Rallye des Jonquilles 2014

[benjj]

early_911 said:

If it's no bother - could you ask? Totally understand if it's a no.
My boxster is red with black wheels

Phil

No problem, will drop Bruno a line now.

The rally generally attracts between 135-150 cars. If we could put together a nice little PH entry of around 8-10 cars I think that would be very cool. It would also make it easier to 'lose' a more modern car like the Boxter in the melee

[sunbeam alpine]

Benjj - are you organising this (i.e. Will you be contacting and registering us as a group) or do we have to register individually?

[benjj]

Each crew will need to enter themselves, however I'm quite happy to get it all worked out before then with Bruno in France. The best idea is to get a clear idea of who is definitely up for it and then we can get everything sorted. Nobody is able to enter for another few weeks anyway. How about a PH list:

Benjj - 1981 Porsche 944
Johnfm - 1967 Lotus Elan +2

Add your own name/car if you're keen and I can keep you updated and then put everyone in touch with Bruno directly when the entry list is open.

[sunbeam alpine]

benjj said:

Each crew will need to enter themselves, however I'm quite happy to get it all worked out before then with Bruno in France. The best idea is to get a clear idea of who is definitely up for it and then we can get everything sorted. Nobody is able to enter for another few weeks anyway. How about a PH list:

Benjj - 1981 Porsche 944
Johnfm - 1967 Lotus Elan +2
Sunbeam Alpine - 1990 Alfa Spider

Add your own name/car if you're keen and I can keep you updated and then put everyone in touch with Bruno directly when the entry list is open.

[benjj]

early_911 said:

If it's no bother - could you ask? Totally understand if it's a no.
My boxster is red with black wheels

Phil

Spoke to Bruno last night, I said I'm aiming to encourage a group of up to around 10 cars to make the trip over. I asked about the Boxter, he said all ok so if you're keen then you're in! Add to the list below if so.

That'll have to be it for more modern (lets say post 1980) cars in the group.

[early_911]

Yay . . . please add me to the list (happy to be the poor relationship - and will park out of the way)


Benjj - 1981 Porsche 944
Johnfm - 1967 Lotus Elan +2
Sunbeam Alpine - 1990 Alfa Spider
early_911 - 2005 Boxster (sorry), or perhaps a 1993 VW Corrado VR6?

Phil

Edited by early_911 on Tuesday 29th October 14:44

[DaveEssex]

Really enjoy sporty driving in France, so, definitely up for this.
Benjj - 1981 Porsche 944
Johnfm - 1967 Lotus Elan +2
Sunbeam Alpine - 1990 Alfa Spider
early_911 - 2005 Boxster (sorry), or perhaps a 1993 VW Corrado VR6?
DaveEssex - 1956 Jaguar XK140SE Fixed Head Coupe.

[benjj]

Top work Dave, that'll show those French how we roll on this side of La Manche

[Maulden7]

Another different question I'm afraid.

In 2012 a mate & I took part in a similar type of event in Laon with my 1965 Lotus Elan S2. However, the route took us over "roads" that we would class as bad quality farm tracks in the UK, & about 2/3rds of the way around, & after having to stop twice & put the exhaust back on (the route map warned of rough surfaces ahead!!!) we gave up & headed straight back to Laon via main roads for the finish point.

Earlier this year we drove back from Montlehry to Calais via mostly minor roads & small villages, no problem. These roads were fine (though some of the speed humps were a bit vicious)

Can I ask what the roads are likely to be like please?

PS - for the Laon event there was a km / miles conversion shown on the route map, however the conversion had been done multiplying by 8/5 instead of 5/8. We didn't notice this until after the start, & it took as a while to work out what was happening as we were reaching the expected marked route points way too soon measuring in miles!!

[benjj]

Well I can only vouch for the 2012 RdJ but we encountered nothing like that.

Some of the roads are very small, typically those cutting across farmland, but all were well finished and certainly no bottoming out

Most of the roads are what you'd call 'fast b-roads' here in the UK.

[LordBretSinclair]

We do the Poitiers Elegance Automobile every year and this sounds like a similar "hoot" - why not?



Benjj - 1981 Porsche 944
Johnfm - 1967 Lotus Elan +2
Sunbeam Alpine - 1990 Alfa Spider
early_911 - 2005 Boxster (sorry), or perhaps a 1993 VW Corrado VR6?
DaveEssex - 1956 Jaguar XK140SE Fixed Head Coupe.
LordBretSinclair - 1964 MGB Works Rep.

[Maulden7]

Thanks very much for the response, I'll have a chat with my mate.

Apart from the roads around Laon the two fat buggers in the Elan probably didn't help!

[Maulden7]

Depending on the actual date chosen we could be up this in my 65 Elan S2.

If we do, we will travel over on the Friday (always use the tunnel shuttle) & stay over until Monday so will need a hotel in the town (or nearby) for 3 nights.

Good food & beer / wine are essentials!

Dave M.

[markymark93]

I am checking the progress on my race tuned 1964 Volvo 1800 week after next. If it will be complete by then, I will def be up for coming. I want to get into these types of events.
thanks Mark

[moribund]

My car is too new, I'm sure they're already over-subscribed with Elises and I don't even have anyone lined up as a nav, but I really fancy a go...so:

Benjj - 1981 Porsche 944
Johnfm - 1967 Lotus Elan +2
Sunbeam Alpine - 1990 Alfa Spider
early_911 - 2005 Boxster (sorry), or perhaps a 1993 VW Corrado VR6?
DaveEssex - 1956 Jaguar XK140SE Fixed Head Coupe.
LordBretSinclair - 1964 MGB Works Rep.
moribund - 2000 Lotus Elise S1

I'll do what I can to make it happen If I can put it together I'll enter on my own so as not to make the PH group too modern. This is just the sort of thing I was hoping I could enjoy once I had an Elise.

Edited by moribund on Thursday 7th November 00:16

[mybrainhurts]

Not timed...straightforward navigation.

Don't get it. How is it competitive?

[moribund]

God knows lol. To me as an outsider this looks like a great cross between a classic tour and an organised hoon.

[anonymous-user]

Did this a couple of years ago in the Seven. Great fun although Mrs CK + map + moving car =
Great fun though, but I would say it's more of a classic event.
Yer know that thing where everyone says you'll feel a bit of a twit if you don't dress in period rig for Goodwood? It's a bit like that. Too modern just looks wrong. As mentioned earlier, it's more gravelly B-road than smooth Tarmac.
Going along what was essentially a tow path was fun though, as was having a microphone thrust in my face as we crossed the finish, to be bombarded with a string of rapid-fire questions......in French. So in desperation I just said "We're British! Beautiful weather, beautiful scenery and beautiful cars. Thanks! Vive la France!". They seemed to like that.

[benjj]

mybrainhurts said:

Not timed...straightforward navigation.

Don't get it. How is it competitive?

By getting the route correct and, most importantly, doing it in style

Style in the UK = making sure your car is MSA compliant and keeping to a high gear while going through villages.

Style in France = skids, shooting flames out the back and hitting the limiter for hour after hour.

Clear?

[Tankslider]

Okay.



Add a Mission Motorsport entry. Maybe two... working on the other.