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The following people have let us know their details because they are volunteering their time across the weekend and plan to arrive in their tintop. The attached document contains a page for Saturday setup and a page Sunday/Monday. It lists the details we currently hold for people who have contacted us stating they are helping over the weekend and plan to arrive in a tintop...or haven't provide any vehicle information 25-4-17 Dawn Frankland removed David James added 24-4-17 updates Paul Carey added Paul Aspden removed 21-4-17 updates Anna Crow added Ian Perry name corrected 20-40-17 updates Robyn Vann added to campers Mike West added for camping and interior Paul Aspden added .. Martin Aldrid added Sat camping 19-4-17 updates Brian Miles added to Rota + wessie reg added. Steve Thorne added to Rota. Mark Redpath added Bunje westie reg added Paul Condren car model updated Graham Miller tintop added Garry and Sandra Bunn added + motohome 15-4-17 updates Martin Aldred removed from Saturday and camping. John Ridler westie reg added 14-4-17 updates Darren Preston + Sandra Hatton added to Sat,Sun,Mon,Camping, Vehicle and rota. 12-4-17 updated as follows Iain Hooker: tintop changed to range rover + added for sat setup and camping Mark Boswell:added, tintop + caravan + added for sat setup and camping Scott added to Sat John Williams added Andy Banks: Trailer added 11-4-17 updated as follows:- Ian Kinder added . Gary Lucas trailer + sat camping added 8-4-17 list updated as follows:- Martyn and Sue Vann added to Sat Martin Vann Zeller car make added Added Mark Wendon and Dawn Williams Added Clarky and his crew (x4) Corrected Dean Savills name Mike Rowland car details Ben Draper Westfield reg added Craig Hewison tin top type added Craig Spooner Motorhome details added Ali Jones Trailer removed Paul Condren Trailer removed Dave Eastwood car colour updated Camping and vehicle details (V16 25-4-17).pdf Camping and vehicle details SORTED BY NAME (V16 25-4-17).pdf What you need check:- 1. If you plan to arrive in a tintop, your name is on the list. 2. If your name is on the list but there are RED cells, we do not have any vehicle details for you. Please send them or you will not be allowed free entry if you arrive in a tintop 3. If your name is on the list but there are ORANGE cells, we do not have the make/model of your tintop. If you think you need to be on the list or need to send an update contact stoneleigh@wscc.co.uk, and include your tintop details, ta.

#Give-Me-A- Hug-Big-Boy seriously going away this week with the laptop and we'll get the web site and store open cheers panda

If you look up at about 9:30 am I'll be flying over at 33000 feet going on my hols :-) have a good run :-)

Stoneleigh camping 2017. If you have generously offered your time to assist in the best kit car show ever and you want to camp over the weekend then your name will be in the attached list for camping in the WSCC campsite. If you are on the list you will get a camping wristband from security and therefore can camp on our allotted camping area adjacent to the Westfield drift experience. If however you feel that a mistake has been made (we are only human) then contact us at stoneleigh@wscc.co.uk, Stoneleigh campers 2017.pdf

I've got my head re-built and I'm keen to blow the cobwebs off so I'll be there for breakfast!

Aye, hopefully might make it along to this one! I love the run over to Matlock, too.

Used them on an MX-5 race car the other weekend. Nothing to say other than they were 'fine'. Didn't blow me away but didn't think they were rubbish. So I think 'good for the money' is the best way I can put it You will probably hear rave reviews from everyone else, because they are likely the first performance tyre they've used, and / or they aren't using them to their limits...

New sleeping bag at the ready Anyone else getting excited? Brum brum!

Guy's Thanks for all the support, I noticed there was fluid round the fuel sensor on top of the tank so, I have got some cork and made a couple of gaskets. Also went to my local garage who looks after a couple of west fields and we had it up on the ramps. No leaks found and mechanics were puzzled. I will look at the lights in detail and maybe get an auto electrician in. The over heating has not happened today and even when left idling it got to 90 and the fan kicked in and took it back down to 80. I used a digital thermometer and that only registered 70 so something is adrift there.

