WELCOME to the NWKCOG HARDCORE Newsletter number 5.
Happy Easter everyone !
We have some great news re KITFEST - more on that below.
EVENTS & TOURS COMING UP
Roll up, roll up for the NWKCOG HARDCORE magical mystery tour 2023
Step right this way.
Some might say “Got everything you need, Satisfaction Guaranteed”
Disclaimer - NWKCOG cannot guarantee the ETA or that Luncheon will be served at 1:15.
Do though ask yourself - “What have HARDCORE got in store for me in 2023 ?”
The answer is a Lot !!!
So away, away we go !
HARDCORE DONATION DAY
2023 run out now scheduled in the events calendar.
Saturday 27th May.
Donation wise £3.5k first year, £4.4k second, £6.4k then a £7.7k last year.
YTD just over £22k.
This year ??
Keep watching HARDCORE to find out.
And have a guess as to what you might think it will be.
Weekly Pub Meets
Turn up in either your Kit or day car and come and say hello !
GYG Go Karting
Donington Historic Festival
KITFEST 2023
We have some exciting news on KITFEST .
Time to Celebrate Britain !
And there is more to come for HARDCORE Members.
KITFEST NEWS
This year we now also have Best Of British !
All of our cars were made in Britain !.
Best of British will also be there and along with Drift car show, Historic Aero engines, Stunt bike riding and Autocross time trial events.
Best of British Video here.
Link here for more information.
Santapod Best of British and more.
HOW DO I BOOK KITFEST ?
Go to the Santapod Website :
Santapod Raceway KITFEST 2023 Ticket Booking Shop
Or for more information visit the KITFEST 2023 Website :
KITFEST 2023
NKCOG DOES LEMAN CLASSIC
HARDCORE are going again in 2023
Keep your eyes on the Events page.
IVA NEWS
Few Minors and it will pass in time for Leman.
WHATS IN YOUR SHED ? AND MEET THE MEMBERS SECTION
Gary Tordoff
John Reed
Matt Bill
More members cars here !
Graham Curtis, James Vaugan, Ian Woodvine, Michael Aitkin, Rob Hancok.
Oh and Vikki happy in the last pic !
SPRING IS HERE !
Time to order some summer NWKCOG clothing then ?.
Majority of the items can be customised on the logo.
All logo’s are stitched - not printed.
The padded jacket has been excellent over winter.
NWKCOG Ted from Logo That Polo got around a bit.
NWKCOG Ted is now famous and available for signed autographs on request after being featured in Complete Kit Car Magazine and APlan Insurance.
Link here to the NWKCOG Store.
NWKCOG Clothing
FEATURED CARS THIS EDITION
Caterham Academy Highlights
Iain Hibbert - ”Send it”
OUT AND ABOUT AND MEMBERS SPOTTED
He could have at least washed it
Complete Kit Car magazine.
QUESTION from Last issue.
Has anyone taken part in Hill Climbs ?
What is needed ? what and where ?
Here you go :
Now this is when it starts to get even more expensive.
SAD NEWS
It was with sadness that we all learned of the passing of Barry Stimson, at the age of 82. This is one of my favorite quotes on the Stimson Scorcher.
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Appraisal
In a 2003 interview published in The Daily Telegraph, Stimson observed of the Scorcher that "It's the worst seller of all my cars, but the most famous – I find that weird".
Motoring journalist and author Steve Hole has described the Scorcher as "one of the most bonkers kit cars ever made".
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Link to a Tribute here from all at NWKCOG :
Barry Stimson - A brief history
FINALLY
Show season is on it’s way.
From ADMIN TEAM, TED & JALOPY.
Backdated Newsletters are available here:
ADDITIONAL LINKS :
NWKCOG Website
NWKCOG merchandise Website
A-Plan Specialist Vehicle Insurance - Thatcham Branch
Claire House Website