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Events Archive => Events 2011 => Topic started by: phil-m on 08 March, 2011, 07:25:03 AM

Title: Tour Auto 2011
Post by: phil-m on 08 March, 2011, 07:25:03 AM

I am taking part in this years Tour Auto (www.Tourauto.com) in my Flavia Zagato. Has anyone else taken part in this and could offer any tips?

Thanks,

Title: Re: Tour Auto 2011
Post by: lancialulu on 08 March, 2011, 08:48:02 AM

Take lots of euros for the bar!!

It looks like great fun. Enjoy it.

Tim

Title: Re: Tour Auto 2011
Post by: phil-m on 08 March, 2011, 09:20:40 AM

After the entry fee I am hoping the bar is free ;D

Title: Re: Tour Auto 2011
Post by: peterbaker on 08 March, 2011, 10:14:21 AM

I hope our chat at Race Retro was useful. Have you sorted the trip issue?

Title: Re: Tour Auto 2011
Post by: phil-m on 08 March, 2011, 10:31:32 AM

Hi Peter, it was very useful indeed and my compliments on the standard of the stand at Race Retro. I am still waiting for a response from the organisers. I did though have an interesting conversation with a prominent Lancia restoration and parts supplier who are preparing a Flaminia Coupe for the event and they have fitted Halda and other items that would seem to be outside the regulations as I read them.

Title: Re: Tour Auto 2011
Post by: peterbaker on 08 March, 2011, 10:59:20 AM

Its the French interpretation of the rules!

Title: Re: Tour Auto 2011
Post by: DavidLaver on 08 March, 2011, 02:31:30 PM

On that event are there "rules" and "rules if you win"?   If so that tends to suit most.  The real danger is turning up to face half a dozen lawyers hell bent on not letting you run at all. 

David

Title: Re: Tour Auto 2011
Post by: peterbaker on 08 March, 2011, 02:57:24 PM

I once led a day of the Liege-Rome-Liege Rally until the results were modified during dinner. Luckily I had already consumed the champagne.