2011 events for 964 Register

[AlphaWhisky]

Well guys and gals, it's time to be thinking about possible events for 2011. After the BBQ non-starter this year, I would like some feedback on what we should do instead.

This is your Register and I will happily organise events alone or in conjunction with others if we have sufficient interest, but your Register NEEDS YOU! to provide some input as to what we do.

If there's anything specific you feel might make a good day out, either car or non-car related, please post your comments on this topic, or PM me if you'd rather make your views private. I will respect confidentiality.

I guess a lot of people will have already been to the Porsche Experience at Silverstone, but for those who haven't, please let me know if this is something you'd be interested in.

Other ideas I've considered:

A visit to Brooklands - perhaps combined with Mercedes Benz World?

Anyone interested in visiting the RAF Museum at Hendon? Duxford? or both?

 

[colin129]

The 993 register had a much pulicised workshop Q&A session.

Any chance of something simliar for the 964?

 

[andrew_churcher]

I would quite like a group 964 meet somewhere....then a convoy through some nice A and B roads....then have brekkie/lunch somewhere.....PistonHeads London guys organise this every so often seems to be enjoyed by all.

I like Colins idea as well.

 

[colin129]

ORIGINAL: andrew_churcher

I would quite like a group 964 meet somewhere....then a convoy through some nice A and B roads....then have brekkie/lunch somewhere.....PistonHeads London guys organise this every so often seems to be enjoyed by all.

I like Colins idea as well.

[8|]

 

[kevin]

ORIGINAL: andrew_churcher

I would quite like a group 964 meet somewhere....then a convoy through some nice A and B roads....then have brekkie/lunch somewhere.....PistonHeads London guys organise this every so often seems to be enjoyed by all.

I like Colins idea as well.

I used to do a lot of this, and then Dave and Steve took my mantle. Thats why I created the googlemaps links. so We could all meet up, but you wouldn't believe me when I say how dificult it can be sometimes, you just wouldn't, and then just some......

Kevin

 

[l.chadburn]

I agree with Gaz

A 964 meet up would be great. (Not come across another 964 in R7 yet, however only been to 3 meetings and 2 shows)

Kevin could you please explain more about the Googlemaps link please!

regards lee

 

[Steve Brookes]

ORIGINAL: K90

to be fair.......... a register (as opposed to region) should try to plan a set of events across the country so everyone can get a look in without massive drives..........

i am quite eager to hook up with other 964 owners, as i am new and wanna do some comparing and wooing............

please arrange something near me amanda!

gaz

Don't forget to come along to Curborough Gaz for your first meet. Also 3 or 4 of us will be on a trackday at Donington on Sunday 10th of October. It's free to watch if you want come and say hello []

 

[colin129]

ORIGINAL: Steve Brookes

ORIGINAL: K90

to be fair.......... a register (as opposed to region) should try to plan a set of events across the country so everyone can get a look in without massive drives..........

i am quite eager to hook up with other 964 owners, as i am new and wanna do some comparing and wooing............

please arrange something near me amanda!

gaz

Don't forget to come along to Curborough Gaz for your first meet. Also 3 or 4 of us will be on a trackday at Donington on Sunday 10th of October. It's free to watch if you want come and say hello []

I was going to suggest that. Its very central as well. Only problem is the limit on numbers on track, but it will be a 964 meet up and even if you are one of the lucky ones there's plenty of hanging around to chat with other owners whilst you are waiting.

 

[kevin]

ORIGINAL: l.chadburn

I agree with Gaz

A 964 meet up would be great. (Not come across another 964 in R7 yet, however only been to 3 meetings and 2 shows)

Kevin could you please explain more about the Googlemaps link please!

regards lee

Lee.

I started this a while ago, so that all of us could meet all over, where-ever. Primarily because I orgnaised a few meets down south and nothing was being done elsewhere on any scale ( sorry Steve), so making sure there were opportunities for all no matter where you were, littrally all over the world.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=112692842668264200382.0004510e422552812e054&ll=10.158827,-126.630822&spn=177.644723,193.359375&z=1

 

[l.chadburn]

Cheers Kevin.

Please feel free to add me.

1992 C4 Cabriolet Guards Red

Barnsley, south yorkshire

lee

 

[Steve Brookes]

ORIGINAL: kevin

I started this a while ago, so that all of us could meet all over, where-ever. Primarily because I orgnaised a few meets down south and nothing was being done elsewhere on any scale ( sorry Steve), so making sure there were opportunities for all no matter where you were, littrally all over the world.

Actually, I don't think we've done too bad for meets over the last few years. As said above Kevin has organized quite a few down South (unfortunately I never made it down myself to sample one of Raymond's butties [&o])and Dave has organized plenty too (Centre Gravity was a huge turnout). Others like Bob and Michelle helped out too (BBQ last year was brill []). Some might be surprised to know that I've only been on the 964 scene since late 2007 [8|] and while I concentrate more on motorsport and trackday biased events (Curborough), I organized, with the help of Rob, a very well attended midlands meet at the Wheatsheaf.

