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Today I spoke to Timothy Sproats Car Club Administrator for the Top Gear Festival Sydney.
The Event will be running at Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek on Saturday the 9th and Sunday the 10th March. Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson, James May and the Stig will be headlining along with many stars such as Mark Webber and Jamie Whincup set to take the track transforming Sydney Motorsport Park into a petrol-head’s heaven. Envisage the usual Top Gear madness with cars racing planes, certified racing categories, presenter drag races and not to mention an F1 team trying to break the lap record.
Timothy contacted me to see if we could come up with 10 of our best US Muscle Cars for a static display for the duration of the festival. However after a brief discussion Timothy has extended the invitation to include as many AMCCA members as we can muster.
All participating cars will be allocated x 2 General Entry tickets to the event per day
ALL VEHCILES TO BE FOR STATIC DISPLAY MUST BE REGESTERED FOR THE EVENT BEFORE THE CUT OFF DATE FRIDAY FEB 8TH – NO DRIVING ON SITE ONCE PLACED
IT IS INTENDED THAT ALL CARS WILL BE ON DISPLAY FOR BOTH DAYS OF THE EVENT - THOUGH CAN BE REMOVED OVERNIGHT IF REQUIRED
If you are interested in attending please post here and I will add you to the list or call me JOE on 0412296615
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED
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Please count us in Joe !! :pepper:
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But I already am "The Stig" :bow:
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Add us to the list please Joe.
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We're in for this one.
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Count us in Please,, Mark & Barbralea. :burnout: :bolt:
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But I already am "The Stig" :bow:
......sorry to burst your bubble Andy but I think 'the Stig' is just a wee bit shorter .......
anyhow we'll be attending this.......:)
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If you'll take a living room on wheels with nicks and scratches all over it, I'll be there!
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If you'll take a living room on wheels with nicks and scratches all over it, I'll be there!
Happy to have you with us John I've added you to the list
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Hay lads , put me down for one.
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Registration for this event has now closed. I sent the conformation of participation form along with the $150.00 Insurance deposit to the event coordinator today the members listed below are now locked in to the event, (Deposit to be refunded in full post event )
The final list of members.
LeighP 70 Formula
Craig 69 Camaro
Gene 74 Camaro
Mark 57 Wagon
Joe 74 Trans am
Col 68 Chevelle
Michael Yenko Camaro
Marks 69 Camaro
Roly 69 Dodge Daytona
Ross 70 Camaro
Dave 73 Cuda
John 65 Impala
Maureen 69 Mustang
Ray 85 Corvette
Colin 55 Chev
Denis 67 Mustang
Dan 67 Camaro
Darren 69 Corvette
Glenn 74 corvette
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Joe,
Had the boss confirm that roster for me today....so I'll be definately able to get both days off.
Looking forward to it!
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count the Robb's in
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Colin and Sharon welcome to the forum I have added you to the list.
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Advertising and promotion has already begun for the Festival. Here is a vid of what they have planned. Don't miss out on this event people, we only have till Friday to submit final numbers.
http://youtu.be/GyuWAeYL93U (http://youtu.be/GyuWAeYL93U)
Here is a link to their website
http://www.topgearfestivalsydney.com.au/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=cmp-top-gear-dnsw&gclid=CMeskaCCmbUCFchXpQodqXoAXA (http://www.topgearfestivalsydney.com.au/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=cmp-top-gear-dnsw&gclid=CMeskaCCmbUCFchXpQodqXoAXA)
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Hello joe, can you add Darren (blue 69 corvette) to the list. Thanks
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Hey Joe will I be allowed to skid my Vette from side to side like in the Video? :burnout: :burnout: :burnout:
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Hey Joe will I be allowed to skid my Vette from side to side like in the Video? :burnout: :burnout: :burnout:
If you really are the Stig I am sure they will let you. :bow:
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Car Club Presidents and Members,
Congratulations on being apart of the first ever Top Gear Festival Sydney,
We are pleased to have such a great range of cars clubs to display at the festival. The goal I have in place is to present the public with an area that they will want to walk through and have the feel of being apart of the show.
With 2 weeks to go I hope that you are looking forward to the event and the visual that the cars will present across Sydney Motorsport Park.
The display locations are currently in progress and are very close to being set. The positioning of the display will be the first point of contact to the public and lead into other parts of the festival and therefore it will be vital that every car is displayed in a smart and sharp way that will catch the eyes of the keen motoring enthusiasts that will be roaming through Sydney Motorsport Park.
As there are only 2 weeks until the event it is time to really start the ball rolling on being in continuous contact with your members so that they are across all the finer details of the event.
The Following are the most important points of information for the event:-
•Your display area must be sharp, neat and tidy adding to the atmosphere of the Top Gear Festival event.
•You may include banners, signs and small marquees that are associated to your club (no rips, tears, faded etc. we reserve the right to remove any pieces that are not within site rules or deter from the look of the car clubs display)
•Know your Bump in requirements. Bump in on Friday from 12noon is preferred to limit traffic flow although I am well aware that this is not possible for some. I will stress arrival time on Saturday and Sunday morning to be 6am as all Cars must be within the gates by 7am and no one will be permitted to enter after this time. Cars that cannot be left onsite overnight will not be able to leave until 7pm or until the public has left.
