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Stag Owners Club National Weekend Uttoxeter Racecourse
Friday 7th to Sunday 9th August 2009
Uttoxeter Racecourse is centrally located in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside with easy access from the M1 & M6 motorways via the A50. The site is within 10 minutes walking
distance from the Town Centre and adjacent to a retail & leisure park which houses a Cine-Bowl, KFC, Frankie & Benny’s, Garden Centre, Tesco Superstore with 24hr petrol, Lidl, Giant Children’s indoor soft
play to name but a few. On a recent visit to the site, the Organising Committee were very impressed by the quality and extensive facilities which are available to us on this site.
This is just a brief insight into what we have on offer. Camping will be available on site for 250 pitches, with good quality toilet & shower facilities, There are a wide variety of
hotels and B&B’s at reasonable rates within a few miles of the Racecourse. There are lots of local attractions to make your visit a fabulous weekend with discounts available on most of the sites which will be
passed on in the booking information pack. The pre booked entry fee will be 5.00 per person for the weekend and under 16’s will be free. Camping & Caravanning is 10 per night per pitch available from Friday 7th
to Monday 10th August.
In addition to the usual National Weekend activities, we are planning a fish and chip supper, or for those who would prefer jacket potatoes or chicken balti will all be available on the
Friday evening together with a skittles competition and a quiz. Saturday we are proposing a number of planned trips to sites of interest, together with the traditional golfing competition and run out into the
beautiful Derbyshire countryside with a number of stops at sites of special interest.
The Saturday evening’s entertainment will be held on site in the Premier Bar which is fully equipped with a fully licensed bar and servery facilities which will easily accommodate 250
people. The evening will start with a Hog Roast with a variety of meats, salads, vegetarian option and desserts, followed by a Barn Dance with a Live Band and Caller. Adults 15.00 and under 12’s 8.00 per head. For
those who would prefer, there will be BBQ facilities provided outside in the center course and tethered hot air balloon rides in the sunset, subject to the weather conditions. If you don’t fancy cooking there will
be an open air diner and coffee/refreshments area situated in the centre course, with a large seating area, from 6.30pm until late
We aim to create a friendly family atmosphere for everyone to enjoy the weekend; you will be able to pre book tables to sit with your friends. Area stands will be allocated for the Sunday to
enable you to park together and create your own area theme with gazebos and the like. There will be catering and refreshments available on site all weekend.
Sunday will be action packed with something for the whole family with over 30 Triumph Clubs invited, area games competitions including it’s a knockout, craft fair, trade stands, birds of
prey, cars for sale, face painting, stags of special interest, auto test, fire & rescue demonstrations and many more surprises. The concours will held in the main Exhibition Hall next to the F1 car simulator,
where the cars can be left secure from the moment you arrive, the categories split into Mk1, Mk2, Modified and the 30th Anniversary Concours Car of the Year, all judged on a point’s basis with some nice glassware
for the winners. The Car of the Year is open to all Stags and will be judged on condition, so you will not lose points for deviations from standard. There will also be a public vote for the best visiting classic.
Uttoxeter Racecourse has won many prestigious awards for its facilities and is well acquainted with hosting car club and motoring events.The site is well presented and maintained to a high standard. We will ensure
that everyone has a great time and that our 30th Anniversary National Weekend will be remembered for all the right reasons.
On behalf of the Notts / Derby Area I would like welcome you all to a very special SOC National Weekend for 2009. Booking Forms and more details are now available on the SOC website and in
the Magazine. arly Hotel Bookings are essential as this is a very popular tourist area particularly in August.
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