En Juillet 1958, 54 pionniers dans 27 voitures minuscules partis de Liège en Belgique avec la courageuse intention de prouver que la nouvelle génération de voitures minuscules à moteur n'étaient pas seulement des jouets, mais pouvait tout faire leurs sœurs plus élevés pourraient faire et beaucoup plus économique...
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Liège-Brescia-Liège, July 2010: Final Instructions...
Less than three weeks to go to the start of Liège-Brescia-Liège 2010 and excitement is building here at Rally HQ and around the world! Myles Hicks' Mini 850 must be more than half way here now on its long boat journey from New Zealand; Peter Thorogood's Sunbeam Stiletto is running happily around Buckinghamshire, waiting for Peter and Nim to fly in from Australia; and Roy is working flat out to complete a full rebuild of the engine in Mark O'Connor's Anglia 105E. Yes, I blew it up... I decided the best way to make sure it wouldn't let Mark and Paula down half way round the Dolomites was to max it on the M40's longest hill (after all, those engines are noted for their revvability). And guess what, an engine that seemed to run perfectly and quietly, ran a big end. Better there than in the mountains, and it should be truly unburstable after its rebuild: we just need to run it in before they arrive from Australia... I am sure your own preparations are going just as well!
In addition to our valued support from FIAT, we're delighted that Michelin have agreed to support us again this year. As in 2009, not only will they provide all the maps you (and we) need to find our way around mainland Europe, but they will also sponsor a magnificent trophy for the Best Navigator on the rally. Something to aim for, and to remember as you wrestle with the route planning and navigation out there!
Our trophy providers, Uppermost Business Gifts, have very generously agreed to donate a really special trophy for the Best Overall Performance in the Authentic Category: unlike the other trophies, this will be a Perpetual trophy, to be returned at the start of Liège-Brescia-Liège 2011 in exchange for a replica. We will also match Michelin's trophy with an identical one for the Best Driver, whose performance is principally judged on results in the Special Tests: and we've just added another of those!
One of the very few quibbles mentioned in 2008 was that the finish of the rally at the Holiday Inn in Liège was a bit of an anti-climax. We've found the answer! This year, the rally will end with a fourth Special Test, held on Sunday evening at the Spa Francorchamps kart circuit within the legendary Spa racetrack and followed by the Prizegiving Dinner in the circuit restaurant. Not only is this a much more exciting way and place to finish, but it is entirely appropriate: back in 1958, the original Liège-Brescia-Liège rally had its timed finish at Spa, and returned there next day for the Prizegiving Banquet. We're very grateful to Bruno Beulen and his team at Francorchamps Karting for making this possible.
We mentioned last month some of the fascinating new locations we will be visiting on the route this year, and we've just added another: Bachritterburg Kanzach (left) is a stunning reconstruction of a mediaeval fortress from the early 14th Century, created over the last decade on an original castle motte abandoned in 1392 and brought alive by professional actors, this is a unique opportunity to experience an early mediaeval wooden castle as it would have been. Many thanks to Carl-Michael Emer, who has been working hard to facilitate our German visits, and to Burgermeister Rudolf Obert for agreeing to let you in!
We are really looking forward to seeing you all in Liège for Signing On and Scrutineering on the afternoon of Thursday, July 15: we will be set up and ready for you from 2pm to 6pm and we recommend you get Signed On as early as possible, so you can spend a few hours plotting maps before the Welcome Dinner at 8pm in the Palais des Congrès. Here is a street map to help you find the start in Liège. If you're travelling from the UK or northern France, we recommend the A16 to Dunkirk, then the E42 all the way to Liège. E42 goes via Lille, Tournai, Mons and Charleroi and is much quieter than the alternative route via Brussels.
Liège-Brescia-Liège 2010 Starting List
The entry list has now been sorted into starting numbers, classes and categories, as shown below. Door stickers and rally plates with your numbers will be provided at Signing On. Please come equipped with double-sided sticky pads, cable ties or whatever you prefer to attach the rally plates front and rear; we recommend a layer of soapy water before attaching the door stickers, it helps to avoid ugly air bubbles and also guarantees easy removal after the rally.
