Rallye des Jonquilles 2014
Discussion
Oh I know, I'm not getting fruity with anyone.
The thing to remember, and perhaps this wasn't made clear enough in previous posts, is that this is a classic rally. If this was in the UK it would just be a polite but swift 'f
k off' from the MSA unless you bring a V5 showing a build date of up to and including Dec 31st 1981.
(this next bit is just my thoughts, maybe not entirely accurate)
I think that this rally was planned originally to cater for solely classics and during its infancy failed to meet a complete subscription. Thus they allowed newer cars to compete to make up the numbers.
When I last did it in 2012 there were 135 cars of which about 15 were newer than the nominal cut-off.
However, I think it has done just what they hoped and gained some serious interest both in mainland Europe and here in the UK. Thus this year they're having to limit the event (to I think 150 cars) and can afford to be a bit more picky.
However, Bruno and the organising team really do love that the UK crews make such an effort to come and compete - thus he's a little more laissez faire with pinpoint dates. This prompted my comments all through this thread and resulted in me emailing him last month saying, "I want to bring a team of around 10 cars but a couple will be newer models". The reply was more or less "sure, great, but please focus more on classics than moderns - end of"
Hope that makes everything quite clear.
The thing to remember, and perhaps this wasn't made clear enough in previous posts, is that this is a classic rally. If this was in the UK it would just be a polite but swift 'f
k off' from the MSA unless you bring a V5 showing a build date of up to and including Dec 31st 1981.(this next bit is just my thoughts, maybe not entirely accurate)
I think that this rally was planned originally to cater for solely classics and during its infancy failed to meet a complete subscription. Thus they allowed newer cars to compete to make up the numbers.
When I last did it in 2012 there were 135 cars of which about 15 were newer than the nominal cut-off.
However, I think it has done just what they hoped and gained some serious interest both in mainland Europe and here in the UK. Thus this year they're having to limit the event (to I think 150 cars) and can afford to be a bit more picky.
However, Bruno and the organising team really do love that the UK crews make such an effort to come and compete - thus he's a little more laissez faire with pinpoint dates. This prompted my comments all through this thread and resulted in me emailing him last month saying, "I want to bring a team of around 10 cars but a couple will be newer models". The reply was more or less "sure, great, but please focus more on classics than moderns - end of"
Hope that makes everything quite clear.
This is confirmed, the "8e rallye des Jonquilles" will take place at Arras, April 13, 2014.
the start and finish of the rally will be the "place des héros".
you will find there everything you need for a fun night ...
The number of entries is limited to 150 cars.
we are negotiating with the restaurant for lunch. Accordingly, entry form will be provided in December.
the start and finish of the rally will be the "place des héros".
you will find there everything you need for a fun night ...
The number of entries is limited to 150 cars.
we are negotiating with the restaurant for lunch. Accordingly, entry form will be provided in December.
Edited by urraco62 on Thursday 28th November 12:14
Hi Bruno,
Just sent you my details. If you need anything else please let me know.
For anyone that fancies a days driving and sightseeing the day before we are booked onto the 10:06 eurotunnel and plan to take a scenic route down to Arras. Based loosely on the route in this blog.
We also plan to stop somewhere for lunch and to visit a couple of WW2 sites along the way such as la coupole and le blockhaus.
We have booked rooms at the Ibis hotel in Arras for saturday night so hopefully we can arrange a few beers the night before in one of the squares.
Just sent you my details. If you need anything else please let me know.
For anyone that fancies a days driving and sightseeing the day before we are booked onto the 10:06 eurotunnel and plan to take a scenic route down to Arras. Based loosely on the route in this blog.
We also plan to stop somewhere for lunch and to visit a couple of WW2 sites along the way such as la coupole and le blockhaus.
We have booked rooms at the Ibis hotel in Arras for saturday night so hopefully we can arrange a few beers the night before in one of the squares.
Rochester TVR said:
Hi Bruno,
Just sent you my details. If you need anything else please let me know.
For anyone that fancies a days driving and sightseeing the day before we are booked onto the 10:06 eurotunnel and plan to take a scenic route down to Arras. Based loosely on the route in this blog.
We also plan to stop somewhere for lunch and to visit a couple of WW2 sites along the way such as la coupole and le blockhaus.
We have booked rooms at the Ibis hotel in Arras for saturday night so hopefully we can arrange a few beers the night before in one of the squares.
Good stuff, looks like a fun day Just sent you my details. If you need anything else please let me know.
For anyone that fancies a days driving and sightseeing the day before we are booked onto the 10:06 eurotunnel and plan to take a scenic route down to Arras. Based loosely on the route in this blog.
We also plan to stop somewhere for lunch and to visit a couple of WW2 sites along the way such as la coupole and le blockhaus.
We have booked rooms at the Ibis hotel in Arras for saturday night so hopefully we can arrange a few beers the night before in one of the squares.
I've got a lot on my plate now getting ready for LeJog next week - when back I'll stick up an email suggesting a few crossings and times etc. One option will be for the group to meet up for a ferry/chunnel, the other a meet time on the Saturday afternoon before, as you say, a f
king massive lash up in Arras on the Saturday night!Will update with more details then. I've confirmed my place with Bruno along with Johnfm in the '67 Elan and Mission Motorsport in the ducktail Pork.
Well I've heard back from Bruno now - as I suspected his quota of modern Loti is already filled. They have links with Club Lotus France who will probably account for 20 cars.
He'll let me know late in January if there are spaces, but I guess this is unlikely given the well deserved popularity of the event.
So... I'm off to start a new thread and see if there is anything else like this for the casual hooner to take part in with a modern car
He'll let me know late in January if there are spaces, but I guess this is unlikely given the well deserved popularity of the event.
So... I'm off to start a new thread and see if there is anything else like this for the casual hooner to take part in with a modern car
I've emailed Bruno a couple of times now but not had any reply so fingers crossed for my 1933 Riley
being accepted as part of the Pistonheads group
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
Junglehop - 1981 Lotus Esprit Turbo
V8FOU - MG Widget or Lotus Europa TC
Rochester TVR - 1998 TVR Cerbera 4.5
Dempsey - 1933 Riley
being accepted as part of the Pistonheads group
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
Junglehop - 1981 Lotus Esprit Turbo
V8FOU - MG Widget or Lotus Europa TC
Rochester TVR - 1998 TVR Cerbera 4.5
Dempsey - 1933 Riley
Received mine also today, from Bruno, to run in my Jaguar XK140 FHC. Don't yet have a navigator signed up, so open to serious offers. Qualifications - none (as long as it's not my wife - or anyone similar, who can't do the car without seat belts). It's all for fun as far as I'm concerned.
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