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Spa 2013 dates #1389980
06/11/2012 19:54
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Are there any announced/set yet?


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Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1389998
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I don't know the exact date, but my understanding is it will be early again like last year - April


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Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: MCMike] #1390000
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Would this be because the old customary June dates are now unobtainable for some reason?


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Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1390116
07/11/2012 13:16
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There are no dates announced yet as far as I am aware.

I will talk to them and see what I can find out.


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Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1390118
07/11/2012 13:23
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I have just spoken to the MD of the organisers.

Discussions with the circuit are still ongoing, but it looks as though it will be in June next year. thumb

When I have the dates I will post them up, we should know fairly soon.


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Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1390132
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Excellent news Pete! Thanking you!


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Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1390136
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That's great news Pete, I hope they do agree a date in June smile

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1390164
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Thanks Pete. I'm sure I'll have some sort of offshore stuff going on as a clash so earlier I can get some holidays in the better!


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Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1390206
07/11/2012 19:48
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Originally Posted By: mattB
Thanks Pete. I'm sure I'll have some sort of offshore stuff going on as a clash so earlier I can get some holidays in the better!



It will be good if you can get there Matt. Its been to long pal.



Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1390215
07/11/2012 20:15
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Oh no,
Something else I forgot to save up for.
The later the better.

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: ] #1390259
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Hope to go to spa this time chaps tongue

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: Countrycruising] #1390419
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That's great news Pete, I hope they do agree a date in June smile


Me too, but not the 8/9th or 15/16th as I definitely won't be able to do the 8/9th and 15/16th will be a push.

Someone tell them it has to be 1/2nd, 22/23rd or 29th/30th laugh

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1390446
08/11/2012 14:10
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haha Spa 2013

ive already started saving up for it!!

and building a 4th engine laugh (that was a joke people)

Be nice to see every one again!
this year will be an exciting one for all!!
smile

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1390716
09/11/2012 18:18
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I'm keen to join in, will check work calender on Monday smile

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: ] #1390718
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Originally Posted By: Steve_Smith
I'm keen to join in, will check work calender on Monday smile


Probably best wait until you know the dates Steve laugh

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Originally Posted By: proccy
Originally Posted By: Steve_Smith
I'm keen to join in, will check work calender on Monday smile


Probably best wait until you know the dates Steve laugh


That'll teach me to speed read threads paper laugh

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: ] #1390731
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Originally Posted By: johnnybravoturbo
Oh no,
Something else I forgot to save up for.
The later the better.


Don't worry John. I'll wind up paying for your trip somehow... wink

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1390791
10/11/2012 07:33
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Are you coming shotgun with me Tim ?
Will let you drive laugh

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: ] #1390812
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Originally Posted By: johnnybravoturbo
Are you coming shotgun with me Tim ?
Will let you drive laugh


Gordon Bennett! shocked

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: speedy_gonzales] #1390823
10/11/2012 09:57
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Originally Posted By: speedy_gonzales
Originally Posted By: johnnybravoturbo
Are you coming shotgun with me Tim ?
Will let you drive laugh


Gordon Bennett! shocked


John just wants me to help push..... wink

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1390833
10/11/2012 10:40
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He doesn't want too drive in the rain on track tyres again. Oh no wait, that's right he didn't I was held responsible too drive his car back from Spa on 888,s with a good inch of standing water. shocked

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1390872
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Unlucky mate I was asleep.
Anyway you had a few laps solo racing that Ferrari as payment laugh

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1390887
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Doing that Ferrari was the highlight of the weekend for me. But it also upset me as my car will never be as quick as yours.

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1391148
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Another mahoosive thumbs up for a June date.

If you have a coop, take it to Spa. The ultimate experience for both car and drivist! You'll never have the opportunity to have so much track time on one of the worlds best circuits for so little cost. Participation in this event has been my personal favourite thing about being involved with fccuk, its a once in a lifetime experience on an annual basis. You can drive the circuit at your own pace, my other half did 4 laps last year touring round. Would heartily recommend to all.

Of course, none of this would be possible without the efforts of the volunteers running the clubs efforts to make it so accessible and effortless for us members (who shall rename nameless for now but will doubtless be rewarded with gratuitous messages after the event!).

