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Thanks to all those who have booked in after the weekend.

I am treating the numbers as final now so the hotel can press on with arrangements.

Dear Pete,

I'm so sorry. Whilst words matter, I'm conscious that there is little that I can say either. I hope tomorrow goes as well as these things ever can. I shall keep you all in my thoughts.

Thank you to all of those who have booked/given me menu choices/paid so far.

Just another reminder - applications/payments due by THIS FRIDAY.

After that, I'll do my best but no guarantees I'm afraid.

Hope to see you there. 😊

Just a gentle reminder all 😊

Further changes out for consultation.

https://www.motorsportuk.org/the-sport/regulations/proposed-changes-for-consultation/

There are several proposed amendments to the NCRs currently out for consultation. They can be found here:

https://www.motorsportuk.org/the-sport/regulations/proposed-changes-for-consultation/?utm_source=RedEye&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Regulatory%20Email%202%20-%20Subs&utm_content=Reg%20Email%20Send%202%20-%20Members


In particular, some of you may be interested in the last one, here:


https://motorsportuk.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Action-Sheet-for-Consultation-Mobiles-v2.pdf

The link should be fixed. The audience is now anyone with the link, rather than restricted in any way. Sorry folks. Let me know if there is still an issue 😊

Thanks Matt. It obviously opened for me....  Sorry to anyone who was super efficient and wanted to fill it in!

I've edited the post above with what I hope is the right one.

So, now the 24 hour is over, it's time to think about the Dinner Dance (well, and Oulton with the grand stand finish we now have set up....).

Invites will be emailed out to all current club members. However, for those of you who aren't members, here are the details:


You are invited to the Classic 2CV Racing Club Dinner/Dance and Awards evening on Saturday 8th November 2025! This is to be held as usual at Westmead Hotel, Redditch Road, Hopwood, Birmingham, B48 7AL.

Start time: 18:30
Dinner to be served at: 19:00

The cost of this event is £51 per person which includes a three course meal (with vegetarian/gluten free options available) and a disco. This must be paid for in advance of the event, by Friday 10th October at the latest.

Accommodation is available at the venue. The hotel have given us a discount code which can be used when booking: BK140998. Double, twin and single rooms are available. You can only use this code by calling the hotel directly to book the room – 0121 445 1202.

A full English breakfast is included in the price of the room.

Please remember to book your room in advance to avoid disappointment! 20 rooms are currently being held for us but some will go on general release mid-October.

Menu Options

Starter:

Roasted plum tomato soup and red pepper (v)
or
Sweet chilli falafel, charred lime, vegan coriander mayonnaise (Ve, GF)

Main Course:

Supreme of chicken, fondant potato, green beans, wild mushroom sauce
or
Roasted aubergine, tomato and chickpea curry, steamed rice, flatbread (Ve)


Dessert:

Warm chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream
or
Vegan Bramley apple pie with vegan vanilla ice cream (Ve)

The hotel can also cater for gluten free and other dietary requirements on request. Please just ask on your form.

Please confirm your attendance, accompanying guests, menu choices and dietary requirements by completing the online at:


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1QNtjhwn_7xJa62d0QU8iYoM9HsdOUx0v3ThsRMznXyngKw/viewform?usp=dialog



Payments for this event must be made to the 2CV Racing Club via bank transfer and must be received by Friday 10th October at the latest.

We hope to see you there!

Thanks for trying Frieda. I guess they consider they have a captive audience.

So, next (this) year's dinner is confirmed for 8 November 2025.

Some attempts were made to canvass alternative venues but the search came to little really.

So, 8 November it is at Westmead.

So, (very) advanced notice!

The dinner dance is planned to be at Westmead once again next year. They did a great job this year. I think many people shared my view that, with a smaller choice of food, the quality increased significantly. However, the only available date is 8th November.

I realise this is a week earlier and clashes with the Race of Remembrance which will cause issues for a few of you but the only other available dates were Fridays which is no use for us.

The date is provisionally booked. Any comments, views, complaints, please post them here asap for consideration.

I want to confirm the booking prior to Christmas please.

Thanks all.

That is, of course, right. They cannot attend the CoC.

However, there is a conversation to be had as what we are asking the Rep to do.

For example, it has been a perpetual moan that our races are shortened, in the view of some, unfairly. Is this an opportunity to improve BARC/2CV relations?

Obviously, the role must include passing on of  messages about timing changes, rounding up recalcitrant drivers (not that we have any....), checking the online notice board etc.

It might also include liaising if anyone does get themselves into hot water and, particularly given the Blue Book is soon to be the NCRs, having a decent knowledge of the contents.

Maybe one or more people? Maybe a driver assisted by a non-driver? Maybe a WhatsApp group to improve communication in terms of content and efficiency?

I have to say Bully, I think it is a bit more than a minor role in some clubs. It's a question of what we want I guess.

Thanks to all who have booked. Most, but not all, of the familiar faces are coming. I will be sending final numbers to the hotel on Monday.  If there are any late-comers, I can pop you onto the list until then. After that, I can't promise to help.

Your final friendly reminder folks....

Thanks for all those who have booked (generally and recently).

I do need to put the final numbers together for the hotel though.

So:

DEADLINE FOR BOOKING IS THIS FRIDAY.