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sheps · 07-07-2008, 01:22 PM

I'll be starting from St. Neots in Cambridgeshire (slap-bang on the A1)
Fom there I'll go cross country towards Kettering, get on the A14 heading West.
I'll follow that right through to the end, and jump on the M1 @ Junct 19.
We can follow that through to junct 26, then dive off across country again towards Matlock.

I think St Neots to M1 will take approx 45 mins.
Junct's 19-26 of M1 no more than 35 mins.
Junct 26 to Matlock will take approx 40 mins.

Total journey time 2 hours (my guestimate).

Convoy is always good with me. You can either come up the A1 to St Neots, and we can go all the way together (not in the biblical sense!) or if M1 works better for you I can meet you after junct 19?

If Budgie comes up too I'm sure he'll join us, and I'm still waiting to hear if Carlos is coming...

Porscha! · 07-07-2008, 01:29 PM

Sheps I wouldn't get off the M1 at 26, I'd stay on til 28.

26 = A610 then onto the A6, which is no fun on a Saturday, it is very boring due to extreme levels of traffic going into Matlock.

28 = A38, turn off at Alfreton, turn right at the roundabout and left at the first set of light you come to from there on in = B Road heaven

once you get to Oakerthorpe (you'll get to a set of light with the Peacock straight opposite you) take a right, then your next left and go through Wessington and Tansley, leading into Matlock.

Will take less time than the A6 and be more fun, A6 is good in the dead of night but in the day no fun.

If we end up going to Buxton - go A6, take a left at Cromford up then your next right and go up the A515 which is a bella road!

Hoops · 07-07-2008, 01:39 PM

Sheps - i would be happy to drive up the A1 to your junction and start from there with you. If anyone else is starting from anywhere near me ie. London or Essex - then i'd be happy to arrange to meet them first them drive up to meet Sheps.

SoYank · 07-07-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sheps

I'll be starting from St. Neots in Cambridgeshire (slap-bang on the A1)
Fom there I'll go cross country towards Kettering, get on the A14 heading West.
I'll follow that right through to the end, and jump on the M1 @ Junct 19.
We can follow that through to junct 26, then dive off across country again towards Matlock.

I thought the Olympics were in China this year.

booforty · 07-07-2008, 01:53 PM

Yes I'm staying over... Travelling from J10 of M25 probably with SJ and E92Fan

Porscha! · 07-07-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by booforty

Yes I'm staying over... Travelling from J10 of M25 probably with SJ and E92Fan

Right so thats confirmed for you, SJ and E92 Fan?

Porscha! · 07-07-2008, 01:56 PM

E90Post UK6 - 30th-31st August.
1. Porscha! - 30th & 31st - Staying over
2. Sheps - 30th
3. BMWBailey - 30th
4. booforty - 30th & 31st - Staying over
Taken from old list
3. vivekk - Staying?
5. 1stnewcar - Staying?
6. mjh93sa - Staying?

Others:
Carlos?
Budgie?
Alpini? Top points for effort if you can make it!
NFS?
CarreraRSR?
SerJames?
Any others I have missed?![/QUOTE]

booforty · 07-07-2008, 01:57 PM

Let SJ and E92Fan confirm their attendance as I don't know if they can make it

sheps · 07-07-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Porscha!

Sheps I wouldn't get off the M1 at 26, I'd stay on til 28.

26 = A610 then onto the A6, which is no fun on a Saturday, it is very boring due to extreme levels of traffic going into Matlock.

28 = A38, turn off at Alfreton, turn right at the roundabout and left at the first set of light you come to from there on in = B Road heaven

once you get to Oakerthorpe (you'll get to a set of light with the Peacock straight opposite you) take a right, then your next left and go through Wessington and Tansley, leading into Matlock.

Will take less time than the A6 and be more fun, A6 is good in the dead of night but in the day no fun.

If we end up going to Buxton - go A6, take a left at Cromford up then your next right and go up the A515 which is a bella road!

Thanks for that

- I was hoping someone with some local knowledge would point me in the right direction! Ta

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Originally Posted by booforty

Yes I'm staying over... Travelling from J10 of M25 probably with SJ and E92Fan

Are you guys coming up the M1? Do you want to meet up halfway up there, or am I complicating things?