Gosh - you're having a lie in! Should suit NW

Stoneleigh 2017 volunteer Rota. A massive thanks to everyone that has offered to volunteer their time for this years Stoneleigh. We say it every year but this one with your help is going to be the biggest and best ever. Thank you Any problems please contact stoneleigh@wscc.co.uk ROTA Stoneleigh 2017 V3.pdf. ROTA Stoneleigh 2017 V3.pdf

I've come to work in the Eleven today as I need to call in with it to a nearby fibreglass company (to arrange for a few bodywork bits and pieces to be done). The running in of the engine is progressing well so cruising down the A34 at 3,500rpm in top kept me up nicely with the Lane 2 traffic. The usual stops at our local newsagent and the BP garage at Didcot (collecting sandwiches) were lengthened with people coming to ask what it is and to take photos! I even chatted with a Westfield owning lorry driver at the garage. I shall be running home to Oxford over the Berkshire Downs so today will be a good day!

@greenstreak Many Happy Returns Andy, have a great fiftieth! I bet that's why you darent come to the meet tonight, nothing to do with "family celebrations", you're just scared we'll give you the bumps. Seriously though, have a great birthday.

Nice one, Rich! keep your finger off the Nitrous...

Yep, I'll be there. We could do a little loop ending in Heybridge Basin free public carpark at 10? The Jam cafe is just around the corner. DAISY MEADOW CAR PARK, HEYBRIDGE BASIN CM9 4RW

The trusty old Pre-lit sailed through the MOT, so who's meeting me at McDonalds on Sunday?

10am s not early your just getting old :-)

I carry a handy house brick as insurance

Doh!. thanks... corrected. Orange is 'nice to have' ..Hopefully it will make entry a little easier. An easier reference for the gate security bods to look up

See in Matlock fingers crossed

So let me know with some advance... to withdraw my entry if you come.

I'm in. Details please

MHR @greenstreak It will be bumps + 1 month's worth at the next Meet

Whereabouts to ppl want to go for a blat? Mike has a good suggestion above Could meet in Chelmsford McDonalds like we often do to help the London / Kent guys and us Northerners

Such a nice sound that catering van!

IF I have a working car before then I will try and get a late entry.

Thanks mate. I love you too

I was considering it but now I know you're going Maurici I definitely won't go

I'm tempted... see how my car holds up tomorrow! Shame the Class A target time is absolutely ridiculous, but hey, should be fun.

Hi folks Have awoken from the winter slumber. Westie started and all I need now is tax. Hope to be there on Sat. Matlock 1pm? Cheers. Chris/Mo

yes sorry I forgot to reply.... the Friday... so book the day off work and come and play!

Yes scary though it seems it is better with £1 clear bulbs spray painted red than with the led superbright. I totally understand the law and will get some correct led ones soon as I can work how I ordered the wrong ones.

Oh, yeah....................... at f****ing last..................sunny and no sickness.............

I might be up for this unless SWMBO has other ideas

I think we could make, but its also an hour run for us to get there, is there a planned meeting point and route. Weather is looking good so sod the chores.

Was going to look at getting out on Saturday myself, and message the few active Mancs. What area Peaks you thinking (It's an hour to get to start of Peaks from me)?

As above,routing from the bulkhead to the pedal cable angles ,a pedal stop and making sure the cable end can rotate in the clevis/pedal are all the main issues with cables snapping

Maybe if I can get a pass out from Gemma. Luke.

I think flesh colour with a brown stripe down the middle

Blimey Yanto, you must have kept your hands outside the bedclothes when you were a lad! I can barely make out the picture in his avatar, let alone make a diagnosis like that!

