Newark Kit Car Show

[alanrichey]

Only 9 days to go, hope you all have it in your diary.  It's a lot closer than Malvern for most of us so hope we have a good turnout.   Our Club Stand is in the same place as last year, shown on the map.

Unfortunately we are still in the position where no-one has stepped up to take over as Events Secretary so again we can provide only limited support.    Nevertheless it should be a good show.

See you there.

 

[Allan Royds]

Hi Alan, I will be going to Newark on Friday and camping over. Hope to see you there.

If you are camping will you have  a banner to fly so we can all find each other.

Looking forward to this as had to miss Malvern due to previous arrangment,

See you there..

Regards Allan.

[alanrichey]

I’m not sure who is camping.  There are quite a few banners around with people, hopefully one of those will be going on Friday.

Anyone else planning on going on Friday ?

[Smig380]

I’m just home from emergency abdominal surgery, can’t drive for six weeks ! Recovering well otherwise though. Hope it’s a good event nonetheless.

 

[alanrichey]

Well that was fun   Here is the Club Stand at 11:00 this morning:

Just two Alan's (Me and alantoon).   That was actually 1 more than I expected.  It was also 1 more than the GBS Club Stand and 2 more than many of the other stands.   Basically it was raining continuously so the outside was a washout.   I gave up soon after so I don't know if anyone else pitched up.  It was actually quite a pleasant journey up and back as the rain was not very heavy.  Since fitting  my wind deflectors I have no need of doors so even though the roof was up it still felt quite open.  Just a bit disconcerting when I went through puddles (My exhaust is on the passenger side) when the whole car would fill with steam for a few seconds and fog up the inside of the windscreen.   I am also finding it more and more difficult to get in and out with the roof up as I get older and stiffer.

The inside was better, a full complement of stands in the exhibition hall, with half of it dedicated to manufacturers and half to retail stalls.   Although the staff probably outnumbered the customers.  Here's a few pictures:

Let's hope the weather is better next year.

 

[alanrichey]

Just been given permission to go again tomorrow as weather looks better    Hopefully see a few more of you.

[alanrichey]

Better today, we managed 5 cars.   And there were a few more on the other stands as well, but nowhere near as many as normal.  I think people were put off by yesterday, and anyone from the North was still drowning    Better luck next year.#

Edited July 23, 2023 by alanrichey

[philshelton]

Such a shame the put the event on in the height of holiday season.

[nelmo]

Sheesh - that isn't going to survive long with that sort of turnout 

Well done to the few from the club who got out there 

[IanS]

I hope that they had Pluvius insurance.

This pays for loss of income due to rain.

[Matt brown]

We would have gone but after the massive left down on the first year back, it was like if you ordered stoneleigh from wish

[Kerry]

An events secretary would have made the difference for this type of event. 

[Darrell]

On 7/23/2023 at 4:43 PM, alanrichey said:

Better today, we managed 5 cars.   And there were a few more on the other stands as well, but nowhere near as many as normal.  I think people were put off by yesterday, and anyone from the North was still drowning    Better luck next year.#

Well done to those stalwarts, as you say fingers crossed for next year 

[brumster]

Yeah I was away on hols otherwise I'd have gone; good drive out to Newark!