tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56015027196292790342023-06-21T05:14:25.761+01:00Campervanspeedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784161868348965604noreply@blogger.comBlogger238125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601502719629279034.post-1908051549869123512015-11-15T14:00:00.000+00:002015-11-15T16:54:25.178+00:00The last White Lion meetA few years ago we heard about a local classic car meet run by former BTCC racer Jerry Mahony. It was held in the carpark and adjacent field by his antiques centre on the A30. Unlike most breakfast meets it was themed each time, allowing a different marque or type of car to shine. After a comment a year ago about a VW themed event one joined the calendar for the penultimate event. Sadly December marks the end of the road for the meetings. The land is to be sold on for development and the space for a couple of hundred cars lost. Its a shame, but understandable, its prime land right on the A30, close to the M3 and London as well as Blackbushe airport. I had a quick chat to Jerry at the end of today and he was sad to see them ending. <br />
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For a VW themed meet it seemed right to bring both the Camper and Beetle along and we joined some fellow dubbers from LTV and other clubs to give a 20+ strong line up of Golfs, Campers and Beetles.<br />
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As we arrived and parked up we met with 911 owner and chum Steve for breakfast, with a chill in the air we headed inside to the cafe instead of braving the outdoor stand. There was a bit of a wait, but coffee and sausage sarnies made up for it. Once stuffed we headed outside to explore.<br />
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This quartet of Deloreans added a space age feel to the carpark.<br />
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With good weather and the waterlogged field closed off, parking was becoming an issue, double parking the cars meant it was busy, but nobody grumbled and people were happy to move and allow others out when needed.<br />
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Jaguar Daimler as ever were well represented with E-Types and XKs lined up.<br />
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Later on a few very cool retro rides style cars appeared including this really low MGB.<br />
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As the carpark started to clear a few more cars pulled in, this Mini was a good colour match for the split. The pickup next it dwarfed the 60s look racer and its flatbed would have comfortably swallowed it whole.<br />
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With one last photo of the remaining trio of LTVers we headed off for home. <br />
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We'll do our best to make it to the Christmas meeting in December and see out the very last White Lion Antiques meeting.<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Steve. </span></b></i>speedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784161868348965604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601502719629279034.post-66437740921244415672015-11-07T17:00:00.000+00:002015-11-15T19:45:48.928+00:00Drenched on the TempestAfter last years damp Tempest Rally I was hoping for some good weather. Sadly the day dawned overcast and got worse as the hours ticked by. Between my brother and I we had decided not to waste a day chasing the cars through the stages. I had to drop Kim and Lily off to collect our car and was half way towards the first stage so decided to chance it. With wellies and coat and camera gear stowed under my jumper I trudged through the trees. Our usual corner on the Warren stage was being run in reverse this year and had new green and white tape. Following some serious incidents on stages around the world, marshals were being cautious and keeping spectators even further back than usual. The places we watched last year were now deep within the tree line offering virtually no view, coupled with some new trees that have grown up it was not a good start.<br />
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The 2WD cars came blasting round the hairpin. Mud and gravel kicking up as they struggled for traction in the worsening conditons. I swapped from side to side of the corner trying to get a good view.<br />
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Looking for a new angle I clambered through the undergrowth back up the stage finding a nice spot high above an uphill straight. The cars came down a short hill through a big puddle before coming up hill and past a little ridge and on to the hairpin I'd just been stood at. Following the safety instructions it looked ideal. Above the road and on the inside of the gentle curve. The marshal on point had different ideas though and I was asked to get "photos of a couple of cars then move on as it wasn't a spectator area" Also in this area were the marshals friends. Two teenagers with a go-pro style camera stood right on the edge of the road and what looked to be their dad with his SLR wandering back and forth across the road and standing on the outside of the turn. They were there long before I arrived and were still there as I left the stage at the end. I only want to spectate where its safe to do so and always follow the guidance from the marshals, but I felt he should have asked the same of his friends as well. Rant over! I got a few good shots as the cars bottomed out in the dip.<br />
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Heading back to the car I was damp all over, but the rain had eased and almost stopped. I decided to chance another stage so headed for the Rushmoor service park to see the 4WDs. The 2WDs were just entering service as I arrived so I headed in to the park. Mk1 and 2 Escorts were being cleaned and spannered along with various MGs and an old Ford Anglia.<br />
