What's the weekender all about?

[Will_1223]

Hi all being a newly paid member and not having a clue what the weekender is about I thought I would ask, saw some of at japfest 2 last year but will it be in the same place and what else goes on? Also what prices involved?

[Lou-Lou]

Have a read through here, should give you a few ideas :) http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=514746

It's a different location again this year.. but pretty much to sum it up:

Weekend camping, lots of nice food, tracktime (doesn't have to be in a 200), drinking, lots of laughing :nod:

If you're new to coming to events with the club & don't know anyone, you're also able to bring a mate along with you :)

[Will_1223]

So what's the price of this? Will I require additional insurance for the track? Is there ability to take a small caravan? Might get a towbar for the 200 and use my mums caravan

[Guy]

Prices are TBA. It is stunning value for money for what you get :nod:

No additional insurance would be required to go on track, but obviously it is at your own risk. So don't drive like a tool and you will be fine. :)

[Lou-Lou]

I don't think the prices have been announced yet -it's always really good value for money for the food and tracktime you get! :D

I don't think caravans will be allowed tbh! It's usually car and tent :nod:

Insurance will be up to you -most car insurance won't cover you for use on track, so you'll need to get trackday insurance if you want to be covered.

[Will_1223]

That's cool will just buy me a big tent, having no rear interior is a bonus sometimes, can just chuck it all in, so food is provided all weekend so just bring clothes, accommodation, beverages, sounds good

[Guy]

Yup, part of the fun is the camping :)

Main meals will be catered for, but you might want to bring snacks a few other bits to munch on.

So yeah, tent, clothes, snacks, drinks, car, and yourself plus partner or friend if you like :thumbs:

[Will_1223]

Doubt I bring my wife as we got 2 kids as well and wouldn't have sitters all weekend

[FullMetalGasket]

I don't think caravans will be allowed tbh! It's usually car and tent :nod:


I always wanted to take a caravan to Prescott for comedy reason's, but normally had the Westfield in tow.
Hate to think what you lot would have done to it if I had :wack:

[pdh 14a]

I always wanted to take a caravan to Prescott for comedy reason's, but normally had the Westfield in tow.
Hate to think what you lot would have done to it if I had :wack:

And you think tents are safe :wack:

http://youtu.be/xr7QV1mdsuA


without worrying the newbie,this destruction was at my request! :D

[FullMetalGasket]

Yeah, but it wouldn't have been my caravan - I would have woken up in the road/another farm :wack:

[Matthew]

The weekender is absolutely brilliant fun, best event of the year and always great craic. I'm gutted I can't make it this year! Would recommend it to anyone!

[pdh 14a]

Yeah, but it wouldn't have been my caravan - I would have woken up in the road/another farm :wack:

lol :D

[Dave270R]

To summarise, don't miss out, best event of the year by far :nod:

[TheBigShow]

To summarise, don't miss out, best event of the year by far :nod:

definately :D

i cant wait, im well excited. Something im really looking forward to.

The weekender for me is about meeting new people, chatting with old friends and having a good laugh :D and thats from a non drinker :D

If you have never been its always the best and my favourite car show all year. Great food and great people :D and if you're really lucky, channie will set himself on fire again, Ghazoobe will have a small accident in his tent, and JP will be sick all over someone or in a bucket whilst hugging a tree :D.

[wardy01]

definately :D

i cant wait, im well excited. Something im really looking forward to.

The weekender for me is about meeting new people, chatting with old friends and having a good laugh :D and thats from a non drinker :D

If you have never been its always the best and my favourite car show all year. Great food and great people :D and if you're really lucky, channie will set himself on fire again, Ghazoobe will have a small accident in his tent, and JP will be sick all over someone or in a bucket whilst hugging a tree :D.

after a few drink apparently i have a habit of falling asleep while hugging plant life. do i sound like i would fit in?

[Cornwall]

after a few drink apparently i have a habit of falling asleep while hugging plant life. do i sound like i would fit in?

you will fit right in :thumbs: :D

[TheBigShow]

after a few drink apparently i have a habit of falling asleep while hugging plant life. do i sound like i would fit in?

definately, ask Docwra abotu falling asleep at JAE mersea island.... :wack: i would try not to fall asleep in a chair, or where abuse may take place.



you will fit right in :thumbs: :D

Defnately!!!! :D

Theres one rule at the weekender, meet and talk to everyone and just get involved :D We are a friendly bunch. Just dont play drinking games with the Irish and my missus!!!! :D

[Will_1223]

Well with awesomefest now cancelled I think I'm gonna have to tag along but who the hell am I gonna bring lol

[TheBigShow]

Well with awesomefest now cancelled I think I'm gonna have to tag along but who the hell am I gonna bring lol

come alone mate if need be, you're more than welcome to camp near my lot :D
End of the day mate, come along, introduce yourself to us, and you'll be more than welcome :)

[Silane]

Has the catering situation changed then? Last time I went (09) people were struggling to get food at times, certainly wasn't a free for all.

