2017 Donington Historic 29th April

[markSTI]

Hi All,

Wendy and I are thinking about going to the Donington Historic on Saturday 29th of April http://www.doningtonhistoric.com/the-event/. We went to this a couple of years ago and it was a cracking event. Parking on the infield right next to the track and a great turnout by Porsche Club GB with a 997 GT3 RS and a 959 parked either side of us. You can book the tickets from the site and there is a code in the current Porsche Post so you can enter for a discounted price.

Our plan is to drive down early Saturday morning, take in the show and then stop at the Nottingham Belfry on the night for food and drink https://www.qhotels.co.uk/our-locations/the-nottingham-belfry/. Wendy and I stopped at this hotel when we went down the last time. Good parking and a nice hotel, only around fifteen minutes from the track. I believe they are doing a deal for room with evening meal for £150.

If you want to go, add your name below. It will be up to you to book the Hotel.

I know Greg mentioned this event at the January R3 meeting, so I thought I'd do a post following it up.

Going so far.
Mark and Wendy
Deb and Greg
Julie and Darren
Dave and Karen
Amy & Dave

Cheers
Mark & Wendy
Silver 987 Boxster S

 

[greg_harm]

Deb & I would be up for this.

 

[markSTI]

Deb & I would be up for this.

Sound

 

[theboxoftricks]

Hi Mark (& Wendy??)

Think we are both up for this, although we might stay over with family on the Friday nite & meet you @event..... Saturday nite ????

Regards

Darren & Julie

 

[kennyrobinson]

Sadly I cannot make this Jolly [&o]

 

[Rederz]

Hi M & W
Yes, I think we would like to go too - full of classic old pieces -- so I will fit in quite nicely.
Cheers
Dave & Karen
Meteor Grey 987 Cayman G2

 

[markSTI]

Tickets bought and hotel booked.

Mark & Wendy
Arctic Silver 987 Boxster S

 

[Rederz]

Yes - confirmed, Tickets and Hotel (inc evening nosh) all booked/paid.

Dave & Karen
987 Cayman G2 Meteor Grey

 

[greg_harm]

All sorted.

 

[Rederz]

Porschemates

I've also booked a "parade pass" for the Saturday, £10 a car - you have about 3 laps or so - worth it I think. Should be PCGB cars only for our slot.
For those who have bought tickets via Donnington Historic Web site you should have received a separate email re this.

Dave & Karen
987 Cayman G2 Meteor Grey

 

[markSTI]

Porschemates

I've also booked a "parade pass" for the Saturday, £10 a car - you have about 3 laps or so - worth it I think. Should be PCGB cars only for our slot.
For those who have bought tickets via Donnington Historic Web site you should have received a separate email re this.

Dave & Karen
987 Cayman G2 Meteor Grey

We've done one as well, got the email the other day. I know Julie and Darren have also opted for this. Don't know if Deb and Greg have. I was going to mention it yesterday but in the all the excitement I forgot. I'll drop them a message. I believe Amy and Dave are going to do it as well once they have booked up.

Mark and Wendy
Arctic Silver 987 Boxster S
Renault Twingo (Pink Thunder)

 

[Amy Carnaffin]

After much deliberation hotel and tickets now booked - please pray we get an email about the Parade Pass or a certain someone (no me) will be mega cranky!!

 

[markSTI]

After much deliberation hotel and tickets now booked - please pray we get an email about the Parade Pass or a certain someone (no me) will be mega cranky!!

Hi Amy, Great stuff Wendy will send you the email about the parade pass later tonight.

Mark & Wendy
Arctic Silver 987 Boxster S
Renault Twingo (Pink Thunder)

 

[markSTI]

Hi Guys,

Arrangements for Saturday as follows (Northern Members)

Meet at Washington Services (south bound) between 6.30 and 7.00am. Ready to leave at 7.00.

Southern Members
Head South and meet up with Dave and Karen and anybody else heading down at Scotch Corner services around 7.30-7.45.

Should only take around 2hrs 35 minutes to get to Donington, so should arrive no later than 9.45am.

Lets hope for some good weather

Mark & Wendy
Arctic Silver 987 Boxster S
Renault Twingo (Pink Thunder)

 

[markSTI]

Another Note!

On Sunday we are planning to do the Donington Car Museum. Contains the worlds largest collections of F1 cars from Williams to McLaren. Its only £12 for entry and looks superb. Website is https://www.donington-collections.co.uk/

Mark & Wendy
Arctic Silver 987 Boxster S
Renault Twingo (Pink Thunder)

 

[Rederz]

Thanks Mark - All noted, we look forward to seeing you all at Scotch Corner services c 7.30/45am. Regret - can't make Donnington Car museum - heading to Sisters in Leicestershire after breakfast. [8|]

Dave & Karen
987 Cayman G2 Meteor Grey

 

[markSTI]

Thanks Mark - All noted, we look forward to seeing you all at Scotch Corner services c 7.30/45am. Regret - can't make Donnington Car museum - heading to Sisters in Leicestershire after breakfast. [8|]

Dave & Karen
987 Cayman G2 Meteor Grey

Great Stuff. See you both there. Should be a blast[]

Mark & Wendy
Arctic Silver 987 Boxster S
Renault Twingo (Pink Thunder)

 

[markSTI]

Hi,

Just to make sure we have no problems getting in the restaurant at a decent time, I've booked a table for 10 for 7.45pm.

When you check in, ask for a restaurant pre- order form as they are busy on Saturday night so it'll mean we'll get served a little quicker ( more time for beer ??)

Cheers
Wendy

 

[greg_harm]

DO NOT forget your club cards and to take your printed parade lap form guys.

 

[Amy Carnaffin]

Membership cards located safe and sound along with tickets!
Re parade lap the thing I printed is like a square bar code - is that the right thing? If not will have to work out what I need and print from work when I pop in at lunchtime!