2cv 24hr 2009

Steven Humphrey · 5 Jan 2009, 19:34 (Ref:2365801)

I was really looking forward to marshalling at the Britcar 24hr (as training for a trip to La Sarthe in '10) in '09 only to find it's been cut down to 6hrs. It seems the only 24hr race in the uk this year is the 2cv race at Snetterton-any of you done this in the past and if so, is it worth a look?

mini1400 · 5 Jan 2009, 19:44 (Ref:2365814)

yes, and yes!!!! It's great fun, and at least you get to see the cars as they go past you

White flag man · 5 Jan 2009, 22:02 (Ref:2365916)

Done it for the last 3 years arnie, and doing it next year.
Not only is it now Britain's only 24 hr car race, it is, probably the friendliest race there is, just ask those who were at the after race party last year.
2 CV's may not be the fastest cars you'll ever see, but there's plenty of action and a lot of laughs. It will certainly be a weekend to remember.
7-9th of August this year so, at least, it should be warm, though it's very rarely dry. I would suggest staying the Sunday night aswell, so you can join in all the post-race celebrations.

Dean Watson · 6 Jan 2009, 00:17 (Ref:2365995)

This year will be my third, It is now the second on my list to volunteer for (GP having to be done first)

As WFM says it is the friendliest meeting anywhere.

And where else can you see 5 cars side by side full opposite lock drifting round turn 1 with room enough for a rizzla paper between them and nothing else, on a damp track at dusk and no contact. They may be the slowest race cars you will see, but they do put on a great race and at the end of 24 hrs they are almost all still running. But the event comes in to its own as darkness falls, some of the drivers go to great lengths to make their cars visible, some to make theirs invisible.

DaveW · 6 Jan 2009, 11:47 (Ref:2366270)

Echo all those sentiments. It is a unique event that requires a certain

to attend, but it is one event that EVERYONE seems to enjoy. And as White Flag Man mentioned, now it is held in August at least we know the rain will be warm

. Be warned though, it is addictive, having done one you'll want to come back for more.

peter195001 · 6 Jan 2009, 19:06 (Ref:2366538)

Have mashalled at all but 1 2cv 24hr at snett, it was same week end as the serius/informas 1 in france.

as every one else has said do only one.no you go back next year.

peter

Steven Humphrey · 6 Jan 2009, 19:20 (Ref:2366547)

Thanks for all your comments-think I'll pencil that one in then!

peter195001 · 6 Jan 2009, 20:01 (Ref:2366566)

No do not use pencel LARGE BLACK MARKER PEN.

Terry Scannell · 6 Jan 2009, 21:13 (Ref:2366603)

Quote:

Originally Posted by arnage arnie

Thanks for all your comments-think I'll pencil that one in then!

As the guys have said there is only one place in the country on the weekend of the 7th/8th/9th Aug for any real motorsport fan to be!

If you what to see some highly competitive racing with a combination of passion and a true enthusiastic spirit of teamwork between competitors and marshals together then the 24hr 2cv is the place to be!

See www.2cvracing.org.uk/marshals for more details of the previous 24hr 2cv events and for updates as news of this year's event become available or if you are at the Snet training day on the 25th Jan come and find me for more info!

Terry

Steven Humphrey · 6 Jan 2009, 21:33 (Ref:2366619)

Can't make the training day but will be at the 750 mc weekend in March, so might catch you then!

Terry Scannell · 6 Jan 2009, 21:59 (Ref:2366641)

Yes that'll be fine - just ask most of the team - they'll point you in my direction no doubt!

Best wishes,

Terry

White flag man · 6 Jan 2009, 22:28 (Ref:2366660)

Quote:

Originally Posted by arnage arnie

Can't make the training day but will be at the 750 mc weekend in March, so might catch you then!

I should think most of us will be there that weekend, see you then.

peter195001 · 7 Jan 2009, 18:37 (Ref:2367198)

Plus you need to stay over Terry,s "debriefing " sessoin,s.

says the "tea totoler"

Ok dean add the photo if you dare.....................

fagracing · 7 Jan 2009, 22:23 (Ref:2367334)

cutting it down to six hrs may make it a race meeting for a change.
may put in for that one myself..

or not!

Dean Watson · 7 Jan 2009, 23:21 (Ref:2367372)

Quote:

Originally Posted by peter195001

Plus you need to stay over Terry,s "debriefing " sessoin,s.

says the "tea totoler"

Ok dean add the photo if you dare.....................

Which one Peter? I have a few

Oh and by the way I dare!!!!!!!!!!

just need to find the pictures on the usb hard drive

r.arthur · 15 Jan 2009, 00:29 (Ref:2371715)

did it last year. recomend it

Dean Watson · 15 Jan 2009, 15:41 (Ref:2372046)

was it this one Peter? you caravan waste bin of 2007? or on the way to sign on? I do have another one of the 2008 upgraded waste bin (red biffa) but thought better of posting it

Nighthawk · 15 Jan 2009, 16:40 (Ref:2372093)

Hi Dean thinking of doing this event......

peter195001 · 15 Jan 2009, 17:16 (Ref:2372124)

You took your time Dean,plan is this year to drink Newcastle brown ale,and empty to factory.....................

did you see OZ and JAMES drink tour of britian,will explan all.........

Dean Watson · 15 Jan 2009, 18:58 (Ref:2372211)

took my time as i had to find the photos had to search through many dvd's and cd's no I didnt see that program but am now puzzled so will have to check for repeats

Be good to see ya there Nighthawk it is a damn good weekend

alimcb · 15 Jan 2009, 20:56 (Ref:2372288)

Not sure yet if my friends are entering this year. If so I'll be in pit crewing, if not I'll be marshalling. One way or the other I will be there!

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