SkylineOwners Presents - Tyne Tunnel Midnight Run 20/11/2010 (Closed Tunnel)

 

 

The Northeast wanted somthing special and here it is

 

 

 

To Sum up

 

 

Midnight Tunnel Run

Tunnel To close To public For Runs

Photographer Onsite To Take Pictures Of Runs - Photos Available to Purchase Proceeds to CashforKids

Hot Food & Drink throughout The Event

100% Of Proceeds Goes To CashforKids

 

Runs start on the North side, for people coming from the South like me we have to pay the £1.20 to get through lol

 

From there you will be directed to a holding area, runs will start at 12:00 Midnight

 

Runs will consist of 15 cars per group, running through to the south side up to testos roundabout and back through to the North end

 

Tunnel is 1.6 miles long so plenty of exhaust appreciation, 1st & 2nd gear runs only

 

Normal Traffic law applies outside of the tunnel, and lets not forget its Midnight & there are residents near both entrances

 

 

 

Invited Marques / Clubs & Attendees only! Limited Spaces & Time

 

 

More updates as they come, any questions please ask away

 

 

 

 

Lastly Huge Thankyou To Tamsin & Ron From TT2 for thier support, without which this event wouldnt be possible

 

Thanks to our sponsered links for putting their hands in their Pockets and getting the pot started

 

JM Imports

 

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The GTR Shop

 

 

 

Now then Lets see names

 

 

 

 

 

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I cant believe there are not more Z's down for this

will post full details of where to park and how you go from the parking to the run position on monday

 

Will also post the guidelines the tunnel have set for the event, nothing drastic mainly about noise / driving outside the tunnel etc....

 

Oh and full run instructions :D

excellent! do we get to pick our own groups?

I will be there but in the impreza, maybe next time I will be in the Z.

 

Mark:-)

i think most zed's are hibernating for the winter i know mine is

Its worth geting the zed out for the night

ah dougie just the man i saw u in felling flashed the lights but i guess u were day dreaming

wish this was closer, 5 hours journey there for me in a carbon carbon clutch is not good lol.

wish this was closer, 5 hours journey there for me in a carbon carbon clutch is not good lol.

 

 

once your on the motorway yo wont be doing much changing gear though?

Unfortunately not going to make it after all that, the rover is sitting on the driveway after blowing the head gasket and need to strip and sell it and new car coming on saturday morning so won't be up in time for this.

 

Have fun folks! :hyper:

OK guys below is the Map of how you will enter the tunnel from Howden Yard and also the T & C's set by the tunnel

 

 

Now then the stance on the speed limit, as we all know the tunnel speed limit is 30mph in normal operating times, after many meetings ive managed to have a blind eye turned to this but anyone acting the idiot will by pulled to one side by the police / asked to leave immediately. The way i see it is no one is going to want to go through the tunnel at 7k in second gear for the full run, what has been generally accepted for the run is hard 1st, feather 2nd. If anyone has questions about speed please either PM me or your clubs area rep for guidance.

 

T&C's are Below

 

Lastly this should be a cracking night, estimating an attendance of 200 cars. Also if this event is successful there is the possibility of doing this annually.

 

 

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Skyline Owners Midnight Tunnel Run

 

Terms and Conditions

 

1. Registration

 

a. All vehicles wishing to participate in the Tunnel Run must register at the meeting

point in Howdon Yard, Tyne View Terrace, Willington Quay, NE28 6UL. You will be

provided with a disc to display on the dashboard or windscreen of your car. You

must display your Tunnel Run disc in order to gain access to the tunnel.

 

b. Vehicles will be taken under escort by TT2 staff to a waiting area adjacent to the

Tyne Tunnel tolls plaza. The vehicle tunnel will be cleared of all other traffic before

the Tunnel Run commences. Your TT2 escort will indicate when you may enter the

tunnel. Please do not proceed into the tunnel until directed by TT2 staff.

 

c. TT2 reserves the right to forbid entry to the Tyne Tunnel should the Terms and

Conditions set out within this document not be adhered to.

 

2. Courtesy to Neighbours

 

a. There are residential neighbourhoods on both sides of the river close to the Tyne

Tunnel. Permission for the Tunnel Run to proceed is conditional upon no disturbance

being created for nearby residents.

