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    Don't be shy! Join in the fun by registering to post on the forum, and to get full benefits you can buy 12 months club membership for just £20!  Membership includes a quarterly club magazine, discounts with insurance companies and specialist suppliers,  exclusive, early or discounted access to a number of events each year and much more!

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  • Welcome to The UK Kit Car Club

    The aim of the club is to help and support members during the build (and inevitable ongoing maintenance and modification) as well as to plan and organise events throughout the year. The Club attends the major kit car shows throughout the year providing a stand with tea and coffee, plus a BBQ with food for members. You'll be warmly received, especially if you bring more food and drink !! We also have stands at many other shows all around the country.

    It's not just shows though, our active area secretaries and members regularly arrange run outs and longer trips to such places as Le Mans, Wales and Scotland, plus the annual club camping weekend and the traditional “end of season” get together. Keep an eye on the events section of the forum for news and details of upcoming events.

    The Club also produces four magazines a year, exclusively for club members, filled with all manner of things club or motoring related, and members can get their own articles published in it as well if they wish.

    The Club is an independent organisation, and although we have our roots as the Robin Hood Owners Club and Register (RHOCaR), we are very much a club for all makes and model of kit car, so anyone can be a "Hoody", as it's all about the state of mind, not the car you drive! Being a member of The UK Kit Car Club has many benefits above those already mentioned. Members benefit from discounted insurance with nearly all of the specialist kit car insurers, and often find that the discount is more than the club membership fee. Membership also gets you full access to the forum, and a variety of other discounts such as with Euro Car Parts. You'll also find other members are willing to go well above and beyond for any other member they see is in need of help !

    So whether you own a Robin Hood, a GBS Zero, a Locost, an MK, a Westfield, a Caterham, (or any of the many other types of kit car), everyone can benefit from joining, so what are you waiting for ?


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    West Midlands Monthly Meet 31st July 2024

    richyb66
    By richyb66,

    Next Wednesday 31st, 6pm onwards, Malt Shovel Pub, Coventry Road, Nr Stonebridge, Coventry, CV7 7HL.

    Generally they're trying to kick us out just after 930pm so if you're coming, don't leave it too late. Also, if you want to eat, book beforehand as they don't normally let people just rock up and eat.

    Entrance to the pub car park is off the A452 Chester Road heading North 50 yards from the island.

    Everyone welcome. See you there.


    Staffordshire Area Meet 25/07/2024


    North East Area monthly meeting Tuesday 30th July from 7pm

    alantoon
    By alantoon,

    All invited to the North East meeting at the Church Mouse, Chester Moor, DH2 3RJ, from 7pm. we have had some good attendance the past few meetings, it would be good to build on that a get back to getting some events organised. So lets see some more old,new or just interested faces turn up. Alan


    750 Formula Racing - Cadwell Park 7 & 8th July

    epither
    By epither,

    750 Formula will be racing at Cadwell Park on the weekend of the 7 & 8th of July. 

    Celebrating it's 75th year of racing, this is a formula boasting a mix of home build prototypes and adapted kit cars. 

    Running control slicks and wings the lap times can be fairly impressive for a cost effective formula.

    It is an open paddock, so cars can be viewed along with the owners/builders and drivers.

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    East of England meets for June

    alanrichey
    By alanrichey,

    After a disappointing start at Kimbolton, I am not discouraged so still want to take advantage of this sudden burst of good weather.   So we will have a picnic/runout tomorrow (Thursday 18th) at Burghley House at Stamford (PE9 3JY).   I'm aware that many people are away on holidays (thanks to all the East of England members who wrote to apologise for not coming) but I am sure some are still around.

    We will be in the overflow car park (grassed so much nicer then hardstanding) from 12:00, all are welcome.


    Well, that was disappointing.

    alanrichey
    By alanrichey,

    One of the major classic car shows of the year, lovely driving weather, lots to see, plenty of food stands, proceeds going to charity.   What more do you want ?   Well apparently quite a lot more.    I've just got back from the Kimbolton Classic Car Show, probably over 1000 cars being displayed, and we had been allocated a prime Club Stand right next to the Castle and the SuperCar line up. (and with an Ice Cream Van next door😀)

    So how many of our 350+ members turned up ?   Well here's the answer 😐  (Techically it should have been 4 but the Club Chairman only made it half way before he has to turn back with engine problems)

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    It's a bit depressing, and especially embarrasing for me as I booked the Club Stand in anticipation of a decent turnout

    Anyway, we still had a good day and my thanks to AndyW and thespannerman for turning up and supporting us (and Foz for at least trying).  And to the few who apologised in advance with good reasons).  

    I think I am going to have to stop booking Club Stands in advance until I know that at least a few cars will be turning up.

     

     


    Run Out to North Wales Sunday 21st July

    richyb66
    By richyb66,

    I'm planning on going up to North Wales on Sunday 21st July. The NW guys made mentioned they were going down to Bala on the same day, if they do, we could maybe meet up.

    My plan is to set off early (0900ish) and head for the well known Ponderosa Cafe on the Horseshoe Pass near Llangollen then maybe do the Evo Triangle. People that know me, know I don't bother with maps in North Wales so the route can be adapted to suit.

    I'll share this on my Midlands area WhatsApp group and post any updates here, I know @Jez Morton has said he's interested.

     


    Register/Renew by Bank Transfer

    alanrichey
    By alanrichey,

    After a few requests from potentional members who do not trust Paypal we have initiated a new way of registering or renewing using Bank Transfer.   It will be interesting to see how many people use this new method.


    Staffordshire Area Meet 27/06/2024

    Andi
    By Andi,

    Hi all,

    This might be on 27/06/2024 at The George and Dragon which may be in Meaford, Stone ST15 0PX. 

    No one has to go if you dont want to, No one really turns up to Stafford events, one or 2 if your lucky.

    Hopefully the pub wont close down, as this has happened once before. In fact one closed down for good, and another that we have used closes down next week.

    I wouldnt say its too boring being alone at meets, its a perfect time for reflection, self realisation and creative thinking. I might even take my "how to build a kit car for £250" book and wonder where it all went wrong.

    The weather is looking good, so ill be able to sit outside looking at the vast array of, well, tin tops. And perhaps have a conversation with myself whilst talking at my reflection on the newly polished rear end of my kit.

    The chairman is the most turned up person. Think i`ll get us both T shirts with "The Staffordshire 2" on it.

     

    Anyways, if you do turn up, and you see a sad looking couple of blokes looking like theyre part of a "cant be bothered Andys man club", that`ll be us. 

    Come over and say hello.

     

     

    Map

    https://www.google.com/maps/place/George+%26+Dragon/@52.9162191,-2.1735143,1007m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x487a6f1e497e1e5b:0x53726cf3a32a2400!8m2!3d52.9157296!4d-2.1689576!16s%2Fg%2F1hc1cdm9c?authuser=0&entry=ttu

     

    Pub website

    https://www.thegeorgeanddragonmeaford.co.uk/?utm_source=gbp&utm_medium=Yext&y_source=1_MTQ0NTMyNjUtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D

     

    Andi


    Wheels motor show, Penkridge Staffordshire 1/9/24

    Andi
    By Andi,

    https://the-car-hive.yapsody.com/event/index/783707/wheels-motor-show-2024

    It seems the best deal is to show your car with movement. Lets be honest, I dont like the idea of being a show prisoner for the whole day.

    Its then only £7 per car.

    https://the-car-hive.yapsody.com/event/book/783707/31572039

     

    Andi


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