•Entrance will be through Gate A off Ferrers Road.
•Each car owner will receive 2xGA tickets per day and Car Display pass for your car allowing them access to Sydney Motorsport Park.
•The Car Club Manager/president will need to arrive at 6am sharp to collect their welcome packs and distribute all passes to members.
•To enable a smooth set-up process, an initial site meeting with myself will be required prior to the event approving and fully confirming your allocated area. Without organising this you may lose your spot and not be permitted to enter the site on the Saturday morning. I will be on site from Monday the 4th March and can arrange an earlier meeting next week if needed.
•Follow the site rules at all time.
Attached is the Car Club Handbook and Site rules, please read carefully to allow for the event to be the best it can be.
At this time I would ask that you forward this email to all participants to ensure that they are aware of the logistics of the event.
To all participants upon reading this email could simply reply to your manager/President with:-
· Name
· Registration
· Arrival date
· Days attending ... Both
I have sent an email to everyone on the list so please check your Junk mail if you don't have the email in your inbox I need you to hit the reply and fill in your details ASAP thank you.
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Hi Joe
Can you please put me down as a reserve for this event?
Thanks
Mark
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OK People Mark Smith and I went out to an on site meeting with Tim today we managed to secure a prime spot for our Club display.I received all the Vehicle Display passes and general entry passes the FINAL list is now locked in and is as follows.
LeighP 70 Formula
Craig 69 Camaro
Gene 74 Camaro
Mark 57 Wagon
Joe 74 Trans am
Col 68 Chevelle
Michael Yenko Camaro
Marks 69 Camaro
Roly 69 Dodge Daytona
Ross 70 Camaro
Dave 73 Cuda
John 65 Impala
Maureen 69 Mustang
Ray 85 Corvette
Colin 55 Chev
Denis 67 Mustang
Dan 67 Camaro
Darren 69 Corvette
Glenn 74 corvette
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Good stuff Joe!
Just need to give the land yacht a tub before Sat and I'm there.
John
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BUMP IN INFORMATION
As discussed at the club meeting and for those that missed it we will be meeting at the east bound McDonalds on the M4 at 6:00am to depart for 6:15am sharp! :bow: Please try to be on time as we are parked right up front and all car clubs are to be in the gates by 7:00am.
Before we leave Maccas you will receive your Car pass and 4 tickets 2x Saturday and 2x Sunday this is going to be a blast! :thumb:
Below is a map of the M4 meeting point and a map of the track layout and our spot marked
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Thanks, Joe. All packed up and ready for an early departure. :omg:
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As Mal said in the Admin email some people will not be using all their tickets so if any members would like a ticket give me a call and I will try to track down one for you Joe 0412296615
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Hi everyone,
Glen and I would like to wish you all a great weekend at the top gear event. We will check the pics out.
Have to say I'm glad not to be getting up at 4am in the morning to get there. Have fun.
Janne and Glen. :way: :cheers: :hi:
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Looks likethe "north course" has the best of the events for the weekend..... :way:
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wash car in failing light <tick>
chamois dry <tick>
replace recalcitrant blown fuse (hope there is nothing sinister causing that) <tick>
bleach sidewalls (now we're getting serious) <tick>
set alarm <tick>
I think I'm ready!
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Heard you guys had a really good day, sounds like a top weekend just like we have been having in Phillip Island, wishing you all a top day for tomorrow and look forward to seeing all the photos from the weekend :way:
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What a great day! Hope everyone had a nice day the weather was spot on and you can't say there wasn't enough entertainment.
Will see you guys at the Mackers at 6:00 for a 6:15 depart for the track.
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Fantastic day today at theTop Gear Festival, so much happening & heaps to see & do, the weather was perfect. Looking forward to going back on Sunday.
Cheers Maureen
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Joe, Thanks for organizing everything for Top Gear Show. Totally enjoyed. My wife was a little peved as I dropped in to watch my son play union Saturday night and she wanted to go for Pizza, Cruise and Beer never mind .... next one......I'll be a good husband.
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wash car in failing light <tick>
chamois dry <tick>
replace recalcitrant blown fuse (hope there is nothing sinister causing that) <tick>
bleach sidewalls (now we're getting serious) <tick>
set alarm <tick>
I think I'm ready!
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Miss pick up time to get car from Eastern Creek Sunday night, so car gets locked in till Monday <tick>
(Sorry John couldn't help it)
Cheers Maureen
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Made it home with no brake lights just dident slow down,Great weekend guys thanks
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Miss pick up time to get car from Eastern Creek Sunday night, so car gets locked in till Monday <tick>
(Sorry John couldn't help it)
Cheers Maureen
Hee hee... I'll pay that!
Thanks Joe for all your organisation and - Joe, Mal, Maureen - for all the calls Sun night. I felt the love!
Picked up the living room on wheels at lunch today: all good.
Here are some shots from the pre-dawn meet on Sat morning and then setup at the track...
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The rest are here...
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John
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Ooo... and HUGE thanks to Rob (69Mach1) for lifts to/from EC.
Thanks bud!
John