MilItracks Amortek Hill 14/15 May 2022

[Kees van Rijswijk]

Hi All,

I am very pleased to be your host during the weekend of Militracks 14/15May 2022.

The reason i start this topic now, if anyone who wants to take part in this event. And have to book a hotel, advice is not wait to long for this.

The running area for our models is at the same spot. Amortek Hill.

I only need Name and Email adress of Participants.
If anyone has questions. Please contact me.
PM on the forum.
Email: k.v.rijswijk@hotmail.com
GSM: +31 6 55335266.

Kind regards Kees

[Kees van Rijswijk]

The Militracks event at the Oorlogsmuseum in the Netherlands (https://www.oorlogsmuseum.nl/en/events/militracks/) is a unique event with the public offered the chance to ride everything from a Famo to a Kettenkrad - along with several unique vehicles on display as well as running around their circuit.

Having been cancelled last year due to the pandemic, the museum is planning to hold the event again on the 14/15 MAY 2022.

Armortek will have a large running area at the event this year and customers are invited to bring their models along for a unique experience

HET MUSEUM
Museumpark 1
5825 AM Overloon
Nederland

[Kees van Rijswijk]

ENGLISH
Ladies and gentlemen,
War belongs in the museum!

At the moment, the Western world is faced with the bizarre situation of a sovereign state in Europe being attacked. This situation is recognizable from the history of the 20th century. And as a museum, that is exactly what we want to draw the attention of contemporary generations to.

There is great indignation, not only about the Russian attack, but also about the reticent Western action so far, as far as I am concerned. In that light, I once again wondered whether Militracks should continue in May. Can we, and do we want to, organize a military-technical event given the current situation in Ukraine?

Nevertheless, we have known each other for a long time and we know that we are organizing the event out of a technical interest in our vehicles – and not for the political views of the German regime during the war years. Assuming that, after Covid, many people would like to come and watch an event like Militracks again, we have made the decision to let Militracks continue. So in 11 weeks, on May 14 and 15, we will open the gates to the public for the 11th edition of Militracks.

And the museum will donate all net proceeds from the Militracks ride to accredited support funds for the reception of Ukrainian refugees. That way we can, together, help a little bit (extra) in this exceptional situation.



DEUTSCH
Meine Damen und Herren,
Krieg gehört ins Museum!

Im Moment sieht sich die westliche Welt mit der bizarren Situation konfrontiert, dass ein souveräner Staat in Europa angegriffen wird. Diese Situation ist aus der Geschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts erkennbar. Und genau darauf wollen wir als Museum die Aufmerksamkeit heutiger Generationen lenken.

Die Empörung ist groß, nicht nur über den russischen Angriff, sondern auch über das bisherige zurückhaltende Vorgehen des Westens, was mich betrifft. Vor diesem Hintergrund habe ich mich erneut gefragt, ob Militracks im Mai fortgesetzt werden sollte. Können und wollen wir eine militärisch-technische Veranstaltung in dieser Aktualität organisieren?

Trotzdem kennen wir uns schon lange und wissen, dass wir die Veranstaltung aus technischem Interesse an unseren Fahrzeugen organisieren – und nicht wegen der politischen Ansichten des deutschen Regimes in den Kriegsjahren. In der Annahme, dass nach Covid viele Menschen gerne wiederkommen und sich eine Veranstaltung wie Militracks ansehen möchten, haben wir uns entschieden, Militracks weiterzuführen. Also, In 11 Wochen, am 14. und 15. Mai, werden wir die Tore für die 11. Ausgabe von Militracks für die Öffentlichkeit öffnen.

Und das Museum wird alle Nettoeinnahmen aus der Militracks-Fahrt an akkreditierte Unterstützungsfonds für die Aufnahme ukrainischer Flüchtlinge spenden. So können wir gemeinsam in dieser Ausnahmesituation ein bisschen (extra) helfen.


NEDERLANDS
Dames en heren,
Oorlog hoort in het museum!