Tel’s Tales Anglesey 1st and 2nd April 2017 I guess that any of us involved in motorsport have a bad break, once in a while, such as my clutch issue at Rockingham but things can only get better……or perhaps not in my case. I thought that it was just an unlucky start to the season but more doom and gloom was on the horizon. It was my oldest grandaughter’s 18th birthday on the Friday so I delayed my 4 hour drive and set off at 1830 thinking I will miss the traffic on the M6. I was correct and Steve and I flew along until we hit the M56 where there seemed to be accidents every 5 miles or so. Then the Welsh Highways department played their best card as they had apparently (with little warning) closed about 10 miles for roadworks, with no diversion routes shown. After what seemed like hours of ignoring my satnav request to “turn around when possible” we went through Chester and back to Queensferry. Arrived in the paddock at about 2330hrs too late for a beer or two so just went to bed! Woke at 0100hrs to the sound of heavy rain belting down on the motorhome roof which even drowned out Steve’s snoring. Saturday was a bit dull and cold but the damp track was drying and with only 35 cars there would be lots of track time….for most people! Some Speed Series stickers had been dished out by Tim so they were being slapped onto car sides. Scrutineering was easy and away we went at 1000hrs prompt with 2 practice runs. Alas, in P1, Craig Spooner hit the tyre wall somewhere near Rocket complex and having hoped that things were repairable he found a damaged chassis so had to pack in so that was a big blow for him. I was fastest car in P1 and P2 and I was predicting that a Westfield could take FTD on both days so things looked good. Steve’s gearbox was still playing up and no matter how much we adjusted the clutch cable he had problems all weekend with selecting 2nd or 3rd gear and as a result his times suffered. I set off for T1 like a scolded cat but after about 200m approaching Rocket the engine note changed and I lost most power so I killed the ignition and came to a halt for a tow back to the paddock. The engine would start but sounded awful, no sign of plug or piston damage but that was it I was out! Tim Nunn was having a problem as he was losing power at around 10000rpm in the blade car. Mick Dent was continuingly having to tighten up his nearside front hub axle to prevent it coming off. In T4 John Hoyle got a bit giddly approaching the LH hairpin near the finish and came off so he could test the grass surface grip. This was not a god move as his car literally got bogged down and filled with soft brown mud resulting in damaged bodywork. Even the recovery vehicles got stuck and could not pull him out. The long break whilst they sorted this out helped people refuel and get a cuppa as the runs were coming fast and furious. In the end there were 2 practices and 8 timed runs by which time most people had given up trying to go faster. Great value for money and day for Derek Hodder as he took FTD closely chased by Gary. Tim Nunn had a good battle with class G newcomer John Loudon and only just won. Mick Dent running in class H with his Busa was really quick and only 1 sec behind Del. As this was a new circuit there were good points for many. The final straw for me was when , due to only a few of being in the bar, we were kicked out at 2100hrs. Sunday- Mark Anson had turned upon Saturday afternoon and stayed over to spectate with me and help around the paddock. He biggest complaint was that he had to pay a fiver to get in. I had been appointed as a Steward for LDMC so I asked the lads to be polite and give me some respect in view of my position…that had no effect at all. During practice Tim’s replacement fuel pump seemed to be working ok but in the end a change of plugs was probably what cured the loss of power. John Loudon was running out of revs and on the limiter for a long way down the back straight and was a bit puzzled as his new Elite box ratios should have given him a top speed of about 135mph. It seems that his drop gears may have been installed incorrectly which helped his acceleration but not his top speed. My old tyres seemed to be working well on his car so he will now need a new set particularly as there were 2 practices and 12 Timed runs available which is unheard of. In T2 Mike Skidmore’s prop shaft failed at the universal joint so he put the car on the trailer. Del and Gary were going well but their WIFI gear change system seemed to be sticking and cause shift problems. In T1 John Hoyle beat the target time and scored 101 points so was a happy bunny. In the end Gary Bunn beat the target and took a well deserved FTD in Del’s car so they did the double and did Westfields proud. So it was a great effort by LDMC in running this event early in the season which I believe will be well supported next year based upon the weekend weather and number of runs made available. Terry Everall Class G competitor

Pleasure ben

Went to watch a test on the Flying Scotsman rally (Endurance event in Borders) - fantastic to see 7 litre 1920's Bentleys being thrown around the mud! This finishes at Gleneagles tomorrow - if you get a chance to see the cars you wont regret it. Over 100 mainly prewar cars - includes over 20 'proper' Bentleys. http://www.endurorally.com/pages/flying-scotsman-rally-2017