Car club fest 2026

[Chilliman]

For the benefit of our non members & anyone not on the email list

https://www.carclubfest.com/

[BRENDA1]

Looks good. I like the the bit that says,

Over 50 Car Clubs Displaying for FREE hope that includes us!!

Mike.

[Lebro]

I doubt it 

Bob

[Wayne Scott]

1 hour ago, BRENDA1 said:

Looks good. I like the the bit that says,

Over 50 Car Clubs Displaying for FREE hope that includes us!!

Mike.

If you have a car club that would like to have a free trade pitch, follow the contact button on the website at www.carclubfest.com and apply. 

Unfortunately, there are no free display passes on offer for display cars on club pitches, but you will be allocated a discount code that will track your ticket sales and offer your members a significant early-bird discount. This code is then also used to park your members' cars in the right place. 

The event is not accepting applications from local regions unless it is accompanied by a note from the national club's head office authorising them to display on the national club's behalf. 

[Ecosse]

An interesting comment from Mick regarding the 'Car Club Fest'.

“This event is about unity, passion, sharing resources, and celebrating the club community at the heart of our hobby,” says Mick Forey, Chairman of the TR Register Car Club, organisers of Car Club Fest. “There’s never been anything quite like it in the UK — and the potential is exciting.” 

The TR Register Scottish Weekend, or 'Cruinneach Nan Alba' as it was known, morphed into the Doune Classic Weekend in 1984 and came about as a result of the TR Register combining with three other clubs to each hold our own Scottish national event under an umbrella organisation, as to stage an individual club event was not viable due to cost and numbers attending. By 1986 there were circa 50-Clubs participating, with many holding their own national meetings at Doune. Although the original ethos was to have a club members only approach word soon got around and before we knew it the event attracted around 5,000 visitors making it one of the major events of its type in Scotland, which sadly changed the Doune Classic into a spectator orientated 'Car Show'.

It all depends on if the aim is to provide an event for club members, or stage a 'Show' for the general public, which adds a large amount of organisational costs and headaches.

Cliff

 

[Rod1883]

I also wonder about the name - Car Club Fest. Too similar to the Chris Evans Car Fest events?

With Car Fest (South) not at Laverstoke Farm next year - moving to Silverstone, I fear there could be room for confusion.

Like you Cliff, I'm a little concerned that it may be more of a Public orientated commercial Car Show than a multi -club event?

[RogerH]

36 minutes ago, Rod1883 said:

I also wonder about the name - Car Club Fest. Too similar to the Chris Evans Car Fest events?

With Car Fest (South) not at Laverstoke Farm next year - moving to Silverstone, I fear there could be room for confusion.

Like you Cliff, I'm a little concerned that it may be more of a Public orientated commercial Car Show than a multi -club event?

..........or even just a TRiumph car bash.

 

Roger

[trchris]

Now there’s a thing a triumph car bash !
Chris

[Ecosse]

Hello Chris,

For a few years I organised a 'Scottish Triumph Day' as part of the Bo'ness Revival Classic. Probably every Triumph Club in the UK was contacted with interest ranging between zero, mild and enthusiastic from the various clubs. The same response was true for the 'Show' element of the Doune Historic Hillclimb in 2023. I am at a loss to understand why there are so many clubs catering for Triumph cars, particularly where there is an overlap of models catered for by the various clubs.

Perhaps at some point there may be mergers of Triumph clubs if they can get over their own viewpoints, the 'All Triumph Day' at the Shuttleworth Museum is a promising start, I for one would like to see a large Triumph only event, which perhaps is the route that the TRR should be taking rather than a general all club event, there are enough of them as it is.

Cliff

[RogerH]

Hi Cliff

PM on the way

 

Roger

[RogerH]

Hi Folks

I have heard a rumour that the TSSC will not be supporting this CarFest and they are seriously p*ssed off about it.

What is going on.

 

Roger

[TR NIALL]

8 minutes ago, RogerH said:

Hi Folks

I have heard a rumour that the TSSC will not be supporting this CarFest and they are seriously p*ssed off about it.

What is going on.

 

Roger

According to Chris Grundy the Chairman of the TSSC they weren’t asked and will not be attending.

[Chilliman]

Sorry to see this apparent rift between two such large Triumph car clubs who should be closely allied for the long term good of both . Clearly some issues behind the scenes I suspect.

