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Re: Guiness World Records (Submitted claim)

where is the thread for the details?
 
Re: Guiness World Records (UPDATE)

Got this in an email today...

Dear Mr Patton

Thank you for your enquiry regarding your intention to attempt the record for
'Largest Ford Focus owner gathering in one place'. This would come under the
title 'Largest parade of Ford cars'.

We have attached our recommended guidelines for this attempt which provides you
with all the details you require to make your attempt. You should ensure that
all those participating are aware of the contents of these guidelines, and your
attention is drawn to the authentication we require when you come to make your
claim.

Our standard agreement form for record attempts is also enclosed and must be
signed by yourself and any other individual who may contribute material as
evidence (e.g. photos/videos). This must be returned with the above
documentation in order for us to consider your claim. Please ensure that your
claim ID number (above) is clearly marked on your package and all documentation.

Once the record has been attempted and you have compiled your claim and
completed the standard record agreement form, they should be sent to us here at:

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS, 338 EUSTON ROAD, LONDON NW1 3BD, UNITED KINGDOM

Once you know the exact date on which you’ll be attempting your record, please
let us know by visiting the TRACKING section of our website. Simply follow this
link - http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/tracking - and enter your membership
ID and password. You will then be able to alter the date of your attempt and
confirm it by ticking the checkbox. Should you not have online access you can
always contact us by post, or telephone, quoting the appropriate membership
numbers.

The current record is:
A total of 165 Ford cars took part in a parade at Deakin University, Geelong,
Victoria, Australia, on 15 February 2004, at the All Ford Day car show organised
by the Kiwanis Club of Geelong.


However, you may wish to check with us again closer to submitting your full
claim to be sure that a new record has not been set in the interim.

If you should require any further information, please do let us know, otherwise
we hope that the event goes well and look forward to hearing the results.

Yours sincerely,



Laura Baker
Records Research Services
So I'll fill out the required forms and go from there... I guess we have to have a "parade" of sorts in order to even qualify... I'll have to PM Ron to see if we still wanna get into this more.

We can beat 165 cars, eh?
 
Re: Guiness World Records (UPDATE)

HOLY CRAP! Only 165. We can do that. Especially if Ron plays it up as "GUINNESS WORLD RECORD JETFEST".

Oh and Jeff, if you come, I will certainly buy you a Guinness.
 
Re: Guiness World Records (UPDATE)

Here are the guidelines taken from the email attachment...

<u>VEHICLE PARADES – GENERAL GUIDELINES</u>

The following act as a guide to the specific considerations and undertakings, in addition to the general requirements, for any potential attempt on any record relating to the Longest parade of a particular type of vehicle. They should be read and understood by all concerned – organisers, participants and witnesses – prior to the event.

<u>RULES</u>

1. These records are for the greatest number of vehicles of the same make / marque starting and completing a parade route. All vehicles must carry the same name badge (e.g. Ford, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen); it is not sufficient for the vehicles merely to be produced by the same parent company.

2. The minimum distance of the parade must be 3.2 km. (2 miles) from the starting point to the finish (all cars must cross the start line and drive the length of the route to the finish line).

3. If a car cannot complete the route, that car must be deducted from the total count.

4. The cars in the parade may not be more than two car-lengths apart during the parade.

5. Where the parade takes place on a public road, the assistance of local law enforcement officials should be obtained. All traffic laws should be obeyed at all times.

6. The registration number of each vehicle, as well as the name and telephone number of the driver, should be recorded on a pre-printed sheet and submitted with the world record claim.

Like I said I'll have to talk to Ron to see if he even wants to attempt a parade because then we'd have to get law enforcement involved, etc...
 
Re: Guiness World Records (UPDATE)

um , whered this whole 'parade' thing come in.
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we never told them we were having a parade....were having a gathering. i think the whole parade thing is kinda lame "you can never be more than 2 car lengths apart, you must drive for 2 miles...blah blah blah"
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Re: Guiness World Records (UPDATE)

um , whered this whole 'parade' thing come in.
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we never told them we were having a parade....were having a gathering. i think the whole parade thing is kinda lame "you can never be more than 2 car lengths apart, you must drive for 2 miles...blah blah blah"
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I submitted the gathering idea... and they determined it went under "parade" instead.

Apparently just a gathering isn't enough for them... plus it's not like we have to do it, I just thought I'd try to get something going on this.

Feel free to submit your own claim if you like.

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records2/Checker/Intro1.asp
 
Re: Guiness World Records (UPDATE)

Hmm, I think this could be done. I know for sure we can get more than 165.

If we can get a airplane to take some pics that would be kick ass too if we all get in one area.
 
Re: Guiness World Records (UPDATE)

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I submitted the gathering idea... and they determined it went under "parade" instead.

Apparently just a gathering isn't enough for them... plus it's not like we have to do it, I just thought I'd try to get something going on this.



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How about under online car cult gathering?
 
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