Toyota racing at Lydden hill race circuit 17th July 2010

[The Beach]

Hi all

A reminder that racing at Lydden hill will soon be upon us.

If you dont know of the existance of Lydden hill you should ;)

This is the home of rally cross for many years.
Ive been to watch racing there since the 1980's wether it be cars, bikes and even truck racing. (years ago myself and a felllow apprentice made some wheel spacers for Pat Dorans RS 200 rallycross car!!!!!)

Pat Dorans family now manage the curcuit.

Its the only cuircuit i know that keeps you in the thick of the action as you can virtually see all the track where ever you stand. :+: :+:

http://www.lyddenracecircuit.co.uk/

Im looking for numbers to attend asap, as i will try and sort out a prime spot for the our cars to be positioned.

[old petrolhead]

Stuart Goodacre & I will be attending in our official capacities to present the Driver of the Day Trophy on behalf of the Club. Hope we get a good attendance. I have never been there so I look forward to a new experience. It sounds a lot like Malory Park :wave:

[Alan SE]

Linda Mark and myself will be there as well. We'll bring the gazebo and the flag. Who fancies a BBQ? By the way Barry said he would be coming as well. :+:

[unowho]

Yep I am planning to be there too :wave:

A BBQ sounds good Alan :+: , although that has probably sent the weather in a downward spiral :lol: :lol:

Debs

[The Beach]

Good start Guys. names to the list please.

1. Lee Beach
2. Alan, Linda and Mark.
3. Stuart Goodacre
4. Richard (Club Chairman)
5. Barry Banks
6. Debs
7.
8.
9.
10..............etc

[pistol pete]

[
1. Lee Beach
2. Alan, Linda and Mark.
3. Stuart Goodacre
4. Richard (Club Chairman)
5. Barry Banks
6. Debs
7. Pistol/kel/lil D
8.
9.
10.

[Ben]

I'll pop over in the Zed :)

1. Lee Beach
2. Alan, Linda and Mark.
3. Stuart Goodacre
4. Richard (Club Chairman)
5. Barry Banks
6. Debs
7. Pistol/kel/lil D
8. Ben Edwards
9.
10.

[The Beach]

Hey the numbers are looking good :D
Be good to see you ben

Im trying to think of a meeting point before going to the track?
Services between Brenley Cornmer , Faversham and Canterbury on the A2? :think:

Any other suggestions?

[Ben]

Services between Brenley Cornmer , Faversham and Canterbury on the A2? :think:


That works for me :+:

what sort of time?

[The Beach]

Got to sort time out.
depends how early(or late) the racing starts.
Will confirm soon :+:

[The Beach]

hi all

Ive now put a posting on imoc hoping to attract even more people to attend as mk1 and mk2 cars will be racing at lydden.

post listed under events on imoc.

Catch you all soon

Lee

[gadget225]

im hoping to be there as well :+:

[Alan SE]

We'll be presenting a trophy to the best driver of the day on behalf of the club so it will be nice to have lots of support for the drivers!

[The Beach]

im hoping to be there as well :+:


Hey Mark

See you twice in one year???

Now thats a record breaker :D

[The Beach]

Hi all

Ive been thinking about a place to meet before attending the race meeting at Lydden.

As the days events start at 9 am i suggest meeting at The Holiday Inn Express, Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9HX at approx 8.15am

This is approx 20 mins drive from the track.

For anyone who wants to meet before hand i suggest the Farthing Corner services (east bound) between junction 4 and 5 on the M2 and then onto the Holiday Inn.
Medway area members know farthing corner well and can meet others coming down from the M25 area (Alan, Debs Ben etc)

Approx time from farthing corner to holiday inn is again approx 20 mins.

Anyone wish to make comment please do so.
Im still trying to confirm the race day schedule and will post asap.

See you all soon

Lee

[The Beach]

hello all

looking for actual numbers to attend the racing meet at lydden please.

Also feed back for my suggested meet points please.