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As the last car headed out of service the rain lashed down even harder and the wind got up. My plan to hang around for the 4WD stage and service looked like being a mistake so I started to head for the carpark once more to shelter and have a think. My mind was made up as I came to the exit of service and one mighty gust of wind resulted in several displaced portaloos. I got back to the car and headed for the warmth and dry of home.<br />
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Show organiser Martin is a keen Land Rover man and several were parked up with his along with an old favourite, a classic QTR truck.<br />
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Classic bikes were also out and the owner of this 1954 BSA Bantam let Lily try it for size.<br />
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From the bikes we started a long walk back through the show to the playground.<br />
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Cars of the show for me were the pair of Lancias that arrived just after us. A Flavia and Flaminia.<br />
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A group of Lotus arrived together and showed a wide range of the latest cars from Hethel.<br />
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With time running out we had a last look around and Lily practised numbers and letters by reading numberplates.<br />
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With it being five years since her first visit, we took another photo of her in front of the camper, this time she didn't need carrying!<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Steve. </span></b></i>speedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784161868348965604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601502719629279034.post-86724410692849142072015-09-19T20:00:00.000+01:002015-09-20T19:51:24.565+01:00Rallyday at Castle CombeA chance conversation at the RetroRides Gathering resulted in a pair of tickets dropping through my letterbox the week before the 15th Rallyday at Castle Combe, courtesy of Jamie my brother and I would be wandered round the Wiltshire circuit to the backdrop of WRC, GrpB and many other rally and road cars. The last time I went to Rallyday was a very wet 2006, despite the foggy start it was sunscreen and t-shirts all round. Parking near Quarry corner we walked through rows of club stands to the paddock.<br />
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As we reached the paddock and the rally cars proper it clear we were in for a treat, There cars from all eras right up to the latest WRC machines from M-Sport.<br />
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There was a special gathering of cars driven by the late Richards Burns, a local chap to me.<br />
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Every avenue we walked down held something different from a line of Stratos to Lada's GrpB VFTS<br />
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With the on track action not far off we decided to head back to the car for lunch and to catch the action at Quarry. While kneeling down to get a shot of a car I caught sight of a pair of cars that were all wings. A pair of Quattros were bubbling past, one an S1, the other a bonkers Pike Peak version.<br />
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At Quarry we watched the last of the track sessions go round before the 4x4 group entertained the crowds on a course laid out along the infield area.<br />
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First out on the stage was Ari Vatanen in his old 1976 championship winning Mk2 Escort. Followed by Elfyn Evans in this years M-Sport Fiesta WRC, he performed multiple doughnuts at each corner...on each lap. The crowd loved it.<br />
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Slowly roasting in the sunshine we decided to head round to the startline for an explore and some shelter.<br />
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With a last look round we waited for the stage to end before they parked all the cars up on track for the public to walk around them. A chance to get really close to machines, some still hot from the action minutes before.<br />
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With the time getting on we took the slow walk back to the car and home. A brilliant day out and with the 30th anniversary of GrpB next year, maybe a return visit!<br />
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Wandering down the hill there was a really good variety of classics on show. MGs and TVRs, rubbed arches with Alfas and Morgan.<br />
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Into the carpark we had a look down the kitcar and replica line. There were plenty of Caterhams and Cobras with a massive McLaren and some Jaguars. While not the real deal, they were still impressive to look at.<br />
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Mid way down, Lily spied the ice cream van, a new and very welcome addition to such a warm day. With a cone in hand she was happy to let me take some photos as we walked round. The glorious DB5 convertible the pick of the bunch for me.<br />
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In the corner of the carpark, a trio of Vauxhall/Opels stood. A big Carlton with Calibra and Monza, all seemed to be owned by the same chap.<br />
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A last walk up the field gave Lily a chance to take a few photos with some help. Se was a fan of the Nash and of course her Beetle!<br />
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<br />speedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784161868348965604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601502719629279034.post-53950800466800252582015-08-02T19:30:00.006+01:002015-08-02T19:31:47.732+01:00Thames Valley Buses 100In 1915 the British Automobile Traction started a bus service from Reading to Maidenhead. To celebrate 100 years of the occasion the Thames Valley and Great Western Omnibus Trust decided to organise a display of buses that ran the route through the years on the new pedestrian area outside the recently renovated Reading Station. Walking through town we saw the first of the buses on its run.<br />
