Mini In The Park

Cheers Craig

Yeah Johnnie thats cool with me. See you and settle up later

MITP amnnouncement (from Facebook):


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Mini in the Park 2008
www.miniinthepark.co.uk

After last year's soggy event at Santa Pod, you'll be pleased to know that we have made changes to the layout of the show which we're sure will be beneficial to visitors and traders alike.

There's no denying that the weather affected the show last year, but the summer of 2007 was a washout across most of the country, so it wasn't just MITP. However, we have your comments ringing in our ears and can now reveal further details of this year's show.

Firstly, what most of you want to hear is that the important stuff will be on tarmac. That means most club stands, the trade village, concours, autojumble and the Minimag stand will be on hardstanding next to the dragstrip. This in itself should prevent many of the issues from last year, and as such trade stand bookings are booming so there will be a lot more retailers to pick up your bits and bobs from.

These changes now mean there is more room for camping and bigger and better Rally-cross stage on the grass, opposite which will be the tactically situated beer tent and funfair, alongside a challenging Autotest circuit.

New for 2008 is a 10 minute tech tent where you'll be able to join in and work on one of Minimag's cars, helping with a quick fix; we're also bringing along a rolling road for you to test your Mini's output after which you can visit Mini expert Keith Calver and ask him what you need to do to improve your performance, as well as any other queries.

To inject some action into the day the ¼ mile dragstrip and grandstand will be open all day where we expect to see top engine builders competing for the fastest time of the day, as well as owners trying to beat their own personal bests. If that's not enough, it will cost just £20 for unlimited runs up the strip, so you can fettle your Mini to your heart's content until you get your best time.

Club activities this year will include a prize for the best club stand, plus more club challenges we have planned, including welly flinging, tug of war and human table football!

For those who prefer to show off their cars rather than race them, the concours area takes pride of place at the show and will itself be a major attraction. Make sure you get to the show early as entry for concours closes at 10.30am on the Sunday. There will also be a dedicated 'For Sale' area for those looking to part with their beloved car.

As part of an all-encapsulating event you are invited to come and camp over on the Saturday, where gates will be open from noon with entertainment in the form of three bands, a Mini pub quiz (set by the Minimag team), a funfair and an indoor screening of The Italian Job. The bar will be open and barbeques are welcome, but sadly Santa Pod cannot accommodate any animals at the venue, sorry. There will also be plenty of kids' entertainment so make it a family day out and bring a picnic!

All in all you should be able to tell that we have made significant changes to the show that should result in a massive improvement for showgoers. Hope you enjoy.

tickets ordered today

thanks!!

Did I square you up for a ticket at the show? Cant remember mate.
Pm me if not.

Cheers

tickets all in my grubby paws

Will distribute on Tuesday night

everybody got thier ticket now?

Watch this space for various departure times from various points on Sunday morning.

I think you happy campers are making your own arrangements for meet6ing up on the way over? We'll sort out all getting together when we are all on site,

Any idea of a meeting time for the Sunday??

I would say 7am as its going to be manic trying to get in. I have also posted on the East Coast site to see if there Sunday lot want to do a convoy.

Right peoples.

Meeting time for thios show is Barton Mills Services @ 7.30.

See you all there
Craig

Any Campers wishing to meet up on the Saturday? How about 10.30-10.45 at the Barton Mills services. Get to the Pod in good time to set up camp in a good spot...Thats my initial intentions, however any other suggestions?

Its gonna RAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNN

Okay Sunday people
I'll be at the Thickthorn services at 06.45 for the run to Barton Mills for 07.30.

Ann, are you meeting me there?

Johnnie

another excellent day, considering the torrental downpours onroute to Barton Mills this morning.

I have taken over 400 photos, I think I've got that now down to 100ish. (it was quite a challenge getting photos of a car doing 250mhp!!!)

I'll upload the pics soon

thanks to Johnnie for sorting out the tickets and clubstand
Craig