Cheers.

lee

[Ben]

I'll be there. Harbledown meeting point is fine for me :)

Final list (copy and paste as usual):

1. Lee Beach
2. Ben
3.
4.
5.
6.

[unowho]

Yep I'm still up for this :+: :+:

1. Lee Beach
2. Ben
3. Debs
4.
5.
6.

[old petrolhead]

Stuart Goodacre & I will be attending in our official capacities to present the Driver of the Day Trophy on behalf of the Club. Hope we get a good attendance. I have never been there so I look forward to a new experience. It sounds a lot like Malory Park :wave:


This arrangement has been changed. Stuart & I cannot make it & Alan Cayzer has the trophy for the "Driver of the Day " award. Thanks Alan.

Have a great time it`s a good days racing. :+:

[The Beach]

Hi all

A little update of the days events.

it sounds rather good to me!!!!

Click the link below for full details including the timetable of qualifying and races.

http://www.classictouringcars.com/

[Alan SE]

I'm pretty sure the following so far are coming;
1. Lee Beach
2. Ben
3. Alan, Linda and mark
4. Steve Kingsnorth
5. Pete Mason
6. Mark Bailey
7. Barry Banks
8. Debs

And an Update:
The address of Lydden Hill is. A2 Dover Road. CT4 6RX

The event is being televised

Lee will be at The Holiday Inn Express, Upper Harbledown, Canterbury CT2 9HX at 8.15 (approx 20mins from the circuit)

Alan and Steve are meeting outside the Hilton Hotel (Posher than the HIE!!) at the QE2 Bridge Dartford Crossing at 9.30.

If anyone wants to join us at either meeting point for a convoy to the circuit just post a reply here and we'll wait for you.

Cheers
Alan

[sloopeh]

hi all i am fair weather enthusiast - if it is bright and sunny i will see you there too. Will probably meet with you at dartford but i fi am not there dont wait for me!

[Alan SE]

Hi Jon

If the sun is out or due to come out that day we'll keep a look out for you. Hope you do make it though
Cheers
Alan

[Ben]

Hi all. Just to let you know, I will now be going direct to the circuit for around 10.30ish. See everyone there :)

[gadget225]

Yep I'm still up for this :+: :+:

1. Lee Beach
2. Ben
3. Debs
4.mark bailey
5.
6.

[unowho]

Just got back from a brilliant day, brilliant racing, no carnage :-: :lol: :lol:
Hopefully someone will post pic's, I took me camera, but no pic's :shifty: too busy cooking or chatting :think:

[Alan SE]

Yep that was quite a day, really enjoyed it but the time went so quickly. I'll upload some photos after the weekend, I don't think I'm going to get time tomorrow. If anyone else took photos please do upload them as I'm more of a snapper than David Bailey.

[Ben]

Few pics from the day...

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/P1050918-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/P1050915-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/P1050911-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/P1050908-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/P1050907-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/P1050903-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/P1050902-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/P1050901-1.jpg

Nothing much this time I'm afraid... got a bit lazy with the camera seeing as I have several hundred MR2 pictures :lol:

[gadget225]

i agree alan i think everybody enjoyed the day i know i did

[Alan SE]

Hi guys and girls. We’re glad to hear you all enjoyed yourselves at Lydden. It makes it so much more enjoyable when there’s a crowd so give yourselves a pat on the back for helping to make this a great day out. Here are some photos;

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/002-1.jpg

Start of the first race

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/003-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/010-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/006-1.jpg

The racing is close

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/007-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/011-1.jpg

Very close

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/019-1.jpg

Between races

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/020-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/022-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/023-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/024-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/026-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/028-1.jpg

It’s time for lunch

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/029-1.jpg

And a cuppa

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/032-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/034-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/036-1.jpg

Waiting for the final race

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/040-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/043-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/044-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/045-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/050-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/054-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/055-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/056-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/057-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/061-1.jpg
http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/068-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2010/07/075-1.jpg

[gadget225]

if anyone wants to see more pictures of the day click on this link https://markbailey.homeserver.com/lyddonhill/