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As we approached the station there were hoards of bus spotters, they seem to breed them strange with an interesting aroma and no manners, pushing and shoving to get everyone out of the way was the order of the day sadly. We had a look around the trio of 1920s machines before climbing on the top deck of the the old WW1 London bus for a birdseye view.<br />
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After a quick lunch we headed to the bottom of the hill and the free rides. There were half a dozen buses do rides along the A4 on the old route. We opted for a fantastic ride on a 1962 Bristol coach to Twyford and back. There was no real queuing system and I could see we would soon get swamped by the stinky camera carriers, fortunately the cream and blue single decker pulled up next to us and we followed a couple on and headed straight for the back seat! The three of us safely at the back in the shade of the rear while the rest of the bus was bathed in sunshine from the greenhouse style roof.<br />
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Through town it was getting a bit warm, but on the A4 with the throttle open the cool breeze was lovely and we saw a different side of town before stopping in Twyford high street for a chance to get off. Lily and I nipped off to stretch our legs and get a photo before getting back on for the drive back.<br />
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Back down the A4 we had a convoy of Bristol buses with photographers at every junction snapping away. Back at the station we got off and headed for a cooling ice cream.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Steve.</b></i></span>speedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784161868348965604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601502719629279034.post-62444945668285478782015-07-12T20:00:00.000+01:002015-07-12T20:28:50.811+01:00The Friday gang Wally campoutIts now a tradition that one of the many camping trips of the year is to Wally with all Lily's little friends that used to meet up on a Friday. With most now in pre-school and with parents working it was a slow start. I roll in just after midday and found our spot under the trees at the end of the site.<br />
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Within a couple of hours I was pitched, showered and sipping ice cold cider in the chair before falling asleep reading a book! Soon the tranquillity was shattered by the arrival one after the other of the five families joining us.<br />
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Saturday dawned bright and sunny and soon everyone was up, pancakes were made for the kids and a variety of fried efforts fed the adults.<br />
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As is the norm we set off for town, coffees and lunches were taken to the Castle grounds where a picnic under the trees gave enough energy to climb to the top of the castle hill and back.<br />
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On to the splashpool to cool off and ice creams before the majority headed back to camp for the afternoon. A couple of us went hunter gatherer and bought meat for the BBQ.<br />
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Rain greeted us on Sunday, but it soon cleared and after a mammoth breakfast of bacon, black pudding & mushroom wraps with optional fried egg we packed away dry. The children sat and read books and before long it was goodbye time.<br />
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We trundled into the town and parked up for a quick walk round and a coffee before the slow cruise back. It was another successful weekend under canvas/tintop. The adults got to relax (a bit) and the kids all played nicely, there were no broken bones (just!) and now the planning begins for the next one!<br />
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The car show itself was weirdly split from an area in the middle, some odd bits at the side, two clubs by the trees and a couple of lines at the end. From looking at photos from previous years I was expecting some nice classics.....there were a few, but it mainly seemed to be some rather dodgy moderns. I'm not one to be snobby, but the Hyundai Coupe Club stand did nothing for me at all. Anyway, we had a look round some of the cars.<br />
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Lily had a go on hook a duck and was pleased with her sweetie haul, which she munched until we got to the reptile tent. Then the lure of hold a big snake was too much. The man did offer something smaller, but she was insistent on getting to grips with the 10kg Boa Constrictor.<br />
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A few more cars and we made it to the LTV stand. Some slightly cheesed off members had the same thought as us about the content of the show and were planning to leave ealry.<br />
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With our picnic under the trees over we clambered aboard the Beetle for the short drive down the the trains. For 50p a ride we hurtled round the two tracks and had drink before heading home. <br />
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Behind all the modern stuff were a few classic buses. The AEC Panarama a look back to a bygone age of A road trips and nasty upholstery.<br />
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After a trip through the bus wash in a Pink route double decker we clambered up to the top deck of the oldest bus in the fleet. An AEC Regent from the 1930s.<br />
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Lily got to try out the fastest bus in the world, the cow poo powered machine hitting the dizzy heights of 80.73mph at Brooklands<br />
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Heading over to the trade area we had a quick look round, disappointingly the usual "damaged stock sale" was no where to be seen. In previous years we have picked up some useful bargains here. Grabbing a burger we sat down.<br />
