MR2 Nationals & MR2ocnz 25th anniversary NOV 23,24 2019

[Rosscar]

Not wanting to put a damper on the record attempt but Keith reckons those numbers were exceeded many years back as to the number of MR2s at a meet!

[MIKEP]

Haha I. Have been told about the "Tauranga" meet. I have seen an old picture but can count only 59 as the photo doesn't have all the cars in it. Also no one recorded the numbers so I'm treating it as an Urban Legend.

You know the rules " If you don't have a photo it didn't happen"

The Aussies have been keeping records for their last 5 Nationals so I have something to go on.

Toyotafest in Auckland had 43 on its own so the leap to 65 isn't that big.

Here's some figures

approx 1250 MR2s still on my the LTSA system
576 still registered or on hold

There are less of the cars around now and the ownership profile has changed so I'm happy with. 65

Let's embrace it and not rain on the parade

[fourwalls]

Ok mike what time will the record be taken at.
Wifey has approved road trip, on the condition I bring her.
Bit late to enter but bugger but i have anyway it the yellow beast needs to get out of the garage.
Looking at head down Saturday early and staying with family
Name the time for the group photo to prove we can do it better than the bloody Aussie’s and I will be there to bolster numbers , dust and garage grime include.

[MIKEP]

Hey Paul nice to hear from you mate.Hope you guys are all good.Parade Laps and group photo are about 9.30 but rest
assured I will be counting every car that comes in. End of day group photo as well.

And no your not too late for a goodie bag and there's no Tuis in it yeah right

Get the yellow peril out and come on down

[fourwalls]

all good Mike, aiming to leave Vegas about 5:30 on saturday so should have no problems getting there,
Catch up when we see you

[mickeyduck]

We will be there entered today, need to give the car a bit of a dust off and a clean :-p

Might not be show and shine really, but certainly up for a track attack.

Excellent! I look forward to catching up with you guys. (Off the track at least, cos I might not be able to do so on track...)

[mickeyduck]

Let's embrace it and not rain on the parade

Damn right. It's gonna be a buzz.

Wifey has approved road trip, on the condition I bring her.
Bit late to enter but bugger but i have anyway

Gonna be good to see you again Paul...! Was looking at the LTSA roadworks map and thinking about all the pain you used to save us with back road routes, sussing out current condition... Miss having you up here mate. Here's to a ripper weekend!

[ptayler56]

Hi

I'm not very well known on here (more of a lurker than a poster - and not a lurker often enough). Also, I'm sure there are other people here from the Manawatu as well, but worth noting for anyone bringing an AW11 I have one and a half parts cars and a lot of boxes of assorted other parts - I'm not looking to sell things (never know when I might need a part) but if you hear of someone that has significant issues over the weekend, or needs a spare part to get them running again (or get them home) my parts stash is about 40 mins from the track so come look me up anytime over the weekend (Black AW11 with the plate R4CE) and I can let you know if I can help out.

Cheers

[simonaszakra]

Program for nationals below.

Please do note if your are doing the trackday you must be at the track by 8am for Documentation.

The BBQ is Bring your own BYO, Alcohol is allowed. the venue has got all facilities and utensils.

The Manawatu Car Club is judging our Show n Shine and prize giving will be at 7pm at their club rooms.

[simonaszakra]

This is the current signed up and paid list.

IF YOUR NAME IS NOT ON THIS LIST PLEASE GET IN TOUCH ASAP.

There is only 5 trackday spots left get in quick/

Show and Shine (inc goodie bag and Tee Shirt) and Track Cruise/parade laps, gymkhana still has plenty of spots signup below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10b_8aF ... tz4JI/edit

Simon Summerfield
David Goodall
Michael Kemp
Olaf Flesch
Pierre Baron
Regan Scott
Phillip Laas
James Benck
Colin Stephed Dilworth
Ivan Pecirov
Logan Sunnex
Ross Burgess
David Shaun Gee
Thomas Wanden
James McKelvie
DIXON YOUNG
Isaac Western
Charlie Western
Julia Hughes
Michael Alforte
Vaughan Sanders
James Sykes
Douglas Watt
Greg Hirst
Tracey Clay
Michael Fraser
Michael Stowell
Ivor Tomasevich
Mike Vecchia
Paul Pettit
Peter Sullivan
Brian Cruse
Christopher HILL
Simon Calkin
Gary Andrew Esler
Luke Baker
Lachlan Armstrong
Brendon King
Mike whaanga
Jabeo Richardson
Luke Christenson
Tony Pedley
Jeremy Schoeller
Holly S
Holly S
Mike Vecchia
Roger Rowse
Cathy Wright
Eric Obmerga
Nick Rebers
Tony myler
Jim Visser
Cjay ranford
Justin Young
Tom Clarke
Kyle Mills-Brown
peter Honeyman
Nathan Howells
M me whaanga
Jason Phillip Ross
Paul Tayler
Braeman Rusling
Shaun Bromley
Levi Ruden
Simon Gilbert
Shane Geddes
Paul Andrews

[Benckj]

Glad you're going to make it Jim. Excellent!

As for Swann, we won't be racing. And it'll be well regulated and run, I'm sure. It's all about getting to know your car in a safe controlled environment. So it fits the criteria perfectly I reckon. Besides I don't think anyone in the Club would put up with someone driving like an aggressive idiot at an event like this. They'd get shamed, if not shunned. MR2's are about finesse as we all know. Not like some drift hack eh. And nobody wants to hurt their pride and joy. Especially when you need to drive it home again...!

Has anyone notified Swann about this event and insuring their car? Just one of the things I have on my to-do list.

[mknz]

Glad you're going to make it Jim. Excellent!

As for Swann, we won't be racing. And it'll be well regulated and run, I'm sure. It's all about getting to know your car in a safe controlled environment. So it fits the criteria perfectly I reckon. Besides I don't think anyone in the Club would put up with someone driving like an aggressive idiot at an event like this. They'd get shamed, if not shunned. MR2's are about finesse as we all know. Not like some drift hack eh. And nobody wants to hurt their pride and joy. Especially when you need to drive it home again...!

Has anyone notified Swann about this event and insuring their car? Just one of the things I have on my to-do list.

Yeah, only got covered for one

[MR2PWR]

hi just wndering if anything has been organised for the people (ladies/partners) not wanting to be at the track ALL day

I thought there was some mention of a shopping / cafe outing somewhere

[THR4SHER007]

Has anyone notified Swann about this event and insuring their car? Just one of the things I have on my to-do list.

I called them this morning. They said they would cover me for cruising sessions if the limit didn't exceed 100km/h but not for full pace track sessions.

[Benckj]

Has anyone notified Swann about this event and insuring their car? Just one of the things I have on my to-do list.

I called them this morning. They said they would cover me for cruising sessions if the limit didn't exceed 100km/h but not for full pace track sessions.

I was afraid of that. Not a deal breaker for me but would have been nice to have coverage for the whole day. It’s always surprising how many accidents occur just outside the track ‘entrance’.