VOC National Rally and BKV Sunday 16th June 2013

[V70 Graham]

After our success at the VOC Southern BKV last weekend, I thought I'd start a thread to see if anyone would be interested in attending the VOC National Rally and BKV on the 16th June.

It will be held at Hatton Country World which has an adventure farm for the kids and a shopping village, something for all the family.

http://www.hattonworld.com/

Hatton Country World,
Dark Lane,
Hatton,
Warwick,
Warwickshire
CV35 8XA

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?safe=off&q=cv35+8xa&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x4870cbdb2b4ff93d:0xc11523826bcfb84c,Hatton +CV35+8XA&gl=uk&ei=Em2fUcaLB8G2O4jsgZAF&sqi=2&ved=0CJEBELYD

Junc 15 of the M40 so handy for the 'Birmingham Brigade' too :haha:

You do NOT have to be a paid up member of VOC to attend, though you DO if you wish to enter your car into the BKV competition.

Names below please.....

1. V70 Graham
2. Nobber72

[Volvostorm]

I'm interested in this, I asked about the camping, as it seemed that you have to be a VOC member to do it, but I didn't get an answer.

[Volvostorm]

I got a reply, just checked, turns out you can't camp over unless you are a member of the MG owners club!!! :rolling_e:rolling_e:rolling_e:rolling_e

As a non club member you are welcome to attend especially on the Sunday. However in order to Camp and enter your car you will need to be a paid up member. You can join on line or ring MG owners club to join. It is £30 per year with one off joining fee of £5 so £35 in all.

Nigel Ayling
Co- organiser National rally and BKV

[Jamest5r]

Same date as north weadl meet??

[V70 Graham]

I got a reply, just checked, turns out you can't camp over unless you are a member of the MG owners club!!! :rolling_e:rolling_e:rolling_e:rolling_e

As a non club member you are welcome to attend especially on the Sunday. However in order to Camp and enter your car you will need to be a paid up member. You can join on line or ring MG owners club to join. It is £30 per year with one off joining fee of £5 so £35 in all.

Nigel Ayling
Co- organiser National rally and BKV

Paul, I think you have now received a reply re MGOC :wink:

[V70 Graham]

Same date as north weadl meet??

Yes it is Jim, and I know a lot of VPC will be at North Weald.

Sharkey R will be going to Hatton as his car was 'S60 Class Winner' last week, we will be going to keep him company as our V70 won a 'Highly Commended' award.....and I think I'm right in saying doorman (850/C S V 70 Class Winner) is not attending :saint:

[T5frankie]

you not going to north weald then?

[V70 Graham]

you not going to north weald then?

Doesn't look like it mate, don't worry, I'll get onto the strip at some point.....and at the moment I still need to arrange a shift swap for this.

[Volvostorm]

If I can get the trailer, I will come for the day, its not too far.

[T5frankie]

Doesn't look like it mate, don't worry, I'll get onto the strip at some point.....and at the moment I still need to arrange a shift swap for this.

your'e only going cos you think you can win

[V70 Graham]

your'e only going cos you think you can win

Hmmm.....not really, though it would be nice to get summat lol, mainly it's to keep Sharkey company, and there will be plenty of 1/4 mile meets later in the year.

[ExternalError]

not to far for me i may be available to go

[stribo]

I think we'll be going to North Weald, as although I'm sure it'll be a great day, we'd rather drive our cars, than just look at them parked up. ;) Plus we won't win jack lol

[Nealevo]

5 mins from me but getting there is a nightmare, it's very expensive once inside and i would rather race than watch!! But have fun

[V70 Graham]

I think we'll be going to North Weald, as although I'm sure it'll be a great day, we'd rather drive our cars, than just look at them parked up. ;) Plus we won't win jack lol

Rachel got 2nd place last week.

[V70 Graham]

5 mins from me but getting there is a nightmare, it's very expensive once inside and i would rather race than watch!! But have fun

Thanks for the heads up Neal, have to get the 'hang sandwiches' made !

[stribo]

Rachel got 2nd place last week.

