Stoneleigh 2017

[John Williams (Panda) - Joint Manchester AO]

For the Westfield Speed Series to do a recruitment Drive I need the Following at the Stoneleigh stand in hall 2

5 cars for the stand

1) JPW's Car (lardy road going)
2) ??
3) ??
4) ??
5)

Volunteers for the Hall

1) JPW
2)
3)........ +

 

[Nick Mace]

Sorry, I can't help with any of the above, but I wonder whether one "service" you could advertise as offering on/from the stand is (for those who have their cars at the show) a high level assessment of the changes they would need to make to their cars in order to make them compliant for the speed series.

I have no current intention of doing any racing, but I do from time to time wonder what changes I would need to make and never get much further than realising that it's a bit complex for a novice to get to grips with. I suspect that a lack of clarity on these things would put some people off (especially if there are fewer changes than they expect).

Just a thought!

[mark.anson]

Nick 

Thats a good idea and something I'm the SSOT could look at doing.

The reality is though that to enter the speed series as a standard road going car then you can do that with surprisingly few changes to your car. 

There is a Speed Series Facebook page so there's nothing to stop you posting a few pictures of your car on there (or on here) and there will be plenty of sound advice as to what you will need to do. 

Mark Anson

Speed Series Organising Team

[Scottish Bloke]

I can try and get the SuperTec to Stoneleigh Mr Panda

[John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison]

When is the show? I live only 10 minutes away from Stoneleigh but fear it may clash with an SS event otherwise welcome to my car

 

[Captain Colonial]

Just so you all know, the space in Hall 2 has not been provided to the club free of charge by the organisers, as it had been prior to last year's show.  The club is directly paying a four-figure sum for that space, and is doing so solely to promote and support the Speed Series.

Therefore it is critical that we get Speed Series cars on stand and granite-solid commitment from the volunteer owners that they will bring their car for both days of the show.  In the past, we have had volunteer owners cry off at the very last minute, leaving us with empty stand space, egg on our collective faces and a flea in our ears from the organisers, all of which was most embarrassing and irritating.

This is an important one and will definitely affect future Stoneleighs and other promotional ventures if the stand is not filled with Speed Series cars, so your help is not only greatly appreciated, it is vital - thanks.

[Captain Colonial]

14 minutes ago, John said:

When is the show? I live only 10 minutes away from Stoneleigh but fear it may clash with an SS event otherwise welcome to my car

 

30 April and 1 May

[Terry Everall]

It does clash with Anglesey

[John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison]

1 hour ago, Scott Young - WSCC Chairman said:

30 April and 1 May

Thanks. unfortunately, I will be at Anglesey with Terry. Free on Monday though subject to weather etc

[XTR2Turbo]

John

I am happy to help out answering questions one day and might be able to leave my car but won't be able to confirm for sure for a few weeks as I am waiting to exchange on a house and dates may change.

Also I assume people leaving their car on the stand get a free entry ticket same as last time

I recall being at Stoneleigh about 5 years ago when wscc cars were parked up along the wall along with sponsors. There was a big stand in front with a marquee that blocked visibility and was not ideal so worth checking the plan !!

Also I think other than numbers and stickers competition cars don't really look that different from a lot of road cars. I wonder if other ideas to attract attention and interest?  e.g videos playing, driving simulator (there is a chap that is often at Shelsley and he sells tickets for a simulator of you driving up the hill, a display cabinet of trophies, a car on corner weight scales? discounted entry to wscc sprint school if enter on the day, a speed series sticker to take, a competition to win a day at one of the hill climb driving schools (perhaps Harewood, Shelsley, Gurston, Loton or Prescott might be happy to offer at a discount as you would be marketing their events etc etc

David

[John Williams (Panda) - Joint Manchester AO]

Back to the top... I and the club need help

 

cheers

 

john

[graham frankland]

Hi John

I will try to get mine their providing I have a new cylinder head and secure trailer parking is available

G

[Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator]

Parking will be sorted :-)

[mark.anson]

Unfortunately I'm working so I can't make it, but having a single seater probably less  relevant in promoting the SS.

JPW/ Rich

perhaps an appeal on the Facebook page will attract some takers. I'm 

[John Williams (Panda) - Joint Manchester AO]

9 hours ago, mark.anson said:

Unfortunately I'm working so I can't make it, but having a single seater probably less  relevant in promoting the SS.

JPW/ Rich

perhaps an appeal on the Facebook page will attract some takers. I'm 

good idea i'll sort

 

cheers

 

john