micra_wrc Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 the first event that the McRae Vision are attending in 2011 is the Glasgow start point of the Rallye Monte Carlo Historique rally on Thursday 27 Jan. Around 50 teams will start from Blytheswood Sq and, after going through control in Paisley, will travel through Kilmarnock, Dumfries, Scotch Corner then down to Dover, bound for France. The Vision retail unit will be at George Square. Come along and experience the festivities Click for info on RallyBuzz site Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 I'm going to stop posting in here about what we get up to with the Vision events. It just feels like I'm just talking to an empty room or going on about it to folk that are not interested. I'll keep my updates to my Facebook page cheers, Imy Link to comment
gus the bus Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Please dont stop them Imy. I personally read your McRae Vision posts and like to hear what events you are at. Jim Clark Rally? anything more before then? Link to comment
mikeyb13 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Please dont stop them Imy. I personally read your McRae Vision posts and like to hear what events you are at. Link to comment
the squiggle Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) Statistically the first 3 years of any charities existance is the toughest. I am pretty sure no one on here wants the Colin McRae Vision to be one of the charities that fail within that period. The money raised goes directly to causes around the world relating to children. Examples of donations inc a kitted out ambulance for Yorkhill, an X-Ray unit in Argentina, a Forester Paramedic response vehicle for Fife region, a substantial donation to a childrens charity in Czech Republic and many others. The Ayrton Senna foundation started off by selling t-shrts at kart tracks around Rio and is now a global charity that has been going since Ayrton's untimely demise. Imy and myself do this to help the charity get to a point where it can carry on into future growing stonger and stronger, personally i will carry on till my health dictates otherwise. We receive no payment for attending these shows and even sometimes pay our own way as every little bit helps. What we need is likeminded fans to help us achieve what we all want and that is for Colins legacy to live on and to benefit children around the world as well as local causes One thing that would help enourmously is to join the Flat Out club. The benefits from joining are worth the joining fee alone and if you raise money for charity benefits get better and ranging from a unique club clothing, a limited print of Colin in his Subaru or Focus by Fran Healy to the top benefit of a run in one of Colins many cars the charity have at its disposal For information on what events the charities retail unit will be at and if we will be bringing any cars along will be posted here by either Imy or myself. Any other information about future plans will be posted on colinmcrae.com Next event is the Borders rally down in Jedburgh. If In Doubt.............Flat Out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JisYzYC57U4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kli07_qcaOM&playnext=1&list=PL1C9B905F62C1A8C4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzDJarUL6NU&feature=related I just need to watch these videos amongst others to remond myself why i carry on helping the charity establish itself Yours very sincerly Grant Edited February 28, 2011 by The Squiggle Link to comment
HairyDJ Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Keep them going please Imy - I read them and am still fascinated to see how the ball is rolling on and on .... Don't judge a thread by the number of replies, or even the read count - your subject lines keep the name and memories alive. Link to comment
jamesm Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 A lot of people, myself included, will see this thread as more of an update thread, on what you are doing, where you are going etc. By its very nature it might not generate a huge amount of replies but it will keep Colin McRae Vision in everyones minds. It is good to know what events you are at so as we can pop in and say hello. Only really managed that once myself though. Grant and Imy, you guys together with the other volunteers, do an fantistic job. Keep up the good work, and keep us updated. Link to comment
gus the bus Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 One thing that would help enourmously is to join the Flat Out club. The benefits from joining are worth the joining fee alone Indeed it is, thats why I joined. Well worth the £25 Keep up the great work folks! Link to comment
StrikE Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Indeed it is, thats why I joined. Well worth the £25 Keep up the great work folks! That's why i joined the day it came out too Who is Imy anyway, a new lassie? Link to comment
marko72 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Me n shaz had planned to go to George Square but didnt make it in the end...our bad. Please keep up the good work and the updates. Link to comment
