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popey · Mar 10th, 2007, 06:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by picard (original)

well i have just got my mini sounds fun but i dont want to get it damaged. what kind of speed are we going to be travelling at ? if its too fast and some one brakes we could have the record for the biggest pile up !

have to see if i can get night off work first but deffo interested

The speed will be slow and steady, its not a race. Have faith in others (and maybe yourself

).

TallAndy · Mar 10th, 2007, 06:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original)

The speed will be slow and steady, its not a race. Have faith in others (and maybe yourself

).

Change your sig to say mypsace.com/djdavepope

popey · Mar 10th, 2007, 07:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by TallAndy (original)

Change your sig to say mypsace.com/djdavepope

South Shore Lad · Mar 10th, 2007, 10:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by woodman (original)

Hi Steve,we have contacted Guiness Book Of World Records over this and we are awaiting for conformation but we shouldnt have any problems with classic Mini"s-we will keep you updated though,best wishes.

Thanks Anthony. I'll keep it quiet with the classic folk I know, until confirmed, to avoid possible embarrassment!

Quote: Originally Posted by picard (original)

well i have just got my mini sounds fun but i dont want to get it damaged. what kind of speed are we going to be travelling at ? if its too fast and some one brakes we could have the record for the biggest pile up !

have to see if i can get night off work first but deffo interested

You should be OK!

I took my then 5 weeks old R56 MC on the Lancs Lanes Run at the end of January. Now that WAS pretty hairy in places! This event should be a different kettle of worms altogether though. By it's very nature I reckon everybody will be taking things pretty steady to keep safely in convoy. If the gap is to be about 2 car lenghts to meet the rules then it's looking like 20-30mph tops will be more than enough!

If the plan is to get a road closed then Lytham St Annes Way (which Woodmans opens onto) in the direction of South Shore would probably be ideal. This is a new road which no one will really miss at that time of night (diversions onto Whitehill Rd) and looping round the first roundabout might get in the required two miles with a few 'laps'. Or perhaps the police could just close the access onto Preston New Road long enough to allow the convoy to form and make its way in the direction of Kirkham (perhaps tricky now it's a single lane jobby). Or even onto the M55 like has already been said. Or reverse what I said above and shut Whitehhil Road...Anyway, I'm rambling/wildly guessing a bit here. Everyone at Woodmans and the police will be working their way through all the possible safe options without my meddling!!

SSL

PS - and, seeing as it's Blackpool, they could always shut the Golden Mile and do it twice!!!

picard · Mar 10th, 2007, 11:20 PM

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If the gap is to be about 2 car lenghts to meet the rules then it's looking like 20-30mph tops will be more than enough!

sounds ok then but did i read two car widths further up ?

anyways need to get night off work first and find some1 to come with me no way i am going on me billy

bengascoyne · Mar 10th, 2007, 11:21 PM

Has Alison been sending out emails to confirm shes recieved the details or not yet?? am unsure whether she's recieved mine, sent em about a week ago or so......... just checking, if she has been, i haven't had one so best resend my details . . . . . .

South Shore Lad · Mar 10th, 2007, 11:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by picard (original)

Code:

If the gap is to be about 2 car lenghts to meet the rules then it's looking like 20-30mph tops will be more than enough!

sounds ok then but did i read two car widths further up ?

anyways need to get night off work first and find some1 to come with me no way i am going on me billy

Yeah, I noticed the two car widths bit too. I'm guessing it's lengths - widths will mean having to drive at walking pace to avoid a bump won't it?

SSL

ALD0 · Mar 11th, 2007, 10:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bengascoyne (original)

Has Alison been sending out emails to confirm shes recieved the details or not yet?? am unsure whether she's recieved mine, sent em about a week ago or so......... just checking, if she has been, i haven't had one so best resend my details . . . . . .

I recieved a confirmation email mate, maybe send her another to double check?

Si

Prowse · Mar 11th, 2007, 10:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by South Shore Lad (original)

Yeah, I noticed the two car widths bit too. I'm guessing it's lengths - widths will mean having to drive at walking pace to avoid a bump won't it?

SSL

I think Chris is going to be checking this with the officials; I mentioned it to him the other evening. I think he's just done a typo and it will be lengths - this computer milarkey confuses him.

(sorry mate).

As for the speed, yes, EVERYONE will have to drive VERY slowly to avoid any bumps and to keep the distance between the cars within the regulations. Of course, once the two-mile police escorted stretch is completed you can drive as you would normally

.

ben__allen · Mar 11th, 2007, 01:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by TallAndy (original)

Change your sig to say mypsace.com/djdavepope

haha wetting myself at that one!!

CooperH · Mar 11th, 2007, 11:13 PM

Just sent a email to Alison

Probably be the day i open my new shop too

Can't miss this tho

ScottyBoy · Mar 12th, 2007, 11:02 AM

Im contemplating joining in im from the North East and would love to join in but its gunna be a 300 mile round trip so i need some convincing really!

its a great event thats taking place but i need to think on it more than likely ill register within the next week!

woodman · Mar 12th, 2007, 11:40 AM

Come on guys-we"ve got 94 confirmed entries so only a few more to go!!!

