TRS Brands Hatch Rally 30/01/2011

[tbtstt]

Looks like this is definately happening now, so I thought I'd give it a thread! Oh, and apologies if this doesn't belong here, but the Tempest was posted in this section, so I thought I'd put this in the same area of the forum.

Anyway, without further ado...

Sunday 30th January 2011 will be the first running of the TRS Brands Hatch Rally. Its going to be an all tarmac rally using the Indy circuit and the surrounding access roads. The official site with more details can be found by clicking here:

http://brandshatchstages.co.uk/

At the moment they have a good mix of cars lined up and more cars then slots, so there should be a full field of 80 cars. Current entry list can be found by clicking here:

http://chelmsfordmc.co.uk/Entry/TRSBHS11/EntryList.php

Oh, and the best bit of all; its free to spectators!

1. Steve (tbtstt)
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[Steve_PPP]

1. Steve (tbtstt)
2. Steve (steve_ppp)
3.

How many Steve's can we get along to this

[chris wrx]

Me going for sure

[Scott.T]

Heard a rumour about this, sounds good.

1. Steve (tbtstt)
2. Steve (steve_ppp)
3. Chris WRX
4. SilverSurfer

[Steve_PPP]

bump, anymore?

NorthDowns, Dave P and The Gimp are also on the list on SurreyScoobies

Me for sure, after having to pull from the tempest at the last minute.

1. Steve (tbtstt)
2. Steve (steve_ppp)
3. Chris WRX
4. SilverSurfer
5. Worzel

[Hongkongfooi]

1. Steve (tbtstt)
2. Steve (steve_ppp)
3. Chris WRX
4. SilverSurfer
5. Worzel
6. Hongkongfooi

[tbtstt]

Looks to be a handful of us going from Surrey as well, so perhaps a meet at Clacketts and cruise round the M25 together if anyone fancies it?

[Steve_PPP]

yeah, that would suit me

[Scott.T]

Have sent organisers email to see if they want us to attend as a club and set aside an area for a stand etc.....

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Have sent organisers email to see if they want us to attend as a club and set aside an area for a stand etc.....

Tbh i doubt there'll be any trade stands, or any car clubs 'showing' there. This is a club level rally and all about the competitors (i'd actually be surprised if more than a couple of hundred spectators turn up!).

Its the first time the event has been at Brands in 20 years - so no idea where we'll be able to watch from, how easy it is to move between the stages (walking round the back of the circuit etc might be necessary to get from one to the other) - if we're even told the information of where will be running when.

Just basing my opinions on the experiences i've had at similarly sized club rallies (at Goodwood etc) - don't want to sell this to anyone coming as a 'big' event. There won't be much to see other than the rallying itself - but then it is free!

If you want a bigger rallying event, come to Sunseeker two weeks later!

[tbtstt]

I think Steve_PPP has hit the nail on the head. As I understand it this event is running with limited marshalls and I daresay there will be very few of the circuit facilities open - hence why its free.

The entry list looks excellent though. Scoobs, Darians, 6R4 and an Aston Martin as well.

[scooby doo]

i shall be going for sure,

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Tbh i doubt there'll be any trade stands, or any car clubs 'showing' there. This is a club level rally and all about the competitors (i'd actually be surprised if more than a couple of hundred spectators turn up!).

Its the first time the event has been at Brands in 20 years - so no idea where we'll be able to watch from, how easy it is to move between the stages (walking round the back of the circuit etc might be necessary to get from one to the other) - if we're even told the information of where will be running when.

Just basing my opinions on the experiences i've had at similarly sized club rallies (at Goodwood etc) - don't want to sell this to anyone coming as a 'big' event. There won't be much to see other than the rallying itself - but then it is free!

If you want a bigger rallying event, come to Sunseeker two weeks later!

I agree and wasn't expecting anything more then has been described.
It was just a thought to help them aswell as us i.e parked closer etc.....

I doubt they will get back and if they do they will probably say no due to lack of liability insurance etc.....

[Scott.T]

Response from events organisers :

Scott
We have very little room for Displays in the main part of Brands, but you are willing to bring cars/display and put them on the South Bank where the Spectators will be.
Gary Nicholls

[tbtstt]

Competitor guide has just appeared on the internet here:

http://brandshatchstages.co.uk/sites..._Bulletin1.pdf

Scroll down to page 4 - its not a brilliant map, but at least it gives a rough idea as to where the service area and the like is going to be.

[tbtstt]

Sorry for the double post. But full stage maps are now up:

http://brandshatchstages.co.uk/sites...geDiagrams.pdf

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by tbtstt

Sorry for the double post. But full stage maps are now up:

http://brandshatchstages.co.uk/sites...geDiagrams.pdf

Double post away, thats useful stuff

Now all we need is some rough stage times and we can work out where is best to watch and when!

