ERC Lydden Hill 2009, what's the news?

[WJM]

Originally Posted by The Eye

Is Norwegian Torleif Lona. Torleif will be there despite of team mate Lööv’s unfortunate withdrawal from the ERC. You guy’s would have loved his sideways driving style!!
I think Dan Andersson (Rallykalle) will be there with a RWD Clio II. And maybe Tony Lund Tjelle, N(Dynamitt Tjelle).

Thank you for this information. Looks like 10 cars will be a realistic goal for Div2. Hopefully they can give some opposition to De Keersmaecker!

[rx-guru]

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[1975DCS]

We (me and my dad) booked our hotel in Folkestone and ferry from Dunkerke! So after a very long periode absence we will finally return to Lydden! The last time we went here was 1996 and 1990 (when my favourite Alamaki was not showing up).

I kinda hoping of a massive entrance for this ERC, but fingers are crossed because of the economical crisis currently hitting Europe. But we will have to wait end see who will be showing up...

I do hope Gollop brings out his Focus either driven by himself or Andrew Jordans. Last time this car drove in Europe it failed to impress, but if you see the footage of the car in Lydden it should be flying, just like is old 306 until recently still seems to do...

On Motors TV I saw some Eddy and he was driving the old Koutny car, so who is he and which car from Koutney is this?

Greeting,
Daniël and Ad

[rallyxdamo]

On Motors TV I saw some Eddy and he was driving the old Koutny car, so who is he and which car from Koutney is this?

Greeting,
Daniël and Ad[/quote]

It's Eddie Kinirons from kildare, Ireland. The car is the one koutny used in the 2007 ERC Championship. The car has since undergone a major rebuild at the hands of Tony Phillips, Paul Tierney and a few more from the UK.
Hope that helps you.

[tbtstt]

Originally Posted by Kevin McCann

According to my paperwork my car is homologated, unless youre not talking about mine!!![ Check spelling, and you Andy should know better].

Hooray! That means at least one Impreza out on track then!

[mel tyres]

NO !

[BertMk2]

Originally Posted by WJM

Hopefully they can give some opposition to De Keersmaecker!

Well in the second winter series event at Lydden Sterkens looked like he'll be able to give De Keersmaecker a run for his money. I'm really looking forward to the Division 2 races - the cars looked great (nice and sideways ), an improvement I think over the old Division 2.

[rx-guru]

Received by email just a couple of hours ago:

"Dear All

This is the news we have been waiting for and all at Lydden have been working towards.

We now have an MSA Permit and FIA Visa Number. We also have a Track Licence.

This is the first group of people that I could find to distribute it to.

Amy can you now get your publicity machine up and running.

I will tomorrow send all the information to the Officials although I believe most are covered by this e mail.

I shall also start compiling the event binders.

If anybody can identify somebody who I have missed of the list please let me know

Thank you to everyone for your help and I apologise for their late circulation.

Tony Watts
Competition Director"

[jonbryant]

Explains why I got my media stuff through today then!

[schanche]

Just found this on Lydden website give you guys time to arrange other accomadation!Hope Amy and TW dont mind? Also a new link to ERC on the Lydden hill website
Camping Information

!Attn everyone!

Unfortunately due to planning constraints public camping is prohibited at this years European Rallycross Championship event, please contact local campsites for camping.

Camping Sites within 10 miles of Lydden:

Kingsdown International Camping Centre
Kingsdown International Camping Centre/The Av, Kingsdown, Deal, CT14 8DU
Tel: 01304 373713

Camping and Caravanning club
The Warren, Folkestone, CT19 6NQ
Tel: 01303 255093

Hawthorn Farm
Mill Haven/Station Rd, Martin Mill, Dover, CT15 5LA
Tel: 01304 852658

West Marsh Farm Park
Forstal Farm Cottage, Westmarsh, Canterbury, CT3 2LP
Tel: 01304 813222

______________________________________________________________

[MESHGA]

There are many camp sites far closer that these! 1 in wootton village and a large site in Densole which is about 3 miles from track also another good site is at Lodge lees near Barham.

[RICKY_BOBBY]

thats a disaster for us from the far north as i fear thats us not coming now as it was going to be costly enough and 80% of the experience is the camping over at the event cant imagine the cues to get in on the mornings if their expected crowds turn up and every single spectator has to come through the gates

oh well maybe next year

[StockHatch782]

Originally Posted by RICKY_BOBBY

thats a disaster for us from the far north as i fear thats us not coming now as it was going to be costly enough and 80% of the experience is the camping over at the event cant imagine the cues to get in on the mornings if their expected crowds turn up and every single spectator has to come through the gates

oh well maybe next year

Don't let it put you off, RICKY BOBBY. There will be plenty of atmosphere at the campsites nearby with all the fans there and it won't exactly break the bank to camp for one or two nights, will it? £3 a head, maybe? Just drive a bit more slowly on the way down and save it in fuel

I'm definitely still up for it, anyway. Roll on Easter weekend!

