Yeah, can't see taking your gear as a problem, same for Karl.

Looks like Ivan is in, he has moved up onto the drivers list.

Excellent, I paid his entry today - team Ireland is nearly as big as team portugal now :)

Just want to check that everyone has their hotels booked.....??......
I'll work out a plan with Ian about getting there and come back to everyone with a price.

myself,mickand dave are booked into the premier inn

There are some photos of the Ardent Raceway offroad track in the Photos section of www.dublinmodelracing.com

Here a video of the 4Wheel drive in action on the Ardent Raceway.:thumbsup:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQiKKnmLQhg

Well spotted :thumbsup:

there's a video of Ardent raceway showing you around the place.:)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBIqlU9Rjgo

local pub 2mins away could be trouble:woot::woot::woot:

team balls out could be flat out on the pub floor:woot:

haha:thumbsup:

1. John Dungan -
2. Ian Hunter - Driving
3. Michael Bolger -
4. Tony Kavanagh -
5. Nigel Dungan -
6. Colin Whelan -
7. William White - Driving
8. Dave Bolger -
9. Ivan Thomson - Flying

Hi guys, its time to start planning our flights/ferries
I need to know who is planning on flying so that I can work out the ferry costs. Let me know.

Ian can get a camper if there is enough people interested, Otherwise we can take cars/vans etc.

3. Michael Bolger - Driving
8. Dave Bolger -Driving

MiCk B. :-)

tony kavanagh driving

myself and nig the stig driving

Hi all, this is probably the best plan - any other suggestions?
Ferries (Camper or van + Car) + 8 people + diesel for both works out at about 110 euro each

I can get a van F.O.C, but it will only take 3 passengers - so we would need a biggish car to take the remaining 5 passengers. A Camper would sort this problem as it takes 6, but it may add to the cost.

One final option is to take John's van and two other cars - but brings individual cost up to about 140 euro each.

Can i make a alternative option.

Use the van and send all the gear plus 3 people on the boat.
The rest flight. Rent a people carrier . No worries about how to get people to the venue and stuff like that.

Flight to east midlands via ryanair(2 flights a day morning and evening 7 days a week) and Car rental for the likes of a ford galaxy between 6 works out at around 80-85euro if booked now. Say hand over a few quid to sub bringing the gear in the van and to even the cost for all.

Im sorry to hijack your thread,but where do you rent a galaxy for 85euro?
I've payed 100euros (3day rent) for a VW golf at London Luton europcar,but im in time to cancel.
If you know a cheaper rent a car let me know.

Raven, price is the cost per person for car rental for a people carrier type plus flights. Car is something around 250 depending on the cover and extras for 4 days.

OK Mugen got it.Thanks.

cya team Ireland next January.

hi all just reading all the different ways of going to petit, the van i use is a work van i am going to ask to use it but usually when i am not using it someone from work is.nig has his van but not sure if all hauler bags and cars will fit in :thumbdown:

To help work this out - here is the individual costs of everything,

Ferry - Car + 1 - 100 euro each way
Ferry - Van + 1 - 140 euro each way
Ferry - Camper + 1 - 130 euro each way
Ferry - Additional passengers - 9 euro each way per person

Flight - to Birmingham - 48 euro each return if booked now
Car hire - 80-85 euro per person

Diesel - Hire Car - 50 Euro
Diesel - Van - 100 euro return
Diesel - Car - 80 euro return

Here's what I'm working out the total cost for driving, 3 in the van and 5 in a car. With the total cost split evenly.

Cost per person, €91.50, see attached for calculation, feel free to check the figures.

MiCk B. :-)

Looks like the ideal (and cheapest!!) solution. I can get the LT35 Van, just need to sort a car that will take 5 happily.

Edit - Just confirmed that I can have van for that weekend with owner - sorted!

Hi all,

The plan is pretty much set.
Ian is hoping to have a big cumfy Mercedes to take 5 people.
I will have a big van to take all of the gear and 3 people.

Can everybody give me 100 euros as soon as possible? and I will sort out the difference as soon as everything is paid for - hopefully I'm refunding everyone with a few quid.

Will

sounds like a plan:thumbsup:

Latest News,

1. Ian has large Mercedes to carry 5 drivers organised
2. I have large van organised for carrying all the gear and 3 drivers.
3. Stena-line are giving us a deal, but I won't have details till next week.
4. I need to start collecting money off people - Mick Bolger has paid me, everybody else needs to give me 100 Euro asap, and we'll sort out the difference when the bills are paid - hopefully I'm refunding you all with a few quid.

Will

1. John Dungan - 100 Euro Paid
2. Ian Hunter -
3. Michael Bolger - 100 Euro Paid
4. Tony Kavanagh -
5. Nigel Dungan - 100 Euro Paid
6. Colin Whelan -
7. William White - 100 Euro Paid
8. Dave Bolger -
9. Ivan Thomson - Flying, no payment needed

Hi all,
It would be greatly appreciated if you could pay up this Thursday or Sunday. No word from Stena Line yet today. Keep you posted.
Regards,
Will

See you saturday at the commitee meeting.

Hi all,

Good news, the ferry has been booked and paid for.
Itinerary as follows;

Outbound;
Friday 14th Jan @ 0820hrs - Dublin Port

Return;
Monday 17th Jan @ 1350hrs - Holyhead

Loading of race equipment;
The plan is for everybody to meet at the Naul on Thursday evening to load the van with all of your gear.

Meeting at the Port on Friday Morning;
I suggest that we meet in 3 groups.
I'll collect 2 x Bolgers in the Van from their house.
Ian and Tony come from southside together.
Colin and 2 x Dungans come from northside together.

You need to be at the port (Stenline Terminal) at 0715hrs on Friday morning at the latest!!!

Anyone wanting to avail of Stena Plus can buy it on the day.


RE: Food + Drink
For those staying in the Hilton - 24 Hour bar & snacks - restaurant till 10pm
http://www.hilton.co.uk/HiWayWeb/app...tyhocn=EMAHNHN

Hi all,
we're all set to go - see you all in the Naul on Thursday from about 6.30 pm to load up the van.

I'll be uploading to the "photos" section on the club website in the evening after each day of the event.

Saturday Timetable is here >>> http://www.petitrc.com/prcrace2011/r...yTimetable.pdf
Sunday Timetable is here >>>> http://www.petitrc.com/prcrace2011/r...yTimetable.pdf

Looks like we can look forward to a nice lie in both mornings!!!! :o:o:o :thumbsup:

ATTN: All driver going to the Petit Race,

I have to collect the van from Drogheda on Thursday after work, so I won't be in the Naul till about 6.30 or so. Mick Bolger is going home after work to collect gear, so he will be later than normal also.

I'll be there till about 8pm, incase anyone wants time to run a car.

Please bring everything that you want to take to the event with you on Thursday night so that we can pack it neatly into the van.

Will

Is there a list to show what heats we are running in anywhere??

Just saw this on Petit Race website:

UFO Race information:
For this 5th edition I decided to select THE BEST driver of each country in 3 classes!
Do your best!


No pressure Colin :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Best of luck to all entering the race this weekend :thumbsup:

All packed and ready for the 7am ferry!!

MiCk B. :-)

I wish I was coming :(

My bank account does say that I was correct in assuming that I couldn't afford it though!