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23 Sep 2012, 10:39 (Ref:3140221) | #1 | ||
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Angouleme - Circuit des Remparts 2012
A few snaps from this year's event - Sadly, there was no stand-alone Bugatti race this year, but Bugattis were still in evidence, and were still winning.
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23 Sep 2012, 10:43 (Ref:3140224) | #2 | ||
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And a few more...
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24 Sep 2012, 18:28 (Ref:3141012) | #3 | ||
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Whats the blue single seater Alan.Photo's bring back fond memories,thanks
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25 Sep 2012, 21:43 (Ref:3141694) | #4 | ||
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It's the Formula Renault Alpine A336 of Yann Littee, Iain. I've always had a soft spot for the Alpine single-seaters.
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26 Sep 2012, 13:05 (Ref:3141979) | #5 | ||
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Thanks Alan,FJ's might be back there next year."hope so"
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26 Sep 2012, 13:11 (Ref:3141981) | #6 | |
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I was always under the impression tin tops where not welcome at this event?
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26 Sep 2012, 14:12 (Ref:3142012) | #7 | ||
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Wow. I'd never heard of this event until now. Looks like another to add to my list of street races.
Checked the track out on streetview, its awfully narrow, is there any actual 'racing' or is it more of a combined sprint? |
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26 Sep 2012, 14:51 (Ref:3142034) | #8 | ||
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I can assure you Peat," we is racing!!!! And you must go.
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26 Sep 2012, 15:07 (Ref:3142041) | #9 | ||
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It's on my list of places to visit and with a bit of luck I'll be in France when it runs next year. Mind you, I've not told my wife yet?
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Looks great.
Any comparisons to Pau? I loved that! |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ccevu4bblJM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZN-u...=results_video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIboJ9oBp6g This is probably the best 'in-car' video that has been posted: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWUaQ779_XQ They have always had closed cars, zef, and this year there were more races for saloons/GTs than open cars. Last edited by Alan Cox; 26 Sep 2012 at 19:46. Reason: Added info |
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26 Sep 2012, 22:57 (Ref:3142265) | #12 | ||
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Wow, it's a dinky little place isn't it? The compressions on that bottom straight must be testing on those old gal's!
Spectacular backdrop too. SOLD. |
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27 Sep 2012, 07:32 (Ref:3142365) | #13 | |
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Alan, GT's yes, I know Celia and Ian went down with the Peerless ( or Warwick) a few years ago, but I dodn't think saloons . . . perhaps I could go, although, again, another clash in Mid September . . .
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27 Sep 2012, 08:56 (Ref:3142406) | #14 | ||
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Yes, Peat, make a note in your diary. It is ALWAYS on the third weekend in September which has tended to clash with that event down in Sussex in recent years. However, the revival is dependent upon the GP calendar so does move about on occasion. Happily, Angouleme doesn't give a stuff about the GP calendar (why should it - it survives brilliantly without the need for superstars/prima donnas although it does attract French former GP stars e.g Jacques Laffite, Erik Comas, JPB, Pesca etc and Clay Regazzoni used to be great fan). Try it at least once before you shuffle off.
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27 Sep 2012, 10:45 (Ref:3142457) | #16 | ||
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Some shots of a stunningly convincing Touring-bodied Alfa 2.9, entered on the Rally de Charente and made by the Argentinian Pur-Sang company and driven, I think, by the company president, Leonidas Anadon. Plus a beautiful Figoni & Falaschi-bodied Delahaye (genuine, in this case!)
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I rather like the Facel Vega.
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27 Sep 2012, 18:39 (Ref:3142665) | #18 | ||
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Some scenes from the Concours d'Elegance which they used to hold on the Friday evening before the event, featuring mannequins from local boutiques. A very classy 'do' which is no longer held in that format.
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28 Sep 2012, 06:50 (Ref:3142877) | #19 | |
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The trouble with exotica is it tends to be high maintenance.
No problem with window shopping though |
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