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sw88 · Jun 4, 2016

anyone come to this years Motofest? I'm not that into cars but it does really please me to see the city putting events on like this.

sw88 · Jun 4, 2016

Also gives me chance to pretend I know what I'm doing with my camera when I clearly don't

Marty · Jun 5, 2016

I went for a bit, I enjoyed it, I seen one of the trucks crash into the barriers. The drifting bit was really good as well, things on the map weren't actually there though, went into the lower prescient to have a look and they had a fashion show on instead (think it was meant to be scalextric).

It's only into it's 3rd year I think and I was impressed with it, I think it'll only grow as well and the traffic disruption for one weekend is well worth the extra money it'll bring into the city.

Otis · Jun 5, 2016

sw88 said:
anyone come to this years Motofest? I'm not that into cars but it does really please me to see the city putting events on like this.

Yep, I hate 'cars and motoring' with a passion, but am really happy the city has something on for thousands to enjoy.

clint van damme · Jun 5, 2016

Agree with all of the above.

Got stuck on the ring road late afternoon yesterday in the traffic but it only put 5-10 minutes on my journey.

sw88 · Jun 5, 2016

Went again today. Now look like a beetroot

I too seen the truck crash into the barrier. The make shift repair did make me wonder if the Council were responsible for putting right the damages, but then the day continued so I know the council weren't involved. They'd have called it all off if they had been

The driver of that truck didn't seem too fussed either, nor when he was following a truck that broke down in front of him! Just got on with it with full throttle!

See they've announced the dates for next years event already!

sw88 · Jun 5, 2016

Also, I seen a group, UV Beatz on the radio stage up Broadgate, they were pretty good!

Gonna check em out on YouTube as their stuff was good I thought

Marty · Jun 5, 2016

The common jets were a decent band playing yesterday in the new square over the ring road (not sure what it's called).
Give it a few years and I think the event will be huge, possibly with a proper race around the city.

sw88 · Jun 5, 2016

Marty said:
The common jets were a decent band playing yesterday in the new square over the ring road (not sure what it's called).
Give it a few years and I think the event will be huge, possibly with a proper race around the city.

I seen them too. Spent yesterday on and above the ring road then explored a bit more today, but glad I spent the time watching the races when I did yesterday.

Earlsdon_Skyblue1 · Jun 5, 2016

Otis said:
Yep, I hate 'cars and motoring' with a passion, but am really happy the city has something on for thousands to enjoy.

Good point. So I guess you'd be fine with some minor disruption at the BPA every second Saturday then?

Otis · Jun 6, 2016

Earlsdon_Skyblue1 said:
Good point. So I guess you'd be fine with some minor disruption at the BPA every second Saturday then?

Yep, of course. I wouldn't drive to the BPA.

I have only ever said that it will be Earlsdonites that will have the problem.

Marty · Jun 6, 2016

Otis. BPA is 5 minutes from my house amd I have no problem with the proposed move.

olderskyblue · Jun 6, 2016

Marty said:
Otis. BPA is 5 minutes from my house amd I have no problem with the proposed move.

Can I park at yours when we move??

olderskyblue · Jun 6, 2016

I think it's a great week-end, especially showing off some of the terrific vehicles made in Coventry. Shame they had German cars in the centre of Broadgate though...

Deleted member 5849 · Jun 6, 2016

olderskyblue said:
Can I park at yours when we move??

We'll need a replacement for italia's parking I guess

sw88 · Jun 4, 2017

Rather than start a new thread, I was sure I started one about Motofest last year! So I may aswell resurrect it!

Spent a couple of hours at this years event. Again, was well attended and arranged!

Shame there was no Trucks this year. Not heard why this was? Maybe the council didn't want to have to pay for more barrier repairs after last year

Few of the cars on the ring road were happy to entertain with the odd donut or two.

