c13ush Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 or a god of tyresmoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted June 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 [ QUOTE ] or a god of tyresmoke [/ QUOTE ] let my get my contracting venture off the ground people and then i`ll see what i can do..... At the moment my future in income/work is secured to a certain degree but really need to get something off the ground a.s.a.p Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 [ QUOTE ] or a god of tyresmoke [/ QUOTE ] A legend in his own trainers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted June 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 [ QUOTE ] Riz, Lemme know if you need a hand organising. Any MODs wanna assist ? Chris_P wanna help ? Inigo, got any contacts that would be interested in such an event ? Cheers, Caroline [/ QUOTE ] Sorry i didnt reply with a straight answer.... yes help is most welcome, like i said ive not done anything like this before. Santa pea pod has loads of events already done.... but on their site it doesnt mention hire costs etc for say 2 days? Sat/Sun? Santa pea pod seems like a good venue.... what facilities are there? Thanks for help hun Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARACTERE 007 Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 focus eye riz san, DELEGATE oh yellow trainered one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3_DSG_SPORT Posted June 12, 2004 Report Share Posted June 12, 2004 im up for a national tsn meet at santa pod. im sure i can grab my bro and cousin and few friends too to add up the numbers. unlikely to stay for a couple days though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moschops Posted June 12, 2004 Report Share Posted June 12, 2004 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [/ QUOTE ] go for it mate remember "if you organise it, they will come" [/ QUOTE ] Yeah right, I've attempted to organise something for next month for TSN'ers at Castle Combe and only one person has contacted me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopsta Posted June 12, 2004 Report Share Posted June 12, 2004 This should be interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted June 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2004 [ QUOTE ] This should be interesting [/ QUOTE ] Yeah very interesting indeedy Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 I'm sure you will be able to pull it off Riz! You can do it Riz!! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyPence Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 everyone can club together and make it a go'er. theres already been a few helping hands come forward so its gonna happen imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARACTERE 007 Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 if it happens ill be there!.... you can do it boyo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted June 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 You know what would be really cool..... going to TopGear and doing some laptimes on Stigs circuit Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John32 Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 If thats a serious thought let me know - friend of a friend......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 The track is used by many companys including TOPGEAR it probably isn't as difficult to organise as you think, specially if there is a friend of a friend involved Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted June 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Yeah it would be a good idea. Do they have any attractions? Maybe they could make it a bumper episode All im thinking is that if a National meet is to be done that the retail and entertainment side of things will be difficult. If some international members are coming over its got to be worth it for them too. Santa pea pod is good but also the question of entertainment arises.... all we can do is drag races? or do they have open spaces for tracks and max speed runs etc. If eveybody chipped in could we afford a day or two at the TopGear studio`s with show cars etc.... Im just trying to think of something which would fit into 2-3days with lots of activities to be had..... mini-shops etc.... tuners.... and other companies who wish to participate in the event. All ideas at the moment...... but all input on what the memebers think would be grateful... afterall its not about just me... but the whole of the Tyresmoke members. Where is Bison/Blue? mmmm wonder what they think about this afterall im not really in a position to authorize. Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted June 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 [ QUOTE ] The track is used by many companys including TOPGEAR it probably isn't as difficult to organise as you think, specially if there is a friend of a friend involved Dave [/ QUOTE ] Really oooo do you think the site could support alot of Tyresmoke members? Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John32 Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 OK wheels set in motion will let you know. Not sure what facilities they have available - I know its a bit out of the way. Would we be better considering somewhere like Bedford Autodrome, Goodwood, etc. who are used to doing corporate days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted June 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 [ QUOTE ] OK wheels set in motion will let you know. Not sure what facilities they have available - I know its a bit out of the way. Would we be better considering somewhere like Bedford Autodrome, Goodwood, etc. who are used to doing corporate days? [/ QUOTE ] mmm i dunno.... so many things to look into... thanks for you help dude Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Hmm not sure really, was up there Wednesday, and truth be told, I dont think you could have a huge amount of fun with 200 + people turning up, the studios are suprisingly small and there are companies working there, so the opportunity of stands etc is probably minimal, however if you could get track clearance (don't forget you'd have to arrange saftey, ambulance teams etc) it would be a ball - and you never know who's watching, maybe the Topgear producer might be interested in giving TSN some air time! