mellonman Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 (edited) Suprapod is THE club event of the year. I will be there for my third consecutive year, I enjoy the event and would enjoy it even more if I knew who was who? My excuse is; I am hoping to buy a run ticket instead of a spectators ticket if I can get it done in time. in the call out thread we was talking abouit this ,so i brought a yellow window pen so we can write our user names on the cars so we have half a chance of knowing whos who Edited June 13, 2012 by mellonman (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Im waiting to see how my car is running ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoooby slayer Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 my supra will 100% not be ready, my r32 gtr should be ready though, would it be welcome ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkpower Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 It does seem like the meets aren't getting the numbers or interest anymore. I really miss the Fairmile meet. I understand that money is becoming a real issue for a lot of members. I'm all paid up for the strip at Suprapod and can't wait it! We do need to sort out more meets, i'm not getting rid of my Supra anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 my supra will 100% not be ready, my r32 gtr should be ready though, would it be welcome ? I would love to see the R32 there, they get off the line so well It really does seem like the beginning of the end for the Supra in general as a large competing group owners club IMO, having owned a few I know how expensive they are to keep running well and to keep them in a condition that could handle a track or drag circuit, it sadly appears that we have plenty of owners who can afford to buy the car ( they are cheap enough now ) but can not really afford to run them or maintain them to a level that allows for such an event as Suprapod, I fully understand it BTW it's was inevitable Dragonball had a bunch of very well looked after Supras that all ran almost without fault but a lot of prep went into getting ready for some and this will always curb the attendees, I do hope Dragonball does grow for next year as it was fantastic, you have a year to prepare ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 my supra will 100% not be ready, my r32 gtr should be ready though, would it be welcome ? all cars a welcome mate, sky insurance has taken a load of tickets to give out to high power cars on there books, i think they saying is "the more the merrier" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Its one of the only "big" events that us scottish lot attend and actually make the effort for due to the cost and time of tracelling and etc. I would be gutted to see it get stopped!! I'm all payed up for a day on the strip and so is a few of the other guys, We have been getting a good turn out at some of the meets up here, only if we could get that number of guys to actually attend this then it would be even better for a huge convoy down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I would be there if wasn't the same weekend as the grand prix at silverstone. Shame its the same weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I would love to make this again and run the car, but with the wife possible about to give birth very prematurely I really cant ventrue that far from home at the moment. Gutted as was looking forward to running the car as well Of course if this changes I will be there like a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I would be there if wasn't the same weekend as the grand prix at silverstone. Shame its the same weekend Sod the grand prix lol - Come to Suprapod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 (edited) I think its also the lack of people willing to organise events that is causing the problems. Lui is always there for events, and I'm doing more of them now just to keep them going. I'm hoping to be back as a 'greeny' soonish, if that helps. I will organise a pub meet or two in the coming months, and perhaps a trip out to Thurxton for the classic F1 thing thats going on there. That sounds interesting, when is it? Google time... A big summer pub BBQ meet is whats needed to restore the love A BBQ is a good call. I might look into sorting one somewhere Midlands ish, open to all. Not sure how to manage the weather though! I still want to organise a VMax/runway type event, with enough people that would be cheap enough per head, like SUpraPod though all these things depend on getting the numbers to make them viable. The two times I organised Llandow you're sat with a week to go thinking I'm about to make the cub a huge loss here... then thankfully both times I've managed to find people to fill the places, but it's not a nice situation to be in and really puts you off bothering again. Meets are easy peasy to sort, but it requires a LOT of effort to do an event involving a facility and £££++ properly. I've had no end of little spats with the wife because of the time it used to take to sort out SupraPod payments or Llandow or Trax or whatever. I guess the new payment system helps a lot, but I still think twice before offering up my time; there are only so many ours in a day and I also have a business to run, job to keep going and a family, too. The ring is something i need to do one day, even if its just to say to myself ive done it. I'm hoping to go back next year even if it's just in my race MR2. If I do then I'l organise another trip, the Ring is a great trip and both of the times I've organised it before we had a great group of 10ish cars with 15~20 people that really do make it 'more' than just the amazing track experience. Steak on a hot stone, yum. i think we need a club trackday again, ill be at suprapod again. even though kowbody ever wants to talk to me As above - I don't mind organising them as long as I know they'll break even. I was looking thought the photos from previous Llandows on here a few weeks ago, really brings back the fun of being on track and great atmosphere when just watching others go round! Llandow is fun, I'm happy with that place but would like to try somewhere else (Pembry or Goodwood, maybe - forget the big names, you can only book them via the usual trackday organisers, it's a sewn-up deal); the costs or distances are prohibitive to so many members though; people start whinging about one or the other (or both!) at just the suggestions that are made, so there's little motivation to bother actually organising it. http://www.barc.net/AMRCO/ukmapjpg-04.jpg Edited June 13, 2012 by SteveR (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Ahh Llandow. