Matt George Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Hi Guys,I took part in this years RBRR, driving the Coca-Cola TR7, and had an absolutely brilliant time. I've written up a report on the event for work - CCW - but now I need some help from those of you who took part. I got to meet a few of you on the way round, which was great, but unfortunately I wasn't able to talk to everybody, Anyway, I've got most of my thoughts down in my piece, but I could really do with some decent quotes from other people who were there, to add a bit more colour and spice.So my question is this - what was your highpoint/lowpoint? Did you ever feel like you wouldn't make it/couldn't make it? What mishaps struck you or your car on the way round? Basically anything interesting that will make good reading for a wider audience. Pictures would be cool too, but not essential.If you think you can help, it would be much appreciated. I can be emailed at: matthew.george@classiccarweekly.co.uk. or you can get me on my mobile at 07921 853482. It's set to appear in next week's paper, so a quick response would be appreciated very much too.I look forward to hearing from some of you :)Cheers, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 MattHave a good read of the threads that have been started since the event ended. There should be plenty of material for you to trawl through, I would have thought a quick mail to the originator or to any of the organising team should get permission to use it.There were quite a few people still fixing the cars the morning of the event, or in our case fixing the overdrive wiring as we actually drove to the event.Quite a few people have posted about their failure to finish as well.CheersColin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt George Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Thanks Colin. Had a quick trawl, certainly plenty of interestings happened to people! Hopefully I can use some of it. Cheers, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 The disco toilet needs special mention... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt George Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 Sounds interesting ferny. Do tell... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt George Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 Many thanks to those of you who have got in touch. Space restraints unfortunately mean that i can't use anywhere near as many of your anecdotes as I'd like to, but rest assured, your efforts are appreciated. The report will be appearing in this weeks paper - October 20 - so grab a copy if you fancy checking out the results. I'm particularly happy with the images, as well as how the spread turned out design-wise too :)Thanks again, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 At least I am too late with processing my piccies :X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 OMG the disco toilet was awesome. Hypnobog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJP Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Nice article Matt, picked up my copy this morning, well written and nice pictures. Well done :)Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt George Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Cheers Steve. I enjoyed the run immensely, and really wanted to do it justice when I came to write up about it. I think it turned out pretty well, although I could probably have written twice as much again! All round very pleased, and will definitely be doing it again in 2012 :)Thanks,Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJP Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I know how you feel Matt, I've already been talking to my co-driver about entering the 2012 event in my Stag next time. :)RegardsSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Nearly there with the first batch of piccies :X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt George Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Ah yes, the Gledrid stop. Think I must have got out to stretch my legs here, but you managed to catch my co-driver Wayne. You can also just about make out the Classic Car Weekly Sticker below the TR7 logo on the front of the car! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 beans wrote:Nearly there with the first batch of piccies Oops ... moved the picture to another folder :B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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