Didn't really matter as most people had food anyway but was just wondering. Especially if someone decides to rely on it.

[TheBigShow]

Has the catering situation changed then? Last time I went (09) people were struggling to get food at times, certainly wasn't a free for all.

Didn't really matter as most people had food anyway but was just wondering. Especially if someone decides to rely on it.

i rely on the food every year. I've never gone hungry at any of the Weekenders or Events the SXOC has put in.
There wil be a schedule this year, so meal times will be planned, and everyone made aware: what time and whats on the menu's well in advance. :D

i dont remember 2009 being an issue with food though? probably cos i was ruinning round liek a headless chicken doign stuff :D

[twincam]

It's usually a 14 hour journey for me and a 1400km round trip. I've being to the weekender for the last two years and making ferry enquiries today to attend this years. I think that speaks for itself how good the weekender is for me.



Has the catering situation changed then? Last time I went (09) people were struggling to get food at times, certainly wasn't a free for all.

Didn't really matter as most people had food anyway but was just wondering. Especially if someone decides to rely on it.

I can honestly say the food is one of the highlights for me. Chilli, kebabs, curry, meatballs, wraps, car-be-qued burgers, sausages, bacon, ribs, chicken is what i've had off the top of my head. The food does be truly awesome :smitten:


definately, ask Docwra abotu falling asleep at JAE mersea island.... :wack: i would try not to fall asleep in a chair, or where abuse may take place.




Or Joematose at prescott :wack:

Being the sxoc, someone always has cable-ties ;)

[Will_1223]

Off I go to buy a tent and maybe some rota rbx's if I can purswade the Missus lol

[TheBigShow]

Off I go to buy a tent and maybe some rota rbx's if I can purswade the Missus lol



good luck :D

[wardy01]

hmmm i may attend this. seems to get rave reviews

[Cornwall]

hmmm i will attend this. seems to get rave reviews

Sorted your spelling mistake fella :thumbs: :D

[wardy01]

Sorted your spelling mistake fella :thumbs: :D

its only 2 hours away so more of a reason to come lol

[Will_1223]

If the ca18 still in mine we can see what it lives up to, basically after the weekender im gonna rb it, be nice to see difference in them

[clive]

I'm gonna... actually make an appearance this year- well at least try to anyway for a change :D



i rely on the food every year. I've never gone hungry at any of the Weekenders or Events the SXOC has put in.


No wonder why there isn't any food for others :wack:

[Will_1223]

Well tents all sorted 4 man tent for 20 quid lol, got sleeping bags etc at mums so just gotta get the car looking good lol, plans are looking good for them rota rbx's and a fresh lick of paint, now do I go cadburys purple or white and do I get white rbx's with chrome lip or silver or gunmetal grey

[TheBigShow]

I'm gonna... actually make an appearance this year- well at least try to anyway for a change :D





No wonder why there isn't any food for others :wack:


Cheeky ****!!!!

[MaccyD]

Id offer to look after you Will but last year i was a liability and Essex&Kent looked after me haha. The key is not to get so drunk the night before the track day that while youre supposed to be at your driver briefing youre back at the campsite still chucking your guts up lol.

Gonne be a goodun this year, im looking forward to it. Particularly if i get the V8 in and it survives driving to Le Mans and back!

[FullMetalGasket]

Yeah, but I for one am glad you did though Maccy ;)

[Will_1223]

It's ok we all hang out together im sure u will all be laughing at one of my drunken shuffle dance move at some point, might even throw in a running man dance if we got right music lol, I will drive up there with u maccy, will be one of the first big trips in the car so might need a tow lol, do any convoys run past our part of the a14?

[sparkyhx]

come alone mate if need be, you're more than welcome to camp near my lot :D
End of the day mate, come along, introduce yourself to us, and you'll be more than welcome :)

oi gerrof - us northerners will stick together thankyou..................especially if you are big and strong (tug of war) or clever (quiz) or bigger piss head than our own Dr Bob

[Will_1223]

Hey hey hey I got northern background, that's gotta count, I'm not big but am good at old tug of war lol, I will stay with whoever will have me, I can't handle much drink and get trolleied fast but just keep on going, come on and get the booking thread up, need to make sure on price then book holiday

[Scottie]

its only 2 hours away so more of a reason to come lol

Plus there will be a NW convoy leaving from M60 Birch Services, so you don't even have to fidn your own way there :-)

[Matthew]

It's usually a 14 hour journey for me and a 1400km round trip. I've being to the weekender for the last two years and making ferry enquiries today to attend this years. I think that speaks for itself how good the weekender is for me.