Can't wait!

The perfect weather to 'camp' in the campsite next to the circuit :Marco:

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: Hovedan] #1391154
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Originally Posted By: Hovedan
Another mahoosive thumbs up for a June date.

If you have a coop, take it to Spa. The ultimate experience for both car and drivist! You'll never have the opportunity to have so much track time on one of the worlds best circuits for so little cost. Participation in this event has been my personal favourite thing about being involved with fccuk, its a once in a lifetime experience on an annual basis. You can drive the circuit at your own pace, my other half did 4 laps last year touring round. Would heartily recommend to all.

Of course, none of this would be possible without the efforts of the volunteers running the clubs efforts to make it so accessible and effortless for us members (who shall rename nameless for now but will doubtless be rewarded with gratuitous messages after the event!).

Can't wait!

The perfect weather to 'camp' in the campsite next to the circuit :Marco:



Here here! thumb


Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: Hovedan] #1391221
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Originally Posted By: Hovedan
Participation in this event has been my personal favourite thing about being involved with fccuk


It is funny to remember how difficult it was trying to convince UK peeps to get themselves along to this event. It used to be just Peter, attending with the French Coupé club, then a small number of us joined him and kept trying to get more folks involved. Today it is one of the highlights of the FCCUK year.

As for June, great news but remember this is SPA. My first Coupé Spa attendance was in June. The Friday was a scorcher, Saturday it was raining and blooming FREEZING shocked and sunday was one of the hottest days of the year rolleyes Every year we went there was rain at Spa. I have friends just 40 miles or so up the road in South Holland. They regularly saw how they had sunshine all weekend whilst we have had the brollies out evil

June is looking good for us. The Coupé may arrive at Spa having just spent a few weeks and a few thousand miles going to Norway and back (That is the current plan! anyway)


Gone Audi mad!
Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1391224
12/11/2012 12:49
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Be good see you there Bob if you can make it. The first year I went was freezing cold and wet. The last 2 years have been sunny and hot.

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: ] #1391237
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Hailstones the first year I went and I think that was in June laugh

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: ] #1391241
12/11/2012 13:48
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Originally Posted By: porkypaul
Be good see you there Bob if you can make it. The first year I went was freezing cold and wet. The last 2 years have been sunny and hot.


The freezing cold and wet year was the reason for the "purple" stories that arose - i was told how everybody had been scorched in previous years so only took 1 item of warm clothing (purple jumper) ......the rest is history blush

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: Hovedan] #1391249
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Originally Posted By: Hovedan

The perfect weather to 'camp' in the campsite next to the circuit :Marco:



i miss that smiley laugh

but fingers crossed i will be there..

with my coupe.
and a trailer!

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Originally Posted By: Marco20ValveT
but fingers crossed i will be there..


Which everyone knows is Marco speak for "I would like to be there but will probably cancel a few days before the event" tongue rolleyes hehe


Gone Audi mad!
Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: Barmybob] #1391739
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Originally Posted By: Barmybob
Originally Posted By: Marco20ValveT
but fingers crossed i will be there..


Which everyone knows is Marco speak for "I would like to be there but will probably cancel a few days before the event" tongue rolleyes hehe


LMFAO - as they say, "bob on" lol

The boy is such a cabbage laugh

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1391751
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Me and my mate Jonny might (I stress the MIGHT) make an appearance next year! But it's all top secret at the moment, girlfriends/wives can't find out just yet!!


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Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: Darlo_Nick] #1391773
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Originally Posted By: Darlo_Nick
But it's all top secret at the moment, girlfriends/wives can't find out just yet!!


How many of each do you need to keep it from Nick? laugh

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1391818
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Well laugh he cannot answer that smile

You had better bring a purple jumper along again Steve...

Make sure you are then Bob!


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Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: ] #1391907
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Originally Posted By: Marco20ValveT
Originally Posted By: Hovedan

The perfect weather to 'camp' in the campsite next to the circuit :Marco:



i miss that smiley laugh

but fingers crossed i will be there..

with my coupe being taken home on a trailer!


laugh

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1391927
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Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: barnacle] #1391931
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Is the kit car Italian ? if not I doubt it will be allowed past the visitors car park wink


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Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: mattB] #1391934
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There is a good chance that the kit will be allowed in due to the 20vt mechanicals.

