Hi, just heard about the all new KIT FEST, sounds very exciting, it's at Castle Combe on the weekend of the 19th July. I couldn't get any more info but they are announcing it in next months KIT CAR magazine. Just felt I should let you guys know as the show is near your neck of the woods. Regards Stuart
8) Sounds good. Being only 5 miles away I reckon I will go to this.
Will have to keep an eye out for this one, could be a good event if its well supported
Thanks for letting us know Stuart. :D
Hi and a warm welcome to our club. Thanks for the heads up on this event.
Please feel free to tell us a little about yourself.
KIT FEST is indeed going to be a new show organised by Kit Car magazine and will be held on Saturday 19th July 2014 at Castle Combe race circuit. As Editor of the magazine, I'm organising a promotional photo shoot on Tuesday 11th March at Castle Combe. Is anyone interested in bringing their kit car along to be included in the photographs? We won't be able to blast around the full circuit, but all the photos will be available for free. Please message me if you are interested.
welcome newbies :P
Thanks for the info. Should be able to make this as well. It's on the calendar now.
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Limited info now available at;
https://www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/events/action_display_event.asp?BookingEventID=712
Regards Stuart
Looks good. I'm interested in going to this event. ;D
could be a lot of fun, I'm up for this ;D
Count me in on this one as well, can't say no to something so close
Cheers
Iain
Yes im up for this, and the photo shoot, just let us know what time.
Can you tell me how do we book a club stand for this event please?
People who are up for this = 1, Fullpint
2, Sumov8
3, Bulldog Bri
4, Pilgrim Anna
5, Robp
6, Hairy Santa
7, Iainl
8, Walnut
Anyone else? :)
Sounds like it could be a good new event 8)
Unfortunately, it clashes with the BKCC trip to Snowdonia, which I've already booked and paid.
Sounds interesting, I'll go for this
Put me down please......should have stopped raining by then! ::) ;D
I can't do KitFest due to the Snowdonia trip but could be up for the photo-shoot on Tuesday 11th March
Ian
Thank you to everyone at BKCC for a fantastic response to KIT FEST and the request to help with the promotional photo shoot on Tuesday 11th March. I will be arriving at Castle Combe at around 11.30am. I'm keen to include as many kit cars as possible and will make sure the BKCC is promoted in return for their efforts. I'm also looking for feature cars. Providing you have an interesting story to tell, please call me on 07932 190756 to discuss.
This is just sods law that we got told about this a few days after I finally booked everything up for Snowdonia Zip Line trip. :D
I'm even away on the 11th March. ::)
I have been to a few action days at Castle combe but this is the first Kit Car one. :)
People who are up for this = 1, Fullpint
2, Sumov8
3, Bulldog Bri
4, Pilgrim Anna
5, Robp
6, Hairy Santa
7, Iainl
8, Walnut
9, Benchmark51
10, Paintman
Anyone else? :)
Yep, count me in.
Quote from: CC Cyclone on 28, February, 2014, 08:03:47 PM
Yep, count me in.
You best not leave your car mate cause I may just borrow it :D Looking forward to seeing what I missed out on mate..
I will be meeting with the Castle Combe staff on Tuesday 11th March to discuss club stands, so please count the BKCC stand as being booked. I will have more details soon.
I'm looking forward to meeting everyone on the 11th March. Anyone interested in putting their kit car forward for a feature? If so, please email me some details to
editor@kit-cars.com.
Thanks.
Hi Rob,
This takes me back to the old kit kar action days they used to run. For local people we all know how strict the noise limit is at Combe and they do enforce it both static and drive by for those of us with noisy throttle boddies.
For those who are travelling a long way they need to know how strict it is as I am always shocked at how many cars fail and the spend half the day tacking on an extra silencer from Merlin Motorsport who are on site. The last thing you want as an organiser is to have people travel and be unable to get on track.
Steve Hole had a section at one of the normal action days, a couple of years ago and some of the manufacturers could not get their cars under the limit which was a shame as they had travelled from the North for the day.
Just something to watch out for.
Jeff
As Colin says - such as shame this clashes with the Snowdonia trip :( but on a positive note isn't it good that this year there is so much happening and we have to exercise choice. 8)
What we need to do this year is get it in the diary for next year. :D
Ian. I've been getting dates from all the organized event's since January & putting them on as soon as they release them. Not many set dates for the following year until about now so this will happen from time to time. It is a shame though mate. ::) ;D
Quote from: fullpint on 28, February, 2014, 08:32:29 PM
Quote from: CC Cyclone on 28, February, 2014, 08:03:47 PM
Yep, count me in.
