National Kitcar Show or Stoneleigh again?

[Boftus]

To those that provide many hours organising such events.

I am planning what i can attend this year as there seem to be many clashes with local shows and personal plans already.

i think this time last year, there was info already announced regarding the national show, but it is likely that i am wrong about that lol
is the WSCC still planning to do the usual big show at this event?

also wondered if there are any plans for the new Stoneleigh Selfbuild/Kit show?

 

[Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO]

1 hour ago, Boftus said:

To those that provide many hours organising such events.

I am planning what i can attend this year as there seem to be many clashes with local shows and personal plans already.

i think this time last year, there was info already announced regarding the national show, but it is likely that i am wrong about that lol
is the WSCC still planning to do the usual big show at this event?

also wondered if there are any plans for the new Stoneleigh Selfbuild/Kit show?

 

@Martin Aldred - Shows & Events Coordinator may I leave you to reply?

 

@Boftus we started to advertise Malvern at the end of March last year. We may start earlier this year but are constrained by Grosvenor Show, as they don't supply information of confirmation of our plot etc until then.

 

Great to read you're keen to support.

[Captain Colonial]

Don't get me started on Grosvenor...! 

[Boftus]

1 hour ago, Captain Colonial said:

Don't get me started on Grosvenor...! 

oh dear, are they a bit rubbish? 

I appreciate it will not be you guys delaying sending info out.

But, with there being a new show at Stoneleigh, i wasn't sure if there might be a switch for WSCC main show attendance.
Malvern is a great venue, but Stoneleigh is more central and closer to me  

i would probably only be able to do the Saturday at either venue this year as Malvern is a trek and Stoneleigh clashes with Kimbolton Country Fayre (which is the best mixed car show in the East Midlands/East Anglia region that that i organise a WSCC stand for at least 6 cars (massive effort ) (more should attend!))  

 

I believe the promo on here started in Jan last year

 

[Captain Colonial]

8 minutes ago, Boftus said:

oh dear, are they a bit rubbish? 

In order to prevent the club having poor relations with them due to my “thoughts and experiences”, I shall refrain from sharing them - colourful as they are.

 

Stoneleigh is a LOT closer for me (5 miles!), but there has to be a question mark over it at the moment.  Those of you familiar will know that HS2 is going straight through the showground and has been causing local traffic issues for years.  They are currently reworking the road outside the showground entrance substantially.  By that, I mean that road is currently completely shut between Stoneleigh village and Blackdown.  Will they get it done in time?  I’m not betting on it.

[Boftus]

I did not know that about Stoneleigh, that would be a real shame for the shows 'first run' if access is not available.
Hopefully they can get something sorted.

 

[Steve G.]

Race Retro is on soon. There is still the rally stage area but it's to the right of the main hall as you walk up to it, not sure how much of the site is left where the main kit car show areas were. 

Hoping it won't be cancelled due to the rain again this year.

[Martin Bell - (Bellyboy) East Anglia AO]

7 hours ago, Boftus said:

oh dear, are they a bit rubbish? 

I appreciate it will not be you guys delaying sending info out.

But, with there being a new show at Stoneleigh, i wasn't sure if there might be a switch for WSCC main show attendance.
Malvern is a great venue, but Stoneleigh is more central and closer to me  

i would probably only be able to do the Saturday at either venue this year as Malvern is a trek and Stoneleigh clashes with Kimbolton Country Fayre (which is the best mixed car show in the East Midlands/East Anglia region that that i organise a WSCC stand for at least 6 cars (massive effort ) (more should attend!))  

 

I believe the promo on here started in Jan last year

 

You do a great job organising that for us jason. Much much appreciated be east anglia area

[TableLeg]

15 hours ago, Boftus said:

I did not know that about Stoneleigh, that would be a real shame for the shows 'first run' if access is not available.
Hopefully they can get something sorted.