I can honestly say the food is one of the highlights for me. Chilli, kebabs, curry, meatballs, wraps, car-be-qued burgers, sausages, bacon, ribs, chicken is what i've had off the top of my head. The food does be truly awesome :smitten:

Or Joematose at prescott :wack:

Being the sxoc, someone always has cable-ties ;)

Best use for cable ties I've had in years


Has the catering situation changed then? Last time I went (09) people were struggling to get food at times, certainly wasn't a free for all.

Didn't really matter as most people had food anyway but was just wondering. Especially if someone decides to rely on it.

The food at the weekender 09 was awesome, fry's chili is eppic! We had to wait for it to be cooked at times but I'd prefer to wait rather then the alternative :hurl: definitely no shortage though. (Baring in mind we came from Ireland and only bought crisps in tesco's for snacks while drinking)

[Lou-Lou]

I've never had an issue food wise!

I usually take drinks and a few snacks and then main meals off the BBQ or whatever :) There has always been plenty to go round! :)

[craiglancs]

Hmm, sounds good, and i've got that time off work, just gotta convince the Mrs:wack:

[TheBigShow]

Hmm, sounds good, and i've got that time off work, just gotta convince the Mrs:wack:


loads of missus's and wife go mate, mine always comes, docwras missus, marks missus, kev_l missus. and quite a few more wifes come.

Tell her we're a good laugh :D

[Will_1223]

I just booked my 2 days off so im there, i may only stay to the sunday afternoon as i got my two girls who im leaving with the missus but friday and sat night should be awsome.

[TheBigShow]

I just booked my 2 days off so im there, i may only stay to the sunday afternoon as i got my two girls who im leaving with the missus but friday and sat night should be awsome.

thats awesome mate :D you wont regret it.

Come say hi :D
im the big bald fat ugly member of staff, usually found cooking, or barking orders at members and staff :D haha

[Will_1223]

lol im sure we will all mingle, dont know if i will go on the track mind you but im sure with 160 odd days i will have sorted something, just gotta wait for a price now, are they doing the drifting this year?

[TheBigShow]

lol im sure we will all mingle, dont know if i will go on the track mind you but im sure with 160 odd days i will have sorted something, just gotta wait for a price now, are they doing the drifting this year?

details are to be finalized, but the plan i believe is to have both drift and grip stuff :D
im not 100% sure on exact split or details, but Algie is due to put up a thread soon with booking and information about the whole weekend.
It's shaping up to be a really good weekend, im not jsut saying that because im staff, but as a member im really excited about it :D

[Will_1223]

im looking forward to it, i will try a bit of the drifting i reckon, trying to get them rota rbx's but driftworks are proper lame, wanted to use there new finance facility as a temp thing and they have soo little wheels, no white ones which i am painting the car purple, i dont know if the silver ones with chrome lip are gonna suit purple paint, its soo annoying as i know the white would

[TheBigShow]

im looking forward to it, i will try a bit of the drifting i reckon, trying to get them rota rbx's but driftworks are proper lame, wanted to use there new finance facility as a temp thing and they have soo little wheels, no white ones which i am painting the car purple, i dont know if the silver ones with chrome lip are gonna suit purple paint, its soo annoying as i know the white would

worth waiting mate i reckon, and have a decent end result, than buy something and not be happy with it :D

[Will_1223]

just my wheels are sooo lame atm, will see what comes up

[craiglancs]

Still working on her atm:D

[TheBigShow]

Still working on her atm:D

we do not need to know about your sex life..... :wack:

[Jeffries]

All booked off with work so I'm defo there. Won't be bringing the missus though :) it's my time away from her.

[craiglancs]

we do not need to know about your sex life..... :wack:
:d

[TheBigShow]

:d


unless shes really hot, the pics!!!! :D lol

[MagicMat]

i haven't read all of this thread, but i cant seem to find a list of 'whats going on' at the weekender?

I know its a track day, camping and food. But is there anything else to it??

[Rubix_Cube]

Partying at night and on the sunday there is a raffle with some sweet prizes :)

[MagicMat]

Partying at night and on the sunday there is a raffle with some sweet prizes :)

ahh i see,

was trying to convince a mate and he was like, but couldnt think of what to tell him.. lol. track day with camping it is

[docwra]

Quiz, barbecue, raffle, some kind of challenge type events (could be inflatables, could be something else ;)), disco, free shot bar, F1 showing on telly and probably a few other little bits and bobs too :thumbs:

[MagicMat]

cool thanks fellas :)