Volvo UK World Record Attempt March 2019 - Page 14

cadaron · Mar 30th, 2019, 09:31

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Originally Posted by skippyfox

Can't be any worse than the M62 on a Friday afternoon...

The difference is that you have insurance on the m62.
It will be a great day though and perhaps interesting at times. just wish there was more time allowed to wander around and look at the volvos. Wont get this many together again for a long while.

DavePM · Mar 30th, 2019, 18:18

- Don't forget y'all, clocks SPRING forward an hour tonight - it'd be such a shame to miss the opportunity to be a record breaker due to an alarm clock going off an hour late..... I'm actually not going to sleep tonight for fear of getting it wrong........ ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.....

Tomorrow....TOMORRRRRROW!!!! yay, cannae wait

P156KWJ · Mar 31st, 2019, 18:34

Wish I could have made it today but at work unfortunately! Whoever passed me on my break just now in their black V70 with a flag in the window for the event, cheers for reminding me

XCR · Mar 31st, 2019, 20:22

Myself, the missus and our teenage son had a great time looking around the endless amazing collection of Volvos and chatting to some interesting characters.

Has anyone got a final number yet ? As we went round the track my son spotted a car numbered 1400......so the record must be smashed !

What a turnout !

Edit..........1438 cars ! A New World Record !
Can you spot yourself or someone you know ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf-I56tQr00

skippyfox · Mar 31st, 2019, 22:38

Yep spotted my car. About half way down the line up near to the rank of caravans. Like I've said, a bit like the M62 on a Friday afternoon, but a damn sight more entertaining. Well done to all that turned up and the organizers of the event. Hope all had a safe trip home.

buzzman · Apr 1st, 2019, 00:13

What a great day!
I've never experienced anything quite like it before, & doubt I will again for a long time.

Saw some amazing cars, it was great to see such a mix of people too from whole families in their family work horse, to those who have the extra Volvo genes! Who came in the cars they have tuned, & spent many an hour creating.

Some memorable highlights....

- Seeing so many V60 Polestars lined up prior to entering the main ground.

- Sitting in my car stationary on the track waiting to go while columns of cars next to me were zooming past at the start. Wacky races sprung to mind! All car types from standard to highly customised with the occupants all concentrating on keeping up with the car they were tasked with following!

- The traffic jam! But not just any type, one giant Volvo one! & where everyone was still having a great time, my brother & i included.

Many thanks to everyone involved in putting on such a great event.

Dippydog · Apr 1st, 2019, 07:53

A little more "free" time to have a more in depth look at the cars would have been nice,but otherwise a great day out and a great turnout-congratulations to all who attended.Do we have official confirmation of the record yet?

Welton · Apr 1st, 2019, 08:19

I enjoyed the day too, and still displaying my number today! I wondered if the hosts were a bit overwhelmed at the turn out? there was a fair amount of stoppages and traffic jams going on.

I'd imagined a nice cruise around the track in large groups but I think the numbers were just too great, the 'bends' caused a bottle neck for sure.

I think it would have benefited from starting earlier in the day giving more time to stroll around and maybe putting the cars into their respective groups first (although I can see you'd need a lot of space to group everyone like that).

All in all I'm glad I went and glad to say I took part in the event. Still can't get over the amount of C30's there!

HelenK · Apr 1st, 2019, 08:53

We arrived at 1pm but the numbers ‘had already run out’ so can anyone say whether we will get a number ‘in the post’ as a memento of the day? We were told were about number 1700 but the record was 1483. So can some-one clarify- was 1483 the total number of Volvos on the airfield or just those measured in one mile. Many thanks.

XCR · Apr 1st, 2019, 10:36

Plenty of police were in attendance

I asked this guy what time the 'Show 'n' Shine' started....

I didn't see too many the same colour as mine....

There were some magnificent classic examples....

