Japanese Auto Extravaganza - 4-7th September 2014
Date: Thursday 4th - Sunday 7th September 2014
Venue: Wicksteed Park, Kettering, Northants
What is JAE?
Japanese Auto Extravaganza - the UK's largest gathering of Japanese cars, clubs and scene. JAE is a full weekend of camping, entertainment and activities which embraces all Japanese cars from the UK and Europe for a weekend of likeminded family fun.
Now in its 18th year, JAE continues to be the favourite event for the Japanese car scene.
Ian will, no doubt, get drunk again and hopefully everyone else will be in a similar state that we won't notice.
Fancy dress is normally the order of the day for the Saturday night... more info to follow
Check out the website (link above), look at whats on offer and visit the S2KI forum for even more info.
Stand Plan/Layout:
We will again be in the same place as previous years with loads of room for tents, cars, the bar and the disco tent!
The S2KUK stand is a very short distance from the entertainment section and extremely close to loos, showers, etc.
Tickets & Payment:
Advanced Tickets are £30.00 per person and valid for Friday entry and whole weekend camping. If you want to come Thursday too, you can pay £5 on the gate. If you help setup our stand on Thursday the club will refund your extra £5!
Ordering your tickets through the club ensures you will get:
- Free FOOD, Tea and Coffee (If S2KUK member)
- Maybe a little bit of FREE DRINK (If S2KUK member)
- Guaranteed show off parking spot on our stand (Membership not required)
To pay for your Advanced Club Ticket, we would prefer bank transfer (saves paypal fees!) to:
UK S2000 Owners Club
HSBC
40-38-20
51406027
REF: JAE 2014
If you have to pay by paypal, TICKET PAYMENT LINK HERE (CLICK).
Once paid, please email event-payments@s2kuk.com stating:
- Name:
- Address to post tickets:
- S2KUK Membership No (if applicable):
- S2KI Forum Username (if applicable):
- No. of tickets:
- Car Reg:
- Car Colour:
See below for more details about JAE in general.
Why do we have it?
This event is open to all Japanese car owners/groups from around the UK and beyond. This annual event is a great opportunity to meet other Japanese car owners in a relaxed, informal and pleasant gathering.
Where? - The venue is Wicksteed Park, which is the same place as JAE since 2010. Wicksteed is a fantastic venue and has a lot to offer in addition to the planned JAE events/competitions the park also has the following:
- Large boating/fishing lake
- Go-kart oval
- Fairground
- Roller coaster
- 18 hole crazy golf
- Putting green
- Playground for younger children
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Bands
The owners groups - From the higher spec 300ZX, GTR’s, MX5’s and Lexus, to the less flamboyant Starlets, Micra’s and Alto’s. All are friendly, welcoming and more than happy to show you their cars and explain all about them, some of which are simply outstanding and a real honour to spend time looking at.
Events – There are lots of events in the It's a Knock Out Competition:
- Five-a-side football (a great opportunity to show off those skills and acquire some war wounds…well grass burns!)
- Tug Of War Battles (this year with 2 categories, heavyweight, no scales, 8 people AND a lightweight, female team or under 18s)
- Endurance competition
- Japanese Food and Drink eating competition
- Car Pull
- Bungee Challenge
- Inflatable Jousting
- Time Attack Go Karting quali on Friday
- Two man relay race
- Dragon boat racing 8per team
- Japanese pub quiz in marquee area with disco and karaoke
Of course the points from all of these events go towards the best owners group competition during JAE, so more S2KUK members that sign up and offer there services/bodies/stomachs, the better our chances of being crowned top club (quite an accolade within the JAE).
S2000 Stand
Without doubt the best organised and laid out group area of the show. The S2KUK stand is located close to all facilities and events, with power being supplied from the club stand, in addition the showers and loos within a very close walking (or staggering) distance. The S2KUK tented area is situated within the clubs own ‘pitch’ which is nice to know you will be close to your pride and joy (albeit after several senior Tizers/wines/Absinths, you will probably be in no fit state to admire it!).
Food of course is a must, and again the club provide cooking facilities and some food stuffs, so everyone can get the chance (if they wish) to cremate breakfast, lunch and diner! During the evenings (if you're still awake), the sounds of the resident S2KUK DJ always attract people in to the stand from all over JAE (mainly for the great music, and also watch in disbelief at the sustained level of horrific moves from the S2KUK dancers!).
Summary - Whether you’re a regular to JAE or a first-timer, all are welcome, everybody is willing to help each other and nothing is too much trouble. The JAE party atmosphere is definitely the main thread throughout weekend. For the hyperactive amongst you, there is plenty to do, see and join in with. Alternatively or you can just relax, kick back and join the serious socialites with a beer (or multiples of!) either way you will find it hard not to enjoy yourself. After dark, the owner’s club parties really start as the music is ramped up (within reason…the law and all that!) plus a fantastic organised firework display on the Saturday night.
Convinced yet? - So if you ever thought about signing up for JAE but are unsure about what it entails, please rest assured it is one hell of a great weekend. Just ask anyone who has attended JAE before for their recommendations; they will all be 100% positive. And even if camping isn’t your thing – it is all part of the camaraderie of JAE, either way you will find it hard not to enjoy yourself.
So go ahead, put the date in your diary and await discounted ticket sales, you will not be disappointed. JAE is one event you will not wish to miss
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