Yeah, but this is nationals, so there'll be more competition. Plus much prefer beating competition on the strip, that's why we bought our cars, to go fast. Best of luck to Steve and AnneMarie though, I'm sure they'll do well, maybe you should buy a Volvo and compete. :P LOL

[T5frankie]

Yeah, but this is nationals, so there'll be more competition. Plus much prefer beating competition on the strip, that's why we bought our cars, to go fast. Best of luck to Steve and AnneMarie though, I'm sure they'll do well, maybe you should buy a Volvo and compete. :P LOL

you aint beating anyone sunshine, remember the rules? pmsl

[stribo]

Ah yes Frankie always wins lol

[T5frankie]

Ah yes Frankie always wins lol

got a proper gearbox this year so 14.8 will be beaten

[V70 Graham]

got a proper gearbox this year so 14.8 will be beaten

That gearbox has to last THIS weekend first !

[stribo]

got a proper gearbox this year so 14.8 will be beaten
The VVT's working this year, and along wioth a new TCV the R's flying, but I'll only take it out once, maybe twice, I want to see what I can get in the C70. :D

[Sharkey R]

After our success at the VOC Southern BKV last weekend, I thought I'd start a thread to see if anyone would be interested in attending the VOC National Rally and BKV on the 16th June.

It will be held at Hatton Country World which has an adventure farm for the kids and a shopping village, something for all the family.

http://www.hattonworld.com/

Hatton Country World,
Dark Lane,
Hatton,
Warwick,
Warwickshire
CV35 8XA

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?safe=off&q=cv35+8xa&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x4870cbdb2b4ff93d:0xc11523826bcfb84c,Hatton +CV35+8XA&gl=uk&ei=Em2fUcaLB8G2O4jsgZAF&sqi=2&ved=0CJEBELYD

Junc 15 of the M40 so handy for the 'Birmingham Brigade' too :haha:

You do NOT have to be a paid up member of VOC to attend, though you DO if you wish to enter your car into the BKV competition.

Names below please.....

1. V70 Graham
2. Nobber72

1. V70 Graham
2. Nobber72
3. Sharkey R

[ExternalError]

1. V70 Graham
2. Nobber72
3. Sharkey R
4. ExternalError

[Santa]

I did want to go to BKV but I also want to go drag racing......hard one but leaning towards drag racing at the moment. (Depends what state the cars in).

[Pinup_gal]

I want to go BKV, I'll be leaning on Santa ;)

[T5frankie]

bad luck rich lol

[Santa]

bad luck rich lol

Why? I haven't decided yet :P

[T5frankie]

Why? I haven't decided yet :P

it has been decided for you i reckon, go and stand in the field lol

[V70 Graham]

As I have already said.....there are several 1/4 mile events throughout the year.....only one BKV National.....am I helping ? ;)

[T5frankie]

richard used to go to them alot, but doesnt anymore

[V70 Graham]

richard used to go to them alot, but doesnt anymore

.....and if Marie wanted to go to the BKV ?

[Volvostorm]

1. V70 Graham
2. Nobber72
3. Sharkey R
4. ExternalError
5. Pault5estate

[T5frankie]

.....and if Marie wanted to go to the BKV ?

lololololololololololololololololololololololololo lolol..................................ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha, too funny she loves car shows...............not lol

[T5frankie]

she does have a very nice looking volvo herself now though.............................thanks to me lol

[Santa]

it has been decided for you i reckon, go and stand in the field lol

Nope, I haven't decided yet.


As I have already said.....there are several 1/4 mile events throughout the year.....only one BKV National.....am I helping ? ;)

Maybe, maybe not :P


richard used to go to them alot, but doesnt anymore

There doesn't seem to be as many 1/4 mile meets organised as there used to be. I try to make all I can and run at them if possible. (Apart from York, don't like destroying all 4 tyres due to a lack of upkeep of the site).

[LiamT4]

There doesn't seem to be as many 1/4 mile meets organised as there used to be. I try to make all I can and run at them if possible. (Apart from York, don't like destroying all 4 tyres due to a lack of upkeep of the site).

It wasn't their fault you almost hit a barrier though ;-)

[T5frankie]

There doesn't seem to be as many 1/4 mile meets organised as there used to be. I try to make all I can and run at them if possible. (Apart from York, don't like destroying all 4 tyres due to a lack of upkeep of the site).[/QUOTE]


santa pod has a brand new surface, but no-one ever goes there (only 5 miles form me) lol

[Santa]

It wasn't their fault you almost hit a barrier though ;-)

True, but that cow shed stinking of §§§§ is enough to put off anyone lol


santa pod has a brand new surface, but no-one ever goes there (only 5 miles form me) lol

Maybe we need to sort something.........still prefer Avon though

[V70 Graham]

Maybe we need to sort something.........