You best not leave your car mate cause I may just borrow it :D Looking forward to seeing what I missed out on mate..
Well there are ups and down to every prospective purchase and having given it a good going over it is clear it was very well built, however there were one or two nasties lurking in some recent work that had been carried out to the wiring and fuel lines which were imminently about to get acquainted with each other so I am glad i gave it a mini strip down before using it in anger. :o
Having said that it's nearly back in one piece and ready to go. :D
Sorry for the off topic chat. Back to Kit Fest.....
Ok people going so far = 1, Fullpint
2, Sumov8
3, Bulldog Bri
4, Pilgrim Anna
5, Robp
6, Hairy Santa
7, Iainl
8, Walnut
9, Benchmark51
10, Paintman
11, CC Cyclone
Anyone else? :)
Count me In car will be in one piece again by then.!!!
I called into 'Combe on Friday and put my name down for a trade stand.
They should be organizing these this week.
See you all there
Dave
Should be up for this :) :)
im in! would love to do photos but realistically don't think mine will be on the road until the weekend after :(
What time is everyone looking to meet on the 11th March? I should be able to make it.
I am asking everyone to meet at 11.30am at Castle Combe, but that's mainly because Bulldog Bri needs to get to work. I have the whole afternoon set aside to take photographs, but will be trying to take the group shots around midday. There has been a huge response to my request, so thank you to everyone who has offered to help. It looks like the number of cars attending will exceed double figures, which is fantastic for a group photo shoot.
If you have any concerns or questions about the photo shoot, please email or call me on 07932 190756. See you on Tuesday 11th March.
Have some fun today. A few of us were up at Combe for a photo shoot, for the Kit Car Mag and up coming show. Arrived at around 11:00, Should have fueled up on the way but with just under half a tank, "That should be ok!" (Famous last words) ;) What with all the moving around for different shots and not really wanting to shut the engine off as its being a pain to restart I found that wasn't really quite enough and by the time I left to get to work (A little on the late side as I didn't want to miss out on to much) I was running on nearly empty! :o So I headed back off down the A420 and made to Wick, lord knows what I was running on by then but it did also give me a chance to put the side screens back on as well as fuel up. First thing when I got to work, a hot cuppa, that was a freezing run, but good fun.
Here's a few pics from the day.
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Yes, was a bit fridgio today. Found a hot pasty on the way home, that hit the spot! ;D
Should have said if you were low on fuel Brian, I have a spare can of fuel in the back
of Ratbag. Got a lying fuel gauge!
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Did they do much more after I left?
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They did individual shots of us following the camera car on circuit and individual front and rear shots in front of the tower. Had us angle parked on the side of the circuit, sort of old le mans style. Took contact details and that was it.
Then they got the strippers and the beer out. Ok, that bit's a porky. So I went home ;D
I'm up for this if they let me in.
Thank you to everyone who attended the photo shoot on Tuesday 11th March and for braving the cold weather. A total of 10 cars attended, which was fantastic and most were members of the BKCC. All of the cars photographed will appear in the April issue of Kit Car magazine when we outline exactly what will be included in KitFest, which will be held at Castle Combe on Saturday 19th July.
I'm in
Put me down for it.
The old Action Days at a few circuits around the country were some of the best shows back in the 80's. This was when I got my first glimpse into the Kit world ad ordered my first Bulldog.
(http://s27.postimg.org/lwq7hh9a7/bulldog_90.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/lwq7hh9a7/)
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Ah the 80's - The good old days for me 8)
Nice Picture Bri. ;D
Ok people going so far = 1, Fullpint
2, Sumov8
3, Bulldog Bri
4, Pilgrim Anna
5, Robp
6, Hairy Santa
7, Iainl
8, Walnut
9, Benchmark51
10, Paintman
11, CC Cyclone
12, Bluehornetrider
13, Chris61
14, Fletch_306
Anyone else? :)
Pretty sure Dixies going...... he was very interested when I mentioned it.
I did say I was up for this but seems I got forgotten from the list :'( but I'm sure you will rectify this Colin. ;)
I expect he had to go to work....lol ;D
I must be losing it but didn't Brian go to this last week or the week before
is there another one then ?
