So, arrived mid Thursday morning, diesel intact
, and after an hour's patient wait was slotted into a spot behind the boxes. The PA people as usual going out of their way to make sure all accommodated to everyone's mutual satisfaction. Unloaded before rest of team arrived- not unusual- and while they sorted out scrutineering it gave me time to wash the salt off the truck, a result of being last on the ferry Tuesday and parked out in the open! All the above accomplshed in the dry, although mostly overcast. However....
First thing yesterday morning got up to find light rain. This increased gradually until the 60's Endurance free practice at 0900 was thoroughly wet (and 12 C). So much for being in the South of France. Of course soon as car was back in tent it stopped again. The rest of the day continued on same theme, until after qualifying and early evening when the sun broke through. The SLR has its work cut out this weekend, the might of the 911 army massed to take points off the plucky Brit, which is leading the class going into this last round.... The team are also on the back foot after car's new engine went wrong at Spa, and the old unit had to be substituted for this weekend. 2hr race last thing today, and fingers very crossed...... BTW over 80 cars in the 60's Endurance!
Meanwhile the B8 went well in free practice, also in the wet, and has 2 qualifying sessions today. The 2 CER grids are as awesome as ever, and this time include a 917 Spyder that I haven't seen before. According to programme, Jurgen Barth driving, but not able to confirm that....
The Touring Car entry includes all the usual Escorts, Capris, BMWs and Rovers, plus the odd Alfa and American iron.
Dry so far this morning, doubt if that will be the case all day....