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AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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02/02/2018 13:06
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I have been speaking to Phil Ward about the event this year. He assures me that the entry issues we had last year have been addressed and should not recur. Much of the museum refurbishment work is completed so space will not be an issue - for example the finishing straight has reopened and been extended. I have asked for a block of 30 spaces to be reserved for coupes. The emphasis for this year's track demos is classics. Speak to Phil directly if you are interested. http://www.auto-italia.co.uk/events.aspPlease add your name to the list if you plan on going. 1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo) 2. Lappers 3. 4. etc.
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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02/02/2018 18:03
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Please add your name to the list if you plan on going.
1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo) 2. Lappers 3. Tim16V 4. 5. 6. etc.
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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02/02/2018 21:11
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Please add your name to the list if you plan on going.
1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo) 2. Lappers 3. Tim16V 4. Ballypete 5. 6. etc.
Doris the 1998 Portofino Blue 20V and Zoe the 1999 Alfa Romeo 916 Spider Bog standard needn't be boring...
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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02/02/2018 22:03
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1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo) 2. Lappers 3. Tim16V 4. Ballypete 5. Dave p 6.
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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03/02/2018 22:35
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There is a "secret" entrance to the site off Brooklands Drive, up near the Mercedes Benz world. We stumbled upon this entrance the year before last and managed to sneak in with a select group of Ferrari owners. The guys on the gate tried to block us from coming in after treating the Ferrari guys like VIPs... I'm sure this had nothing to with the fact we were driving old Fiats Hopefully they can sort themselves out this year. In previous years this has always been a great event. Have fun everyone.
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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05/02/2018 19:45
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1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo) 2. Lappers 3. Tim16V 4. Ballypete 5. Dave p 6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT) 7.
Looking forward to making my first appearance with the club and getting to know a few members!
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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15/02/2018 12:00
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The organisers have confirmed to me that there will be more space allocated to us this year than there was last year.
1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo) 2. Lappers 3. Tim16V 4. Ballypete 5. Dave p 6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT) 7.
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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22/02/2018 11:57
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Have just been sent a copy of the site plan. We are in the "Special Fiats" section at the top of the restored Start and Finish straight. Click here for the map.
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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22/02/2018 12:27
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Hi sorry to sound daft but is this just put your name down and turn up. I'm re-emerging from quite a few years of non Coupe activity, have just done a partial restore on my Ink Black 20VT and would like to get involved again now she's all up and running and looking good! I now nothing about this event but would be interested in participating.
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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22/02/2018 13:55
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Yes, just put your name down and turn up. You can just pay on the gate but it is cheaper if you buy tickets in advance and it may be quicker entry on the day. Here's a link.
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
[Re: PeteP]
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22/02/2018 14:21
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Right ok well count me in then. So I just buy the tickets on the website but turn up to a pre-arranged parking space organised here?
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
[Re: PeteP]
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14/03/2018 08:47
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1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo) 2. Lappers 3. Tim16V 4. Ballypete 5. Dave p 6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT) 7. Serg1 8. Wink 9. Jamesyboy5593
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
[Re: PeteP]
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14/03/2018 10:40
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Just to be clear (from those who have been before), I'm taking other with me but don't want to pay for them upfront in case the cancel, so I can just turn up as pay on the gate on the day right. The website says if the museum get full you have to go off an used a park and ride etc. So how will they know I have a reserved space? is someone going to create some sort of pass from here?
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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14/03/2018 11:42
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Just go, They won't cancel the event and even if they did you would be refunded by Brooklands Museum Trust.
It will be slower to get in if you pay at the gate, but then that is your choice.
The marshals will direct you to the area reserved for the coupes. They know what coupes look like!
If you arrive so late that there is no room in the museum grounds you will be directed to an overflow car park next door which is just a short walk to the entrance.
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We must all do our part for the planet. I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
[Re: PeteP]
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14/03/2018 11:55
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No I meant if my friends cancel wanting to come I didn't want to buy their tickets upfront for nothing. OK well I have put my name down on the list here so I will be there. Be good to have some 3D Coupe chat.
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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14/03/2018 13:50
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Ah, I follow you now James.
It will just be a little slower getting in as they say they will have a separate lane for cars with prepaid tickets.
See you with the others at the top end of the finishing straight then.
