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AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 #1615348
02/02/2018 12:06
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I have been speaking to Phil Ward about the event this year.

He assures me that the entry issues we had last year have been addressed and should not recur.

Much of the museum refurbishment work is completed so space will not be an issue - for example the finishing straight has reopened and been extended.

I have asked for a block of 30 spaces to be reserved for coupes.

The emphasis for this year's track demos is classics. Speak to Phil directly if you are interested.

http://www.auto-italia.co.uk/events.asp

Please add your name to the list if you plan on going.

1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo)
2. Lappers
3.
4.
etc.

Last edited by PeteP; 02/02/2018 15:46. Reason: added lappers

16VT and X1/9 1500

We must all do our part for the planet.
I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1615371
02/02/2018 15:42
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I hope to make it this year so please add me to the list.

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: Lappers] #1615377
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Please add me too.

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1615379
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Please add your name to the list if you plan on going.

1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo)
2. Lappers
3. Tim16V
4.
5.
6.
etc.


16VT and X1/9 1500

We must all do our part for the planet.
I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1615391
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Please add your name to the list if you plan on going.

1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo)
2. Lappers
3. Tim16V
4. Ballypete
5.
6.
etc.


Doris the 1998 Portofino Blue 20V and Zoe the 1999 Alfa Romeo 916 Spider
Bog standard needn't be boring...
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1615399
02/02/2018 21:03
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1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo)
2. Lappers
3. Tim16V
4. Ballypete
5. Dave p
6.


Living the dream
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1615422
03/02/2018 21:35
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There is a "secret" entrance to the site off Brooklands Drive, up near the Mercedes Benz world. We stumbled upon this entrance the year before last and managed to sneak in with a select group of Ferrari owners. The guys on the gate tried to block us from coming in after treating the Ferrari guys like VIPs... I'm sure this had nothing to with the fact we were driving old Fiats rolleyes

Hopefully they can sort themselves out this year. In previous years this has always been a great event. Have fun everyone.


1998 Steel Grey 20V Turbo
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1615504
05/02/2018 18:45
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1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo)
2. Lappers
3. Tim16V
4. Ballypete
5. Dave p
6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT)
7.

Looking forward to making my first appearance with the club and getting to know a few members!

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1615943
15/02/2018 11:00
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The organisers have confirmed to me that there will be more space allocated to us this year than there was last year.

1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo)
2. Lappers
3. Tim16V
4. Ballypete
5. Dave p
6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT)
7.


16VT and X1/9 1500

We must all do our part for the planet.
I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1615952
15/02/2018 15:02
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The organisers have confirmed to me that there will be more space allocated to us this year than there was last year.

1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo)
2. Lappers
3. Tim16V
4. Ballypete
5. Dave p
6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT)
7. Serg1

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1616036
18/02/2018 16:14
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The organisers have confirmed to me that there will be more space allocated to us this year than there was last year.

1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo)
2. Lappers
3. Tim16V
4. Ballypete
5. Dave p
6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT)
7. Serg1
8. Wink

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1616276
22/02/2018 10:57
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Have just been sent a copy of the site plan. We are in the "Special Fiats" section at the top of the restored Start and Finish straight.

Click here for the map.


16VT and X1/9 1500

We must all do our part for the planet.
I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1616277
22/02/2018 11:27
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Hi sorry to sound daft but is this just put your name down and turn up. I'm re-emerging from quite a few years of non Coupe activity, have just done a partial restore on my Ink Black 20VT and would like to get involved again now she's all up and running and looking good! I now nothing about this event but would be interested in participating.

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1616285
22/02/2018 12:55
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Yes, just put your name down and turn up.

You can just pay on the gate but it is cheaper if you buy tickets in advance and it may be quicker entry on the day.

Here's a link.


16VT and X1/9 1500

We must all do our part for the planet.
I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1616288
22/02/2018 13:21
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Right ok well count me in then. So I just buy the tickets on the website but turn up to a pre-arranged parking space organised here?

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: ] #1617244
12/03/2018 20:05
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Originally Posted By JamesyBoy5593
Right ok well count me in then. So I just buy the tickets on the website but turn up to a pre-arranged parking space organised here?


