Mini Cooper Racing - Sunday 16th September

[Craig]

Right Folks, as there is no run on 16th September, why don't we go along and support our 2 NMS Racers, Mark Dryden and the very youthful John Barrie. :D :D :D

List of names going and we will work out meetings/convoys later.

Craig :cool:

**Update 6/9/7**

Reserved Parking area in the Paddock

Free Entry for MINI and Driver to Knockhill (Passengers to pay)

Parade Lap of Circuit at Lunchtime Break.

Meet and Greet with the Drivers in the Smarty Cars VIP Lodge at Seat Curves, also access to the Press Conference.

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1. Craig & Jude
2. MarkyC
3. AndyP & Lenore
4. Stephen & Allyson
5. Big Gordy & Ross
6. Vintageb3 & Kim
7. Low'n'loud
8. Tonyjac
9. Zimbo
10. Gill and Ewan
11. Elfman
12. CCM & Dad
13. MiniWilliam and His Dad
14. Bumble (Lynn) & Daz
15.
16. Aerojonny
17. Crombers
18. William's Mum
19. Fergus & Liz
20. My Big Sis.
21. Fairy (Fay)
22.
23. Andy & Lianne
24. T23GMG (Gillian) & Derek
25. Fiona and Allan (not in a MINI...:eek: )

[AndyP & Lenore]

Can you put us down as a maybe, we are on holiday at the time so we will confirm later.:D

[john]

I might pop along for this too!!:)

[Craig]

Can you put us down as a maybe, we are on holiday at the time so we will confirm later.:D


Done - and you've made it a sticky, now that is service... ;)

[Mini Ecosse]

Put us down for this please.
Stephen & Allyson

[Big Gordy]

Stick Ross and I down for this :D

[Craig]

All updated now....

John - I hope your going to be there, your one of the reasons we are going!!!! ;)

[Big Gordy]

I wonder if Marty's going:rolleyes: I could take him his mountain bike:D I could always get John to deliver it for him;) :cool:

[john]

I wonder if Marty's going:rolleyes: I could take him his mountain bike:D I could always get John to deliver it for him;) :cool:


I could take him there and he could cycle home:D

[vintageb3]

I might pop along for this too!!:)

Is there any point Mr Spinny?:eek: :D

I have to be along that day too...

mark

[Burple]

I might pop along for this too!!:)

well if you don't fancy it, just drop off your keys here in the morning ;);):D:D:D

Put me down too please, gonna try to get to this one, as the last one was a blast! :D

[markyc]

And remember the hats, gloves, balaclavas, thermal jackets, pocket hand warmers etc etc etc etc etc :eek: :eek: You never can tell, it might be cold !!!! :D ;)

[Scottie]

And remember the hats, gloves, balaclavas, thermal jackets, pocket hand warmers etc etc etc etc etc :eek: :eek: You never can tell, it might be cold !!!! :D ;)


you forgot water bottle for under your jumper.;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

you forgot water bottle for under your jumper.;)

I'm just bringing Lenore, she'll keep me warm.;) :p

[tonyjac]

aye put me down for this tae;)

[Craig]

Sorted Tony...:cool:

[zimbo]

Craig can you put me down as a maybe for this please. Depends on how my house re-decorating is going at that time... :rolleyes:

[Craig]

Craig can you put me down as a maybe for this please. Depends on how my house re-decorating is going at that time... :rolleyes:


forget about the paint brush for 1 day...:rolleyes: ;) :D

[gill]

Yeh, think we'll be up for this.

Put oor names doon :D :D :D

[ELFMAN]

Craig, could you put me down for this one - I'm missing loads of others due to being ill (Perthshire), holidays (Borders) God-daughters Dance Show (Mini Meats)...... so barring acts of God, or a relapse of the dreaded lurgy, I'll be there!!!

I noticed there's a price for 'advanced' tickets on the Knockhill Website. If we can get enough bods, is it worth a try for an 'NMS Group Discount' from the circuit - I remember once they even had seperate parking for MINIS...... what do you think?

[Craig]

Craig, could you put me down for this one - I'm missing loads of others due to being ill (Perthshire), holidays (Borders) God-daughters Dance Show (Mini Meats)...... so barring acts of God, or a relapse of the dreaded lurgy, I'll be there!!!

I noticed there's a price for 'advanced' tickets on the Knockhill Website. If we can get enough bods, is it worth a try for an 'NMS Group Discount' from the circuit - I remember once they even had seperate parking for MINIS...... what do you think?


some of our friendly dealer sponsors have had tickets available for previous races and I wanted to wait and see if they were willing to "sponsor" some tickets for us...;)


If not, then I am willing to see if we can bulk purchase and if we get in early enough, we can all park together... :D :D

[weefossy]

Sorry guys, we will have to miss as we will be on the Nile.