[trchris]

I would have thought they would have been the first club approached  however it seems, by the email l received advising the event, that restomods and modern car clubs have been asked to join …

Chris

[john.r.davies]

This is a quote from a post by the TSSC Chair on the TSSC board, on the 19th October:

"the Tr international will be taking place at Malvern but it will not be a joint Tssc/Tr register/ Mgcc event as last time as sadly the Tr reg want to do things their own way.

After many years of trying to work closer together it seems that not all parties want this."

I have asked for furth explanation from the Chair,  as I have long argued for inter club cooperation.  I am aghast if there is anything less.

  I hope that ALL Triumpheroes will attend at Malvern, which is an enormous site, well able to hold us all, and in beautiful surroundings.

John

 

[Mick Forey]

I spoke with Chris Gunby some months ago to explain that a big event similar to the Inter-Club in 2024 will go ahead at Malvern in August 2026 but we will lead the organisation of it. However, we wanted TSSC and MGCC to be part of it but not as risk and revenue sharing partners as that caused them so much grief last time. However, they would still share in any surplus. He said he would discuss it with the committee and get back to me. Still waiting......

We still want TSSC to be part of it. MGCC are very enthusiastic as are many other clubs.

Mick

 

Edited October 29 by Mick Forey

[Chilliman]

Thank you Mick, could I encourage you or one of the MT to speak with Chris again before things deteriorate further, there appears to be a misunderstanding at some point which has the potential to damage both our clubs and the overall interests of our members.

 

[Mick Forey]

I plan to do so ASAP.

Mick

[stuart]

17 hours ago, Mick Forey said:

. However, we wanted TSSC and MGCC to be part of it but not as risk and revenue sharing partners as that caused them so much grief last time. However, they would still share in any surplus. 

 

 

Surely if we are on the risk and revenue end of it then any surplus should also be ours? We arent a charity.

Stuart.

[TR Rob]

2 minutes ago, stuart said:

Surely if we are on the risk and revenue end of it then any surplus should also be ours? We arent a charity.

Stuart.

+1

[cvtrian]

51 minutes ago, stuart said:

Surely if we are on the risk and revenue end of it then any surplus should also be ours? We arent a charity.

Stuart.

+2

[Harbottle]

+the whole membership I would have thought!.  Cant see any logic in taking all the risk and then sharing the spoils?

[Ecosse]

If I am reading this correctly this looks like a win win situation for the TSSC and MGCC, none of the financial risk, but a share of any profit. I am also confused by the statement ' not as risk and revenue sharing partners, however, they would still share in any surplus'. Does surplus not come from revenue.

Perhaps Mick and Chris Thirtle could send the membership of the TR Register an email with full details of the financial arrangements for 'Car Club Fest 2026', particularly,

1. Who is organising the event, is it Lesley Swain or has a TRR 'Events Manager' been recruited. Are any other clubs involved with organisational activities.

2. Is the TRR underwriting all costs for the event.

3. What is meant by 'surplus', where does any surplus go, to the TRR, other car clubs, or to charity.

This topic highlights that a 'Members Only  / Management Team' interface would be useful.

Cliff

[john.r.davies]

As a member of  both TRR and TSSC, I am distressed that they cannot exist in friendly rivalry and cooperate.   

 It may be worth noting the enthusiasm of the MGCC  to be part of this project.     Not so long ago, when  MG was a tribe of clubs, like Triumph each catering for individual models or eras, they did cooperate in their annual Show, and so successfully as to be able to hire the whole of Silverstone, grounds and circuit, for the purpose.       Although, I believe, that tribe has been consolidated into the MGCC, they still are keen to join us at Malvern, which must be another indicator of the parlous state of the classic car movement.

But I hope that all 'common' members of those and any other clubs will attend the '26 Malvern Show, and make it the success it deserves to be.

John

[Ecosse]

John,

I agree with your comments. Over the years I have held concurrent memberships of the TR Register, Stag Owners Club, TSSC, Triumph 2000/2500 Register and Club Triumph, in addition to various other marque clubs. I am now at the point where the only club I am a member of is the TRR.

As I have previously mentioned, at some point there may have to be a consolidation of Triumph clubs, and perhaps it should be remembered by members and office bearers of Triumph clubs that many of us may also members of other Triumph clubs.

Cliff