Yes that's the case thumb

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1617290
14/03/2018 07:47
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1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo)
2. Lappers
3. Tim16V
4. Ballypete
5. Dave p
6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT)
7. Serg1
8. Wink
9. Jamesyboy5593

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1617295
14/03/2018 09:40
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Just to be clear (from those who have been before), I'm taking other with me but don't want to pay for them upfront in case the cancel, so I can just turn up as pay on the gate on the day right. The website says if the museum get full you have to go off an used a park and ride etc. So how will they know I have a reserved space? is someone going to create some sort of pass from here?

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1617297
14/03/2018 10:42
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Just go, They won't cancel the event and even if they did you would be refunded by Brooklands Museum Trust.

It will be slower to get in if you pay at the gate, but then that is your choice.

The marshals will direct you to the area reserved for the coupes. They know what coupes look like!

If you arrive so late that there is no room in the museum grounds you will be directed to an overflow car park next door which is just a short walk to the entrance.


16VT and X1/9 1500

We must all do our part for the planet.
I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1617299
14/03/2018 10:55
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No I meant if my friends cancel wanting to come I didn't want to buy their tickets upfront for nothing. OK well I have put my name down on the list here so I will be there. Be good to have some 3D Coupe chat.

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1617301
14/03/2018 12:50
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Ah, I follow you now James.

It will just be a little slower getting in as they say they will have a separate lane for cars with prepaid tickets.

See you with the others at the top end of the finishing straight then.


16VT and X1/9 1500

We must all do our part for the planet.
I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1617701
23/03/2018 13:53
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1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo)
2. Lappers
3. Tim16V
4. Ballypete
5. Dave p
6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT)
7. Serg1
8. Wink
9. Jamesyboy5593
10. MrC


[Linked Image]
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1617943
28/03/2018 03:13
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. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo)
2. Lappers
3. Tim16V
4. Ballypete
5. Dave p
6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT)
7. Serg1
8. Wink
9. Jamesyboy5593
10. MrC
11. Mark_D


Fiat Coupe 20vt
Fiat Punto Mk2 Sporting
Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K2
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: Mark_D] #1618150
01/04/2018 22:56
01/04/2018 22:56

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1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo)
2. Lappers
3. Tim16V
4. Ballypete
5. Dave p
6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT)
7. Serg1
8. Wink
9. Jamesyboy5593
10. MrC
11. Mark_D
12. moongrey99plus

Last edited by BBR; 02/04/2018 06:17.
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1618202
03/04/2018 09:47
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I will be there, but in '59 1500 PF Cabrio - MB world track demo

Last edited by 1200smithy; 03/04/2018 09:48. Reason: spelling

Smithy
59 PF 1500 Lampredi twincam Cabrio,
63 PF 1500 Lampredi cross flow Cabrio,
95 PF 16v Coupe
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1618216
03/04/2018 15:30
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The Test Hill run needs to be pre-booked this year.

If anyone would like to take part please PM me with an email address and I will forward a copy of the application form.

Last entry date is Friday 20th April, any applications after then will go on a reserve list.


16VT and X1/9 1500

We must all do our part for the planet.
I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: Mark_D] #1618394
06/04/2018 11:54
06/04/2018 11:54

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Count me in

1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo)
2. Lappers
3. Tim16V
4. Ballypete
5. Dave p
6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT)
7. Serg1
8. Wink
9. Jamesyboy5593
10. MrC
11. Mark_D
12. Ray

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1618493
07/04/2018 17:33
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add me and my dad coupe1964 to the list thank you

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1618496
07/04/2018 18:02
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1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo)
2. Lappers
3. Tim16V
4. Ballypete
5. Dave p
6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT)
7. Serg1
8. Wink
9. Jamesyboy5593
10. MrC
11. Mark_D
12. Ray
13. Coupekid
14. Coupe1964

thumb

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: Gunzi] #1618528
08/04/2018 06:27
08/04/2018 06:27

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Count us in. We’ve been going to this for ten years now (best Italian themed show of the year) but this will be the first time in a Coupe.

1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo)
2. Lappers
3. Tim16V
4. Ballypete
5. Dave p
6. JCrewe96 (bringing DC20VT)
7. Serg1
8. Wink
9. Jamesyboy5593
10. MrC
11. Mark_D
12. Ray
13. Coupekid
14. Coupe1964
15. BBKing

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1619603
29/04/2018 05:11
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Im coming with the family but sadly not in a Coupe.

Any convoys planned from Portsmouth?

