BillyTong 89 Report post Posted August 31, 2018 That time of year again so save the dates, book your sick leave, and book accommodation early as it always sells out! Leadfoot Festival 2nd & 3rd February 2019 280 Link Road, Hahei 3591, somewhere just outside of Whitianga but really just in the middle of nowhere Also slightly before Wagnats which means roadtrip of epic proportions? Same details as every other year. 1 mile hillclimb event which brings in some of the best drivers from over the world, a few sponsors with some cars, and thousands of people. And also the carpark gets pretty full so bring your OS car for reserved parking (let's face it, this reserved parking area is probably the main attraction). Open pits to talk to every Barry in the country Top tip - buy tickets online rather than at the gate 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avenga 1,124 Report post Posted September 17, 2018 Yeah. I was thinking of going this year. I might just camp out in my Avenger wagon since it has that legit bed mode, so if anyone is staying at a camp ground or anything where I can just park up. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoKer 14,762 Report post Posted November 5, 2018 volunteer spots just opened up on their website, yep OS have visited & my 2 weeks there as a volunteer for the event is an experience I will never forget would highly recommend, have you ever been invited to Rod's mine shaft (wine celler) for a BBQ with his guests? I have 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyTong 89 Report post Posted November 6, 2018 6 hours ago, JoKer said: volunteer spots just opened up on their website, yep OS have visited & my 2 weeks there as a volunteer for the event is an experience I will never forget would highly recommend, have you ever been invited to Rod's mine shaft (wine celler) for a BBQ with his guests? I have I second this. Highly recommend volunteering. Next year will be my 3rd time volunteering - I'm in charge of social media over the weekend which should be epic again. Hospitality by the Millen's is always on point. Apply, bring a tent (sites usually provided free of charge at the campground), a few boxes and you're away laughing with all the other gc volunteers Always drink responsibly. Don't drink and drive 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avenga 1,124 Report post Posted January 7 Just booked my accommodation and tickets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RXFORD 77 Report post Posted January 14 Tickets booked for Sat, gonna take me old boy for a gawk. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse25 307 Report post Posted January 28 Hey, anyone traveling back to Auckland on the 4th I can catch a ride with? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avenga 1,124 Report post Posted January 28 I’m driving back up on the 3rd if you want to hitch a ride in the V8 Avenger Wagon. I’ll be leaving straight after the prizegiving on Sunday, I’m going to Wagnats on the next Wednesday, so I figured I should get back for work on Monday, do at least 2 days work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoozin 14,184 Report post Posted January 28 10 hours ago, Horse25 said: Hey, anyone traveling back to Auckland on the 4th I can catch a ride with? Monday 4th I am heading back bro. Shout if you still need a lift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RXFORD 77 Report post Posted February 1 Whats the deal with parking for older cars. Last year there was alot of 80s cars parked up near the starting line, rather than in the back paddocks. In the email I recieved from them it says only pre '78 or something? Planning to take Cordia along, just be nice to park a little closer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avenga 1,124 Report post Posted February 1 It’s pre-75. I’m going to try sneaking on in my 1980 Avenger wagon. Go to gate 2 and just say your a classic car. Who else is going tomorrow and or Sunday? I just got down to hahei. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
120why 160 Report post Posted February 1 Im here now and parked my 120y in the classic area. Staying at Hahei camp ground 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyTong 89 Report post Posted February 2 It's pretty much up to the discretion of the person handing out the passes at the gate. For example, there are late model Mustang's, BMW's, Holden's etc in there. And that's just what I can see in the front rows from where I am 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostchips 3,529 Report post Posted February 2 Would this be worth going to tomorrow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SOHC 5,562 Report post Posted February 2 4 hours ago, Ghostchips said: Would this be worth going to tomorrow? Do you have lots of money? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyTong 89 Report post Posted February 2 4 hours ago, Ghostchips said: Would this be worth going to tomorrow? I have a spare ticket. Pm me for my number and I can meet you at the gate or pm me your name and I can chuck one in the ticket collect box for you 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avenga 1,124 Report post Posted February 2 9 hours ago, 120why said: Im here now and parked my 120y in the classic area. Staying at Hahei camp ground I’ve seen your 120y around town heaps! It was parked down by the shops when I was having dinner tonight, if I see you tomorrow I’ll pop in and say hi, you might have seen my Avenger wagon at the festival. Love your roof rack btw. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
120why 160 Report post Posted February 2 2 minutes ago, Avenga said: I’ve seen your 120y around town heaps! It was parked down by the shops when I was having dinner tonight, if I see you tomorrow I’ll pop in and say hi, you might have seen my Avenger wagon at the festival. Love your roof rack btw. Yeah man please do! Seen your wagon around a fair bit, very clean! You passed us in a grey Countrylane Kitchens trailer and blue ranger on the route to Hahei. Towed the datto there and sleeping in the trailer will be parked in the classic area tomorrow about 8am Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryanfels 2,073 Report post Posted February 2 10 hours ago, 120why said: Yeah man please do! Seen your wagon around a fair bit, very clean! You passed us in a grey Countrylane Kitchens trailer and blue ranger on the route to Hahei. Towed the datto there and sleeping in the trailer will be parked in the classic area tomorrow about 8am Are you Darrell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
