National no.7,Lakes and Dales meet,Fri/1st,Sat.2nd/Sunday3rs July,2016,at CROOKLANDS,KENDAL

[craig3.2]

Ive just had the big service and MOT passed today with no advisories, I will be there for both days staying overnight in a B&B one junction down the M6. I'm looking forward to my first meet with you guys.

Look forward to meeting you too

 

[craig3.2]

can anyone give a rough approximation of mileage planned for Saturday please? Just having a look at the nearest petrol station and it's looking dire so planning needed!
Thanks in advance
Stevo

As others have said,and for those who haven't been before,you need a FULL TANK OF FUEL BEFORE WE LEAVE (not half full,or nearly full,haha).....so nobody gets caught out,as we don't always drive near petrol stations,e especially if you are like me and some others,and need Super
So Fill up on the night/Day before,or first thing in the morning if need be,5-10 mins in each direction both garages have Super as well

All this info will be explained in our briefing,lol.

Saturday we meet at 9.30a.m, Leaving for 10.00 a.m.

Sunday we meet at 9.45/10a.m,Leaving for 10.30a.m.

Aprox.Mileage each day is 140-150,depending on any impromptu minor changes John or myself may do(but we will give plenty of notice for these).
For those with A heavy right foot ,who press on injury revs,you can run low each day :evil:
We have toilet/comfort stops,and a Lunch stop during each day

More info on the day

 

[craig3.2]

As has been the case over the years,we have a few "new cars" at this year's meet(I.e new or new to their owners).

John/Sammy z in his Newly bought Silver E89,35i
Gareth/gjc72,in his Newly bought Valencia Orange E89,28i
Mike/Filtermike in his Brand new,Valencia Orange E89,35is
Paul/gs1000, in his Newly bought("Johns M"),ImolaRed red M Rdstr

Just to mention a few

 

[mmm-five]

As has been the case over the years,we have a few "new cars" at this year's meet(I.e new or new to their owners)

Don't forget my 'stunning' Alfa Romeo 147 JTD 115 Lusso - with it's Bond-style smoke screen on demand

I'll be doing the whole weekend (including the trip there & back) on one tank of the cheapest diesel I can find

 

[Taz]

weather looks ok so far

 

[paddy wright]

I've overlaid after a manic week at work- hopefully catch up with you guys by lunch time!

 

[Marlon]

Mrs. Marlon doesn't fancy the driving conditions, so I will be without a co-pilot today
Just having pancakes - should be there at 9:30

 

[paddy wright]

Well 220 miles later and I'm back at camp- sorry couldn't find you guys, I did try. Now just deciding if it's too early for a beer!

 

[MefiEcosse]

Think I might have past you on way to B&B are you Reg PDZ?

 

[MefiEcosse]

A few snaps from day 1

 

[MefiEcosse]

Rained a little but some great roads!

 

[Taz]

you roadster owners surprised me, roofs up and down like a whores nickers :thumbsdown:

I was the only 1 to brave it and i'm not even a roadster fanatic

 

[tomscott]

Hope you all had a fantastic first day!

I drove past the turn off to Crooklands this morn on my way down to Manchester (as I now live there) at about 10am wishing I was in the M and on my way. Unfortunately I was in the GFs Clio... On the way back from a photographing a wedding.

Hopefully il be there next year! Hope the weather stays bright for you all!

 

[Marlon]

Lots of pics from Day 1 of the National – Sat 2nd July.

135 miles Yorkshire Dales.

Huge thanks once again to Craig and John for organising the weekend :happyclap:

Crooklands – start point:

The Dark Knights :evil:

Guess who won the silly hat competition :?

Another clue . . . :?

Got it yet . . . :?

1st pit stop

Excellent parking

After the down pour

Back on the road, waiting for the lead group (they took a wrong turn )

. . . . Still waiting

Back on the road, quick stop for photos

Bolton Castle for lunch:

Guess who got stuck in the mud and needed Steph to push them out :? (a clue later on)

After lunch and another short pit stop

Here’s that clue . . .

Back at Crooklands

Paddy finally catches up with us

Great day, excellent turn out. Nice to see the regulars and some new faces too.
Have a good drive tomorrow folks - weather looks much better

 

[AlfaScozzesi]

The silly hat comp was won by a coupe driver!

I have to say I am surprised although maybe not by Tony!

Looks like a great time is being had. Enjoy tomorrow guys and gals

 

[mr wilks]

Great pics Marlon , The Vo 89 looks great in the sun (Gareth's ? )
Surprised you went with the hardtop :? & congrats on catching Taz's MR in a state of semi shininess that's a rarity as usually turns up in a state of unwashed measured in either grime or just plain dirty

 

[Marlon]

Great pics Marlon , The Vo 89 looks great in the sun (Gareth's ? )
Surprised you went with the hardtop :? & congrats on catching Taz's MR in a state of semi shininess that's a rarity as usually turns up in a state of unwashed measured in either grime or just plain dirty

Thanks Mr Wilks, the pics were taken between the downpours :wink:
Left hardtop on the Zed while we were away in the Hyundai last week, it will be coming off once this wet weather lets up!

 

[Taz]

Great pics Mr Marlon, i just wanted to highlight which car was the only 1 to maintain a roof down stance throughout the day is there a reward?

 

[Taz]

& congrats on catching Taz's MR in a state of semi shininess that's a rarity as usually turns up in a state of unwashed measured in either grime or just plain dirty

I'm a changed man Mr Wilks

 

[Marlon]

Great pics Mr Marlon, i just wanted to highlight which car was the only 1 to maintain a roof down stance throughout the day is there a reward?

Thanks Taz.
Seeing you in my rear mirror over Buttertubs Pass in that torrential downpour with your roof down was astonishing