 

b. DO NOT rev vehicle engines whilst waiting at Howdon Yard or at the Tyne Tunnel

plaza area. If possible leave engines turned off until you are invited to proceed to

the tunnel.

 

3. Road Traffic Laws

 

a. Please note that National Road Traffic Regulations apply within the Tyne Tunnel.

Failure to observe the Road Traffic Regulations may result in prosecution.

 

b. All vehicles participating in the Tunnel Run must be roadworthy, and fully insured.

 

4. Route

 

a. Vehicles will be escorted to the Tyne Tunnel from the meeting point at Howdon Yard by a TT2 patrol vehicle (see attached map for route). This route is only made

available for the purpose of the Tunnel Run and would not normally be available for

public access.

 

b. The Tunnel Run will commence on the north side of the Tyne Tunnel.

 

c. Upon exiting the Tyne Tunnel south of the river, vehicles are requested to proceed

to the A194 exit from the A19, in order to take the fifth exit from the roundabout,

and return to the Tyne Tunnel for the return leg of the Tunnel Run. Upon arrival at

the Tyne Tunnel, vehicles should wait at the entrance of the Tyne Tunnel, under

instruction from TT2 staff, until directed to enter the tunnel.

 

d. Upon completion of the second leg of the Tunnel Run you are requested to depart

the area via the A19 northbound. For vehicles wishing to return to South Tyneside,

or other destinations south of the Tyne Tunnel, vehicles should proceed to the A193

exit from the A19,(direction Wallsend) in order to rejoin the A19 southbound.

 

5. Fundraising

 

a. All proceeds from the Skyline Owners Midnight Tunnel Run will be donated to the

charity “Cash for Kids”. No payment will be made to TT2 Limited, other than for

direct donation to Cash for Kids.

 

6. Postponement or Abandonment of Event

 

a. Should it prove impossible to hold the Midnight Tunnel Run for reasons beyond the

organiser’s control, TT2 will not be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

 

7. Liability

 

a. TT2 cannot accept responsibility for any damage, loss or injury incurred to vehicles

or participants during the Skyline Owners Midnight Tunnel Run event.

 

b. Tyne Tunnel By Laws apply. For further details please visit http://www.tt2.co.uk

so whats the crack with groups, do we just turn up, sign the sheet, pay and get given a disk, whoever was infront/behind will be in the same group?

 

is it still possible for people to come who havn't signed up yet?

pretty much, it would be nice to keep groups together as OC's but with people turning up at different times its not realistic TBH, if theres a group who want to go through together just ask at the desk and the mrs will sort you out

 

Yeah if people havnt signed up just get there names on a list so we can try and get an idea of the numbers

Mark, from the roundabout on the north exit of the tunnel can we get access on the 2nd exit or do we need to head up the A19 and around the long way to get to the car park?

 

Also whats the best time to get to the carpark, I'm assuming 11:30?

Mark, from the roundabout on the north exit of the tunnel can we get access on the 2nd exit or do we need to head up the A19 and around the long way to get to the car park?

 

Also whats the best time to get to the carpark, I'm assuming 11:30?

 

no mate you have to go up and back down, get there about 11:30 yeah. Hopefully all set up ready to start dishing out the tickets by then :scared:

lol not quite sure whats happening at the bottom roundabout but you get the idea

 

Directions to Howdon Yard Coming From South Side

 

And heres a better view of the car park as some thought it was a little small ;)

 

Righto, looks straight forward I think lol.

Righto, looks straight forward I think lol.

 

lol i'll probs get lost and end up late

so this may of allready being answered, but are we aloud through the tunnel befor 11:30 to get to the car park (coming from the south)? or do we have to come the long way round to meet?

Doubt I'm gonna be there. Gutted. Story of my life

so this may of allready being answered, but are we aloud through the tunnel befor 11:30 to get to the car park (coming from the south)? or do we have to come the long way round to meet?

 

 

yep allowed through before & after the tunnel will open every 15 mins or so to the public & people who want to come later :D

 

Janus you'll regret missing this whats happend with the Lude?

have fun people and keep safe, will look forward to the pics and vids

 

hope its all good fun

Doubt I'm gonna be there. Gutted. Story of my life

 

Oh no, you don't want to miss this.

Oh no, you don't want to miss this.

 

I know, gutted, got no way of getting there tho :crying:

Is the Prelude dead?