Club VR-4 15th Anniversary Ideas

[Erni902]

Hey guys, now yes this a way away yet but will no doubt fly past. Next year marks the 15th Anniversary of Club VR-4 and I am wondering if this would be something that people would like to celebrate. Regardless of how long you have been here and whether you even own a VR4 anymore or not, members both past and present will be welcome.

If there are enough people that fancy this then I will work to get something organised.

We did this for the 10th Anniversary back in 2013 and it was a fantastic event. Well from what I can remember it was anyway. It brought together the entire club over a whole weekend and it was great to meet so many new faces etc.

Now for those who would be interested in a meet, what kind of things would you like to do? I expect this to be the same kind of format as the 10th so basically we get a hotel block booked for everyone with a section of the car park reserved just for VR-4's. We would then use this as our base camp and for the evening meal and activities etc. Again this would probably start on the Friday evening for those coming from afar and end on the Sunday when everyone is bored of each other or cars lol.

Now the 10th anniversary had daytime events on the Saturday just in the car park of the hotel. This gave the opportunity for those turning up on the Saturday to get there and get booked in and off load bags etc. On the Sunday we had the sprint circuit of Curborough to ourselves where we participated in a light hearted friendly lap time competition. There was a group photo that took hoouurrss to arrange but my god was it worth it, a fantastic club photo and well organised.

So what I would like from you guys is examples of what kind of things to get up whether its going for a planned convoy drive or staying in the hotel car park I want ideas of how to pass the time without people being bored.

Now I have a ton of ideas myself and I am actually already in contact with several hosts to come up with an idea of costs etc for various events. Obviously I am more drawn to somewhere fairly central so it wont be too far for people to come. Obviously Bognor Regis would be no good for the Scottish members and Strathy is no good for...well anyone really.

Having said that Goodwood is one of the places I have been in contact with and so far have been the most helpful.

Anyway, post up below if you would be interested in celebrating this as a Club and fire some ideas off no matter how wacky they may be

[adaxo]

Im in, obviously, and may persuade my Mrs to come too with her VR4, to make nr up.

The venue? of course it must be a weekend on Nurburgring, booked at least 5* hotel and ring just for members with all incl bar, pools, live bands and huge firework display.

But lets be real, I will be impress if there's more than 20 cars attend so in that case I think realistic thing would be to merge it with some car show, Japfest seems fairly popular so we may do it big time next year? And something extra day b4 (Saturday?) just to keep things simple. Sorry if that sound a bit pessimistic but taking in to account recent activity on this forum is the way thing go im afraid.

[Nick Mann]

I'm always up for a big meet.

If it is something that is going to be fun and/or gathers interest and momentum then I will be in!

[Davezj]

I will be attending this time after i had to pull out last time.

as long as there is some kind of track action i will be happy. either some drag racing at santa pod or tight sprint trace, or classic track racing. even if it is part of another organised event like japfest japfestII or any other event we can make it a ClubVR4 big event.

i wonder how much it would be to hire 3 sisters. i know it is not exactly central but maybe.

[Erni902]

I know what you mean Adam but hopefully by starting it early and including everyone, whether they are in VR-4's or not, we stand a good chance of getting a decent turnout. Although there may be only a handful of actual VR-4's I am sure plenty of people will be interested for the social aspect.

Nick and Dave, I do intend on adding some kind of fun activities etc and I have actually been in contact with 3-sisters already so just trying to get an idea of different costs etc.

If track action of some kind is favourable then I will contact a whole load of venues to see what we can get at what prices. The easiest would be an event that people are already attending and has set dates etc but I feel this may also takeaway the feeling of celebration and may get lost amongst the hosted event.

Not dismissing it, just my feelings. Open mind as always.

[Erni902]

Just spoken with a Hill Climb venue and they can pretty much lay a whole weekend on for us. They are going to put together a customised quote for various options but onsite catering etc will be included. More detail to follow.

[Colin Wiltshire]

I'm in, not too worried where it is, I'm sure my brother and his gf will come as well as another friend, who both where at the 10th event. I would love some sort of track action, I would also love my car to be working well at the same time lol.
I do like the Idea of "the ring" but I think costs will be prohibitive.

[Davezj]

Just spoken with a Hill Climb venue and they can pretty much lay a whole weekend on for us. They are going to put together a customised quote for various options but onsite catering etc will be included. More detail to follow.

do you have to have a race licence to participate in hill climb events?

if it is required is it only required if the event is part of an official race series. i dont know i am just asking the question.

[Erni902]

do you have to have a race licence to participate in hill climb events?

if it is required is it only required if the event is part of an official race series. i dont know i am just asking the question.

I need to chase these next week mate, been rammed here recently. From the initial info I received it did not state about needing licences or helmets or overalls etc. I believe if its going to be a full proper officially timed event then this will require the helmets etc however if its not timed (i.e we will just use our own stopwatches while the venue are not looking ) then its just considered a bit of fun and are no special requirements. Pretty similar to Curburough as this is the policy they state.

Will confirm once Ive spoken to them

[Nick Mann]

I'd go for the timed option if the only requirement is a helmet. We are all too competitive!

[Erni902]

I'd go for the timed option if the only requirement is a helmet. We are all too competitive!

Sounds good to me. The only thing that may trip us up is if we need public liability insurance (not sure if the club has this?). Some venues make this a requirement and others dont.

[Nick Mann]

We used to have public liability. I'd guess we don't anymore as we haven't been attending the same number of shows. @elnevio will know for sure.

[elnevio]

We used to have public liability. I'd guess we don't anymore as we haven't been attending the same number of shows. @elnevio will know for sure.

Yep, exactly that!

Would be fairly easy to reinstate.

[Eric]

Given enough heads up for this I will make the trip up for it. As long as nobody hates me not being in a mitsubishi... lol

[666damned]

sounds good,hopefully will give me incentive and target to get the old girl back on the road nxt year,i only made the sunday for the 10th anniversary and Curborough track shootout and photoshoot,but there were good reports from all on the weekend 's activities etc...dont forget the commemorative t-shirts...lol,maybe we'll get more attending as well,think only 20-25 made the 10th...a big show might be good to display to the world...i beleive JAE is to be at Peterborough this year and so hopefully nxt year which is a great venue....

[paulbonner84]

im up for this ,aslong as the car is lol,quite like the idea of santapod

[Amonlym]

Pretty sure i would attend, not sure id join the racing tho - spectating is allowed, right?

[Erni902]

Real sorry about the lack of activity on this one guys, things have been a bit mental. I will try to get amongst this shortly and pop up a voting thread for different ideas.

[MPBVr4]

Be rude not to. Been hanging around these parts for 13 of the 15 years. Depends on date though.

[swinks]

I'll definitely pop around for a good banter, get sorted dates so I can book off days