Just need to e-mail alison with contact details and reg no.etc.

Its all for charity so lets make it a big one!!

Woodmans Marketing! · Mar 12th, 2007, 01:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by South Shore Lad (original)

Devi's advocate an' all that at this stage, but are classics welcomed//invited/counted?

SSL

Hello,

Just had confirmation from Guinness World Records and both types of MINI are permitted to take part in the attempt.

So please do pass this on to anyone you think may like to join in!

I've also just had confirmation that a Guinness World Record Adjudicator will be present on the night so we'll have an instant decidion. If successful we'll be presented with a certificate there and then!

Lets get these numbers up!

Stevemac · Mar 12th, 2007, 01:33 PM

I Spoke to John Gilmore "Gilly" one of the presenters of Radio Lancs, he's got all the info and is going to give us a big plug this afternoon on his show....

woodman · Mar 12th, 2007, 02:15 PM

If anyone is listening to radio Lancs this afternoon our own Alison of Woodmans Sales Team is live on the radio show to generate some extra publicity!!

MJS · Mar 12th, 2007, 02:50 PM

Just put my name down, anyone from Burnley way up for a convoy ??

World Record Breaker · Mar 12th, 2007, 04:51 PM

just registered and were over a hundred now...spoke to alison and she said no more than 20mph is the speed limit

South Shore Lad · Mar 12th, 2007, 05:04 PM

Quote from Woodmans - Hello,

Just had confirmation from Guinness World Records and both types of MINI are permitted to take part in the attempt.

So please do pass this on to anyone you think may like to join in!

I've also just had confirmation that a Guinness World Record Adjudicator will be present on the night so we'll have an instant decidion. If successful we'll be presented with a certificate there and then!

Lets get these numbers up!

--- --- ---

Are any MINI2 ers also members of the British Mini Club (BMC)?

It seems this club caters equally (?) for 'classics' and 'Bee Ems' !

Perhaps we could get a mention on their site if anyone thinks it's a good idea and is up for the legwork/input of info!

SSL

Mat-CooperS · Mar 12th, 2007, 05:24 PM

I'm all signed up, should be a good night!

My first Mini run as well!!

Mar 10th, 2007, 06:43 PM	#81
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by picard (original) well i have just got my mini sounds fun but i dont want to get it damaged. what kind of speed are we going to be travelling at ? if its too fast and some one brakes we could have the record for the biggest pile up ! have to see if i can get night off work first but deffo interested The speed will be slow and steady, its not a race. Have faith in others (and maybe yourself ). Now With Toyo Rubber!!

Mar 10th, 2007, 07:29 PM	#83 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TallAndy (original) Change your sig to say mypsace.com/djdavepope Now With Toyo Rubber!!

Mar 10th, 2007, 10:35 PM	#84 (permalink)
South Shore Lad MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancashire Seaside Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 358 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by woodman (original) Hi Steve,we have contacted Guiness Book Of World Records over this and we are awaiting for conformation but we shouldnt have any problems with classic Mini"s-we will keep you updated though,best wishes. Thanks Anthony. I'll keep it quiet with the classic folk I know, until confirmed, to avoid possible embarrassment! Quote: Originally Posted by picard (original) well i have just got my mini sounds fun but i dont want to get it damaged. what kind of speed are we going to be travelling at ? if its too fast and some one brakes we could have the record for the biggest pile up ! have to see if i can get night off work first but deffo interested You should be OK! I took my then 5 weeks old R56 MC on the Lancs Lanes Run at the end of January. Now that WAS pretty hairy in places! This event should be a different kettle of worms altogether though. By it's very nature I reckon everybody will be taking things pretty steady to keep safely in convoy. If the gap is to be about 2 car lenghts to meet the rules then it's looking like 20-30mph tops will be more than enough! If the plan is to get a road closed then Lytham St Annes Way (which Woodmans opens onto) in the direction of South Shore would probably be ideal. This is a new road which no one will really miss at that time of night (diversions onto Whitehill Rd) and looping round the first roundabout might get in the required two miles with a few 'laps'. Or perhaps the police could just close the access onto Preston New Road long enough to allow the convoy to form and make its way in the direction of Kirkham (perhaps tricky now it's a single lane jobby). Or even onto the M55 like has already been said. Or reverse what I said above and shut Whitehhil Road...Anyway, I'm rambling/wildly guessing a bit here. Everyone at Woodmans and the police will be working their way through all the possible safe options without my meddling!! SSL PS - and, seeing as it's Blackpool, they could always shut the Golden Mile and do it twice!!! Last edited by South Shore Lad : Mar 10th, 2007 at 10:52 PM. Reason: using internet forums whilst drinking!