Confused :-*
Pete, the 11th March was just a photo shoot for the magazine article but the Kit Fest is as planned in July. You missed a good day though!
Ok people going to the Kit Fest on 19th July at castle combe.
1, Fullpint
2, Sumov8
3, Bulldog Bri
4, Pilgrim Anna
5, Robp
6, Hairy Santa
7, Iainl
8, Walnut
9, Benchmark51
10, Paintman
11, CC Cyclone
12, Bluehornetrider
13, Chris61
14, Fletch_306
15, Sprint7
16, Paintman
17, Dixie
18, Camber Dave (Trade Stand)
Anyone else? :)
Quote from: Dazzer on 19, March, 2014, 07:42:46 PM
Pete, the 11th March was just a photo shoot for the magazine article but the Kit Fest is as planned in July. You missed a good day though!
ah the mist clears, cheers mate
Just seen this & thought you guys who went to the photo shoot might like to see this. 8)
(http://s15.postimg.org/ykls2md6f/1978777_10152022702756027_1637320392_n_1.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ykls2md6f/)
Thanks Colin,
Do you know I could have sworn that sky was dull blue-grey that day because it matched my skin colour after two hours in the cold Brrrrrrrr!
Where did you find that pic?
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Quote from: Bulldog Bri on 26, March, 2014, 10:02:38 PM
Where did you find that pic?
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Total fluke mate, it was on my Facebook page. :o ;D
Has anyone found this magazine yet? I've looked in asda, who are awash with magazines normally, but didn't find it.
Try WH Smiths that is where I find them :)
We're on the front cover! :P but that's just about it pic wise. :( Was hoping to see a few more considering the number of photo's taken that day :'(
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I'd like to say yes but Junior will be 1 month old then so not liking my chances!
No probs Tim. Thanks for letting me know. :)
I shall be going. There might be a handful of other Duttons from the Dutton Owners Club but many of them are old and unreliable, and the cars aren't great either, so they might not actually make the journey. They will mostly have to travel 100 to 200 miles, which can be uncomfortable if they are not well sorted.
I shall be taking my Dutton Legerra, which looks like a cross between an MX5 and a Sprite but is really a collection of Ford bits - Pinto etc. I would quite fancy a few laps of the circuit if my car is quiet enough.
Just an observation Colin but i'm down to go twice on the list.....don't want to upset the numbers.
Tony
Well you will just have to turn up twice then. ;D
ok thanks mate I will correct it tomorrow. :)
This one sounds great, please put us down for it....
Thanx
Will be great if all of us can make it and the sun shines 8),..... don't suppose anyone got out this weekend what with the rain. ::)
I didn't bother. It was the classic dry during the week while I was at work then rain Saturday & Sunday. ::)
19th July, erm Yep put me down on this one
I'm game for this...
New list corrected. :)
Ok people going to the Kit Fest on 19th July at castle combe.
1, Fullpint
2, Sumov8
3, Bulldog Bri
4, Pilgrim Anna
5, Robp
6, Hairy Santa
7, Iainl
8, Walnut
9, Benchmark51
10, Paintman
11, CC Cyclone
12, Bluehornetrider
13, Chris61
14, Fletch_306
15, Sprint7
16, Dixie
17, Camber Dave (Trade Stand)
18, Jagodo
19, Big red
20, Peterw
21, Mendip Wurzel
Anyone else? :)
Thnk we bette get some club regalia sorted before this one, if only some tee shirts!
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Lots of T-Shirt printers around Bristol but Carillion Print in Redland were recommended for my sons business some time ago.
Quote from: Bulldog Bri on 03, May, 2014, 08:52:26 AM
Thnk we bette get some club regalia sorted before this one, if only some tee shirts!
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I know someone local, does tee shirts, banners, vehicle graphics ect
I have been looking into a new banner & I'm waiting for a quote for a new banner as we speak. If anyone else knows of other company's local that I can get a few more quotes from please let me know. :)
I'm looking at a 4 meter up right flag banner but we are having problems in how to do the new style one on it. I'm not sure having the bridge going on it's side will work, Any suggestions please? :)
Tee shirt idea, 1 ;D
(http://s28.postimg.org/t17bxrtt5/teeshirt.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/t17bxrtt5/)
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Do they do them in Yellow? ;D
Quote from: Moleman on 03, May, 2014, 05:24:32 PM
I have been looking into a new banner & I'm waiting for a quote for a new banner as we speak. If anyone else knows of other company's local that I can get a few more quotes from please let me know. :)
I'm looking at a 4 meter up right flag banner but we are having problems in how to do the new style one on it. I'm not sure having the bridge going on it's side will work, Any suggestions please? :)
The chap that may be able to help you on this is called Garry. His details are;
gasigns@btconnect.com and mobile is 07831 705968.