[ELFMAN]

Watch out for the crocodiles Malcolm!

[vintageb3]

Watch out for the crocodiles Malcolm!

There are no crocodiles on the Nile....the sharks got them all...:eek:

mark

[mini saltire]

some of our friendly dealer sponsors have had tickets available for previous races and I wanted to wait and see if they were willing to "sponsor" some tickets for us...;)


If not, then I am willing to see if we can bulk purchase and if we get in early enough, we can all park together... :D :D

I will ask John Clark Tayside as they are my sponsers to see if I can get some free passes.

I will also ask the SMRC to see if you guys could mabey get a lap or 2 at lunch time to show off your gleam machines. I noticed they did this with kit car club last time.... it is worth an ask!!

Also if you need some leverage from your lady friends the fact that Nick Nairn the celebrity chef is in the celebrity Mini Race Car this time should swing it for you!!:cool: ;) :cool:

Looking forward to seeing you.... remember I need at least 2 podiums to keep my championship alive so I'll not be holding back!!;) :D

[Colin]

I'm up for this, put me down please Craig. :D

[Craig]

I will ask John Clark Tayside as they are my sponsers to see if I can get some free passes.

I will also ask the SMRC to see if you guys could mabey get a lap or 2 at lunch time to show off your gleam machines. I noticed they did this with kit car club last time.... it is worth an ask!!

Also if you need some leverage from your lady friends the fact that Nick Nairn the celebrity chef is in the celebrity Mini Race Car this time should swing it for you!!:cool: ;) :cool:

Looking forward to seeing you.... remember I need at least 2 podiums to keep my championship alive so I'll not be holding back!!;) :D


Thanks Mark, much appreciated.

[MINI William]

Craig if there is still room for two more cars me and my dad will come along.thanks William

[Craig]

Craig if there is still room for two more cars me and my dad will come along.thanks William


that's you added William. :)

[Bumble]

Craig - Can you put Daz and I on the list too please ...

[Craig]

Craig - Can you put Daz and I on the list too please ...


That's you added - looks like this is going to be a well attended day out at the racing.. :D :D

[stoney]

me and christine as wel please big man :D :D :D

[Colin]

My Dad will probably come along too. :)

[AndyP & Lenore]

My Dad will probably come along too. :)

Are you bringing the kit-car again?

Aw go on, go on, go on, go on, go on.:D

A.:D

[Neil and Lorna]

Craig can you put me down as a maybe for just now.:)

Will need to make sure there's no staffing problems nearer the time.:confused:

Cheers very muchly.:D

Neil.:) :)

[Craig]

Craig can you put me down as a maybe for just now.:)

Will need to make sure there's no staffing problems nearer the time.:confused:

Cheers very muchly.:D

Neil.:) :)


No problem Neil, take it is just you as you said "Me". ta :)

[Colin]

Are you bringing the kit-car again?

Aw go on, go on, go on, go on, go on.:D

A.:D

Hmmmm maybe if the weather's OK. ;)

[MINI William]

its knockhill when is the weather ever good ??lol:D

[Colin]

its knockhill when is the weather ever good ??lol:D

Yeah good point, that'll be a no then. :D

[Crombers]

& me too chief :cool: ;)

[ELFMAN]

Back from me hols now. Looking forward to seeing everybody again (proves I'm mad..).

Mark - Possibility of a lap or two of our very own Knockhill would be the icing on the cake...... or in my case, probably the S in the barrier. Even if we don't get on the track, it'll still be a good day.

[Craig]

Well, I have some FANTASTIC news for all NMS Members...:D :D

Mark Dryden has been speaking with the SMRC, SmartyCars.com (who sponsor the Mini Cooper Racing) and Knockhill and he has secured the undernoted.

A reserved parking area within Paddock 2 just for us. :D (this is the gravel part of the lower paddock overlooking the hairpin)

Free Entry to Knockhill for MINI and Driver - all passengers will have to pay the normal entrance fee on the gate (£12).

A parade lap round the circuit at the Lunchtime break for all of us (with a Pace Car at the front :cool: )

This is a tremendous opportunity to show off our cars and "community" and to support our NMS MINI Racers, Mark Dryden and John Barrie. Mark may even talk you into spending your parents inheritence on joining the racing. :D

If you would like to come along, just let me know and I'll add you to the list, the more the merrier. :cool:

Roll on the 16th. :)

[MINI William]

well done marky:D .craig my mum now wants to bring her car :D

[mini saltire]

Just tell as many Mini owners as possible folks,it would be great to get a good response to this gesture from Knockhill.:D :D

[Scottie]

dam. Well that's us ruled out then.

