Porto Historic GP, 13-15 July (threads merged)

**John Turner** · 13 Jul 2007, 09:43 (Ref:1962236)

Well, we seem to have established that not many 10-Tenthers are going to Chimay. Are any going to Porto? If so, any chance of a report back, please?

john ruston · 13 Jul 2007, 09:57 (Ref:1962246)

Went last time with two cars.The circuit was a car breaker so left them on trailer.Hotel and booze very good!They say its improved for this weeks meeting.

Andrew Kitson · 13 Jul 2007, 10:06 (Ref:1962251)

Rob Wells told me it was like the Targa Florio - racing through a village with the locals outside their houses cheering them on. Very very narrow he said.

**John Turner** · 13 Jul 2007, 10:16 (Ref:1962259)

The WTCC was there last weekend and according to Autosport there wasn't too much damage and the drivers actually enjoyed it. A side piece concerning the state of the track and its narrowness accompanied by a picture of James Thompson negotiating it in his Alfa, suggests that it will be a very interesting circuit from the Historics point of view, although as John implies, they have been there before!

Alan Morgan · 16 Jul 2007, 14:45 (Ref:1964483)

Just got back from Porto. A very enjoyable meeting to do, with a refreshing "can do" attitude from the organisers - in fact, an attitude we experienced away from the circuit as well.

The weather was perfect for Friday and Saturday, but Sunday morning produced torrential rain. The Juniors, unfortunately, got the worst of it, resulting in a number of bent cars. Apart from that, there were some other damaged cars, but no worse than I've seen at Pau, for example.

Running the meeting the weekend after the big WTCC event meant that there were big screens on which to watch the action, and most importantly, the paddock toilets were a huge improvement over last time. It was a shame for the organisers that Sunday's rain had a big effect on spectator figures.

One of Porto's problems is that the predominantly British entry are faced with a very long journey each way. Trucks taking the Portsmouth/Bilbao route can't get on to a ferry until Wednesday, making it a nine day round trip. It's hard to fit that into a busy season.

However, the event deserves to succeed, and the Portuguese food and ambiance make the trip very worthwhile!

HFJ Drifter · 16 Jul 2007, 18:03 (Ref:1964968)

Has anybody found any online results for Porto yet and does anybody know which Juniors got bent?

Alan Morgan · 17 Jul 2007, 06:36 (Ref:1965356)

A red Italian Lotus (22?) had a rear corner taken off. It bounced back into the Lotus that Michael Lyons was driving (John Monson's car), and John Truslove's Brabham got tangled as well, and couldn't continue.

John Chisholm understeered the Gemini Mk2 that he was racing for the first time into the tyre wall and crushed the nose, and bent the front suspension and chassis. James Hicks suffered minor bodywork damage when he came across the Gemini blocking the road, but continued, as did another car. Also, Ian Robinson backed his Lola into the barriers in practice, necessitating some frame straightening, and Tony Goodwin spun and was unable to continue. There may have been others as well that I am not aware of.

Simon Walford won in very impressive style, lapping the entire field. Second was (sorry, my mind's gone completely blank) in Stuart Rolt's Elva 200, with Duncan Rabagliati a delighted, and very popular third.

john ruston · 17 Jul 2007, 06:50 (Ref:1965365)

Is this Martin Walfords new name with his old car second man must be a superstar.Bet there's not much booze left in Porto

rogerwills · 17 Jul 2007, 06:57 (Ref:1965368)

I heard Joe Twyman's Lotus XI was hit by a Healey as well.

Alan Morgan · 17 Jul 2007, 07:50 (Ref:1965403)

Sorry, Martin Walford - the beer is taking some time to leave the system! Second was Mark Linstone.

john ruston · 17 Jul 2007, 08:00 (Ref:1965410)

The two Team Walford cars-You have done well if you are over a Walford induced Hangover after that result

henk4 · 20 Jul 2007, 12:42 (Ref:1968328)

In spite of earlier plans we did not go to Porto, but we found more than worthy replacements from the city itself who have provided us with the following report and sometimes amazing pictures.

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...em.php&rid=150

is there anybody who can identify the driver next to Marcus Pye? It is a real Stirling Moss lookalike, but not the real thing

JRTM · 20 Jul 2007, 18:43 (Ref:1968552)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HFJ Drifter

Has anybody found any online results for Porto yet and does anybody know which Juniors got bent?

Sadly i can confirm that my Orange Lotus 20B was bent. Mick Lyons was driving it for the first time and performed wonderfully to place the car beside Martin Walford after qualifying. sadly a lapped backmarker put an end to the excitement but I am told by one and all that Mick was a helpless innocent in the incident. Ho Hum!

Alan Morgan · 20 Jul 2007, 19:49 (Ref:1968590)

Quite right, John. The accident was displayed for all to see on the big screens - young Michael was merely a victim in somebody elses accident.

**John Turner** · 21 Jul 2007, 07:17 (Ref:1968865)

Nice one, Henk. Although I don't know him, even by sight, I'm guessing that maybe Gabriel Kremer who shared his Morgan +4 with Marcus. I don't think he looks that much like Sir Stirling, though!

simon drabble · 23 Jul 2007, 06:59 (Ref:1970848)

I read in Autosport that Jim Woodley was taken ill in a race - does anyone know if he is ok?
Also If I understand the results correctly Marcus Pye had a great result given he hadnt sat in that Elva before...

Alan Morgan · 24 Jul 2007, 21:17 (Ref:1972522)

Jim Woodley has recovered well, and is expecting to be out racing again soon. What was quite a distressing incident turned out to be little more than heat exhaustion and dehydration. Since returning to the UK last Tuesday, he's been exercising at the gym and is a little bemused by the fuss he's caused.

simon drabble · 25 Jul 2007, 06:36 (Ref:1972739)

execising in the gym... are we talking aboiut the same man?!! When you see him next send my best and pleased to hear it was a storm in a teacup

Alan Morgan · 25 Jul 2007, 21:41 (Ref:1973440)

Surprisingly..... we are!

I suspect the influence of Jackie in the gym incident!

I know that Assen is on the agenda (who needs Goodwood?), and I would think he plans to do the Gold Cup meeting.

johnh875 · 28 Jul 2007, 08:43 (Ref:1975181)

Just a quick post to say there was some footage shown on local tv (RPM) today featuring mainly the winning McLaren M26 and also some sportscar footage. Looked good

johnh875 · 28 Jul 2007, 08:55 (Ref:1975192)

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