Seventh National Skyline Meet

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The Seventh National Skyline Meet

This year's event will be held at the Ace Cafe.



Dating back to 1938 The Ace Cafe was just a 'regular caf' on the North Circular Road in London. Because of its location it soon became a magnet for motorcycles and enthusiasts. As a result of being damaged during the second worlds war it had to be completely rebuilt. The end result was a much bigger cafe and a huge parking area. In 2001 the Cafe was completely rebuilt again only this time even bigger and better! Today it is a regular place for car clubs and bike clubs alike and, of course, the home of Fifth Gear



Every year we try and do something different with the meet. Initially it was held at the Motor Museum at Gaydon but since then it has been evolving. Two years ago we held the meeting in the East Midlands at the Donington Motor Museum and last year we had the fantasticaly memorable Parade Lap (also at Donington). For this year we've headed South to NW London. We hope those of you who live some distance will still want to make the journey to the famous cafe and join in the fun. Why not make a long weekend of it and stay in London for the duration? If you're looking for hotels maybe The Organisation can arrange some group booking discounts for you. We will certainly try.



Last year we proved that you don't need to travel at high speed or misbehave to have fun. The Parade Lap proved that a load of Skylines together can be enjoyed at a gentler pace as well. The National Skyline Meet is the big joint social event of the year so don't miss out. If you do come, please bear in mind we wont tolerate any bad driving at or around the cafe and that donuts, high speed driving and anything else inappropriate is not acceptable.
See you all at the Ace Cafe on 22 September.

[Dan]

Should we start a list on here so as to get an idea of numbers;

I think we had about 120 last year over the clubs?

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[Mendoza]

Reserving judgement in light of subsequent posts

[Buster]

Oh yes I can see 120 plus cars fitting in and not having any problems with that location.

[Mendoza]

Could always overspill at Ikea (but you tend to get stabbed at the London branches).

[Gordon]

Sorry to put a negative on this , but IMO Ace cafe is CHAV CENTRAL . every burberry weraing yoof of today will descend, with a constant rant of SPIN IT UP MAN . The Old bill will have a field day . Small No Plates . Tints to dark . even Loud exhausts. Not my ideal venue for a National Skyline meet.

We portray ourselves as owning a premier marque of car , this will only lead for the authorities to Target any SKYLINE as the new NOVA

[Richf]

Sorry to put a negative on this , but IMO Ace cafe is CHAV CENTRAL . every burberry weraing yoof of today will descend, with a constant rant of SPIN IT UP MAN . The Old bill will have a field day . Small No Plates . Tints to dark . even Loud exhausts. Not my ideal venue for a National Skyline meet.

We portray ourselves as owning a premier marque of car , this will only lead for the authorities to Target any SKYLINE as the new NOVA

Totally agree Gordon

[Buster]

ah yes the North circular, near Ikea on a weekend...perfick
Maybe the commercial aspect has taken priority over common sense ?

[Andy W]

yup me too, at least with Donington and Gaydon there is something for people to go and look at making it a bit more family friendly

[Gordon]

Ace cafe is the Original Rocker venue and a symbol of anti establishment and rebels. Nice one whoever thought this location up .......NOT

[Individualist]

Are you suggesting it's not a wise idea to participate then Gordon?

[Gordon]

Make yor own minds up , far be it for me to say , but I for one will not be going

[James]

lol feck that then, with a small number plate and dark tints I would be asking for trouble

[Buster]

Maybe a meet of posts in the reps area to thrash out club policy men ?
Democracy and all that....get a club decision if its wanted, but of course people do what they want.

[chipper]

Sorry to put a negative on this , but IMO Ace cafe is CHAV CENTRAL . every burberry weraing yoof of today will descend, with a constant rant of SPIN IT UP MAN . The Old bill will have a field day . Small No Plates . Tints to dark . even Loud exhausts. Not my ideal venue for a National Skyline meet.

We portray ourselves as owning a premier marque of car , this will only lead for the authorities to Target any SKYLINE as the new NOVA

Spot on... I won't go any where near the place. Has anybody at SOC had any imput into choosing this Venue?