Classic, smoky or smashy?

[dbizzle]

I'm determined to do something car-related on the bank holiday weekend, and it looks like Sunday 29th is the day to do it. However, I can't decide between three different events that are going on that day. (In theory I could do more than one, but lets assume that SWMBO will only allow one...)

Option one: Goodwood Breakfast Club.

Always a brilliant event, with the added bonus of being free! However, it does involve getting up very early in the morning, plus a two hour drive each way. (So not actually free, in reality.)












Option two: JDM Allstars.

I've never seen a live drift event, and I'm keen to experience it at some point. £15 a ticket, and not all that far from home. (However, I'm slightly put off by how much of their promo video seems to be devoted to guys on BMXs rather than actual drifting.)












Option three: Banger racing.

Quite an attractive option, as it's £12 entry and walking distance from my house. I haven't been to anything like this for over ten years, but used to love it when I was a kid. I know nothing about the Superstox European Championship or the Rookie Rods, but they sound interesting.











So... what should I do?

[cortinamike77]

I'd say Banger Racing all day long but only because I'm short circuit nuts!

[e21meister]

I'd say Goodwood. It's a great drive up there on the B-roads and you get to look at undamaged classics at the end. Can't stand Banger Racing (stock car and Hot Rod racing is a decent watch, though) to watch once-decent cars get smashed up , but each to their own.
And who on earth wants to watch Synchronised Car Ballet? ;D

[dude]

When i saw the circuit car pics i thought "hmm... interesting", but if it's normal banger racing at least i would have issues with my money supporting it..

I guess we've just opened a classic can of worms...

[dbizzle]

Oh, I don't want to open up that banger racing good/banger racing bad debate again, it always ends in threadlocking!

That event is three-pronged: European Superstox, Rookie Rods and bangers.

[Zotez]

Bangers by far, depending what sort of meeting it is.

Its not all about priceless classic cars getting wrecked you know! ;D

[Deleted]

There's the NASC Nats that weekend as well, don't forget.

[Diabolu]

JDM gets my vote and you've even highlighted it early enough that I may well take a trip down

So thanks... and hopefully see you there!!! Nothing like an S15 going sideways for 1/4mile

[trigger]

I'll be going to the Nats myself as it's only around the corner and it's always a great day out!

[dbizzle]

Having watched a couple of episodes of Gears & Tears last night I'm now quite keen on the Superstox idea - 7-litre V8s wrapped up in tiny little chassis? Sounds fun...

[wilko]

Superstox only have a 4 pot! If you see "BriSCA F1" advertised, that's what you were watching on gears and tears.

Last night they showed some footage from Northampton, I think there's a BriSCA F1 & F2 (F2 are like Superstox but are more popular) meeting on at Northampton this Saturday night - be a nice evening out if the rain holds off!

[dbizzle]

Aug 17, 2010 13:55:49 GMT wilko said:

Superstox only have a 4 pot!

Ah, right. Still, entertaining nonetheless...

[jamesp]

come racing at standlake youll get more races for your money and a beter day out I'm out in the big van bangers

standlakeareana.co.uk

[WillCarter]

JDM All-Stars do put on a fantastic show from all accounts. The level of driving is probably the highest in Europe and the set-up of the top cars are comparable to anywhere else in the world. If I wasn't at Leeds that weekend I'd be there.