Spa Classic

Mike Bell · 23 Jan 2016, 18:34 (Ref:3607386)

Peter Auto Event. All grids incl GpC

Mike Bell · 14 Apr 2016, 15:51 (Ref:3632663)

Timetable on Peter auto website today!

https://peterauto.peter.fr/files/pdf...-timetable.pdf

Looks like will be eating late Friday and Saturday eves again...

zefarelly · 14 Apr 2016, 18:06 (Ref:3632710)

I really wanted to do this, The opportunity to race at night at Spa . . .

but U2TC aren't going and PA won't let pre66 run with the newer stuff. I did ask.

nothing like adrenalin to supress appetite Mike.

gary396 · 14 Apr 2016, 18:46 (Ref:3632720)

Does the Spa Six-hour fit the bill for you Zef?

Mike Bell · 14 Apr 2016, 18:58 (Ref:3632725)

Quote:

Originally Posted by zefarelly

I really wanted to do this, The opportunity to race at night at Spa . . .

but U2TC aren't going and PA won't let pre66 run with the newer stuff. I did ask.

nothing like adrenalin to supress appetite Mike.

Shame but I can see their point. It's the one meeting where I wish I had the funds to race Canary again!

What with late races at this meeting and 6hrs, find it difficult nowadays to get to our fav pizzeria in Stavelot! The restaurant in the new hotel adjacent to the circuit is very good (and you can walk there), but only as long as I'm not paying......

zefarelly · 15 Apr 2016, 06:54 (Ref:3632835)

I always wanted to do the 6 hour in the Cortina but I think the pace gets quicker year on year than the car does, it'd be a mobile chicane and I don't really want it smashed up again. we have an idea to do it in a TT . . . . but that again depends on its pace when done.

Mike Bell · 15 Apr 2016, 08:09 (Ref:3632848)

Quote:

Originally Posted by zefarelly

I always wanted to do the 6 hour in the Cortina but I think the pace gets quicker year on year than the car does, it'd be a mobile chicane and I don't really want it smashed up again. we have an idea to do it in a TT . . . . but that again depends on its pace when done.

You say that Joe, but your GT is likely similar pace to Gilbert, and there's been many slower cars in the race last couple of years. I was given some sensible advise by a 6hr veteran before Iain and I did our first 6- When being lapped in a corner by much faster cars (especially if there is a train of them, which seems common!) keep a tight line on the inside and make them drive round the outside of you. If they're that much quicker it shouldn't be difficult for them! If you go wide it's more likely you'll be taken out as they (not all, some are very considerate

) often ignore the fact there's another car outside them....

Anyway, no 6hr at this meeting, just 2hrs in 60s Endurance and 60 mins in CER....

zefarelly · 15 Apr 2016, 09:43 (Ref:3632868)

I agree Mike, and yes, this is a different meeting.

I'll get told off!

Mike Bell · 5 May 2016, 19:32 (Ref:3638921)

A week to go and we'll all be fighting for space in the colour coded Spa paddocks as usual! With GpC now seemingly taking priority for garages, along with the Touring cars, expect the 'tent corals' for CER and other grids will be erected in the nick of time as usual....

Weather at Spa for the WEC this w/end looks stunning. What chance of it remaining for The Classic? Not a hope......

zefarelly · 8 May 2016, 14:18 (Ref:3640123)

Snow?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Weather at Spa for the WEC this w/end looks stunning. What chance of it remaining for The Classic? Not a hope......

Mike Bell · 8 May 2016, 17:14 (Ref:3640159)

Quote:

Originally Posted by zefarelly

Snow?

Not quite! Single figures, overcast, rain.......

However, I never believe the forecasts this far ahead. Mr Optimistic, that's me.....

zefarelly · 8 May 2016, 20:04 (Ref:3640187)

well 2013 flitted from 20 degree blazing sunshine to blizzard . . . all in a day

terence · 9 May 2016, 07:41 (Ref:3640266)

Not impossible for snow,we have a name for it here.Its called Eise Heilegen where a cold air stream blows for a few days each year.

Mike Bell · 9 May 2016, 07:54 (Ref:3640268)

Quote:

Originally Posted by terence

Not impossible for snow,we have a name for it here.Its called Eise Heilegen where a cold air stream blows for a few days each year.

I just call it sh*te Spa weather...... Doesn't stop me going back though!

(Thermals, wellies and sunblock packed.

)

retrognome · 9 May 2016, 18:53 (Ref:3640425)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

I just call it sh*te Spa weather...... Doesn't stop me going back though!

(Thermals, wellies and sunblock packed.

)

There is always Monaco. Shame about the clash. Im going for the cheap option, beer and frites.

Mike Bell · 9 May 2016, 19:07 (Ref:3640432)

Quote:

Originally Posted by retrognome

There is always Monaco. Shame about the clash. Im going for the cheap option, beer and frites.

Bet you can't get a Leffe as easily in Monaco! Guess it would be bit more pricey, also......

Edit- One forecast now saying Light snow Sunday morning!!!!!!

See you there!

356sc · 10 May 2016, 06:33 (Ref:3640556)

Snow chains packed!!

john ruston · 10 May 2016, 07:08 (Ref:3640566)

You will be OK Will.
It's Terrance giving the weather forecast and he as reliable as Michael Fish on things Spa.

356sc · 10 May 2016, 08:43 (Ref:3640582)

Ah yes good point JR...and Mike wears shorts the whole time, so neither have any concept of weather!!!!

Mike Bell · 10 May 2016, 11:26 (Ref:3640599)

The snow forecast is from Muttersport Weather, but the good old Beeb are not committing themselves yet.....

Last weekend when the WEC cars were there, track temps were apparently getting on for 50C, and only Toyota had ordered tyres suited to something that high! Wonder if Avon do a winter compound ZZ.....?

PeterMorley · 10 May 2016, 17:58 (Ref:3640667)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

The snow forecast is from Muttersport Weather, but the good old Beeb are not committing themselves yet.....

Last weekend when the WEC cars were there, track temps were apparently getting on for 50C, and only Toyota had ordered tyres suited to something that high! Wonder if Avon do a winter compound ZZ.....?

Don't trust the BBC forecast they appear to always big up the UK weather and we usually find it is better than they suggest!

Bit cold at night but should be around 7 degrees in the day, cloudy with some light rain, rather more bearable than last weekends 27 degrees or so (not surprised track temps were so high)!

terence · 11 May 2016, 04:02 (Ref:3640774)

Quote:

Originally Posted by john ruston

You will be OK Will.
It's Terrance giving the weather forecast and he as reliable as Michael Fish on things Spa.

Saddly wrong again John-not my forecast-stolen from German/Belgian web.Your spelling still not improved btw.

john ruston · 11 May 2016, 09:32 (Ref:3640819)

So Terence or can we have Tel,Terry or Tez?

Mike Bell · 14 May 2016, 05:52 (Ref:3641518)

All good at Spa- even the weather so far! That is, apart from POLLEN! Everything covered in green 'dust'...

Bizzare qualifying last night, but it was Friday 13th! Only got little iPhone, so this is as much as I can cope with typing at the moment.

terence · 15 May 2016, 04:45 (Ref:3641678)

Should have seen it here Friday Mike,just as the "eisheiligen"started to blow.Looked more like a dust storm,then the rain started.Have to say the forecast was just about spot on with timing.We had a clear and dry run for VLN though.
Hope all well at Spa,was going to have a drive over today but I think its a feet up day today.

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