I would need to discuss it with the organisers first though.

edit I have emailed them the question.

Last edited by petep; 15/11/2012 15:04.

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At the moment, the torque steer would suggest I'd have to drive anti-clockwise...


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Originally Posted By: barnacle
At the moment, the torque steer would suggest I'd have to drive anti-clockwise...


Quaife diff and sticky tyres, sorted thumb

Re: Spa 2013 dates [Re: barnacle] #1392758
19/11/2012 23:53
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Originally Posted By: barnacle
At the moment, the torque steer would suggest I'd have to drive anti-clockwise...


As opposed to spinning anti-clockwise last year laugh

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Originally Posted By: Lego
Originally Posted By: barnacle
At the moment, the torque steer would suggest I'd have to drive anti-clockwise...


As opposed to spinning anti-clockwise last year laugh


laugh

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Originally Posted By: Countrycruising
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At the moment, the torque steer would suggest I'd have to drive anti-clockwise...


As opposed to spinning anti-clockwise last year laugh


laugh

It was 360° in each direction. You only caught the 1st one.


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That's even better cool driving

To quote Mario Andretti " if you're in control you're not going fast enough ".

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i forgot you spun at Spa!!!!

Brilliant times!

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You haven't lived until you have spun a coupe at spa wink

p.s spun twice that is..

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Your J turn still makes me laugh!!!!

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Oh Marco, I so want to make a "U" turn comment here... blush


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You can't accuse me of not trying. I didn't even hit the fence, and I ended up pointing in the right direction... what's not to like?


Thats just brilliant. I knew you had done a 720 - I just thought it was all the one direction. bow bow

Makes perfect sense - after a 360 just do another one in the opposite direction and you'll be definitely pointing the right way again.

What did the Co-driver say?

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Oh Marco, I so want to make a "U" turn comment here... blush

Go for it!

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Originally Posted By: barnacle
You can't accuse me of not trying. I didn't even hit the fence, and I ended up pointing in the right direction... what's not to like?


Thats just brilliant. I knew you had done a 720 - I just thought it was all the one direction. bow bow

Makes perfect sense - after a 360 just do another one in the opposite direction and you'll be definitely pointing the right way again.

What did the Co-driver say?



I'm not sure, but I think I said it was quite interesting while it was going on.

I was just watching the scenery rotate. At the point when it switched direction my crashhat hit the B pillar quite hard.


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Well looks like it's the 22/23rd June...

http://www.spaitalia.be/index.html

To be confirmed, but I'm sure they're just tidying things up.

So I won't be able to go frown That date should be good for everyone else. Fingers crossed on the weather.

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Yes 22-23 June is the most likely date, as soon as I get formal confirmation I will let people know.

There are some changes in the organisation ongoing at the moment.


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Originally Posted By: Lego

What did the Co-driver say?


"Hmmm."


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Originally Posted By: petep
Yes 22-23 June is the most likely date...

Been waiting to hear when its going to be as I've decided to take my 147 down there smile Ok, its not quite a Coupe but the preparations have already begun!

Was wondering if I'd be welcome to tag along with the Coupe lot (seeing as I've met some of you already) and take cheap seats somewhere at the back? smile

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Of course you will be welcome Jon.


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I might be up for coming along - although those dates could clash with my holiday.

Anyone going fancy a fat muscular passenger? Willing to help towards petrol/beer.

NB: I'd love to take the RS6, but I fear they may not approve of an audi at the Italian car show. Plus at 800 miles round trip it would cost £250 in petrol alone laugh

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Nobby - i may have a seat going in my car!

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Oh thanks Marco. Will you promise to keep your hands to yourself this time though laugh

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Err..,
If that's the case... I can promise any thing...

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Originally Posted By: coupedummy
Started saving for spa 13!

No news yet about costs from the organisers unfortunately.

This was the message I got back yesterday morning.


Originally Posted By: email to me from the new organisers
Dear Pete,

Unfortunately I don't have anything new. I hope to be able to answer you in the first weeks of 2013.

Best regards,

Season's greetings!


