As we are going to the Hawk Conservancy on Sunday 11th August ( as arranged by Dave -- see Events listing) I was not proposing to have an evening meet on Tuesday 13th August. How-ever if you wish for an evening meet on Tuesday 11th please pin names below; with an Idea of area you would like the meet to be; thanks.

Just thought I would share our experience today on our run out. Those who attended where Obecanobe (John), Ickle ( Stuart) and myself.

The day started at 9am at our local McDonalds in Dunfermline where we had breakfast and ultimately decide our destination and route for the days run. The weather was not great in the east, it was cloudy and cold. The west was the better option. So it was decided that’s where we were heading.

We left cold Dunfermline heading west towards Stirling it wasn’t getting any warmer. Our goal was Aberfoyle at the foot of the infamous Dukes Pass 14 miles of exhilarating tarmac, which throws everything you could ask for in cars like ours. As you head up the Pass, up steep hairpin bends you could think you where in the Alps. As we crested over the top the sun met us. It stayed with us the rest of the day.

The Dukes is a very popular road for thrill seekers in cars it is made up of tight hairpins, fast bends; slow blind bends fast straights, blind summits and some really good yumps. I’ve seen us head over one way then about turn and go back the other way. But not today we were making good time so we headed North west towards Killen with a little detour along the way to St Fillans (we actually went the wrong turning but we enjoyed the road we went further along then turned back towards the direction we should of went.

We stopped at Killen for coffee and cake. After our refreshments we headed East along the shore of Loch Tay. It was here that I was told of a single track road that went over the top of Ben Lawers which is a Munro (mountain over 3000 feet), we located the road after we sped past it at a great rate of knots. The sign was hidden by vegetation. That’s my excuse anyway.

We headed up the track towards the summit, dodging sheep at the side of the road. The views from up there were amazing it was here we came across a dam and thought what a perfect place for some pictures. Until bloody tourists spoiled it they just abandoned their car in the middle of it.

From here we headed down the side of the mountain towards Aberfeldy by this time we where starting to run on fumes. Luckily I had a jerry can with me, which got me through Glen Lyon to our refueling stop in Aberfeldy. With the sun shining bright on the hillside and the top of my skull. I can honestly say that I have never driven through such beautiful countryside ever before. It was breathtaking.

After Aberfeldy we turned south towards home through the Small Glen to Crieff, past Gleneagles and onto more familiar roads, which we travel regularly where we know you can take the chance when it arises to overtake.

We finally arrived home at 4pm safe and sound and grinning from ear to ear knowing that today had to have been one of the best runs we have ever had together.

GBS Track Day Sunday 22nd September....

The GBS Team would like to invite you all to join us for a track day on Sunday 22nd September at Blyton Park in conjuction with Javelin Track Days. All are welcome to take part in any car, if your not driving your welcome to come and Spectate or be a passenger in our Zero demonstrator. It will be a great day for all the family, we hope you can all join us. To book your place on the track day please visitwww.javelintrackdays.co.uk (Book now to avoid disappointment)GBS are also at Bedford Autodrome on Saturday 27th July, all welcome to join us

Anyone in the Matlock / Ripley / Derbyshire / Yorkshire (widening the net you notice!) fancy a bit of a run out on Sunday AM (21st July)? Could meet up somewhere obvious, like Matlock Train Station and then on to Via Gellia (Cromford) for breakfast? There are plenty of nice routes from Via Gellia; Buxton, Ashbourne, Bakewell and so on..... Finish up down at Matlock Bath for a pint of shandy and make lots of noise on the way through? Rob (CMA), I know your car is still in rebuild phase, so your welcome as a passenger in mine...

I have been asked by Bob our area sec. to see if we can arrange a day out at the Hawk Conservancy near Andover.

www.hawk-concervancy.org SP11 8DY

Adults £12-75 Child (under 15) £8-30 Should we manage to get 15 or more there will be a 10% discount.

They have just opened a new restaurant which has a good choice of food, if there is enough interested I can book a table for lunch.

And the date -- 11 August 2013

This is a full days entertainment with two fantastic flying displays. Check the website for the full itinerary.

All welcome but need a show of hands to get discount and book table.

bit late for this year , but there is a large car show in Audlem, bikes , cars , boats + there are over 300 booked into this years show,

www.audlem-aset.org

peter2b

Updated 12:34 29.07.13

For those of you dissapointed by the loss of our sprint tack day on 13th July.

We now have a new date and the RAF have said they have finished playing with their airfield by then.

New date Saturday 14th September

Weather for Saturday

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/ng32

Cost £50 per driver

Driver number as indicated on the list below.

Cheques to be with me by August 1st

Cheques made payable to;

The RAFMSA

Cheques to be posted to

J Walton

1 Hop Pole Cottages

Hop Pole

Deeping St Nicholas

PE11 3HJ

Here we go again, the second attempt at the annual pilgrimage to RAF Barkston Heath.

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Cost

£50 per driver

Kit required;

A valid full uk driving licence.

Long sleeved top must be worn. Overalls not required.

Crash helmet, must be servicable, full or open face, full face prefered. If open face must be worn with goggles.

A car. It must be servicable and fit for purpose. No three wheelers.

A huge sense of humour and be prepared to have a good time.

Numbers will be rquired to be fixed to both sides of the car, no numpty last minute write it with a biro please.

Print two numbers at maximum size on your PC, ie a 2 and a 2 for 22, laminate and use electrical tape to affix, it aint rocket science.

Or, for little money, get them from 'fleabay', very smart.

It is for your safety, so if in the event of an incident your car can be identified by the crash rescue crews.

For those looking for a place to camp the night before or stay after on saturday night.

Look up Woodland Waters in Ancaster, it comes with the a 5 star rating from the 'South West Massive'

http://www.woodlandwaters.co.uk/

For those wishing to camp over on the Saturday night, you are welcome to take part in the RAFMSA Sprint Challenge on the Sunday.

In addition to the kit required for Saturday, you will require overalls For the RAFMSA Sprint Competition.

Overalls, must be a minimum of 100% cotton. NO MAN MADE FIBRES.

For those not going for the full Stig look, welding overalls or similar are fine or see the link below for a cheap and stylish pair.

See link below

Groovy Overalls

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Right guys run out this Sunday 0930-0945 at McDonalds junction 3 M90 near the Odeon route to be finalised append your names below who's coming

Hi all,

I don't know if anybody is interested in grass tracking but we are having a big meeting mid august, around 300 cars expected at our track near penrith, I can guarentee there will be some seriously good racing, as there always is, as well as thrills and spills as there always is, camping, beer tent

, and entertainment are all available plus if you are fancying a ride out we are on the edge of the Lake district, Pooley bridge 5 miles, Keswick 14 miles.

cheers Mark

COME 1 COME all, SHORT notice for a BBQ at our place this Saturday, take pot luck on what we have on offer or bring your favourite meat & drink. Fire will be lit around 7pm. All welcome. No need to post if coming,but it will help if you do; camping in the garden if required.