afreemason Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Here's an idea ....... does anyone fancy a race against the sun from Lands End to John O'Groats ????? We'd have to go for the longest day of the year (next year to allow planning ..... obviously) to give us a chance and I would suggest that we make it a charitable event. It may be possible to get Toyota involved from a sponsorship / publicity point of view but maybe if it's a starter then a senior or influential club member might bring their influence to bear ! Particularly as this might and should involve other car clubs (as yes I've already posted it on the zed site ) for a little spice and competition !!!!! So ....... any charitably minded adventurous people out there up for a challenge ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 The idea sounds cool, but I think you might be have to be careful about using the word race. Its just too open for people doing stupid things, the last thing we need is more attention from the police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 yes indeed. next year I intend to kick off the club charity thing properly so keep me posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afreemason Posted November 24, 2005 Author Share Posted November 24, 2005 The idea sounds cool, but I think you might be have to be careful about using the word race. Its just too open for people doing stupid things, the last thing we need is more attention from the police. Well ...... it's about a 17 hour trip assuming you stick to the speed limit ..... and there's about 17 hours of daylight ...... it really shouldn't need excessive speeds, just a bit of planning, luck with the traffic and two drivers per car Lets see how many people are interested ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Id Possibly be interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesupratt Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 There goes the good milage on my supe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I would be if I am allowed, I may have parental responsibilities. If I get permission it sounds cool:whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 won't be able to do the whole run but would love to join in the convoy starting in central scotland if you guys didn't mind... haven't been to ANY Supra meets as i live too far north Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Wouldn't you give yourself a little bit more time if you went north to south instead? Multimap reckons it's 839.5 miles and will take you 14 hours 50 minutes. So you shouldn't have to speed. About £370 in petrol assuming 20mpg and that you live near the intended route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Multimap reckons it's 839.5 miles and will take you 14 hours 50 minutes. So you shouldn't have to speed. About £370 in petrol assuming 20mpg and that you live near the intended route. you might want to double the £370 luv, unless you don't actually WANT to get home again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 That was costed into the calculations. 840 miles + 840 miles (assuming you live somewhere near the route) = 1680 / 20 mpg = 84 gallons x £4.40 = £370. Yeah, I thought it would work out more than that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I think 500 miles per day is reasonable, any more than that and you start making mistakes. Sort out a route that takes in some scenery and doesnt just take the shortest route and do it over 2 or maybe 3 days. You can do a large amount of it on motorways but Im sure thats not how people would choose to do it. I actually did Lands End to John O'Groats on a pushbike many years ago. We did 100 miles a day and took 10 days to do it. Great journey and such a lot to see. I might be up for it. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_M Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Whereas this is possible on paper at legal speeds I do doubt it would be really feasible in practice. I took part in "Bugging Britain" for charity years ago in a Volkswagon Transporter van with two other drivers over the Saturday and Sunday. Now before you start shouting that the Supra is a little quicker than an old VW they do manage the legal limits quite happily. The problem that you will face is the longest day is of course in the middle of summer and in the middle of summer the roads around Scotland and Cornwall will be clogged with tourists. 18 June 2006 - Sunrise (in Scotland) @ 0428 - Sunset (in Cornwall) @ 2119 Total daylight hours = 16hr 51m Auto-route calculates the route (at average legal speeds) to 16hr 19m without breaks, fuel stops or hold-ups! If there is a record to be had then go for it but otherwise I would advise taking a weekend over it and enjoying the drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraman Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Longest day of the year is 21st June (same as every year) which falls on a Wednesday in 2006. So you might want to aim for Sat 24th or Sun 25th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Although I'm right across the country from the start and finish, this would be a superb journey, definately something you'd remember for years Doing it all in the sunlight would be an epic achievement, but as others have said you'd have to commit yourself to braking the law :thumbdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof. Monkey Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Yes that would sound spiffing, need to get Topgear involved, as they are alwats going on about all these fast new cars. Forgetting that the Supra is still killing them like flies. Oh the new MercBmwrover gsi thingy does 0 - 60 in 6 secs. Pah east my NUR-Spec, clarkson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezzpip Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 i'll be up for it be better than my uk road trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 There goes the good milage on my supe i'd be up for it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Yep this would be a good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voo51 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 id be up for it, definately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaoriFan Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 if i am still in the UK this time next year, sign me on the dotted line as well, would love to do this, and good to hang out with friends I like the idea of what JB suggested, 2 or 3 days (3 would better), if you are going to spend that on the fuel, may as well enjoy the drive and the scenery, there is so much to see, and may as well make the most of it. turn it into a proper road trip, rather than rush to get to the end. we could to a video and photographic diary of the journey as well. after its over, everyone on the east coast could do one back there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 sounds interesting should be done with a few mods by then and a good run in may just be wot the doc orderd plz keep me posted nice idea keep em comin eck!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaoriFan Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 anymore thoughts on if this is going to take place. seemed a good idea when first mentioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 fantastic idea - I cant go but you can all stay at my house 50quid/night each! 52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Good idea although I need a toilet break every half hour plus a personal trainer and medical team on standyby. other than that, shouldn't be a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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