Porscha! · 07-07-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sheps

Thanks for that

- I was hoping someone with some local knowledge would point me in the right direction! Ta

Tell ya what if you want we could meet at the Alfreton rundabout off the A38, there is a Services and I'll take ya round some absolutely fantastic roads

At the meet itself:

I propose we do a North drive out - C&F and surrounding roads, maybe up to Alderley Edge for an afternoon snack, it ain't far.

and a South drive out - A515, 517 and the numerous great B Roads that surround, New Haven, Ashbourne then by Carsington Water, up the greatest road on earth to very near the City, Wirksworth etc.

Matlock or Buxton will be absolutely fine and cental to set on both routes, though if we do Matlock 515 will be the first port of call to get to Buxton for the C&F.

booforty · 07-07-2008, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheps

Thanks for that

- I was hoping someone with some local knowledge would point me in the right direction! Ta

Are you guys coming up the M1? Do you want to meet up halfway up there, or am I complicating things?

Yep, that's our usual route. We often meet Carlos at some services half way up

Hoops · 07-07-2008, 03:04 PM

Any chance i could meet you (Boo/SJ/E92) guys as you get off M25 and onto M1 somewhere??? I get ON the M25 at J27 but could drive round to the M1 junction and meet you guys somewhere on the M1 maybe??? Then pick up Sheps further up???

booforty · 07-07-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwbailey

Any chance i could meet you (Boo/SJ/E92) guys as you get off M25 and onto M1 somewhere??? I get ON the M25 at J27 but could drive round to the M1 junction and meet you guys somewhere on the M1 maybe??? Then pick up Sheps further up???

Yep good plan! Its gonna be one awesome convoy!

Hoops · 07-07-2008, 03:12 PM

You bet!! Just replied to your post re Bedford - but im at the Ring that weekend. Let me know if any other track days come to mind.

booforty · 07-07-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwbailey

You bet!! Just replied to your post re Bedford - but im at the Ring that weekend. Let me know if any other track days come to mind.

Unless we do one in Sept? I'm flexible so let me know what works for you.

I've not done a track day yet so want to go with a few others who have been before...

I can do a week day too which might be better?

EDIT - Respond in the track day post otherwise we're gonna go

dxb335d · 07-08-2008, 07:57 AM

I want to attend this. But need a date set in concrete to organise work around it and will stay.

DEFFO 30TH AND 31ST?

dxb335d · 07-08-2008, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booforty

Unless we do one in Sept? I'm flexible so let me know what works for you.

I've not done a track day yet so want to go with a few others who have been before...

I can do a week day too which might be better?

EDIT - Respond in the track day post otherwise we're gonna go

Weekday will be better for me mate, would love to come.

booforty · 07-08-2008, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

I want to attend this. But need a date set in concrete to organise work around it and will stay.

DEFFO 30TH AND 31ST?

Yes its 30th and 31st August Shamzie

Hoops · 07-08-2008, 08:58 AM

Carlos - just to make sure its all clear the UK6 meet is Aug 30th/31st. Boo has also mentioned idea of doing a UK track day on another date. I am wanting to attend the UK6 but will only do the sat and drive back. I also really want to do a UK track day before the Ring trip in Sept. I can also make a week day so lets discuss possible dates in the relevant track day post.

Porscha! · 07-08-2008, 10:06 AM

So we now have -

E90Post UK6 - 30th-31st August.
1. Porscha! - 30th & 31st - Staying over
2. Sheps - 30th
3. BMWBailey - 30th
4. booforty - 30th & 31st - Staying over
5. dxb335d - 30th and 31st - Staying over
Taken from old list
3. vivekk - Staying?
5. 1stnewcar - Staying?
6. mjh93sa - Staying?

Others:
Budgie?
Alpini? Top points for effort if you can make it!
NFS?
CarreraRSR?
SerJames?
Any others I have missed?!

dxb335d · 07-08-2008, 11:57 AM

Bailey, im up for midweek trackday but need lots of notice.