Will have to go one our own.:( :(

[Big Gordy]

Woooohooo......result:D Well done lad:cool:

[vintageb3]

Well done guys!

Isn't the pace car a Mini too?

mark

[Craig]

dam. Well that's us ruled out then.

Will have to go one our own.:( :(


rent a MINI for the day... :D

[Craig]

well done marky:D .craig my mum now wants to bring her car :D


No worries William, I'll add her to the list..:)

[Scottie]

rent a MINI for the day... :D

nut.:D

I'll just be one of the crowd.;) watching you guys.

[Craig]

Well done guys!

Isn't the pace car a Mini too?

mark

can't remember from the last time I was there...:o :confused: ;)

[vintageb3]

Can we get as many people with video camera's to video this?

Like from the car's as well?

We could then stick a wee video up on the site?

Only a thought...

mark

[Scottie]

can't remember from the last time I was there...:o :confused: ;)


I can was April:D

[vintageb3]

can't remember from the last time I was there...:o :confused: ;)

There was a Knockhill Mini on the track at the tests on April 8 this year....and I believe it was the head marshall.

hmmm...

mark

[vintageb3]

nut.:D



Buy a Mini for a day then....you have owned cars for shorter periods of time haven't you?:eek: :D

mark

[Craig]

Nearly forgot, Mark also says that we have been invited to the Smarty Cars VIP Lodge (Just behind Seat Curves, formally Duffus Dip) for a Driver Meet and Greet and also to see the Press Conference.. :D :D

This should give us all a bigger "insider" view into the racing and the drivers. :cool:

Should be a cracking day out and as Mark says, it would be nice to turn up with a lot of cars. The paddock area we have been given will fit a lot of cars, so don't be shy....;) :cool:

[Scottie]

Buy a Mini for a day then....you have owned cars for shorter periods of time haven't you?:eek: :D

mark

nut.:D.................

[Colin]

Well done Mr Dryden :D Really looking forward to this now.

[Gismo]

I'll still be away working :eek: have a great day folks :)

[mini saltire]

This offer is open to all Minis not just BMW variant. Just thought I would mention it incase anyone wasn't sure.:D

[Bumble]

Wow ... sounds fab - really looking forward to the day!
Lynn

[tonyjac]

canny wait people ;) :D

[FergusM]

Can you put me down as well... will be my first outing :)

Ooo should have said it will be me and Liz.

Fergus.

[Craig]

Can you put me down as well... will be my first outing :)

Ooo should have said it will be me and Liz.

Fergus.


Thats you (and Liz) added, would be good to meet another Dark Silver R56 owner (and exchange views.. ;) )

[MINI William]

and by views do you mean problems lol:D

[FergusM]

Well only had a couple of squeak from dash....


....and of course the "characteristic" of rushing water

... but hey, I still love it...

[Craig]

Ok Folks, want to sort out times etc..

Myself and MarkyC will be going up to Knockhill early to get our parking sorted (so nobody else parks in it) and also to setup the banner etc. :cool:

I would suggest people arrive at Knockhill for 10.00hrs as the racing starts at 11:00hrs thus giving time to chat, see the cars, etc etc. :)

As I will be going up early If there is going to be a convoy up, there will have to be another organiser. ;)

Any Questions ?

[vintageb3]

We will be there close to 10.00am...

mark

[AndyP & Lenore]

We should be there very close to 10AM. We'll be going up the Forth Bridge though we won't be in any convoy. And I'll let you know if we will be + an extra MINI.;)

A.:D

[Fairy]

Hi Guys,:D

Please could you put me down as a maybe.
Will be there as long as Steven is not offshore but wont know for sure until nearer the time. Will let you know...

Thanks,
Fay :D

[tonyjac]

hi euan and rob us lanarkshire boys can meet in the usual place if you want?:D

[ELFMAN]

Great news! BIG thanks to Mark D. and all concerned at Knockhill. Last time I was there I shook Sir Jackie Stewart's hand, now I get follow in his tyretracks - excellent! Great opportunity to promote NMS.

Tony - meet at Hamilton Services at 8.30am? That should give us time to get to the track for 10.00am. What do you reckon?

