CSCC Spa Francorchamps - Spa Summer Classic

[Brian A]

I would not risk going all the way to Spa with Jubilee clips - just in case. Proper bolt through clamps are really quite cheap - I've bought some and the postage is more than the clamps.

It's always easier to make the scrutineer's life easy.

[terence]

All of this crap really annoys me,the organisers are so quick and willing to chuck someone out over something such as this,yet refuse to do ANYTHING about the non compliant cars they readily accept,as long as the poxy fire extinguisher brackets comply!!!!!!! Common sense? now that would be a welcome change.

[MGDavid]

Originally Posted by terence bower

All of this crap really annoys me,the organisers are so quick and willing to chuck someone out over something such as this,yet refuse to do ANYTHING about the non compliant cars they readily accept,as long as the poxy fire extinguisher brackets comply!!!!!!! Common sense? now that would be a welcome change.

surely that's down to the demarcation betwen safety scrutes and eligibility scrutes isn't it?

[terence]

Or possibly that a member of the FIA Board has connections to a bracket maker Who discovered that the original brackets were sub standard?
How were the Bolted design tested to FIA safety standards? No,didn't think they had been!!!!!!!! It's nothing more than some pleb sitting at a desk with nothing better to do than dream up yet more pointless changes to introduce.



[ note to FIA,FIRE HIM!!!]


The point is that something as simple as this can wreck some unsuspecting poor sod a lot of grief,why not just change the scrutt's role's,should help Historic Racing no end. Total B*****ks.

[MGDavid]

well a rant here, while always making one feel better, goes nowhere.
So what is the official channel from a UK competitor, through MSA representation and on up to the FIA?

[terence]

Originally Posted by MGDavid

well a rant here, while always making one feel better, goes nowhere.
So what is the official channel from a UK competitor, through MSA representation and on up to the FIA?

But these pages DO get read



Forget going straight to FIA,they only refer you to the MSA,then you wait,and wait-------------------------------


Yep,do feel better.

[SAMD]

If I decided to get a few days away in June, and flit over to this meeting. Where do you fly to? and where does one stay?

What is the best way to do this?

[terence]

Choice of Liege at around 40Klm away,or theres Hahne in Germany,a little further away but around 20 minuits away. Liege would be your best bet though,one road will take you more or less straight to the circuit,E42 leave at junction 10 to Francorchamps.
I have an entry,if I decide to go,it would be great to meet up for a beer Sam.

[rogerwills]

I don't think there are any flights into Liege from the UK. It is a big freight hub and handles a few charter flights.

Brussels is the nearest large airport with plenty of flights.

Frankfurt Hahn is the best part of 2 hours away.

So Brussels is probably simpler.

[grantp]

Originally Posted by SAMD

If I decided to get a few days away in June, and flit over to this meeting. Where do you fly to? and where does one stay?

What is the best way to do this?

If you are flying yourself over in a light plane you may have a few options but I don't think there would be much right on the doorstep. A chopper would be possible I presume.

As for accomodation - I thought sleeping in a truck or trailer was compulsory for Classic events at Spa. All part of the experience.

[rogerwills]

Originally Posted by grantp

As for accomodation - I thought sleeping in a truck or trailer was compulsory for Classic events at Spa. All part of the experience.

Especially as they seem to forget to switch off the PA system and leave it playing dodgy euro-trash music all night long.....

[eamonn ledwidge]

Best option for you is Ryanair, Dublin to Charleroi, 90 mins drive max. or hire a tandem!. Flights are very inexpensive at the moment. Lots of places to stay locally.

Originally Posted by SAMD

If I decided to get a few days away in June, and flit over to this meeting. Where do you fly to? and where does one stay?

What is the best way to do this?

[grantp]

Originally Posted by rogerwills

Especially as they seem to forget to switch off the PA system and leave it playing dodgy euro-trash music all night long.....

I didn't notice that last Autumn Roger. In fact I don't think we had any PA facilities down the hill in the 'lower' paddock. It was really rather pleasantly quiet - until the early session meant there was a need to start the Galaxie before most people seemed to be awake.

I suspect it shook most people out of their sleeping bags.

[terence]

Originally Posted by rogerwills

I don't think there are any flights into Liege from the UK. It is a big freight hub and handles a few charter flights.

Brussels is the nearest large airport with plenty of flights.

Frankfurt Hahn is the best part of 2 hours away.

So Brussels is probably simpler.

Ah,yes,forgot it was a private flight into Liege.

[rogerwills]

Originally Posted by terence bower

Ah,yes,forgot it was a private flight into Liege.

Ahh the life of a pro driver!

[terence]

Originally Posted by rogerwills

Ahh the life of a pro driver!

Dont you know it Roger.

Did they get back to you RE, Motor home?

[jerryk]

Originally Posted by grantp

If you are flying yourself over in a light plane you may have a few options but I don't think there would be much right on the doorstep. A chopper would be possible I presume.

no not much choice , just a lovely airfield called "SPA " about 2 miles down the road to Spa.

[terence]

The name Fort Knox springs to mind! Takes weeks to get permission unfortunately Jerry.
Helicopters are allowed in Le Roannay.

[grantp]

Originally Posted by terence bower

The name Fort Knox springs to mind! Takes weeks to get permission unfortunately Jerry.
Helicopters are allowed in Le Roannay.

I don't suppose it is possible now but 'in the old days' people, from time to time, would land at places and argue the toss later.

Such is progress.

[grantp]

Originally Posted by terence bower

The name Fort Knox springs to mind! Takes weeks to get permission unfortunately Jerry.
Helicopters are allowed in Le Roannay.

Has its own Wikipedia page.

And a web page.

(Assuming this is the one jerry meant.)

[simon drabble]

Originally Posted by rogerwills

Ahh the life of a pro driver!

I didn't know Terry was the driver of the transfer vehicle to the circuit ;o)

[terence]

Originally Posted by simon drabble

I didn't know Terry was the driver of the transfer vehicle to the circuit ;o)

Simon,get a different life,you are becoming sooo predictable

[simon drabble]

Originally Posted by terence bower

Simon,get a different life,you are becoming sooo predictable

Terry if I could live the dream as you do I would - sadly I am not as good a driver..

[Leo Landman]

To wrap this thread up, in the end the scrutineers only looked at the labels inside the driver's outfit (including socks), seat and belts. My (1 month) overdue extinguisher with over-centre straps passed without a second glance. Other drivers had to buy some new gear in the shops in the paddock (who seemd to be fully prepared for this occasion). They didn't even look at the car.

The PA was dead quiet this time. The silence only rudely broken by an unmuffled Corvette that was started at midnight, and several times after that.
I've often wondered if there's such a thing as paddock etiquette?

[andy97]

Originally Posted by Leo Landman

To wrap this thread up, in the end the scrutineers only looked at the labels inside the driver's outfit (including socks), seat and belts. My (1 month) overdue extinguisher with over-centre straps passed without a second glance. Other drivers had to buy some new gear in the shops in the paddock (who seemd to be fully prepared for this occasion). They didn't even look at the car.

Par for the course. I suspect that the scrutineers are related to the stall holders.