long-gone 152 Report post Posted March 3, 2016 As JapFest is not at Combe this year, it looks like they're hosting a similar/smaller event; Castle Combe's Japanese Car Show Saturday 14 May 2016 tickets £15 in advance, £20 on the day. 15 minute track sessions plus all day track pass also available at extra cost - probably for those braver than me. Some of the public track sessions have been a little too 'boisterous' to me. Some may be interested in the Show and Shine competition: here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted March 3, 2016 We looked at attending this event as a club, ultimately decided not to this year what with it being new and all that. We went to a new show before and it was dire. I'll leave it here though and add it to the calendar. I may go scope it out to see if it's worth considering for next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted March 3, 2016 The RX-8OC will be having a Stand there this year and we have also already booked a block of Track Sessions Sent from my Archos 53 Platinum using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
long-gone 152 Report post Posted March 7, 2016 I think because of JapFest the last few years, Combe should expect a decent crowd - it's always been popular for those brave enough to take to the track with a lot of, shall we say 'inexperienced enthusiasts', plus there seems to be a decent uptake by vendors and clubs. It won't be on a par with Silverstone I'm sure, but it's so near to me it'd be rude not to go. Hoping there won't be queuing we had a couple of years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted March 7, 2016 @daidaiiro If I fail to make it down there, do let us know what it's like because it will be considered for next year of course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
long-gone 152 Report post Posted March 7, 2016 Will do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
long-gone 152 Report post Posted March 24, 2016 Banzai magazine, Dodo Juice, CarScene, Slammed UK, Mission Motorsport and others have confirmed sponsorship and/or trade stands. Looking good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S18 RSG 429 Report post Posted May 5, 2016 Has anyone decided they're going to this? I know we don't have a stand or whatever, but I'd be up for meeting people in the morning to drive up together. Could also take the opportunity (providing the weather is good) to go for a little drive afterwards and perhaps stop off for some food somewhere if there are a few of us. Tickets for general admission are still on sale until the 13th, so plenty of time to decide, but if a few more say yes, we could perhaps organise something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
long-gone 152 Report post Posted May 5, 2016 2,000 display cars booked so looks like it should be okay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted May 5, 2016 The RX-8OC have a 55 Car Stand with two exclusive Track Sessions I will be doing both Track Sessions Sent from my Archos 53 Platinum using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jared 21 Report post Posted May 5, 2016 I'll be heading to this, I'm attending with raceline media, should be a good day and hopefully this weather holds up aswell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GREMLIN 27 Report post Posted May 12, 2016 I'm going on outlaw jap stand may be a spare pass will know by tomorrow as mates mr2 broke the steering rack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S18 RSG 429 Report post Posted May 13, 2016 11 hours ago, GREMLIN said: I'm going on outlaw jap stand may be a spare pass will know by tomorrow as mates mr2 broke the steering rack If that's the case I'd possibly be up for taking it. Not sure how my weekend plans are looking right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
long-gone 152 Report post Posted May 13, 2016 I'm hoping to get there early-ish. I'll be taking a hot flask in the car though, just in case we get queues like a few years ago for Japfest. Shouldn't be anything like as busy but I like to be prepared. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted May 13, 2016 My car already for Jap Day and loaded up for the RX-8OC Stand Provisions Sent from my Archos 53 Platinum using Tapatalk 2 Keethos and Rich reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
