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Yes I would love to go as well. I’m told it’s a good circuit .
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Just having a break and cuppa . Watched the clip definitely got to go now .
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I raced at Albi when it was included on Tour Auto - an absolutely wonderful circuit, driving a mate's Alfa Giulietta Sprint Zagato. Well worth a visit : while you are there, have a look at the extraodinary architecture of 14C Albi Cathedral.
Total contrast to Mangy-Cours, a loathsome circuit in my opinion with absolutely nothing to commend it, even Lydden is better. Nick |
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When you negotiate as should, a chicane is like any other curve. You're allowed to have two wheels on the kerb, not the four ones… I hope Nick will tell you that a GTA is flying over anything, including the competition, and that the front end is almost bullet proof! Among people driving at Dijon, how many had to adjust the chassis settings? Even Michelin people gave up, this track is declared to be different. I gave up too, adjusting only the LRW tyre pressure. Assuming I'm not a pro and far from being one… |
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‘Detest’ a bit strong, Gerard...... In my opinion, the layout doesn’t suit historic cars as well as many other circuits. We raced at Monte Blanco in Spain once, and that was worse- again, in my opinion!
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Very good answer because: a) politically correct, b) you're the Boss here,
c) I can understand it! Another "strange" example, Croix en Ternois near Arras, John's land. If you race there lets say a 'Vette, you'll find no interest and get bored after two laps. With a smaller displacement car and if you find a good bunch of chaps to play with, at the end of the day you'll be happy. Opposite example could be Paul Ricard. I think already told, if you have the opportunity to drive the Circuit de Nogaro, I bet you'll like it. The food in Gers region is just fantastic! And the former owner is no more around… Want me to find you a video featuring a Ducati there? |
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Gosh I had forgot about that track Mike . Yes it was awful .
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John can you explain that the track itself is slightly under the surrounding walls level, please? A little bit "Ã* la Goodwood" only on this aspect. I find our marshals quite reactive and generally the CoC is not used to a high driving standard!!
Finding a pizzeria in Arras will be a… piece of cake while I'd warmly recommend local specialities, like "ficelle picarde". 'F course, Mike, just logical. For instance, below 350 hp, the Ricard is far too large and too long. Not mentioning the paint, please !! |
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Still is, delta!
We had many 12 hours races there but if you find chaps to compete against the feeling improves. "Interesting" place in the wet though and good network, toilets, showers, large boxes hard surface paddocks. And 102 on the tab!!! Not on the house though! |
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Ha, ha are you an old style Brit'? You're supposed to be disgusted by moules, oysters and snails. Cooked ones of course!!!!!
Do you have a name for moules? Last edited by Gerard C; 22 Dec 2018 at 19:32. |
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See that, E.B, we know how to treat our migrants!
What kind of gift? Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Bourgogne, vin de Loire? Red, white, grey or rosé ? I dont drink on a regular basis but enjoy white Sancerre-Bordeaux-Chablis-Petit Chablis-Menetou Salon when my wife would prefer Riesling. I do appreciate red Bordeaux, specially Saint Emilion and sometimes Bourgogne depending on the meat. With moderation except for champagne. |
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You will be a real French when saying "merde" anytime, using a AZERTY and not QWERTY key board and write Michèle and not Michele…
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Right now I'm enjoying a pint of Adnams Broadside, which is going down rather well. You mention rose, Michele told me a story of how on holiday in, I think, Turkey, she asked for a glass of rose, at which point the waiter picked up a bottle of red & a bottle of white & poured equal amounts into the same glass! |
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Cant imagine the waiter reaction being asked by a woman to serve wine in a halal country… May be he bought a WTF, WTF, WTF key board after all !
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≥>>>>>>>>Moules are muscles, and yes, they are disgusting!
I have to point out to Gerard - moules are MUSSELS. Muscles are something totally different mon ami - bulging biceps, 6-packs and more. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk |
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What is Val de Vienne like, Gerald?
A good friend of mine lives near by and has invited me to stay. Any decent meetings? |
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Oops, Andy, of course I do know the track both as it was and as is now. Its good to have a friend in the area because there is a good hotel located near a river, 200 yards from the main entry but always overbooked by organizers themselves. This part of France is sitting between two regions nice to visit.
As to the network, all paddocks present macadam surface, showers, enough toilets, generally clean (please, Mike, no comment). I can't explain why but this track is very successful with many riders club, even Switzerland ones. We do have car meetings there, modern and historic, the safety is not an issue, soft surface, good mix of straights and curves, good rhythm (you won't sleep at wheel or get bored) non agressive kerbs. Next Historic Championnat de France 2019 date is October 25-27. What would you like: training, race, historic, modern? Sorry, at the moment I can't find a decent on board video, if you like it will PM you. PS: Mind you when searching further info, we call it either Val de Vienne as you say and Circuit du Vigean. I found this for you https://trackdays4all.fr/val-de-vienne/ |
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