[EVENT] Japfest, Mondello [6th September 2009]

[Dragonheart]

Event is sunday mate

Sorry Seb, my bad, got mixed up in the time differences.
Anyway, the saying carries on for tomorrow.

[colm_mcm]

im wishing i had stuck to the 1/4 drag now, as missus is'nt going probably too late or can i pay on the day colm?

ring Sharon Piggott on 045 860200 and ask her. It may not be too late.

[TopCat]

She's very helpful, and you just need to get the form filled out and can email it to her, will take payment on the day. Worth a try anyway.

[Sebastian]

Low numbers but seriously GREAT FUN ! fair play guys
sorry about quality ,

[Johnk]

Elaine is not going to make this 1 lad's she has been up all night sick, So it's just me will see you all there have a safe trip to the event all

[Johnk]

Sorry for going off so quick but just could not take any more of that rain how did ye get on on the 2nd 1/4 mile run

[colm_mcm]

Second run was cancelled

[gt94]

The rain was terrible it ruined the day in my opinon,was hoping the 1/8 mile drag would be on longer

[Johnk]

Here are a few photo's of today http://s866.photobucket.com/albums/ab22 ... /?newest=1 Not sure how to split the photo's yet so they are all together today 1s are the 1st 2 page's

[CJ]

The weather was horrendous today, I enjoyed the day but the persistant rain was a killer. I was glad to get out of Kildare and onto my couch (just in time to catch the hurling!).

We had a respectable show of well prepared FTOs that did a good job of selling the FTO Ireland message to the masses. I reckon the organisers should head over to one or two of the big UK shows to get a feel for how an event like this should be run, it wasn't a shambles per se but it was lacking on the organisation front. Better weather would have helped the atmosphere no end, theres always next year....

CJ

[Baldrick]

Yeah... pity about the the rain. Started just as we arrived, and seemed to stop as we were leaving. Just lucky, I guess

[Bernard]

Well, another wash out.
Nice to meet everyone again anyway, I've uploaded all 7 of my pics here

Video to follow.

[Sebastian]

overall the day was crap i think . there were only a few highligts and things i enjoyed but last years edditions were much better . Even limerick last year was better. fair play to the lads who came it was lovely to see a bunch of FTOs together again ! thanks colm for organising us




if i was doing the Drag i would have asked for my money back !

[Johnk]

I was glad to get out of Kildare and onto my couch (just in time to catch the hurling!).CJ

Me too was a great game saw most of the 1st 1/2 as for today a nice few turned up few old face's and some new, As for next year the rain would nearly turn you off going but sure that Ireland for you. Could be why we did not get alot of interest in sleek fx this year the only thing was you could go inside there.

[Sebastian]

Supercharged Z vs R33 Skyline From Youtube.com

[Sebastian]

Tom vs Colm From Youtube.com


there were no timing sessions , and they only got to run ONCE !

[CJ]

Some in car track footage courtesy of DTDirl:

DTDirl.com japfest 09 track time pt1 From Youtube.com


CJ

[Myfeckin FTO]

I was glad to get out of Kildare and onto my couch (just in time to catch the hurling!).CJ

Me too was a great game saw most of the 1st 1/2 as for today a nice few turned up few old face's and some new, As for next year the rain would nearly turn you off going but sure that Ireland for you. Could be why we did not get alot of interest in sleek fx this year the only thing was you could go inside there.

"Rain stopped play" - thats all I can say. Drag stopped because of weather (and faulty/wet timing equipment).
I'll still be going to Sleek show in Limerick next Sunday though - if the weather is better then it'll make up for today.
There will be a lot more traders in Limerick this year (as theres no fee for traders) and as per JohnK a lot of it will be indoors (bar +Supermacs etc) - viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10420&p=80144#p80144

[elaine]

Sorry I didn't make it today all still under the weather, John said it was a bit of a wash out hope to see ye all soon at another meet, I'm a bit like this guy

[Bernard]

One more.

Japfest From Youtube.com

[Baldrick]

You didn't miss much. The weather was crap. The organisation wasn't up to much really, I mean they couldn't clock up times for the drag racing because of rain??? In Ireland??? Everything was overpriced. You pay €20 in to exhibit your car and then are expected to pay €5 for the privilege of sitting in the stand A luxury facility indeed... I've been in better cow sheds (and met better cows ). As for a bit of grub... the rip-off merchants were out in force! Heatwave was 100 times better, and no rip-off. Mondello should be avoided.

Having said that, there was a nice turnout of FTOs, so, good for the club. I enjoyed the company of everyone I met. Bottom line... I enjoyed the day, despite Japfest and Mondello, but was glad to get home for the match.

Rant over (been for a pint to get over Tipp's loss).

@Elaine Hope you get an early resolution to the pukey situation

[TopCat]

Although the organisation could've been better, its was the rain really that made a bit of mess of the day. Was impressed with the FTO turnout though, still good to see everyone though.
Very disappointed with the drag though, and I will be making a call later to see if I can get my money back, and if I do I'll be putting my name down for Limerick.

[Dragonheart]

Looks like a good turnout, big shame about the weather though....again! Ye should def get ye're money back for the drag, if ye didnt get what ye paid for then its a bit of a joke to take the full amount of ye. As we saw in Limerick last year the 8th mile doesnt suit the drag for cars and the rain of course throws practically any result out the window. Not a proper drag at all.
Ye must have left fierce early to be home in time for the match were ye??

[TopCat]

Was just on to Sharon there at Mondello Park. To be fair, I didn't even have to ask for a refund, as soon as I told her I was in the drag competition she just asked if I'd like the refund via cheque or on to credit card.
Happy with that, other places would try and give you a run around for it.

[Dragonheart]

Thats terrible weather to be trying to drag in that. Not way should ye be charged full whack for that!! Impossible conditions!