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I will be there celebrating and supporting and have delayed a driving holiday to Europe by two days because of this. I know I have probably spectated at more speed series events than I have entered but I don't think I am speaking as a lone voice when I say that a huge part of the success of the series is the comradery in the paddock and life long friendships that are formed. The series has been a huge success also in bringing people into the sport. If you just look at British Hill Climbing, the 2017 champion started in a westfield (you can read about it in the latest edition of Sprint magazine) and at least 6 of the top runners have competed in Westfields in the past. It really is something that the club should be very proud of and hopefully, even with a decline in sales of new cars and barriers for new entrants put up by the MSA, can continue to build on for the future. The evening event will be amazing if most of the main names from the past and present are there. Lets give a free ticket to every past champion and get them all there !! Get some amazing cars from the past like the flymo there.. I discussed it a bit with Graham at a club event last weekend and see the potential to leverage the event in lots of ways. I really see an opportunity for the days activity to be a huge club social event in it's own right too with camping available as well. Everyone that comes to Stoneleigh and Blyton says afterwards that they wish the club could have more such events. Well here is another great opportunity to have a gathering at the oldest and probably most iconic hill climb venue in the country and on what is almost the longest summers day of the year. Let's get the factory and other sponsors involved. Walk the hill and hold a mini sprint school for those interested to learn about the sport. Set up corner scales and allow people to weigh and test their cars. I am sure someone can talk about car set up etc All to often recently posts linked to the speed series seem to focus on negatives about target times or classes or regs or missing events etc. Well here I see a great opportunity for all those that care about the series, want to celebrate it's success and see it prosper in the future to make it happen.

I honestly could not have put this better myself, really. We are reliant, as we always are, on individuals with ideas and passion and a team of dedicated supporters of a cause in putting these things together; Stoneleigh and Blyton amongst them as rightly noted in the above. The entire membership gets to benefit from this, it is right to do so and it is right to make use of all of the willing support and available funds to do these things and more. Everyone should come along to this, support your club and make the best use of your membership. It will be a great day; something a little different for those who don't compete and a chance for those who do, to impart knowledge wisdom and no doubt enthusiasm in spades. Once we get into something, we do a bl**** good job. If we attract more members into the competitive side because of this, that would be great and if we simply enjoy a day out, I'd certainly be happy and chalk this up as a success. Many folks will have other commitments, of course we will, we all do, we all have lives to live and work to do and priority calls to make; there are always choices. For the 21st year of the Speed Series, I'd suggest this should be on the top of your list...

You think they'd proof read the banner before going to print. Ztech?

Ron Burgundy?

Hi Folks Here is my 2 penneth on this matter (for what it is worth), obviously I cannot comment on the issues for the British Sprint guy's but as far as the Speed Series calendar is concerned I am deeply disappointed that this clash has been allowed to happen! I have always found when attending their events that the B19 are very helpful, friendly and reasonable. I am very surprised that assuming they were made aware of the clash of dates with such a special one off event that they would require/insist we stay with the Snetterton event. We are also supporting B19 at 2 Hethel events and we were also invited to their Lyddon event again this year which was declined (but that's another story)! With 30 + events on the 2018 SS Calendar I find it hard to accept that we needed to include the revised Snetterton date considering this is a landmark year for the SS. In addition those of us who have had any dealings with the venue owners will know that it will be MSV who decide who get's what and when at their venues around the country in 2019 and not whether the Westfield SS was present at Snetterton in 2018. It will decided upon pure business criteria! It is also disappointing that a long standing member of the SSOT is not able to support the 21st Anniversary Event in one form or another, but "hey ho" that's life as they say! I just appeal to all of you who have shown genuine interest in the 21st Anniversary Event to continue to support the event and not let this un-necessary side show deflect us from making the 23rd June a day we can all remember for many years to come! Many thanks Graham (Glutey)

Just booked the day off, count me in as a definite

Talk to Luke at Playskool

You got it Otherwise known as Lord Francis

I was at his house last night, it smelt of rich mahogany.

I'm 50/50 at the mo. Need to get a tow car

As a fellow narrow owner, I can confirm a quick release will help in getting into the car. Fitting it now when it's cold is ideal. +1 for speaking to Luke. http://www.plays-kool.co.uk/acatalog/WorksBell.html The things you need to consider: > Distance from the back of the wheel to the dash / distance from the front of the wheel to your chest. Get this wrong and the wheel could be so close to the dash that your hands rub the dash and switches, or so close to your chest that it makes driving uncomfortable. So the QR depth needs to be taken into account. > Wheel diameter. Measure what you currently have. I reduced from 300mm to 280mm and it made a big difference to leg movement at the knees and thighs. > Wheel PCD. You'll need to know the spacing between the wheel bolts if you want to stick with your current wheel.

+1 for Luke. His Works Bell quick release is superb (not cheap) and he will weld the slug onto the existing shaft, if you send it to him.

Thanks! Carried out the following... -Cam/aux belt -Water Pump & Pulleys -New Battery -Engine oil change & flush -Plugs and leads replaced -Coolant change & flush -Coolant hoses checked and replaced where needed -Gearbox oil Change -Diff oil change -Brake fluid changed -Replaced all brake pads -Striped re built callipers -All parts checked and greased/oiled accordingly -Replaced tyres with 4 x Yokohama A048r's -Full 4 wheel laser alignment -Correction detail on paintwork including machine polish and wax application

I’m 50/50. Sorry not sure that helps! But I know exactly how long it takes to get to Corby from Newcastle (as it’s where I wanna born) and know the hotels too. So weighing up the pros n cons

Nice bull dog

Thanks CosKev, I’m probably around the same distance from Oulton as you, I’m in Holmes Chapel. I haven’t booked any dates yet as we have a newborn baby so free time is a little more limited! I hope to get along to some of the monthly meetings come spring though :-)

mine pats me on the head every 1.6 seconds at anything above 36m,ph. Joy Looking at a B&Q solution with some collapsible poles