Twynosi

The Twynosi is a group of Formula 1 fans who support David Coulthard. The name Twynosi is a mix of the words Twynholm where David was born and the Italian Ferrari fans known as the Tifosi. They were founded at the David Coulthard Museum in the his home village and meat regularly on the race days during a Grand Prix season. As the group has developed and got bigger they have branched out into merchandise such as mugs and t-shirts.

Foundation
The museum was taken over in early 2006 by local DC fan, Wendy McKenzie. On re-opening she developed the idea of race day parties being held throughout the European rounds of that season. During the season a number of visitors began to attend these race weekends on a regular basis. As the season came to it's close there was a distinct group beginning to form but after the Italian Grand Prix there would be no more meetings until the following season. However, in November the group did manage to partly reassemble to go and see David's team of girls in Sky One's The Race.

When the started to reform in early 2007, it was then when the Twynosi was really formed. At the Monaco Grand Prix one of the many regulars suggested that the group of fans needed a name and came up with the clever mix of Tifosi and Twynholm to some up with the "Twynosi".

Expansion and Merchandise

After the group now finally had its name there was a two race hiatus due to both the Canadian and American Grand Prix being at unusual times and therefore making it difficult to get together for the race. As the Tywnosi grew and grew the group felt they needed something to bring them together and spread the world to others around the country.

One of the members, Iain Dunton, had a handful of dark blue Twynosi shirts made for those that attended the races on regular basis. Not only did these have the DC helmet trademark but also featured the members name. These were not made for general sale but as interest increased some white shirts were made and are still currently on sale in the museum itself and on the website.

Recently mugs were introduced for Twynosi members to have their beverages in during the race.

Future

As the season comes to a close there are plans for a party during the last race in Brazil. During the off season there are also plans for a go-karting event and perhaps a trip motorsport based event as well. They will meet again for a race-day meeting for the 2008 Spanish Grand Prix

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