Brennan
Former Audi Driver
So it's that time of year again, Santa is just a few weeks away, every Christmas song imaginable is on your radio, everyone is very excited and by now, well in the festive mood. I'd just like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your fantastic and touching support this year.
2015 has been a great year for Audi-Sport NI and I'd like to share with you my highlights and most memorable moments.
Earlier this year, we firmly put ourselves on the map in the Northern Ireland car scene by attending the largest car show in the country, Dubshed. We had a fantastic turnout for the stand and we got a huge amount of recognition in return. Being able to have a stand at this particular show was a very big deal for us.
Our BBQ meet down the Ards Peninsula was hilarious, how many men does it take to cook a few burgers and sausages?? Our @RyanCudlip ate a steak that was much bigger than himself (in a bap) and we near set the picnic table on fire....although we did learn on thing if you ever find yourself with a few raw bangers and disposable barbecues, make sure you have a drop of petrol and a lighter to turn up the heat!
Who could forget the Audi Showcase, our most exclusive and exciting event of the year. The smiles on your faces could have lit up a city on the darkest day. This was an experience for all of us, to get behind the wheel of some of the greatest cars Audi have ever produced. For most of us, this was a world away from what we are used to and we witnessed the fantastic hospitality of Belfast Audi and Audi UK, at one of the most beautiful resorts in the country.
After this we had the launch of the B9 A4, an integral car in the Audi range, and certainly one of the best selling. I hope you all had a chance to look round the new car and take it for a test drive. I was very much impressed when I was out on the test drive with @danielbunting. This was also a chance to see the stunning R8 Supercar in all its glory in the showroom, quite possibly Audi's best and most beautiful car to date.
Our last meet of the year was the 'Cars & Coffee' meet at Junction One today, it was great to catch up with a couple of the members as I hadn't seen them since the Showcase. It was actually nice for once just to have a no frills meet up and just to enjoy the craic between ourselves.
With the ups, there are always downs and I'm sure it's been the same for you guys this year. It's been a testing time for myself, I lost a few friends but gained a shed load more, and for the first time in a while I really couldn't be happier. I guess it's something we all have to go through as life can deal us a bad hand from time to time. Being your club representative keeps me on my toes, I'm constantly looking for new ideas and opportunities to present to you guys and It's really nice to have a hobby that we can all share as likeminded people.
It has been my pleasure to continue leading you guys in the club and along with Sandra and Ryan to organise some of the very best events that we possibly can. There would be no Audi-Sport NI area without its enthusiastic and fantastic members, so for that I am very grateful that you make time in your busy schedules to be with us and it gives me great pride to see each of you turn out to support us.
I'd also like to say a very special thank you to @Sandra, a very important person in the club. Sandra has been working so hard behind the scenes, organising Audi Events and tours for us, she is most certainly responsible for making all of us very happy this year, I've said it time and time again, this lovely lady is and always will be, the backbone of this wonderful club.
I can tell you that we have many events, meets and shows planned for the new year, including a trip across the water to something very special. We will be having a tour around the newly renovated Portadown Audi dealership early in the year and we will also be calling in with the Belfast guys. It is very important for us here at Audi-Sport NI to retain a fantastic relationship with both dealerships. We will also be joining our friends over at NI-BMW.co.uk in some joint meets and shows. I will be talking with both Sandra and Ryan to sort out a schedule to keep things interesting over here, so I really hope you guys can join us for another busy and eventful year in the world of Audi.
All that remains to be said is, thank you very much for taking the time to read all of this, I wish you guys a very peaceful and enjoyable Christmas and New Year celebrations. Please stay safe on the roads and I look forward to seeing you all again in the new year.
Merry Christmas
Aaron
#TeamAudiSportNI
2015 has been a great year for Audi-Sport NI and I'd like to share with you my highlights and most memorable moments.
Earlier this year, we firmly put ourselves on the map in the Northern Ireland car scene by attending the largest car show in the country, Dubshed. We had a fantastic turnout for the stand and we got a huge amount of recognition in return. Being able to have a stand at this particular show was a very big deal for us.
Our BBQ meet down the Ards Peninsula was hilarious, how many men does it take to cook a few burgers and sausages?? Our @RyanCudlip ate a steak that was much bigger than himself (in a bap) and we near set the picnic table on fire....although we did learn on thing if you ever find yourself with a few raw bangers and disposable barbecues, make sure you have a drop of petrol and a lighter to turn up the heat!
Who could forget the Audi Showcase, our most exclusive and exciting event of the year. The smiles on your faces could have lit up a city on the darkest day. This was an experience for all of us, to get behind the wheel of some of the greatest cars Audi have ever produced. For most of us, this was a world away from what we are used to and we witnessed the fantastic hospitality of Belfast Audi and Audi UK, at one of the most beautiful resorts in the country.
After this we had the launch of the B9 A4, an integral car in the Audi range, and certainly one of the best selling. I hope you all had a chance to look round the new car and take it for a test drive. I was very much impressed when I was out on the test drive with @danielbunting. This was also a chance to see the stunning R8 Supercar in all its glory in the showroom, quite possibly Audi's best and most beautiful car to date.
Our last meet of the year was the 'Cars & Coffee' meet at Junction One today, it was great to catch up with a couple of the members as I hadn't seen them since the Showcase. It was actually nice for once just to have a no frills meet up and just to enjoy the craic between ourselves.
With the ups, there are always downs and I'm sure it's been the same for you guys this year. It's been a testing time for myself, I lost a few friends but gained a shed load more, and for the first time in a while I really couldn't be happier. I guess it's something we all have to go through as life can deal us a bad hand from time to time. Being your club representative keeps me on my toes, I'm constantly looking for new ideas and opportunities to present to you guys and It's really nice to have a hobby that we can all share as likeminded people.
It has been my pleasure to continue leading you guys in the club and along with Sandra and Ryan to organise some of the very best events that we possibly can. There would be no Audi-Sport NI area without its enthusiastic and fantastic members, so for that I am very grateful that you make time in your busy schedules to be with us and it gives me great pride to see each of you turn out to support us.
I'd also like to say a very special thank you to @Sandra, a very important person in the club. Sandra has been working so hard behind the scenes, organising Audi Events and tours for us, she is most certainly responsible for making all of us very happy this year, I've said it time and time again, this lovely lady is and always will be, the backbone of this wonderful club.
I can tell you that we have many events, meets and shows planned for the new year, including a trip across the water to something very special. We will be having a tour around the newly renovated Portadown Audi dealership early in the year and we will also be calling in with the Belfast guys. It is very important for us here at Audi-Sport NI to retain a fantastic relationship with both dealerships. We will also be joining our friends over at NI-BMW.co.uk in some joint meets and shows. I will be talking with both Sandra and Ryan to sort out a schedule to keep things interesting over here, so I really hope you guys can join us for another busy and eventful year in the world of Audi.
All that remains to be said is, thank you very much for taking the time to read all of this, I wish you guys a very peaceful and enjoyable Christmas and New Year celebrations. Please stay safe on the roads and I look forward to seeing you all again in the new year.
Merry Christmas
Aaron
#TeamAudiSportNI