Carlos

Steve A · 07-08-2008, 01:46 PM

So we now have - Steve A - definately coming this time i promise and ill stay over - might even have the new car by then

E90Post UK6 - 30th-31st August.
1. Porscha! - 30th & 31st - Staying over
2. Sheps - 30th
3. BMWBailey - 30th
4. booforty - 30th & 31st - Staying over
5. dxb335d - 30th and 31st - Staying over
Taken from old list
3. vivekk - Staying?
5. 1stnewcar - Staying?
6. mjh93sa - Staying?

Others:
Budgie?
Alpini? Top points for effort if you can make it!
NFS?
CarreraRSR?
SerJames?
Any others I have missed?!

View Poll Results: Select all dates that you can make for UK6
30/31st August	6	46.15%
30/31st August	6	46.15%
30/31st August	5	38.46%
30/31st August	8	61.54%
30/31st August	10	76.92%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

07-07-2008, 01:22 PM	#89
sheps Colonel 73 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK iTrader: (2)	I'll be starting from St. Neots in Cambridgeshire (slap-bang on the A1) Fom there I'll go cross country towards Kettering, get on the A14 heading West. I'll follow that right through to the end, and jump on the M1 @ Junct 19. We can follow that through to junct 26, then dive off across country again towards Matlock. I think St Neots to M1 will take approx 45 mins. Junct's 19-26 of M1 no more than 35 mins. Junct 26 to Matlock will take approx 40 mins. Total journey time 2 hours (my guestimate). Convoy is always good with me. You can either come up the A1 to St Neots, and we can go all the way together (not in the biblical sense!) or if M1 works better for you I can meet you after junct 19? If Budgie comes up too I'm sure he'll join us, and I'm still waiting to hear if Carlos is coming... __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.
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Porscha! Should be on www.retrorides.com 93 Rep 3,573 Posts Drives: Porsche 944 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Derbyshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 1978 MG Midget 1500 [0.00] 1987 BMW E30 325i C ... [0.00]	Sheps I wouldn't get off the M1 at 26, I'd stay on til 28. 26 = A610 then onto the A6, which is no fun on a Saturday, it is very boring due to extreme levels of traffic going into Matlock. 28 = A38, turn off at Alfreton, turn right at the roundabout and left at the first set of light you come to from there on in = B Road heaven once you get to Oakerthorpe (you'll get to a set of light with the Peacock straight opposite you) take a right, then your next left and go through Wessington and Tansley, leading into Matlock. Will take less time than the A6 and be more fun, A6 is good in the dead of night but in the day no fun. If we end up going to Buxton - go A6, take a left at Cromford up then your next right and go up the A515 which is a bella road! __________________ "FIRE UP THA PORRSCHAAH" - The 80's are back! Front Engined Porsche
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Hoops Brigadier General 271 Rep 3,658 Posts Drives: E70 X5 xDrive35d M Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chigwell, Essex iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW S1000RR Sport [10.00] 2009 E92 M3 DCT [0.00] 2010 Range Rover Sport [0.00] 54 Plate E46 M3 CSL [0.00]	Sheps - i would be happy to drive up the A1 to your junction and start from there with you. If anyone else is starting from anywhere near me ie. London or Essex - then i'd be happy to arrange to meet them first them drive up to meet Sheps.
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booforty Major General 334 Rep 8,811 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Yes I'm staying over... Travelling from J10 of M25 probably with SJ and E92Fan
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Porscha! Should be on www.retrorides.com 93 Rep 3,573 Posts Drives: Porsche 944 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Derbyshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 1978 MG Midget 1500 [0.00] 1987 BMW E30 325i C ... [0.00]	E90Post UK6 - 30th-31st August. 1. Porscha! - 30th & 31st - Staying over 2. Sheps - 30th 3. BMWBailey - 30th 4. booforty - 30th & 31st - Staying over Taken from old list 3. vivekk - Staying? 5. 1stnewcar - Staying? 6. mjh93sa - Staying? Others: Carlos? Budgie? Alpini? Top points for effort if you can make it! NFS? CarreraRSR? SerJames? Any others I have missed?![/QUOTE] __________________ "FIRE UP THA PORRSCHAAH" - The 80's are back! Front Engined Porsche
