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Now then, We don’t often get dictatorial here on the Dotz blog.. but for once, we’re going to.. so listen up! Whatever you did have planned for the three days between the 6^th and 8^th of August, cancel it!.. because you’re all hanging out with us, instead! Why? Because dear reader, it’s only the bloomin’ weekend of USC, that’s why!

If you’ve never been before, let me enlighten you with the elevator pitch. The finest drag strip in Europe.  35,000 modifying disciples. (many of which are pert and female) The UK’s most superbly executed show cars.  The best bands, DJs and tuners. Are you in yet? USC has justifiably achieved the status of ‘legend’ on the show calendar, and a single visit will soon tell you why. No other show packs as much into three days, with real heads-up quarter mile action playing out against a backdrop of high-octane antics that make Ferris Bueller’s Day Off look like the Teddy Bear’s Picnic.

 

In addition to a head spinning line up of acts like Slinky, DJ Luck and MC Neat and the Artful Dodger, you can bank on a (literally) record breaking line-up of stunt performers, Monster Trucks, Jet cars and show cars.

Ever ones for a challenge we’ve even added ourselves to that list by creating the Dotz Mod Pod live build area where our carefully assembled team of spanner wielding artistes will be standing by to rip apart and rebuild a stock hot hatch into a modified thing of beauty over the show weekend. Yep, as we spin some of the choicest vinyl in the background, our long-suffering team will be gutting a tuner-scene favourite back to a shell before commencing with a full-bore rebuild including chassis, interior, induction, exhaust, tints, wrap, lighting and audio.. and of course, a simply stunning set of Dotz rims. We have only 3 days to do what takes most tuning houses at least a full week, plus of course, the added pressure of 35,000 petrolheads… and a TV crew. Oh yeah, almost forgot to mention, the entire show is being shot for Eurosport and Motors, so if you, your car, your missus are camera friendly, who knows, you might end up on the telly! Actually, seeing as we are on drinking terms with the producers, rock up with a set of our rims on your motor, and we’ll even put in a good word for you!

We’ll be dropping tunes (and ride heights) all weekend from the early hours until, well.. the early hours really, so come and join us. Feel free to shout encouragement, throw money or bring us food whilst we’re spannering away. Only time will tell if we can get it all done before the end of the show on Sunday night, but all being well, we should be the last car up the strip, closing the show and cruising into the sunset to the enviable sound of a full stainless RAAAAARP and 3000 watts of bass..

Of course, elsewhere on site, there are simply acres of space for club camping, hardcore BBQ action and chance to kick back with a cold beer and recant your tales of quarter mile heroics. Stock up before you arrive, and you’re free to park up the motor and seriously over-indulge for the entire weekend as everything you need is on site, with several bars and even a lap-dancing club!

 

Sprinkle on a side order of Max Power live stage, Lowriders display, Burnout and Flameout comps and the Autoglym showcar paddock and pretty soon, it becomes the ultimate road trip weekend away. You’ll kick yourselves if you miss it, so don’t!

We’ll see you there guys! Check it all out at www.ultimatestreetcar.co.uk

After her superb reportage on our team Autosport outing, we felt it was about time to hand over to the better looking section of our roadshow team, Pippa. As usual, she’s been up to all sorts on our recent team visit to the ever popular Modified Nationals.. and as ever.. there were gratuitous bouts of shopping and partying.. It’s tough at the top eh?

Dotz Does Mod Nats

By Pippa

Modified Nationals.. What a way to spend the weekend! Over the years this show has become one of the favourites on the show calendar, and not without good reason. It’s still one of the biggest and best selections of the latest and greatest show cars from the UK scene. Naturally, as wheel purveyors to many of the great and the good of the tuning scene, The Dotz team had a mahoosive stand from which to ply our wares. And, rather than subject our beloved customers to Dave and Tony’s easy-going sales style.. I thought I’d come along and shake things up a bit!

It all started manically when I realised that I had managed to arrive with no underwear or shorts (easy!!!!) that is no spare underwear or shorts.. What’s a girl to do? Obviously the answer is an impromptu shopping trip with oneself to ensure the appropriate level of sartorial elegance for the weekend…

After battling with the traffic on the way in, and queuing for what seemed like several lifetimes to get into the show, I finally made it to the Dotz stand. As usual, our MD and ex-professional spinner Kev was laying down some quality tunes, and with a nice retro 80s vibe kicking off, I got into my working day. As you can imagine, there was a LOT of brochure, photo and chat related action to be had!

As ever, the lads had done a good job on the stand, with all of the latest designs on show and some superb motors on hand to show them off in their best light. Naturally, it wasn’t too long, before we started cranking up the sound system in the Dotz van and belting out the 80s classic ‘I Ran’, by A Flock Of Seagulls. This classic floor filler soon had the lot of us grooving around the place in a real party atmosphere.

Our very own Dotzmag is always a big hit at the shows – especially as it’s free! Spent a good few hours bagging these up into goodie bags before handing them out to the sprawling masses coming through the doors. It was pretty manic, to say the least!

When you’re on your feet all day, Lunch is a very serious business.. And Team Dotz like to do it right! Sandwiches and a G&T for me! Certainly gives you a little lift for the afternoon, that’s for sure!

Then, of course, it was down to the extremely serious business of judging the Miss Max Power competition. I have to say, the standard was extremely good this year and it was hard to pick an overall winner.. Funnily enough, Kev and Dave seemed to really enjoy this part of the weekend, too.. Hmm.. can’t imagine why..

Evening entertainment is always a welcome relief after a hard day’s graft and a full slap-up feed at one of Peterborough’s finest Thai establishments soon had the whole gang kicking back with a beverage or three and discussing our plans for disco-related antics. It seems to be coming something of a tradition ‘on tour’ these days.

Despite everybody being in a real party mood, being the consummate professionals we are (honest!) we all decided to call it a day (or should that be a night?) at a relatively rock ‘n’ roll 2 am. Hey, come on.. we had to be sparky and fresh the next day didn’t we?

And there you have it! Another day in the life of a Dotz girl. Keep an eye on the site and on the blog to find out when we’re next on the razzle.. and make sure that you come up and say ‘Hi!’ next time we’re on it! Who knows? We might even take you out with us!

See you soon

Pippa x

 As an evergreen topic of debate – and disagreement – in pubs, lounges and workplaces everywhere, we all like to think that if you put us in Capello’s shoes – we could pick a better side. With the imminent beginning of the World Cup, the armchair experts have gone into overdrive, quoting goal stats, point differences, transfer values, even right down to bonus payments. If you’re a bit of a closet Mourinho on the quiet, you’ll be delighted to learn about our latest bit of fun and games here at Dotz HQ. Our Dotz Fantasy Football League.

 You see, we love a bit of managerial speculation and debate as much as the next man.. Difference is, like all good managers we like to reward true talent where we see it – so we’ve only gone and chucked a prize in!  Sadly, there’s no five-figure weekly salaries, no signing on fees and alas, your Bentley’s not on order either – but, better than that, our most talented manager will win themselves £100 worth of exclusive Dotz clothing. And no worries if you’re more of a Karren Brady than a Gianfranco Zola – we do a full ladies collection too!

 So, what do you need to do? Well, like the beautiful game itself, it’s all blissfully simple really.. Click to

http://worldfantasyfootball.skysports.com/Register.aspx  to create your team..

 Then enter the Dotz UK League. Our PIN is 1813

 And then amaze us with your insight and acumen. In the usual manner of fantasy league management, we’ll be monitoring the results of our would-be Sir Alex’s and picking a clear winner at the end.

 So ,peeep!!.. there’s the whistle.. Play on!!