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I have just been talking to the curator at the Grampian Transport Museum about an event they are running on Sunday 17th June – Fathers Day.
It’s an event where dads can have a run round the track in an iconic car and they are looking for people to help out.
I think there will be a couple of Ferraris, an Aston and possibly a Lambo there and various others but it would be nice to keep the Lotus side up and provide another couple of cars.
I will be taking the GT3 and they would be particularly interested in a V8, an Evora an Exige, an Elise, a 211 or any other options.
Its only a two hour session in the afternoon ( 14:00 – 16:00) so anyone interested please give me a shout.
Cheers
Gordon
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Grampian Transport Museum Fathers Day Event – 17th June
Started by GordonMasson, May 25 2012 12:44 PM
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 12:44 PM
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 04:23 PM
Damn, another excuse to get backout there I'll have to pass on as in the States losing my shirt in LV. Sorry Gordon.
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 04:29 PM
I could do that Gordon - I'll miss the Alford Speedfest this year so an excuse for a run up your way would be welcome. Please put me forward.
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Posted 26 May 2012 - 09:50 AM
Thanks Mark
There will be a few cars on the track so it gets a bit crowded at times but you can still give the car a bit of welly on the straight if you time it right.
Just dont do what the Fezzer did last year
Be good to give the dads a run round the track for a change rather than just the kids.
Any others want to help out ???
There will be a few cars on the track so it gets a bit crowded at times but you can still give the car a bit of welly on the straight if you time it right.
Just dont do what the Fezzer did last year
Be good to give the dads a run round the track for a change rather than just the kids.
Any others want to help out ???
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 11:05 AM
Can I expect a confirmation/invitation from the organisers Gordon? Or do I just turn up on the day?
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 11:16 AM
Ill sort it out Mark... will get back to you soon
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 01:55 PM
Unfortunately I am not going to be able to make this event now, are you still ok to come up for it Mark?
Any other guys like to help out????????
All that it involves is taking some dads out for a unique “Father’s day experience” and taking them for a few laps round the short oval track.
We usually take people out for about 3 or 4 laps and then pick up the next one in the queue.
The session is on from 2 – 4 pm and its pretty good fun.
Any other guys like to help out????????
All that it involves is taking some dads out for a unique “Father’s day experience” and taking them for a few laps round the short oval track.
We usually take people out for about 3 or 4 laps and then pick up the next one in the queue.
The session is on from 2 – 4 pm and its pretty good fun.
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 02:41 PM
Yes, Gordon, still available and looking forward to it. As long as they don't mind me being the slowest in the track.....
What other motors can we expect to see?
Do I need to 'register' or will someone be in touch?
What other motors can we expect to see?
Do I need to 'register' or will someone be in touch?
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 04:03 PM
Mark, I thought you were going to The Goodwood Festival of Speed?
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 04:07 PM
This is for the Fathers day event Brian..... 17th June
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 04:08 PM
That's right Gordon just checking to make sure we were both awake!
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 04:15 PM
Yes, Gordon, still available and looking forward to it. As long as they don't mind me being the slowest in the track.....
What other motors can we expect to see?
Do I need to 'register' or will someone be in touch?
I will get in touch with the museum and get them to send out details to you....can you PM me your contact details please?
They should have a list of other cars by now.
Any more Lotus cars on offer please?????
Wouldn't worry about being slow Mark. Its not meant to be a out and out speed event and as you have seen from Alan's experience last year.....Lotus cars don't always go fast round that track.
That's right Gordon just checking to make sure we were both awake!
Cant fool me Brian. I'm as sharp as a sponge!
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 04:20 PM
Last year, what happened last year?
Oh I remember now!
Oh I remember now!
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 04:30 PM
Not biting girls.......................... 
Gordon I had been about to sponsor your attempt at being a poor dancing Dad but not so sure now for bringing that back up!
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 04:31 PM
Hook line and sinker.
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 05:05 PM
I doubt the LEGS crew will ever let you forget that faux pas Al. Let's hope I don't screw up on the 17th....
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 06:41 PM
Not biting girls..........................
Gordon I had been about to sponsor your attempt at being a poor dancing Dad but not so sure now for bringing that back up!
Allan
Thanks for the sponsorship its much appreciated.
And from now on I promise I wont mention you driving over the traffic cone at SpeedFest and then blaming the power steering.
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 11:22 PM
Did I mention I have a video of that? Oh yes, I have. Several times...... 
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Posted 07 June 2012 - 06:22 AM
"Don't mention the war video.......I think I mentioned it once but I got away with it"
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