I have decided to try to organise a stand at the Santa Pod Retro Show again this year. We struggled a bit with getting the minimum number of cars last year, but I don't understand why.
The show is on 21st June 2015 at Santa Pod Raceway.
More information on the show is here
In their own words:
The Retro Show is a classic car and bike show with a difference: Unlike most shows where you park up in a field and sip tea, this is an action-packed day where you can take part in the racing and show & shine whatever type of retro machinery you have.
Retro Show is open to all retro vehicles including cars, bikes, scooters and lorries from the 1950’s to the 1980’s. Featuring: all day RWYB, Drag Demos, Show & Shine, Traders, Auto Jumble, Club Stands, Weekend Camping, Vehicles 4 Sale Paddock, Evening Entertainment, Fun Fair Rides and more.
If fuel injection, traction control, power steering, and 27 different airbags are your idea of motoring hell, then you’ll feel at home at the Retro Show. Here you’ll only find real cars and bikes with real style unmolested by Eurocrats. We are talking dirty-hands motoring for those who know how to check their oil, but like to use their cars on a daily basis too. Sounds good? See you there!
I've been to this show a few times, and it really is a great day out. Take warm clothing though, just in case we don't have a heatwave, as it gets very cold there.
You can just wander round 100's of retro cars & watch the drag strip fun, or pay to "run what ya brung" (sic). I still think it would be great fun to see some Panda's trundling down the strip (no-one has been brave enough so far), and we'd get our money's worth compared to something doing a quick 1/4 mile!
I have an application form ready to go, and will organise again as a joint Fiat Forum and Fiat Motor Club stand for insurance purposes.
I'm thinking about applying for the minimum 10 cars, but would prefer not to look silly by applying for way more than we are likely to get.
I appreciate people may change their minds etc, but can anyone interested please add themselves to the attendee list above? I'll make a firm decision over the space applied for in a couple of weeks, based on likely numbers.
One more thing, this isn't only for "classic" Panda's, even though I'm hoping to get some there. Anything I consider retro is fine - my definition isn't the same as outlined on their website. Based on other years, anything oldish, retroish, or interesting is fine. I wouldn't want to be faced with all the cars being outside their definition, but give me an idea of your likely vehicle & I'll keep an eye on this.
The stand I'm applying for will give us a space to park within the show (if you turn up without being part of a club you're shovelled off into public parking & aren't on display). You DO need to purchase a ticket as well as the stand pass - details are on the website and advance prices will still be valid until a week before the event.
Cost in advance is £12 for the Sunday only. I will be sending a booking form at the end of April (latest), and am happy to include anyone in this (I already have to pay a £6 booking fee for the stand, so there's no need to pay on a separate order) - I'll need you to sort me out the £12 plus enough to cover the postage, if you want to do it that way.
So, over to everyone - who's interested?
Cheers, Gavin.
NO STAND THIS YEAR DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST.
The show is on 21st June 2015 at Santa Pod Raceway.
More information on the show is here
In their own words:
The Retro Show is a classic car and bike show with a difference: Unlike most shows where you park up in a field and sip tea, this is an action-packed day where you can take part in the racing and show & shine whatever type of retro machinery you have.
Retro Show is open to all retro vehicles including cars, bikes, scooters and lorries from the 1950’s to the 1980’s. Featuring: all day RWYB, Drag Demos, Show & Shine, Traders, Auto Jumble, Club Stands, Weekend Camping, Vehicles 4 Sale Paddock, Evening Entertainment, Fun Fair Rides and more.
If fuel injection, traction control, power steering, and 27 different airbags are your idea of motoring hell, then you’ll feel at home at the Retro Show. Here you’ll only find real cars and bikes with real style unmolested by Eurocrats. We are talking dirty-hands motoring for those who know how to check their oil, but like to use their cars on a daily basis too. Sounds good? See you there!
I've been to this show a few times, and it really is a great day out. Take warm clothing though, just in case we don't have a heatwave, as it gets very cold there.
You can just wander round 100's of retro cars & watch the drag strip fun, or pay to "run what ya brung" (sic). I still think it would be great fun to see some Panda's trundling down the strip (no-one has been brave enough so far), and we'd get our money's worth compared to something doing a quick 1/4 mile!
I have an application form ready to go, and will organise again as a joint Fiat Forum and Fiat Motor Club stand for insurance purposes.
I'm thinking about applying for the minimum 10 cars, but would prefer not to look silly by applying for way more than we are likely to get.
I appreciate people may change their minds etc, but can anyone interested please add themselves to the attendee list above? I'll make a firm decision over the space applied for in a couple of weeks, based on likely numbers.
One more thing, this isn't only for "classic" Panda's, even though I'm hoping to get some there. Anything I consider retro is fine - my definition isn't the same as outlined on their website. Based on other years, anything oldish, retroish, or interesting is fine. I wouldn't want to be faced with all the cars being outside their definition, but give me an idea of your likely vehicle & I'll keep an eye on this.
The stand I'm applying for will give us a space to park within the show (if you turn up without being part of a club you're shovelled off into public parking & aren't on display). You DO need to purchase a ticket as well as the stand pass - details are on the website and advance prices will still be valid until a week before the event.
Cost in advance is £12 for the Sunday only. I will be sending a booking form at the end of April (latest), and am happy to include anyone in this (I already have to pay a £6 booking fee for the stand, so there's no need to pay on a separate order) - I'll need you to sort me out the £12 plus enough to cover the postage, if you want to do it that way.
So, over to everyone - who's interested?
Cheers, Gavin.
NO STAND THIS YEAR DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST.
