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posted on 2-7-2010 at 14:05
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Ford Fever @ Shakespeare Raceway
Since the sixties, the UK drag strips have rumbled to the sound of modified Ford power plants in every configuration, from 4 to 8 cylinder’s, turbo’s
to blowers - Ford motors and bodystyle’s have always been firm favourites with racers from the earliest days of UK drag racing. Now classic cool
meets modern performance as Anglia ’s, 100E’s, Capri’s, Cortina’s and Escort’s hit the track alongside late model RS, Cossie models and modded Fords
at the ultimate blue oval weekend of the season!
This Autumn at Stratford-upon-Avon ’s Shakespeare County Raceway, Ford fans have an opportunity to up hold Dagenham’s honour in a weekend of quarter
mile Blue Oval madness at Ford Fever - Shakey's Blue Oval Challenge; part of the new line up of Public Track Day events scheduled
this Autumn.
Billed on the weekend of October 2nd/3rd, Ford Fever is open to all Ford models from any part of the world; English, American,
Australian - it doesn’t matter. If it carries a blue oval badge, then it’s good to go!
From classics to modern and modified, there will be traditional class trophies and goodie bags courtesy of Classic Ford Magazine and Piston Apparel.
for the quickest RWD, FWD and 4WD. The weekend is expected to draw a healthy club interest too for Best Club Stand as well as the traditional Show
& Shine. Although the focus of attention will be on Ford metal, all vehicles are welcome and activities included at regular Public Track Day
events will run as usual.
A new addition to Ford Fever will be the raceway’s very own Quick 32 Bracket Gamblers Race with qualifying sessions, race eliminations and handicapped
dial-ins. Everyone’s welcome to take on the Gamble of a crisp ten pound note towards entrance fee (in addition to the £20 track fee) which
automatically goes into the prize purse dealt out to the winner and runner up. Trophies and goodie bags are also part of the winners haul courtesy of
Classic Ford Magazine and Piston Apparel.
Old Skool, new Skool, it doesn’t matter which because the Old Skool Fords will be out to play in a double header points round for the penultimate
round of the Old Skool Ford Drag Challenge. There’s also a round of the National Street Car Challenge too. Other events and attractions will be added
when confirmed. But all you need to know right now is where, when and how much…?
Shakespeare County Raceway is the venue, at Long Marston Airfield, nr Stratford-Upon-Avon, October 2nd/3rd. £12 per day per person buys you a ticket
to the event, but for additional £20 per day or £35 for the weekend buys you unlimited access to one of Europe’s quickest and fastest quarter mile
drag strips as well as a chance at taking part in one of the many Run What You Brung on-track timed class competitions and Bracket Races. All you need
is a fast Ford, DVLA Licence, crash helmet and provided your car passes a quick safety check, the track's yours.
For further information call Jeremy Cookson (SCR Promotions) on 01789 720180 or e-mail enquiries@shakespearecountyraceway.co.uk. Alternatively log on
to the official track web site at www.shakespearecountyraceway.co.uk or join us on our Facebook page. See you at the strip Ford fans!
Photos courtesy of Jenni Long
[Edited on 2-7-2010 by shakespeare]
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posted on 2-7-2010 at 15:05
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looks epic!!!
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posted on 2-7-2010 at 15:11
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It's quite a relaxed event with the Old Skool Ford Club doing there stuff on the drag strip. Looks like your Fiesta would fit the bill racing on the
quarter mile. Done any straight line stuff before?
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posted on 2-7-2010 at 17:57
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not in the fiesta,ive a quite 1 mile drag errrrrr road outside my house lol
only just finishing bits of,wanted to do all the osfdc this year but job loses meant funds were tight,nearly finished now tho
off to google map for directions and distance
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posted on 2-7-2010 at 18:00
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2 1/2 hours on m1,very tempted 
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posted on 2-7-2010 at 21:37
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might be worth a ride down for a look
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posted on 30-7-2010 at 08:34
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Fordsport members are welcome to put there cars on display. Stand space is free. All we would need is a car count and an idea of space required. Cars
can be displayed, raced or both. Its up to you. The event's never gonna be a Ford Fair but we at Shakespeare County are commited to run a Ford event
at our Public Track Days. See you at the strip!
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posted on 30-7-2010 at 08:35
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Love to see you there Longun. There should be a healthy turnout from the Old Skool Ford guys and gals this year. Where yoiu based then. Wouldn't the
M40 be better and get off at Junction 15 into Stratford?
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posted on 30-7-2010 at 15:34
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north lincs mate,my engines a bit iffy again so we will have to see,getting another from madchester next week ,fingers crossed.if i dont get to many
osfdc this year ill give them hell next 
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posted on 3-8-2010 at 10:59
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id think about going!
would anybody like to come on a stand if i organise it?
[Edited on 3-8-2010 by RSam]
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posted on 10-8-2010 at 13:36
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The weekend's Public Track day will now include Tractor Pulling and Lawn Mower Racing. All will be run in close proximity of the raceway with no
extra charge so you won't miss a thing.
www.shakespearecountyraceway.co.uk
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posted on 10-8-2010 at 18:38
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I am up for this sounds v. good, and the Tina could do with another blast.
Is there camping available too?
[Edited on 10-8-2010 by carphil288]
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posted on 11-8-2010 at 10:20
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Ok got some info for intrested people:
£12 per person per day
£22 per person for weekend including
camping
£20 per car for unlimited runs
On site facilities include:
late night bar,
disco,
showers,
toilets.
Add your name the list if you want to go! Its weekend 2nd and 3rd october!
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posted on 11-8-2010 at 10:43
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Stand space is free and weekend camping is free with the purchase of the weekend ticket. Would love to see FordSport members at the event. Who knows
one of you might come home with a trophy and some goodies! Any further information required then just ask enquiries@shakespearecountyraceway.co.uk.
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posted on 12-8-2010 at 15:31
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Ok got some info for intrested people:
£12 per person per day
£22 per person for weekend including
camping
£20 per car for unlimited runs
On site facilities include:
late night bar,
disco,
showers,
toilets.
Add your name the list if you want to go! Its weekend 2nd and 3rd october!
Carphil288 Phil Crap cant go , some one is getting married this weekend and wont move the weding.!!!!!!!!
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posted on 19-8-2010 at 07:16
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anyone else intrested?!
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posted on 19-8-2010 at 20:24
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i will do the weekend if thers any others
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posted on 19-8-2010 at 20:29
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Is that your car Red? Would love to see that on the drag strip!
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posted on 19-8-2010 at 21:40
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cars still in bits but will come back alot better 
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posted on 20-8-2010 at 08:17
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Look forward to it. 
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posted on 20-8-2010 at 16:03
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ye thats mine but it luks diffrent now
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posted on 20-8-2010 at 16:34
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How different is different?
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posted on 20-8-2010 at 16:38
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not got any of the castrol or green on it now
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posted on 20-8-2010 at 16:44
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I will make weekend with red
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posted on 20-8-2010 at 19:53
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iv asked frano if he fancies a weekend away
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posted on 22-8-2010 at 14:08
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frano's up for it
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posted on 23-8-2010 at 08:16
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So its:
Frano,
Red,
Pete.
Im a maybe as somethings come up that weekend now so will need to see what happen's.
Guys if you contact Shakespeare direct get a stand booked say for 5 cars and then youve got a bit of space if anyone else comes.
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posted on 23-8-2010 at 20:10
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Yer just let me know. It's still four weeks away so there might be a few more cars up for a stand and a bit of a thrash up the drag strip.
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