Rallycross Cars head to Tyneside

bestrep · 9 Oct 2007, 18:35 (Ref:2036139)

On Thursday November 1st Rallycross cars will attend a media day at Newcastle city centre. Various Drivers including Keneth Hansen will be doing demonstration runs along Newcastle Quayside between 11.00am & 2.00pm as part of the build up to the Superprix at Croft the following weekend. (Thinks, that should wake up the office workers and shoppers!!!).

**BertMk2** · 9 Oct 2007, 19:23 (Ref:2036194)

Sounds good, it'll certainly stir up the locals!

chris cake · 10 Oct 2007, 09:33 (Ref:2036666)

Yes Bestrep's correct

Superprix media day is on the quayside in Newcastle on the 1st Nov

Peter has worked endlessly with the local authorities to make this happen

This is just the kind of thing we need to put Rallycross on the map where it should be !
Peter needs to be congratulated for is hard work :Shake

When Pete rang one morning a few months ago to tell me his idea and looking at the photos of the site could only say lets do it !!! And he did

The last time this kind of event happen here it was for the BTCC several years ago and about 5000 attended! and they only raced down a straight corse i think! This ones going to be a circuit and a donut area too

So i recon you all need to be there early so not to miss the action .

See you all there and even a

later on

CHRIS

sjones · 10 Oct 2007, 14:59 (Ref:2036922)

I'd love to go but got no form of transport! I'll be attending the Superprix though. Getting into the local area's surounding circuits really does help with getting more people to come and watch. It's what we're currently trying to do with Autograss.

Westysprinter · 12 Oct 2007, 11:32 (Ref:2038431)

hope they've got locking wheel nuts

HrRACING · 12 Oct 2007, 16:25 (Ref:2038639)

Brilliant for rallycross!!

The drivers taking part in the media day are...

Kenneth Hansen - Citroen C4 - Sweden
'Mad Mark' - Citroen Xsara - Barnard Castle
Tony Bell - Toyota Corolla - Ferryhill
Dave Bellerby - Skoda Fabia - Northallerton
Kevin Procter - Ford Puma - Northallerton
Ollie O Donovan - Saab 9_3 - Iver
Steve Hill - Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 - Aylesbury
Bob Gooding - TBA - Ashford
David Binks - BMW Mini - Newcastle Upon Tyne (Gosforth)
Michael Boak - Audi TT - Newcastle Upon Tyne (Jarrow)
Phil Chicken - VW Lupo - Barnsley
Hal Ridge - Peugeot 205 GTi - Sunderland

HrRACING · 12 Oct 2007, 18:00 (Ref:2038698)

Its hired for the Superprix.

sjones · 12 Oct 2007, 18:12 (Ref:2038707)

Any news on who from? ERC driver perhaps?

HrRACING · 12 Oct 2007, 18:30 (Ref:2038719)

I understand its Blue and Yellow but not an ex-torveks car, theres enough clues.

Audi S1 · 12 Oct 2007, 18:39 (Ref:2038722)

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Originally Posted by HrRACING

I understand its Blue and Yellow but not an ex-torveks car, theres enough clues.

oh lets see.....................

Rolf Vollands Championship winning car from Germany?

Am i close!?

The Eye · 12 Oct 2007, 23:15 (Ref:2038907)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audi S1

oh lets see.....................

Rolf Vollands Championship winning car from Germany?

Am i close!?

Damn what a surprise Volland gave us in Poland! But it showed us that his car is competitive. The Superprix is getting better and better!!

chris cake · 16 Oct 2007, 18:47 (Ref:2042077)

Cars Swedish for Dave Bellerby at 2007 Superprix a Saab 9_3 of Per Eklund

First viewing of duo at Newcastle media day not to be missed

sjones · 12 Oct 2007, 18:40 (Ref:2038725)

Ahh. I know now.

Audi beat me!

bestrep · 24 Oct 2007, 16:14 (Ref:2050346)

The actual venue at Newcastle Quayside is Spillers car park, just a short distance from the millenium bridge (THE EYE).

