Caroline Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Not so much a nothing as a something I suspect Paul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidlangrick Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 another quality event , like 10CR but not as warm....the chosen few can smile knowing they are entered.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 timbancroft61 wrote: ...98 envelopes, best case this just leaves space for 2 plus 20 reservists.At least I don't have to worry about not getting the car's bodywork done in time ::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 There was problem with the ME3000, that the rear suspension was setup with no toe-in where as the Esprit had 1/16'' toe-in.I can't recall where I read that but this was supposed to have been key to it's downfull, Always thought it was an underrated car.Congratulations David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Mine's in the post so I'll probably make the reserve list :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glaramaraman Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 So does all this panicking about which envelopes are opened first translate to start order...? is there a handicap being Numero 100?If this were a gentlemans club such unseemly behavior would be superceded by some logical polite order....eldest driver first, smallest engine first, oldest car, women first , transvestites 2nd and the hairy chested last.... or perhaps The Plough could open all the fire doors and we could LeMans it.in any case... Gentlemen Start Your Engines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 There's no start order. Your number is irrelevant. You're let out of the Plough in a sensible manner, i.e. those nearest the exit first and those who sign on at the last minute because they broke down en route are let out last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I've posted the entry list in a seperate thread. As I wasn't here when the vast majority of entries arrived my wife collected then together for me and marked the envelopes, I opened them in that order. The only one I fudged was my own entry :-)So, the entry is "full" the reserve list is open and it's not even been 2 weeks! Who said the classic car movement is apathetic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Well done Jason,So the madness has really begun eh!sexciting init Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Can I ask why the entry is limited to the 100 cars?Being the 21st year would an increase be in order or not?Your thoughts and reasons appreciated.Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeks Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Jason wrote:Who said the classic car movement is apathetic?Jason wrote:the classic car movement is apatheticErm ... I think it was you, Meeester Cheeen ;DPersonally I reckon 100 cars is more than enough, given the sort of chaotic nonsense and delirious tomfoolery that goes on in the darkness of an autumnal Northumberland night (and that's only the first night!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Indeed.... I think some serious words on driving standards / overtaking etiquette need to be said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeks Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I agree. The more cars the more likely there is to be an incident/s.This is not taking anything away from the organisers, though, I'm aware that a lot of work goes in, and there are drivers briefings, etc. It's certainly always better to act ahead of legislation, though. Which is what CT have done, getting all MSA serious, etc, especially on the 10CR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Greeks wrote:Personally I reckon 100 cars is more than enough, Maybe not quite enough!!There are 120 cars taking part!CheersColin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 Few things to say:1. 120 Entrants this time (Increased due to no. of applicants) . Thats the limit that the Start and Finish venue can accomodate. Also anymore will put pressure on JOG and LE brekkie venues.2.MSA: TAP acheived for the first time in 2006 after alot of work. I will do the same this time. Harder to get a TAP for the RBRR than the 10CR as all driving in the UK.3. A few driving incidents last time that could have been avoided. At both driving meetings we managed to get a very experienced Test Driver to come and have a chat with us all about the type of driving that should be exhibited by all entrants, he also gave loads of tips etc. This was good and I felt that with gaining the TAP the Club discharged its duty to entrants and other road users. Saying that I realise that the Club should endeavour to be thorough and push thsi aspect of the event, so we will do more this time.However we cannot be held totally responsible for the conduct for a few entrants-when I say a few I mean 2 or 3 and I know who they are. I will be having a word before the event with these particular people. I think the best way to ask people to to drive better is to engender a sense of camarderie and belonging to all entrants- make people feel part of the event! Treat people with respect and they will act respectfully!Please note that this event has a great record through the years when it comes to driving and any incidents, it is up to all participants, and all involved to ensure that that we maintain this fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 It's crucial that participants treat others with respect - last year I observed a few hairy moments. Whilst this is often within groups where everyone is known to each other and used to this kind of driving - they must be careful not to spill over to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I obviously have not done anything like this other than motorcycle trips away; I would have thought that people attending events such as this one would have done so with safety at the top of any agenda.I am glad top see the limit has been increased on this event, My application is in the post. Are there routes or just check points?Thanks Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Most people have a sense of safety - but you have to remember the mix of adrenalin and tiredness that can occur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 Good shout on Adrenain and tiredness. A dangerous cocktail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beans Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Bugger ... they drive on the wrong side of the road there ::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Keys Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 timbancroft61 wrote:Few things to say:1. 120 Entrants this time (Increased due to no. of applicants) . Thats the limit that the Start and Finish venue can accomodate. Also anymore will put pressure on JOG and LE brekkie venues.2.MSA: TAP acheived for the first time in 2006 after alot of work. I will do the same this time. Harder to get a TAP for the RBRR than the 10CR as all driving in the UK.3. A few driving incidents last time that could have been avoided. At both driving meetings we managed to get a very experienced Test Driver to come and have a chat with us all about the type of driving that should be exhibited by all entrants, he also gave loads of tips etc. This was good and I felt that with gaining the TAP the Club discharged its duty to entrants and other road users. Saying that I realise that the Club should endeavour to be thorough and push thsi aspect of the event, so we will do more this time.However we cannot be held totally responsible for the conduct for a few entrants-when I say a few I mean 2 or 3 and I know who they are. I will be having a word before the event with these particular people. I think the best way to ask people to to drive better is to engender a sense of camarderie and belonging to all entrants- make people feel part of the event! Treat people with respect and they will act respectfully!Please note that this event has a great record through the years when it comes to driving and any incidents, it is up to all participants, and all involved to ensure that that we maintain this fact.There is at least one post in this thread that makes you wonder if people fully grasp the event! Maybe the statement, "its not a race" needs more repetition :-/A big off would be very bad. After the incident with the spit last time, while we were making sure the occupants were ok, all i could here was cars (ours) locking up on the wet road trying to avoid running into each other. I was waiting for the crunch, but fortunately it never came! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Good call Roger well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 The Spittie incident was 2004, sorry to be pedantic.Obviously the Club wants a successful event. Apart from that 04 prang the RBRR has never had a bad prang. Of course the probability goes up with more cars, but I see no issue as long as people are diligent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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