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Title: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Pete126 on March 07, 2010, 10:58:22 PM

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR2010flyer.jpg)

More information when things have been finalized, There will be track time as last years show.

Last years show [Click Here] (http://club126uk.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3453.0)

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE [Click Here] (http://retroridesgathering.com//Pages/RRGathering/page/Home.aspx)

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Chris Lakin on March 08, 2010, 09:29:24 PM

Will be there, last years was brilliant!!  :D

Looking forward to it.

Would be nice to see even more 126's

Regards

Chris

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Darrell on March 09, 2010, 11:17:41 AM

Yeah I'll be there  [-/

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: thepuddlejumper on March 09, 2010, 01:08:13 PM

Trying to arrange this, need to plan ahead as I will be coming from Bonnie Scotland.  Anyone else going from Scotland?

Ralph

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Pete126 on April 02, 2010, 09:54:47 PM

The [Retro Rides Gathering 2010] (http://retroridesgathering.com//Pages/RRGathering/page/Home.aspx) Web Site is now online with information on the show

Tickets are £5.00 Per Person + 50p Postage.

Buy Online (PayPal)

I have reserved six Club126uk stand places. When you have bought your tickets Please Email/PM me and i will send the Club Stand Passes out to you, When they become available.

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Amateb8 on May 22, 2010, 08:09:40 AM

I am qiute interested. The website states 1.45min from London but will be coming from north London and with the Fiat, might take much longer.

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: smallcox on May 23, 2010, 02:48:34 PM

Hi All,
Thinking of going to this one myself, anyone going from Essex 8)

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Amateb8 on May 23, 2010, 10:24:08 PM

It is a three day event. Pete126, which day did you book the reservation?

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Pete126 on May 23, 2010, 11:35:16 PM

Most people travel down on Friday, Saturday is a free day whether you want to lounge about with Stella :P or go on a road run [-/ There's plenty of interesting places nearby. A good one is the Fleet Air Arm Museum.
The Tickets are for the main show Day which is Sunday. If you pay in advance its £5.50 or £7.50 on the day Although I can't guarantee a place on the Club Stand unless members Pre-Book. Camping will be paid for at the Gate in the field opposite the Haynes Museum. The organisers have not posted the cost of camping as yet but as soon as i find out i'll post it up.   

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Pete126 on June 14, 2010, 10:15:43 PM

This is taken from the Retro Rides site, If your Camping Book the tickets Quickly as the organisers have set a limit of 250 Adults on the camping ground. Tickets are per person, under 16's are free. Click the link below to book Now.

We are really pleased to be able to announce the camping details for this year’s event. They are as follows

Friday and Saturday night £15 per person
Saturday night only £10 per person
Limited to 250 people
Camping will be available to pre-order after this weekend

So a little bit about how we get to those numbers and why they are what they are, in the pursuit of transparency:
One of our biggest costs is the facilities for the camping, in fact it is our single biggest cost, even with spending this we were underfacilitied last year, both in terms of toilets and the size of skip we had.

This year we've taken a different approach and worked out the cost per person, per night, having made some calculated guesses from Friday and Saturday attendance last year along with a slight uplift in expected visitors. Taking this number into account we've worked out the volume of skip and number of toilets required, found the most competitive price (whilst maintaining quality) and gone with that.

In which case you may wonder why the limit on attendance? Camping at the show has always been an added extra for Retro Rides people, clubs attending and those in the know. Each year we've done a show the camping has got larger, we've decided to limit it for two reasons, firstly if it gets too big we believe it'll loose the friendly relaxed feeling it has at the moment and secondly more camping will mean higher prices as we'll need to bring in 3rd party security to cover the events.

We are aware that a price per person (rather than per pitch) will adversely affect those with families, we have tried to keep the rates as low as is financially possible, and for a full two nights and entry to the show we are still one of the cheapest events on the calendar that has track action.

So there you go, a little behind the scenes look at how/why our pricing structure changes and how we reach the numbers we do.