Op dit moment staat de westerse wereld voor de bizarre situatie dat een soevereine staat in Europa wordt aangevallen. Die situatie is herkenbaar vanuit de geschiedenis van de 20e eeuw. En als museum is dat precies waarop we eigentijdse generaties willen attenderen.

De verontwaardiging, niet alleen over de Russische aanval, maar ook over het tot dusver terughoudende westerse optreden is groot, wat mij betreft. In dat licht heb ik mij opnieuw afgevraagd of Militracks in mei moet doorgaan. Kunnen we, en willen we, een militair-technisch evenement organiseren tegen de achtergrond van de situatie in Oekraïne?

Niettemin, we kennen elkaar al lang en we weten dat we het evenement organiseren vanuit de technische interesse voor onze voertuigen – en dus niet voor de politieke opvattingen van het Duitse regime in de oorlogsjaren. Er vanuit gaande dat, na Covid, veel mensen graag weer naar een evenement als Militracks komen kijken, hebben we het besluit genomen om Militracks nu toch te laten doorgaan. Dus over 11 weken, op 14 en 15 mei, openen we de poorten voor het publiek, voor de 11e editie van Militracks.

En het museum zal alle netto-opbrengsten van het meerijden tijdens Militracks schenken aan geaccrediteerde steunfondsen voor de opvang van Oekraïense vluchtelingen. Op die manier kunnen we, met elkaar, een klein beetje (extra) helpen in deze exceptionele situatie.

Kind regards, mit freundlichen Grüssen, met vriendelijke groet

Erik van den Dungen, Jan van Berlo, Ben Junier

Militracks

[florian rudolf]

Hi there,
is there any news regarding Militracks?
Do I have to buy the ticket myself or are there exhibitor tickets from the museum for us?

Cheers
Florian

[Kees van Rijswijk]

Hi Forian,

Militracks is going on as planned.
I only have to know are you comming both days or which day?
And your email adres?
Everyone who sent me this information will get a free ticket for the event.

Kind regards Kees

[florian rudolf]

Thanks for your replay Kees,
I think I'm on the list allready.

[Kees van Rijswijk]

Hi all,
I have been asked if it is possible to drive a Parade on Millitracks.
The good news is….yes we can…. It will be announced in the program book at 1500u both days.
The plan is to drive from Armortek Hill over the Bailey Bridge and back. This event may take max 30 min.
Armortek Hill it self is a large running area.

[Kees van Rijswijk]

If you want to join us for this weekend, the latest date to let me know is April 20.
Only need name and Email address.

kind regards Kees

[florian rudolf]

Hi all,
I have been asked if it is possible to drive a Parade on Millitracks.
The good news is….yes we can…. It will be announced in the program book at 1500u both days.
The plan is to drive from Armortek Hill over the Bailey Bridge and back. This event may take max 30 min.
Armortek Hill it self is a large running area.

That sounds really good. I'm happy to be there!!! -

[Kees van Rijswijk]

Hi All,
Last call,
If you want to join us for this weekend, the latest date to let me know is April 20.
Only need name and Email address.
You will recieve free tickets for this event.

kind regards Kees

[Kees van Rijswijk]

Overview of where Armortek Hill can be found

[Armortek]

Looking forwards to the event - probably the largest display of running WW2 armour. Now with the added bonus of some 1:6 scale armour

Getting the Hetzer ready for Militracks.

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[Mark Heaps]

Wish you all well for the weekend, good weather & good running.
Would have loved to come down from Germany with a model or two but my personal circumstances do not allow it at the moment.
My wife died at the end of November last year and I am still trying to get my life back into some semblance of order.
Shift work due to Covid, and also having a dog which I will not get rid off, have not been conducive.
I hope to attend Militracks 2023.
Mark

[Kees van Rijswijk]

Hi Mark,
Very understandable your personal circumstance. Condolence with your wife.
Hope you got your life back on track soon. Please take your time, there are many meetings coming up this year. The most important one is with yourself.
You are more than welcome on Millitracks 2023.
Kind regards Kees

[florian rudolf]

Hi all,

ready for take off to the AT hill on Militracks.
I checked all systems, so they only have to jump in the car