PetrolBlog Dawn Refuelling: Run to the Castle - 14th April
Discussion
Ahead of the Pentillie Festival of Speed PetrolBlog are organising another Dawn Refuelling this Saturday.
The plan is to meet at Sourton Down Services at 7am and then drive on to Pentillie Castle for a coffee and some good old bacon sandwiches.
I'll be dragging the 944 out of its forced hibernation for this one, just go easy on me as I can't drive it hard for fear of chomping through my entire supply of engine oil!
So who's up for it?
The plan is to meet at Sourton Down Services at 7am and then drive on to Pentillie Castle for a coffee and some good old bacon sandwiches.
I'll be dragging the 944 out of its forced hibernation for this one, just go easy on me as I can't drive it hard for fear of chomping through my entire supply of engine oil!
So who's up for it?
| Member | Car |
|---|---|
| MadRob6 | Porsche 944 |
Unfortunately I won't be stopping long at the Castle. I am now spaniel sitting at my old man's place from about 10.30 (near Okehampton) so will need to grab a cup of char, a bit of brekky, and get the hell out of there again.
PS: 90 minutes to drive to the castle? Its not that far is it?
PS: 90 minutes to drive to the castle? Its not that far is it?
I think I'm ready. Got half a tank of petrol in the Porsche, it's full of oil plus a load of spare stuffed behind the driver's seat just in case.
I just have to wake up at a horrible time again to leave here at 6am. That's the bit I'm not looking forward to.
Oh just so you know I will stink of oil
I just have to wake up at a horrible time again to leave here at 6am. That's the bit I'm not looking forward to.
Oh just so you know I will stink of oil
Thanks for starting this thread, Rob.
Looking forward to seeing some hardy souls in the morning. Little red Swift Sport has arrived and has a full tank of petrol.
Plan is to head north to Holsworthy and then down to Launceston. Discovered the road on the Volvo V60 Polestar Dawn Raid last weekend. Looking forward to driving it in reverse. Obviously there is a more direct route and some folk are going straight to the Castle for 8. Sounds like the Pentillie team are expecting 20 or so.
Should be good. See you in the morning.
Looking forward to seeing some hardy souls in the morning. Little red Swift Sport has arrived and has a full tank of petrol.
Plan is to head north to Holsworthy and then down to Launceston. Discovered the road on the Volvo V60 Polestar Dawn Raid last weekend. Looking forward to driving it in reverse. Obviously there is a more direct route and some folk are going straight to the Castle for 8. Sounds like the Pentillie team are expecting 20 or so.
Should be good. See you in the morning.
xkrG said:
Shame its so early
Ive booked to view a potential purchase for a friend in the morning now - Skyline
Im sure youll have fun......other than the time of day
It's worth the effort!Ive booked to view a potential purchase for a friend in the morning now - Skyline
Im sure youll have fun......other than the time of day
Was up at 4.30 on Easter Sunday to take the Volvo on a three-moor dawn raid. Enjoyed near empty roads. The 2,700 word review is online if you're interested (or are looking for something to put you to sleep!).
See you next time I hope.
MajorGav said:
Plan is to head north to Holsworthy and then down to Launceston. Discovered the road on the Volvo V60 Polestar Dawn Raid last weekend. Looking forward to driving it in reverse. Obviously there is a more direct route and some folk are going straight to the Castle for 8. Sounds like the Pentillie team are expecting 20 or so.
I think I am going to have to go the direct route sadly as I am really time pressured - plus I have driven that road from Holsworthy down, and it is pretty good. If I'd not done it before I might have been tempted. I think I'll take the 386 to Tavi, then head out on the Gunnislake road which is quite windy and fun. 
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