Rally day 2018

Mr R. · Aug 8, 2018

Hi guy's, I know that there are a few on here who love Motorsport and love rally car's in particular.

Anyone going or fancy going to this in September? I could get my car on the Type RA forum club stand but if I don't then I really fancy going as I'm sure that it will be a fantastic day, who doesn't love a popping and banging rally car?

http://rallyday.com/

@Dr Jekyll
@McGherkin
@Aaron..

Ay Ay Ron · Aug 8, 2018

Looks great, not sure I'm supposed to have been tagged though?
I can't make it as I'm photographing a wedding that day anyway. Have fun if you do end up going though.

DaveDreads · Aug 8, 2018

Miki Biasion? I'm pretty sure that's @Daniel Cole.

Mr R. · Aug 8, 2018

Aaron.. said:
Looks great, not sure I'm supposed to have been tagged though?
I can't make it as I'm photographing a wedding that day anyway. Have fun if you do end up going though.

Sorry bud, I thought it was you who was into Rally car's.

Daz... · Aug 8, 2018

This looks like a good day out, tempted.

Ay Ay Ron · Aug 8, 2018

Phase1sr said:
Sorry bud, I thought it was you who was into Rally car's.

No worries.
I am, I just always seem to be working/ have other commitments when there's something decent on.

massiveCoRbyn · Aug 8, 2018

As a total rally nut, I am ashamed to say that I have never been to this. Keep telling myself I will, but something always comes out. Will do my best to go this year though!

Clio_fool · Aug 8, 2018

3 hours+ away from me[emoji852]️. They need to do this s**t a bit further north every so often. It's been a long time since I last went to one of these.

Mr R. · Aug 8, 2018

massivewangers said:
As a total rally nut, I am ashamed to say that I have never been to this. Keep telling myself I will, but something always comes out. Will do my best to go this year though!

You should bud.

OssPoop said:
3 hours+ away from me[emoji852]️. They need to do this s**t a bit further north every so often. It's been a long time since I last went to one of these.

It's 2hrs from me, I did curborough and that was 3hrs from me.

massiveCoRbyn · Aug 8, 2018

OssPoop said:
3 hours+ away from me[emoji852]️. They need to do this s**t a bit further north every so often. It's been a long time since I last went to one of these.

I think precisely the opposite is true to be honest. Rallying is far too good at hiding in its heartlands. So many seem to want to stay hidden away in Wales, Scotland and the north of England. One of the good things about this event is that its further south. If anything, it needs to go further east. Rallying needs to put itself in front of people as much as possible.

Phase1sr said:
You should bud.

Definitely want to make the effort this year!

Clio_fool · Aug 8, 2018

massivewangers said:
I think precisely the opposite is true to be honest. Rallying is far too good at hiding in its heartlands. So many seem to want to stay hidden away in Wales, Scotland and the north of England. One of the good things about this event is that its further south. If anything, it needs to go further east. Rallying needs to put itself in front of people as much as possible.

Definitely want to make the effort this year!

Yep rallying has definitely stepped out of the lime light. Even with big factory teams involved it hasn't made it back to the good old days. I'll have a look at the dates and see if I can drag my lad away from his ps4 for a day!

McGherkin · Aug 9, 2018

I always go to Rallyday. It’s epic. Usually get a good showing from the M-Sport boys but there’s all sorts there. It’s like the Goodwood of rallying.

massiveCoRbyn · Aug 10, 2018

OssPoop said:
Yep rallying has definitely stepped out of the lime light. Even with big factory teams involved it hasn't made it back to the good old days. I'll have a look at the dates and see if I can drag my lad away from his ps4 for a day!

Yeah. It's just not very good at promoting itself sadly. At WRC level, the promoter really do need to step up their game. At a UK level, we seem to be hiding. I think we need to move with the times a bit, as a worrying number still seem to be stuck in the 70s or 80s still. There's not enough engagement online, most clubs have terrible websites, not enough social media presence etc etc etc. There is a lot to improve sadly.

Pauleds · Sep 11, 2018

Well I have entered so I am taking the Clio down to this. As I have been working flat out in work lately, I deserve a day out as I couldn't make it to CSF either.
Looking forward to taking the car out on track, and hopefully get some interest in it as I will get some For Sale stickers printed up for it too. Ive been saying it for long enough but I am actually going to put it up for sale.

massiveCoRbyn · Sep 11, 2018

I'm still hoping to go, so will come and say hello Paul. Would like to take a look at the car too.

Pauleds · Sep 11, 2018

Come and buy it!! Lol

massiveCoRbyn · Sep 11, 2018

Haha well, I would probably need to sell something else first, but it is tempting.

PhillipM · Sep 11, 2018

OssPoop said:
3 hours+ away from me[emoji852]️. They need to do this s**t a bit further north every so often. It's been a long time since I last went to one of these.