cruz104 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Hi Imy/Grant Don't stop posting in here whatever you do, i promise from now on every time i see it i will post a comment and If i dont i will donate some cash for failing to post!! no pressure now then Everyone has been a bit quiet on this wee run in Wales for the Charity is anyone from Scotland going? Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 A lot of people, myself included, will see this thread as more of an update thread, on what you are doing, where you are going etc. By its very nature it might not generate a huge amount of replies but it will keep Colin McRae Vision in everyones minds. ok then, seems that folk are lurking and at least reading the updates I'll udpate my first post with the events we're attending and details of cars that will be there. John, the Subaru weekender is happening. We'll be taking the unit and probably one of the cars to it. I know that Prodrive are supporting the event and we're trying to convince them to bring N1 WRC to the show. We'll be going there for the Sunday show, will give the Saturday tour around Wales a miss. We've already done 3 shows in 2011: Monte Carlo - George Sq Glasgow is the closest location that we've traded at so far Snowman - heavy weight jackets and beanies sold very well. Thanks to GMac and Scooby222's crowd for helping Grant out at that event Race Retro & drivers ball - didn't really sell that much as we were located next to the jumble sale The drivers ball was great, I'll put up some stories and pictures later. Imy x Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 ok, seems I can't edit my first post Calendar of Vision events 2011: 19 Mar 2011 ... Border Counties Rally ... Jedburgh, Scottish Borders 16 Apr 2011 ... Granite City Rally ... Aberdeen, Grampian 14 –15 May ... Rallyshow ... Cornbury 21 –22 May ... Scottish Motorshow ... Knockhill Fife 27 - 29 May ... Jim Clark Rally ... Kelso, Scottish Borders 19 June ... The Lost Boys Rally ... Lanark 25 Jun ... Scottish Rally ... Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway 30 June -3 July ... Goodwood Festival of Speed 17 July ... Total Jap Scotland ... Knockhill 24 July ... Subaru Weekender ... Wales 6 Aug ... Speyside Stages ... Elgin, Moray 3 Sep ... Merrick Forest Stages ... Wigtown, Newton Stewart 17 Sept ... Rallyday ... Castle Coombe 1 Oct ... McRae Forest Stages ... Perth, Perth & Kinross Link to comment
scooby222 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 il be at a good few of those either spectating or helping if im needed its a good cause and great gear - which reminds me, need to get myorder in for the purple shoes no i know my freakishly small feet size! Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Race Retro event was down near Coventry. Jimmy was driving in the rally stage and Bill Gwynne Motorsport brought along the 92 Legacy that they restored and look after We also had the Pirelli simulator on our stand and brought along the Sierra Cosworth and the retail unit The evening dinner was a fundraising event for the Vision, hosted by Kevin Furbar I think Grant and I were just in awe of some of the names and faces that were there and were happy to just be in the background and absorb everything. dancing girls Nicky Grist giving the after dinner speech and winner of Colin's "Ford Martini" overalls, with Jimmy, Hollie and Alison. The woman in the red is Gemma somebody, a TV presenter on something or other one of the games in between courses was to see who could make the best paper aeroplane. Each table had to nominate an "engineer" to build it and a "pilot" to go up to the front and fly it can anyone guess who was the engineer at our table? Link to comment
cruz104 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Knowing you either Dave Lapworth, Ross Brawn or Paul Howarth? Link to comment
empty_heed Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 keep them coming imy their defo not a waste of time Link to comment
the squiggle Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Well done John,prize for you shall be sorted Just need to narrow down what 1 out of the 3 it is. ...........and yes i did try and pester said engineer with technical questions about the new Mini project Link to comment
lewisscoob Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 When you guys are up for the Granite City Rally - where will you be? Up at thistle altens? I'll pop round to say hello if I'm in town! Link to comment
s25yme Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 19 Mar 2011 ... Border Counties Rally ... Jedburgh, Scottish Borders My first Subaru adventure this year, looking forward to the drive from Sunny Stonehouse , Lanark, Pebbles n on Jedburgh, excellent round surface and flowing bends, beautiful scenery can't wait and at the end of that is rallying Link to comment
mk1cos Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Indeed it is, thats why I joined. Well worth the £25 Keep up the great work folks! also joined Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 Thanks for the support guys Grant will be taking the unit to all SRC rounds this year. Lewis, not sure where we'll be for the Granite, either scrutineering or service area probablt. Stuart, hope you get to see some rally action today. Link to comment
pec0 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Imy - I am one of the guilty ones who likes to read the forums but don't often contribute. Bought my 1st scooby in 2005 and still have it, joined sidc at the same time and renew each year. I was also part of the convoy to Banbury in 2008 and the experience will stay with me forever. Don't stop posting updates - you and Grant are the backbone of the scottish scoobies - I have always enjoyed your posts please keep going! Cheers Peco Link to comment
s25yme Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Hi Imy, Caroline and I had a great time on Saturday, the drive down was excellent, teaching Caroline how to read a map was lol but without her there I be . Chatted to Grant and John on the van before heading off into the wilderness, it was a very exciting day, Caroline gave all my favourite sweeties to the kids lol Im a great one for reading post but not for writing so as many have said before please dont be discouraged by lack of response. Shame you had to work on Saturday hope you get out to play soon. Stuart Link to comment
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