He uses the White Harte as do I, but knows me as Kevin. (long story, not very interesing).
If you contact him you would need to refer to me as Kevin.
Another old contact of mine is back on the scene and has re-located his work to siston area is Cyril Krych, trimmer. I have his phone number and will be contacting him on tuesday.
Thanks Dave. Oops I mean Kevin. ;D
Def got to have the bridge
Quote from: peterw on 04, May, 2014, 08:51:22 PM
Def got to have the bridge
Yes I agree. Just got to work out to put it in on a up right flag. :)
You mean a 45 degree horizontal or is that a 90 degree vertical :: :-\ :-\
I'm looking at something like this.
(http://s1.postimg.org/wqbx39cuz/Zoom_feather_outdoor_flag_stand_1.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/wqbx39cuz/)
I will start another tread.
Quote from: peterw on 05, May, 2014, 04:37:02 PM
You mean a 45 degree horizontal or is that a 90 degree vertical :: :-\ :-\
My head hurts ???
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Quote from: Moleman on 03, May, 2014, 11:54:06 PM
Thanks Dave. Oops I mean Kevin. ;D
Thats alright,Trig' :D :D Oh, and how's the broom?
The broom is doing great kev. I've only changed the handle once & the head 3 times. :)
That's triffic, don't build 'em like that anymore :D
Hi Stuart,
Welcome to the club. Thanks for info. I plan to come but will have to leave early afternoon around 3 for work. ::)
Definitely up for this.
Mark
Ok people going to the Kit Fest on 19th July at Castle Combe.
1, Fullpint
2, Sumov8
3, Bulldog Bri
4, Pilgrim Anna
5, Robp
6, Hairy Santa
7, Iainl
8, Walnut
9, Benchmark51
10, Paintman
11, CC Cyclone
12, Bluehornetrider
13, Chris61
14, Fletch_306
15, Sprint7
16, Dixie
17, Camber Dave (Trade Stand)
18, Jagodo
19, Big red
20, Peterw
21, Mendip Wurzel
22, Dixie
Anyone else? :)
We should have our stand as near to Camber Dave's trade stand. Then we can help with recommendations of his work. ;)
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Don't know what time we are meeting up but we wont be able to get there till midday, leave around 3. 8)
Could have a Bulldog coming up from Plymouth to join us, make him welcome as he's probably joining in on the Cornwall trip as well ;D
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The more the better mate. :)
Sadly it would seem this has been cancelled due to a lack of support. :(
http://www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/events/action_display_event.asp?BookingEventID=712
Beat Me to it
Lets hope Castle Combe and Kit Car Mag manage to get something arranged for next year.
Gutted :'( I Was really looking forward to this one. :'(
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Its disappointing after you and others made the effort to go up for that photo shoot. I wouldn't bother next year!! >:(
Wow!
I thought that was going to be a stonking event and massively supported. ???
Still every cloud has a silver lining. Anybody at a loose-end can join us in Snowdonia and watch some silly people scare themselves witless on Europes longest zip-wire!!! Yehhh. 8)
Ian
I was looking forward to this as well, I was hoping to get to it at least one event this year without breaking down !!!!!
It seems stuart mills has decided to host his own show that day called kit fest now. Some details on pistonheads but it sounds as though it will be more if a trek for us than cattle Combe was. Still, I'm up for it.
QuoteStuart Mills said: on Pistonheads
Thank you, that is very generous of you, bad news though, I understand the new location for KIT FEST will require kit car drivers to pay £2 to get in! Sorry, it just has to be, can't provide toilets, cut the grass to display on, security, gate staff etc without running up costs, trust you understand. It is about 50 miles from Mansfield so that will save some of us money in fuel but cost others more I guess. New site to be published in a day or so with all the info, www.kitfest.co.uk
50 miles from Mansfield...my bet is back to Curborough and expanding on this, which was the original plan before the date clash with kitfest;
http://www.totalkitcar.com/2014/01/23/4890/
Someone on Pistonheads suggested it might be Blyton, it's not Javelin have a 2 day event with Toyota.
