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Had an impromptu overnight camp on the Isle of Skye last night, what with the terrible weather this year, I just couldn't pass up the opportunity. 510mls of fun 😊. The scenery was stunning.

Since the wife is out at a show, and I finally have an evening with nothing else pressing to do for once, an hours blatting round the little back roads soon cleared some cobwebs. I may even put this forward for the calendar, although I do wish I had been a minute ot two faster getting to this spot, as the sun would've been full.

Off to harewood tomorrow, last two hill climbs of the season for me.

Shall we have a laugh and see what happens with this morning’s photo. Taking bets on wether it’s upsideownia or not 😂😂😂

There has been a steady decline in numbers of competitors in the WSCC Speed Series over the years and the SSOT has been considering what to do to change things to make it once more an attractive series to be in. in 2024 we opened the Championship up to all 7' type cars to try and increase the competition, but there has not been a great take up off this. So to endeavour to bring more people in we are re-launching the series under the name 7's Speed Series. To find out more please read the enclosed PDF explaining the changes. We hope you will get on board with this and that 2025 can be a more successful year. 7s SS draft Sept 24.docx.pdf

Last car barn beamish meet of the year last week.

We went via Australia 😂 damn phone always takes photos upside down……,or maybe I do, I don’t know 🙄

Cheers mate, just a pity your not on the committee 😂 Have I wetted your appetite, for next year? Thought tbh the weather has a mind of its own, I just got lucky. Still amazed at the reaction the wee car gets, I was mobbed at the ferry terminal. Honestly I was answering 5 peoples questions and more were queuing up to ask and its all positive too. Must be good to get out in a group like the other areas do and I can only imagine the reaction a group of Westies get.

Gates open from 9am for bacon butties and a track walk, 10am for first car on track.

She might not have fleas ! But with your driving style it might come back with 🤮 in it 🤣 have a great day guys , keep it on the black stuff 👍 Andy &Becky

Thanks for your suggestions, which are appreciated. 1) getting the balance of the venues has always been a problem with ours and any other Championship. Caused to some extent where the venues actually are. So the Midland Hillclimbs of Prescott, Shelsley and Loton being to the west and none to the east of the country. But also Sprints being so spread out, with few in the centre. We are planning on seeing where the interested competitors are based and try and support those customers, with geographically close events if we can. 2) That's a sensible idea which needs exploring further 👍 Thanks

That concerns me a bit to. Seems fine at anything above 30. But slow running and the temp seems to slowly climb.... Still, i'll give it a go. 🤞

It was parked, but I did worry about getting it back out without going sideways into the hedge!

It could be arranged 😁

Upsidedownonia……🤣

Nick have you not thought about Castle Coomb as the midland championship boys come down to Gurston so I would have thought Coomb would be a little nearer for most ?

Well we can guarantee it’s not Glen taking them 🤣

Sunday is the only day I can make.

I’ll get there I’m sure of that it’s been a nervous time in the past but never let me down. we will deffo have a chat about it I’ve got some good info.

Hope you get there, we can even have a chat about temperatures- that’ll be really cool 😎

We have 2 helmets so you can choose which you prefer. See you there.

Yes please, the more feedback from as many people as possible will be really appreciated, this Championship will only work if competitors want to be part of it. Good points re Blyton & Anglesey and the SSOT have picked that up. Your last sentence is very much what we want to achieve, 15 years ago there were 120 competitors in the Championship and whilst we may not get back to those numbers, were certainly need to achieve higher number than currently to make it a success.

I think it is important that as much feedback is given as soon as possible particularly around the venues and the actual number of events, then the Committee can pull together the programme. Anglesey and Blyton are in recent years the most popular events so my personal view is that these should form the core. It is debatable whether we want a large number of events which geographically may provide more accessible venues or whether a small number of rounds that participants can focus on lets say 8 meetings, The latter option may encourage a higher turnout at these events. I believe the overall objective is to increase the number of regular entrants as there is nothing worse than travelling hundreds of miles to find you are the sole class entrant

you could regret saying that, lunch was taken on top of Snowdon 😮 but I get what you’re saying and yes it would be lovely to see you. We talked to Matt Baker on top of Snowdon, they were filming, a farm is up for let on snowdon and they were interviewing potential farmers. It’s on TV early next year, channel 4 I think.

Sounds like we can get our own allocated parking section

If the weather is kind I’ll be in my Seight!👍

Did you park it there, or go through the hedge backwards?

bl**** drunkard! I can say that cause you're not at Newark on Sunday to chastise me

We've been in Llandudno. Could've met up for lunch......

This is such a similar story to when I bought my Lotus Exige. I so wanted to just buy it despite it having a bit of hesitation on full throttle. But my mate who, I wisely chose to be my anchor man, said “no, walk away until it’s fixed. Otherwise you could be chasing this ‘easy fix’ for months and many £££” It was just a case of new plugs and I have been a very happy owner for over a year now 👍 Wise move!

Sounds like we may have a few SEight's 😀 i you notice somebody lurking around your cars, it'll be me looking for ideas/inspiration 😊

Drove the car in to work, maiming the most of the ☀️

There are some pics in a previous sale thread from Ash: I got Ash to clear coat them to have them in show quality. No regrets, beautiful pieces.

Snowdonia today

Decided to get the document that the bank sent me to fill out for my business account tax info. Unfortunately my Cockapoo puppy got there first… butter wouldn’t melt eh?

You or the Westfield?

In my experience, if a block has become porous or has a crack, it leaks after it’s warmed up as the block / crack expands. A core plug will expand as it heats up, getting tighter in the block. While changing a core plug is generally not difficult and a core plug is cheap (plus cost of fresh coolant), it rather depends on which one it is (there’s more than one) and what might be in the way of accessing it to change it. You might well have to remove an exhaust header or ancillary, or need access to a ramp, in order to get at it. Well done on doing comprehensive research before buying.

I've been pretending not to notice this on mine for over a year now.

Not mine but I'me in it 😅 @W Shep @marcusb @Paul Hurdsfield - Joint Manchester AO @Terryathome @John Williams (Panda) - Joint Manchester AO @Jim cunliffe

I was up early sun was out. No choice. Nobody around.....ace 👍

Daft as a brush decided to go meet a couple of lads for a chippy at Aviemore, then we had a blast up Cairngorm for sunset pictures and then home along the nethy bridge road and speyside home. Left in glorious sunshine and home in the chilly dark lol

Lining up in the holding area at Silverstone for a parade lap.

12 hrs and 340 miles in glorious sunshine round Wales today. Absolutely epic.

Nice photo! Another one from the other side.... And then a walk past of them all 👍

Been lurking for more years than I’m willing to admit to - so here’s my Sport 250 in a very sunny Thaxted 🥵

A load of Westies out to play at the Derby Notts meet tonight👍

Days later and still buzzing from the trip! I love the amount of yellow at the top of the Stelvio Pass

Flying the flag on Stelvio!

Elan Valley twixt the odd rain shower today!