Having enjoyed Sparkford 08, I'm scheming to get to Mansfield. It would be great to know who else is planning, or at least contemplating, taking part. I live near Plymouth, Devon. Mansfield, Nottingham is 229miles, according to Google Maps, from here.
Right now, my options seem to be:-
Meet up with others heading the same way, to cut costs, OR
Lash my little TWEV to the back of my 500 scooter, OR
Try to use my pensioner's pass to travel by coach, for free (!?)
Darren Scott has said there will be camping facilities at Mansfield, and that as soon as he has spoken with the track people, he will put details on the web. I'm looking forward to this.............
All the best, from Ed. in Plymouth.
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Event Details
Right, Darren has asked me to post some details here, so here they are:
People are welcome at the track from Friday 15th August through to Sunday 17th, and there is an area of land that people can camp on next to the track. It looks set to be a really fun weekend!
Be aware that there will be no on-site toilet access after the owner has closed his workshop each day, however I am told that there is a garage nearby with a public toilet, and also a nearby pub, so I am sure people can manage
I have a photo of the track which I will get up on the main website, but it looks to be a rather good track for us.
And on the Saturday night there will be a barbecue. The organisers are getting the food in for this, but you'll only get food if they know IN ADVANCE that you are coming, so you do need to comment here to say you are coming!
It would also be really useful to know in advance what vehicle(s) you are bringing, so PLEASE please comment here to say not only that you are coming, but when you are coming, and what electric vehicles you are bringing. This will assist in working out a plan for the best use of the track on Saturday and Sunday daytime.
Any queries, please phone Darren on 01522 806 049.
The address of the event is:
Mills Extreme Vehicles Ltd, Ratcher Hill Quarry, Southwell Road, Mansfield, Notts, NG18 4GE
Many thanks of course go to Darren Scott for organising the event, and Stuart Mills for allowing the society use of his facilities.
Finally, as I have said, it is very important that you comment here to say, if you are coming, when you will be there, and what electric vehicles you are bringing.
Thanks
Mary.
ps I am now offline until the 10th August. But I believe Darren will be keeping an eye on the forum to deal with any queries that may arise in the meantime.
People are welcome at the track from Friday 15th August through to Sunday 17th, and there is an area of land that people can camp on next to the track. It looks set to be a really fun weekend!
Be aware that there will be no on-site toilet access after the owner has closed his workshop each day, however I am told that there is a garage nearby with a public toilet, and also a nearby pub, so I am sure people can manage
I have a photo of the track which I will get up on the main website, but it looks to be a rather good track for us.
And on the Saturday night there will be a barbecue. The organisers are getting the food in for this, but you'll only get food if they know IN ADVANCE that you are coming, so you do need to comment here to say you are coming!
It would also be really useful to know in advance what vehicle(s) you are bringing, so PLEASE please comment here to say not only that you are coming, but when you are coming, and what electric vehicles you are bringing. This will assist in working out a plan for the best use of the track on Saturday and Sunday daytime.
Any queries, please phone Darren on 01522 806 049.
The address of the event is:
Mills Extreme Vehicles Ltd, Ratcher Hill Quarry, Southwell Road, Mansfield, Notts, NG18 4GE
Many thanks of course go to Darren Scott for organising the event, and Stuart Mills for allowing the society use of his facilities.
Finally, as I have said, it is very important that you comment here to say, if you are coming, when you will be there, and what electric vehicles you are bringing.
Thanks
Mary.
ps I am now offline until the 10th August. But I believe Darren will be keeping an eye on the forum to deal with any queries that may arise in the meantime.
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Very sorry to read that Mansfield Electrathon is cancelled
I just got back online after 2 weeks. I immediately switched to BVS, Events. I had been looking forward to trying out a MkII (lower, lighter) version of the "Junkyard Dog" at the Mansfield BVS Electrathon.
While I'm disappointed that the event has been cancelled, I feel sure that Stuart would not do so without an overpowering reason. I send my commiseration regarding whatever forced the cancellation, and my best wishes for the future.
All the best, from Ed. Gordon in Plymouth.
While I'm disappointed that the event has been cancelled, I feel sure that Stuart would not do so without an overpowering reason. I send my commiseration regarding whatever forced the cancellation, and my best wishes for the future.
All the best, from Ed. Gordon in Plymouth.
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