Ben Seabrook 4 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 GTI SPRING FESTIVAL Santa Pod Raceway, Wellingborough, Northants. NN29 7XA.Sunday 11th April 2009www.vwaction.co.uk The 'GTi Spring Festival' now in its third year, has certainly hit the ground running. It is now without doubt a very major 'Season Opener'. It already exceeds the visitor numbers of the July 'GTi Summer Festival', which has been running for 15 years! With Sprinting, Show and Shine, Clubs, Autojumble and Traders, it follows a simple formula, which has for many years included the Fireforce Jet Car car team. It might be that some VW enthusiasts were beginning to become a little passé about the 300mph vehicle going through its paces at each event. Well the exploits of Richard Hammond, (AKA the Hamster,) in another jet car in Yorkshire last year served as a frightening reminder of the risks involved. The Fireforce Jet Funny Car will be the one vehicle guaranteed to have most of the audience rushing track side the second it fires up for each demonstration pass.The show itself offers all day sprinting for a single signing on fee (£20), which is hugely popular. But donÃt forget your driving licence (you cannot sign on for sprinting without it). The early season event was good for many personal bests last year, which may be down to a combination of the 'track bite' glue sprayed on to the Santa Pod quarter-mile, and the very good air quality at this time of year. Personal bests set here are also ërealÃ, meeting all international timing standards. The timing equipment is accurate to within less than one thousandth of a second.The overall formula for this show is very simple, the major elements being the activity on the sprint track and the Show and Shine. The Show and Shine is one of the best in the country, with in the region of 100 contestants. There is no charge for entry into the Show and Shine, and it is becoming a popular show at which to debut new or revamped cars after the winter lay off. Gates open at 8.00am with the sprint track open from 10.00am. There is plenty of opportunity to browse trade stands, check out the autojumble and club displays, as well as watch (or even try a few runs on) the dragstrip. Overseas visitors to the show will receive free admission on production of their ferry tickets/proof of travel, so perhaps we will see a few more European visitors this year. The MonkGolfRabbitGaVR6inVR6 NatTonyDleaBadoir VRMatt RyderDY-(VR6)B19 DRGVR Sick & his crewL5G VW Link to post Share on other sites
The Monk 50 Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 I'll say yes to this. This is where I met most last year for the first time. Immense. Link to post Share on other sites
golfrabbit33 0 Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 one of my fav shows, def for me Ben. Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 This was my first ever show when I met everyone too, I would like to go so will say yes for now but that is going to be a busy time. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 put me down for a yes as i will do anythin i can to be there, but might not be able to afford it, will only know closer to the time.... but fingers crossed!! :) Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 ill be there .... Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted November 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 added :) Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Lea 4 Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 i am there with ya all but in me mk2 16v Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 oh fancy another race then dave lol Link to post Share on other sites
BADOIR 2 Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 we're in...Touch wood , but as Gav said busy time this. THINK YOU MIGHT NEED TO EDIT THE DATE BEN. *-) Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 lol the old copy & paste :-) cant make this one unless I call in sick lol Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 we're in...Touch wood ' date=' but as Gav said busy time this. THINK YOU MIGHT NEED TO EDIT THE DATE BEN. *-)[/quote']ok well spotted :) Link to post Share on other sites
mat-ryder 2 Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 You guys having a stand at the show? Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 You guys having a stand at the show?Yes we will be Link to post Share on other sites
mat-ryder 2 Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Any chance of getting my name down for this, I went last year with golfgti.co.uk. Might be a good chance to meet some of you guys Link to post Share on other sites
D-Y(VR6) 0 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 i shall be there this year it will be my 1st time at the pod so looking forward to it.... i shall start saving now and book time of work now in advance... Link to post Share on other sites
b19drg 0 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Ill be up for this ... want to do as many shows as i can this year . Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Team south reporting for duty not sure what we'll be bringing yet, but it will be something Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Its gotta be a van!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 I'l be there with me beast, first time up the pod, hopefully mapped to rip up some tarmac!! :-) Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Well done Paul!! gonna be a definate laugh! I'll be bringin the trailor anyways so u needn't worry about braking it!! Craig Ihope the van will be ready.. but just in case betty will be on standby!! Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 :-) Cheers jake! Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 I should be able to do this this year......no one had booked it when i checked today so will book in morning Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 :-) Cheers jake!I just re read that post mate and I appologise if it read disrespectfully.. hopefully U know how it meant to read Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 i will prob be there but purely in a drinking / photography capacity :) Link to post Share on other sites
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