Race Retro 2012

[Paulaweybridge]

Hi everyone,

As the year draws to a close, all of our thoughts will no doubt begin to turn towards next year.

Andrea Seed of Poppyseed Media Ltd has kindly sent me this general Press Release which provides us with some information on next February's Race Retro.

Can't wait ...

GET IN POLE POSITION FOR RACE RETRO 2012

Get in pole position for Race Retro 2012 as it brings together the very best in historic motor sport, whether it’s on two or four wheels when it returns to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th February.

See rare and legendary cars and bikes as well as meeting the drivers and riders who brought them to victory in the show halls while on Saturday and Sunday, the Rally Stage springs into life as rally legends relive the high octane days of motorsport.

For 2012, Race Retro will be celebrating the Porsche marque and thirty years of the Group C Porsche 956. From the 1948 birth of the iconic 356, the first sports car to bear the Porsche name, to the current-model 911 GT2 RS, an astonishing and pulse-quickening creation, Porsche has relentlessly pushed the performance envelope.

Race Retro, sponsored by Peter James Insurance, will also celebrate thirty years of the Honda Racing Corporation. Ever since the Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) was founded in 1982, this hugely successful organisation has been at the forefront of GP racing, road racing, endurance racing, trials riding and motorcross.

And there will be the usual selection of competition cars and clubs – the backbone of the sport – making Race Retro the place to be for anything to do with classic motor sport. Looking to invest in a piece of racing history? Visit Silverstone Auctions where you will find cars, bikes and memorabilia on offer.

As well as an array or cars and motorcycles, scour the autojumble for that elusive part or spare or visit the hundreds of traders offering everything from helmets and racewear to stunning artwork, rare books and signed motorsport memorabilia.

Adult ticket prices are £20 when booking in advance, £25 on the gate. Children’s tickets are £5 on Friday or Saturday and free on Sunday. Parking is also free throughout. The show is open from 9.30am each day and closes at 5.30pm on Friday and Saturday and 4.30pm on Sunday. To book tickets and for the latest updates, visit www.raceretro.com.


For further information, images or media enquiries, please contact:
Andrea Seed, PR Director, Poppyseed Media Ltd
Tel: +44 (0)121 224 7455, Mobile: +44(0)7812 010 765
Email: andrea@poppyseedmedia.co.uk

[Peter Mallett]

Race Retro 2012 Celebrates Thirty years of Honda

[compte deGraves]

I hope to be there this year with Iain Rowley, top international historic F3 racer and all round good guy.

[Paulaweybridge]

Hi Peter,

Hope that you had a nice Xmas and Happy 2012

Here's the thread I started back in November ...

Can you combine them ...

http://tentenths.com/forum/showthrea...ace+Retro+2012

[Alan Raine]

Hopefully making my first visit, although I don't know which day yet

[Derwent Motorsp]

We will be at Stoneleigh on the Friday as usual. Not sure where Stoneliegh is though! LOL

[Tim the Grey]

Just outside Coventry. Near(ish) to Cov Airport.
Leamington to Coventry road, on the left.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Tim the Grey

Just outside Coventry. Near(ish) to Cov Airport.
Leamington to Coventry road, on the left.

Sure there will be a few of us from Norfolk travelling across- and definitely to Stoneleigh, not the other place.......

[terence]

I have a feeling I'll be there.

[Tim Falce]

I may go.

[Derwent Motorsp]

My touch of "wit" re the spelling at the start of the thread obviously missed some readers!
We've not missed a year and indeed we had a NESCRO stand for 3 years.

[John Elwin]

Assuming winter weather doesn't put in a late appearance I plan to make the trip, having missed the last two or three years.

[terence]

It would be good to meet up again John.

[PRS RH01]

Originally Posted by Alan Raine

Hopefully making my first visit, although I don't know which day yet

Hi Alan

Good news the classic formula ford dinner dance is the same weekend and only 10 miles away .Your invite should be in the post this week .

Peter

[Alan Raine]

Originally Posted by PRS RH01

Hi Alan

Good news the classic formula ford dinner dance is the same weekend and only 10 miles away .Your invite should be in the post this week .

Peter

Peter,

Sorry, I meant to reply to your email you sent before Christmas. I'll doubt I'll be able to fit the dinner dance in, and I probably won't know if and when I can make Stoneleigh until probably a few days before. Work is going to be mad at that point in February as I've lots of deadlines to meet. At least I'm busy

[PRS RH01]

Originally Posted by Alan Raine

Peter,

Sorry, I meant to reply to your email you sent before Christmas. I'll doubt I'll be able to fit the dinner dance in, and I probably won't know if and when I can make Stoneleigh until probably a few days before. Work is going to be mad at that point in February as I've lots of deadlines to meet. At least I'm busy

If we dont work we cant play ! It looks like for the first time in 30 years im going to have to get someone else to build my car.
If you do get to the show dont forget to come and say hello.

[John Elwin]

Originally Posted by terence bower

It would be good to meet up again John.

Certainly would, Terry. I expect to be at the Show all three days as there's lots to do, so there ought to be an opportunity. Be in touch closer to the time...

It's just one of eight shows I shall be covering in the space of nine weeks!

[SAMD]

Originally Posted by PRS RH01

If we dont work we cant play ! It looks like for the first time in 30 years im going to have to get someone else to build my car.
If you do get to the show dont forget to come and say hello.

Work is a proper codology (Ulster term for a bit of a screw up). My problem is, when I am busy and making money (not always the same thing) I am confident enough to spend the money on racing but dont have the time, ('cos I am busy making money) then when I have the time things are obviously slow, and I dont feel confident enough to spend the money!
catch 21.5 + .5

[delta]

Might give the show a miss this year,time very precious ATM. 2012 Racing season approaching very quick.

[PRS RH01]

Originally Posted by SAMD

Work is a proper codology (Ulster term for a bit of a screw up). My problem is, when I am busy and making money (not always the same thing) I am confident enough to spend the money on racing but dont have the time, ('cos I am busy making money) then when I have the time things are obviously slow, and I dont feel confident enough to spend the money!
catch 21.5 + .5

So so true !

[Racesport]

I will be there (as journalist) as every year since the first edition!

[Paulaweybridge]

Good evening everyone.

Here is the latest news from Andrea Seed of Poppyseed Media. http://www.poppyseedmedia.co.uk/

She looks after all the PR work and Press Office for the show. http://www.raceretro.com/

HERO BRINGS ‘ARRIVE AND DRIVE’ TO RACE RETRO 2012

Read all about it in the News Section here: http://tentenths.com/news/showentry.php?e=2769

Hope to see many of you at Stoneleigh Park next month.

Personally I can't wait as it's the start of the Historic Racing Calendar for me.

[Gerry Taylor]

I shall be going along, and hope to meet a few more old timers.

[MGDavid]

I am going to have to give it a miss this year as I will be at the Bathurst 12 hours instead

[Cliff Ryan]

Wow - enjoy David & keep us posted