Maybe something can be arranged later in the Summer.

http://www.santapod.co.uk/calendar.php

[T5frankie]

True, but that cow shed stinking of §§§§ is enough to put off anyone lol



Maybe we need to sort something.........still prefer Avon though
avon aint a better track, better times to be had at santa pod, although better spectating at avon

[Santa]

avon aint a better track, better times to be had at santa pod, although better spectating at avon

This is going off topic now mate lol. True the track (and the times) are better at Santa Pod. It has a better name as well. Now back to BKV chat lol

[T5frankie]

This is going off topic now mate lol. True the track (and the times) are better at Santa Pod. It has a better name as well. Now back to BKV chat lol

ok boss hogg

[V70 Graham]

Bump.....and it's been confirmed I have the day off !

1. V70 Graham
2. Nobber72
3. Sharkey R
4. ExternalError
5. Pault5estate

[Volvostorm]

Sorry, not going to be there now, the Mistress has decided she doesn't like her brakes anymore and stopped using them!

Shame, I was quite looking forward to upsetting some of the VOC :saythat:

[V8mate]

In hospital otherwise I would of gone to this one

[abdul]

Hope 2 go

[Sharkey R]

The more the merrier, come on guys lets see how many VPC cars we can get there.

[V70 Graham]

The more the merrier, come on guys lets see how many VPC cars we can get there.

....and remember this will be on whatever the weather !

[Sharkey R]

....and remember this will be on whatever the weather !

I've got my umbrella and my V*C raincoat at the ready. :)

[Harvey]

I've got my umbrella and my V*C raincoat at the ready. :)

At least the rain will show that you both have polished /waxed your cars.

[Sharkey R]

At least the rain will show that you both have polished /waxed your cars.

That's secretly what we are hoping for ;-p

[V70 Graham]

That's secretly what we are hoping for ;-p

Yup, will hide a few minor imperfection in the paint !

[stribo]

Yup, will hide a few minor imperfection in the paint !

It would be better for you if it snowed. :P

[ExternalError]

Just got here so where we meeting

[Harvey]

Any news how they go on.

[Sharkey R]

Graham got Highly Commended in his class although I personally think he should have got runner up. I think the judge liked the guy that beat Graham's wheels as they were very close to looking chrome.

I just squeezed the Best in Class for the R. Was very close, the judges spent half hour or so going between mine and ICs (Ian) R and they said at the time there's barely anything in it. :)

[T5frankie]

any photos?

[V70 Graham]

any photos?

Loads mate, some great cars there, just uploading a few to PB.....will post laters.

[Santa]

Congrats guys :)

[Sharkey R]

Couple of piccies I took,

ICs S60 R. Barely anything between mine and his.

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/National%20BKV%202013/DSC04409.jpg (http://s1058.photobucket.com/user/SharkeyR/media/National%20BKV%202013/DSC04409.jpg.html)
http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/National%20BKV%202013/DSC04405.jpg (http://s1058.photobucket.com/user/SharkeyR/media/National%20BKV%202013/DSC04405.jpg.html)

A couple of nice 850s

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/National%20BKV%202013/DSC04437.jpg (http://s1058.photobucket.com/user/SharkeyR/media/National%20BKV%202013/DSC04437.jpg.html)
http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/National%20BKV%202013/DSC04436.jpg (http://s1058.photobucket.com/user/SharkeyR/media/National%20BKV%202013/DSC04436.jpg.html)
http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/National%20BKV%202013/DSC04433.jpg (http://s1058.photobucket.com/user/SharkeyR/media/National%20BKV%202013/DSC04433.jpg.html)

One for Frankie

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/National%20BKV%202013/DSC04430.jpg (http://s1058.photobucket.com/user/SharkeyR/media/National%20BKV%202013/DSC04430.jpg.html)

And I guess my VOC subscription has covered the cost of these :)

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/National%20BKV%202013/DSC04463.jpg (http://s1058.photobucket.com/user/SharkeyR/media/National%20BKV%202013/DSC04463.jpg.html)

[T5frankie]

well done mate, your s60r is lovely, wanna swap it for an 850?