All of the meets have been nicely chronicled at the link below:

964 meets

Nb. The link above goes to 2008 meets. Use the tab further up the pages to see meets stretching between 2006 and 2010.

And of course, Northern 964 owners are well catered for meet-wise by John Boggiano's Rennlist meets.....the next one is a week on Sunday.

So as I say, not too bad a record I think.......though there's always room for improvement and anyone is welcome to arrange an ad hoc meet....sometimes just a few cars is more fun []

 

[kevin]

All done chaps.

Kevin

 

[mcgc0]

Personally, and nothing against region events, a common affinity with other same 964 owners is always going to be more of interest.

Agree with Colin, a workshop/Q&A session of some kind would be interesting. Geographically and logistically it's always going to be difficult for some or many to attend the same event. Maybe the same event repeated to 'capture' those not near at all could be useful (e.g. Midlands, South-West/East, North-East/West etc).

Being just up the road Amanda, I'd be up for Brooklands if there's interest. I know in July they do a big classic autojumble and marque displays which was interesting..

Curborough Steve again would be ideal - add me and Greg to the list (as the son-in-law Greg will comply/be willing []).

Kevin, if you could add me to googlemaps that would be cool - slate grey 1990 C4. Oh, and in Balham SW12.

Cheers

Marcus

 

[Gazza3501]

ORIGINAL: kevin


I started this a while ago, so that all of us could meet all over, where-ever.  Primarily because I orgnaised a few meets down south and nothing was being done elsewhere on any scale ( sorry Steve), so making sure there were opportunities for all no matter where you were, littrally all over the world.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=112692842668264200382.0004510e422552812e054&ll=10.158827,-126.630822&spn=177.644723,193.359375&z=1

Happy new year to you all.

Hi Kevin, I like your Google Map idea, can you please ad me also.

Thanks []
Gary
Bexhill on Sea
East Sussex

 

[Sean_Jaymo]

I've just added myself to that map. Good idea!

 

[kevin]

Map updated chaps.

kevin

 

[AlphaWhisky]

Ok, well I've had a read through and the general concensus is for meet-ups/drives.

Now, while I have nothing against this, it simply wouldn't be possible for one individual to research, choose locations suitable for all participants and organise this for fifteen different events around the country. An option on this is that 964 Register members in a particular region hold a local event of their own with other 964 owners? Please post your thoughts on this.

If it's track days you're after, then Steve is the guy to contact regarding those.

For those in the south of the country, Brooklands Museum does make a superb focal point and there are some nice country roads just out from the A3 (around Ripley, Send etc.), where you can take a drive and stop at a local pub for some lunch.

Still being unemployed, I personally am on an extremely limited budget and only just about managing to hang onto the car now, so I won't be joining any extensive driving sessions owing to the price of petrol. However, assuming I still own my 964 by the summer, I will attend static meets where possible.

Further thoughts on events most welcome.

There will be the club 50th anniversary events as well, so thoughts/ideas on what we might like to do as a register at the main summer event are welcome.

 

[tat]

The Rennlist 964 group is meeting in Guildford this Sunday, 27th. I'm sure they won't mind some gate crashers!

Excerpt from the Rennlist forum thread:

"Following on the success of the first meet.... here is the second...

The 2nd 'LONDON 964 Owners' meet will be at:

THE ROW BARDGE -

SUNDAY 27 FEBRUARY @12am.
7 Riverside, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1LW"​

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/964-forum/606563-london-964-owners-meet-2011-a.html

 

[freedman]

ORIGINAL: tat

The Rennlist 964 group is meeting in Guildford this Sunday, 27th. I'm sure they won't mind some gate crashers!

Excerpt from the Rennlist forum thread:


"Following on the success of the first meet.... here is the second...

The 2nd 'LONDON 964 Owners' meet will be at:

THE ROW BARDGE -

SUNDAY 27 FEBRUARY @12am.
7 Riverside, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1LW"

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/964-forum/606563-london-964-owners-meet-2011-a.html

And very pleasant it was too, despite the weather!

 

[geoff Ives]

This is a message that barry Smith asked me to forward to all relevant Registers.
Geoff Ives.

'We have been given the full facilities at Porsche Silverstone for the post Classic event.. its in 4 weeks time, 21st may built up event 22nd may details in Porsche Post.Sorry it short notice , but I have been waiting for confirmation from Porsche due to repair works to certain items at the centre which I believe are under repair.


We need your help to get this up and running on the day with all the above registers,

We need marshals through out the day.

We need 1 car from each register to display at the front.

We need help from 3pm on the Saturday to built the event.

We also need to take it down on the Sunday...

We will give awards to best register along with other proposed ideas on the day,

This is a big year for the club so hopefully I can relay on all you guys to help me and the club by starting with this event.

A complementary ticket and lunch will be provided and a beer on me should you be a marshal or an RS..

Big thanks Barry '

TELEPHONE 020 887 58684 Have your driving Licence to hand when booking all details are in the new Porsche Post out on Tuesday May Copy page 9