LINK TO RETRO RIDES CAMPING TICKETS (http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=rrg2010&action=display&thread=82688)

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: smallcox on July 21, 2010, 05:49:50 AM

Hi all,

This page has been quiet, just confirming that you guy's are still breathing and all is on for R/Rides. Hopefully going to cornwall for a week then off to the show (probably full off sand and dog hairs) on the way back to Essex :-X

Going to be taking a tow rope just in case :oops: :P

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Pete126 on July 21, 2010, 09:13:44 AM

I received an Email this morning from Retro Rides asking me to confirm the numbers of CLUB126UK Stand tickets that we require, This year there has been allot of pre-bookings, The club stand tickets will be printed and sent out this Weekend so if you want to be on the stand Sunday 8th August (show day) Please let me know ASAP Also if there are any classic 500 owners that want to join us your more than Welcome [-/

If you have bought your tickets for show day please add your Name to the list,

Thank You.

CONFIRMED

1.   Darrell
2.   Smallcox
3.   Pete126
4.   Amateb8

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Amateb8 on July 21, 2010, 10:01:23 PM

Hello. Just bought a ticket, so please add me to the list for Sunday, the 8th August. We are looking forward to it.

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Eklipze3k on July 22, 2010, 11:10:43 AM

Would have quite fancied it but am up in Elgin for the Speyside Rally instead :)

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: thepuddlejumper on July 22, 2010, 11:36:32 AM

Hi I wanted to go as well but looks like I won't be able to go, just back from hols.  What is the Elgin Rally? if it is a car meet I may be able to attend a wee bit up the road from me.

Ralph

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Eklipze3k on July 22, 2010, 11:40:18 AM

Quote from: thepuddlejumper on July 22, 2010, 11:36:32 AM

Hi I wanted to go as well but looks like I won't be able to go, just back from hols.  What is the Elgin Rally? if it is a car meet I may be able to attend a wee bit up the road from me.

Ralph

http://www.speyside-stages.co.uk :)

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Pete126 on July 25, 2010, 11:57:07 AM

If anyone wants to take there 126 on the track These are the Rules.

RR Gathering 2010 Track Attack

Obviously this isn't a competitive event and just for fun but we still need to have some safety requirements.

Cars must have valid MOT *

Drivers must have Valid D/L Licence *

*(These will be check prior to the event as part of the sign on process, including the Haynes disclaimer)

Helmets will be worn when on circuit – fastened correctly

Arms need to be covered down to the wrists.

Seatbelts (where fitted) must also be used.

Windows will only be permitted to be down a max of 2 inches if it's blisteringly hot otherwise kept closed.

No Passengers on track - Drivers only

There should be no loose items in the car so don't turn up with all your camping gear shoved on the back seats (your time points score would be rubbish anyway

Slick tyres are NOT Permitted

No Passengers on track - Drivers only

No refuelling in the track area

Max 10 cars inside circuit per session (in each session each car will run 3 times in starting order) – the area will be segregated and conned and will be as far as practically possible from the parts of the circuit in use.

A visual check for any fluid leaks (Water or Oil) as well as for loose items inside the car will be carried out by the “Safety Controller” in the pre-staging area – any issues would need to be resolved before going on circuit – this may potentially result in the car being asked to leave the pre-staging area.

Any cones around the circuit do not indicate braking or turn in points and may also be used to keep cars away from any damaged/hazardous surface (we have that hairpin in mind when we wrote that)

We've established a control team who are going to manage the activity hopefully we have learnt just a few things from last year and this year is going to be even better.

All “Controllers” will have quick access to a fire extinguisher, The recovery vehicle will also have one and one will be located at the furthest point from the control area.

Circuit orientation will follow once I've cleaned up the jpeg but in summary it's planned to run anticlockwise (ie opposite direction to last time)

Only one car will be on the circuit at any time - however with the circuit layout planned it would be expected that once a car had started and was on circuit (completed the first lap) the next competitor would be waiting at the start position (not part of the circuit after the previous car has left the start).

As last year part of the track is used twice (with a small twist) – failure to follow circuit direction correctly will result in void run.

On the first circuit a conned chicane will be part of the circuit Contact with these cones will incur penalty points. (plus they leave a nasty scuff mark on your paintwork)

On the second circuit the Follies Curve will be used.

The course terminates in a “boxed area” stop - Cars finish stationary with all four wheels inside the box – wheels outside the box will require the car to be reversed or driven forwards until all wheels are inside the box when the run will be considered complete.