There are no weekend dates at Blyton until November..
That is a shame. I'm surprised Stuart hasn't told us yet. I hope he can get something sorted soon for everyone. I guess it will depend on where it will be for most of us now. :(
Good luck with this Stuart. :)
Paul is that you on the far right at the back of the first photo on the link? If so I see your a passenger this time. :D
What a let down, after all the effort people put in for the photoshoot.
Unless they can find organisers that have the balls to actually do what they say
then we will never know if it will be a success or not
I suspect something else involved here, the 'weak kneed' excuse isn't good enough.
So MEVFEST not kitfest then. Can't be bothered to drive to Curborough to a 'kit car' event that only lets MEV cars use the track.
That is very disappointing. Maybe it was just too little notice as it is in the holiday season, even if it is before the schools break up, but many people book a long time in advance. Pity.
Well the website is up .... www.kitfest.co.uk (http://www.kitfest.co.uk)
and yes, that's me hiding in the top right Colin..
Paul thanks for letting us know mate. I'm heading up through Wales to Snowdon with a few other guys that day So I can't make it. Not sure you will get a lot of our guys go that far to be honest.
For the one's that do go will they be able to drive on the track if they wish? :)
Real shame to hear its canceled, especially if its down to lack of interest with the 20+ people going from here . . .
I was planning on meeting everyone at the event too, but now just looks like I'm going to have to be brave and face you all at the pub ;)
We're not that bad .....Honest ;D
Well were all a bit nutty but great bunch of people LOL :P ;)
Quote from: Moleman on 11, June, 2014, 09:19:28 PM
For the one's that do go will they be able to drive on the track if they wish? :)
Update on this : 1st priority is being given to MEV Owners for the track until the 1st July.
Remaining spaces will be offered to other kit drivers after this date..
Regards,
Paul
OK mate. I do understand if you MEV guys don't want Westy's overtaking you. :P
Quote from: Moleman on 19, June, 2014, 09:05:14 PM
OK mate. I do understand if you MEV guys don't want Westy's overtaking you. :P
Yeah, and they'll probably limit any other cars to using 3 spark plugs. Just to even things up.
I notice that Kitcar mag, June issue is still pushing kitfest at Castle Coombe.
Castle Combe was really too easy wasn't it .Ah well them that feel the need to have fun on the track will I'm sure continue to do so and the rest of us will I'm sure have a laugh and a bit of fun at other events. I always found Kit Car magazine bods too far up their own arses anyway when I've approached them at shows and they just fill the mag with repeat articles,so I guess this little performance of re- negging just shows their true colours. Best to give any repeat a wide berth. >:( >:(
Thanks anyway Paul. I don't think most guys will head up that far anyway. :)
Just in case anyone has not realised this one has been cancelled! :(
Would have been a bit of a wash out anyway now ;D
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It would have been very poor turnout with that weather on Saturday. :(
Washout or not the MEV owners were out..
This is Bob removing some of the puddles for the rest of us!
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Quote from: Bulldog Bri on 19, July, 2014, 11:08:54 AM
Would have been a bit of a wash out anyway now ;D
I went up to Combe on Saturday as there was a trackday to replace the Kitfest.
The track was closed for a while as there was standing water on the circuit. However, they soon let the brave out on track.
I thought I'd go and watch the action up at Quarry. It started raining again so I put my umbrella up. I could hear this strange buzzing noise(?). Then I noticed sparks jumping across the metal rods in my umbrella!!! :o There must have been a current induced in it from the power lines overhead. My umbrella has a wooden handle but when I touched the metal above it I got a shock! It was all a bit of a laugh. However, then the thunder and lightning started. It was then I decided to leave and get back in the car!! :D
I was thinking it might be safer standing under power lines during a thunder storm as the lightning would strike them, not me. However, I wasn't going to hang around and find out!! :D
Ahh, I love it! See sparks in your brolly and you touch it? ;D ;D
I bet you touch paint to see if it's dry don't you? lol
Paul = was it like that all day? How did you get on in the wet? :)
Rob = Did the sparks make your hair stand up? :P
Local radio reported highest rainfall ever at Westonburt.
At the farm here we had 80mm in 24 hours.
There was 40mm between 7:30 and 12!
Gosh,
I am glad I was away - where I was in Cornwall the sun poured down all day!