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14 Aug 2014, 23:06 (Ref:3444371) | #1 | |
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Le Circuit International des Remparts d`Angoulême 2014
Hi any one going to see or compete at Circuit des Remparts, Angouleme this year, it sounds to be a good event? i like to go and if i can help some one it would be more interesting. 07836558666
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17 Aug 2014, 15:54 (Ref:3444806) | #2 | ||
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I'm going with Jon Wolfe and friends. I'll be competing in the Grantura, Jon in the GT6. We are in the FISC races. Never been before but everyone that has been in the past says it is a great event. Really looking forward to it and a bit of a change from the Spa 6hrs meeting that we usually do.
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25 Aug 2014, 11:38 (Ref:3447253) | #3 | ||
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John and I are giving the 6 Hours a miss in favour of Angouleme with Pieter this year, so we will see you there. First time I have not done a race at the 6H meeting for over 10 years and first time we have not done the main event since 2007. |
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2 Sep 2014, 18:03 (Ref:3449775) | #4 | ||
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Hi chaps - For only the third time in 20 years I won't be attending this year, but I can be pretty sure that you will have a good time and enjoy it, whether you're racing or spectating. If you haven't bought your grandstand seat, I think you will be out of luck, but you can also get a general admission that allows you to view along the top straight and down towards the lower hairpins and access to the paddock.
Enjoy your visit, and I'm sure you'll want to return some time. |
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2 Sep 2014, 18:10 (Ref:3449777) | #5 | ||
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One of the delights you can look forward to
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First time there and we have 3 guests that I assumed we would get some sort of access passes for with our entry. Do we need to get additional tickets for our supporters to enable them to spectate or are there some passes included in the entry? Thanks Dave |
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10 Sep 2014, 20:36 (Ref:3451970) | #7 | ||
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Can't wait to get there...The GT6 is pretty much ready; partly because I have not raced it for so long!!! Last time was Spa Summer Classic in 2013 when it broke down...
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21 Sep 2014, 04:39 (Ref:3456203) | #8 | ||
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well what an amazing place! Bugattis everywhere you look. Just about to get set for qualifying on what looks like the most barking mad circuit ever.
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23 Sep 2014, 12:05 (Ref:3456864) | #9 | ||
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As usual amazing place, amazing racing. Yes Dave it is a mad course, but fab. There with three cars, customers and friends, unfortunately not racing, boo hoo! There is nowhere else you can drink in the atmosphere of 30s racing, huge supportive crowds, an eclectic mix of vintage, historic and classic cars on track and in the town, some of which are only seen there, along with genuine entente cordiale and great food and wine. Down side was more cars damaged than we have ever seen, along with Daves' TVR having overheating (head gasket?) problems, Tonys' Alfa being brought to a halt by a Cortina that didn't make the second hairpin, leaving Tony nowhere to go, and Patricks' beautiful Allard breaking its' bonnet straps leaving Patrick wearing the bonnet and completely blind, also going into the second hairpin causing him to hit the wall. Thankfully no damage to him although the bonnet had a helmet sized dent in it! That's street racing though and fingers crossed please don't let it be the last one.
Few photos trying to capture the atmosphere. The one with the cathedral in the background is the road before racing being prepared. The other road picture is the grid by the cathedral! |
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24 Sep 2014, 19:32 (Ref:3457318) | #10 | ||
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Celia, you were right, it is a fantastic event and so glad you "sold it" to me. Brilliant weekend with atmosphere like nothing else I have been to. Your pics give some idea of the eclectic mix of cars and the ambience of the place.
Patrick seemed to have a fairly positive view of the bonnet wearing experience! I Have to say that seeing around 20 Bugs racing was something else - and the battle between Justin and Dougal in the chain gangs was inspirational. Sure I'll be back again but lots of lessons learned - for such a short course it is certainly a challenge to both car and driver. |
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25 Sep 2014, 17:47 (Ref:3457614) | #11 | ||
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I went with my brother as spectators, was a toss up between here and spa 6hrs , luckily warm weather and free accomodation at a relations 50mls away won.
Great racing and cafes, looking at the photos I just noticed myself standing next to the ginetta with my arms folded! I liked john,s overtaking at the conker tree hairpin, mgb,s can,t have such a good steering lock as his gt6! I can remember racing against him and his spitfire in the 750mc roadsports in the 90,s hasn,t got any slower! I am already thinking of going to pau again next year,went there in 2008 and really enjoyed it. |
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6 Oct 2014, 12:14 (Ref:3461225) | #12 | ||
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Pleased to hear that you guys (and gals) all enjoyed yourselves. Hope to see you there again next year.
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