Nick · Jun 4, 2017

Saw some of the drifting yesterday by ikea, nearly caused a crash with a bloke too busy watching while driving past!

sw88 · Jun 4, 2017

Nick said:
Saw some of the drifting yesterday by ikea, nearly caused a crash with a bloke too busy watching while driving past!

Seen some of that today. Both the drifting, and normal road users causing hazards by being more interested on what was going on in the carpark than what was in front of them!

Noticed that the subway through to the SkyDome was closed off and it appeared part of the wall had collapsed, but wasn't anywhere near where the showcase cars / drifters were. Makes me wonder whether someone was the SkyDome side of it and got distracted and collided with the wall?

vow · Jun 4, 2017

sw88, did you see a "Byatts Brewery" stall, as I believe they were going to be there?
I'm not into cars, but was tempted to go down and have a peruse with a lovely ale in hand!

We'll_live_and_die · Jun 4, 2017

That was on the new green by the train station.

Earlsdon_Skyblue1 · Jun 4, 2017

Nick said:
Saw some of the drifting yesterday by ikea, nearly caused a crash with a bloke too busy watching while driving past!

I think that was you, me, and 99% of the drivers that went round that island yesterday!

Paul Anthony · Jun 4, 2017

I did the full two days pretty much. First time I've been able to make it. Lots to see and do, only bit I didn't get round to was the drifting in the small arena because it always seemed full, and being a shortarse would have wanted to be near the front. Saw some from the green bank across the road though.

Really enjoyed getting up close with the action on the ring road. Some very nice cars and motorcycles. Got lots of videos to edit, and plenty of up close images.

Credit to the team for getting something like this done. It's a great event, done really well. Hope to make it back next year!

sw88 · Jun 4, 2017

Paul Anthony said:
I did the full two days pretty much. First time I've been able to make it. Lots to see and do, only bit I didn't get round to was the drifting in the small arena because it always seemed full, and being a shortarse would have wanted to be near the front. Saw some from the green bank across the road though.

Really enjoyed getting up close with the action on the ring road. Some very nice cars and motorcycles. Got lots of videos to edit, and plenty of up close images.

Credit to the team for getting something like this done. It's a great event, done really well. Hope to make it back next year!

Date has been set for 2 June 2018 Presume it'll be two days again

sw88 · Jun 4, 2017

vow said:
sw88, did you see a "Byatts Brewery" stall, as I believe they were going to be there?
I'm not into cars, but was tempted to go down and have a peruse with a lovely ale in hand!

didn't really notice anything good or drink related tbh!

Cars aren't normally my thing tbh but I like to go and pret be to look like I know what I'm doing with my camera! And I think it's great for the City. Not much we can be proud of but I think whole thing from the planning, running etc of it is spot on!

Paul Anthony · Jun 4, 2017

sw88 said:
Date has been set for 2 June 2018 Presume it'll be two days again

I'll have to try and keep it free!

sw88 · Jun 4, 2017

Apparently the trucks had another event so couldn't make it this year. Hope they're back for next. Some of those drivers didn't have a care when putting their foot down (for the possibility they may hit the barriers I mean....)

Paul Anthony · Jun 4, 2017

sw88 said:
Apparently the trucks had another event so couldn't make it this year. Hope they're back for next. Some of those drivers didn't have a care when putting their foot down (for the possibility they may hit the barriers I mean....)

Didn't one of them have a crash last year? I'm sure I remember seeing one had hit a barrier sonewhere!

Marty · Jun 4, 2017

One of the trucks had a pritty big crash last year, didn't have much damage to the body work but it sounded like a wreak after.

I went earlier, it's the best one so far and I presume it'll continue to go. It's great for the city and would be great if we could have a proper race as well.

sw88 · Jun 4, 2017

Paul Anthony said:
Didn't one of them have a crash last year? I'm sure I remember seeing one had hit a barrier sonewhere!

It did. Wasn't that long ago that CCC decided to repair the barrier

the driver wasn't even phased by it; just wacked it into reverse, straightened himself up and carried on!

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