As soon as I have something definite I will let you all know.


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Yes I booked the hotel "la source" for 10 rooms, so be sure to have room.

For 2 years the English sleep in the other hotel so I think it is normal that I reserve until everything is complete.

I expect Petep create a new topic "SPA 2013" to start a new message.

I think the hotels remain the same as last year, Petep asked me to organize a big BBQ with everyone.

Do not worry, we are working on the event.

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NB: I'd love to take the RS6, but I fear they may not approve of an audi at the Italian car show.

An Audi in disguise might get you onto the track in disguise.
Just pop on one of these onto your bonnet idea
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Mrs Barnacle liked La Source last year, so I guess we'll be in there again, Marc...


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Mrs Barnacle liked La Source last year, so I guess we'll be in the quantum next year.


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Great picture.

Great event.

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looks like Johnny's getting left behind wink

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Originally Posted By: nismo
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looks like Johnny's getting left behind wink


In your dreams batty boy.
You'll just have to stick behind Mario mate.

I was backing off trying to diagnose a knocking noise which 200ft later left me next to the Armco with my wheel hanging off.
Those two were lucky as I was just about to turn the boost up and stop playing laugh

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Are you passing the orange Le this year then dude?

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Originally Posted By: johnnybravoturbo
Originally Posted By: nismo
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Are you passing the orange Le this year then dude?


shouldn't be a problem with Mario driving laugh

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This may sound like a stupied question but where is the spa base in

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Check out the link mate ,should answer most questions about the circuit.


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Or this ?click to enlarge

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Will this ever happen again? click to enlarge


Or this ?click to enlarge


Hopefully not.
That hotel was aweful as was the walk back up that vertical hill from the town.

Was a great weekend though.
Mattm's dad was nuts.

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This may sound like a stupied question but where is the spa base in

Maybe in here with the use of some fish pond liner, a splash of soap and T: laugh
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I just checked my leave and I'm off the 22/23 june chinny
Mmmmmm

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You just need the Friday off now Paul wink

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Hi Paul,Im on leave the whole week before,so its just the return dates I need off!
Whats the general kinda itinery? Costs ,campsites etc?
Drop me a pm so I dont clog up the thread, smile

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There will be a dedicated thread Paul (Steamer) when I get information from the new organisers.

Without that we can do nothing.

In the meantime have a look on the SpaItalia 2012 sub forum to get an idea, although the costs may be different this time.


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Thanks Pete,,just so I know if its going to be possible for me,,cheers thumb

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It's worth every penny streamer.

As soon as I get back I start saving for next year.

It's a great meet and a great weekend away.

The european lads are a good bunch.

You best get some overtime in then streamer lol.

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Sadly no overtime for me,,,along with no pay rises either!!! :0
Does sound good though biglaugh

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Well keep your head up it's not expensive weekend.

You will be ok there's plenty of time.

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Originally Posted By: Steamer
Hi Paul,Im on leave the whole week before,so its just the return dates I need off!
Whats the general kinda itinery? Costs ,campsites etc?
Drop me a pm so I dont clog up the thread, smile


Hi Steamer,

I'll be going again this year(to confirm it wasn't a dream last year) as will Simon(Edinburgh) I think. Our provisional Plan is:

Ferry Thursday 5pm ish from Newcastle to Amsterdam or Rotterdam arriving Friday 9am.
Drive to Spa and Campsite arriving around Midday.

Saturday and Sunday at Spa Francorchamps for the best Weekend of Driving Fun you and your Coupe has ever had yes smile

Return ferry Sun or Mon leaving 5pm ish arrive 9am Newcastle next day.

Hope you can make it mate - it would be good to have at least 3 Coops from Scotland there

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When is it

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Originally Posted By: fiatcoupe86
When is it


Dates tbc, probably 22nd/23rd June. Petep the master of things Spa will post when definite smile


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Dam wish I could come but prier comitmants then

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That sounds like a mighty fine plan,,,how much was the ferry?
Cheers paul thumb
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The ferry is between £65 - £90 normally.

Just depends on the dates the prices differ if there is a public holiday at the same time.

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I had a look but not too sure chinny

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Originally Posted By: Lego

Hi Steamer

Hope you can make it mate


You are so going to wish you hadn't said the above!