Perhaps the above needs further explanation so here it is
As a result of a review of the last years event we’ve listened to the points raised and reversed the track direction – this left us with a small safety issue - The run down to the finish is heading towards the pre-staged cars – last time we were allowed to pre-stage the cars inside the fencing as the finish was the slowest part of the track (except when the actions of phoenixescort and his almost “sena like” approach was involved) – in order to ensure speeds at the finish point are “safe” for everyone inside the circuit braking will need to be carried out early in order to stop inside the box – with a safe margin for error before the pre-staged car area.

Obviously as we are “unable to time the event” a cunning points system will be used to produce class results - still working on that

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Pete126 on July 31, 2010, 07:29:11 PM

We have 2 spare passes for the Club126UK Stand at RR. If there is any members 126/500 that are local that want a good day out with track action :P 8) We have places on our stand, Please send me a PM [-/
Please note The admission fee is £7.50 each on Sunday (showday)

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Rusty's Uncle on August 02, 2010, 08:05:44 PM

Thought I would just say that if any of you guys are thinking of going to this event but have not decided  then the track part is an additional option so you can just turn up , park up & shoot the breeeze  8)
I was fortunate enough to turn up last year just in time last year to witness Bis 13 doing his bit , a memorable event. I have heard on the vine that Pete in his Bis is going for a pink slip shoot out with small cox in the aircooled turbo  [-/
Or was that just a dream ...............  :oops: 

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Pete126 on August 02, 2010, 09:32:31 PM

Quote from: Rusty's Uncle on August 02, 2010, 08:05:44 PM

I have heard on the vine that Pete in his Bis is going for a pink slip shoot out with small cox in the aircooled turbo  [-/
Or was that just a dream ...............  :oops: 

As you get older you do tend to nap and dream allot </4 </4 </4

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Pete126 on August 03, 2010, 10:18:17 PM

4 days to go :P anyone else coming to join us :D

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/c298b188.jpg)

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Rusty's Uncle on August 03, 2010, 10:30:57 PM

 ;) Can you tell me more about your condition  ???
                      I want to plan ahead    [-/

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Amateb8 on August 07, 2010, 01:05:56 AM

Hopefully , I can get there in my Fiat. It is more that 100 miles to get there. Well I got to Stamford Hall which is also a similar distance. Wish me luck!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Darrell on August 08, 2010, 08:12:06 PM

PS. Smallcox's car sounds even sweet-er than it looks [-/

All those who didn't make it, you missed-out on a fantastic weekend.

Pete did 270 miles each way from Leeds, Steve was on his way back from Cornwall and had an estimated 6 hours to get back to his in a car that can sit at 70. The other two cars didn't have that far to go but proved 126's can travel....

Mine sat at 70 all the way back home bar going up hills, didn't miss a beat.

Hope you guys all got back ok [-/

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: smallcox on August 09, 2010, 12:34:44 PM

WOW-Great weekend even better than the holiday in Cornwall [-/

Took 5 hours to get home in the end M3, M25 traffic but the wife didn't moan to much so all good and the little engine made in back to Essex 8)

Your right Darrell they are more reliable than poeple give credit for, shame on those who don't believe but just in case theirs always the RAC    :oops:

Thanks guys and all for a great weekend [-/

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: dajwid on August 09, 2010, 08:39:22 PM

Nice to see the 126 stand taking pride of place on other sites too :-)

http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=rrg2010&action=display&thread=86075

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Amateb8 on August 09, 2010, 09:44:18 PM

It was a pleasure to meet you guys. It was a great day out and was fantastic to see four 126s on the day. Steve, congratulations again for the engineering award. The modifications you did was definitely an engineering feat - absolutely amazing. Pete, many thanks for showing me the many modifications on your car. I will definitely have another go with the headlight protectors.

It took me three hours to get there and 135 miles but took over 5.5 hours on the return journey as the traffic was horrendous on the A303 and A406 (resurfacing at Staples Corner causing a tailback all the way back Chiswick roundabout) but my little Fiat survived it. Cruised at +70mph no problems, the car appears to prefer these speeds. I am now quite confident driving my baby Fiat long distances. The car has been quite reliable. Darrell/Steve you guys are right in terms of giving credit to the car but I think others do not seem to enjoy the same level of reliablilty as we do. Hope to see you on other meetings and events.

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: ciaoflyer on August 11, 2010, 11:42:21 AM

Looked great!  Sorry we could not make it but our nine month old takes up a lot of time......maybe next year!