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After a ride on the teacups we had a walk round the camp site. Some people were making a weekend of it. I'm not sure I could find enough to amuse Lily for three days!<br />
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Heading around to the workshop Lily took charge of the camera for a bit.<br />
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After seeing everything twice we decided to head home. Its nice for a local supplier to throw its doors open, but its changed a lot since the first event with a free BBQ and sale bargains. Times change I guess.<br />
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Rolling in we were given a new pitch under some trees and pitched. The last of the showers eased up and the sun came out. With the three pitches filled we lazed out for the afternoon. The kids running together and the first of many trips to the old tractor.<br />
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After tea the temperature dropped as we got the kids ready for bed. With them all eventually tucked up we donned a variety of blankets and honchos to stave off the cold.<br />
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After a few hours chatter and freezing cold by now, the adults clambered under layers to sleep. A chilly nights sleep dawned sunny and bright. Awake we rustled up breakfast and planned the day.<br />
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The plan was the same as most years. Slow wander int town. Look round the shops, get some lunch and picnic by the castle. Let the kids burn off some energy up the hills before getting some meat in for a BBQ and relaxing round the campsite. First stop the tractor.<br />
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After raiding the charity and bookshops of town, Emma joined us from London for some food and a wander round the castle.<br />
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A trip to the local park gave the kids another chance to run around before we split up. Kelly took the kids back to the campsite for an ice cream. Kim and Emma headed for the fabric shop. Ian and myself headed for the local butchers. For years now we've been getting fantastic meat for here and once again they came up trumps with burgers, minted chops, sausages and ribs. A brief stop in the supermarket saw everything for a grand meal. Back on the camp, the kids were now providing a puppet show before the coals were heated and the cooking started.<br />
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We dined well. There was nothing left and everyone was stuffed. Once again kids were dispatched to bed and we wrapped up for another nights nattering. The conversation was very random and never to be repeated! As the sun set the camp was quite again. The predicted rain that had threatened the spoil the weekend finally arrived about 11pm<br />
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Much bird poo was scrapped off the awning and gazebo (note to self, avoid those trees next time!) And we slowly loaded the Camper. With Kim on hike training, Lily and I headed off home, by the end of town she was asleep and only woke as I backed on the drive.<br />
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The sun shone as we arrived home so I rebuilt the camp in the garden to hose off and dry everything. Our next camp is over a month away at the moment. We can't wait.<br />
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We watched as more cars arrived before starting our walk around the field.<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Steve.</span></b></i>speedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784161868348965604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601502719629279034.post-41441517253347897832015-05-23T20:00:00.000+01:002015-05-24T20:53:42.832+01:00Dose of VintageA few months back we went to one of the many Crotch Cooler meets that are held across the South. It was at the Departure Lounge in Alton. Advertised there was a vintage and retro fair with a classic car meet attached and all on Kims birthday. So after breakfast and present unwrapping, and with Kim and Lily dressed for the day we headed over in the Camper. We decided against pre-booking as they wanted everyone parked up before 9am and no moving until later afternoon, so I was a bit surprised to be waved into the show at 11am.<br />
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Parked with some hotrods and Americana we headed up the hill. The cars were interspersed with the stalls so there was something to see all round.<br />
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Lily was in her element pushing her retro buggy around (for a bit, until she got tired and everyone including Granny had a go pushing)<br />
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This old Bedford camper was period perfect. So many cool touches.<br />
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We stopped for ice creams from a dinky caravan before a tired Lily meant an early lunch.<br />
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We listened the bands for a bit before a final wander round and the trip home.<br />
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They could have done with a few more stalls perhaps and the cars staying around longer, but for a free show we really can't grumble.<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Steve.</span></b></i>speedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784161868348965604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601502719629279034.post-150645822207964882015-05-17T20:00:00.000+01:002015-05-24T20:21:08.121+01:00Packed Dubs at the ParkA hurried battery change for the Beetle saw both our air-cooled Dubs running and heading down the A329M towards Easthampstead Park. rolling up the drive we joined a short queue before parking outside the house for the busiest and hottest DATP for a while.<br />
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With a quick snack on board we started walking round. The LTV display area was out front and packed with familiar cars.<br />