[markyc]

Mr D we have the Nicols coming along as well :D Can you stick Jason, Lesley and Kerr down please. Ta muchness

Huge thanks as well to Mark D for organising the entry, track lap etc etc. Fantastic stuff indeed and we will defo be in good voice for both Mark and John who will no doubt both amaze us with their superb driving skills :D :D ;)

[ajamesj]

Craig , can u add me and Lianne Iam off that Sunday , first in along time

[zimbo]

Craig can you change me to a definate yes... :D

[Craig]

all changes made and update on first post. Good to see the numbers increasing, would be good to see a good few MINI's parked up in the paddock and being "shown" on the circuit.. :D

[Scottie]

still need to go some some to beat the TVR club record of 551 cars recently on Silverstone.:eek: :eek:

I was hoping to come along and support you guys but something has come up that I can't get out of. Namely taking the caravan to Crail for my mother to holiday in.

[tonyjac]

hi euan thats sounds good to me mate:) what about you rob?

[T23 GMG]

Craig, can you add my name and Derek to the list.

Cheers! :)

Gillian.

[Craig]

still need to go some some to beat the TVR club record of 551 cars recently on Silverstone.:eek: :eek:

I was hoping to come along and support you guys but something has come up that I can't get out of. Namely taking the caravan to Crail for my mother to holiday in.


Whatever!!!! you have just moved onto your new BMW mates, you never turn up to any of the NMS events now.. :( :(

Crail is only 20 minutes up the road, come down after you have set it up!! ;)

[Craig]

Craig, can you add my name and Derek to the list.

Cheers! :)

Gillian.


That's you added - be good to meet another new member.. :) :D

[stoney]

hi euan thats sounds good to me mate:) what about you rob?


fine by me will we not meet the stirling lot any way :D

[Craig]

Remember Rob that I will be up at Knockhill early to make sure nobody nicks our parking spaces, so if nobody else organises a convoy, then I would expect most people to make there own way up.

Any volunteers to lead a convoy up to Knockhill from the Central/Stirling Area ?;)

[mini saltire]

We should be there very close to 10AM. We'll be going up the Forth Bridge though we won't be in any convoy. And I'll let you know if we will be + an extra MINI.;)

A.:D


Just a note... I think the Forth Bridge Works are on:mad: :mad: so please allow enough time to get there. I hope they wont be too bad at that time in the morning. There is also a sneeky way back over the bridge through Rosyth which saves a definate 40mins!! Ask me for details when you are up.

Mark

[AndyP & Lenore]

Cheers mark.

we had anticipated a delay and plan to leave in plenty time to get there for 10am. will deffo grab you to see this q dodging route for the way back. ;)

[ajamesj]

Anyone want to convoy from Dundee I will be leaving Arbroath about 8am so Dundee for 8.20 add names if your interested


Andy

[mini saltire]

Here is a picture of the circuit which should help everyone. You will be parking between Paddock 2 and the circuit if you have your Mini with you. If not, I'm afraid its the general car park. Have a great day and please drop by to say hi on the day!!

Mark

http://www.knockhill.com/CMS/uploads/Image/circuitmap.jpg

[FergusM]

On a side note...hate how they've changed the corners names, still used to the old ones...

[mini saltire]

On a side note...hate how they've changed the corners names, still used to the old ones...

You are quite right. No more Duffes Dip, MacKintyres, Clarks. I've got to say, when they renamed Clarks all hell broke out. A lot of traditionalist thought that changing the corner named after Scotland's finest racer was an outrage. I can see their point but I can also see KH's side as they have to make money.... the route of all evil!!:(

[Neil and Lorna]

Sorry Craig not going to make it on Sunday.:mad:

Neil.

[Craig]

Sorry Craig not going to make it on Sunday.:mad:

Neil.


that's a shame Neil

see you another time. :)

[Craig]

I see I have been overwhelmed with volunteers to lead a convoy up to Knockhill.. :rolleyes:

Any of the Hamilton crew fancy a small detour to Stirling to pick up some folk and lead the convoy up to Knockhill? (Stoney, Tony ?)

Would be very grateful if you could.. :)

[AeroJonny]

Can you add me in please Craig. Sorry it's a little last minute!

[Scottie]

well we are now going as Mum has decided not to go away this weekend:D :D if anyone wants to follow me through from Stirling to Knockhill then I don't have a problem with that but I will not be in a Mini mind.:D So don't know if you would be able to keep up with me.:p

[Big Gordy]

I see I have been overwhelmed with volunteers to lead a convoy up to Knockhill..

