Events Calendar

May 2008

4th - 5th	STONELEIGH Kit Car Show AND Marlin Owners Club AGM held at the Royal Agricultural Showground, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire 09.30 until 17.00 Kit car drivers free, passengers ?5. Camping with a kit ?5 for driver (passenger ?15) 2 large exhibition halls and huge outdoor space for clubs, family entertainments, food stalls & accessory stands.The majority of the industry displays its cars and often there are new model launches.	Grosvenor Exhibitions 01775 712100 Sue Roedel 07766 143631 or 01708 475764 Email: editor(at)marlinownersclub.com
11th	Cheshire Kit Car Show held at Capesthorne Hall, near Macclesfield, Cheshire Several manufacturers and hundreds of privately owned kit cars always turn up to make this a terrific day out at a lovely location. Lots of clubs attend too.	Danny Nelson 0121 4537250 Email: danny.nelson@blueyonder.co.uk
16th	PITSTOP Copy deadline for JUNE/JULY 2008 issue	Sue Roedel 07766 143631 or 01708 475764 Email: editor(at)marlinownersclub.com
24th - 26th	Scottish trip After the success of his first Scotland weekend, Tim MacDonald hosts his second year. For campers there is room in the paddock of Tim's parents' guesthouse in Cardross with access to the toilet/shower facilities and a cooked breakfast. An electrical hook up will be made available for campers and caravans. Costs for the camping are £8 per tent/caravan and a cooked breakfast can be available for £4.50 per head. Costs for staying in the B&B are £32 per person (all rooms with ensuite bathrooms/TV, etc).	Tim Macdonald 01389 849105 Email: Timmacx(at)aol.com

June 2008

8th	London to Brighton Kit Car Run A chance to show off along a pretty route accompanied by two interest stops and ending in a huge gathering along the famous Madeira Drive in Brighton.	Greenwood Exhibitions 01296 631181 / 632040 Email: info(at)classicmotorshow.com
14th - 15th	The Alternative & Kit Car Show held at the Newark & Notts Showground, Newark-on-Trent, Notts Principally an outdoor event with hundreds of cars to see all over the expansive grass areas, plus trade stands, auto-accessory and auto jumble stands, kids' entertainments and games.	Danny Nelson 0121 4537250 Email: danny.nelson(at)blueyonder.co.uk
28th - 29th	Welsh Wander A longer version of the 2007 day. Meet for Saturday picnic, 50-ish mile drive afterwards and pub or garden meal PM. Sunday drive to a pub lunch and finish on the Great Orme. Camp or B&B.	Derek Jones 01352 7711 83 Email: djj_engineer@yahoo.co.uk

July 2008

11th	PITSTOP Copy deadline for AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2008 issue	Sue Roedel 07766 143631 or 01708 475764 Email: editor(at)marlinownersclub.com
11th - 13th	Goodwood Festival of Speed Motor racing's equivalent of Ascot or Wimbledon. This is the only occasion where you will see in action the greatest competition cars and star drivers from all eras: everything from 19th century steam carriages to current Formula One. Explore exciting displays of many exhibitors and enjoy an adrenaline rush from the Festival's interactive entertainment.	Goodwood Park (www.goodwood.co.uk) 01243 755000 Email: fos(at)goodwood.co.uk
19th - 20th	7th Lakes Invasion An exciting well-attended weekend of driving and a chance to appreciate some of the most spectacular views in the country. Lee plans a full weekend of touring including some challenging roads amongst beautiful scenery. Day drivers welcome.	Lee Hunter 07720 398794 Email: leezr160(at)hotmail.com

August 2008

9th - 10th	Peterborough Kit & Car Builder Show (Replaces the Harrogate Show)	Danny Nelson 0121 4537250 Email: danny.nelson(at)blueyonder.co.uk
23rd - 25th	8th Derbyshire Weekend held at the Halter Devil Chapel Farm, Turnditch Liz & Doug offer their field to campers. A relaxed weekend, day trippers welcome. Saturday night takeover at a local pub. Sunday rally and pm BBQ, rain or shine. Choose from many options for Monday. Lovely weekend.	Liz & Doug Billings 01335 370364 Email: liz(at)billings753.freeserve.co.uk

September 2008

12th	PITSTOP Copy deadline for OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 issue	Sue Roedel 07766 143631 or 01708 475764 Email: editor(at)marlinownersclub.com
13th	Donington Track Day, Donington Exhibition Centre, Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derbys Donington boasts displays by the majority of the industry, plenty of special displays, a fine atmosphere, excellent facilities and an excellent club attendance outdoors. And, of course, a full day's use by kit car drivers of the superb racetrack	Danny Nelson 0121 4537250 Email: danny.nelson(at)blueyonder.co.uk
13th - 14th	UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. Bingley Hall revival, Stafford County Showground, Staffordshire Previously a large, bustling event that starts the season off in style, usually with several new model launches. Supported by most of the industry's big names, lots of accessory and parts stands, big second-hand car sales section, many club displays etc.	Danny Nelson 0121 4537250 Email: danny.nelson(at)blueyonder.co.uk
19th - 21st	Goodwood Revival The Goodwood Revival is the world's most popular motor race meeting and the only event of its kind to be staged in the romantic time capsule of the Fifties and Sixties. As well as recreating the golden era of motor sport, the Revival offers exceptional wheel-to-wheel racing around a classic circuit, untouched by the modern world.	Goodwood Park (www.goodwood.co.uk) 01243 755000 Email: fos(at)goodwood.co.uk

November 2008

14th	PITSTOP Copy deadline for DECEMBER/JANUARY 2009 issue	Sue Roedel 07766 143631 or 01708 475764 Email: editor(at)marlinownersclub.com
15th - 16th	The Great Western Kit Car Show held at Westpoint Exhibition Centre, Exeter, Devon Expect good kit manufacturer support, lots of extras, a good atmosphere and at least one special attraction.	European Promtions 01233 713878 Email: info(at)car-shows.co.uk