Hi all
Thought I'd share my Iconic RC day with you
I set off from my home in Havant, Hants, at 3:48, after having alarm wake me at 3am. My route is simple, but long, A3, M25, A1. I was on the M25 at half 4 and all was going to plan except the nagging signs that said "M25 closed, j19-21a". Maybe they've not switched them off yet or something, sure enough, as I reach j19, cones and flashing lights direct me off. A sign saying "all diverted traffic" with an arrow on provided me with hope...until after the 1st roundabout at which point they disappeared. I criss-crossed my way up the A41, M1, a town, a speed camera and another dual carraigeway until I found my way onto the A1.
I made the circuit by 7am. Sleepy heads were breaking cover as I pulled up and met up with Mr Iconic himself, John Weston, who pointed out I may be slightly mad at undertaking my journey. After booking in we had a round of practice and nowt broke. I was then presented with my very own event card with stickers in and my name printed on it, Yowzers.
During my settling in I had a wander around to see what was in store for the day.
Slimer would like this wagon:
Large rostrum
This chap was booked in to do a bit of aerial filming of the event. Professional in his approach to his work too.
Also quite clearly "one of us" too judging by his choice of car
A raffle/tombola going on
A shop, selling kits/tyres and odds and ends
A cheerfully cheesy chap in race control:
And er...........a bit of creativity
More on how I got on and some more pictures a bit later but before I go I'll leave you with this:
Is it me or does the bloke in the foreground on the left bear an uncanny resemblance to ex-Surrey & Hants gaffer Neil Dudman?