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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28/03/2018 04:13
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. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo) 2. Lappers 3. Tim16V 4. Ballypete 5. Dave p 6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT) 7. Serg1 8. Wink 9. Jamesyboy5593 10. MrC 11. Mark_D
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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01/04/2018 23:56
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1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo) 2. Lappers 3. Tim16V 4. Ballypete 5. Dave p 6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT) 7. Serg1 8. Wink 9. Jamesyboy5593 10. MrC 11. Mark_D 12. moongrey99plus
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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03/04/2018 10:47
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I will be there, but in '59 1500 PF Cabrio - MB world track demo
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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03/04/2018 16:30
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The Test Hill run needs to be pre-booked this year.
If anyone would like to take part please PM me with an email address and I will forward a copy of the application form.
Last entry date is Friday 20th April, any applications after then will go on a reserve list.
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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06/04/2018 12:54
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Count me in
1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo) 2. Lappers 3. Tim16V 4. Ballypete 5. Dave p 6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT) 7. Serg1 8. Wink 9. Jamesyboy5593 10. MrC 11. Mark_D 12. Ray
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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07/04/2018 18:33
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add me and my dad coupe1964 to the list thank you
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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07/04/2018 19:02
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1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo) 2. Lappers 3. Tim16V 4. Ballypete 5. Dave p 6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT) 7. Serg1 8. Wink 9. Jamesyboy5593 10. MrC 11. Mark_D 12. Ray 13. Coupekid 14. Coupe1964
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
[Re: Gunzi]
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08/04/2018 07:27
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Count us in. We’ve been going to this for ten years now (best Italian themed show of the year) but this will be the first time in a Coupe.
1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo) 2. Lappers 3. Tim16V 4. Ballypete 5. Dave p 6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT) 7. Serg1 8. Wink 9. Jamesyboy5593 10. MrC 11. Mark_D 12. Ray 13. Coupekid 14. Coupe1964 15. BBKing
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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02/05/2018 11:19
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I have just been advised by Phil Ward that we will now be relocated to the banking at the end of the Start & Finish Straight.
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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02/05/2018 13:55
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Handbrakes at the ready folks More like bring a brick. My handbrake is just something to play with while I'm rolling backwards down a hill.
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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02/05/2018 18:18
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Yes please John, they are self supporting with the aid of a coupe wheel.
In any case we are on the flatter part of the banking next to the start and finish straight.
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We must all do our part for the planet. I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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02/05/2018 20:42
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The position gets worse every year. I will be there with my Dad as usual but we are just parking my Golf in the main car park.....
Now in the 400+ bhp club!
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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03/05/2018 17:13
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what gate are we using to get in thank you
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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03/05/2018 18:45
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The Campbell Gate off the B374 Brooklands Road. It will be signposted "Italian cars only" at the turn off. View of junction from Weybridge direction. https://goo.gl/maps/HSRX6yVF26wView of junction from Byfleet direction https://goo.gl/maps/8H1zyVfF3Tp
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We must all do our part for the planet. I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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I'm coming with the father and father in law, already put my name down but just want to doubly check as it's my first time...
So you just arrive at this entrance, pay on the gate and someone will direct you where to go simply by recognising your make of car. Or do I literally have to say "I'm in a Fiat Coupe and I have a space reserved with all the other Fiat Coupe's, where do I go please?"
Looking forward to it anyway, weather looks to be good (ish).
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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04/05/2018 09:03
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So you just arrive at this entrance, pay on the gate and someone will direct you where to go simply by recognising your make of car.
Yes.
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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04/05/2018 09:13
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Great, see you guys tomorrow and I mustn't forget a wheel chock!!
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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I'll be there but not with a coupé... Been frantically trying to find a tool to get the locking wheel nuts off today but no luck. So I've ordered a tool. Don't fancy chancing it with no way to get the wheel off if, in the unlikely event of a puncture. I just know my luck though. So we'll be coming topless. If you see a white TT roadster with some pink headed bloke driving it could be me... give us a toot
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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04/05/2018 21:28
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See you all there- am coming in Doris now my next door neighbour has moved the 2 toms of sand and hardcore from in front of my garage!
Doris the 1998 Portofino Blue 20V and Zoe the 1999 Alfa Romeo 916 Spider Bog standard needn't be boring...
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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04/05/2018 21:28
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1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo) 2. Lappers 3. Tim16V 4. Ballypete 5. Dave p 6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT) 7. Serg1 8. Wink 9. Jamesyboy5593 10. MrC 11. Mark_D 12. Ray 13. Coupekid 14. Coupe1964 15. BBKing 16. Jarofjam 17. Jamesyboy 5593 See you all tomorrow
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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04/05/2018 22:36
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I'll be along too with my son Tim, I'll be in the blue 124 Spider ('17 reg) probably parked next to my son's red Punto Evo in the "ordinary Fiat" section. I was going to bring the Pearl Plus but not used the Spider much this year...
