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 The 2012 season of classic 2CV racing got under way at Oulton Park on March 24th, and it was as if no one had been away! Many of the same cars that finished the season in 2011 were still present, and no major colour scheme changes to confuse the spectators!
What was evident however, was that quite a few cars that only turn up for the 24 hour race were now entered into the sprint races, piloted by some new faces. Ian Arnold was driving the old orange 'Boss Hoggs Army' car (#50). David Watson and Marc Nordon (ex-BTCC) had taken on 'Badgaroo' (#89), James Northfield joined Nick Finch in the #59 'Traleda' car, and the pairing of Adam Bollons/Bankhurst took on the Overflow car (#81) - Bankhurst returning after competing in the 24 hour in 'Team Dogfish'.
With Christer Hallgren taking over Nick Paton's previous car (#44), and Julie Walford driving the Steve Walford Motorsport car (#55), there were at least 5 new drivers at Oulton, and we also welcomed back some of the drivers who have raced with us before!
 Oulton Park is known for its fickle weather, but with mid-March enjoying a slightly unseasonal run of good weather, all the races took place in the sunshine. Qualifying took place early at 08:55, and there were some pretty tired people in the paddock.
Sammie Fritchley and Peter Rundle were wide awake though, as BOTH of them got exactly the same time in the first qualifying session, a 2:08:248. Rundle took the top spot however, having set the fastest lap time a lap prior to Fritchley. Nick Paton, just 8 hundredths of a second behind, qualified 3rd.
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 The club has released an entry form for this year's 24 hour race, held at Snetterton, Norfolk, on the bank holiday weekend in August (25th-27th). You can view and download the form by visiting the "Join the club" page.
Remember there are incentives for those who complete sprint races during the season. See the news item on the club website for more information, or consult the entry form.
Additionally, there are huge discounts for UK club members driving in the Spa 24 hours this year. Again, consult the 24 hour entry form for further information. |
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To try and increase grid sizes and encourage some of the 60 cars that there are languishing in garages or only being used to compete in the annual 24 hour race, we are offering you one of the following incentives*:
- If you have competed in more than 1 “sprint” race in the last three seasons. For each “sprint” race meeting that your car races at this year your car will receive a £50.00 discount from the 24 hour race entry cost. This means that if your car does all four meetings in 2012 that it will receive a discount of £200.00 on the 24 hour race entry. Remember that this discount applies to the car not individual drivers.
- If you have competed in less than 1 “sprint” race in the last 3 seasons. A 50% discount on the entry fee for the “sprint” races will apply but no discount given on the 24 hour race. This will make the entry fee for the four meetings £625.00 – less than £80.00 per race.
We hope that those of you who borrow/share/bring your cars out will take advantage of these discounts and help us to increase our grid sizes before we end up tagged onto the back of another series.
Any questions regarding these incentives kindly telephone Philip Myatt on 07736 906090.
Please state your desired incentive on your entry form - available to download from the 'join us' page
* Terms and conditions apply |
| 2012 race dates (provisional) |
| March 24 |
Oulton Park
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Rounds 1 & 2 |
| May 5-6 |
Silverstone
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Rounds 3 & 4 |
| June 4 |
Mallory Park (Live TV) |
Rounds 5 & 6 |
| July 21-22 |
Croft |
Rounds 7 & 8 |
| August 25-27 |
Snetterton 24 hour |
Round 9
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A set of race dates has been released by the Classic 2CV Racing Club. These have now been confirmed in the regulations for this year.
Each meeting will be a 'double-header', meaning two races on the day, or over the weekend - more details on individual races will appear as soon as timetables are published for that event (usually 2 weeks before the event)
The 24 hour race this year looks to be held over the Sunday - Monday on the late August bank holiday.
More information as we get it. |
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 You are invited to the Classic 2CV Racing Club Annual Awards Evening, to be held on the 12th November 2011 at the Bridge Hotel in Thrapston, Northamptonshire, from 6:30pm. Presentation of all awards, including top 3 trophies for each race, plus many more! Why not come along and see what you win!?
Make sure you pay for your ticket before the event!
Important: deadline for RSVP is 23rd September - get your entries in soon!
Click here for more information.
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