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Initially this is to gauge the level of interest, as it takes a fair bit of preparation/organisation for such an event and quite frankly not worth putting on for 5-6 cars. Ideally, at least 15-20 cars would make it worthwhile, and if successful, encouraging to run it again next year. It would take 3-4 weekends of my own time, and about 6-800 miles to map and test the route, so I need to feel confident that would be well-subscribed. Similar to the old-school night (road) rallies, regularity rallies and historic rallies, it would be run with 'tulip navigation' but in a non-competitive way with questions asked along the route to make it a bit more fun and ensure the full route has been covered. The route will cover the Borders/Lanarkshire/Dumfries area - ideal for both Clan McWesty and the north of England (provided you have a valid passport! - and keep your eyes off our cattle). It's easier done two-up (driver and navigator) and have chosen a Saturday for the run so that you can shout your navigator (wife/girlfriend/mistress...) a nice night in a hotel and make the most of the bank holiday weekend. There's nothing stopping anyone doing it solo though - just need to multi-task. At this initial stage, I plan the finish to be near Peebles, where there is a range of hotels/accommodation, and we can crash one of the pubs on the Saturday night.. The start would be around mid-late morning and covering around 150-200 miles, with a lunch/fuel stop midway. Cars depart the start, one or two minutes apart, start positions pulled from a hat. The route can on occasion cross over itself, so it's not unusual to see cars coming the other way, making you second-guess your navigation. In the spirit of the event, and it's old-school nature, GPS etc is discouraged - just the route book and your speedo/tripmeter is all you need. Included is a sealed envelope with the destination if you get horribly lost. I thought such an event might add something a bit different to the usual Sunday run-out and Stoneleigh-once-a-year calendar. Back home in New Zealand in the '90's, there was an event run in the same format for motorcyclists that I entered called the Egmont 300 (300kms) which attracted well over 100 road bikes each year. It ran for five years, of which I attended four of - I missed the last one as I was in plaster with a broken foot from a crash, absolutely gutted as I would have been one of just a dozen to have done all five. After the first event, myself and many others made DIY map scrollers like on the Dakar bikes. We'd be given our route books about 1-1/2 hour before the start, and then madly cut up and tape the instructions into a long scroll before the start. Those green to the event (or couldn't be arsed) just duct-taped the pages (in the supplied poly-pocket) to their fuel tank. The finish was always at the start - a horse racecourse, where there was plenty of room for camping and a hall for a party/prize-giving. When that event stopped running (I think the routes were starting to repeat itself), my best mate and I ran the same format but smaller event in our own county for three years, which up to 40 bikes attended each time, called the Most Excellent Adventure. It covered around 200kms, and always finished in a different remote spot somewhere, where we all pitched our tents and wild-camped around a fire, got sozzled and told lies! So, who's up for it?!

Hi All Our Shelsley Walsh celebration is one week away on the 23rd June. It is open on the day to all comers! Free admission, Free Camping Friday and Saturday Night! Don't worry if you have not booked anything just come along and enjoy the OLDEST tarmac motorsport venue in the world. See Westfield's and other cars going up the hill in a family FUN DAY spirit! Enjoy the working Water Mill, have an ICE CREAM and just relax! So why not have a great day out in your Westfield or any other car, meet friends and other club members, chat and reminise? If you cannot resist the temptation to have a go up the hill your self we will be able to fit you in for some runs on the day! Crash Helmets can be hired on the day as required! Food available at lunchtime if required! The weather forecast looks favourable for the day! So nothing to stop you coming out in your "Pride and Joy" for a FUN DAY at the HILL! Look forward to seeing you all! Thanks Graham

WHAT the hell happened here then? Some Amazeballs times here, never before have I seen so many 101's in one place, .... except the Matrix of course , did they put something in the water or something. Well whatever it was, awesome results guys 3 Sisters (R17) - Results Tigger the Amazed

I’m booked, going to be a long weekend

I'm booked

Had a brilliant day here. This place was really interesting and the cinema was a brilliant 20 minutes or so. Thanks @Robin (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO for organising.

Steve and Margaret are going I think

Sorry Robin but I will be in France! I hate to miss a good BBQ

Count me n Debs in

Hi Folks In addition to the bar being open from 3-00 pm on Friday afternoon Shelsley have agreed to put on some hot food for us as well in the evening from about 6-00 pm for an hour or so! I am sure with the helpers getting hungry and the "early bird" arrivals it will be good way to kick off the weekend! Couldn't manage chips at the outside food bar though, due to H&S ventilation requirement. The catering manager is opening up especially for us and is doing the cooking so the rest should be fine! Best regards Graham

Just booked the Track day and hoping to stay over to watch the sprint . Jim & Julie

Fathers days fishing trip.

It doesn’t get any better than this.

Bought this one in 2015 and since then it's been a labour of love...not sure the better half would agree...

Ok, feel like I can contribute now I just passed my IVA today