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That's single and you have to add your car which is about £75. So £350 ish total for Ferry. Driving down to go via Chunnel or a ferry from south won't save you much when you add fuel and channel crossing. More importantly it will add around 12 hours driving to the whole trip and you'll still need another nights accommodation if you dont want to arrive like a Zombie at Spa smile. I drove last year via Chunnel as I only decided to go last minute and the ferries were £450 and another £200 for my boy. The result was 20 hours of boring and very tiring motorway driving. Which is way more the I've done in the Coop since. That bit wasn't fun.

Dont forget Hotel/Campsite fees as well.

So so worth it though mate.




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I had a look but not too sure chinny


Just go for gods sake, your off work , you've plenty of money, Jane said it's ok thumb

Odds on you'll break it before then anyway, you have broken more cars than a scrappies wink

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Not trying to persuade anyone here, it's not really my place - but i avoided going on this for a couple of years thinking "what can be so special about that, it's so expensive" but now i've been a few times its one of the first things i book holiday for, and put money aside for.

If you don't go you'll forever wonder what if - and for what it is it's tremendous fun and good value for money.

Of course the best thing is free, the great company, camaraderie and long lasting friendships you inevitably make cool

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but now i've been a few times its one of the first things i book holiday for, and put money aside for.

If you don't go you'll forever wonder what if - and for what it is it's tremendous fun and good value for money.



Got to agree! It's not expensive for what you actually get in the end. Though it is significantly more costly for those that are coming from Scotland as you really have to add an extra nights stopover each end. Even so I'd spend twice as much to have the experience and intend to go every year now.

Forget Mods and Upgrades to your Coop, there is no better way to spend money on your Coop. You could literally spend five to ten times more money on modding your Car and it would not give you the enjoyment or thrill you'll get from driving it round Spa Francorchamps Race Track with FCCUK.

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Any chance of an official update on the arrangements for Spa?

It's potentially only a few months away and I (and doubtless others) need to make plans for this amongst my other commitments.

Thanks thumb

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Dan, If there were any updates I would have already posted them here.

I check with the organisers frequently, but they have not yet been able to finalise arrangements. By that I mean for the whole event, not just us.

I appreciate that by this time of year everything is ususlly in place and the club has collected money from attendees.

As soon as I have anything I will put it up here.


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Thanks Pete

What's the reason for the delay, I'd have thought the dates were set in stone by now as they will have firmed all of the official race dates, so what are they thinking of changing, the format of the weekend's activities?

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I imagine the date is not going to change. So ferries and accomadation could be booked,as like some of the French have allready done.



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Bit of a risk booking it Joe, when we haven't had any track/admittance prices confirmed - i have the days booked off at work but i'm not doing anything else about it until details are firmed up by Pete/the board............

If it all falls through we could come to your local track idea

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Thanks Pete

What's the reason for the delay,?


"I check with the organisers frequently, but they have not yet been able to finalise arrangements. By that I mean for the whole event, not just us."

As was posted half an hour ago.

I am not privy to their company's negotiations with 3rd parties.

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Ok, thanks Pete

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Check out the Spa website folks and you'll see everything for 2013 on the Calendar is still provisional.
It is frustrating but we just got to wait frown

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It is frustrating but it's out of our control.

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It is frustrating but it's out of our control.

Exactly the point I was making thumb

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Well I've booked the holiday dates with work and have mentioned they may change smile

Jocky's preparation is well underway as well so I'm gradually getting more excited with each day!

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I want to get excited but cant until I've definitely booked everything.
Something tells me it will be confirmed OFF today or tomorrow.

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I've booked the days off work, but i need to start paying for stuff like hotels, ferries and stuff as it's essential for me to budget. I fear not being able to go due to not paying stuff now, and don't say save it up because with 3 kids that doesn't happen frown

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As far as I know it is now Cancelled. Just spoke to the Circuit

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As far as I know it is now Cancelled. Just spoke to the Circuit


Er what?


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Originally Posted By: MarioCirillo
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As far as I know it is now Cancelled. Just spoke to the Circuit


Er what?


