Again R18 has had a packed month of activities
30 June Trawden Run
Report by Alan Diamond
A recce of the proposed route a few days prior found 9 miles of roads which had recently been dressed with stone chippings and a reroute was necessary. We met at the car park near the Tickled Trout, M6 Junction 31in sunshine. This soon changed to cloud cover as we headed north to our first break at the Bridge Café in Wray for coffee. We headed off to Bentham and then south towards Slaidburn. Meeting two police cars on this narrow section of road, with only passing places, it would’ve been nice if they had been sensible and allowed all cars to pass but after letting 3 cars through the first police car started forward and forced one of our group off the road into a hollow, causing scrapes to the underside. Our route then took us from Slaidburn across to Wrigglesworth then Rathmell and Settle before ending at The Knights Table at Little Stainforth for lunch., which is a great place for a meal. If you are in the area. A great day out with a great bunch of friends.
10 July Visit to Tesla Cars
A good number of R18 members joined R5 members for a tour of Tesla Cars showroom at Stockport and were treated to test runs in various models. Thanks to R5's RO Alan Crosby for the invitation.
14 July Jasmine Breakfast and run to Lakeland Car Museum
Over 60 Porsches, a Cobra and Maserati, from R18, Porsche Enthusiasts and Horwich Porsche Clubs, attended Jasmine Porschalink’s regular Sunday breakfast meeting. Thanks to Chris Gately for the invitation and to his team for their excellent hospitality. Following bacon barms and coffee at 11.00 around 25 Porsche’s set off to meet up with Cumbria members at Lakeland Motor Museum, for lunch.
17 July Monthly meeting - quiz
Alan Ridehalgh had provided a couple of quizzes. Again the usual team, ably assisted by Mr Google, won.
18 July Sports & Classic Car evening Wray
The regular monthly meeting at Manor House Tea Rooms, Wray was as usual extremely well attended. There was a good selection of Porsches ranging from 356, 993, 996, 997, to Boxster and Cayman GT4. As usual there was a wide variety of sports and supercars there as well as some interesting classics. One needs to be there by 18.15 latest to get on the parking area
21 July Regional Concours
Porsche Centre Preston hosted the R18 Concours. We had 21 entries, but on the day there were a couple of no-shows. In addition there was a large group of Porsche owners in attendance. Winners were:
- '10 Year Plus' – David Williams – 356
- New generation – Kevin Dodd – 991GTS
- Visitor – Phil Ward – 996 C2S
- Spirit of Concours – Margie Howarth – Cayenne
- Dealership award – Matthew Booker – 997 C2S
- Overall winner- Tony Drakes – 356 Cab
Many thanks to Tom Fox and his team for their hospitality, prizes and for judging.