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1619798
02/05/2018 08:55
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I`ll be there too smile
But I dont have anything Italian so jumping in my friends ALFA 4C driving



e46 M3 330D Sport
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1619799
02/05/2018 10:19
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I have just been advised by Phil Ward that we will now be relocated to the banking at the end of the Start & Finish Straight.


16VT and X1/9 1500

We must all do our part for the planet.
I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1619801
02/05/2018 10:39
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Handbrakes at the ready folks

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: Blueboyracer] #1619807
02/05/2018 12:55
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Originally Posted By BBR
Handbrakes at the ready folks


More like bring a brick.
My handbrake is just something to play with while I'm rolling backwards down a hill.

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1619815
02/05/2018 16:00
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Still want the Club flagpoles brought along if we are going to be at an incline?

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1619823
02/05/2018 17:18
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Yes please John, they are self supporting with the aid of a coupe wheel.

In any case we are on the flatter part of the banking next to the start and finish straight.


16VT and X1/9 1500

We must all do our part for the planet.
I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1619834
02/05/2018 19:42
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The position gets worse every year.
I will be there with my Dad as usual but we are just parking my Golf in the main car park.....


Now in the 400+ bhp club!
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1619885
03/05/2018 16:13
03/05/2018 16:13

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what gate are we using to get in thank you

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1619892
03/05/2018 17:45
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The Campbell Gate off the B374 Brooklands Road.

It will be signposted "Italian cars only" at the turn off.

View of junction from Weybridge direction.
https://goo.gl/maps/HSRX6yVF26w

View of junction from Byfleet direction
https://goo.gl/maps/8H1zyVfF3Tp


16VT and X1/9 1500

We must all do our part for the planet.
I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1619918
04/05/2018 04:44
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I will be comming this year,could you add me on please.

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1619930
04/05/2018 07:43
04/05/2018 07:43

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I'm coming with the father and father in law, already put my name down but just want to doubly check as it's my first time...

So you just arrive at this entrance, pay on the gate and someone will direct you where to go simply by recognising your make of car. Or do I literally have to say "I'm in a Fiat Coupe and I have a space reserved with all the other Fiat Coupe's, where do I go please?"

Looking forward to it anyway, weather looks to be good (ish).

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So you just arrive at this entrance, pay on the gate and someone will direct you where to go simply by recognising your make of car.


Yes.


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Great, see you guys tomorrow and I mustn't forget a wheel chock!!

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I'll be there but not with a coupé...

Been frantically trying to find a tool to get the locking wheel nuts off today but no luck. So I've ordered a tool.

Don't fancy chancing it with no way to get the wheel off if, in the unlikely event of a puncture. I just know my luck though. So we'll be coming topless. If you see a white TT roadster with some pink headed bloke driving it could be me... give us a toot smile


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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1619975
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See you all there- am coming in Doris now my next door neighbour has moved the 2 toms of sand and hardcore from in front of my garage!


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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1619977
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1. Petep (in x1/9 - MB world track demo)
2. Lappers
3. Tim16V
4. Ballypete
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7. Serg1
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12. Ray
13. Coupekid
14. Coupe1964
15. BBKing
16. Jarofjam
17. Jamesyboy 5593

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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1619980
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I'll be along too with my son Tim, I'll be in the blue 124 Spider ('17 reg) probably parked next to my son's red Punto Evo in the "ordinary Fiat" section. I was going to bring the Pearl Plus but not used the Spider much this year...


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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1619984
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I will be coming along in my moon grey coupe. 😁

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Seems a shame we’re not parked together! frown


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Yep a 5 hr round trip to be parked round the back of a shed lol


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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: Ballypete] #1620002
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I was a bit miffed not to have been taking the Coupé today. But when I saw where everyone was parked I was glad I hadn't frown Also glad that I didn't take in our chairs and stuff. None of the coupés were parked together so no real focal point or chance for everyone to meet.

The event also seemed far too over sold and there were far too many modern / brand new Lambo's and Ferrari's, many keen to let everyone hear their motors bouncing off the limiter.

For me the beauty of this event has always the balance between classic and modern cars, today there was little balance. Modern Exotica had pride of place, with most classics stuck out the back.

I won't be gong again frown


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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1620005
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Agree - disappointed not to be parked with the other Coupes. Despite getting there at 9:30 I was down towards the end.

Everything seemed to be rather mixed up our allocated area - the event is still rather chaotic generally.

Managed to speak to a couple of members though.

