Hendy Motor Fest at Thruxton 2024 Sunday 28 July

[exeterjeep]

Seems to have changed its name for this year, they seem to have dropped their 'performance name' used to post previous events on TLF. The guy who helped organise Hendy performance seems to have left at the end of last year. 

Have no idea if Lotus will be well represented by the one dealer that Hendy now have.

Would hope to see Emeya for the first time - maybe???

https://hendymotorfest.co.uk

quote :

After three successful years of Hendy Performance Open Day, we are thrilled to announce its evolution into Hendy Motor Fest, a family friendly event at the famous Thruxton Race Circuit!

Entertainment for the whole family is on the agenda, including exhilarating stunts from Paul Swift Stunts, a showcase of new cars and vans, performance vehicle displays and much more!

 

[Bibs]

Thanks Keith - Just got an email asking if we'd like a club stand so please feel free to get a list going and we'll fill it up with your lovely Lotus cars for them

1. Exeterjeep? - GT430

2. Bibs - Evora

3. ...

[exeterjeep]

Am surprised that they are having club stands etc, as the guy who looked after this sort of thing has left. He and his wife both had US cars and went to car shows almost every weekend and kept in contact with the clubs - was on here as 'John Hendy Eastleigh'. One weekend they turned up at the Cars and Cuppas morning do near the Farm shop east of Exeter, this was the first time Eletre had been to that event.

@Bibs did they give any indication of their dealer Lotus presence?  In years gone by it was more of a Ford show. If they are putting on a reasonable presence then it may be worth going.  Has LEC got a invite as well.

[Bibs]

Free tickets are now live...

https://thruxtonracing.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/hendy_performance_open_day_2024

[Markindevon]

Not sure if I can make it but took a look and...

Seems to be sold out!

[exeterjeep]

I emailed the organisers over 6 weeks ago about what sort of Hendy Lotus presence there may be, but have had no reply.  (Having previously emailed Lotus Southampton directly - who said contact the organisers)

Think the tickets are for general entry not show cars?

At the moment I feel the Lotus presence will be small compared to previous years, so unless I get some better info, will be unlikely to go.

Was thinking if the Emeya was to be present, it may be the only chance to see one anywhere in the South West.

[exeterjeep]

On 14/06/2024 at 09:51, Markindevon said:

Seems to be sold out!

This still seems to be the case. There does not appear to be a 'club' application, still not had any reply from the organisers, so have no intention of going.

[Bibs]

Got this over the weekend...

Please see your ticket link to register your car club tickets https://thruxtonracing.co.uk/event/hendy-car-clubs-2024 

 

Your promo code is: LOTFORUM24. You will have to enter this to be taken through to the ticket registration.

 

Your link will expire once you have registered all your allocated tickets, in this case, 8. 

 

Please let me know if you have any questions, and we look forward to seeing you there on the day 🙂

[Markindevon]

I got an email from the Wessex group a couple of days ago with similar info but for LDC.

I quite fancy it as it's a fun day and not too far... Thanks for the joining info @Bibs, I will see if the calendar allows and if there's a space left once I've decided 🙂  

[Markindevon]

OK, I'm available on Sunday so will be there... see you there @Bibs?

Anyone else going from the SW / Exeter area? @exeterjeep, @mayevora, @EGTE, @MPx, @SW_Mike??

[MPx]

Not this one Mark. I've been the last two years - enjoyed it but likely less Lotus content now and there's only so many times you want to see the Paul Swift show!

[SW_Mike]

Sadly not this time. 

[mayevora]

I’m working Sunday this week I’m afraid Mark.

[Markindevon]

On 14/06/2024 at 08:16, Bibs said:

 

 

15 hours ago, MPx said:

Not this one Mark. I've been the last two years - enjoyed it but likely less Lotus content now and there's only so many times you want to see the Paul Swift show!

That's a fair point!  Well, it should be a nice half day out anyway - maybe see some of you all at the First Thursday meet in Okehampton next week?

[exeterjeep]

25 minutes ago, Markindevon said:

Thursday meet in Okehampton next week

Not seen Mike at one of these meets, more likely to make it to SWLC open day in September.  @MPx going to SWLC?

[MPx]

Yes Keith, thanks for posting up the date - expect to be going to that in Sept.

[exeterjeep]

From Hendy FB post,  does not look like a load of Hendy Lotus stock was present.

 

[Markindevon]

Yes, that was it (the Emira was the turbo) and full of kids all day which was nice to see (wouldn't fancy the cleaning job after all those sticky hands!).

No Emeya, and a DV V6 Emira parked up by the cafe which was locked up along with a Ferrari and a couple of other nice things.

Lots of other 'daily' brands, lots of electric SUV trucks etc.  There was a nice red Honda NSX (though auto!) and the Vauxhall SRV which was cool and I'd never seen before.

Probably won't bother with this next year! 🙂