What time are we trying to get there for....?
I could lead them from Kincardine Bridge up to the track if thats any use:cool:
I was planning to get there for about 9am which would mean leaving Kincardine about 8.30am.
What time is the drivers Meet/Greet/Press Conference thingy...??

[Scottie]

What time are we trying to get there for....?
I could lead them from Kincardine Bridge up to the track if thats any use:cool:
I was planning to get there for about 9am which would mean leaving Kincardine about 8.30am.
What time is the drivers briefing..??

YIKES that early .:eek:

[Scottie]

Hey Craig - Markyc - Andyp can me and Allan get a run round the track in your car when you do the convoy thing.:o :o

[Big Gordy]

YIKES that early .:eek:
I don't know when the Driver Meet/Greet/Conference is so we could make it later:rolleyes:

[Craig]

I don't know when the Driver Meet/Greet/Conference is so we could make it later:rolleyes:


I don't have that info as yet Gordy, will email/call Mark tomorrow and get an update... ;) (or he might read this and tell us):D

[Craig]

Hey Craig - Markyc - Andyp can me and Allan get a run round the track in your car when you do the convoy thing.:o :o


Mrs D says, you can sit in the back as she will be in the co-pilot seat... :D

[ajamesj]

I will be leaving from Dundee 8.20am anyone want to join me from there.


Andy

[Craig]

What time are we trying to get there for....?
I could lead them from Kincardine Bridge up to the track if thats any use:cool:
I was planning to get there for about 9am which would mean leaving Kincardine about 8.30am.
What time is the drivers Meet/Greet/Press Conference thingy...??


Asking folk to be there for 10am as the racing starts at 11. To be honest, I don't mind when folk arrive (other than after 08:30hrs) I just didn't want folk to get bored etc before the action starts.. :D

Thanks for the offer Gordy, we shall see what the people say. :cool:

[Scottie]

Mrs D says, you can sit in the back as she will be in the co-pilot seat... :D

good yin. :D extra weight might slow you down a bit mind;) ;)

just need to find a front seat for Allan.:D

[Craig]

good yin. :D extra weight might slow you down a bit mind;) ;)

just need to find a front seat for Allan.:D


Marky should be able to oblige, I would think that would not be a problem, or he could go round with my Big Sis.. :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Mrs D says, you can sit in the back as she will be in the co-pilot seat... :D

Fiona, Mrs P. Says the same. Only she is saying it might be ME in the co-pilot's seat. i dont frikking think so!!;)

[Scottie]

Fiona, Mrs P. Says the same. Only she is saying it might be ME in the co-pilot's seat. i dont frikking think so!!;)


oh right sure thing under thumb comes to mind;) :p :p

[mini saltire]

I don't have that info as yet Gordy, will email/call Mark tomorrow and get an update... ;) (or he might read this and tell us):D

Unfortunatley the plan to get us down to the lodge has had to be shelved.The Lodge only holds around 30 people so it would be a real squash.
I have spoken to Craig and told him that after each race the top 3 drivers will come down to the reserved parking area and there will be a Q&A session there.... hopefully with the drivers still speaking to each other.:D

[vintageb3]

I have spoken to Craig and told him that after each race the top 3 drivers will come down to the reserved parking area and there will be a Q&A session there....

Oh that's a shame mate...I was looking forward to chatting with you:( :eek: :D

mark

[mini saltire]

TIMETABLE FOR THE RACING IS AS FOLLOWS:

QUALIFYING: 8:45AM (8 MINS)

RACE 1: 11AM (APPROX)

LUNCH TIME TRACK PARADE: 1PM

RACE 2: 2:40PM (APPROX)

PLEASE DON'T HOLD ME TO THESE TIMES AS THINGS CAN CHANGE AND USUALLY DO!!:eek:

[Craig]

Thanks for the call and the info Mark. Much appreciated. :)

Just a reminder to anyone, if you arrive at the track and the Marshalls on the gate give you any problem with the car and driver getting in Free, I will be there to "sort it" :D

See you all on Sunday Morning.. ;)

[Crombers]

What time are we trying to get there for....?
I could lead them from Kincardine Bridge up to the track if thats any use:cool:
I was planning to get there for about 9am which would mean leaving Kincardine about 8.30am.
What time is the drivers Meet/Greet/Press Conference thingy...??

