[FTO MEET] Todds Leap [15/16th Nov 2008]

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[FTO MEET] Todds Leap [15/16th Nov 2008]

Postby colm_mcm » Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:04 pm

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I want to get some ideas from you guys for a meet in November.

In the past while we've done West Cork,Kerry,Clare,Limerick,Wicklow and more

With activities like indoor karting, outdoor karting, Classic car show, a blast through the post tunnel, and a little bit of having the craic and enjoying a few pints.

So some discussion please guys and girls. what do you want out of your next FTO meet, what do you want to do, where do you want to go?

Personally, I'd like us to venture north, meet up with some of the site members up there and see and do whatever the place has to offer.

Thoughts?
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Postby TopCat » Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:25 am

I'd agree that somewhere around Sligo or up the north would be a nice change. I know the problem some people will have will be the distance, but if it was well organised (and I've no doubt it will be :wink: ), and we set up a proper mini-convoy from say Cork, Limerick and Dublin, and there were reasonable numbers, you should get some decent interest.
Personally I'd like to see a bit of karting maybe, should find a track new to us all up there?
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Postby Muad_dib77 » Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:22 am

I'm reasonably sure I spotted what appeared to be a large indoor Karting track in Newry last time I was up there...

just a thought
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Postby scottledeuce » Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:31 am

If your thinking of Sligo, There is a go-karting place just off the main Dublin- Sligo road, Been there a few times and it's quite good.

http://www.midlandkarting.com/
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Postby Kace » Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:08 pm

IKEA trip ? :D
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Postby Mustang » Tue Sep 30, 2008 3:49 pm

scottledeuce wrote:If your thinking of Sligo, There is a go-karting place just off the main Dublin- Sligo road, Been there a few times and it's quite good.

http://www.midlandkarting.com/

We've been there and done that. The roads to and from are nothing short of appaling, The weather was much the same on that day as well.
Kace wrote:IKEA trip ?

Bring your roof rack Kace :)
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Postby Bernard » Tue Sep 30, 2008 4:12 pm

Jeez, a meet around Sligo. Mick will be gutted :lol:
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Postby Dave » Tue Sep 30, 2008 5:20 pm

There's a really good track in Longford, been to it once and in the rain to boot and the karts were top notch, quality for drifting!! :) nice long and fast track too!
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Postby Sebastian » Tue Sep 30, 2008 5:21 pm

i would prefer belfast area
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Postby Dragonheart » Tue Sep 30, 2008 6:22 pm

North would be good for a change, or someone up around there seeing as we've done a lot of south and west and east of the country, nice to give the other lads a small journey this time.
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Postby CJ » Tue Sep 30, 2008 7:37 pm

A border \ NI meet sounds like a good idea considering we havn't ventured too far north in the past. All we really need is an activity and a venue, keep the ideas coming.

Any of the NI lads care to make some suggestions?

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Postby Bernard » Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:52 pm

It might be an idea for someone to post on the UK forum.
I'm sure there're northern owners on the UK site that aren't on here, a joint meet would be cool.
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Postby kevinod » Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:08 pm

I think something indoors is a must... any car show on up north in the next couple of months?
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Postby optical illusion » Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:34 am

North sound good.

Just please dont make this for between the 7th - 13th, I have to get my teeth out :(
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Postby Muad_dib77 » Wed Oct 01, 2008 9:30 am

I still think this is a good idea..
http://www.formula-karting.com/location.html
Location is "up north" - but not miles from the m1
http://www.formula-karting.com/tracks.html
They have a few different tracks..
Looks like a pretty good place I think... also their car park is an alright size :-)
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Postby Dave » Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:04 am

Any idea on dates yet??
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Postby kevinod » Wed Oct 01, 2008 11:10 am

Dave wrote:Any idea on dates yet??


Got any suggestions?
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Postby ftoandy » Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:14 pm

I vote karting in newry on saturday 1st or sunday 2nd of november :) How does that sound?
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Postby MY-JAP-MISTRESS » Wed Oct 01, 2008 2:05 pm

what about karting at eddy irvines in bangor?
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Postby ftolam13 » Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:03 am

would any1 be up 4 a Track day??????????????
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Postby CJ » Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:52 am

ftolam13 wrote:would any1 be up 4 a Track day??????????????


You're about 2 weeks too late lam!

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Postby colm_mcm » Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:43 pm

OK, from the voting, the 15th/16th looks to be the popular choice.
Have contacted Todds Leap and should hear back tomorrow re: avalibility.

Location is Todds Leap, Ballygawley, Co Tyrone. I reckon this will tick all the boxes, and it's something that hasn't been done before.

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I need your opinions on this ASAP, as anything we do has to be organised and booked in advance. If you're interested in coming, please stick your name down.
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Postby Bernard » Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:49 pm

I'm in, +1 :wink:
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Postby CJ » Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:55 pm

I'm game ball, great idea Colm :smt023


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Postby Dragonheart » Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:47 pm

1. Bernard +1
2. CJ + 1 (O)
3. colm_mcm (O)
4. Dragonheart +1 (O)
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+1 will be bringing a DC5 if theres no objections to a non-FTO coming along? My usual +1 cant make it.
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