[schanche]

Any one in the know? Maybe TW can help! is there Practice,qualifying and the 1st heats on the sunday or is it just for practice and Qualy.With all the Heats to be run on the Monday

[schanche]

Originally Posted by schanche

Any one in the know? Maybe TW can help! is there Practice,qualifying and the 1st heats on the sunday or is it just for practice and Qualy.With all the Heats to be run on the Monday

Just found the answer Literally 5 mins after posting this Kin Idiot!click below
http://www.rallycross.com/preview/09...1schedule.html

[jonbryant]

Hmm. Cheers for that Schanche. Might not come along for the Sunday if it's only a bit of running... See how I feel!

[bigted]

oh, dont worry, the sunday will be jam packed with action

[ebby]

[westfieldbend]

going to print some of them off tomorrow

[HrRACING]

The atmosphere at the French ERC events I have been to is made by the campsites at the circuits!!

Oh, and watching practice isn't like how it is over here...

[CS1]

Originally Posted by HrRACING

The atmosphere at the French ERC events I have been to is made by the campsites at the circuits!!

Oh, and watching practice isn't like how it is over here...

.....No its usually at 7.30 in the morning and very bleary eyed or even earlier if memory serves me right at Loheac one year!!

[Hickey]

Very noble of the Dorans to put other cars at the front of their poster! Though they could have got Proctor's new car (however, I have always loved the Puma)

I think Hal means that the practices are more structured, longer and a damn sight more worthwhile viewing than the hour warm-up pre British RX events. In fact, last year at Kerlabo, Pallier had a big off right in front of me in timed practice (then won the event!!)

Am gutted that I cannot make this and I may be jumping the gun here, but will it be on TV/highlights etc?

[tbtstt]

Price of the VIP tickets is a bit more than I was thinking they'd be, but otherwise I can't wait for this.

Thanks for the tip off on the camping; I prefer to stay somewhere with four walls and a bar, but a mate of mine is camping so I've passed that information on to him!

For anyone who hasn't spotted the link from the (ever helpful) Schanche, here be the timetable:

Saturday, April 11. 2009

09h00 Circuit opens
14h00 Secretariat opens
14h00 - 19h00 Administrative checking
14h10 - 19h00 Scrutineering

Sunday, April 12. 2009

07h00C ircuit opens
08h00 Secretariat opens
08h00 - 09h00 Administrative checking (only by waiver of the clerk of the course)
09h00 - 11h00 Scrutineering (only by waiver of the clerk of the course)
11h30 Drivers briefing
12h30 - 13h30 First free practice - 3 1/2 laps
13h45 - 14h45 Second free practice - 3 1/2 laps
14h45 - 15h45 Official timed practice - 3 laps
16h00 First heat begins - 4 1/2 laps

Monday, April 13. 2009

07h00 Circuit opens
09h00 - 10h00 Warm-Up
10h30 Second heat begins - 4 1/2 laps
12h00 Drivers' presentation
13h00 Third heat begins - 4 1/2 laps
15h00 Finals - 5 1/2 laps
17h30 Unoffcial prizegiving
18h00 Prizegiving

Glad to see the racing doesn't run on too late on the Monday; (those with a long drive will probably appreciate why!)

[Hickey]

I am not an erc24.com subscriber, but you lucky people that are can access the first entry list (too keen? it's Friday afternoon, work can wait) - good Div 1 and 1a numbers

http://erc24.com/?Show=News&ID=1161

[The Eye]

D1 Entrylist so far:
Kenneth Hansen, Ludvig Hunsbedt, Michael Jernberg, Sverre Isachsen, Andréas Eriksson, Ole Kristian Nøttveit, Jean-Luc Pailler, Stig-Olov Walfridsson, Guttorm Lindefjell, Per Eklund, Frode Holte, Pavel Koutný, Jos Kuypers, Koen Pauwels, Pat Doran, Liam Doran, Ayrat Shaymiev, Christopher Evans, Rustam Minnikhanov, Harald Sachweh, René Münnich, Kevin Procter, Steve Hill, Jussi Pinnomäki, Ronny Scheveneels, Edwin Geraerts, György Fodor, Knapick, Wil Teurlings, David Binks