You have mail sir, gimme a call & I'll be at Kincardine for 8.30 :)

[stoney]

hi guys reall sorry but going 2 have 2 pull out of this one as i have 2 work on sunday now hope u have a good day and good luck 2 mark and jhon

[ELFMAN]

Nae Luck Rob - at least this time you don't have to drive back up from Oxford!!! Tony - see you @ Hamilton @ 8.30am. Craig - Re. Stirling Convoy - We cut off for Kincardine Bridge before Stirling Services, so we'll just see everybody up there. Unless anyone has a Baldrick Style 'Cunning Plan'. Hope the weather's OK, but I wouldn't bet on it.

By the way, are we allowed to give it a SMALL amount of 'welly' coming out the Hairpin before we turn off the circuit, or will we get into trouble? Seems a shame not to.... oh go on .... go on... G'WAN G'WAN G'WAN G'WAN!!!

[Craig]

OK folks, looks like Big Gordy is number 1 for a convoy. He is leaving Kincardine Bridge @ 08:30hrs. If that is too early for you, then I suggest that you just make your own way there.. :D

anyone joining him, please let him know (reply here or pm him.) That Ok with you Gordy ?

Elfman, I'll ask for you about the "giving it some" out of the hairpin, when I go to race control.. :cool:

[Craig]

hi guys reall sorry but going 2 have 2 pull out of this one as i have 2 work on sunday now hope u have a good day and good luck 2 mark and jhon

sorry to hear that Rob, I am working tomorrow and was due to be working on Sunday but my boss managed to swing a day off for me.. :)

See you another time.

[ajamesj]

It looks like I am making my way from Dundee myself no takers for a convoy from there will be in Dundee for 8.30am approx. Or is anyone leaving later/earlier than this?????


Andy

[tonyjac]

sorry to hear that rob:( euan thats no bother see you at the services at 8.30am

[Gismo]

Have a nice one folks :rolleyes: not that i'm jealous or anything :p

[FergusM]

Tony - meet at Hamilton Services at 8.30am? That should give us time to get to the track for 10.00am. What do you reckon?

I've managed to change arrangements so will also be at the hamilton services for 8:30

[tonyjac]

see you then fergus:)

[MINI William]

craig take it you know its two MINI's coming from the harper household yeh?:D

[Craig]

craig take it you know its two MINI's coming from the harper household yeh?:D


yes young man, not a problemo.. :D

[MINI William]

top man.also guys and gals ive been told that the forth road bridge is not closed tomorrow due to winds:D

[mini saltire]

top man.also guys and gals ive been told that the forth road bridge is not closed tomorrow due to winds:D


Yahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!

Crossed it today in 1min 15secs!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Thats not a challenge... just a statment....;)

[mini saltire]

Testing went well today with quite a few Minis out there. I managed a 1:03:88 which is not far off my lap record. It looks like I was a good 4 tenths quickest. But its no good being quick in testing, it is tomorrow that counts!!

See you all bright an early. I'll be the one looking hungry but unable to eat!!

[Craig]

Well Done Mark. not eating, is that a weight thing, or just a nerves thing ? :D

[ELFMAN]

See you @ Hamilton Tony & Fergus. Looks like we'll be on full 'Wets' if the forecast's anything to go by......

Best of luck for tomorrow Mark - we'll all be shouting for you. No pressure........

[vintageb3]

Well Done Mark. not eating, is that a weight thing, or just a nerves thing ? :D

Its called self control Craig...unlike you...I have plenty of it...its the reason I'm so lithe:eek:

mark

[Crombers]

See you @ Hamilton Tony & Fergus. Looks like we'll be on full 'Wets' if the forecast's anything to go by......

Best of luck for tomorrow Mark - we'll all be shouting for you. No pressure........

I,m meeting Big Gordy at 9am at the filling station on the south side of the Kincardine Bridge if you wanna meet up en route. I'll PM my mobile number & you can let me know if suits :)

[Scottie]

I will be along later just in time for the 11 O'clock race. :D

[ajamesj]

We are now leaving Dundee at 9am from Tesco car park on the Kingsway if anyone whats to meet us there you are welcome too. Alistair(Zimbo) will be there aswell

Andy

[ELFMAN]

Crombers - sent Text to your mobile - poss meet you at Kincardine then, if you don't mind waiting for us.

[Fairy]

Hiya Guys

Sorry but gonna have to give this one a miss tomorrow.
Hope you all have a great day...Cant wait to see the photos :)

[Craig]

well, it's chuckin' it down, hope you guys have good wet weather tyres...! :D

bring on the racing....:D :D :D

See you soon. :cool:

[gill]

Sorry we didn't make it today ... nasty weather too!!!

