Rallye des Jonquilles 2014

[benjj]

Am just up to my elbows in old BMW engine, will reply this eve!

[benjj]

Rochester TVR said:

I assume the distances are in km? I'll be judging distances by the TVRs odometer which is in miles... (probably not very accurate) would I be allowed to use some kind of distance recording app on my phone? Do you have any other ideas? Whats everyone else doing for this?

Yes, all will be in KM. No you can't use special kit! The thing to do is this: on the way down the motorway (in France) you'll see kilometer markers all the way along. Work together and get a specific mileage reading on your tacho. Do this a few times so you make sure it's correct. Then work out the difference factor. When you get your roadbook your nav can quickly work through each using your difference factor to write in the distances in miles. There is only 3 sections so won't take that long. All part of it I'm afraid!

Rochester TVR said:

You mention that there may be questions / tasks we need to complete during the day. Place names of photos etc...

Basically I don't speak / read a single word of French, are the roadbooks also available in English to help us understand what we need to do?

No worries there, everything in both languages.

Rochester TVR said:

Whats the deal with 'Rallye des Jonquilles' stickers? I've seen on a Youtube video that some cars have them, some don't...

At signing on you'll be given the RdJ rally plaque and a couple of cable ties. Cable tie or tape it to the front of the car. Sorted.

Rochester TVR said:

Also, I thought it might be of interest but there is a TOTAL Garage just down the road from the underground carpark in Arras. I'll be filling back up when we arrive on Saturday as I'll need a full tank for sunday.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps?q=petrol+station&amp...

Ta, see you there!

Rochester TVR said:

Lastly the weather is looking good! Dry at least.
http://www.accuweather.com/en/fr/arras/135568/week...

Don't forget your sunglasses and Orange Mivvi.

[LordBretSinclair]

Just speak like the policeman in 'Allo 'Allo and you'll be fine

[benjj]

Re the start: no, at least they didn't in 2012, it was just a giant fk off free for all to get out of the square, out of the town and then just flat out.

Re the French: as above. If in doubt just shout and look indignent. Bloody foreigners.

[Keep it stiff]

[quote=Rochester TVR]Right we have a table of 10 booked for 8pm. here; http://www.au-bureau.fr/ Ben, ironically this is what you suggested all along... anyways, I've included you and your navman. So that makes 8 of us with space for 2 more. Keepitstiff will you be joining us?

Dinner at 8pm
Rochester TVR - 2
LordBretSinclair - 2
Sunbeam Alpine - 2
Benj - 2
Keep it stiff - 2


Yes please, add me + 1 for the meal. Cheers.

[early_911]

See you guys tomorrow. We're heading off after work and getting the tunnel late tonight. Then hooning round a bit before coming to Arras. We'll probably also eat in au bureau, so if you see a bald brit and his lovely wife . . . . say hi.
Phil (& Helen)
Red Boxster

[benjj]

Good show, have a good hoon.

I have actually gone to the trouble of printing out an A4 sheet with a big black PH logo on it. I'll stick it on my table at Au Bureau so we can all rv there.

Bon route.

[Rochester TVR]

Do we need to show any confirmation emails when we register on sunday morning?

Looking over my emails all I have is one from Bruno say I'm in and car no. 101

[benjj]

Nope, you're in and that's all that counts!

Make sure to bring your driving licence, not for Bruno but for potential Gendarme interface.

[moribund]

Have a good one, I'm somewhat jealous!

[dempsey]

Anyone else going to the Clubhouse on saturday afternoon for a bite and to pick up Rally paperwork? - otherwise we'll see you at Au Bureau.

[benjj]

I'm not, straight from Calais to Arras and then I'll be on the outside of a few cool, crisp delicious continental lagers.

[LordBretSinclair]

This is just a couple of days isn't it guys???????
Lady S is packing for a fortnight away

[Rochester TVR]

dempsey said:

Anyone else going to the Clubhouse on saturday afternoon for a bite and to pick up Rally paperwork? - otherwise we'll see you at Au Bureau.

Dempsey is going to the clubhouse

[benjj]

Je suis arrive a l'aire de Folkestone.

[LordBretSinclair]

We all seem to have made it down here safely and enjoying some bevvies in the Place des Heros !!

[moribund]

Pics?

[benjj]

I can certainly feel that I've been sat in a bar for 4 hours. Thirsty work this rallying.

Time for hot cheese, steak, chips and wine now. Then win a rally tomorrow.

[sunbeam alpine]

It was an absolute pleasure to meet you all this weekend. Rallying is indeed thirsty work Ben!

Saturday evening in Arras:



Lunch during the rally:



Hope everyone gets home safely

David & Lut

[Rochester TVR]

Just got home. Thanks for organising Ben, had a great weekend, great company, great cars.

Pics the follow.

Lee