Guinness world record - "Most Mitsubishis"

[BraindG]

I have a proposal..
Before Santapod I spoke to the Guinness Book of world records.

They stated the following.
"....we only list such records for entire brands of cars INSERT INTO post VALUES (i.e. largest parade of Mitsubishi cars). Although we don't currently list a record for the largest parade of Mitsubishis....."

This got me thinking.
What if we speak to all the Mitsubishi Owner Clubs, and found out if there would be any interest in trying to achieve such a feat, then organise a time and a place some time next year to set a world record.
Picking a time sometime next year would allow everyone plenty time to spread the word, get media interest and of course the general organising of the event.

This post is just a feeler - to find out who would be interested in attending the worlds largest gathering of Mitsubishi Cars.

If you are, please use the voting buttons above.
Any suggestions, ideas would be appreciated.

INSERT INTO post VALUES (I have Signed up for the record - I told them I would get back to them in about a month)

Thanks for your time
Watch this space

Barry Elder
GWR@Clubvr4.co.uk

[lisa]

you got our vote barry

Ant & Lisa

[Roadrunner]

I'm up for that :)

[Kieran]

I'll buy that for a dollar!

[tunes]

I would be dead keen for something like this... I think geography may get in my way though.

[Spirit]

Count me in !

[PUDD]

:D that'll be an impressive sight;) count me in too plz:D

[Pescha]

MMMMMMM this is going to be a HUGE task especially worldwide!

But count us in for the moment, can't see why it can't work!

:)

Pescha!

[BraindG]

not going to be worldwide im afraid, just in the UK.. :)
fancy trying to orginsie this for the world :eek:

[peterernest]

Yes. Please don't arrange this within the next few weeks though as I've not yet got my car back!

[BraindG]

im talking about 6 months :o needs LOADS of time to organise it

[peterernest]

Joking

[BraindG]

OFFICIAL REPLY FROM GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS



VEHICLE PARADES – GENERAL GUIDELINES
The following act as a guide to the specific considerations and undertakings, in addition to the general requirements, for any potential attempt on any record relating to the Longest parade of a particular type of vehicle. They should be read and understood by all concerned – organisers, participants and witnesses – prior to the event.

RULES
1. These records are for the greatest number of vehicles of the same make / marque starting and completing a parade route. All vehicles must carry the same name badge INSERT INTO post VALUES (e.g. Ford, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen); it is not sufficient for the vehicles merely to be produced by the same parent company.
2. The minimum distance of the parade must be 3.2 km. INSERT INTO post VALUES (2 miles) from the starting point to the finish INSERT INTO post VALUES (all cars must cross the start line and drive the length of the route to the finish line).
3. If a car cannot complete the route, that car must be deducted from the total count.
4. The cars in the parade may not be more than two car-lengths apart during the parade.
5. Where the parade takes place on a public road, the assistance of local law enforcement officials should be obtained. All traffic laws should be obeyed at all times.
6. The registration number of each vehicle, as well as the name and telephone number of the driver, should be recorded on a pre-printed sheet and submitted with the world record claim.

[PAUL]

We will be up for that too.

[BraindG]

temp site created to share info.. forum coming soon!
http://www.clubvr4.co.uk/GWR/home.htm

[Roadrunner]

Who said no? :Ponder:

[Japmetal]

I'm in too !!

[Spader]

There must be a way of doing this in a co-ordinated fashion between there and here. Considering you are 11 hours behind us.
There is a perfect piece of motorway just north of Auckland that would do the trick for us over here Silverdale to Albany I reckon.
If we start the parade here at the same time as you do there then it would be harder to beat as it would be an international effort.
Dunno if that would qualify though or if we would be in competition.

[tunes]

I wouldn't see that working sorry.

[LANCERMIVEC]

when will this take place?

[BraindG]

in about 6 months time

[tunes]

I should be over your way around then for my cousins wedding up in the Orkney Isles.

[BraindG]

of all the places, they are getting married in orkney .... WHY?? its windy, cold, yucky pooey up there when the suns not out :)

[LANCERMIVEC]

does the Mitsubishi air-conditoner/television/mobile phones/bank of japan/WWII plane count??????

[gavinmitsu]

right, well me and matt, and our club will attend... so whats the latest?

also i'm looking to buy a galant soon.

[silvergalant99]

I'm up for this.. Too bad, I can't coz I'm a thousand miles away form UK

[RAVEN]

I'll be up for that :-b

[Lurch]

would like to set the record for the most VR-4 in one place ;) Is there one? Anyway if anyone wants to organise this I'm in for an NZ one.

PM me if you like.

[Spirit]

Remember this old thread ? /haz

Just been reading our local free paper, and in the motoring section.......Fiat 500 owners lay down the gauntlet !

Did a search on google and the story is here: http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=3350819

[Wouter]

Now that is a good idea!

[Nutter_John]

did ya post on the wrong forum Wouter - its for Mitsubishi's not mASDA's

he he he only joking mate ;)

[Paul Beazer]

I just voted for this, DOH!

[Paul C]

i just voted too what happened did it happen or wasn't there enough interest?

[BraindG]

i just voted too what happened did it happen or wasn't there enough interest?
i had alot of issues around that time, breaking up with GF etc.. i have reconsidered this again though...

[Spirit]

i have reconsidered this again though...

Got to be worth considering again, but the Fiat 500 guys have set the standard !

[BraindG]

Got to be worth considering again, but the Fiat 500 guys have set the standard !
heh, we could beat that :)

[richy rich]

me me we can do it

[L6]

I have just Voted too

Then I read its an old thread

If it happens I will be there

Sounds like a good challenge :pimp2:

[BraindG]

k :)

wheels in motion.. :2thumbsup

just spoke to highway agency, and they understand the rules set out by Guinness, and are going to look for somewhere where.

a. we can all park to meet,
b. have enough road to cover the 2 mile required to set the limit :D

just going to dig out and double check the rules as outlined by Guinness:D as i dont remember the exact rules, but do recall the basic ones.

[Lillywotsername]

me me we can do it
/YMaster /haz

[richy rich]

/YMaster /haz
/pan /pan /pan i meen the royal we

[Nick Mann]

And a year further on, the MLR are getting serious about it. Should we ask about piggy-backing?

http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=156524&perpage=15&pagenumber=1

[Crossbow]

If the two events was combined it could be a spectacular day.

Nevertheless, ether way I am in

[Kieran]

And a year further on, the MLR are getting serious about it. Should we ask about piggy-backing?

http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=156524&perpage=15&pagenumber=1


/yes /yes /yes /yes

[ANTHONY]

yep me too....... i love this pic

[d i c k i e s]

but those are small cars!

[Spirit]

TBH I'm not sure they'll want us at this stage - they have enough EVO owners to break the current record. Maybe if they're struggling for numbers they might turn it into a Mitzy even rather than just EVO though

[Paul C]

do they have a venue yet?