CorsaGSiTurbo
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Hi,
I couldn't see anything posted up about this, but thought it was worth a post!
Vauxhall are running events this year, some are VXR only but most open to anyone with a performance Vauxhall!
VXR Power Events 2010 Calendar:
Sprint Nights
· 5 venues around the UK
· Activities include timed 0-60mph runs, quarter mile runs, timed autotest and BBQ
· VXR owners will be able to use their own car and Vauxhall supplied cars
· Evening sessions 21st May, 25th June, 30th July, 20th August, 24th September
Rollercoaster Challenge
· Challenge to drive to and ride on all three of UK adrenaline rollercoasters (Thorpe Park, Alton Towers & Blackpool) in one day
· Saturday 8th May
Karting Challenge
· 3 hour team endurance racing at premier UK karting events
· Teams of 4 people to include a minimum of one VXR owner
· The four fastest teams will go through to a final karting event at the VXR Power Festival
· In addition, the four fastest drivers will quality for a separate final at the VXR Power Festival
· 10th April Manchester
· 1st May Thruxton
· 5th May Edinburgh
· 3rd July Buckmore, Kent
Road Trip to Nurburgring
· Camping and BBQ included
· Track time will at owners cost
· 14-15th August
Le Mans
· Camping area specific to VXR
· Facilities, BBQ and entry tickets included
· Estimated price of £75 for package
· Owners to make their own way to venue
· 12th-13th June
ADAC Nurburgring 24 Hour
· Join the OPC Team racing in the 24 hour Nurburgring event
· Camping, BBQ and entry tickets included
· 15th 16th May
VXR Track Day Experiences
· Continuing the success of the 2009 VXR Track Days
· 2010 days include Insignia VXR
· More track time and new venues vs 2009
· 16th June Knockhill
· 22nd June Anglesey
· 14th July Thruxton
· 21st July Snetterton
· 28th July Croft
VXR Owners Only Track Evening Experiences
· 8th June - Silverstone
· 15th June Knockhill
· 21st July Snetterton
VXR Power Festival
· End of season finale
· To be held at Silverstone
· 28th 29th August (Bank Holiday weekend)
· Up to 4,000 people will have the opportunity to join some of the fastest Vauxhalls ever produce
· Events include circuit driving, 0-60 mph runs, quarter mile runs, and karting
Check out http://www.vxrpowerevents.co.uk/ for more details.
I've done a few of the VXR track days, and they are well worth doing!
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MSS
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Some pics of VXR track day I went to a couple of years ago
I'll be going to one again this year :-)
[Edited on 01-03-2010 by MSS]
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Ben J
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I'm booked to go to Le Mans. Should be good!
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MSS
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I'm doing Le Mans too!
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Ben J
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Good man! You on VXRonline then?
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MSS
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I am, but don't post much... I work behind the scenes!
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Ben J
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quote:
Originally posted by MSS
I am, but don't post much... I work behind the scenes!
Who are you on there then?
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CorsaGSiTurbo
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Registered: 21st Feb 05
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Some tickets are on sale now 
Booked tickets for the road trip to Nurburgring!!
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