Castle Combe - What’s going on???

I have noticed yet again this year that the BMWCC will not be holding a track/action day at Castle Combe.

I was quite disappointed last year that it was penciled in, advertised in the club magazines, then dropped at the last minute. I am bitterly disappointed that pretty much the same thing has happened this year too. Although this year I havn't seen it advertised???

Oh well, I guess we have the '02 stand to look forward to on the Classic Car Action day at Castle Combe. Any room for a couple of M powered E30's?

Ah! I heard some news today about this event, basically the chap (from Total BMW magazine) books one day initially, then wants to change it to another day later on in the year (mid summer) But can't book as he's missed the boat. Did it this year, as he did last year.

I understand about the BMW Drivers club used to organise this event, but who organises the others, as the likes of last years Silverstone event, etc. was a hit. Surely someone could take up the challenge of organising some cracking track days/events at circuits such as Castle Combe, Pembrey, Mallory, etc. Support the smaller circuits too!

SHEPSM3 wrote: I have noticed yet again this year that the BMWCC will not be holding a track/action day at Castle Combe.

So go it alone - or with a few friends....

http://www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/car_trackdays.htm

be careful ShepsM3, or you'll be the

"someone to be organiser blah blah blah."

Nick wrote: I don't want to run a second trackday, I have done it before when we did Bedford for the first time.. it is just too much for one working family man to accomplish.

I wasn't asking you Nick, I could only imagine the tasks and hassle involved in trying to organise an event like this. I was just dissappointed the day was booked 2 years on the trott and cancelled pretty much at the last minute. Almost an half hearted effort.

I would be unable to arrange such an event as I am too a busy person who is on 24hr breakdown recovery while not at the workshop, and if I did, I would probably leave it upto Castle Combes PR people to deal with promoting the event, after all the more people who pass thier gates, the more money they will make. There is only a few nights and a couple of weeks which I have to myself and family. Otherwise, I would jump at it myself.

I'm sure your Croft event is worth going to and one year I maybe able to make it??

Anyone else wanting to rise to the challenge?

Howard, not quite sure how to take that? Four hundred people turning up not knowing it was cancelled, that is certainly food for thought.

I remember the BMW drivers club event being a very good event, which, although wasn't the busiest track day, certainly didn't loose money. I am not sure if it was, but if it was run while other track days were being organised and run during the same periods, and i being as busy as it was, it seems a shame to just let this one slip by.

I understand all too well that most people don't commit untill the last minute, although not a track day, I used to organise alot of endurance karting events and remember it sometimes being a nightmare.

Lets see what happens and watch this space.

Funnily enough, it might very well pass! As the test is done only at half the max RPM at about 1 meter? from the tailpipe? But on the track, the induction will be higher! They also have sensors around the track too, but hopefully you'll be ok.

My SE should be on the stand then too.

See you there!