Race retro..

[AAN 5pot]

As its 30years of quattro this year whos going to race retro??

[Coxy]

I'll be there on the Saturday!

[AAN 5pot]

COOL same here. Taking my mate to try and convert him from his shitty R*nault clio sport bla bla bla. over to the audi side. looking forward to the swb and the s1 evo

[amanda]

There will be no rallying Nanny has decided it's too unsafe

[naffa]

Originally Posted by amanda

There will be no rallying Nanny has decided it's too unsafe

When did they change that then?
Last week I ordered my tickets for the Sunday.

[Coxy]

Originally Posted by amanda

There will be no rallying Nanny has decided it's too unsafe

???????? you smoking stewed apple juice again!?!??!!?

If they've changed it, they need to put something on their website pdq as there is no mention of it on there.

[Coxy]

Originally Posted by amanda

There will be no rallying Nanny has decided it's too unsafe

This year's Race Retro will see legendary Rally drivers put to the test on an exciting new Live action Rally Stage when it returns to Stoneleigh Park from 12th to 14th March.
Exciting New Rally Stage set to thrill at Race Retro 2010

Featuring more sharp turns and an amazing power slide for the drivers to enjoy, the new course is also much more visitor friendly with a raised spectator viewing bank and all tarmac paddock where enthusiasts can get up close to the cars in service.

Show Operations Manager David Alderson said: "We've run the rally stage in its established location for six years now and whilst it was enjoyed by all, it was time to raise the bar for the drivers and give the visitors a better view of all the action. The new stage is also much more convenient, situated less than 200 metres from the front of the exhibition halls. I'm really excited that we can finally bring the action close to the exhibition halls and save our rally enthusiasts from that long cold trek through the park."

The new rally stage is still all Tarmac, with the start and finish line adjacent to a spectator area. The course begins with a 90 degree left turn into a fast straight with a midpoint 'yump', then left again along a shorter straight before a sharp left and right complex. This is followed by a dramatic double left directly in front of the spectator viewing area, so expect the fast boys to make this one long power slide before they make a 90 degree right back to the start/finish. The stage lap length is 0.5 of a mile and cars will complete two laps on each run. This allows two cars to be in action on the stage at any one time.



If the course isn't enough to get you excited, then the line-up of cars is sure to get the blood pumping. Visitors can expect to see an iconic selection of genuine ex works Audi quattros. From the original long wheelbase A2 coupe that shook the rallying world on its debut in 1980, to the outrageous short wheelbase S1 Evo 2, Audi's final statement of the Group B era, all will be a part of the show's celebration of thirty years of the quattro.

Joining the quattros will be a further selection of Group B rallying monsters from the recently formed, 'Rallying with Group B' club. Expect to see Ford RS200, MG 6R4, Lancia 037, Peugeot 205T16, Porsche RSR supported by Stratos, Rover V8 SD1, Manta 400, TR7V8, and of course the Rothmans Escort, all the genuine article from Rallying's illustrious past.

Add to this the full range of ex Russell Brookes 'Andrews Heat for Hire' cars all appearing in the hands of the ever popular British rallying maestro, and a new innovation for Race Retro 2010, the inclusion of an invited selection of the most dramatic rally 'specials' from the British rally championships.

The historic kart racers will perform their now established warm-up demonstration before the appearance of the rally cars in each of the Saturday and Sunday live action sessions. The karts will use a shorter loop section of the new rally stage immediately in front of the spectator areas. There will be everything from early class 1 machines up to the very fast class 4 250 gearbox karts. The new kart track received an enthusiastic 'thumbs-up' on recent inspection by British Historic Kart Club officials who will as always be organising the kart action at Race Retro 2010.

Adult ticket prices start from just £20 for Friday and £15 for Saturday and Sunday when booking in advance or upgrade to a VIP ticket with fantastic hospitality and a chance to meet our special guests. 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 .

[amanda]

Sorry I read some where that the works cars wont be racing! due to nanny

[Coxy]

Originally Posted by amanda

Sorry I read some where that the works cars wont be racing! due to nanny

not sure where!

Put the cider down me thinks!!

[amanda]

Originally Posted by Coxy

not sure where!

Put the cider down me thinks!!

If I was drinking it I would