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Rusty's Uncle on August 11, 2010, 12:36:05 PM

 :oops: Like I said to Darrell & his lady " as a photographer I make a great ice cream seller "
But I did get a shot of smallcox entering the battle arena  [-/

Then waiting for the green light  ;D

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Pete126 on August 11, 2010, 11:08:52 PM

What a fantastic weekend :P No breakdowns [-/ and it was good to meet up with friends old and new to have a few beers with :P

Congratulations to Steve (Smallcox) With his 126 Turbo, Winning the trophy for Best engineered car at the show [-/

A Big Thankyou to tonylanciabeta for taking these pictures

See his complete set here http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonysphotos/sets/72157624557190123/

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/50078ed5.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/26921bec.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/757b518f.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/6bdcf1ae.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/8f8bda74.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/3cdb7cd7.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/3a6369c4.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/9f37949b.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/9a252669.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/239b51eb.jpg)

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: ciaoflyer on August 12, 2010, 11:35:31 AM

Fantastic :) 

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Rusty's Uncle on August 12, 2010, 12:32:54 PM

Those are some great pics . I will post one more of my rubbish ones but it shows the Escort (far left) just about to follow smallcox out on the track for its grand finale when he rolled & wrote off his car. Also there is a tiny white spec on the top bank , that is Pete catching all the action. Sorry boys it only took me 1.5 hours to get back to my holiday destination on traffic free roads. Well done pete that journey beat my 595 mile 2 day Cornwall dash  [-/

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: bis13 on August 12, 2010, 05:55:46 PM

i am so sorry i didnt get down to retro this year i motd the car on sat only to fail and welded all day and could not get a retest till tuesday plus still in limbo land with the house sale looks like it was a good weekend on the plus side i am back on the road rusty i will be round for tea soon!

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Amateb8 on August 12, 2010, 06:38:22 PM

Bis13, I was so looking forward to seeing you and your car on the track. It would have been awesome to see your car and Steve's on the track!!!!!

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Rusty's Uncle on August 13, 2010, 12:52:56 PM

 ;D I had better start baking some scones then  :oops:

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Darrell on August 13, 2010, 01:45:23 PM

Cream and a spot of strawberry jam on mine please :oops:

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Pete126 on August 15, 2010, 08:14:32 PM

Steve's 126 on the track, Three Runs [-/

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/d37659c6.jpg) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHefXn865Eo)

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: GTMaster on August 15, 2010, 09:01:40 PM

 :) [-/ **- Hiss hiss, cool  8)

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: 1973/126 on August 17, 2010, 09:25:41 AM

 Steve`s car sounds good. 8) Looks like you guys had a good time. Shame we couldn`t do this one, but I`ve sold our everyday 126, so had nothing to go in :( Anyway have got a replacement already.
 So the next event is Auto Italia at Gaydon. Anyone going to this one?
 There is a link below.
 http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/event/auto-italia-autumn-car-day

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Pete126 on August 18, 2010, 07:47:13 PM

Hi Lad, It was a great long weekend :P Don't think i will make it auto-italia :( its the Natinonal micro car rally the weekend after ;D Here's a few more 126 Pics [-/

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/569d5ab7.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/fa490b02.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/ceeb6b46.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/a7826b7e.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/b08fc0f4.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/68c22870.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/f2954a1a.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/03dbdc97.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/24c5ce5a.jpg)

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(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/55bdf4ef.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/e93944a0.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/fac0cd9b.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/761df3b9.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/e1f5edaf.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/79623427.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/4cfa1363.jpg)

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: Pete126 on August 23, 2010, 08:48:30 PM

here are the results of the track. Well done to Steve 24th out of 67 is a fantastic result :P as can be seen with the competition [-/

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/1fd52f7f.jpg)

Phoenixescort 1st (Andy) Who was the quickest in his Escort Mk2, Wrote the car off on the last lap :( But i'm sure it will be resurrected in another guise for Next Year [-/

Here's the video

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/pedro126/RR%202010/65d7a724.jpg) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBARP53u3ho&feature=channel) 

Title: Re: Retro Rides 2010. August 6/7/8th
Post by: smallcox on August 30, 2010, 08:38:55 AM

Great pic's Pete,
  I'm still buzzy from all that fun, and meeting new faces from the forum, just looking forward to next year.

Dam not happy about that smart car 2 positions above, just watch out next year Mr Smartcar. lol. >:(

Thanks again guys for a great weekend,

Smallcox