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MR2 Mk1 Club South East events for 2013

We will be doing a separate post for each but any questions please feel free to ask one us
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Introduction
The details below are a list of proposed events. There will most likely be other events that we will be arranging. One of which is a possible late afternoon/evening open pit track day at Brands Hatch in August but we have no further details at this time. On the other hand if there is no response to a listed event then that event may be cancelled due to a lack of interest. So it is recommended that if you intend coming to an event please let us know either by email or preferably by posting on the club web site forum.
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At all of our events members of the Drivers club are welcome to join us and likewise we are welcome to attend the Drivers club events. Where tickets/passes are booked in advance then they will be shared equally between the clubs.
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You may also notice this year a change to obtain tickets /passes for some shows. Event’s organisers are now required to obtain details of individuals who wish to exhibit their cars to comply with their public liability insurances instead of relying on information from clubs about individuals. They have cottoned on that the details of individuals provided by car clubs in advance are not usually the ones who turn up for the shows and in such cases they will not be covered for those people in the event of an accident or injury. In these cases we have provided the contact details of the event so that an email message or quick phone call is required to confirm attendance.
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9th March – Saturday Dyno BHP Test
Meeting outsidet Hayes Engineering, Erith, Kent* DA8 1QL for 09.00 and it will cost £40.00
More details to follow.
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31st March – 1st April (Easter Weekend Sunday and/or Monday)
Festival of Steam and Transport Chatham Dockyard (£0) MR2 Mk1’s only
Unfortunately only Mk1 MR2’s are eligible for this event as the cars age needs to be 25 years or older to enter. We tested this event last year and can report a fantastic day out exploring the historic dockyard at Chatham. Apart from the indoor museum of marine vessels you can board the different war ships and submarine. If you wish to join us at this event you must obtain an application form either from Alan Cayzer or direct from the dockyard as although clubs are welcome you must apply to register your vehicle on an individual basis. In the morning we will be meeting in the car park outside the entrance and go in together so we can be placed next to each other.
Contact at the Dockyard is Alana Marie Almond. Tel: 01634 823816.
http://www.thedockyard.co.uk/steamandtransport
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14th April Sunday.MR2 Kent Run (£0)
This is a Mk1 club national event. Organized and lead by Pete and Kelly Mason, you will be following a long line of MR2’s driving through the Kent Weald and Romney Marshes with a stop for lunch at the Pilot Inn in Dungeness, plus a few mini stops along the way. It is a fun and exciting experience and a great adrenaline rush. The event is open to all MR2 clubs and owners so we are anticipating a lot of cars taking part.

The run starts at the Eureka Leisure Park in Ashford adjacent Junction 9 of the M20. Post Code is TN25 4BN. We will be meeting in the car park between Burger King and the Travelodge. The run will commence at 11.30am but please be there at least an hour earlier so we can hand out directions and answer any queries. The total distance of the run is approx 65 miles and it will finish by 4.00pm near enough where it started in Ashford so easy access to the M20 for your journey home.
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South Coast Weekend with overnight stay
4th & 5th May. Magnificent Motors – Eastbourne (£0)
Joining the MR2 Drivers club who will be there both days and we are welcome to join them as long as we let them know how many of us want to go so they can book the appropriate number of spaces. You are to join the show on Saturday or Sunday or for the whole weekend.
www.magnificentmotors.co.uk
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There is an opportunity to stay over on Saturday night in Eastbourne at the Willingdon Drove Travelodge. This will allow us to spent a happy evening with lots of food and drink. In the morning you can go back to the show in Eastbourne or drive to the show in Herne Bay. The Travelodge Hotel needs to e booked early as most hotels get booked up for this weekend.
