Japfest 2014 convoy from midlands to Chievley services and onto Castle Coombe

[328]

Hi Guys,

I will be starting out in bimringham at about 5.45am heading to get to chieveley services on the M4 for 7.15-7.30am.

I am rubbish at organising stuff and also really bad with directions and navigating :) so if I have made put any incorrect details...more than happy for critiscisms :)


From Birmingham (leave at 5.45am):
1. Me
2. MJames75

Chieveley Services J13 M4 - RG18 9XX (leave at 7.30am)
1. Silver Surfer
2. 214nsx
3. L696ULO

[batmobile]

Heard the GT-R boys are going through a little bit earlier because the Badminton horse trials are on at the same time (J18). Anybody got a view on this from previous years?

[Papalazarou]

Just remember to come in on M4 Junction 18! Otherwise you'll be queuing for the wrong gate.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Cheers,

James.

[328]

Just remember to come in on M4 Junction 18! Otherwise you'll be queuing for the wrong gate.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Cheers,

James.

Cheers James,

Will remind one of the others :)

[328]

Heard the GT-R boys are going through a little bit earlier because the Badminton horse trials are on at the same time (J18). Anybody got a view on this from previous years?

Hi Mate,

No ideas about this at all

[Papalazarou]

Hi Mate,

No ideas about this at all

I've just heard this and judging by previous years would be tempted to get there as early as possible. I'm seriously thinking of moving the SW times forward a bit, just to give a bit of a buffer.
Andy, send me your number and I'll give you the best route into the event.

Cheers,

James.

[lotusolly]

Chieveley Services J13 M4 - RG18 9XX (leave at 7.30am)
1. Silver Surfer
2. 214nsx
3. L696ULO
4. Lotusolly

Anybody heading around the southern section of the M25 or meeting along the M4 before Cheiveley?

Olly

[328]

I've just heard this and judging by previous years would be tempted to get there as early as possible. I'm seriously thinking of moving the SW times forward a bit, just to give a bit of a buffer.
Andy, send me your number and I'll give you the best route into the event.

Cheers,

James.

hi James,

mobi is 07966 206 595 :)

cheers,

andy

[L696ULO]

Anybody heading around the southern section of the M25 or meeting along the M4 before Cheiveley?

Olly

Hi Olly

Silver Surfer, myself and 214NSX will be on the southern M25 route but haven't worked out any timings yet. Not as well organised as some! Where would be a good place to meet you?

Rich

[Silver Surfer]

Will have to leave Colchester at 5.30am at the latest to get to Junction 13 of the M4 for Chieveley Service station... :eek:

That is going the southern route on the M25 to pick up Phill ( around 6.10am pass dartford bridge)....and then Olly.

SS

[214nsx]

Will have to leave Colchester at 5.30am at the latest to get to Junction 13 of the M4 for Chieveley Service station... :eek:

That is going the southern route on the M25 to pick up Phill ( around 6.10am pass dartford bridge)....and then Olly.

SS

Kare that's fine with me. Guys there are new speed camera fitted between junction 5-6 M25.

Hi Olly we can meet you at cobham service M25.

[lotusolly]

Kare that's fine with me. Guys there are new speed camera fitted between junction 5-6 M25.

Hi Olly we can meet you at cobham service M25.

Cobham services is fine or if you don't want to take a break, could meet at J8 roundabout like previous years if we want to keep things moving?

All the roadworks are now gone between J5 and 6 but I believe the speed cameras are only relevant for the adjustable speed limit like other areas of the M25. Should get a clear run through there on sat morning.

Olly

[214nsx]

Cobham services is fine or if you don't want to take a break, could meet at J8 roundabout like previous years if we want to keep things moving?

All the roadworks are now gone between J5 and 6 but I believe the speed cameras are only relevant for the adjustable speed limit like other areas of the M25. Should get a clear run through there on sat morning.

Olly

It's fine with me either way, but let Kare and Rich decide on this one as they started from Colchester.

[lotusolly]

Do we want to be adjusting our timings so that we join the SW convoy at M4 J18, and all arrive together or is this making the start a bit too early for Kare and Rich?

Perhaps a second wave of cars after James has configured his master plan of intricate arrangement might make the set up a bit easier?

Olly

[328]

Do we want to be adjusting our timings so that we join the SW convoy at M4 J18, and all arrive together or is this making the start a bit too early for Kare and Rich?

Perhaps a second wave of cars after James has configured his master plan of intricate arrangement might make the set up a bit easier?

Olly


Hi hi olly I am easy....I don't mind getting up earlier :) but will go with the majority vote :)

[Silver Surfer]

No worries....we just put our foot down!!

SS

[328]

No worries....we just put our foot down!!

SS

Lol..... Well okay as long as when we join you drive normally again :)

[L696ULO]

Cobham services is fine or if you don't want to take a break, could meet at J8 roundabout like previous years if we want to keep things moving?

All the roadworks are now gone between J5 and 6 but I believe the speed cameras are only relevant for the adjustable speed limit like other areas of the M25. Should get a clear run through there on sat morning.

Olly

Hi Olly

We will meet you at J8 roundabout so we keep moving

See you tomorrow
Rich

[328]

Hi guy,

I am meeting mike at 5am in Birmingham so will make a leisurely drive to chievley services for about 7am or just after and will wait for your guys from the east :)

drive safe and see you tomorrow

[lotusolly]

Hi Olly

We will meet you at J8 roundabout so we keep moving

See you tomorrow
Rich
Had a long day today and only just been able to get back to this thread!
I will be at J8 for about 6.15 so should be fine if you guys are pulling the times forward a bit!
I have PM'd Rich and Kare my mobile in case of any problems.

Olly

[328]

Drive carefully guys....just read this on the japfest facebook

IMPORTANT TRAFFIC INFORMATION!
Please read the information regarding traffic plans to Japfest at Castle Combe Circuit on Saturday 10th May. Wiltshire Police will also be patrolling in both marked and unmarked vehicles.