[Sharkey R]

well done mate, your s60r is lovely, wanna swap it for an 850?

Cheers Frankie, um nah I'll pass on that one for the moment. :)

[stribo]

Well done mate, don't pass up Frankie's offer so quickly, his 850's mint. ;)

[T5frankie]

Well done mate, don't pass up Frankie's offer so quickly, his 850's mint. ;)

it is, thank you steve and alot quicker too :rotfl:

[Sharkey R]

Well done mate, don't pass up Frankie's offer so quickly, his 850's mint. ;)

Well according to the judges, apparently so is mine :p

[stribo]

Well according to the judges, apparently so is mine :p

Yeah, mint green ;)

[Sharkey R]

It was that close between our cars that the judges were on their knees looking under the cars at the sills and exhausts etc. They were really thorough this time round.

[Sharkey R]

Yeah, mint green ;)

Flash Green, Tango man! :)

[stribo]

I hope you took the cuddly toys out of the windscreen. ;)

[Sharkey R]

I hope you took the cuddly toys out of the windscreen. ;)

Nope, they are always in there. Plus one of the judges was female so maybe that swayed her :)

[V70 Graham]

Once upon a time two brave VPC'ers ventured into the world of VOC.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010691_zps233b6880.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010691_zps233b6880.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010694_zps92c326f7.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010694_zps92c326f7.jpg.html)

[Harvey]

It was that close between our cars that the judges were on their knees looking under the cars at the sills and exhausts etc. They were really thorough this time round.

Well done that man,nice to see the sun came out to play as well,and the grass was cut couldn't ask for more.

[stribo]

Is that Doorman's car in the backround?

[V70 Graham]

James's V70 R, a lovely carbon fibre bonnet (for M-R-P) and the V/S/C class winners engine bay.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010696_zpsa0738007.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010696_zpsa0738007.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010698_zps45a225f0.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010698_zps45a225f0.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010700_zpsd41fc2ad.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010700_zpsd41fc2ad.jpg.html)

[V70 Graham]

Is that Doorman's car in the backround?

Nope :biggrin:

[V70 Graham]

Runner up in the V/S/C class, with 15" wheels :icon_soap though I must say the paintwork on this car was better than mine.....and the same colour too.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010701_zps5c32e6cd.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010701_zps5c32e6cd.jpg.html)

[Sharkey R]

Is that Doorman's car in the backround?

Nah Doorman wasn't in attendance

[V70 Graham]

An S70 and winner (only entrant) in the XC90 Class.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010702_zps228d3d40.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010702_zps228d3d40.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010708_zps3af70d94.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010708_zps3af70d94.jpg.html)

[Sharkey R]

Well done that man,nice to see the sun came out to play as well,and the grass was cut couldn't ask for more.

Thanks mate :)

[stribo]

Nah Doorman wasn't in attendance
And Graham still couldn't win. :hilarious You should have come racing mate. ;)

[Harvey]

Once upon a time two brave VPC'ers ventured into the world of VOC.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010691_zps233b6880.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010691_zps233b6880.jpg.html)



Graham he wasn't still trying to flog of that old S60R again,what was in the windscreen this time.:rotfl:

[V70 Graham]

Gav's Blackie, a T5R Gul and a nice Red 850, there was not 1 Saffy to be seen !

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010718_zpsb7dd4e56.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010718_zpsb7dd4e56.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010719_zps5ce98671.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010719_zps5ce98671.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010720_zpsb5f7989f.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010720_zpsb5f7989f.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010721_zps2c8e8117.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010721_zps2c8e8117.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010722_zpsd638a236.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010722_zpsd638a236.jpg.html)

[V70 Graham]

Graham he wasn't still trying to flog of that old S60R again,what was in the windscreen this time.:rotfl:

Entrance form, I have offered Steve £1250 for his car.....he's thinking about it.