 

Maybe somebody from the club could reach out to Simon via his email (on this link) and see what info he has about the road issue?

https://carshowco.com/replica/

[Captain Colonial]

43 minutes ago, TableLeg said:

Maybe somebody from the club could reach out to Simon via his email (on this link) and see what info he has about the road issue?

https://carshowco.com/replica/

Don’t think he’ll know unless he has a crystal ball.  I live locally as I’ve said before, and it changes weekly and without warning.  Keep your fingers crossed is my advice.

 

They’re building a huge bridge right outside the Stoneleigh exit, which I presume is to allow HS2 to go underneath the reworked roadway and through the northern section on the showground.  One week the road is open, the next week it’s closed.  What I do know is that there’s no signs warning you it’s closed until you’re almost on top of it and you have to make a 3-point turn on a B-road.

 

HS2 around here is pretty much a law unto themselves.  The road between Leamington and Southam was supposed to be replaced with a temporary road right up until a fortnight before tunneling work began, then HS2 said it wasn’t possible (cost - yeah, right) and shut the road for 18 months requiring a 10 mile diversion.

[TableLeg]

Just now, Captain Colonial said:

Don’t think he’ll know unless he has a crystal ball.  I live locally as I’ve said before, and it changes weekly and without warning.  Keep your fingers crossed is my advice.

 

They’re building a huge bridge right outside the Stoneleigh exit, which I presume is to allow HS2 to go underneath the reworked roadway and through the northern section on the showground.  One week the road is open, the next week it’s closed.  What I do know is that there’s no signs warning you it’s closed until you’re almost on top of it and you have to make a 3-point turn on a B-road.

 

HS2 around here is pretty much a law unto themselves.  The road between Leamington and Southam was supposed to be replaced with a temporary road right up until a fortnight before tunneling work began, then HS2 said it wasn’t possible (cost - yeah, right) and shut the road for 18 months requiring a 10 mile diversion.

I'm sure the club would greatly appreciate your assistance, so Don your hi-vis and go find out.

[Captain Colonial]

Just now, TableLeg said:

I'm sure the club would greatly appreciate your assistance, so Don your hi-vis and go find out.

Are you and @Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO working together?!?

 

Btw, you’d be amazed what you can access and get away with while wearing a hi-viz.  I also recommend a “Motorway Maintenance” sticker on the back of your car and an amber light for beating motorway traffic jams.  (I never worked in road maintenance, but it works.)

[Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO]

2 minutes ago, Captain Colonial said:

Are you and @Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO working together?!?

 

Btw, you’d be amazed what you can access and get away with while wearing a hi-viz.  I also recommend a “Motorway Maintenance” sticker on the back of your car and an amber light for beating motorway traffic jams.  (I never worked in road maintenance, but it works.)

I don't want the Captain wandering around outside. He's far too useful sat at his keyboard keeping the forum and our membership happy!

 

[Captain Colonial]

4 minutes ago, Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO said:

I don't want the Captain wandering around outside. He's far too useful sat at his keyboard keeping the forum and our membership happy!

 

Quite right.  Keep me locked indoors so you know where to find me when something I’ve done goes wrong.

[Martin Aldred - Shows & Events Coordinator]

On 06/02/2026 at 15:13, Captain Colonial said:

In order to prevent the club having poor relations with them due to my “thoughts and experiences”, I shall refrain from sharing them - colourful as they are.

 

Stoneleigh is a LOT closer for me (5 miles!), but there has to be a question mark over it at the moment.  Those of you familiar will know that HS2 is going straight through the showground and has been causing local traffic issues for years.  They are currently reworking the road outside the showground entrance substantially.  By that, I mean that road is currently completely shut between Stoneleigh village and Blackdown.  Will they get it done in time?  I’m not betting on it.

I went to Stonleigh a few weeks ago. It's business as usual as far as entry is concerned. Access was fine. There maybe a queue as ass from from the Bagington side is closed for HS2 works. The showground is significantly smaller but it's definitely business as usual.