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I thought it may be a good idea to write about the experience that I've had over the last few days so as to negate any doubt some members may have regarding competing when they don't have a trailer. I've been competing in the speed series over the last 2 years, driving to various events, competing, then driving the return leg! This weekend however, takes president for distance covered in the name of grass roots Motorsport. So to begin, last Thursday started out much like the days which preceded it. Hot, sunny and dry. The difference being today I was going to work in the westfield, with a passenger seat full of race gear, fuel and oil. (And a full suit, well come to that later) So trip 1. Towcester to Cranfield: (25 miles) down the a5 and through central miltonkeynes (roundabout central!) trip to work at 6.45 am... Not a bad start to the day! Trip 2. Cranfield to sheffield (130 miles ) up the m1, through chesterfield (first stop at donnington park for fuel... 20litres will only get you so far!) this trip consisted of many people sat in traffic complimenting me on my choice of vehicle. Trip 3. Sheffield to pub in Peak District. (30 miles): unpack the car in Sheffield and replace with the better half for a swift pint and to watch the sunset over the city.....Cracking way to end a rather busy week! This was no small feet to get the mrs into the now windscreen less Westfield wearing a helmet! FRIDAY: Trip 4. Sheffield to Blyton: (60ish miles) setting off at 6.30'collected father and a friend and hit the a roads for Blyton. Spent 90% of the day tanking round in the car with dad and my mate, then swapped to the sprint tyres for a cheeky practice. After a pub meal, many laughs (gluten free! For those in the know) several beers and a rather exuberant taxi journey it was time for the tent, ready for racing. SATURDAY: A full day of successful (kept it on the black stuff) sprinting (again with the car been driven rather hard) followed by more beer, wine and anything we could get our mits on. A foolish move of being the first asleep in public left me open to human buckaroo... See Luke algar for details. SUNDAY: Another (rather slower start, due to a thick head) day of sprinting. Pack up the tent, change the tyres back to road and attend the presentation. After re-packing the car, borrowing some premium from Paul Morcolm (thanks again mate) it was time for return trip to Sheffield. (60ish miles) MONDAY: My good ladies graduation at Newcastle university... Congratualations once again! The car had a well deserved day off. TUESDAY: Back to work! (130 miles) back down the m1 to Cranfield. 2 stops for fuel. Work 7.30-6.30 and a spirited drive back to towcester! (25 miles) All in all, a round trip of +460miles off the track, a full 2 days sprinting and a track day all in a £5k Westfield.... That linked with the banter, comradery, great planning and helpfullness of the WSCC and all of its members made for a Long weekend to remember. I hope this short(ish) post helps any of the people who are in a similar situation to me to jump into sprinting regardless if they have a trailer or not. I invite anyone (past or present) to share there similar stories to entice any other budding sprinters who also have to drive to events! Thanks to everyone involved in making this weekend, truelly one to remember. Cheers, Chris

Below is my fastest run from the weekend: Thanks to the team of people who gave up their time to make it such a great weekend. Special thanks to all those who gave me alcohol so I could get properly smashed.

You can still join the old fasioned way http://www.wscc.co.uk/membership.htm Just scroll to the bottom of the page and just below the flashing banner is a form which you can print off and put in an envelope together with a cheque

Paddy staying cool in his doggles Not sure about my photo uploading ability !!!! 3rd attempt at loading and final got the hang of it :)

Here's Pippa The Pooch - A Bearded Collie. Clearly inappropriately dressed for this unexpectedly warm weather. She's moved into the shade under the conifer hedge at the bottom of the garden where she can keep a bit cooler, but still check out the passing pups.

Father in law has to German shepherds, one's traditional colouring, the other's "Blue". The blue one has very long and thick fur. They get walked by a river or pond (depending on direction taken) most days and the blue one got in the pond and just stood there for about 20 mins. They couldn't get him to move! When home a bucket of water was filled to give them a wash... Every time they approached him there was a raised lip and a bit of a rumble... Out on my daily 8-12 mile walk I've seen loads of RSPCA vehicles going around car parks. I was informed (by a friend) that if there is an animal left in a hot car they will break the window, remove the animal and leave a note.

Probably, but it also probably involves hardware you shouldn't be within a mile of!

My fastest time of the weekend (70.71 seconds) not bad for my car I thought! Slight frustration at the wiggler (know the name now I've got a trophy!) after loosing some time running a touch wide on exit. Cheers for everyone's help and support over the weekend.

I just put up with a slow fill enjoy the moment listen to zeplin purple wishbone stones then i pay get in and smile for miles

I am the boss and I should be there , if she lets me !

Yep a great night and a real good feeling inside doing something for somebody else who really appreciated it. They were lovely kids and I hope next year will be even better :-)

Glad to be there and give the kids a ride around. There was some really excited youngsters enjoying themselves.

So in monsoon season, will it be raining Datsun Cogs? I'll get me coat.....