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Not only Renault, Gerard. Williams have tested there in preparation for Monaco. Clubs like BRSCC, BARC & HSCC have run meetings here in the past but I'm told the MSA no longer allows them to come - don't know if that is correct. In recent years quite a large contingent of historic racers have come over for a two-day test in March but I don't know if they came this year. It was always bitterly cold. |
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Of course you're very much welcome there Delta! The people running the track are really nice, meaning not only money oriented. And the locals are nice too, giving a relaxing and sporty atmosphere. I dont really know your 500 cars (Manx engine I guess) but they must be "Ă* l'aise" on this track. Moons ago, the best lap time was settled by a SuperKart 250, faster than a F1.
Is'nt Nuffield supposed to be 4 hours drive from Croix (330 km)? |
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For those going to Magny-Cours GP de France, June 28-30th for instance, if you need testing just before the race, you can go to Lurcy Levis track, designed around the long straight of an airfield. circuit-lurcy-levis.com website in the two languages. Only 30 minutes from Magny.
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And Saint Pol's bistrots are good places to go!
HVM "international dates"confirmed: March, 29-31th, Le Castellet Motors Cup, Paul Ricard; May, 24-26th, Grand Prix de Pau Historique, Pau ville; June, 28-30th, Grand Prix de France Historique, Magny-Cours F1 track, October, 4-6th, Dijon Motors Cup, Dijon Prenois. Five other dates dedicated to French championship, you're all welcome of course. |
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Seeing mention of various French circuits reminds me that a couple of years ago I went to have a look at Val de Vienne circuit located between Limoges and Poitier. I didn't have access to look round the whole circuit but it looked quite good from the bit I could see from near the pits. There were some single seaters testing there (Formula Renault perhaps) and a couple of race transporters from a seemingly well financed team. As we were going somewhere I didn't have time to try to gain better access or talk to the teams in Franglais. It's location is lovely being close to the Vienne river.
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Really few things to add to what you've said. Right, Limoges, Poitiers and AngoulĂŞme are the big cities around. I dont know why and how this track became more motorbikes oriented. Right again, never heard about an international event there.
Historic Tour, our national championship, pays an annual visit though. October 25-27th, 2019 are the dates. We have a series, Salooncar, hosted by VdeV racing which should accept heavily modified historic, being a kind of Modsports. Yes, few french organisers do speak English, but you all are welcome! The best example might be Alan Morgan and delta who came to Charade. |
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Glad to hear that, Alan, you told me you have a good contact with HVM. Sorry for the clash of Charade but may be you can chose another meeting held in France, just have to look to the Historic Tour calendar. May be better than others, you and delta know how much each of your venue in France is appreciated.
Guess you could appear during Historic F1 GP of Magny-Cours? Sorry, should have said you, delta and your series of course. |
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Laurent invited us to Magny Cours but it happens to be the same weekend as the HSCC Superprix at Brands Hatch GP. I have told him that I would like to do at least 2 races with HVM in 2020. Albi sounds like a nice place and Le Mans Bugatti would be appealing as well if there is a race there in 2020.
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Those are good news, thanks for that. You all know Bugatti and its facilities and how easy it is to reach from England, Albi is rather far away from your location. Coordinate all the calendars seems impossible though.
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Of course, all this racing in France will depend on whether us Brits are allowed to travel there after brexit! You may not want anything to do with us.......
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Happy to see you are with the smile mode on, Mike! I'm nor a boy scout, neither an angel but I think and hope the Brexit won't affect any friendship or any pleasure to share historic racing. Let give us a lesson in this matter. And you won't have to change the steering wheel from right to left
Just out of my curiosity, did you have any feed back after the last coming of CSCC? Are they happy, not so much, will they return… |
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This is a quote from a post on the CSCC FB page: "Fog delayed our start again, but we got the full race duration in, with drivers and team heading home with smiles and a top up of tan to boot. Well that's officially the end of the CSCC racing season, what a brilliant way to close a superb year of club motorsport." And judging from comments from individual competitors, they enjoyed it.... As for whether they'll return - CSCC do like to ring the changes and this is an extract from next year's calendar, as posted earlier: " October 4-6 - Dijon-Prenois (separate Classic + Modern grids)" |
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Following on from the apparently successful Classic Alfa Challenge he ran recently at Donington, Julius Thurgood in conjunction with HRDC has released proposals for 2 Trackdays at Goodwood on 5 and 18 March 2019, and a confirmed race at Silverstone on 14 April, with others proposed at Thruxton on 2 June and Castle Combe on 5 October. Races to run to the same format as this year - 15 minute qualy, 30 minute race, and presumably to the same (somewhat vague ) class regs.
The intention is that the Classic Alfa Challenge will be expanded further in 2020, presumably dependent on support. As one who loves to see older Alfas being used as they should, I wish him well with this series......sadly our 75 V6 is too new to be included....... |
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Thanks a lot for the report Lancs', couldn't find it without your help.Happy to know they will return, think Dijon Prenois is a good place to race too. Sun tan in October in Burgundy is not guaranteed though…
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Here are the Masters 2019 European dates:
March 29-31 Le Castellet Motors Cup, Paul Ricard May 10-12 4 Hours of Monza, Monza May 25/26 Masters Historic Festival, Brands Hatch June 8/9 Masters Historic Festival, Donington Park June 28-30 French Historic Grand Prix, Magny Cours July 12-14 F1 British Grand Prix, Silverstone July 26-28 Silverstone Classic, Silverstone August 9-11 AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix, Nurburgring September 6-8, Historic Grand Prix, Zandvoort September 27-29 Spa Six Hours, Spa |
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Monza is a race for ‘endurance legends’ only, supporting the ELMS 4hr race there.
The Silverstone 12-14th date is for HF1 cars, supporting the Brit GP. Full info in the press release here- http://www.mastershistoricracing.com...ters-historic/ |
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No offence to our French contributors , but the Masters calendar left me totally uninspired. Very unadventurous, and for me race meetings should be a bit of an adventure!
The Historic F1 preparers opposite me were similarly unexcited..... |
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French or not, there's nothing like an offense. But, just because you suggest a comment , I was wondering how to fill the grids at Paul Ricard, beginning of the season. Interesting to see.
PA will offer again Hungary. Do you know why places like Estoril or Jarama are set aside? |
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