http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/4...on-Drove-hotel
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5th May. Sunday, Herne Bay Classic Car and Bike Show (£0)
10.00am-4.pm. The streets of the town centre are sealed off for the day and transformed to make this a really exiting day by the sea. There is a lot to do and see apart from the cars. Visit the shops, Walk the promenade, see the side show entertainers, rock , jazz and pop music, Morris dancing, Punch and Judy (for our younger members) Fish and chips and ice cream! You must apply to register your vehicle on an individual basis but if you write down your with the “MR2 Club” the event organisers will make sure our spaces are together
www.hernebaytp.co.uk
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25th May. Deal Classic Car and Motor Show (£5 Donation for RNLI)
Located at the idyllic setting of Walmer Green. Overlooking the sea in Deal. (Near Dover)
The organizers hope to attract 600 classic vehicles, static displays, music and entertainment. The aim of this show is to raise funds for the RNLI. Exhibitors are requested to make a £5 donation when returning the booking forms. These forms are available from Alan Cayzer or direct to Chris West dealcarshow@gmail.com
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26th & 27th May Sunday and Monday. (May Bank Holiday Weekend)
Motorsport at the Palace Sprint meeting. (£0)
A weekend of motor sport at Crystal Palace Park, hosted by the Sevenoaks & District Motor Club including a sprint meeting and classic car show with a combined club stand for both Drivers Club and MK1 Club display on the Sunday and Monday. We went to this last year. It was really exciting watching the cars sprinting through the park, wandering around the paddock and the car show. We met the organisers by chance at a Christmas Party held by our neighbour and they were very keen to have the MR2’s display at the show. Unfortunately at present space is very limited but we may be given more places if space permits. If all places on the club stand are full you can still come and join us but you will have to leave your vehicle in the on-site car park and pay the £10 pp admittance fee.
This is a spectacular and very busy show with the emphasis on motorsport action.
www.motorsportatthepalace.com
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9th June Sunday. Bromley Pageant of Motoring £5.00
This is our most popular car show which is claimed to be the largest one day classic car show in the world. A special club display is to be shared between the Mk1 club and the Drivers club. Due to events that happened last year (when 6 cars failed to turn up), both clubs will share 5 passes each. The £5 charge needs to be paid in advance to reserve your place.
If you want to come but haven’t paid the advanced fee, you will still be able to obtain additional tickets by contacting the organisers yourselves where they will add places if available.
www.bromleypageant.co.uk
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30th June. Jap show 2013 Santa Pod Raceway
From the city streets and winding mountain roads of Tokyo to the drag strip of Santa Pod, the cult of the Japanese car has taken over the UK tuning scene, and the JapShow is the beating heart of this culture, with Europe's quickest cars competing in the Jap Drag Series, public “Run What Ya Brung” open to everyone including bikes, Show & Shine, Drifting, Car Club Displays, Jet Car, traders and much more. Joining the Drivers Club with a possible overnight stay nearby on Saturday night. More Details to follow;
http://www.japshow.co.uk/index.html
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27th & 28th July MR2 Racing Series at Brands Hatch.
Details to follow
http://www.trackattackraceclub.com/p...p?season_id=16
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28th July MR2 London to Eastbourne Run, (£0)
The run starts at the Toyota HQ building in Epsom. The run finishes with dinner in a hotel on the Eastbourne Seafront. Details to follow.
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24th & 25th August Wings and wheels. Dunsfold (August Bank Holiday Weekend)
The Wings & Wheels show is 32 acres packed with something to do for everyone. In the arena the Hot Rod Zone is a stunning display of nostalgic and 'Custom' Hot Rod vehicles, vintage trade and themed catering outlets accompanied by live rockabilly music. The 1940s Zone holds Jive master classes every hour, re-enactment groups and authentic shopping. The Arena also includes Wings & Wheels favourites; aviation and motoring simulators.
Outside there are air displays and fly passes throughout the day from the RAF, Navy and Military together with classic and civilian aircraft. The Wheels is unique to the event providing a heady mix of nostalgic, adrenaline pumping motoring demonstrations, arena displays, static exhibitions and a motoring paddock, open to the public, in a celebration of all things automotive. Further details to follow;
http://www.wingsandwheels.net/
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7th & 8th September Gears of change show, Birchington Kent (£5 Donation to Kent Air Ambulance)
Held in Quex Park, Birchington near Herne Bay Chris West and Kent Eventsare together organizing a new show to support the Kent Air Ambulance Trust. This event should be one of the biggest motorised vehicle shows in the south east in 2013 with over a 1000 classic cars, bikes and other interesting vehicles. There will be live music throughout the day. Exhibitors are requested to make a £5 donation when returning the booking forms. These forms are available from Alan Cayzer or direct to Chris West
gearsofchange@gmail.com
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22nd September Sunday. Kent Classic Car Show. Aylesford Nr Maidstone. (£5)
A gathering of classic cars in the grounds of the Priory. You will need to contact the show organisers *individually to book your place. Tel 01732 840787. We can meet outside and go in together.