[tbtstt]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Now all we need is some rough stage times and we can work out where is best to watch and when!

I'm working on that - trying to find out if we can spectate on the loose section in the woods as well!

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by tbtstt

trying to find out if we can spectate on the loose section in the woods as well!

That would be cool

Some of the high speed sections on the circuit will be entertaining (drifting through Druids?) but rallyings all about the loose stuff!

[tbtstt]

Just started a morning meet list on Surrey, so I thought I would do the same here!

Clacketts Lane Service, M25 (Anti-Clockwise), 9AM:

1. Steve (tbtstt) & J
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4.
5.

[Steve_PPP]

Yep, i'll meet you guys at Clacketts.

Clacketts Lane Service, M25 (Anti-Clockwise), 9AM:

1. Steve (tbtstt) & J
2. Steve_PPP
3.
4.
5.

[Mortster]

Guys from Kent have their Jap performance sponsored car entered.

http://www.kentscoobies.com/showthread.php?t=1882

[Q-Dog]

I think we at Kentscoobies have about 15 going so far, should be a good day and we will be cheering on Borough 18

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Response from events organisers :

Scott
We have very little room for Displays in the main part of Brands, but you are willing to bring cars/display and put them on the South Bank where the Spectators will be.
Gary Nicholls

will the cars not get stuck on the grass banking here?

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

will the cars not get stuck on the grass banking here?

Depends how wet it is!

Guess we'll just wait and see, will probably end up parking somewhere and just wandering round all day anyway!

Everyone still coming along then?

[Anger]

Im coming now

Will see you all there.
Bringing my boys along.
Oh and wont be parking my very useless RWD merc on southbank

[Mortster]

Fancy meeting at the normal brands meeting point?

We'll be comming along too, Michelle has a new camera to run through its paces.

[scoobycoops]

This sounds good.
Clacketts Lane Service, M25 (Anti-Clockwise), 9AM:
I'm going to try for this....

[Hongkongfooi]

I'll aim to be at Clacketts as well. However I will be leaving around 2 or 3 as I have to get to work later

[chris wrx]

Looking forward to it , havent been to tarmac stages in a while , bring on the escorts , at the moment weather looks dry but chilly .

[Scott.T]

I think parking is on the gravel area of southbank I.e the old rallycross section so should be ok. I aim to go but won't be rushing up there early, so will see u there.

[666subaru]

Count us in wagon needs a run be at clackets for 9am

[Anger]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

I'll aim to be at Clacketts as well. However I will be leaving around 2 or 3 as I have to get to work later

You can have a go at my clutch to see what you think mate

[D3MAN]

Yes 9am Clacketts thats good for us.

Dave and Lynn

[Steve_PPP]

See you all at Clacketts folks

Weather looks dry, but chilly.

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Mortster

Fancy meeting at the normal brands meeting point?

Don't think the Surrey lot will be stopping but as we drive past the turning you should see and hear us!

I've got your mobile number so i'll give you a bell if you're not there when we come past

[C. J.]

May see you there

[DukeBoy]

Mmmmm

[C. J.]

Originally Posted by DukeBoy

Mmmmm

Want a lift, give us a text

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by Mortster

Fancy meeting at the normal brands meeting point?

We'll be comming along too, Michelle has a new camera to run through its paces.

I will probably pick up the convoy here as well as clacketts is bit west from my direction

[Hongkongfooi]

was a chuffing cold day but worth a visit.

[DukeBoy]

Yes good day had even if it was bloody cold, can't say any of the scoobs entered done themselves proud though.

Cheers to C.J for the lift

[Scott.T]

Soz for not making it today, been away on business 3 weeks on the trot and was in Italy this week on Business yet again.
Had far too much to do this weekend. Fingers crossed I get a full week in the office this week.
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Waiting for the photo's now........

[chris wrx]

Originally Posted by DukeBoy

Yes good day had even if it was bloody cold, can't say any of the scoobs entered done themselves proud though.

Cheers to C.J for the lift

I agree poor performance from the scoobs , apart from the one that went through the barriers next to us ..bloody cold though brrrr

[chris wrx]

Did anyone take any snaps ?

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by chris wrx

Did anyone take any snaps ?

steve ppp was snapping like a good un

[Steve_PPP]

i took some photos, but it'll be tomorrow evening before i sort through them.

good day out, was chuffing freezing but at least it stayed dry. the scoobs did look slow all day no real benefits of 4wd on the tarmac and the mk2 escorts were so much quicker.

the aston sounded cool as well

Was warm in the kentagon, and they had it live on the tv