Stoneleigh alternative

[Pinto Boy]

I can't make Stoneleigh   so can someone tell me the next similar event - preferably down south.

Or is it THE event which must be attended at all costs - including family excommunication?

Thanks

[Mark Stanton]

Or is it THE event which must be attended at all costs - including family excommunication?

Yes - why not take the family along.

There is nothing elses like Stoneleigh - it IS THE BIGGEST such event        

There is Newark, Malvern, Kent, Harrogate, Exeter and Donington - all similar but on a much smaller scale.

[chrisbin]

Mark

Who are the organisers?

Do they have a website giving details of what will be there?

I know why I would like to go, but was wondering if I can find enough good reasons to convince the family to come too, thereby guaranteeing my attendance...  

[Mark Stanton]

Grosvenor Exhibitions are organisers - what is present has been publicised in the kit car press.

Which is a vast outside arceage of club stands - virtually all forms of kit car both past and present        

Then there are the exhibition halls - with 99.9% of all current manufacturers displaying their cars + all those small independent specialist suppliers where you can buy parts, tools - nearly anything.

For the family there are 4x4 displays, some small fair rides for the toddlers, knick knack stalls    for your er indoors.

You can even buy yourself a tent and sleeping bag  

Just try it at least once - if you like it then fine - if not then that's fine as well          whatever floats your boat.

My own personal preference is I'd rather give shows a miss and just turn up for the "social" (I've been at Stoneleigh for the last 16 years at least) - However there are thousands of people that really enjoy it.          

Go on you know you wanna            

[chrisbin]

My own personal preference is I'd rather give shows a miss and just turn up for the "social" (but I've been for the last 16 years at least) - but there are thousands of people that really enjoy it.          

Go on you know you wanna            

Hi Mark

Thanks for comprehensive answer  

You know I wanna.......!!!

Just usual problem of trying to keep everyone happy!!

TBH I'm looking forward to a couple of years time when I can bring son along and we can camp      

[Pinto Boy]

Found these sites, which have some info.

http://www.totalkitcar.com/tkc_article_241.shtml

http://www.stoneleigh-park.com/

As there isn't a lot info on the net I presume it is for real enthusiasts rather than a commercial money making event - like the Earl's Court Motor show.

Got my first Westie a couple of weeks ago so really want to see what options are out there in terms of upgrades. Going to Brands on Monday so it'll be a cross country trek - but looks like it'll be worth it