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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Yep a 5 hr round trip to be parked round the back of a shed lol
Doris the 1998 Portofino Blue 20V and Zoe the 1999 Alfa Romeo 916 Spider Bog standard needn't be boring...
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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I was a bit miffed not to have been taking the Coupé today. But when I saw where everyone was parked I was glad I hadn't Also glad that I didn't take in our chairs and stuff. None of the coupés were parked together so no real focal point or chance for everyone to meet. The event also seemed far too over sold and there were far too many modern / brand new Lambo's and Ferrari's, many keen to let everyone hear their motors bouncing off the limiter. For me the beauty of this event has always the balance between classic and modern cars, today there was little balance. Modern Exotica had pride of place, with most classics stuck out the back. I won't be gong again
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
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I used to really like Brooklands, it along with Stanford hall were two of my favourite meets each year. We were usually granted a reasonable, if not great, spot and thus it used to be one of the best attended meets by Fiat coupé owners, often pulling close to 40 Coupés. When the weather forecast was poor we still turned out and one year even managed to get space in the now Ferrari only parking area. In recent years I have much preferred the Brands Hatch event, just a shame that has limited spaces Today was not all wasted though - on the way out we spotted a Porsche dealership and Trish got to have her first look at a Boxter, though sadly they didn't have a 718.
Last edited by Barmybob; 05/05/2018 19:57.
Gone Audi mad!
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
[Re: PeteP]
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05/05/2018 18:19
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It was nice to meet a few members but real shame there was no focal point for us Coupe owners - oh well.
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
[Re: PeteP]
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05/05/2018 18:50
05/05/2018 18:50
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What is going on with this event? Did not go this year and it sounds like the issues experienced last year have got even worse; I think the organiser needs to think about what AutoItalia at Brooklands has now become for the many..... an expensive overcrowded car park. The treatment of FCCUK has appeared to be worse since he sold his Coupe :(, maybe that's just a coincidence. The great social event for FCCUK that it once was has lost it's way. I agree time for a different venue. AROC Alfa Day last year at Hever Castle was how it should be done.
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
[Re: PeteP]
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05/05/2018 20:19
05/05/2018 20:19
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To be honest I said the other day when I heard the coupes would be on the banked part of the old track somewhere, I knew you would be out of the way and mixed with all the other cars as thats always been like an overflow if you like. Years ago used to have a great spot with upto 50 Coupes all together. Each year has got worse for the Coupes unfortunately.
I went with my Dad and left his beautiful Plus at home as we expected this so came in the Audi and walked in equals no disappointment!
So all that aside, I say it was much better than last year when the place was a messy building site with rubbish weather. Today was very busy yes but the weather made if you ask me. Also I think they got their act together a little more on the food side of things.
I enjoyed it.
P.S you want track action and organisation I recommend Festival Italia at Brands in August. Went last year and it was a stand out day for me and again the weather was perfect!
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Now in the 400+ bhp club!
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
[Re: PeteP]
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05/05/2018 21:43
05/05/2018 21:43
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Guys it was good to meet a few of you but yeah it wasn't quite what I though it would be. The drive there and the sun were the best things unfortunately.
The plot we had was not great, to out of the way and how many modern Ferrari/Lambos do you need to see all at once??
Anyway not a bad day but doubt id go again. Pleased to blow the cobwebs out of my Coupe though, no traffic on M4 back to Bristol meant I seriously gave it some!
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
[Re: PeteP]
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06/05/2018 08:17
06/05/2018 08:17
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Get yourselves to the Silverstone Classic this year. A few of us are already going (see events).
Yes, a bit expensive but, it's well organised, food is ok, if your camping you can have a beer or three plus there's a lot of racing and the night entertainment is fantastic.
Fast as FCCUK.org
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
[Re: PeteP]
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06/05/2018 20:17
06/05/2018 20:17
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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018
[Re: PeteP]
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06/06/2018 20:36
06/06/2018 20:36
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The sad thing is it's not really AutoItalia's fault. I had previously spoken to them and they assured me that the problem would not happen this year.
They allocated sufficient space for us to be all together, but the Brooklands Museum marshals parked anything Fiat in our allocated space after the first 3 coupes had arrived.
I have to say that if it ain't expensive or its make begins with an A, then Brooklands staff don't appear to give a toss.
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We must all do our part for the planet. I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
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