I'm so glad we made the journey (though nothing like the distance many had travelled !) as we had plenty of time to chat and look at some amazing cars....the Fish n Chips were lovely too and there was genuine excitement at the off .....I think, though......for the next one.....we're gonna need a
MUCH bigger track !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGTGXikwqcM

Mar 30th, 2019, 18:18	#132
DavePM New Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2019 13:36 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Hayle	SPRING forward...... - Don't forget y'all, clocks SPRING forward an hour tonight - it'd be such a shame to miss the opportunity to be a record breaker due to an alarm clock going off an hour late..... I'm actually not going to sleep tonight for fear of getting it wrong........ ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..... Tomorrow....TOMORRRRRROW!!!! yay, cannae wait

Mar 31st, 2019, 18:34	#133
P156KWJ Senior Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2022 16:57 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Nottingham	Wish I could have made it today but at work unfortunately! Whoever passed me on my break just now in their black V70 with a flag in the window for the event, cheers for reminding me __________________ Present: 2002 C70 2.0T, 2003 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 TiD Past: 2002 S40 1.9D, 2002 S40 2.0T, 2004 S40 1.8, 2002 & 2004 V40 1.9D, 2006 Saab 9-5 2.3t Various other French and Italian boxes

Mar 31st, 2019, 20:22	#134
XCR Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 20:43 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Surrey	Myself, the missus and our teenage son had a great time looking around the endless amazing collection of Volvos and chatting to some interesting characters. Has anyone got a final number yet ? As we went round the track my son spotted a car numbered 1400......so the record must be smashed ! What a turnout ! Edit..........1438 cars ! A New World Record ! Can you spot yourself or someone you know ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf-I56tQr00 Last edited by XCR; Mar 31st, 2019 at 20:24.

Apr 1st, 2019, 00:13	#136
buzzman Junior Member Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2024 16:40 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South East England (Berkshire)	What a great day! I've never experienced anything quite like it before, & doubt I will again for a long time. Saw some amazing cars, it was great to see such a mix of people too from whole families in their family work horse, to those who have the extra Volvo genes! Who came in the cars they have tuned, & spent many an hour creating. Some memorable highlights.... - Seeing so many V60 Polestars lined up prior to entering the main ground. - Sitting in my car stationary on the track waiting to go while columns of cars next to me were zooming past at the start. Wacky races sprung to mind! All car types from standard to highly customised with the occupants all concentrating on keeping up with the car they were tasked with following! - The traffic jam! But not just any type, one giant Volvo one! & where everyone was still having a great time, my brother & i included. Many thanks to everyone involved in putting on such a great event. Last edited by buzzman; Apr 1st, 2019 at 00:16.

Apr 1st, 2019, 08:19	#138
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	I enjoyed the day too, and still displaying my number today! I wondered if the hosts were a bit overwhelmed at the turn out? there was a fair amount of stoppages and traffic jams going on. I'd imagined a nice cruise around the track in large groups but I think the numbers were just too great, the 'bends' caused a bottle neck for sure. I think it would have benefited from starting earlier in the day giving more time to stroll around and maybe putting the cars into their respective groups first (although I can see you'd need a lot of space to group everyone like that). All in all I'm glad I went and glad to say I took part in the event. Still can't get over the amount of C30's there! __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Mar 31st, 2019, 22:38	#135
skippyfox VOC Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2022 15:52 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: rossendale lancs	Yep spotted my car. About half way down the line up near to the rank of caravans. Like I've said, a bit like the M62 on a Friday afternoon, but a damn sight more entertaining. Well done to all that turned up and the organizers of the event. Hope all had a safe trip home.

Apr 1st, 2019, 07:53	#137
Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:11 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	A little more "free" time to have a more in depth look at the cars would have been nice,but otherwise a great day out and a great turnout-congratulations to all who attended.Do we have official confirmation of the record yet?

Apr 1st, 2019, 08:53	#139
HelenK New Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2019 17:30 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: London	We arrived at 1pm but the numbers ‘had already run out’ so can anyone say whether we will get a number ‘in the post’ as a memento of the day? We were told were about number 1700 but the record was 1483. So can some-one clarify- was 1483 the total number of Volvos on the airfield or just those measured in one mile. Many thanks.

Apr 1st, 2019, 10:36	#140
XCR Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 20:43 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Surrey	Plenty of police were in attendance I asked this guy what time the 'Show 'n' Shine' started.... I didn't see too many the same colour as mine.... There were some magnificent classic examples.... I'm so glad we made the journey (though nothing like the distance many had travelled !) as we had plenty of time to chat and look at some amazing cars....the Fish n Chips were lovely too and there was genuine excitement at the off .....I think, though......for the next one.....we're gonna need a MUCH bigger track ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGTGXikwqcM Last edited by XCR; Apr 1st, 2019 at 10:56.

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