Mar 10th, 2007, 11:20 PM	#85 (permalink)
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Mar 10th, 2007, 06:49 PM	#82 (permalink)
TallAndy Taller Than You! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bolton Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 1,149 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original) The speed will be slow and steady, its not a race. Have faith in others (and maybe yourself ). Change your sig to say mypsace.com/djdavepope

Mar 10th, 2007, 11:28 PM	#87 (permalink)
South Shore Lad MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancashire Seaside Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 358 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by picard (original) Code: If the gap is to be about 2 car lenghts to meet the rules then it's looking like 20-30mph tops will be more than enough! sounds ok then but did i read two car widths further up ? anyways need to get night off work first and find some1 to come with me no way i am going on me billy Yeah, I noticed the two car widths bit too. I'm guessing it's lengths - widths will mean having to drive at walking pace to avoid a bump won't it? SSL

Mar 11th, 2007, 10:08 AM	#88 (permalink)
ALD0 Hacking the IBUS Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 8,971 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bengascoyne (original) Has Alison been sending out emails to confirm shes recieved the details or not yet?? am unsure whether she's recieved mine, sent em about a week ago or so......... just checking, if she has been, i haven't had one so best resend my details . . . . . . I recieved a confirmation email mate, maybe send her another to double check? Si

Mar 11th, 2007, 10:15 AM	#89 (permalink)
Prowse MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lancs Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 1,534 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by South Shore Lad (original) Yeah, I noticed the two car widths bit too. I'm guessing it's lengths - widths will mean having to drive at walking pace to avoid a bump won't it? SSL I think Chris is going to be checking this with the officials; I mentioned it to him the other evening. I think he's just done a typo and it will be lengths - this computer milarkey confuses him. (sorry mate). As for the speed, yes, EVERYONE will have to drive VERY slowly to avoid any bumps and to keep the distance between the cars within the regulations. Of course, once the two-mile police escorted stretch is completed you can drive as you would normally .

Mar 11th, 2007, 01:51 PM	#90 (permalink)
ben__allen Dooper is the dogz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lancaster Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 1,427 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TallAndy (original) Change your sig to say mypsace.com/djdavepope haha wetting myself at that one!!

Mar 11th, 2007, 11:13 PM	#91 (permalink)
CooperH MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lakes Local Time: 02:15 PM Posts: 106 Offline	Just sent a email to Alison Probably be the day i open my new shop too Can't miss this tho

Mar 12th, 2007, 11:02 AM	#92 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 2,894 Offline	Im contemplating joining in im from the North East and would love to join in but its gunna be a 300 mile round trip so i need some convincing really! its a great event thats taking place but i need to think on it more than likely ill register within the next week!

Mar 12th, 2007, 11:40 AM	#93 (permalink)
woodman It"s a Mini2 adventure Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: lancashire Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 79 Offline	A Few More To Go!!! Come on guys-we"ve got 94 confirmed entries so only a few more to go!!! Just need to e-mail alison with contact details and reg no.etc. Its all for charity so lets make it a big one!!

Mar 12th, 2007, 01:17 PM	#94 (permalink)
Woodmans Marketing! MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 31 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by South Shore Lad (original) Devi's advocate an' all that at this stage, but are classics welcomed//invited/counted? SSL Hello, Just had confirmation from Guinness World Records and both types of MINI are permitted to take part in the attempt. So please do pass this on to anyone you think may like to join in! I've also just had confirmation that a Guinness World Record Adjudicator will be present on the night so we'll have an instant decidion. If successful we'll be presented with a certificate there and then! Lets get these numbers up!

Mar 12th, 2007, 01:33 PM	#95 (permalink)
Stevemac Mini's in Blackpool Rock My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Near the Tower Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 630 Offline	Radio Lancashire I Spoke to John Gilmore "Gilly" one of the presenters of Radio Lancs, he's got all the info and is going to give us a big plug this afternoon on his show.... Shams 3 Counties RunFacebook www.northernmini.co.uk

Mar 12th, 2007, 02:15 PM	#96 (permalink)
woodman It"s a Mini2 adventure Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: lancashire Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 79 Offline	If anyone is listening to radio Lancs this afternoon our own Alison of Woodmans Sales Team is live on the radio show to generate some extra publicity!!

Mar 12th, 2007, 02:50 PM	#97 (permalink)
MJS MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 365 Online	Just put my name down, anyone from Burnley way up for a convoy ??

Mar 12th, 2007, 04:51 PM	#98 (permalink)
World Record Breaker Beatrice blue Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: BLACKPOOL Local Time: 02:15 PM Posts: 563 Offline	just registered and were over a hundred now...spoke to alison and she said no more than 20mph is the speed limit

Mar 12th, 2007, 05:04 PM	#99 (permalink)
South Shore Lad MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancashire Seaside Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 358 Offline	Quote from Woodmans - Hello, Just had confirmation from Guinness World Records and both types of MINI are permitted to take part in the attempt. So please do pass this on to anyone you think may like to join in! I've also just had confirmation that a Guinness World Record Adjudicator will be present on the night so we'll have an instant decidion. If successful we'll be presented with a certificate there and then! Lets get these numbers up! --- --- --- Are any MINI2 ers also members of the British Mini Club (BMC)? It seems this club caters equally (?) for 'classics' and 'Bee Ems' ! Perhaps we could get a mention on their site if anyone thinks it's a good idea and is up for the legwork/input of info! SSL

Mar 12th, 2007, 05:24 PM	#100 (permalink)
Mat-CooperS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 174 Offline	I'm all signed up, should be a good night! My first Mini run as well!!

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