41 am

It looks like the show is going to be moved to April with NO trackday on the weekend :cry:

Think Paul Golding is trying to get a day close to the weekend but not looking good.
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Re: DONNIE SHOW 2009

Post by Victor Meldrew » Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:54 am

So if Donnie trackday/show isnt a goer.. I cant see enough people being interested in going to the show from SE.. so we need to find something else to do this Spring.. track day double header at two venues maybe...
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Post by kenny » Fri Oct 03, 2008 12:11 pm

:withstupid Will need to get back down to Donington at some point, a spring double header would be good.


Why has it been moved?

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Post by Stewart » Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:08 pm

Is the show really that important? Sure it was nice for a wee shifty at on Sunday morning, but don't think it would be a deal clincher for me.

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Post by Victor Meldrew » Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:30 pm

Stewart wrote:Is the show really that important? Sure it was nice for a wee shifty at on Sunday morning, but don't think it would be a deal clincher for me.

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Post by campbell » Sat Oct 04, 2008 12:35 am

This is a shame.

The show with trackday built-in was becoming a bit of a pilgrimmage for us all :-(

Once upon a time the Show was deffo enough of a puller, but with the tracknuts dominating now (!) I agree losing the trackday makes it less of a prospect.

On the other hand...we still have the opportunity of a grand drive down and back, with some Lotus fun and some brilliant socialising thrown in...and surely one of the best curries in the UK?!

I would probably still go along...in fact was starting to scheme as to how to include the family in the trip overall too. We are quite fond of Nottingham. Bought an engagement ring there for a start :shock:


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Re: DONNIE SHOW 2009

Post by haggis catcher » Sat Oct 04, 2008 8:22 am

campbell wrote:This is a shame.

The show with trackday built-in was becoming a bit of a pilgrimmage for us all :-(

Once upon a time the Show was deffo enough of a puller, but with the tracknuts dominating now (!) I agree losing the trackday makes it less of a prospect.

On the other hand...we still have the opportunity of a grand drive down and back, with some Lotus fun and some brilliant socialising thrown in...and surely one of the best curries in the UK?!

I would probably still go along...in fact was starting to scheme as to how to include the family in the trip overall too. We are quite fond of Nottingham. Bought an engagement ring there for a start :shock:


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I agree with you Campbell. THe Lotus show at Donnie was always a good excuss to get away for the weekend. A good drive down, and the reward of a few beers when you get there. Perhaps we could all go Karting again, as there was this amazing Kart track not far from Nottingham. It was the biggest outdoor track i have ever seen. I can remember Lawrence lapping me with that grin on his face LOL. I am sure if we ask Robbie where it was he could check it out. As for the show i will be going, as i love looking for bargains. I have even started saving some money so Christine wont moan. :blackeye
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Post by Victor Meldrew » Sat Oct 04, 2008 9:26 am

So thats it sorted then..

Donny show, curry night and Karting challenge.

Drive down Friday... a few beers on Friday.. Show Saturday morning (if your up in time)... Karting Saturday afternoon... Saturday Curry night... Sunday morning back to the show again... Sunday afternoon drive home..



Ok Campbell... make it so.. :thumbsup
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Re: DONNIE SHOW 2009

Post by Robbie » Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:42 am

The name of the Kart circuit is PFI. It is an excellent circuit with good facilities - one of the best. We were there a few years ago with the Donny crowd and a good time was had by all. Incidentally, Jason and Tiff were on this circuit on Fifth Gear this morning. It might be repeated.

Here is the link to the circuit:

http://www.tvkc-pfi.co.uk/findus.php
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Re: DONNIE SHOW 2009

Post by haggis catcher » Sat Oct 04, 2008 11:05 am

Robbie wrote:The name of the Kart circuit is PFI. It is an excellent circuit with good facilities - one of the best. We were there a few years ago with the Donny crowd and a good time was had by all. Incidentally, Jason and Tiff were on this circuit on Fifth Gear this morning. It might be repeated.

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http://www.tvkc-pfi.co.uk/findus.php

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Re: DONNIE SHOW 2009

Post by Victor Meldrew » Sat Oct 04, 2008 2:03 pm

Scotty C wrote:It looks like the show is going to be moved to April with NO trackday on the weekend :cry:

Think Paul Golding is trying to get a day close to the weekend but not looking good.

What date is it...?
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Re: DONNIE SHOW 2009

Post by Robbie » Sat Oct 04, 2008 3:31 pm

Donnington
April 18/19 2009
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Post by campbell » Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:41 pm

I remember going Karting on my first trip down...2000 I think it was. Mental!

we did it on the Friday, en route I think, but nothing stopping us using it to fill in a bit of Saturday if needs be...let's see how things pan out
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Re: DONNIE SHOW 2009

Post by Victor Meldrew » Sun Oct 05, 2008 12:35 am

Robbie wrote:Donnington
April 18/19 2009

<BG> I'M AT HOME FOR IT <BG>

Right Campbell... get it sorted..
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Re: DONNIE SHOW 2009

Post by campbell » Sun Oct 05, 2008 9:13 pm

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Well it'll also be Scottish Elises' 10th birthday almost precisely around that time, so I guess we do have to do SOMETHING with the trip!
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