Pistonfest this Sunday 30th.

Pistonfest this Sunday 30th.

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Ian V

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Wednesday 26th April 2006
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Right then, in place of our monthly meet a day visit to Pistonfest at Snetterton is proposed. Entry on the day is £10 per person and no limit on numbers or parking, so who,s up for it then ? See here : www.pistonfest.com

The plan would be to arrive at Snetterton about 12.30pm. I had thought that a meeting point could be arranged at possibly Thetford for 11.45am or similar followed by a blat along the A11 (mind the speed cameras) to Snetterton. Anyone know a suitable meet point at Thetford ?

Please add your names below if your up for this so I can get an idea of numbers.

Talon53

10 posts

250 months

Wednesday 26th April 2006
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Hi

Driving up on the Sunday from Ipswich.

tjdixon911

1,911 posts

244 months

Thursday 27th April 2006
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Ian V said:
Right then, in place of our monthly meet a day visit to Pistonfest at Snetterton is proposed. Entry on the day is £10 per person and no limit on numbers or parking, so who,s up for it then ? See here : www.pistonfest.com

The plan would be to arrive at Snetterton about 12.30pm. I had thought that a meeting point could be arranged at possibly Thetford for 11.45am or similar followed by a blat along the A11 (mind the speed cameras) to Snetterton. Anyone know a suitable meet point at Thetford ?

Please add your names below if your up for this so I can get an idea of numbers.


I would say the Sainsbury/Focus car park would be a good meeting point, usually loads of space in there and its just off the A11 (first turning into Thetford coming from Mildenhall!) The only problem is it will be hard getting out of in a big convoy!

I won't be there Sunday as I'm playing football in the morning, I may pop over Sunday afternoon if not I hope to get there Monday! What time does the 2CV race start?

rsvmilly

11,288 posts

248 months

Thursday 27th April 2006
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I would love to have come along. Unfortunately, one of my mates has been daft enough to agree to get married on that day! Ho hum.

cqueen

2,631 posts

227 months

Thursday 27th April 2006
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What is actually gonna be at the show? I mean I'll walk through the gates and see...

tjdixon911

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244 months

Thursday 27th April 2006
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cqueen said:
What is actually gonna be at the show? I mean I'll walk through the gates and see...


The main attraction as I see it is the 24hr 2cv race.

Not been before but assume there will be trade stands etc...

cqueen

2,631 posts

227 months

Thursday 27th April 2006
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Hmmm doesnt sound that appealing to me! but hey ho

simpo two

87,086 posts

272 months

Thursday 27th April 2006
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cqueen said:
What is actually gonna be at the show? I mean I'll walk through the gates and see...

Click on the big orange advert, or on the link at the bottom of every page which says www.pistonfest.com. It's the annunal national PH event and there will be hundreds of PHers from all over the country there.

PetrolTed

34,443 posts

310 months

Thursday 27th April 2006
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It's basically a chance to meet up and have a beer. We've got a beer tent, live music etc.

There will be a few trade stands, but it's more of a pi$$ up then a car show

PetrolTed

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310 months

Thursday 27th April 2006
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P.S. Apparently entry is £12, not £10. Sorry for the misinformation.

simpo two

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272 months

Thursday 27th April 2006
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PetrolTed said:
P.S. Apparently entry is £12, not £10. Sorry for the misinformation.

And I thought you had absolute power

How about £2 discount for every PH sticker carried?

Mr Noble

6,535 posts

240 months

Thursday 27th April 2006
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I think the Sainsburys/Focus car park at 12 noon is a good bet. (its the first roundabout after Elveden after Mildenhall on A11 that takes you into Thetford)

I will also suggest taking the convoy out, turning left (so we all get out at once!) then up the back roads to Sneterton. Should only take 20 mins and will be more fun than plodding up the A11.

I guess many of you will have just got Simpo's e-mail about this, so can those in favour on this time and place say "I"

Thanks.
Greg

Ian V

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275 months

Thursday 27th April 2006
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I guess that will be an 'I' from me then Greg !! Looks like a very small convoy at present. Come along people, you know you what to.

tankerman24

619 posts

228 months

Thursday 27th April 2006
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really gutted cant make this weekend, my mate is racing his Superstox at ringwood and Im his mechanic this season, hope to see you all at the next monthly meet or the hunstanton run. hope you all have a great weekend.

iluvmercs

7,541 posts

234 months

Friday 28th April 2006
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Despite all hype about PF, I didnt realise it was this weekend, already!!

Think I'll pop along.....wheres this Sainsburys on the A11? The Merc deserves a nice convoy!

Darren

Ian V

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275 months

Friday 28th April 2006
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Mr Noble said:
I think the Sainsburys/Focus car park at 12 noon is a good bet. (its the first roundabout after Elveden after Mildenhall on A11 that takes you into Thetford)


Hope this helps Darren.

Mr Noble

6,535 posts

240 months

Friday 28th April 2006
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www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=264726&f=93&h=0

Put it on the Pistonfest bit too so we should get a few more turn up.

Looking forward to it now!

Hope the Sun's out!

Greg

crankedup

25,764 posts

250 months

Friday 28th April 2006
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My Son, Matt, is racing at Mallory this weekend. As most of you know I act as his 'pit lad', crew, general gofer and all round good bloke at his race weekends so miss out on pistonfest.

Have a couple of beers for me.

simpo two

87,086 posts

272 months

Friday 28th April 2006
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Mr Noble said:
I think the Sainsburys/Focus car park at 12 noon is a good bet. (its the first roundabout after Elveden after Mildenhall on A11 that takes you into Thetford)


Seems good to me - Greg's map link did work and it's www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&X=585500&Y=282250&width=700&height=400&gride=&gridn=&srec=0&coordsys=gb&db=&addr1=&addr2=&addr3=&pc=&advanced=&local=&localinfosel=&kw=&inmap=&table=&ovtype=&keepicon=&zm=1&scale=25000ssage

iluvmercs

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234 months

Friday 28th April 2006
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Superb! I know where the meeting place is now I'll be there, although I'm going out on Saturday night, so I may look a little worse for wear!

Darren