bertious Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) Hiya all! After watching Colin Mcrae on Channel 2 the other night I was thinking we should organise a SIDC etc drive out and national meet! We could charge each member £5.00 that would go towards Colin Mcrae's family charity! Just thinking we could do our part to show he hasn't been forgot for how he transformed rallying and how he has inspired many others to get into it and or just enjoy cars! Am I flogging a dead horse or could I be on to something??? Cheers All Edited January 31, 2013 by bertious Link to comment
dabiscuit Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Maybe even ask the charity themselves if they'll support it? Link to comment
johnmacdonald Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Bertious, I don't think you are flogging a dead horse, far from it. Very good idea - still remember with fondness being a small part of the Richard Burns Lands End - John o' Groats remorial relay in 2006. Huge success and raised lots of cash for his charitable fund. Like that event, it would need to be organised in regional stints? Link to comment
bertious Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 that's a good idea Will be happy to give them a shout if people are happy to do the drive! Link to comment
dabiscuit Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Maybe do a cross Britain time trial with a track attack at the end Link to comment
bertious Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Bertious, I don't think you are flogging a dead horse, far from it. Very good idea - still remember with fondness being a small part of the Richard Burns Lands End - John o' Groats remorial relay in 2006. Huge success and raised lots of cash for his charitable fund. Like that event, it would need to be organised in regional stints? :D :D cool!! just think it could show presence and that he'd gone but not forgot I think with planning etc it could be a good day! If the regional organises were on board then it would make things a lot easier to organise. not sure where or when it could be done but that comes with planning Link to comment
bertious Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Maybe do a cross Britain time trial with a track attack at the end not a bad idea Link to comment
howard a Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Just noticed there's a vote button at the start of this thread, had to be a 'YES'. If you've missed it, have a look and vote. Link to comment
bertious Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 LOL!! Completely forgot to mention (My bad) could people vote, if they would be happy to join in! (First Post) Mr Terry Butcher (SpecT) is also happy to help organise our end - The Good old South West lot! Link to comment
spect Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Yep I will help, but it will need a lot of folks doing their bit to make this work Chris and I have been chatting a bit about this and it is early days yet so we will gauge interest and then start the ball rolling. Regional organisers I need your help too!! Link to comment
bertious Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 exactly what terry said!! already said it to terry but cheers for the help! and welcome everyone else to throw their input in Link to comment
spect Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I am looking at July or August, but everyone needs to understand that these things cost money and also may take a lot of time to get organised with the intended location!! Link to comment
chrishornsey29 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 August would be an amazing time, higher chance of awesome weather..! I watched the Documentary the other day and it made me proud to be a Subaru Impreza owner and enthusiast.. Colin McRae was / is a legend and I would love to show my support towards his familys charity Link to comment
kjh_wrx Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I'm up for a bit of this. I'm out in east yorkshire but I would gladly offer any help required to make this happen Link to comment
johnmacdonald Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Going back to the 2006 RB memorial relay, wife and I joined the Cambridgeshire SIDC contingent at A1 Baldock services - then down the A1 to meet with the Essex lads & lasses. Then M25/M40 to Prodrive at Banbury. For all who attended, it was a quite awesome event, but Prodrive or the town of Banbury just couldn't cope! Anybody have any contacts at Prodrive? Just a thought... John Link to comment
dabiscuit Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I have a time consuming job. The above post would suit me brilliantly. I'm only 5 minutes from that services. I'm not sure pro drive would approve. They have ceased their association with Subaru and road cars A Subaru track day at Rockingham might suit. It's not far from the prodrive place Link to comment
spect Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I am already organising things with Subaru UK. Maybe this will tie in with the swansong of the Impreza sales in the UK. Link to comment
spect Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 This has to be affordable to as many people as possible as well, we need maximum numbers. Link to comment
spect Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 This has to be affordable to as many people as possible as well, we need maximum numbers. Link to comment
bertious Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Update: I have contacted the Colin Mcrae Vision Charity in reference to them showing support for the event, Just waiting feedback from them and then will let everyone know! Link to comment
stum450n Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Good work guys, a cracking idea and certainly a worthwhile cause! If you need a hand or input, please do say the word - the Newquay run in 2011 was organised in less than 30 days and we even ended up with international news coverage so if its handled correctly, this could be an absolutely incredible event! Link to comment
bertious Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 cheers for the offer fella! will be calling on all SIDC members we think! but if it all goes well, a bit of coverage in True Grip would be cool Link to comment
mugs Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 i'm well up for this. i have quite a lot of experience at organising drive outs so i would be happy to help in any way i can. Link to comment
dabiscuit Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I know of a few scooby drivers in my line of work I can try and get involved. I'll certainly put the feelers out. Maybe a series of simultaneous track days for scoobies only, with a proportion of the money going to the charity could be an idea. Along with Subaru UK help too. I guess it depends on numbers. Link to comment
bakerzone Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I'm up for this, if anyone needs me to do anything just let me know and I'll jump straight in Link to comment
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