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17 Jun 2009, 21:39 (Ref:2485532)
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Angouleme Circuit des Remparts Sept 2009
Having just sent our entries in for the Warwick and the Peerless for this fantastic event (70th anniversary) We will be crossing our fingers. This is because the ICR who organise the event have told me that they have already filled up one grid for GT GTS and GTP cars, eligibility years 1951-1976 (Although in previous years saloon cars have been successfully entered.) They are now looking to fill up another grid of 16 cars. With our two entries they need another ten. The race is run around the town and is quite unique, challenging and great fun. Further info from their website www.circuit-des-remparts.com or pm me and I'll give you more details. The town is medieval with loads of character, cobbled streets, squares with cafes and good restaurants. Also full of classic cars that weekend! So come on everyone, put in your entry and join us!
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17 Jun 2009, 21:49 (Ref:2485542)
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Just to add, picture on previous post is Ian racing the Peerless there last year. Date for this year is Sunday Sept. 20th but stuff going on from Friday. Cars should have HTPs.
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18 Jun 2009, 07:50 (Ref:2485730)
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This is my home race. Angouleme is a truly wonderful weekend. I have driven it twice, once in a single seater and once in the Lotus Elite. It is just one of those race meetings in which you have to compete before you die! Last year someone gave a demonstration in an F1 Tyrell. He was having such a wonderful time that he ignored the chequered flag. The organisers could only get him to stop by standing in the middle of the road! Have no doubts you absolutely must come.
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18 Jun 2009, 08:16 (Ref:2485749)
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So that would mean having to spend a week in France before driving up to Spa,worth a thought or two!
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Living the dream,Chief instruktor and racing on the worlds best circuits-The Nordschleife and Spa.Getting to drive the worlds best cars-someone has to do it, so glad its me.
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18 Jun 2009, 09:34 (Ref:2485796)
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Go for it Terry, you would really love it, as the good Compte says you really have to do Angouleme before you die. Apart from the amazing race, the ambience, relaxed atmosphere and beautiful surroundings, to say nothing about the French cuisine et vin are outstanding. The whole town comes to a halt. Barriers and stands are erected across roads in the middle of Saturaday night so that the immense number of spectators are able to view the race and the entente cordiale is brilliant. Anyone interested put "TVR Grantura Angouleme or Circuit des Remparts" into "you tube" sit back and enjoy!!
 
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18 Jun 2009, 09:59 (Ref:2485806)
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Hi Celia,
Can't join you this year but it's on my list of races to do and look forward to seeing it from the driving seat of my own TVR in due course! Good to see you and Ian at Oulton last weekend. Best of luck in stumping up the support for a second grid. The event looks fantastic. Cheers Dave |
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18 Jun 2009, 10:21 (Ref:2485827)
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Hi Dave,
Good to see you at Oulton also, you would have a great drive at Angouleme in the TVR. The u-tube film is from Phils' TVR and he usually does well there. Ideal car for the circuit. Pity the GT6 isn't appdx k, it would be ideal! Cheers Celia |
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18 Jun 2009, 10:36 (Ref:2485833)
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Having seen the video before before [that was one of the reasons I have always had this event on my list] I had to watch it again,still not sure whether the TVR driver say's "Faster" to the Lotus driver though.
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Living the dream,Chief instruktor and racing on the worlds best circuits-The Nordschleife and Spa.Getting to drive the worlds best cars-someone has to do it, so glad its me.
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26 Jun 2009, 18:21 (Ref:2491260)
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It seems incredibly tight, I'd imagine first and second in a bigger GT, with almost no straight at all.
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27 Jun 2009, 07:41 (Ref:2491477)
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Without doubt this was one of the best weekends racing the Delta team participated in. And the Compte lets me sleep in his barn. He owns the most wonderful house there.
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27 Jun 2009, 07:54 (Ref:2491483)
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Your not allowed near the Cave's then?
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Living the dream,Chief instruktor and racing on the worlds best circuits-The Nordschleife and Spa.Getting to drive the worlds best cars-someone has to do it, so glad its me.
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So how did this turn out? was there a conclusion? Celia?
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5 Jan 2010, 22:44 (Ref:2608634)
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Angouleme 2009
Hi Sam, Yes there was a conclusion, fantastic weekend, both cars racing, Ian came 4th in the Warwick, 1st on Dunlop Historic racing tyres (lapped the next on same tyres!) I came 10th after losing my brakes (quite hairy on that circuit) and getting fuel evaporation as a result of a VERY hot engine! It is the race to do there is no doubt about that, what an experience. Entry forms already out for this year. If you have a look at this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hajT1010O0 it will show you Ian doing a bit of "slipping up the inside" past a gesticulating Sprite driver and an unaware Lotus! 
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6 Jan 2010, 14:09 (Ref:2608930)
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Brilliant! obviously a gallic driver! (because it was a left hand drive car of course) not a place to race with no brakes I would have thought!! It does look mega though.
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Can you give us a link to the website where the regs are please?
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6 Jan 2010, 20:12 (Ref:2609070)
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If you Google 'Angouleme Circuit des Remparts' you should get all you need, hopefully!
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12 Jan 2010, 12:26 (Ref:2612130)
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Hmmmm - oddly enough we were just discussing this event in the pub at our car club meet last night, and I recollected noticing a thread about it...now I've had a look - I think it could well be worth a visit this year - as the Saturday of the event just happens to be my 60th birthday - and Angouleme is the twin town of Bury, Lancs, where I grew up and went to grammar school - and lived for many years.
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17 Jun 2010, 11:20 (Ref:2713651)
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Can anyone advise how long the races are in Angouleme? I am working on a wee car for it and I am at the stage of fitting the fuel tank which is 15 ltrs (1600 crossflow twin 45s.) and I would like to know how long the races are likely to last. The regs don't seem to say, or else its my french!
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17 Jun 2010, 13:37 (Ref:2713708)
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Right, here are my sums.
10 MPG at average speed of 60mph. 30 min Race = 30 miles = 3 Gallons = the 15 Ltrs tank is OK But if race is say, 45 mins, or average speed is say 75mph it would be back to the pits for a Jerry can, which is not conducive to fast lap times  I cant see the average lap speeds getting much over 60, so if the races are no longer than 30 mins we should be ok. Any other opinions?
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17 Jun 2010, 16:00 (Ref:2713783)
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I would factor in the fact that you will be holding higher gears/changing gear more than a 'normal' circuit Sam.
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17 Jun 2010, 16:20 (Ref:2713791)
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I'd love to race here, but - I'm guessing - no chance in a 1990s Caterham...? (I stumbled across the starting grid one day when touring Cognac distillaries in a 2CV). Any rental drives available...?
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