Hope it’s not a problem to post this as it is a charity event.
THE GREAT SELOC CHARITY EVENT � 2004
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After the success of the last year�s London to Brighton Charity Run, SELOC�s key charity event this year will be The Great SELOC Charity Event on 31st July 2004.
- Runs from around the UK starting at superb venues, we want over 500 cars!
- Attempt the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of Lotus cars
- A vast array of events and activities taking place at the central finishing venue
- Huge on-line auction offering a variety of goods, services and products
- and much much more�.
The event is officially recognised and endorsed by Tommy�s, the national baby charity, http://www.tommys.org , the beneficiary of funds raised in the UK by this year�s event.
SELOC�s 2004 charity event will be national, with a strong contingent from Europe expected. The event starts with multiple car runs, open to all SELOC cars, along designated routes, organised under the MSA banner, starting from 5 geographic locations in the UK:
Location Run Starts
North: Donington Motorsport Museum http://www.doningtoncollection.com
Central: Blenheim Palace http://www.blenheimpalace.com
South East/East: Duxford Imperial War Museum http://www.iwm.org.uk
South West: Castle Combe Race track http://www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk
West/Midlands: National Motorcycle Museum, NEC http://www.nationalmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk
Start times, which will allow for a staggered start, vary according to location, see Event and Charity forums for further details. Click [here](http://forums.seloc.org/showevent.php?eid=256) for Run registration, please complete all fields!
All runs converge on Bruntingthorpe, http://www.bruntingthorpe.com , in the Midlands, the finish venue, where a range of events and activities will be available for members to enjoy once they have finished the runs. Bruntingthorpe have made available their superb facilities for SELOC�s Charity Event, the venue offering good access from major roads. We want a minimum of 500+ SELOC member cars to participate on the runs alone.
Therefore to encourage maximum participation on the runs SELOC have applied to the Guinness World Records to register the largest ever gathering of Lotus models.
An additional 60 SELOC member cars will be using the main circuit at Bruntingthorpe for a track day, one of numerous events, as listed below, taking place on the day at Bruntingthorpe to encourage run participation.
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MOTORSPORT EVENTS
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Main Circuit - Track day from 0930 to 1730. Passenger rides with SELOC members, celebrities and in super cars will be auctioned on-line.
Driver Handling Course - a separate course laid out to test both the driver and car.
Auto Finesse - a tight course designed to test your driving accuracy.
Off-road Circuit - Off-roading passenger experience in 4x4 vehicles, as well as the opportunity to drive 4x4 vehicles under instruction.
Rally School � try your hand at a few handbrake turns�(TBC)
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TRACKSIDE EVENTS
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- Trade stands - across a range of Lotus related goods, products and services
- Dealer stands - static displays of cars and merchandise
- Manufacturer Stands � a limited number of cars will be on track for demonstrations
- Concourse show � including historic Lotus models
- Bruntingthorpe�s air museum
- Video games using life size race cars
- Food and drink stalls, including refreshments from Tango
- Entertainment for all throughout the day from human table football to a bouncy castle
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EVENING EVENT
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- BBQ, live band and SELOC campsite
Further announcements concerning events and those participating will be made as the date approaches.
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EVENT REGISTRATION
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Please register on the Events pages for both the Runs and Trackday. You will be directed to the on-line shop for payment.
If you want to do the track day @ �99, please note that you won't have time to take part in a run.
If you have already registered for the Charity Run please update your details, including the run participation fee � those who have paid will see the Tommy�s logo appear on their forum profile.
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FUND RAISING
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All monies go direct to charity after costs.
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RUN ENTRY FEE
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- �20 per car run participation fee. Each run participant will receive a goodie bag at the start. The run fee will be refunded if �70 or more in sponsorship is raised and collected.
- To help those taking part in the runs raise sponsorship, sponsors will be entered into a raffle for some superb prizes, including a weekend at one of London�s newest hotels.
- �25 per car charged at the gate for those not doing the runs or the track day.
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ON-LINE AUCTION
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On-line auction offering a variety of goods, services and products � main auction starts 1st July, watch out for early bird items over next few weeks.
Having raised �15,000 last year, we would like to raise in excess of �30,000 + this year.
We call on all SELOC�ers to offer their support whether it be taking part in the runs, offering an item for auction, or to help out in any way on the day. Please contact Pat Crew, e-mail: <[email protected]>, tel: 07838 215149 if you wish to assist.
By working with Tommy�s, utilising their event management skills and contacts in the world of entertainment and motorsport, combined with SELOC�s experience of organising and running both track days and runs, the event, centred on the Bruntingthorpe, will offer a memorable day out for all concerned and raise a significant sum for the charity.
We look forward to seeing you ALL there
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[A few snippets of related other info]
To register for the charity event ...
Go to SELOC http://forums.seloc.org/
Create a login if you dont have one already (its free!)
Register yourself on the Event pages http://forums.seloc.org/showevent.php?eid=256
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Although its an attempt on the Guiness World Record for the largest gathering of Lotus models, the event is open to all SELOC'ers, not just those with Lotus models!
Registration for the Charity Track Day (60 places @ �99) is open to paid-up members right now, and then open to all members from 1st June.
http://forums.seloc.org/showevent.php?eid=274
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Should be a pretty spectacular day to remember, and raise cash for kiddies too!