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booforty Major General 334 Rep 8,811 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Let SJ and E92Fan confirm their attendance as I don't know if they can make it
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Hoops Brigadier General 271 Rep 3,658 Posts Drives: E70 X5 xDrive35d M Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chigwell, Essex iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW S1000RR Sport [10.00] 2009 E92 M3 DCT [0.00] 2010 Range Rover Sport [0.00] 54 Plate E46 M3 CSL [0.00]	Any chance i could meet you (Boo/SJ/E92) guys as you get off M25 and onto M1 somewhere??? I get ON the M25 at J27 but could drive round to the M1 junction and meet you guys somewhere on the M1 maybe??? Then pick up Sheps further up???
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Hoops Brigadier General 271 Rep 3,658 Posts Drives: E70 X5 xDrive35d M Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chigwell, Essex iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW S1000RR Sport [10.00] 2009 E92 M3 DCT [0.00] 2010 Range Rover Sport [0.00] 54 Plate E46 M3 CSL [0.00]	You bet!! Just replied to your post re Bedford - but im at the Ring that weekend. Let me know if any other track days come to mind.
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07-08-2008, 07:57 AM	#104
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 948 Rep 29,345 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	I want to attend this. But need a date set in concrete to organise work around it and will stay. DEFFO 30TH AND 31ST? __________________ 997.2 GT3
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07-08-2008, 08:58 AM	#107
Hoops Brigadier General 271 Rep 3,658 Posts Drives: E70 X5 xDrive35d M Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chigwell, Essex iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW S1000RR Sport [10.00] 2009 E92 M3 DCT [0.00] 2010 Range Rover Sport [0.00] 54 Plate E46 M3 CSL [0.00]	Carlos - just to make sure its all clear the UK6 meet is Aug 30th/31st. Boo has also mentioned idea of doing a UK track day on another date. I am wanting to attend the UK6 but will only do the sat and drive back. I also really want to do a UK track day before the Ring trip in Sept. I can also make a week day so lets discuss possible dates in the relevant track day post.
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Porscha! Should be on www.retrorides.com 93 Rep 3,573 Posts Drives: Porsche 944 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Derbyshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 1978 MG Midget 1500 [0.00] 1987 BMW E30 325i C ... [0.00]	So we now have - E90Post UK6 - 30th-31st August. 1. Porscha! - 30th & 31st - Staying over 2. Sheps - 30th 3. BMWBailey - 30th 4. booforty - 30th & 31st - Staying over 5. dxb335d - 30th and 31st - Staying over Taken from old list 3. vivekk - Staying? 5. 1stnewcar - Staying? 6. mjh93sa - Staying? Others: Budgie? Alpini? Top points for effort if you can make it! NFS? CarreraRSR? SerJames? Any others I have missed?! __________________ "FIRE UP THA PORRSCHAAH" - The 80's are back! Front Engined Porsche
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07-08-2008, 01:46 PM	#110
Steve A Brigadier General 96 Rep 3,465 Posts Drives: too much Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manchester UK iTrader: (0)	So we now have - *Steve A - definately coming this time i promise* and ill stay over - might even have the new car by then E90Post UK6 - 30th-31st August. 1. Porscha! - 30th & 31st - Staying over 2. Sheps - 30th 3. BMWBailey - 30th 4. booforty - 30th & 31st - Staying over 5. dxb335d - 30th and 31st - Staying over Taken from old list 3. vivekk - Staying? 5. 1stnewcar - Staying? 6. mjh93sa - Staying? Others: Budgie? Alpini? Top points for effort if you can make it! NFS? CarreraRSR? SerJames? Any others I have missed?! __________________ C350 cdi sport estate facelift 457lbft 130i M SportMercedes C350 CDI Sport Estate AutoMini Cooper Auto.Mercedes E250 CGI,Lexus IS-F,R36, RS4 Saloon,ML 420 CDI SPORT,M6, 335d, C55, C32, M3, M5, S3, ALL SOLD but fondly remembered
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