30-07-2013, 11:15 AM
Right guys, now the dust has settled from FCS which we'll all agree was a massive success, the next on the calendar (especially for us Northerners) is Knockhill on Sunday 18th August for French Car Day. Same day as was held there in September last year, but been brought forwards by a month to hopefully benefit from better weather.
Last year Carl and Jonny appeared and, while it was nice seeing other OC members there, I didn't really know them that well at the time, so this year it would be most excellent if more people could attend. I appreciate it's only a few weeks after FCS and some wallets will still be hurting, I know mine is, but there's not many meets up this way and this is the perfect excuse to have a wee gathering.
Here's the location of Knockhill, post code is KY12 9TF, about half an hour over the Forth Road Bridge from Edinburgh. If coming from the South, you're best using the A1 or A68, round the city bypass, and up the M8 a junction until hitting the M9, then the M90. If convoying we could arrange to meet at Harthill Services which is near the M8/M9 junction.
![[Image: knockhillmap_zpsb0a1827b.jpg]](http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m481/martypellowe/knockhillmap_zpsb0a1827b.jpg)
And the layout of the track/paddock
![[Image: knockhillmap2_zps385946c6.jpg]](http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m481/martypellowe/knockhillmap2_zps385946c6.jpg)
Last year there was enough to do and plenty of cars got on track, speaking with Mark it sounds like he's trying to make it bigger and better this year, although plans are TBA.
If anyone needs to crash here for the weekend I can happily let people stay Saturday night before the event, but i'm working Monday morning so can't really accommodate after the show.
Hopefully we can get a decent number attending as if last year's anything to go by there were awards for the Meguiar's Top 15 and Club Stand of the Show among others, so let's get OC represented up here too and get the club more recognition with PFC and the French Car Scene.
I'm going. Anyone else?
1. cwspellowe + Linzi + Phoenix
Last year Carl and Jonny appeared and, while it was nice seeing other OC members there, I didn't really know them that well at the time, so this year it would be most excellent if more people could attend. I appreciate it's only a few weeks after FCS and some wallets will still be hurting, I know mine is, but there's not many meets up this way and this is the perfect excuse to have a wee gathering.
Here's the location of Knockhill, post code is KY12 9TF, about half an hour over the Forth Road Bridge from Edinburgh. If coming from the South, you're best using the A1 or A68, round the city bypass, and up the M8 a junction until hitting the M9, then the M90. If convoying we could arrange to meet at Harthill Services which is near the M8/M9 junction.
![[Image: knockhillmap_zpsb0a1827b.jpg]](http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m481/martypellowe/knockhillmap_zpsb0a1827b.jpg)
And the layout of the track/paddock
![[Image: knockhillmap2_zps385946c6.jpg]](http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m481/martypellowe/knockhillmap2_zps385946c6.jpg)
Last year there was enough to do and plenty of cars got on track, speaking with Mark it sounds like he's trying to make it bigger and better this year, although plans are TBA.
If anyone needs to crash here for the weekend I can happily let people stay Saturday night before the event, but i'm working Monday morning so can't really accommodate after the show.
Hopefully we can get a decent number attending as if last year's anything to go by there were awards for the Meguiar's Top 15 and Club Stand of the Show among others, so let's get OC represented up here too and get the club more recognition with PFC and the French Car Scene.
I'm going. Anyone else?
1. cwspellowe + Linzi + Phoenix