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Agree with the 2 previous posts. Not sure i will be going next year. Better off with the Autosport event in October

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I used to really like Brooklands, it along with Stanford hall were two of my favourite meets each year. We were usually granted a reasonable, if not great, spot and thus it used to be one of the best attended meets by Fiat coupé owners, often pulling close to 40 Coupés.

When the weather forecast was poor we still turned out and one year even managed to get space in the now Ferrari only parking area.

In recent years I have much preferred the Brands Hatch event, just a shame that has limited spaces frown

Today was not all wasted though - on the way out we spotted a Porsche dealership and Trish got to have her first look at a Boxter, though sadly they didn't have a 718.

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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1620013
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I am a little sore I couldn't make it this year but sounds like it was a bit disappointing.
As good a place as brooklands is I can't understand the logic of continuing to host the event there. It has far outgrown the site and the marshals seem to have lost all ability to controll the volume of vehicles. And for What? A whole hour of the MBW track.
They could do so much better taking the event to a race track and having someone like javelin run a track day at the same time. You could have the standard show but with proper track action going on all day.

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It was nice to meet a few members but real shame there was no focal point for us Coupe owners - oh well.

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What is going on with this event? Did not go this year and it sounds like the issues experienced last year have got even worse; I think the organiser needs to think about what AutoItalia at Brooklands has now become for the many..... an expensive overcrowded car park. The treatment of FCCUK has appeared to be worse since he sold his Coupe :(, maybe that's just a coincidence. The great social event for FCCUK that it once was has lost it's way. I agree time for a different venue. AROC Alfa Day last year at Hever Castle was how it should be done.

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To be honest I said the other day when I heard the coupes would be on the banked part of the old track somewhere, I knew you would be out of the way and mixed with all the other cars as thats always been like an overflow if you like. Years ago used to have a great spot with upto 50 Coupes all together. Each year has got worse for the Coupes unfortunately.

I went with my Dad and left his beautiful Plus at home as we expected this so came in the Audi and walked in equals no disappointment!

So all that aside, I say it was much better than last year when the place was a messy building site with rubbish weather. Today was very busy yes but the weather made if you ask me.
Also I think they got their act together a little more on the food side of things.

I enjoyed it.

P.S you want track action and organisation I recommend Festival Italia at Brands in August. Went last year and it was a stand out day for me and again the weather was perfect!

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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1620027
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Guys it was good to meet a few of you but yeah it wasn't quite what I though it would be. The drive there and the sun were the best things unfortunately.

The plot we had was not great, to out of the way and how many modern Ferrari/Lambos do you need to see all at once??

Anyway not a bad day but doubt id go again. Pleased to blow the cobwebs out of my Coupe though, no traffic on M4 back to Bristol meant I seriously gave it some!

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1620031
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Get yourselves to the Silverstone Classic this year. A few of us are already going (see events).

Yes, a bit expensive but, it's well organised, food is ok, if your camping you can have a beer or three plus there's a lot of racing and the night entertainment is fantastic.


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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: Vince] #1620049
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Originally Posted By Vince
I will be coming along in my moon grey coupe. 😁


Your Coupe looked great, and welcome to the forum thumb

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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1620310
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great footage Gunzi-

thanks for that

nice looking yellow VIS there, with black VT wheels

fascinating to see the Barchetta, too!

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Just caught up with this somewhat belatedly !

We didn't go this year either as last year's was a bit of a shambles.

Sadly, I can only agree with all the comments here and unless it changes back to how it was for us as a club ie. a proper park-up spot, I doubt we'll go again.

Will give other shows a try.

Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: PeteP] #1621483
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The sad thing is it's not really AutoItalia's fault. I had previously spoken to them and they assured me that the problem would not happen this year.

They allocated sufficient space for us to be all together, but the Brooklands Museum marshals parked anything Fiat in our allocated space after the first 3 coupes had arrived.

I have to say that if it ain't expensive or its make begins with an A, then Brooklands staff don't appear to give a toss.


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Re: AutoItalia at Brooklands May 5th 2018 [Re: Burty] #1621592
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Originally Posted By Burty
Sadly, I can only agree with all the comments here and unless it changes back to how it was for us as a club ie. a proper park-up spot, I doubt we'll go again.

Will give other shows a try.


Originally Posted By PeteP
I have to say that if it ain't expensive or its make begins with an A, then Brooklands staff don't appear to give a toss.


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