ALGARVE CLASSIC FESTIVAL

[Mike Bell]

A week later than previous years, but hopefully still sunny..... Will include I.H.E, MRL, U2TC, Pre ‘63, FJ and GTSCC grids.

[Peter Mallett]

Hmm,

Anyone looked at Ferry crossings for this one?

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Hmm,

Anyone looked at Ferry crossings for this one?

How’d you mean Peter? Most trucks go Pompey to Bilbao, leaving the Sunday night w/end before. At the moment I can’t get a booking for Barca, let alone for late Oct!

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Hmm,

Anyone looked at Ferry crossings for this one?

Britney has now got the winter timetables up on their website. Nothing from Bilbao in Nov, and awkward timing from Santander! 1800 Monday likely not possible to make with a truck unless can leave the circuit by early pm. Next boat Wednesday, and it’s not one of the better ones.....

[Peter Mallett]

No ferries after Nov 02.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

No ferries after Nov 02.

That would just affect return then? In which case will have to drive up to Caen or Calais....

[Peter Mallett]

Yup Caen works.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Yup Caen works.

All a bit puzzling, as they can’t expect freight to not travel just because it’s winter.... I’ll ask when I next chase them about first trip availability.... I’m wondering if they simply haven’t worked out the timetable that far ahead, as the freight site still shows nothing on any crossing after 3rd Nov!

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Yup Caen works.

Just checked again now I’m home and have a bigger screen to look at, and Britney freight website timetables all stop on November 3rd, regardless of route! So on that basis Caen isn’t an option either, BUT it must be a timetable update thing as the boats operate all year round.....

[Peter Mallett]

Going to be a challenge then.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Going to be a challenge then.

On that basis, Yes!

It’s always frustrating when booking as freight with them. I know competitors going to Barca in two months with private car and trailer that have confirmed bookings made before Xmas, but up to this morning no freight space has been allocated on the same boat! Obviously hoping they can get as many tourists on as possible......

[Colin McKay]

They'll always hold space for their major freight customers - if you buy through one of the agencies I'm afraid you'll always get the leftovers, if there are any. We befriended a biggish French outfit by giving them lots of backloads, they gave us crossings in return. Worked for tyre repairs as well, after one of ours sat for a whole day waiting for a replacement tyre on the way to Magny Cours (with a pile of tyres for testing). The Robin B'stards tried to charge us the best part of a grand for the privilege, our French friends put it on their account and it magically reduced to £300. That job was for Arrows, blimey that was a long time ago!

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Colin McKay

They'll always hold space for their major freight customers - if you buy through one of the agencies I'm afraid you'll always get the leftovers, if there are any. We befriended a biggish French outfit by giving them lots of backloads, they gave us crossings in return. Worked for tyre repairs as well, after one of ours sat for a whole day waiting for a replacement tyre on the way to Magny Cours (with a pile of tyres for testing). The Robin B'stards tried to charge us the best part of a grand for the privilege, our French friends put it on their account and it magically reduced to £300. That job was for Arrows, blimey that was a long time ago!

Good story!
I stopped going through an agency after delta got a space by booking direct and I didn't! Since opening an account it's been no problem getting a space, and even choosing where I want a cabin. Only frustration is that they don't seem to release any space until a certain level of tourist bookings have been made. Yes, obviously the regular bulk customers will automatically have space reserved, which is then released near the time when actual requirements are known. That's fair enough!

[Mike Bell]

Just come off the phone to Britney. Their booking system shows ferry crossings for November and onwards, so sounds like the website and it’s timetables are the issue. Out of curiosity I tried a tourist booking on line and no ferries for November that way either.... Guess using the same timetable / calendar!

[Peter Mallett]

Yes I spotted that too.

[Peter Mallett]

Not sure but you can try info@raceready.pt. This series runs for all types of historic cars but not sure they are all FIA.

[Peter Mallett]

Er................

[Willmaz223]

Just realised I mentioned the same series.

[Peter Mallett]

This is possibly your best bet.

H-C Category: "Invited" Competition Cars

This category is for Cars not allowed in any of the previous categories or cars not complying with the Appendix K. However, some cars can be considered eligible to race if the organization committee believes it will improve both the spectacle and improve other drivers’ enjoyment.

[Rikki Cann]

Thanks guy I shall have a look.

[SamBinfield]

I don't suppose anyone knows of a truck going with spare space? We would like to go with the Gilbern and possibly also the E-Type, but can't make the logistics of towing them down ourselves work. McMillan Motorsport seems to ring a bell from previous years.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by SamBinfield

I don't suppose anyone knows of a truck going with spare space? We would like to go with the Gilbern and possibly also the E-Type, but can't make the logistics of towing them down ourselves work. McMillan Motorsport seems to ring a bell from previous years.

You’re not the first to ask, Sam! Think the likes of delta are going via Estoril or Ricard full and not coming back in between. Was it someone taking Caterhams down who had space in previous year(s)?

[SamBinfield]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

You’re not the first to ask, Sam! Think the likes of delta are going via Estoril or Ricard full and not coming back in between. Was it someone taking Caterhams down who had space in previous year(s)?

I believe so Mike, that matches my recollection.

[midgetman]

Probably will have a clutch Gerard, just a centrifugal one.

It's considered bad form to have customers push-starting their own karts these days I believe.

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[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by midgetman

Probably will have a clutch Gerard, just a centrifugal one.

It's considered bad form to have customers push-starting their own karts these days I believe.

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Unless they’ve changed them the normal hire ones are centrifugal clutch 4 stroke.

They do have 2 stroke karts as well, but not for the likes of delta team enduros....