M.Lowe · 1 Nov 2007, 19:35 (Ref:2057161)

Looking at the Tyne Tees report they made it look like only two cars turned out
Where there many spectators as it looked dead

SRH · 1 Nov 2007, 20:53 (Ref:2057216)

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Originally Posted by M.Lowe

Looking at the Tyne Tees report they made it look like only two cars turned out
Where there many spectators as it looked dead

It certainly wasn't dead, but it wasn't packed either. However, it wasn't too bad given it was in the middle of a normal working Thursday.

There's some pictures on my website http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com for those that are interested.

I hope that Dave Bellerby masters the launch control on that Saab - he had some real difficulty with it, particularly on his first demonstration run.

Cheers,

Simon.

M.Lowe · 1 Nov 2007, 20:59 (Ref:2057227)

Good stuff there Simon

silver bullet · 1 Nov 2007, 23:19 (Ref:2057310)

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.Lowe

Looking at the Tyne Tees report they made it look like only two cars turned out
Where there many spectators as it looked dead

I had a look at the Tyne Tees local news programme, even though it's the wrong side of the Pennines for us

While it was good to see rallycross on a prime time terrestrial news slot, the actual info it gave to the casual viewer was not the best.
It did the typical 'regional news' thing. It concentrated on the battle between local drivers Mad Mark & Tony Bell. Which one will win the Championship? So it mentioned Saturdays event but not Sundays.

10 out of 10 for PSM and the team for getting the coverage, but 2 out of 10 for the TTTV news editor for the way it was cut

acer · 2 Nov 2007, 11:01 (Ref:2057620)

What drivers attended?

Mad Mark Watson · 5 Nov 2007, 08:38 (Ref:2059872)

Just to clear up I was the one who secured Tyne tees Television to be thair with me as they were on saturday as a follow up on a earlier report in the year when i lead the BRC. As the championship leader, the local battle and the sponsor of the superprix they thought it a very interesting piece fir TV. The reporter is a customer of mine and any coverage for rallycross on Television is a good thing as we strive for a higher profile for our sport.

silver bullet · 5 Nov 2007, 11:54 (Ref:2060055)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Mark Watson

Just to clear up I was the one who secured Tyne tees Television to be thair with me as they were on saturday as a follow up on a earlier report in the year when i lead the BRC. As the championship leader, the local battle and the sponsor of the superprix they thought it a very interesting piece fir TV. The reporter is a customer of mine and any coverage for rallycross on Television is a good thing as we strive for a higher profile for our sport.

Firstly congratulations on winning the Open Championship mark, and good luck in defending the title next year.

Back on topic

I totally agree that any coverage for rallycross is great, and well done for getting the cameras there, it came over well on TV. All I was trying to say was that there was no mention of Sundays event at all. Just a couple of words telling the viewers the Jersey Farm Hotel Rallycross Superprix was also on on the Sunday would have done.

Mad Mark Watson · 5 Nov 2007, 12:59 (Ref:2060119)

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver bullet

Firstly congratulations on winning the Open Championship mark, and good luck in defending the title next year.

Back on topic

I totally agree that any coverage for rallycross is great, and well done for getting the cameras there, it came over well on TV. All I was trying to say was that there was no mention of Sundays event at all. Just a couple of words telling the viewers the Jersey Farm Hotel Rallycross Superprix was also on on the Sunday would have done.

Yes you are right there but we have no control what they say and what clips they use unfortunately. I thought getting people there on saturday would have teased them to come back sunday.

I will however be tirelessl working on pronmotion for my team again and Tyne Tees confirmed they will follow up on myu exploits next year in the Open Championship - which will be very exciting next year.

Mad Mark Watson · 5 Nov 2007, 13:01 (Ref:2060124)

[QUOTE=silver bullet]Firstly congratulations on winning the Open Championship mark, and good luck in defending the title next year.

Thank you for congrats!!!!

Going all out for both Championships next year!!!!!!!!!!!!

and a couple of forays into the ERC to!!

See you all at EXCEL

bigted · 5 Nov 2007, 08:56 (Ref:2059889)

Well done Mark

Now dont take this the wrong way guys,

I know alot of drivers do there own promotion, but i think alot of the drivers need to realise they have to promote themselves and the sport more, not rely on others to do it for them.

and then moan that they dont get any coverage

madcowie2007 · 5 Nov 2007, 22:15 (Ref:2060629)

Any you tube videos?

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