Hope it was a 'guid days racing' ..... :D

[ELFMAN]

Great Day folks! BIG thanks to Craig, Mark and Knockhill for all the 'behind the scenes' work - it was worth it. Haven't enjoyed the wet so much since my 'Kylie, Bjork and the Jacuzzi' dream. Didn't get a chance to say cheerio, but I was suffering from rising (and falling) damp..........

Nice to meet the new people (- remember to wave Gillian!). I'll see everybody the next time I see everybody. Hope you all got home safe and dry-ish.

[Scottie]

We both really enjoyed the day no matter the weather. Thanks to Mark and Craigs sister for allowing us to be passengers for the track run. Only wished it was 10 Laps and not 2.

Nice to see Mr John Barrie the Mini racing driver and then the Tow truck drvier;)

LnL hope your car is not to much in the huff with you.:rolleyes:


Thought race 1 for the Minis was the best

[Craig]

What a great day out, if a tad wet.. ;)

I would firstly like to say thanks VERY much to Mark Dryden and all the Staff at Knockhill for all they did for us. I for one think they all deserve a round of applause..:D

Highlights of the day...

Marky nearly weeing his pants on the run up to Knockhill because of the greasy roads and his crap yokos!! :p

The 700BHP Escort Cosworth at fully power up the main straight - AWESOME!

John and Mark showboating round the Hairpin on the 2nd race for the Wet NMS Fans.. :cool:

Gordon Shedden (Current BTCC Driver) leading us round the circuit for our parade laps of Knockhill and for Gillian Shedden arranging the laps with Race Control. :D

Wee man Low'n'loud trying to dig to Australia with his car... :eek: ;)

Hope to see some good photos, and maybe even the NMS banner... :D

[ELFMAN]

Craig - didn't realise it was Gordon Shedden himself acting as our 'Pace Car' - nothing but the best for NMS! From what I've seen of his talents in the BTCC , I'm surprised he didn't lap us..... Extra thanks due to Mr & Mrs S. Spoiled rotten we are.

By the way, I've heard there's a new attraction at Knockhill - you pay a tenner, get a 'Treasure Map' and have to find the BURIED MINIS in the car park............

[AndyP & Lenore]

Cracking day folks. Many thanks to craig and mark dryden for organising the day and the extra bits on top.

sorry ours was a bit of a fleeting visit, missing the morning and jetting off after the afternoon race.

For our first ever trip to knockhill it was a tad surreal.... We arrived just in time to join the queue for the club lap. Didnt even get out the car and followed the line out onto the knockhill track, then parked up to say hi to everyone. Wierd. But fun.

took loads of photo's but as i'm away in the caravan just now cant post them. Will have them up next week.

[mini saltire]

Thanks to Craig for organising everyone, to what I think, was a really well supported day. Despite the terrible weather it was great to see such a high number of Minis.

On the racing front.... enough said!! My car is as sore as me.:eek: :mad: :eek:

I hope you enjoyed the sideways action at the hairpin. lol

Mark

[Bumble]

Just want to add that I had a fab day (still trying to warm up tho), thanks to our organisers Mark and Craig. Busy downloading pics from Daz's camera.

Looking forward to the next one - hopefully with sunshine!

Lynn

[Mini Ecosse]

What a superb day, many thanks to all involved in making the arrangements.

Photies to follow.

Stephen

[markyc]

Superb day - stuff the weather after all it's only rain and it makes for some really interesting racing :eek: :eek: :eek: (sorry guys)

Thought Mark D and John did very well considering the track conditions and Mark getting 'up close' with another Mini on the last race !!!! It certainly looks a sore one :(

Hats off to Craigy boy, Mark D and Knockhill for making today so worthwhile, the couple of laps of the circuit were fantastic, gives you a real feel for what the guys have to cope with - can't believe the turn/hill on the Real Radio hairpin - it doesn't look half as steep when your looking down from the spectator area!!!!!

Great turnout for NMS and it was lovely to meet some new faces. Thought Mark and John 'powering round' the hairpin on the last race was great fun :D :D

Did have a 'wee snigger' to myself when LnL decided to park where he did and those fine chaps rushing to his aid getting their feet a wee bit mucky - absolute quality :D :D ;)

Can't wait for the next round :)

[ajamesj]

Excellent day just drying out and waiting for the rain to go off so I can get my car washed again:) . I think i got sight of testing for the new Mini 4x4 pics to follow it come to a sticky end

[tonyjac]

a big thanks craig superb day out once again i really enjoyed the 2 laps round the track:D this was probably the last run of the year for me:eek: :confused:,and what a corker it was too.see you all soon:D ps congrats to L+L euan for winning the show and slide comp:D :D

[vintageb3]

Great day out!

