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Just picked up an email ahead of the show, which I assume most of you have also received. Not sure how to interpret this. Maybe it's a simple as 2 events next year, one branded as a Festival sans racing, and the other as a Classic sans concerts? Anyone ever been to CarFest? ...earlier this week, it was announced CarFest will be taking place at Silverstone over the August bank holiday weekend next year, which means that this will be the last Silverstone Festival in its current form. It marks the end of an era, with a new chapter beginning in 2026. The summer of 2026 will also see the return of a Silverstone Classic event, which will focus on classic car racing on the iconic Grand Prix circuit, and displays of classic cars. The enthusiasts among you will still have the chance to admire these motoring icons up close. Further information and dates will be announced soon.

It's a bit of read, but this is what it's like in the east mids! To be fair to open track, I've done 2 evenings at Donington after this, and it's been great. Literally no red flags on the last one. Donington evenings for the remainder of 2025 Good afternoon. After taking this morning to consider my email I thought I would drop you all a line regarding last night at Donington Park, and also in general the attitude of some drivers towards other drivers on track and the Opentrack staff. This email is being done without the aid of Ai so it may be blunt and contain spelling mistakes in parts but I am sure you will all see my point. Track days are fun, they have been and always will be a fun way to explore your limits and that of your car, no one is standing in the pits looking for the next Lewis Hamilton trust me I would of been spotted years ago as everyone knows a Vito van is always the fastest vehicle. Joking aside last night and indeed some other past evenings at Donington have seen some truly shocking behaviour both on track and in the paddock area. We have had people doing Doughnuts in the pit lane ... Yes thats right Doughnuts in the pit lane at the end of the night. People selling and others smoking Dope in the garages, groups of drivers changing wrist bands, people with fake driving licences or even claiming to of lost it only to find out when we check DVLA that they have actually been banned, the list could go on and on. Now this behaviour does not happen at other circuits we visit, so why Donington ? Well everyone has a theory, maybe it is because we have larger group bookings where large groups of friends attend on Mass with maybe 4 or 5 drivers trying to share one car and impress their mates. But whatever the reason is, it must stop. Last night in particular was shocking, I gave up counting the Red flags. One just 47 seconds after a re-start. I do wonder how some people managed to make it to the circuit up the Motorway alive let along home again. Simply put things have to change at Donington Park as I will not allow the minority of drivers to spoil it for everyone else. Not only do you put yourself at risk but also other drivers, speed is fantastic and we all love it, but if you have been sitting in the pits for 10 minutes do not expect the slick tyres that offered great grip last time you were out to be back up to working temperature for two or three laps, not just 1/2 a lap. Moving on at Donington we have 10 evenings left this year : ( If I can cope ) So from now on at every evening for the remainder of 2025 there will be a mandatory drivers briefing in the pit lane at 17:10 a wrist band will also be issued for this drivers briefing, with out it you do not go on track. If you miss sighting laps you will have to sign an extra indemnity form before going on track. Should you get ONE BLACK FLAG for poor driving standards that will be the end of your night. ( I will make the decision not Circuit staff ) Should you cause ONE RED FLAG due to poor / careless driving that will be the end of your night. I am sorry if this seams "harsh" but before there is an incident that costs an innocent party Financial loss / Car damage / Physical damage / the list is endless this has to stop. If you or your group do not feel that you wish to play by the rules there are plenty of other Organisers that I am sure will take your money. Apart from that please all have a great weekend. Dave.

All happens in the East Midlands @Flying Carrot Steve. It really is the place to be and to be seen! 🤣

That's the Westfield insured for another year, thanks to Kacey who got a great deal for me.

Do you mean cars or drugs? Do people really deal drugs on track days? 😂

You're gonna have to explain that one to me please Rob 😂

Yep, my Westfield with full cage is super stiff compared to some kits I've been in with just a roll bar.

I had one on my Tiger. Didn't realise it was only cosmetic until I looked one day and saw it was just bolted on with one nut and bolt each side and could probably be bent to 90° by a strong wind 😂

The Kit and Sports Car Show at Lincoln is the one I was thinking of. It's on at the end of this month I believe? Although I also hear it's been cancelled?

Wrong thread mate, should be in Bad Pun of the Day 😛

Fine for home, but what about in the car?

I did try searching, but unfortunately, the old faithful sites with parts weights seem to have finally succumbed to time and disappeared. (not really surprised, they must have been twenty or more years old at this point, with the old owners not having much involvement for some time).

Not a lot, compared to the others, but then it is NOT a safety device and is not structural, it's a cosmetic item, although on an FW it does act as the rear support for the roof.

I think that's at least 7 of us signed up now! Great mix of cars too 👍 Still a few spots left

Instead of seeing this as a reason not to attend, see it as a reason to attend: volunteer, camp over, get fed and watered for free!

Not sure.. Can't say I've noticed one

Yea, I've done 50,000 miles in it.. 👍

Yea, I know they didn't move through choice, but their choice could have been in the centre of the country! It added an hour to the drive! Stoneleigh is the shorter of the x2 screenshots. The showground selected moved further to the south/West.. Making a day journey impossible now. It was just possible previously.

My prediction's an MK.

my old RAC bar was quite heavy - something like 12kg I think, so changing to a full cage only picked up about 15kg total, but I felt the increased body stiffness was immediately obvious on the road, so a great improvement just for that.

I've often wondered how much a cage weighs, that's helpful info for me ta @Kit Car Electronics and Essex AO helps me compare my heavy old thing weight-wise to cars without a full cage. Anyone know how much an MSA/RAC or Jap bar weighs? Hopefully I've got the correct names this time? 😂

It's quite light (well under 30kg) so easy to hang from the ceiling while fitting and just lift/lower a few times while carefully drilling the holes with step drills etc

I won't be rushing into anything, I'm away on a road trip to the Alps in a couple of weeks and will be towards the end of September before I'm back.

Get another Westie @Craigieboy, maybe this one? £24,950 but £24k on WSCC for sale ads. It's a lot but what a car! If I didn't already have the Carrot I reckon that would be in my garage by now 😂 https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/18612193

I always found that removing carpets and drilling holes in the floor was the best option 🤣