[V70 Graham]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010728_zps8de778c2.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010728_zps8de778c2.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010729_zps1401f6af.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010729_zps1401f6af.jpg.html)

[V70 Graham]

A lovely V90, up for sale at £2900 iirc

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010731_zpsb5ed10fe.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010731_zpsb5ed10fe.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010732_zps46e51e82.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010732_zps46e51e82.jpg.html)

[V70 Graham]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010734_zps9424d587.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010734_zps9424d587.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010735_zps7070e897.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010735_zps7070e897.jpg.html)

[V70 Graham]

My fave car of the day (coupe), a Volvo Ambulance, and 'Best of Show' winner.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010742_zps01b24664.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010742_zps01b24664.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010747_zps7c31318c.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010747_zps7c31318c.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010750_zps01bc8672.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010750_zps01bc8672.jpg.html)

[T5frankie]

Gav's Blackie, a T5R Gul and a nice Red 850, there was not 1 Saffy to be seen !

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010718_zpsb7dd4e56.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010718_zpsb7dd4e56.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010719_zps5ce98671.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010719_zps5ce98671.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010720_zpsb5f7989f.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010720_zpsb5f7989f.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010721_zps2c8e8117.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010721_zps2c8e8117.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010722_zpsd638a236.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010722_zpsd638a236.jpg.html)

gavs blackie, you sure?

[V70 Graham]

As you already know, Steve won the S60 class, and rightly so, his car is immaculate, and we came away with a 'Highly Commended' which we are very pleased with, a great day out and special thanks go to External Error (Stewart) who came along to support us.

Here are the winners.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010757_zpsa4c74870.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010757_zpsa4c74870.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010759_zps18005ed2.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010759_zps18005ed2.jpg.html)

[V70 Graham]

One last pic, Anne took on the way home of Steve's car, she took it through the sun strip on the windscreen (by accident) but I think it's a great photo.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/photo_zps1d1c15e9.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/photo_zps1d1c15e9.jpg.html)

[T5frankie]

exactly what is the average age of this group? looks like you two are the only non pensioners, and to think volvos are "old mans cars" lol

[V70 Graham]

gavs blackie, you sure?

Maybe not, but it was in good nick.

[V70 Graham]

exactly what is the average age of this group? looks like you two are the only non pensioners, and to think volvos are "old mans cars" lol

Some of them were a bit 'doddery' to be fair, but we met some decent enough people today.

[Sharkey R]

One last pic, Anne took on the way home of Steve's car, she took it through the sun strip on the windscreen (by accident) but I think it's a great photo.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/photo_zps1d1c15e9.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/photo_zps1d1c15e9.jpg.html)

I like that pic although it looks like I'm stationary on an empty motorway lol

[stribo]

As you already know, Steve won the S60 class, and rightly so, his car is immaculate, and we came away with a 'Highly Commended' which we are very pleased with, a great day out and special thanks go to External Error (Stewart) who came along to support us.

Here are the winners.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010757_zpsa4c74870.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010757_zpsa4c74870.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010759_zps18005ed2.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010759_zps18005ed2.jpg.html)

I see you're still picking up you wife's trophies. ;)

[M-R-P]

Well done lads, cars looked spot on :)

Great pics although I didn't see any ex - plods... That's why I don't bother with shows like that lol.

[smithy]

Nice pics there lads I wanted to be there but car wasn't ready again but next defo

[JUDGENINJA]

Looks like you had an excellent day..

[Kingsford G]

Lots of nice cars there.Well done Sharkey and congrats mate.

[t5steve]

well done boys...............and to think the voc didn't want to invite vpc this year..................in your face.................

[partsforvolvos.com]

Runner up in the V/S/C class, with 15" wheels :icon_soap though I must say the paintwork on this car was better than mine.....and the same colour too.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010701_zps5c32e6cd.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010701_zps5c32e6cd.jpg.html)

The owner of this car just came to see me this morning. Nice finish on the wheels.

[V70 Graham]

The owner of this car just came to see me this morning. Nice finish on the wheels.

Yeah but they are only 15" and he has a beige interior and it's an auto ! not even a proper car lol, out of all the cars I've seen at the Southern and National ours is the best manual P1 by a mile ;)

[partsforvolvos.com]

Personally, i would have forced u both into entering the modified section anyway ............. :hilarious

[V70 Graham]

Personally, i would have forced u both into entering the modified section anyway ............. :hilarious

:shhh:

[T5frankie]

The owner of this car just came to see me this morning. Nice finish on the wheels.

sorry but that car is chod, you were robbed graham

[V70 Graham]

sorry but that car is chod, you were robbed graham

In fairness his paintwork was better than mine, all depends on what the judges are looking for I suppose.