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As we moved onto the croquet lawn, Kim headed for a coffee, Lily and I headed for the first of many bouncy castle goes. In the shade of the trees I admired the work of Auto Impressions and pondered some Camper body and paint work soon.<br />
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The show has grown massively from the small South Hill Park event from 2004. Numbers were up, the weather was good and the crowds happy. It was very telling though of the change in ownership. Fewer Beetles and more Campers. More water cooled. Younger owners and fewer of the old "owned it since new" group. But things must evolve.<br />
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With the walkabout complete and not fancying the first MSA Formula single seater race (rebranded Formula Ford with wings) We headed deeper into the paddock on the hunt. The support package was minsu the Porsche GT3s but was still strong with two Ginetta series and the Clios along with the three BTCC rounds.<br />
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Out to the chicane we waited for the first Clio Cup round, it was instant action with lap after lap of bumping and bouncing as the line of French hot hatches jostled for places.<br />
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Soon it was time for the first of the BTCC rounds. With a VW on pole and heavy Hondas behind, we expected the Irish pole sitter to leap into the lead. Sadly he bogged down and was swamped, dropping down the gird, there was still plenty of action as cars left it to the last few yards to break into the chicane. With a blow out it was a Honda one two. Former F1 driver Martin Donnelly was racing right at the back in the Infiniti.<br />
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Next up was the Ginetta Juniors, always a good laugh as the teenagers battle hard. A couple of nasty shunts in front of us proved how solid the cars are built, but through it all Sophia Floersch showed the boys hwo to do with a fantastic win.<br />
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With the lunch break we took the opportunity to wander round to the complex for a change of scenery. The Ginetta GT4s starting the racing off. Long time GT racer Michael Caine collected the trophy after a late race pass.<br />
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Staying at the complex we waited for the second of the BTCC rounds. A clever bit of driving saw Plato on pole and onto a win. There was a clatter on lap one as a BMW wheel arch came adrift and a stranded Priaulx was at the back.<br />
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We decided to give the single seaters a chance and stayed at the complex as their race got underway. Within a few laps we were on the walk back to the final chicane such was the processional nature of the racing.<br />
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We opted to stay at the chicane for the last three races, beginning with another Clio cup round. More bouncing over the kerbs and bashing greeted us.<br />
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A final Ginetta Junior race was the penultimate race of the day. Another great win for Sophia Floersch.<br />
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And then it was the final BTCC round. With a couple of fast cars starting from the rear. The WIX Mercedes of Adam Morgan soon got into a lead he kept to the end. <br />
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After last years success with wandered the paddock rather than sit in the queues to get out we headed under the tunnel to join the podium celebrations. <br />
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With trophies handed out the crowds moved on and we took the chance to walk the pitlane once more. My brother got roped into helping one of the mechanics by acting as bonnet prop!<br />
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While Kim and Lily had a look round the shop. Steve and I grabbed baps and headed back to the cars. New Aston Martins rubbed wings (not literally) with Porsche.<br />
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Lily was back in the Camper having a snack as more cars came past. Six litres of rumbling V8 in a Chevelle burbled past followed by the tiny Fiat Gamine in full Noddy paint. Once more Lily's smile and enquiring voice gained her some seat time from the very kind owners.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Steve.</i></b></span>speedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784161868348965604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601502719629279034.post-78828056011746365002015-04-06T20:45:00.000+01:002015-04-06T22:01:27.043+01:00Lily's first trip to Castle CombeAfter three busy days, we had planned a lazy Bank Holiday Monday to end Easter with, but as it dawned bright and sunny with blue skies it seemed rude not to make the most of it and head west to Castle Combe. I haven't been to the track for a few years and Kim since before Lily was born. Lily got very excited at the prospect for seeing racing cars so we all headed along the M4 for the day. Parking up the Minis were heading out for qualifying so we ran over to the barriers by Dean Straight and with Lily sat on the railing we watched for a few minutes.<br />
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We soon headed off to the paddock to see the cars up close. The beauty of a little club meeting is the access all areas nature of the place. You can look inside all the cars and occasionally get even closer.<br />
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Back in the main area we checked out the sports racers from the local championships and one owner offered Lily a bit of seat time. She loved the chance and "brummed" for a few minutes.<br />
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Combes Sports racing series was next, big winged prototypes and bike engined cars swapped places at high speed.<br />
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With Lily tiring we decided the Welsh Sports and Saloon race would be our last for the day. A mixed bag of cars including stock hatchbacks right up to the ex STW Audi.<br />
