grizedale stages

[dentonian25]

i know its early but does anyone fancy meeting up at the grizedale stages rally on the 29 november 2008 i will definately be there but i would suggest taking waterproofs as last year was really wet:rolleyes:

[GSH]

There's usually a good POTN contingent on the Grizedale Stages although where we will be is yet to be decided.

[Simon Harrison]

Yep, I'm another one who will be making the trip across to Cumbria at the end of the month. I haven't missed a Grizedale Forest Rally for the last 4 or 5 years, as it's generally one of the best organised and ran events of the year. I'll be having a good look at the maps over the next week or so to work out where I want to be for the couple of stages I'll get to see across the day.

The problem last year wasn't the rain so much, but the snow - particularly on the A66 driving home LOL

Simon.

[dentonian25]

i didnt mind the snow but this time i will take waterproofs and i think car park a is probably closest to the action last year i parked in car park b and had a really long walk i actually walked to car park A and got some really good views

[dentonian25]

well its only a fortnight away looks like there arnt going to be to many photographers at this one is the credit crunch hitting that hard

[Simon Harrison]

That assumes that the event even goes ahead - they need a minimum of 90 cars to run the event, and they are a little way off that.......

[kipper]

The event website has confirmed it's going ahead

[dentonian25]

should be a good day out hope the weather is better this year though

[GSH]

should be a good day out hope the weather is better this year though

It could hardly be worse :D


Image removed by me.

[Simon Harrison]

It could hardly be worse :D

Might as well drag out my favourite Grizedale pic....not much walking involved to find this spot either but you won't see the lake if it's like last year :D


Unfortunately not a picture you'll be able to get this year (at least not with the car coming towards you), as they are running the stage in the opposite direction this time.

Shame, because it is a cracker!

Simon.

[dentonian25]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/2595174542_96055067ca.jpg?v=0

this was taken early afternoon in the snow

[Cadwell]

I'd like to remind everyone that this area of the forum is for motorsport discussion, not for photo sharing. Including a single photo or maybe two to illustrate a particular technical point is fine but this isn't the place for general photo sharing.

[GSH]

I'd like to remind everyone that this area of the forum is for motorsport discussion, not for photo sharing. Including a single photo or maybe two to illustrate a particular technical point is fine but this isn't the place for general photo sharing.

Fair enough Glenn.

However i note that those involved with "the book" are once again posting in the Motorsport share section and asking for submissions.

[Cadwell]

Indeed :) It would be unfortunate if people missed out on their opportunity to submit a photo to the book due to not knowing the deadlines.

[GSH]

Indeed :) It would be unfortunate if people missed out on their opportunity to submit a photo to the book due to not knowing the deadlines.

Or perhaps most of us just don't care about it ? :neutral:

[dentonian25]

the photo was added to show what sort of weather conditions you can expect as any first time spectators may not be prepared i know i wasnt last year but your point is noted also there cant be much discussion regarding this event as not that many people have had there say

[GSH]

Heavy snow forecast for Friday..... waheyyy !

[kipper]

Unfortunately not a picture you'll be able to get this year (at least not with the car coming towards you), as they are running the stage in the opposite direction this time.

Shame, because it is a cracker!

Simon.

Are they running anti-clockwise? Hope to get over for the 1st time.

Craster

[Simon Harrison]

Are they running anti-clockwise? Hope to get over for the 1st time.

Craster

Yep, pretty sure the stages are running anti-clockwise.

It's a great event and well worth making the effort to get over for.

Simon.

[dentonian25]

maybe see you there then simon i hope to make a full day of exciting photography i wont forget the waterproofs this time though just in case

[GSH]

Looking at the latest forecast i fear a repeat of last year:cry:

[Simon Harrison]

Looking at the latest forecast i fear a repeat of last year:cry:

Accuweather reckons sunny intervals for Saturday...................at least that's what it says just now :lol:

Simon,

[GSH]

Accuweather reckons sunny intervals for Saturday...................at least that's what it says just now :lol:

Simon,

Pffft Accuweather. Remember last year... ;)

[Simon Harrison]

Pffft Accuweather. Remember last year... ;)

It was accurate for the Superprix :lol:!

Hope you've got your support stockings packed for yer dodgy legs :lol::lol:!

Simon.

[andydajo]

Good luck with the weather guys, passed through Kendal and Newby Bridge areas this morning and the weather was real bad - aint seen clouds as black as that for a long while - around 3 degrees C with sleet and hail. It's been raining 12 miles away on the coast all day.

[andydajo]

Good luck with the weather guys, passed through Kendal and Newby Bridge areas this morning and the weather was real bad - aint seen clouds as black as that for a long while - around 3 degrees C with sleet and hail. It's been raining 12 miles away on the coast all day.

I take that back, BBC gives a cold but nice 24 hour forecast.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/24hr.shtml?world=4076

[Simon Harrison]

I take that back, BBC gives a cold but nice 24 hour forecast.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/24hr.shtml?world=4076

If it's half as good as that, then I'll be a very happy bunny!

Simon.

[dentonian25]

cars look better in the snow and wet all the human spectators need are waterproofs and a spare change of clothes just in case oh and plenty of warm drinks