[V70 Graham]

.....you were robbed graham

.....and I think stribo robbed you too yesterday mate :wink:

[T5frankie]

In fairness his paintwork was better than mine, all depends on what the judges are looking for I suppose.

chrome spinners by the look of it lol

[T5frankie]

.....and I think stribo robbed you too yesterday mate :wink:

he got lucky mate good job he didnt line up in any of the other 3 races i had lol

[V70 Graham]

chrome spinners by the look of it lol

Hahaha they weren't spinners, some people liked them, not my cup of tea tbh.

[stribo]

he got lucky mate good job he didnt line up in any of the other 3 races i had lol

Wouldn't have made any difference, you obviously don't perform well under pressure. :lol: :hilarious

[stribo]

.....and i think stribo robbed you too yesterday mate :wink:

§§§§§§ :p

[T5frankie]

Wouldn't have made any difference, you obviously don't perform well under pressure. :lol: :hilarious

i performed very well racing the forums fastest s60r and winning both times

[Harvey]

In fairness his paintwork was better than mine, all depends on what the judges are looking for I suppose.

A couple of Volvo owners club stickers,tee shirt,tie,cap,grill badge,& a bit more chrome bits.if you had that lot you would have walked it.

[V70 Graham]

A couple of Volvo owners club stickers,tee shirt,tie,cap,grill badge,& a bit more chrome bits.if you had that lot you would have walked it.

Hahahaha yeah, I also forgot the tartan rug and werthers

[stribo]

i performed very well racing the forums fastest s60r and winning both times
Must be me then. ;)

[T5frankie]

Must be me then. ;)

its ok santa pod will be here soon

[stribo]

its ok santa pod will be here soon

I'm looking forward to it, BTW you still haven't changed your status, I have though. :D

[Dangerous Dave]

Some lovely shiny cars there :)

Not sure on the chrome add on bits on the 740 and S90, looks a bit OTT :/

[partsforvolvos.com]

Some lovely shiny cars there :)

Not sure on the chrome add on bits on the 740 and S90, looks a bit OTT :/

definately !!!! i already made a mental note not to order any of THOSE ....................... urgh

[V70 Graham]

definately !!!! i already made a mental note not to order any of THOSE ....................... urgh

I'll have to order mine elsewhere then lol

[partsforvolvos.com]

sorry, i have to draw the line somewhere..........

[doorman]

Well done Steve and Graham, looks like you all had a great time, cars looked fantastic, I reckon I would have had some serious competition had I have turned up. Who won 1st & 2nd in the V70 class then? Sorry, won't be able to make the softies this weekend, perhaps next time.
All the best lads.
David

[V70 Graham]

Thank you David, page 4 of this thread shows the winner and runner up, the winners car is a silver S70 and is on the same post as the picture of James's car (I only got the engine bay) runner up was the V70 which was the same colour as mine.
Not wishing to blow smoke too far up your exhaust, you would have been ok had you made the trip.

I still maintain my (wife's) car is the best manual gearbox car lol

Shame you can't make Sunday, always next month.

[bonelorry]

Damn that Gul 854 T5R looks very clean, Looks like I have some serious competition!

[iancho]

Well done Steve it was closer than ever this time... Graham you were robbed mate, I stand by my words... You have the best MANUAL in the country. Congrats to both of you though for flying the Flag for VPC.

[V70 Graham]

Full list of winners, VPCUK members highlighted :redface:

PV

1st Andrew Marshall PV444 Maroon 374 YUH
2nd Peter Roberts PV544 Blue GAD 834



120

1st Fred Winborn AMAZON Sand RPN 463G
2nd Chris Parker 122S Grey ANH 399B
Highly Commended Simon Gill



1800

1st Neil Murray 1800E White WUF337H
2nd Chris Shaw 1800E White UUT969H



140/160

1st David Sutton 164E Gold OAH 299H
2nd Mark Messenger 164TE Turquoise SAA 521M



200

1st George Coelho 262C Gold ZG 73148
2nd Douglas Hughes 240 Blue D732 8KD
Highly Commended Peter Hancox



