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Sep 9th, 2006, 17:24 | #1 |
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RWD Rally 2007
Hi all
I have searched through the forum archives and VOC website and cant see any references to rally's specifically for 240's. Have their been any does anyone know? The reason I ask is that whilst we were in France a few weeks ago I suggested that we think about driving down to Monte Carlo next year - Ive never been and thought that it might be fun. I used to be a member of the mini owners club and remember that they often do a Monte Carlo rally so started thinking about this as regards 240's. Ive been ruminating on it since we returned and mentioned it to my wife today - much to my suprise she suggested that I see if any other 240 owners would be interested. I was thinking along the lines of investigating a camp site near to Monte Carlo, and then setting a deadline for participants to arrive. A small entrance fee could cover the cost of a grill plaque and deposit for the campsite. Ive never organised a car rally before but used to be a committe member at a boat club and participated in arranging a number of boat rally's both in this country and abroad. Im just kicking the idea around at the moment - anyone interested or have comments? Regards Ian
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Sep 10th, 2006, 18:44 | #2 |
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Oh dear - just realised that I have posted this in the wrong section!
Dear administrator - any chance of this being moved to the events section?
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Sep 14th, 2006, 16:46 | #3 |
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To my knowledge the last 200 series specific meeting was at the gaydon motor musem in 1997 when I was like 12. I'm now 21 and own the car that we took to that event. I have recently been thinking of sugesting a 200 series rally. I know the 200 series register keeper paul cliffton has tried to organise some in the past but there has not been enough suport. I think though with the advent of the forum there has been a rekindled enthusiasim for the 200 series cars and believe a rally is well in order. Perhaps if we could get a show of hands via this post paul cliffton would be persuaded to organise somthing. failling that I would be well up for organising an event.
Perhaps you or I should post up in the 200 series forum directing people to this post? Regarding the monte carlo rally that seems like an awsome Idea I love a good road trip. I am in the process of rebuilding my 245 and it is off the road so I would be up for it as long as it's next summer or somthing. I don't think it would be asking to much to charge a small fee for plaques and camping stuff. |
Sep 14th, 2006, 20:13 | #4 |
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A reply!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for that Steve. I figure that if we can get half a dozen cars then we can go with it. I would have thought that at least that many would be interested. Good idea about posting this in the 240 technical section - I wil get onto it right now. Hopefully, the ball is now rolling!
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Sep 14th, 2006, 20:23 | #5 |
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Hello Ian and Steve, if the monte carlo isn't set in stone, how about Le mans next year?
I was reading retro cars or PPC this month and they did it, it looked a hell of alot of fun and I considered it for next year with my partner in my project 240 , either way I'm up for it, I need a holiday and a road trip would be fun!! Regards Andi
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Sep 14th, 2006, 20:27 | #6 | |
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At this stage nothing is set in stone! Le mans isnt very far - I was driving my 240 very near to there a few weeks ago! Lets see what other responses we get. Ian
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Sep 14th, 2006, 20:24 | #7 | |
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Some more thoughts: Aim to set aside 5 days for the whole thing 2 days to get there - 1 day there - 2 days back (obviously some would want to stay longer!) Time limit to get there Once there - BBQ - awards for:furthest distance travelled, oldest car - anything else we can think of Ian
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