Gary's Picnic: 28/05/2016 - 30/05/2016

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Wed May 25, 16 10:26 am

Looks like I'll be there on me own then

lough3969 · Post by **lough3969** » Wed May 25, 16 10:56 am

I'm still potentially coming... trying to get down for friday night with a tent... is there a spot that MMAers congregate at to camp?

Don · Post by **Don** » Wed May 25, 16 11:07 am

Just recently we've been up towards the top of the pits just through the gates and on the left. I aim to be there Friday afternoon

lough3969 · Post by **lough3969** » Wed May 25, 16 11:22 am

cool... any idea what time its open from?

Don · Post by **Don** » Wed May 25, 16 11:36 am

As far as i can tell, its possible to roll up anytime Friday, but probably after lunch to be safe. Where we are there's plenty of room behind the bushes to put a tent up, i believe its referred to now as 'mopar alley', Blue or one of the others will probably confirm this

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Wed May 25, 16 12:56 pm

I should be up there from about 4pm Friday, Mopar alley tends to be somewhere towards the top end of the pits on the right.

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Wed May 25, 16 1:03 pm

Going to watch Alan race at the "Masters" at Brands Hatch now. Have fun!

http://www.brandshatch.co.uk/calendar/2 ... sters.aspx

mad machs · Post by **mad machs** » Wed May 25, 16 6:49 pm

A100 all systems nominal, we hope to get there for the Friday

ScottyDave · Post by **ScottyDave** » Wed May 25, 16 6:50 pm

I'm still planning on going, which day depends on the Pug passing its mot and whether I need to pinch the wife's car

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Wed May 25, 16 7:42 pm

Sunday, Monday for me. See my post on norvern adventure!
Looking forward to seeing folk again. Weather looks like beer o clock all weekend

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Wed May 25, 16 7:44 pm

Blue, where's Philth and Jem, not forgetting Jon S?

cadboy · Post by **cadboy** » Wed May 25, 16 7:50 pm

I should get there around 2 or 3 but I have to keep a big part for my mates RV close to the Mopar alley (Ali) as he has the bar

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Sat May 28, 16 10:15 am

Mopar alley is little quiet but the weather is excellent, come on down!

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Sun May 29, 16 6:55 pm

Had a great weekend, had to come back Today. Camped with Don and Dorian who are always great company. Both were rewarded with PB's, I'll not steal their thunder, they can tell you about that.
Was busy but not as packed as I've seen it before but weather was glorious, good to catch up with a few of you!
Favourite car of the weekend was Duncan's original mid '70's Hemi Duster pro stocker, nice one fella and quick too.
One of the outlaw Anglias had a bit of a mishap last night, it chucked the rods out mid track and went through the finish line seriously on fire funny car style. Talking to the driver afterwards, it turns out it was an oil fire and the engine debris had also puctured a front tyre and taken out the brakes as well.
"Going through the top end at 130 on 3 wheels with no brakes and on fire was less than ideal", both he and the car were remarkably unscathed, it certainly looked nasty.

Don · Post by **Don** » Sun May 29, 16 7:12 pm

Yeah just got back too. As Blue says fantastic weekend and quite eventful. I was chasing a 9 but well contented with a PB of 10.1 at 135 and a 1.52 60'. There were a few issues with the fuel regulator but with engine running right i'm sure there's an easy mid 9 in there somewhere.

I would just like to say a massive thankyou to Chris (birdman) and Blue for all the help with crewing etc. Could'nt have done it without you guys.

Yeah great weekend and looking forward to Brands in a couple of weeks and the Nationals after that.