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARACTERE 007 Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 so are we going to make this into a tsn national track day meet then..or am i being thick?...(sorry missed reading about 4 pages) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 I think to make it a TSN track meet it should be at a proper track eg silverstone or brands or something (if it happens as a track event) they have everything set-up better than an air strip. Plus the Topgear track is a bugger to get to really ! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted June 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Silverstone??? Bet it costs billions to hire out Keep the idea`s flowing... What about a cannonball style event Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botang Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 This is why I suggested having a club area at trax. The event comprises of retail areas in the paddock area, so lots of tuning bits and pieces such as intercoolers, samco hoses, etc. This area is a bit Max Powerish and they have quite a lot of show cars too but the benefit of it being a bit max powerish is that they bring lots of ladies with them Behind the paddock area they have all the club parking areas. Loads of different clubs attend, right from the Corsa boys through RS owners and up to Jap Clubs and the like. All of the club parking areas are inside the track not left out in a carpark somewhere. They have a 0-60 mph sprint area won last year by a twin engine Nova in 2.3 seconds I think. They have an area dedicated to stereos and DB drag racing if your into that. Last but not least they have the track, Silverstone circuit gets used for mini track days throughout the day itself, you dont get too much time out on track but its not too expensive either. Obviously Silverstone is fairly central in the country so should be fairly easy to get to for most people. It would be a mission to set up your own event, and to find a day that suited most people and I cant imagine many retailers willing to give up their weekend for a first time event. Just an idea for you to consider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moschops Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Okay here's my 2p's worth. I've been here and done that..... If your gonna organise a day for purely TSN members then you have decide what sort of venue people want. Do you want Drag Racing/Sprints etc or a Track Day If the day is for TSN people only then the hire of a suitable venue will not be cheap £2k plus easy. I helped the RS Owners club get back into Castle Combe (CC) after having the Bristol and Swindon Groups regional day at Longleat the previous years. Both groups had very little money in the coffers and we had to stump up £2.5k for the hire of the circuit. Luckily for us the money could be paid after the event was held but we had to put down a "nice" deposit. If the event failed 6 of us would have had to dip our hands into our pockets and stump up the remainder. Ouch...I hear some of say. Because the RSOC had not used Castle Combe for many years we had to start afresh to attract people/venders/Trade stands to the event. We also set up a CC committe which met regularly to catch up on progress with certain details and also to discuss how we would run (or ruin) the day. We invited over 100 traders, we had use of the paddock, we had to use the facilities at CC as we were not allowed to invite burger vans as the onsite restuarant/canteen would have got upset (this money stayed in house) this also included Ice Cream vendors. We also did our own security/admission. Castle Combe supplied the Fire crews/St John's and marshalls as part of the hire of the circuit. We would charge everyone admission and also issue track passes to those people who wanted to take their cars on the track, this was done by post, in the event that we had spare passes left these would be sold on the day. I think we charged about £65 for members of the RSOC and £70 for non-members at the first event. I think the basic admission was £5 per person. Track passes included admission for one person. Traders we charged £25.( very cheap!!!) We had a concours event and also some stuff for the kiddies to play on (bouncey castle/face painting). So to the day itself, very few traders replied and those that did and turned up had a brilliant day, we sold all the track passes and made a nice profit on the day. Most of the those traders still attend today. Its hard work and you need a committed team of people to make it work NOT just one person. Don't forget you will need to arrive early to set up the event (we used to go on the Friday evening to mark up and put up signs) and also stay afterwards to tidy up the place and clear up any litter and rubbish left behind. In subsequent years, the profit has gone up, and we used the security team that CC offered to us to check passes and take any admission fees on the day (as the first year was a nightmare ). CC then take out of the money made on the day at the gate for the following years deposit/payment and whats left gets split between the two groups and Castle Combe. We made it work purely down to effort and commitment, we had a good band of people who wanted it to work. When it goes well everyone lets you know, and when it gone "Pete Tong" everyones on your case . We made a few mistakes the first year, but these were addressed the following year. Now some years on it is one of the "BEST" events in the RSOC calender. Well sorry for the ramble, hope its of some help? If you want to come along to this years events its on Saturday July 10th, details have been posted on this forum and also in the Trackmeets forum. I will try and find out how much Santa Pod and Castle Combe is to hire these days. I hope TSN will have such a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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