AUTHENTIC CATEGORY
Driver Co-driver Car
1 Hedwig Rodyns (B) Nicole Rodyns-Vervloet (B) 1936 Morgan F2, 933cc
2 Stephen Lloyd (GBW) David Lockyer (GBE) 1953 Morris Minor, 948cc
3 Thomas Groot (N) Bjørn Tore Engene (N) 1954 Morris Minor, 948cc
4 Wally Liles (GBE) Hugo Willmars (D) 1957 Reliant Regal Mk3, 750cc
5 Jean Sirdey (F) Jenny Sirdey (RSA) 1969 Fiat 500, 499cc
SPIRIT CATEGORY
Up to 850cc
6 Myles Hicks (NZ) Gavin Hicks (NZ) 1965 Morris Mini 850, 848cc
7 Michael Merkelbach (B) Jolien Nijs (B) c1970 Fiat 500L, 650cc
8 Roger Edwards (GBW) John Webb (GBW) 1986 Citroën 2CV Special, 602cc
9 Jeff Payne (GBE) Jonathan Stewart (GBS) 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus, 698cc
Over 850cc
10 Ben Norton (GBE) Mike Norton (GBE)1962 Austin Mini-Cooper, 998cc
11 Mark O'Connor (AUS)Paula O'Connor (AUS) 1965 Ford Anglia 105E, 997cc
12 John Huntington (GBE) Wendy Huntington (GBE) 1967 Morris Minor Tourer, 1098cc
14 Peter Thorogood (AUS) Nim Thorogood (THAI) 1969 Sunbeam Stiletto Coupé, 875cc
15 Steve Armitage (GBE) Peter Wyles (GBE) 1973 Hillman Imp Super, 875cc
Liège-Brescia-Liège 2010 Provisional Timetable:
This Timetable may be amended. Checkpoint times are for guidance for spectators, not necessarily required times for competitors.
Thursday July 15
14.00-18.00 Arrival and Signing On, Holiday Inn, Liège
20.00 Welcome Dinner, Palais des Congrès, Liège
Friday July 16
08.00-08.30 Check Out, Holiday Inn, Liège
08.30-09.00 Checkpoint, Parc des Sept Heures, Spa
09.00-10.30 Special Test, Francorchamps Karting, Spa Circuit
19.00-20.00 Check In, Novotel Karlsruhe Kongress, Karlsruhe
Saturday July 17
08.00-08.30 Check Out, Novotel Karlsruhe Kongress,
08.30-10.30 Special Test, Kartbahn Liedolsheim
11.30-14.00 Checkpoint, Boxenstop Museum, Tubingen
18.00-19.00 Check In, BMW, Munich
Overnight Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Munich
Sunday July 18
09.00-09.30 Check Out, Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Munich
18.00-19.00 Check In, Grand Hotel Misurina
Monday July 19
08.30-09.00 Check Out, Grand Hotel Misurina
18.00-19.00 Check In, Hotel Lev Intercontinental, Ljubljana
Tuesday July 20
08.00-08.30 Check Out, Hotel Lev Intercontinental, Ljubljana
11.30-14.00 Checkpoint, Museo Gino Tonutti, Udine
18.30-19.30 Check In, Sporthotel Alpenrose, Nova Levante
Wednesday July 21
08.00-08.30 Check Out, Sporthotel Alpenrose, Nova Levante
18.00-19.00 Check In, Piazza Loggia, Brescia: celebratory party
Overnight Una Hotel, Brescia
Thursday July 22
09.00-09.30 Check Out, Museo Mille Miglia, Brescia
18.00-19.00 Check In, Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Bolzano Bozen
Friday July 23
09.30-10.00 Check Out, Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Bolzano Bozen
18.00-19.00 Check In, Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Starnberg
Saturday July 24
08.00-08.30 Check Out, Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Starnberg
11.00-13.00 Checkpoint, Automobil Museum Busch, Wolfegg
12.00-15.00 Checkpoint, Bachritterburg, Kanzach
13.00-16.00 Checkpoint, Automuseum Engstingen
15.00-17.30 Checkpoint, Schloss Lichtenstein
19.00-20.00 Check In, Novotel Karlsruhe Kongress, Karlsruhe
Sunday July 25
08.00-08.30 Check Out, Novotel Karlsruhe Kongress, Karlsruhe
08.00-10.30 Special Test, Kartbahn Liedolsheim
18.30-19.30 Check In & Special Test,
20.00 Prizegiving Dinner, Francorchamps Karting, Spa
Overnight Holiday Inn, Liège
Monday July 26
Morning Breakfast; departure
Malcolm
Malcolm McKay
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