What are you doing in 2009, and why?

[Peter Mallett]

I think the best bet is for you to keep the kettle on and interesting guests at your awning. That way we'll lay off the beer and learn something useful too.

[Mark Griffiths]

Won't be at Ricard unfortunately.

[fasted]

I am a little confused by the apparent plethora of events held for classics at Spa. Is there just one big meeting (6 Hrs) with lots of championships organisers including the various races in their chanpionships or are there in fact several seperate race meetings containing endurance type events for classics, if so which is the best?

[john ruston]

Terry/Peter-You can answer Eric in detail other than its the best annual meeting for proper people.

[john ruston]

Anyone still going to Sebring either in Dec or Feb/March

[Peter Mallett]

The mid summer classic had some one-hour races and was run by the HSCC (?) but the biggest one is the 6Hr which is an FIA recognised event. However there are european series/championships that also visit Spa during the year. I guess it is really one of the three classic/historic circuits (barring Le Mans which is only used sporadically), that is also a current F1/international race circuit. The others are Silverstone and Monza.

[terence]

Originally Posted by john ruston

Terry/Peter-You can answer Eric in detail other than its the best annual meeting for proper people.

Cant think why you suggested us John!.However,just to add to Peters response,there are three Big events scheduled for Spa next year,the first to have a hopefully large Brit attendance is the Spring classic,possibly happening in the middle of May,Barry should have a slot in this,RMU is the organiser.
There will also be another chance mid summer for a similar event[no details yet]but it should hopefully be mid July and organised by the RAC de Spa Then of course the BIG ONE! Starting the 25th Sept.

[Peter Mallett]

Oops, forgot Monaco but like Goodwood that's a bit less mainstream.

[delta]

Monaco not till 2010

[terence]

Originally Posted by terence bower

Cant think why you suggested us John!.However,just to add to Peters response,there are three Big events scheduled for Spa next year,the first to have a hopefully large Brit attendance is the Spring classic,possibly happening in the middle of May,Barry should have a slot in this,RMU is the organiser.
There will also be another chance mid summer for a similar event[no details yet]but it should hopefully be mid July and organised by the RAC de Spa Then of course the BIG ONE! Starting the 25th Sept.

Update for penciling in at the moment. May 15-17th RMU,various races for us to enter. July 1st-3rd,Summer Classic with various races and one for Youngtimers[70s cars]Roadbook are doing this again.

[john ruston]

There wou;d be two races for Jag plus 6 hrs.Its superb

[esper]

Don't forget the german ADAC is organising a perfect yearly weekend at Spa with historic endurance racing and several nice single seater groups racing . a well organised weekend altogether.

[fasted]

Originally Posted by john ruston

Anyone still going to Sebring either in Dec or Feb/March

John, You won`t be surprised to hear I sold all my Dollars last week! A "Buck,Fifty One" was too hard to resist.
Anyone able to post links to the best Spa websites ?

[fasted]

Are there any events held at Monza suitable for pre-1966 GT cars. As one of the great circuits it has to be on the "To Do" List

[john ruston]

There is a Monza meeting first weekend of June.

[terence]

Originally Posted by fasted

John, You won`t be surprised to hear I sold all my Dollars last week! A "Buck,Fifty One" was too hard to resist.
Anyone able to post links to the best Spa websites ?

www.redwater.be for the six hour organisers,or the actual circuit site just type in Spa Francorchamps.be that will/should give all the info you need for next season.

[Al Weyman]

Originally Posted by fasted

John, You won`t be surprised to hear I sold all my Dollars last week! A "Buck,Fifty One" was too hard to resist.
Anyone able to post links to the best Spa websites ?

I think you should have waited it will be 1 to 1 at this rate by the end of the month.

[john ruston]

What are you doing next year? Less by the week with currency problems and general downturn in all things financial.Tour Auto and UK based races.
Will try and save some dosh for Spa!
Am pleased for the great 24 bods that it will not effect.It will cost about 2/3 K in direct costs to race at one meeting in Europe and thats two sets of decent golf clubs.

[John Turner]

John, how many sets do you need? Hope we do see you and your cars out next year.

(Sent you an email, recently, hope you received it)

[john ruston]

Had already replied!

[John Turner]

Thanks, John, just found it in my over zealous spam filter!

[GORDON STREETER]

I'm just going to chill out on the beach and have a good think !

[Redneck Rocket]

Hopefully getting remaining sefety equipment in the car, getting carb needles sorted and replacing U/J's. If that all works out finance-wise I hope to manage at least 1 race during the year. Will undoubtedly lose very badly and destroy my £20 a corner tyres in about 3 laps but sod it....

[Al Weyman]

I recon if this financial crap gets much worse a lot of plans are going to be put on hold. I have just had some arses close the company on me after I paid them for £3380 worth of printing machine that was'nt delivered, if this is how it is going to go from here on in racing will soon become a very low priority for many of us. The panels I need to repair my car have just gone up by about 50% due to the crash of the pound so thats on hold unless i can sort some 2nd hand stuff over here, not looking good at all, may have to just concentrate on survival over all else and I was trying to be positive on this credit crunch stuff but I have suddenly had a very loud wake up call that this is for real.

[GORDON STREETER]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16345037@N03/2866554498/
As long as San Miguel don't increase their prices I know what suits me at the moment !