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?193367-Llandow-2009-pro-photos-have-arrived! and http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?189389-Llandow-pictures-amp-video e.g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I would have loved to have had a go at a track day, by the time I had the supra sorted llandow ended I can completely sympathise with the efforts that you and the other events coordinators go to. I just arranged a small group buy, not sure I would do another. A group buy has nothing on organising an event but it has given me an understanding of the time and patience that everyone that runs or organises this site goes to. It is an almost thankless task I imagine. I for one really appreciate it though, even if I don't attend for other reasons. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra N_A Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Supra ftw scene is far from dying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I went last year before I even bought a car and i loved it, would be a shame to lose it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I still want to organise a VMax/runway type event, with enough people that would be cheap enough per head, like SUpraPod though all these things depend on getting the numbers to make them viable. The two times I organised Llandow you're sat with a week to go thinking I'm about to make the cub a huge loss here... then thankfully both times I've managed to find people to fill the places, but it's not a nice situation to be in and really puts you off bothering again. Meets are easy peasy to sort, but it requires a LOT of effort to do an event involving a facility and £££++ properly. I've had no end of little spats with the wife because of the time it used to take to sort out SupraPod payments or Llandow or Trax or whatever. I guess the new payment system helps a lot, but I still think twice before offering up my time; there are only so many ours in a day and I also have a business to run, job to keep going and a family, too. I'm hoping to go back next year even if it's just in my race MR2. If I do then I'l organise another trip, the Ring is a great trip and both of the times I've organised it before we had a great group of 10ish cars with 15~20 people that really do make it 'more' than just the amazing track experience. Steak on a hot stone, yum. I would be up for the VMax event and the Nurburgring (although I would rent one of the track cars they supply to go round it, I'd just drive down in the Supra). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magictorch Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Gutted....im on my hols that week:) Would of liked to put the evo up against a few big power cars.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Sod the grand prix lol - Come to Suprapod There is no chance of James getting out of work that weekend lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I'm hoping to be back as a 'greeny' soonish, if that helps. That sounds interesting, when is it? Google time... A BBQ is a good call. I might look into sorting one somewhere Midlands ish, open to all. Not sure how to manage the weather though! I still want to organise a VMax/runway type event, with enough people that would be cheap enough per head, like SUpraPod though all these things depend on getting the numbers to make them viable. The two times I organised Llandow you're sat with a week to go thinking I'm about to make the cub a huge loss here... then thankfully both times I've managed to find people to fill the places, but it's not a nice situation to be in and really puts you off bothering again. Meets are easy peasy to sort, but it requires a LOT of effort to do an event involving a facility and £££++ properly. I've had no end of little spats with the wife because of the time it used to take to sort out SupraPod payments or Llandow or Trax or whatever. I guess the new payment system helps a lot, but I still think twice before offering up my time; there are only so many ours in a day and I also have a business to run, job to keep going and a family, too. I'm hoping to go back next year even if it's just in my race MR2. If I do then I'l organise another trip, the Ring is a great trip and both of the times I've organised it before we had a great group of 10ish cars with 15~20 people that really do make it 'more' than just the amazing track experience. Steak on a hot stone, yum. As above - I don't mind organising them as long as I know they'll break even. I was looking thought the photos from previous Llandows on here a few weeks ago, really brings back the fun of being on track and great atmosphere when just watching others go round! Llandow is fun, I'm happy with that place but would like to try somewhere else (Pembry or Goodwood, maybe - forget the big names, you can only book them via the usual trackday organisers, it's a sewn-up deal); the costs or distances are prohibitive to so many members though; people start whinging about one or the other (or both!) at just the suggestions that are made, so there's little motivation to bother actually organising it. http://www.barc.net/AMRCO/ukmapjpg-04.jpg Knockhill looks good lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Too far south for me, wouldn't be worth the drive from Devon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonDavidson Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Next year! if its still on Too soon after purchasing my Supra to be able to justify the fuel back down there, plus have a show this weekend in glasgow so needed to pay for fuel for that too if this is on next year i'll get saving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 ill come even though im in between supras atm bring my crappy celica for everyone to laugh at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I waiting to find out if im away at a wedding that weekend but if not ill be there in the polo for you all to laugh at too. I should find out by the end of this week. So if you want a polo and celica show down, Could make every one laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 yea ill have a show down with you, we can show the big boys how its done lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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