Gaz Walker Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 to all as part of next years event plans, we have been asked to get involved with the Isle of Man tourism Board to run a car weekend for performance car club members to the Isle of Man. 200+ club members have already been made aware of this event, but we are opening it up to all the same clubs and groups who competed in TOTB2, to bring together some fantastic cars and clubs. basics of the trip would be a friday 18th June 2004 midday ferry sailing to the Island, for all the cars, followed by 2 nights B+B, with a return home on the sunday night 20th june. the first full day (Saturday) would be a free days drive for all, around the isle of man TT course, and the rest of the island. (remembering the island has NO speed limits once of out the 30mph villages!) on the sunday we have the use of Jurby Airfield for a timed sprint/top speed day (optional at extra cost of £30 per car), or again a free day driving the island on its superb roads. the airfield day will be run with classes/trophies and an award presentation in the hotel on the day. returning home on the sunday evening. Sailings will be from/to liverpool/heysham. people will be free to travel/return on earlier or later ferries as they book. the cost per person is likely to be around £180 all in for ferry and 3 *** hotel (b+b) for the weekend. this price is subject to slight variation, depending upon the hotel quality wanted, and also subject to getting enough people involved. price also assumes the car used is driven onto/off the ferry, as trailers are charged extra. all bookings will be done direct with the approved IOM travel agent and wont be handled by myself or 200+. this will start around christmas this year. At this stage i would like to invite you /your clubs/groups to express an interest if you would like to get involved. No monies/deposits are required, just pass it onto your groups etc and if possible organise a list of names of interested persons. The date is confirmed and it will go ahead, we just need to get an idea of numbers. there may be a maximum we believe of 120 cars in total, and it will make a superb fun weekend. Initially we are looking for club and group members rather than the general motoring public. If we can get a list of names from each club or group of interested people within the next 2-3weeks i will then get back to you all. first come first served basis. This event willhopefully be run as an annual trip for all the teams/groups who take part in Ten of the Best, as a social event, and also as an ideal tester! We have also confirmed Elvington airfield for TOTB3, for Sunday 1st August 2004, with 3 additional open test days in april/may/july 2004. any queries let me know cheers chris mann ------------------------------------------------------------ Sounds good, anyone? Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam W Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 GET IN THERE!!!! Bloody fantastic idea Never been to the IOM but sounds ace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Huntley Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 I would be up for it Gaz, as you know I have family there! Not sure about getting my car oonto the Ferry though the ramps are a bit severe in places! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 I expect we'd have some of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 that sounds wicked, u could count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 yeah we'd be up for that, but as Kev says the ramps are a bit steep. How could this be sorted? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam W Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Plenty of low slung supercars make it to Le Mans every year on the ferries with no problems. I think they just use long wooden planks to extend the ramps and make a shallower angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted August 14, 2003 Author Share Posted August 14, 2003 Cool, looking good Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Sounds a lot like the great review Top Gear did on the Supra in '96 - ever since reading that I've wanted to go over and play but after trying to organise something for the MR2 chaps and getting no takers I gave up hope - definately keen now though! The article is available here and on http://www.mkiv.com/ if you haven't seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millhouse Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 sounds cool but might clash with le mans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Hopefully I can go to this, but not even I can plan that far ahead! Ok ok, I confess, I'm only posting here so I get an e-mail when someone else posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Originally posted by mawby Hopefully I can go to this, but not even I can plan that far ahead! Ok ok, I confess, I'm only posting here so I get an e-mail when someone else posts! Disgraceful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Storm Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 I am up for this as well! Please put me down for a couple of places for the cars please! as i don't know what motors i will have by then tbh! Cheers Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackie Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 dunno if im a bit late but i would like for def 1 place for my car and 2 places for 2 ppl dont know how this meet thing works with ppl can a mr2 come along as my mate has one and would definetly like to come cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel lane Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 ill be intrested in that , count me in aswell as JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjgage Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 I'm definately up for that - sounds excellent. Just the 1 car coming! Jonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Originally posted by millhouse sounds cool but might clash with le mans No, I just put my name down for Le Mans, and would erally like to do this...... Will check the dates out..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted December 11, 2003 Author Share Posted December 11, 2003 More info: "i should be getting the details this week as to how to book etc, for the 19th june IOM trip, its looking good, with the ferry crossing and 4 nights b+b in a 2* hotel working out at around £190 all in per person. no speed limits on the island out of towns, and an airfield day on the sunday. saturday is open for free driving around the island and TT course! details to be posted later this week or next. most of the clubs/groups that take part in TOTB have expressed interest in coming along, the ferry should be nicely full of top cars! rgds chris m" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Storm Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Gaz/Chris There is a serious issue regarding clearance for the cars when loading/unloading from the ferries etc! Please clarify what is being proposed regarding help for those of us that have cars with big kits etc! Kev mentioned not taking his supra because of this problem! Cheers Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Originally posted by Gaz Walker the ferry should be nicely full of top cars! Until it sinks...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 I'd be up for this- but again the loading of the car is sounding unlikely. I'd hate to get all the way to the ferry port to tear parts of my car off and have to go home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 sounds good ot me, looks like ytou all need hydrolic suspension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 I'm still game, my monster truck suspension shouldn't cause any problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 im still up for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted December 11, 2003 Author Share Posted December 11, 2003 Might leave my suspension as is for a while Apparently something is being arranged regarding the ferry and loading. A crane (only joking ). Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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