Sprinting in 2009

gidz_master_flash · Post by **gidz_master_flash** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:07 pm

Andy916 wrote:They do sound great, eh.
Do you know if the safety requirements include rollcage, Russell?

I reckon I could persuade Lucy to come along for a scenic weekend in Brittany :-D

Andy

I'm not sure, the only info i've seen is what iv'e put up :?
I know Kim did a hill in france lastyear, maybe he could shed some light on this?
It may be that the reason its a called a "GB Masters demonstration " which also happens to be timed :roll:
This could possibly be a loop hole so GB entrants don't have to have a cage?? But i'm only specualting

Andy916 · Post by **Andy916** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:01 pm

Had an email back from the organiser in France and he's given me a number to call for a chat...

Matthew - the Isle of Man events look great! Have you done them before? I spent 3yrs there in the late-80's and have bike-racing pals over there. Great roads! Rains quite a lot. Quite expensive with the ferry etc, although they might reduce the entry fee a bit for competitors from "the other island" (as per the Jurby bike endurance race which I did a few times) - it's worth asking.

I definitely want to take the scoob to the island for a visit at some point, but next month might be tricky.

warboys · Post by **warboys** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:10 am

I have driven the mountain section of the TT course 'competitively' on a closed road day with Porsche Club GB. I have never done any of these hillclimbs, but i know the roads and I know the island have spent a considerable part of my childhood there. I have watched the TT and Southern 100 8 times, I love the place and have friends that live ont he island and own a B&B.

From another forum I frequent:

"At my local club committee meeting last week I got information on a series of 3 hillclimbs in France in May that UK competitors have been invited to participate. We'll be running in a demo class so any MSA license will do.

Here's the basic information on the events...
La Pommeraye 9/10 May - 2.5km. Between Nantes and Angers. 250km from St Malo.
Hebereven 16/17 May - 2.2km. Paddock in village.
St Goueno 23/24 May - 3.2km. 'like a fast Wiscombe'. Good evening ent.

Contact John lloyd - lloyd.john at wanadoo.fr or 0033 296299206

I've entered the 23/24th event at St Goueno. Talking to John over the phone and it looks like a real fun event with good entertainment. The whole village gets involved - they have 350 marshalls for the event!! Trailer storage is available for those who want to make a bit of a holiday of it.

Here's a vid of the course - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWNDb1epicI
"

Post by **Stuart** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:01 pm

St Goueno looks awesome. Will you be trailering the Charade over there?

How much are the entry fees?

Andy916 · Post by **Andy916** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:06 pm

Awesome indeed :-D

warboys · Post by **warboys** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:13 pm

Waiting for the 2009 details to be published, the Charade goes everywhere on a trailer, its not road legal. Although to go to IOM I might see about a truck rather than towing.

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:18 pm

stuart wrote:St Goueno looks awesome. Will you be trailering the Charade over there?

How much are the entry fees?

Knockhill's further, for me.