Bournemouth Wheels Festival 2015

[Bart 124]

Morning all,

I'm sure a few are already aware of this but for those further afield - Bournemouth is hosting the 2nd running of the Wheels festival. It's all free, good weather, seaside, supercars, F1, monster trucks, displays - you name it!

http://bournemouthwheels.co.uk/

[SydneyBridge]

It was excellent last year and am really looking forward to this year. Its like a mini festival of speed next to the sea and for free..

I only went on the Monday last year and the weather wasn't the best but spent most of the day on top of the cliffs watching the demo runs (some of which were very er... spirited shall we say).

[Bart 124]

Friday this year may be a little like the Monday of last, however - Sat & Sunday should be corkers.

I'll be one of the spirited few on the demonstration straight - if you do find yourself up in the BIC supercar hall then come say hello!

[SydneyBridge]

I cannot get the Friday off work which is really annoying

What will you be driving?

[ecsrobin]

I'll probably do the Sunday.

[SydneyBridge]

it seems strange that they have done it on the fri-sun after the bank hol' weekend when it would have more sense for it to be sat-mon on the bank hol' weekend. It is still half term though and I assume the council are hoping Bournemouth will be packed anyway on the bank holiday weekend.

[anonymous-user]

SydneyBridge said:

it seems strange that they have done it on the fri-sun after the bank hol' weekend when it would have more sense for it to be sat-mon on the bank hol' weekend. It is still half term though and I assume the council are hoping Bournemouth will be packed anyway on the bank holiday weekend.

Maybe they knowBank Holiday will be busy so want another reason to bring people back?

[SydneyBridge]

garyhun said:

Maybe they knowBank Holiday will be busy so want another reason to bring people back?

Yeah, which is fair enough, Bournemouth is a lovely place all year round, but even better when cars are hairing along the upper cliff drive. Guess some holidaymakers would also be pretty hacked off to go there to spend a nice day on the beach only to be surrounded by monster trucks

[Bart 124]

Bingo... Bank Holiday issues for everyone else in Bournemouth not there for the wheels festival. My understanding is that the hotels last year suffered as many of the guests could barely get out and about due to the congestion. Move it to the weekend after and it allows for a more tailored approach to visitors etc .

To answer the vehicle question - I'll be driving a Sepang bronze Ultima GTR

[456mgt]

I'm down to be there Saturday & Sunday in the F50. Last year was a real laugh!

[SydneyBridge]

456mgt said:

I'm down to be there Saturday & Sunday in the F50. Last year was a real laugh!

Were you there on the Monday last year? I remember one F50 being driven by Jamie Cottingham, think it was black or red.
It did look great fun, especially given that it was a relatively short straight and I assume you could get a fairly decent speed up.

[Bart 124]

456mgt said:

I'm down to be there Saturday & Sunday in the F50. Last year was a real laugh!

If you're the same gent that bought the F50 last time, then you made my weekend! I was parked in front of you with a Noble M12. This year I'm bringing the Ultima. Your car inspired me to perhaps look into running no silencers for the weekend..

[456mgt]

Bart 124 said:

If you're the same gent that bought the F50 last time, then you made my weekend! I was parked in front of you with a Noble M12. This year I'm bringing the Ultima. Your car inspired me to perhaps look into running no silencers for the weekend..

Yes that was me, and I do remember you and your Noble! I was in the F50 and Jeremy Cottingham was in the dark silver Enzo.

I saw 120 at the chequered flag running back to the start, but that's proper heart in mouth stuff for braking since the old cars were dropping oil all over the place.

Edited by 456mgt on Tuesday 5th May 16:27

[Bart 124]

456mgt said:

Yes that was me, and I do remember you and your Noble! I was in the F50 and Jeremy Cottingham was in the dark silver Enzo.

I saw 120 at the chequered flag running back to the start, but that's proper heart in mouth stuff for braking since the old cars were dropping oil all over the place.

Edited by 456mgt on Tuesday 5th May 16:27

Yep - I seem to remember a few of us discussing our approach speeds, was getting a little silly. I feel they will incorporate a few more chicanes this year!

[alfaspecial]

Really looking forward. Great show last year. Will be displaying on the lower Prom.

[fatboy18]

I'm all booked to attend again
Wore my clutch out by the end of the last weekend

[Jek Porkins]

Really looking forward to this after an excellent day out last year.

Does anyone have a timetable of events - eg supercar and F1 car demos?

Thanks

[SydneyBridge]

sat -

09:00 Motor Show in Motion test drives
11:10 Supercar parade
12:05 Le Mans cars
12:30 Touring cars
13:00 Historic F1 cars
13:30 Rally cars
13:55 Arena eventsEast - Lawnmowers. Central - Precision driving. West - Karting
14:25 Motorcycles
14:45 Supercar parade
15:40 Le Mans cars
16:30 Arena events East - Lawnmowers. Central - Precision driving. West - Karting
17:05 Historic F1 car
17:35 Rally cars
18:00 Motorcycles
18:302 Wheel Precision Driving stunt attempt
18:50 Course closes

sun -

09.00 Motor Show in Motion test drives
10:10 Supercar parade
11:05 Le Mans cars
11:30 Touring cars
12:00 Historic F1 cars
12:30 Rally cars
12:55 Motorcycles
13:45 Supercar parade
14:10 Arena events East - Lawnmowers. Central - Precision drivin. West - Karting
14:45 Le Mans Cars
15:40 Touring cars
16:05 Historic F1 cars
16:35 Arena events East - Lawnmowers. Central - Precision drivin. West - Karting
17:10 Rally cars
17:35 Motorcycles
17:55 Course closes

just got my programme with the 'top secret' code to view the updated programme...

[Jek Porkins]

Thanks Sydney!

[RSD 25]

Anyone have any idea about Friday's schedule? What time it starts, supercar run etc.