There used to be one at Chatsworth until they started the renovations - I had a blast around the track there after the show, was great fun.

They've finished most of the work though now and it sounds like they're on with getting some shows back in there, so hopefully they'll bring it back

Pauleds · Sep 12, 2018

massivewangers said:
Haha well, I would probably need to sell something else first, but it is tempting.

Perhaps i shouldn't offer you a passenger ride then.........?

massiveCoRbyn · Sep 13, 2018

Pauleds said:
Perhaps i shouldn't offer you a passenger ride then.........?

I will put my helmet in the car

massiveCoRbyn · Sep 14, 2018

Booked my ticket and a room in a local Premier Inn, as it's a four hour drive for me!

Pauleds · Sep 14, 2018

s**t. If I had known, I could have given you a ticket as I will probably have a spare (get 4 with the entry).
Havnt checked the weather yet but I am hoping to get from work a bit earlier to go down on friday evening and camp as its a good 3 hrs from here too.

massiveCoRbyn · Sep 14, 2018

Pauleds said:
s**t. If I had known, I could have given you a ticket as I will probably have a spare (get 4 with the entry).
Havnt checked the weather yet but I am hoping to get from work a bit earlier to go down on friday evening and camp as its a good 3 hrs from here too.

Bugger ?

Pauleds · Sep 15, 2018

Had my stuff through today, few bits to sort but im looking forward to it

Jekyll · Sep 15, 2018

I didn't see the tag until now Scott.

I can't make it anyway bud.

Cookie · Sep 16, 2018

massivewangers said:
Yeah. It's just not very good at promoting itself sadly. At WRC level, the promoter really do need to step up their game. At a UK level, we seem to be hiding. I think we need to move with the times a bit, as a worrying number still seem to be stuck in the 70s or 80s still. There's not enough engagement online, most clubs have terrible websites, not enough social media presence etc etc etc. There is a lot to improve sadly.

I've honestly no idea where (or if) there's any rallying in the south east. I know there's rallycross at Lydden Hill but that's about it

massiveCoRbyn · Sep 16, 2018

Cookie said:
I've honestly no idea where (or if) there's any rallying in the south east. I know there's rallycross at Lydden Hill but that's about it

Plenty goes on, but a lack of open venues is a huge issue. Most rallies in the south east are held on MoD land, so no spectators.

The MSN Circuit Rally Championship visits Brands Hatch in January and Snetterton in February, but I don't think we are using that as a promotional tool as much as we could be.

The UK's first closed road tarmac rally since a change in legislation took place in Essex in April, which was a huge step in the right direction.

A big part of the problem is that we are very good at preaching to the converted, but terrible at promoting ourselves to the outside world.

Cookie · Sep 16, 2018

massivewangers said:
Plenty goes on, but a lack of open venues is a huge issue. Most rallies in the south east are held on MoD land, so no spectators.

The MSN Circuit Rally Championship visits Brands Hatch in January and Snetterton in February, but I don't think we are using that as a promotional tool as much as we could be.

The UK's first closed road tarmac rally since a change in legislation took place in Essex in April, which was a huge step in the right direction.

A big part of the problem is that we are very good at preaching to the converted, but terrible at promoting ourselves to the outside world.

Where in Essex was that?!

massiveCoRbyn · Sep 17, 2018

Cookie said:
Where in Essex was that?!

Near Clacton.

Turbo steve · Sep 17, 2018

I am going with a few mates .... been a few years since i last went ot this but looking forward to it

Pauleds · Sep 22, 2018

Its very wet and slippy out there. Still good fun though.

PhillipM · Sep 22, 2018

My mates there with his safari racers and says the tarmac is more slippery than the grass

massiveCoRbyn · Sep 23, 2018

Pauleds said:
Its very wet and slippy out there. Still good fun though.
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Thanks again for taking me out again yesterday Paul. Car went really well, very impressed!

Bluebeard · Sep 23, 2018

I get free tickets to this every year, still never been! (I give them to my staff instead)

Was it a good day?

McGherkin · Sep 23, 2018

Daniel said:
I get free tickets to this every year, still never been! (I give them to my staff instead)

Was it a good day?

I didn’t get to go but it’s ALWAYS worth it.

massiveCoRbyn · Sep 23, 2018

It was wet lol.

My first time there but a few people I spoke to said that it was quieter than usual. No surprise given the weather though.

I will definitely go again. Some really stunning cars there.

Will try and put some pictures up in the next couple of days.

massiveCoRbyn · Sep 23, 2018

Couple of phone snaps for now...

Twingo 1?? · Sep 23, 2018

Some nice cars!

Pauleds · Sep 24, 2018

Nice to meet you on saturday @massivewangers , glad you enjoyed your passenger ride. The videos havnt come out too great but may be able to adjust the light settings when I upload them properly. Have to say, they were some of the wettest conditions that I have ever driven quickly on.
Some pics of the Clio from saturday.