Thanks to Craig, Mark C, Mark D...and anyone else called Mark too;)

Biggest thanks goes out to our own Country Joe (Ewan) for showing us the dangers of parking next to a field drain. I think you took it too far mind you...but we believe you now that you know the lie of the land:eek: :rolleyes:

I hope you see the funny side...and I did feel for you mate!

Hope the car is OK!!!!...and your pride too is intact.

Mark D....that was some thump you got in the second race..hope you and your car are OK?

Sorry I didn't stick around after the race...I think I have trenchfoot:eek:

mark

[vintageb3]

P.S. The run round the track was an eye opener...

I thought you racing chappies were mental....but now I know this for a fact!!!!:eek:

Would like another run round to do the same thing in the dry though ;)

mark

[Mini Ecosse]

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more to follow

Stephen

[Colin]

Wet very Wet.:eek:

Great day, big thanks to all the folks who were involved in organising it.

Racing in the wet is always more interesting. :D The 2 laps round the track were great fun, i didn't want to stop.

[Mini Ecosse]

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[zimbo]

Well what can you say!!! :D Excellent day out despite the weather...:mad: Allsorts of entertainment as well, from great racing to digging cars out of the mud to driving our own cars on the circuit for those two very VERY short laps :(

Only just starting to feel dryish now...

Thanks very much to Craigey boy and Mark D and everyone else behind the scenes for an amazing day. :D

[ELFMAN]

Nice photos Mr L!

[smiler]

Just wanted to say thanks very much to everyone involved in organising the day. It was a great day, even although it was chucking it down!

Wasn't planning to do the lap (which turned into 2 laps) around the track, but glad I did. Thanks for co-piloting Fiona:D .

Lesley.

Need to change my footer......;)

[FergusM]

Just wanted to say it was an excellent, if exceedingly wet days out. Really good to see a few of the faces behind the profile names..

Cheers for organising a very interesting intro to mini life..

[vintageb3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8A3IbGBT8g

[Burple]

Another er... 'fun' day then! :D
Knockhill weather at it's best, scenic parking :o, and some good racing! What more could you want? A couple of laps on the track? ace! It was great to be out on the track again! (Faster please next time!!!!!). Big thanks to Mark and his crew, and Craig, for organising that for us, and more to John, Mark and Mr Lawson for getting me out of my 'Hang on Lads, I've got a great idea...' parking :D No harm done, and the rest of the car matched the wheels by the time I got home anyway! :D:D

(I was just preparing for the Manky Thrash <cof> ;):D)


Edit: Oh yeah.. crackin' pics! ;):D:D

[Burple]

Great day out!

Thanks to Craig, Mark C, Mark D...and anyone else called Mark too;)

Biggest thanks goes out to our own Country Joe (Ewan) for showing us the dangers of parking next to a field drain. I think you took it too far mind you...but we believe you now that you know the lie of the land:eek: :rolleyes:

I hope you see the funny side...and I did feel for you mate!

Hope the car is OK!!!!...and your pride too is intact.


mark

I couldn't help but laugh, sh*t happens! :D Car's fine, all the water on the track cleaned most of the muck off ;):D and the wheels will be coming off for the winter in a couple of months, so they'll get a proper clean then :cool:

Glad these tow hooks are so easy to put in! :o:D

[N12 JLK]

really sorry we missed the day but unfortunatly we had a wee roof leak I had to find and fix:( this house will kill me , I seem to fix one thing and another problem turns up. Anyone want to buy a house:D

[T23 GMG]

We had a great day. The couple of laps we did were amazing. Would've been good to do some more....but now I'm just being greedy :D

Will definitely wave Elfman!!!!!!!

[Ivano]

Looks like a great day.... apart from the weather...

Sorry i missed this one but hopefully it happens again next Season and i will defo be there.... It's about time i got myself on my First Run....

[Big Gordy]

hopefully it happens again next Season....

I think Mark is trying to organise the same set up for a bit sooner than that:eek: ie the next round in October ;) :D

[stoney]

well real pi$$ed that i missed this one looks like all ahd a good day

next time i will be there it will be my turn for a weekend off soon :o i hope :eek:

[Ivano]

I think Mark is trying to organise the same set up for a bit sooner than that:eek: ie the next round in October ;) :D

I will keep my eyes posted then... Be good to meet up with some people off the site........

[MINI William]

thanks to everyone for organising.had another great NMS day out, thanks to craig for the loan of his jacket next time ill remember to bring one :rolleyes: lol.was great to get out on the track.will post up pics when ive got them up loaded
William:D