Japfest, Silverstone 2017

[Erni902]

Right guys, I know the show season has only just come to an end but the majority of the dates of next years events have now been confirmed and announced. This year some of you said that not enough notice was given to attend certain events due to work/family commitments. To that end lets give CVR4 a decent turnout in 2017! You have no excuse not to get these dates booked off with work or the missus, my job is not well known for its flexibility but even I have managed to book off the dates for this event!!

The event in question is none other than Japfest taking place at Silverstone circuit for the 2nd year running.

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This event will take place on 30th April 2017 and there are many reasons to attend:

Do you need a part for your Japanese car (Whether it be a VR-4 or not)? Chances are you will find it within the Japfest Retail Village!

After a record-breaking show in 2016 with more stalls and products than ever before the Japfest Retail Village returns for 2017. Sandwiched between the track action and 1000’s of club cars, the Retail Village is packed with everything and anything you could need for your car, from throttle bodies to wheels and camshafts to coil overs and everything in between!

In the Retail Village you'll also find some of the leading names from the automotive industry showcasing their latest products and offering advice on your project, as well as exclusive discounts that are simply too good to miss!

After a record-breaking year in 2016 with more club car displays than ever before, expect to see another jam-packed display at the 2017 Japfest!

Japanese machinery from across the globe will amass in the club display areas and the show will be packed full with the finest Japanese cars, from pristine classics, modified monster show cars, track cars and rare marques. Make sure you save plenty of time to wander round the massive and diverse range of cars on display including R35 GTR’s, 370Z’s, Evo’s and Civic Type R’s to name just a few!

The Show & Shine competition brings together the best examples of the UK Japanese scene. Whether it’s an impeccably-detailed rebuild, a quarter-mile demon, a highly-tuned track weapon or a pristine restoration you’re guaranteed to be impressed.

The track timetable is full of public and club track sessions for visitors to take part in throughout the day.

This is your chance to take to the famous asphalt of Silverstone National Circuit, the home of British Motorsport and take your own car out on track in ther 'Jap Only' sessions. We have sessions to suit all abilities, so anyone can get out on the tarmac.

See the below official Japfest 2016 video for a visualisation on the above:



I shall be attending this event probably for the weekend and camping over. Even though I live just down the road I know how busy the A43 gets during this weekend so it saves sitting in traffic to get in. It also means I can have a few cheeky beers/crates of beer @gadboy007 the day before without having to worry about getting up early being sober enough to drive to the event.

So who is interested? Would be good to see a decent turnout from CVR4 as in recent years the numbers have been very small. People have no idea what our cars are and what they are capable of so lets give everyone something to talk about!!

Tickets are not yet available but I expect they will be very soon after Christmas, so get that leave/holiday booked and make an appearance, if there are enough of us that register interest early on then we can justify a club area and this will give the VR-4's the exposure that they deserve, there are some stunning motors on this forum so dont keep them to yourselves!

As said I will be attending for definite although I will probably be in the 350Z but would much prefer to be with you guys than the datsun lot.

To book Tickets head over to THIS LINK, select Club VR4 from the drop down menu and then enter 111.123 in the password box. (make sure you enter the full stop in the middle). Once logged in select the relevant tickets you require and pay. More detailed costings on the site but:

- 1x Adult Entry Ticket for the Sunday show ONLY - £23
- 1x Adult Entry Ticket including camping on Saturday and Sunday show admittance - £33

Deadline for booking club stand tickets has been extended until Sunday 2nd April 2017.

Once you have booked your tickets please can you post in this thread and I will mark you as booked on the list below.

Confirmed Attendance List

1. Erni902 - BOOKED
2. Employees - BOOKED
3. galantnight - BOOKED
4. galantnightjr - BOOKED
5. Colin Wiltshire - BOOKED
6. paulbonner84 - BOOKED


So we will be in area T12. Below is the site map with complete list of clubs and layout of trade stands etc.

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[Colin Wiltshire]

I'll be coming

[gadboy007]

I'll go,if I can justify the mileage to get there

[Colin Wiltshire]

I'll go,if I can justify the mileage to get there

I'm coming from Yeovil

[Erni902]

I'm coming from Yeovil

Think he is being sarcastic Col, he lives about 10 mins from the circuit

[galantnight]

I am sure me and my son will there and camp overnight again.

Hopefully we can get a club stand and beat last year's turn out

[paulbonner84]

count me in aswell

[Erni902]

Guys

I believe that @SirWazzz is the registered club secretary for Japfest. Only issue with this is that he has not logged on since October 2016.

I have tried to book our stand with last years password but it doesnt work.

To that end I have emailed the organisers and requested that I am put down as the Club VR4 point of contact for this year. I am obviously awaiting a reply but once I hear back from them I shall let you all know the password for the event and we can all get out tickets booked as they are now on sale.

If anyone wants to book in on the club stand then please await confirmation of the password before booking.

Chow

[Employees]

New owner here. First post. Just bought myself a Legnum SuperVR4. Also a paid member here. and would be interested in getting on the stand.

[Erni902]

New owner here. First post. Just bought myself a Legnum SuperVR4. Also a paid member here. and would be interested in getting on the stand.

Happy days George and welcome to the forum. You do realise that Post number 2 better include some pictures right? lol. Let me know if you can commit and Ill stick your name on the list.


I have received an email back from the Japfest organisers and they have put me down as the club secretary this year. To that end if you book via the site all you need to do is select Club VR4 from the dropdown box and then enter the following password: 111.123


Pleas let me know as and when you book your places so I can record how many we have attending.

[Erni902]

@Colin Wiltshire @galantnight @paulbonner84

Are you guys all happy for me to bang you on the definite list? Again John, if Dean is coming along will he want to be on our stand or will he be with another club?

[galantnight]

Hi Rikki,
Yer that's fine carry on and yes I will be going and Dean would like to be on the stand aswell

[Erni902]

Happy days mate cheers, I shall put Dean down as galantnightjr lol

[Employees]

Ok. So second post will include some photos.
I have just booked club stand tickets, so count me as a definite.
I know the last two owners are members on here so you may recognize it .
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[Colin Wiltshire]

Yeah, I will be, just waiting on my brother to get back to me.

[paulbonner84]

@Colin Wiltshire @galantnight @paulbonner84

Are you guys all happy for me to bang you on the definite list? Again John, if Dean is coming along will he want to be on our stand or will he be with another club?

yes ,as long as the car is still running lol

[Colin Wiltshire]

Tickets and hotel booked and paid for.

[ste0780]

Count me in for def please Rikki. Should have the new kit wheels and paint on by then.

[Erni902]

Numbers coming along nicely for this one but come on we can surely do better than this!!

p.s If someone fancies chucking a spare £1k my way then I can bring the VR4 along aswell as the 350Z

[paulbonner84]

all booked