Donington Historic Festival: 3/4/5th May 2013

MrsSparky135 · Post by **MrsSparky135** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:48 am

Our tickets have arrived

Really looking forward to a great weekend.

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Keith Williams · Post by **Keith Williams** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 12:38 pm

Geoff.F wrote:Thanks Keith.
I beiieve that The Chairman should do a Parade Lap in appreciation of his efforts in getting us organised.
Geoff F.

If I had a working MG I might but as I only have two and neither is working, I will just take the pictures

Softly~Softly · Post by **Softly~Softly** » Thu May 02, 2013 10:23 pm

Keith Williams wrote:
Geoff.F wrote:Thanks Keith.
I beiieve that The Chairman should do a Parade Lap in appreciation of his efforts in getting us organised.
Geoff F.
If I had a working MG I might but as I only have two and neither is working, I will just take the pictures

You can take Madam round if you want too on the Saturday

Keith Williams · Post by **Keith Williams** » Sat May 04, 2013 7:15 am

The weekend has started well with a good first day on Friday. The run up from Leamington to Donington in a 4 car convoy was shear pleasure in the morning sunshine. We had 6 cars on the stand yesterday, one more than expected and the morning was hot and sunny! Shocking that we were removing layers not adding them. Many of the car club stands were quiet as it was still a 'work day' for most but we had a good show of cars. We have another good position for the stand, a little too tempting though with the food and drink stalls directly in front of us. JanT had the pleasure of driving the parade lap in her TF at lunch time. The afternoon was cooler especially when the sun went in but the racing was good. We chickened out on camping this year and the b&b a few of us are in is a very good standard and only a stones throw from the circuit. The local pub looked after us well last night too.

This morning, there is a little rain on the b&b windows at the moment, but at least the gazebo is up and ready for us today. We should have a larger number of cars on the stand today and hopefully, the MGCC stand along side us will be fuller today as well.

coopermg · Post by **coopermg** » Sun May 05, 2013 8:23 am

Keith Williams wrote:The weekend has started well with a good first day on Friday. The run up from Leamington to Donington in a 4 car convoy was shear pleasure in the morning sunshine. We had 6 cars on the stand yesterday, one more than expected and the morning was hot and sunny! Shocking that we were removing layers not adding them. Many of the car club stands were quiet as it was still a 'work day' for most but we had a good show of cars. We have another good position for the stand, a little too tempting though with the food and drink stalls directly in front of us. JanT had the pleasure of driving the parade lap in her TF at lunch time. The afternoon was cooler especially when the sun went in but the racing was good. We chickened out on camping this year and the b&b a few of us are in is a very good standard and only a stones throw from the circuit. The local pub looked after us well last night too.

This morning, there is a little rain on the b&b windows at the moment, but at least the gazebo is up and ready for us today. We should have a larger number of cars on the stand today and hopefully, the MGCC stand along side us will be fuller today as well.

Some good racing on Saturday, we had to shelter in the gazebo mid morning, but the weather came good later.
Hope you all have a good day on Sunday.

Post by **Steve White** » Sun May 05, 2013 8:41 pm

What difference a day makes. Back home and now and a nice shade of pink after a day in the glorious sun.
Unfortunately is was an early and sad end to the weekend when the last 2 races were cancelled following an accident in the Pre-66 Touring car race.

Donington Historic Festival Statement: It is with great regret that the directors of Donington Park Racing Limited, operators of Donington Park Circuit, have to report that, following an accident in a race for historic touring cars held as part of the race meeting taking place on Sunday 5th May, the driver of car number 67 (a 1965 Mini Cooper S), Christian Devereux of Chiswick, London succumbed to the injuries sustained at approximately 16.30 hours.

The organising race club, HSCC and Donington Park Racing Limited, together with the circuit’s medical and emergency services, will now be co-operating with both the Leicestershire Police and motorsport’s Governing Body, the Motor Sports Association, in order to determine the cause of this tragic accident.

Keith Williams · Post by **Keith Williams** » Sun May 05, 2013 9:04 pm

It is real sad to hear the news about the driver. It was not looking good as race meetings only ever get cancelled like that if the news is bad.
Such a sad way to end such an exciting event. The Register's thoughts and condolences are with the drivers family and the race organisers.

sparky135 · Post by **sparky135** » Sun May 05, 2013 9:28 pm

A very sad end to the weekend. We are constantly reminded Motorsport can be dangerous but you still never expect the worse to happen.

Our thoughts and sympathies are with the driver's family, friends, fellow drivers and the HSCC.

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Softly~Softly · Post by **Softly~Softly** » Tue May 07, 2013 9:10 pm

Sad news

I have to say driving the TF on the circuit was very different to driving the F and I thoroughly enjoyed it ..
Great weather considering last year it was hailing !!
All in all a lovely meet, thanks Keith for organising it

Post by **Steve White** » Sat May 18, 2013 10:36 am

For those that are interested, our photo (with Ali & Geoff's cars) is in this weeks Classic car weekly

Though they got my name wrong and thought the F reg was part of the MGOC

Keith Williams · Post by **Keith Williams** » Sat May 18, 2013 10:54 am

Steve White wrote:For those that are interested, our photo (with Ali & Geoff's cars) is in this weeks Classic car weekly
Though they got my name wrong and thought the F reg was part of the MGOC

Shows how much these reporters actually listen

He was scribbling away the names so quickly not surprised he got things wrong but I am certain I gave him a business card with MG Car Club on so that is a very basic mistake to mix clubs up.

Keith Williams · Post by **Keith Williams** » Sun May 19, 2013 11:53 am

Picked up a copy of Classic Car Weekly this morning with the Donington picture and write up in and it had made me laugh. Will scan a copy tomorrow to post here.
Two out of the three names incorrect and the wrong club mentioned in just two lines of text, you just have to love journalists

If it is in the paper it must be true

So I must now go off and change my name to Kenneth as I have been using the wrong name up to now

Keith Williams · Post by **Keith Williams** » Mon May 20, 2013 7:51 am

Considering the number of classic car clubs there, we were lucky to get a picture/write up in their double page spread. Just a pity they got the details wrong

Keith Williams · Post by **Keith Williams** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 5:48 pm

Dates for your diary for 2014

The 2014 event dates have been announced and will be held on the 3rd-5th May.

The event will be on Saturday, Sunday & Monday next year

The Register will be applying to have a club stand there again

floozy · Post by **floozy** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 6:28 pm

excellent

MrsSparky135 · Post by **MrsSparky135** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 9:33 am

Fantastic

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