dougieboy Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I saw the McRae vision stall from the window when i was working on a job across the road at george square,but the time i finished work and came out it was all getting packed away and never even got a chance to have a look at the cars either. well gutted Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 The big news at the moment is that Campbell Roy, Colin's business manager and our 'boss'at the Vision, has signed up as the Sporting Manager of the Mini WRC team. He'll be great at the role and we're excited about how the Mini will fare this season. Campbell was the first person that represented the McRae family that we spoke to when the Gathering was just an idea, and I remember quaking at the thought of meeting him at Jerviswood. Click for article in Autosport Grant will be at the Granite rally this weekend, with a fresh stock of jackets and fleeces, which had to be replenished after fans at the Snowman cleaned us out Our diary for May is busy, 14 May = Rallyshow at Cornbury 21 May = Scottish Motor Show 28 May = Jim Clark We've also confirmed our attendance at Goodwood Festival of Speed, my favourite show from last year Link to comment
badbaz Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Busy people!! When is Goodwood Imy, I've wanted to go for a while now Link to comment
the squiggle Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Busy people!! When is Goodwood Imy, I've wanted to go for a while now 1st, 2nd and 3rd of July It really is petrolhead nirvana Everying internal combustion powered from The Wacky Racers to F1 machinary from a bygone era is not only on show but put through thier paces up the hill. The rally paddock has every notable rally car ever made from Hopkirks old Mini to Grp B S4's to fire breathing Quattros that Mr Rohrl used to peddle up the Col d Turini Even if i was not helping out i would certainly be making this an annual pilgramage, it is that good Link to comment
lewisscoob Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Are you guys going to be at scrutineering or service this weekend? Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 Are you guys going to be at scrutineering or service this weekend? Won't know until 2pm this afternoon, will try and post here once Grant finds out Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 The Vision unit will be at the Start Finish line tomorrow at Altins Hotel Pop by and see Grant if you're passing Link to comment
stum450n Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Our diary for May is busy, 14 May = Rallyshow at Cornbury 21 May = Scottish Motor Show 28 May = Jim Clark Will no doubt see you guys at Cornbury then Link to comment
lewisscoob Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 The Vision unit will be at the Start Finish line tomorrow at Altins Hotel Pop by and see Grant if you're passing Ah grand, I'll pop in by in the RA tomorrow then! Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 The Rally Show, Cornbury, 14-15 May Grant and I were at the Rally Show at the weekend. It was quite quiet compared to last year's event, the change in location from Chatsworth to Cornbury may have been a factor. The Mini WRC and the Prodrive team were there and we got a chance to see and hear the new car the Vision stand with the Pirelli simulator Subaru Legacy and Sierra Cosworth Jimmy with Dani Sordo. We tried to sell Dani a pair of trainers but he didn't like them... but at least he wore our hat! Dani, with Jimmy and DR the Prodrive car trailer and DR's Aston Martin the Mini WRC I was fortunate enough to be offered a pax around the rally stage in the Mini next to Dani... just as well I brought my overalls with me waiting to get on track. The Mini had such power and the noise inside the cabin was immense. Dani was familiar with the track and flung the car around the corners and chicanes so fast the lap ended in the blink of an eye. our next event is the Scottish Motor Show at Knockhill this weekend. Link to comment
stum450n Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Where were you guys set up at Cornbury then?!? Didn't see you Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Where were you guys set up at Cornbury then?!? Didn't see you Stu, we were behind the burger vans, opposite the toilets, towards the start line for the rally stage. Not ideal, as the way the burger vans were fanned out it wasn't obvious that there were other stalls behind them Sales were quieter than expected but selling passenger rides with Jimmy in the Sierra helped, and Mini/Prodrive kindly donated some rides in the Mini with Dani on the Sunday, which boosted our fundraising. Link to comment
scoobywho Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 That wee mini better be paving the way for a new subaru. Hopefully if they try again they dont put a serial smasher like ken block in it Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 other Vision news includes preparing for the opening of the new Riverside museum in Glasgow. They've got a Colin McRae display and L555BAT will be available for viewing. There's a grand opening on 21 June and there are plans to put on a show/display as part of this. Click here for further info on Glasgow's museum page It might be worth doing a group day trip to this later in the year. Link to comment
wilky Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Im loving the mini! I hope they bring out a prodrive version of the 4WD version! Link to comment
marky.t.s Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Nice one Imy,you're looking the part in the overalls and a pax lap with a WRC driver,happy days ;-)) Link to comment
x444wrx Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Great pictures the mini looks pretty cool!! Link to comment
BalliSTIc Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 The Countryman's a minger in standard road rig. WRC version more than makes up. Imy, is that what you're wearing for the wedding? Looks the part! *lol* Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 ola folks Nicky Grist and his team won the golf event and the evening dinner/auction went well. Nicky's speech included a story of how Colin participated in a similar charity event back in 2005. Apparently Colin doesn't do golf... he was more taken with the golf buggy than golf clubs... he managed to get rid of the limiter on the buggy and was hooning along the golf course and pathways lol We're gearing up for a busy 3 week spell now, we've the Lost Boys Rally at Crossford, near Lanark this weekend (18/19 June) then we'll be at the Scottish Rally in Dumfries (25 June) and then its off to Goodwood Festival of Speed (30 June/3 July) We'll be up at the Forest stage this year. This year's theme is 50 years of the Jag E-Type, as well as the 60th anniversary since Jaguar first won at the gruelling Le Mans 24 Hours race. They're also celebrating 100 Years of the Indianapolis 500, 100 Years of the Isle of Man TT Mountain Course and 20 Years of Super Touring The poor retail unit needed to be serviced last week. We'd hauled it up and down the country so much last year that there were cracks in the chassis and we were really lucky it didnt snap we've now got DiRT 3 loaded into our gaming simulator and will be running the DBox chair at Crossford this weekend. Codemasters have released a pack featuring the MkII, and all proceeds from the downloads go to the charity. phew! imy x Link to comment
scooby222 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 wow! action packed month ahead as usual then!! will take a swing by tomorrow if im in the area, is it quite easy to find? Link to comment
the squiggle Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 wow! action packed month ahead as usual then!! will take a swing by tomorrow if im in the area, is it quite easy to find? Crossford is about the size of a packet of Wotsits and the Clyde Valley Park with its ickle railway is the only thing in it. Coming from Lanark, enter the village and turn right over the single track bridge then right after the bridge into the park. The noisy Legacy is coming along for the day as well just hope the weather holds up Link to comment
scoobywho Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Imy the car looks great on the stand at the riverside Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 Imy the car looks great on the stand at the riverside hmm Grant saw it on Wed and we're not too happy with it. The stand didn't look complete and BAT just looked odd without a backdrop I wish they took up our offer to use the replica Start Finish ramp that Strike made for us for the cheque presentation at Chester, that would have made an impact. Link to comment
scooby222 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 yea that would have looked amazing! cant believe they turned that down Link to comment
thefastone Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 perhaps they have plans for it already and they haven't sorted it out yet? Even then it would be a bit crap if they were to unveil an unfinished stand... Link to comment
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