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With several races still to go a tired, hungry and grumpy Lily was finally coaxed into the car for the drive home. Once she had chilled out she was nattering about racing cars and the like. I'm sure this won't be our last trip trackside. The rest of the photos can be found <a href="http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/stevearchive2/library/CombeEaster15">here.</a> <br />
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As more people arrived the familiar sight of Herbie and Jack, the Beetle and Buggy of David and Louise. A winter sat idle meant a push reverse was needed!<br />
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We then joined the masses at the front doors ready for 10am. Within minutes we were inside and heading for the main hall. An unusual sight of a cutaway Beetle from 1949 greeted us complete with display engine. A few very nice Beetles and Campers were on display, but my car of the show had to be the simply gorgeous Rometsch.<br />
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After a quick break for lunch and a natter we headed to the down stairs hall. A couple of military vehicles caught my eye, the first a Schwimmwagen and the other was what appeared to be a WWII Willys jeep, but turned out to be a Veep, with air cooled running gear underneath.<br />
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With a trip up to the swapmeet for some bargains we headed to the back arena for the SSCC and Early Bay line up and the Restowagen display.<br />
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With a long drive home, Will and Co headed outside for a last look round before heading up the M1. I had a wander back to LTV for a natter before a last sweep round the traders and cars.<br />
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I had one last look at the coachbuilt Rometsch as well. <br />
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With everything seen I headed home. A brilliant day out and a chance to catch up and natter with so many friends.<br />
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With a porky bap tucked away in my belly it was off on a walk round. Lily led the way up the field taking in Lancias, Truimphs and some American muscle.<br />
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Back on the tarmac it was the turn of the Jaguars to shine, with the longest line of E-Types I've seen for a while along with some exotica in the shape of a brace of Ferraris and a Lamborghini.<br />
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Round the far side of the carpark the Delorean drivers had spread their doors with four of the Back to the Future stars lined up.<br />
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With the others resting in the Camper I did one final walk round before we headed off. The new F-Type looked stunning in orange and a wingless Plymouth Roadrunner sounded glorious as it burbled in.<br />
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Heading over the road I bumped into fellow car nut Nick and his wife and wandered along for a bit. The 1965 Monte Carlo Rally Reliant Sabre 6 the pick of the front carpark. One of six factory prepped cars that took on the snowy roads.<br />
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Back out on the main road every available piece of pavement was taken as were the central sections of the dual carriageway.<br />
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With a thin drizzle coming down I expected things to thin out, but still the cars rolled in, including this brave chap in his KTM X-Bow.<br />
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A few minutes later the air was filled with the chug of agricultural machines as the tractor club we saw late last year were out in convoy.<br />
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With a few cars left to run we high tailed it over towards the service park. Changes in the stage schedules have now made it tricky to see different stages, but we thought we'd try. A run round Rushmoor gave us a look round the 2WDs being fettled, some more than others!<br />
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With time ticking away it was back on the road and over to Pavilion, a stage just round the corner where the 4WDs were due. As we arrived it was clear there was a mistake in the program as the 2WDs were already under way. The stage had also been reversed and the churned up soil at the tight turns bogged the cars down before a slower crawl up the hill afterwards.<br />
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Another quick turn around was needed as we headed back to Rushmoor Arena for the 4WD stage and service. The viewing area offers a distant look compared with the extreme closeup of other stages, but seeing the gravel flying and the water splashes I was glad to be at the top of the hill!<br />
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Up in service we watched the various teams clean and prep the cars ready for the afternoon stages.<br />
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What would be our last stage of the day was at Warren, we headed over to the carpark and found another change of route, the usual huge carpark with two viewing areas had become one and we ended up parked up a tree and running down the road to the corner. It offered a great spot to watch as the 4WDs came hurtling round it and blasted down the straight.<br />
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As the last of the Army LandRovers came wobbling past the rain began to fall again, much heavier and within seconds we were soaked and running through the trees for home. We hung around to see if it would clear in time for the last Warren runs but the skies had darkened and we called it a day. It was still a blast and a great way to end another varied year of motorsport.<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Steve. </span></b></i><br />
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