300/66

1st Steve Painter 360GLT Silver F266 WAF
2nd Sion Hudson 340DL Red B168 DTU
Highly Commended Sion Hudson



Working Car

1st Margaret Cantle 480 Celeb Maroon N128 DTP
2nd Pat Fripp 940 Grey P781 XJO



Pre MOT

1st Terry Pearmain V50 Red TP60 TES
2nd Malcolm Straiton C30 White AU60 YAY


700/900

1st Simon Poole 960 Red N871 VVR
2nd Leslie Riddle 960 Green 960 ZAU
Highly Commended Paul Doodson


400

1st Jeffrey Turnbull 460GLE Green J331 MRT
2nd John Carter 480ES Red G991 GWH
Highly Commended John Denmead



S/V40 Pre 2004

1st Trevor Lowe V40 Red P714 GEJ
2nd Terence Cricket V40 Blue BG51 AWR


850

1st Robert Reid 850 GLT Blue J817 NDX
2nd Adam Kay 850 T5R Yellow M165 TFC
Highly Commended Dean Norman


Non Standard

1st David Seaton 740GL Red B863 GUL
2nd Colin Hughes 760 Purple/Silver F833 NPK


S/V40/V50/C30 Post 2004

1st Alan O'Reilly C30SE Blue A17 ORG
2nd David Brown C30T5 Black RJ07 ESE


S80

1st Paul Wildsmith S80 Exec Grey S80 PSW
2nd Steve Malkin S80SE Red D10 MTM
Highly Commended Chris Ridley


S/V/C70 Pre 2004

1st Peter Flinders S70 Silver H24 CRY
2nd Robert Davidson V70 Green S746 AAR
Highly Commended Graham Waters


S60

1st Steve Sharkey S60R Green S6 0RU
2nd Iain Collinson S60R Green **** ***


C/V70 2004 Onwards

1st Andrew Morris V70 Titanium V70ALM
2nd David Webster XC70 Red V21 DRW
Higly Commended Patricia Skillicorn-Orgill


XC90

1st Godfrey Barker XC90R Red M90 GJB


Longest Journey UK

1st Godfrey Barker (317 miles from Peebles)


Best in Show

1st Neil Murray 1800E White WUF 337H
2nd Chris Shaw 1800E White UUT 969H

[stribo]

Think you'll find that should say Annemarie Waters, unless you entered your Golf. :P

[iancho]

Next year Graham :smile:

[V70 Graham]

Next year Graham :smile:

Hmmm....can't see it Ian, my paintwork is not 100% and while my car is relatively clean, some of the VOC boys have a lot more time on their hands than me.

[iancho]

I now know what you mean from our conversations Graham, neither you nor I have the time to compete at that level... Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't the winner have his engine out and cleaned all of the bay inside? Plus he was retired...

A few "Highly Commended" Trophies on the mantelpiece and a bit of fun as I know you don't take it too seriously is never going to hurt anyone, plus it's a good day out... and a good advertisement for other clubs to see that VPC can stand alone even though we weren't invited (again!)

[V70 Graham]

I now know what you mean from our conversations Graham, neither you nor I have the time to compete at that level... Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't the winner have his engine out and cleaned all of the bay inside? Plus he was retired...

A few "Highly Commended" Trophies on the mantelpiece and a bit of fun as I know you don't take it too seriously is never going to hurt anyone, plus it's a good day out... and a good advertisement for other clubs to see that VPC can stand alone even though we weren't invited (again!)

Not 100% sure he was retired but he certainly hasn't worked 16 of the last 17 days like I have lol, I have only driven the car once this month, looking forward to taking her out Sunday to Avon.

To be honest when I told people I was from VPC I didn't get any negative feedback, we are all in it for the cars and I think some even appreciated the work I had put in.

As you say it's all a bit of fun, BKV this year, round the track at Silverstone at last years TRAX, I just see the car (and myself) as an all-rounder, who knows maybe try my hand on 'the strip' !

[iancho]

Your a valuable member of VPC Graham as you say an 'All Rounder' you have really gotten into the Spirit of everything the site has to offer and given yourself wholeheartedly to being an active member in every sense of the word...

The Strip is beckoning is all eventually.... It's only a matter of time... !