2010 CCC NATIONAL RALLY

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Thu May 20, 2010 12:13 am

I'll do both days and camp over, I think. In for a penny in for a pound (well a bit more but it is only once a year!)

toomany2cvs · Post by **toomany2cvs** » Thu May 20, 2010 7:13 am

Defender110 wrote:Is it free? The way I've read this thread up to now is that you have to pay up to £21 to Gaydon to allow your car to be used as an exibit that they can charge for as an attraction????

I'll guess we won't be seeing you, then?

Unfortunately, nothing in this world is for free. It's very likely that the club will - again - subsidise the running of the event from the membership fees, since the gate charges are very close to the (reduced from normal admittance) prices Gaydon are charging. The aim is not to make a profit, but to run a good event.

Normal entrance to the museum is £9/person. We're charging £9 for car & driver, £7 for each additional passenger.
Camping is £12/unit. That's not only considerably cheaper than most camp sites in the area, but includes the presence of - well - us lot.

I'm not sure if you're a CCC member or not - but there's actually no difference in the gate prices for members and non-members. So, if you do turn up, but aren't a member - please remember to say a little thank you to those members who haven't attended yet will probably have helped to pay for your day.

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Thu May 20, 2010 8:17 am

Defender110 wrote:you have to pay up to £21 to Gaydon to allow your car to be used as an exibit that they can charge for as an attraction????

Shhh, don't say that otherwise I'll probably get charged double if I turn up in a large, tatty camper van!
I should be going Saturday and camping over - I may make an effort to arrive slightly earlier than is customary for me (last year it was about 11pm, at which point I promptly lit a disposable barbecue still in its cardboard packaging...

)
I've enjoyed it every time I've been - in my eyes an event is what you make it to be. This one sounds like it should have a more varied appeal so fingers crossed.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Thu May 20, 2010 9:22 am

I do sympathise that it is more expensive than previous years BUT the venue is LOADS better (not just a field), and if youve never been to the Heritage Museum then its a must see for any petrol head, plus this is THE Citroen Show of the year in the UK and theres always plenty of BXs on site so start saving your pocket money!

Vanny · Post by **Vanny** » Thu May 20, 2010 5:50 pm

Unless i'm mistaken its considerably cheaper than in previous years at Huntingdon, and as Tim says its a WAY better site.

However the Citroen meet of the year is clearly the Stratford meet

But seriously, it's well worth it, i can only think of two events that are of the same size/enjoyment levels that are cheaper, and then only because i'm staff!

susan · Post by **susan** » Mon May 24, 2010 3:00 pm

toomany2cvs wrote:Car & Driver - £9
Passenger - £7

If we join the CCC will we get a discount?

Su.

toomany2cvs · Post by **toomany2cvs** » Mon May 24, 2010 3:10 pm

susan wrote:
toomany2cvs wrote:Car & Driver - £9
Passenger - £7
If we join the CCC will we get a discount?

No, there's no difference in price for members and non-members this year.

Post by **docchevron** » Tue May 25, 2010 12:35 pm

what about if I stow my passenger in the boot?
Alive or dead, I'm not fussed..

toomany2cvs · Post by **toomany2cvs** » Tue May 25, 2010 12:50 pm

docchevron wrote:what about if I stow my passenger in the boot?
Alive or dead, I'm not fussed..

Make sure you only put dead aliens in the boot, though - that way, the blood trail can be explained away as an LHM leak.

Works for me.

DavidRutherford · Post by **DavidRutherford** » Tue May 25, 2010 12:52 pm

Me: Hello, could I have a ticket for driver plus one vehicle.
Gate Staff: Is that a Citroen?
Me: Yes, It's a C25.
Gate Staff: Just you is it?
Me: Oh yes, just me.
Gate Staff: Your rear suspension looks very low....
Me: That's just tired springs.

Gate Staff: Are you sure?
Me: Oh yes, the back of my van is always on it's bumpstops. There's definitely not 34 people in the back trying to get in for free.....

OOps...

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Tue May 25, 2010 2:27 pm

toomany2cvs wrote:Car & Driver - £9
Passenger - £7

What if you get the car rolling forwards, in gear with the engine on, and then get into the passenger seat? Would you save £2?

rayfenwick · Post by **rayfenwick** » Tue May 25, 2010 2:30 pm

is it cheaper to go in a LHD car?

toomany2cvs · Post by **toomany2cvs** » Tue May 25, 2010 2:39 pm

mat_fenwick wrote:
toomany2cvs wrote:Car & Driver - £9
Passenger - £7
What if you get the car rolling forwards, in gear with the engine on, and then get into the passenger seat? Would you save £2?

You would, yes. BTW, did I mention the £2 charge per car entering under it's own power but without any driver...?

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Tue May 25, 2010 2:57 pm

Damn, foiled again!

Post by **docchevron** » Wed May 26, 2010 1:01 am

Would be worth the £2 to watch though!