The Lotus Grand Tourers

Re tickets.

Just to confirm that all tickets will get you in on both days.

We've had problems in the past with people selling tickets on once they'd visited the show (we've even had people trying to get in with the previous years ticket!!).

So this year we had separate Saturday and Sunday tickets printed. However, this hasn't worked out as many members couldn't tell us which day they'll be coming, which is fair enough.

Therefore we'll be marking tickets as you go in on Saturday and you'll need a hand stamp for re-entry that day. On Sunday you'll be able to use your Saturday ticket but it will be marked again and you'll need to get a hand stamp for re-entry as on Saturday.

Hope this makes sense - and I will try and find space for two Excel's, promise!

Alan

where is everyone staying? I havent booked anything yet

Martin

Looks very nice. How many guests for dinner?

Martin - I think I'll be in the Dakota as usual - gives the car time to warm up on the way down and back, and the food there is pretty good too.

http://www.dakotanottingham.co.uk/

is that the Dakota in Nottingham?

texas2201 wrote:is that the Dakota in Nottingham?

Well - just off the M1 on the way to Nottingham, yes.

£99 a night is a bit steep! or do you get a special deal?

texas2201 wrote:£99 a night is a bit steep! or do you get a special deal?

Unfortunately not. I'm just underspent on the "buggritwhatsfallenoffandbrokennow" fund

(and every room has a nice big plasma TV for watching highlights of the Chinese GP on....)

I will have a look round and see if I can find anything a bit cheaper, also need to see if I can get my son to drive up in the elan so I have a car once the Excel is on the stand

I won't be able to help set up on the Friday due to work commitments. I aim to be along early on Saturday morning and should be around on the Sunday as well. Does anyone intend to meet up to travel into Donington together on the Saturday morning - perhaps park up together (or will the M100s have the whole car park)?

I think the doors open at 10. In previous years we've met at the motor museum car park around 9-9:30 ish for a short convoy into the car park.

The M100s will, of course, be sorted by colour again. Anyone want to bring a snooker cue ?

Or maybe a big, white car to push the colours around with?

Oh -and gentlemen, FORMAL dress is required. Polo shirts or T-shirts & fleeces are mandatory Got to show those Esprit upstarts we know how to do things properly.

I will be there at about 9.30 on sat and will stay till 4 to man the stand as required. Shirt ironed, fleece ready and belt........yes belt. A mate of mine works at a car body shop and was bored so made a belt buckle out of a spare Lotus badge! Just need the under pants now!!

Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow

Just made it back from Donnington, nice stand guy's & great cars on show !! makes me think I should clean mine tomorrow !!

Keep up the good work