Bonjour Monsieur,

Il n’y aura pas d’épreuve Spa Italia cette année à Francorchamps. (There will be no test Italia Spa Francorchamps this year)

Bien à vous.

I called the circuit and they confirmed it has been cancelled and replaced with another event.

Spa Italia website is down also frown


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Replaced by this lot

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What a load of bolocks
Not happy frown

Will wait for Petep to comment, he has direct contact with the organisers and can confirm what is going on


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thats crap !!! was looking forward to it this year frown

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Maybe the perfect opportunity to find somewhere new?One door closes, another one opens.......etc etc

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Nurburgring?

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Nurburgring?


Or maybe the French option - drive down to Joe Magoo. I'm sure I saw something at one of their tracks advertised?

Totally gutted by this if it's correct - of course, it may be that we have it on a different weekend, unless anyone knows differently frown

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Guys relax, marco stop getting all excited.

We dont have an official statement from the organisers yet. Roumer has it, its still on but the date has changed


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Nismo found this

http://www.spa-francorchamps.be/en/calendar-meeting.php

22 - 23 June
W.E. ItaLink


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Originally Posted By: MarioCirillo
Nismo found this

http://www.spa-francorchamps.be/en/calendar-meeting.php

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W.E. ItaLink


That's been on the provisional Calendar for some time. Spa italia website itself is down too frown

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Yes the spa Italia website is down
Thats a seperate issue
The important thing is its still showing as on, just a different date.


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I was looking at that last week and wondering if we would fit in on another weekend.

No point in speculation let wait to hear the situation from PeteP, when he knows we will.


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Oh lets just stop speculating and wait for pete


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there is nothing to say they have given the spaitalia spot to anyone , lets all calm down and wait for pete to let us know whats going on , i have booked la midi hotel but nothing else until i have a 100% confirmation from pete .

spa dates link - http://www.spa-francorchamps.be/en/calendar-meeting.php

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Yes the spa Italia website is down
Thats a seperate issue
The important thing is its still showing as on, just a different date.


22/23rd is the same weekend as thought, and that the French lads have booked - which i believe is the date on that other organsiation's calendar as Spa

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Originally Posted By: MarioCirillo
Nismo found this

http://www.spa-francorchamps.be/en/calendar-meeting.php

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That's already been posted by me 4 days ago and it says provisional.

I have the updated Calender for SPA (pdf) sent by the circuit. I have had it confirmed 3 times by people at the Spa circuit.

I pm'd Pete as soon as I heard.

Give me your address and I can email it to you.
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PM me the link then lego ?

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pdf sent

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Originally Posted By: MarioCirillo
Guys relax, marco stop getting all excited.


Excited for mentioning to go to the nurburgring..

Oooo i live a wild life.

Originally Posted By: MarioCirillo
Oh lets just stop speculating and wait for pete


Stop getting excited Mario, it will be ok.
if they cancel it, life goes on.
Carm down laugh

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Ive just uploaded it All

Originally Posted By: MarioCirillo


ah dropbox forgot about that. Nice one

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it dosen't look good frown so only the ring this year tongue

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Curbstone Bastards

Pete would have to get the club a massive discount from them as well as the free room they offer at La Source before it came close to what we paid before.

I knew I was dreaming last year cry


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The company who took over from the previous organisers have not yet told me it is off, but I have been half expecting some such news.

I have asked for confirmation from them.



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That's crap if its true. We will just have too organise a road trip, a few beers and a track day somewhere in the uk.

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why not the ring ?

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why not the ring ?


I'm up for this .

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me and marco have been chatting today and will be going to the ring if spa isn't going to be happening , i'll be looking at hotels over the next few days so can open a new post if anyone is up for it ?

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Maybe.

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Good work Nismo
Keep us up to date and I will be along.

Shame about Spa,a good social occasion missed.

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tongue...
Followed by a trip to the ring afterwards laugh

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i have called the circuit

Spaitalia is cancelled et maybe permanently

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The people who took over from the old organisers have neither responded to emails nor picked up their phone for the last couple of days.


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Yep I'm sorry Pete you've been dealt with harshly, and with a lack of courtesy. I'm really miffed at missing out on this, the build-up has been solid.

We're looking at alternatives (a track day) north of the border.....


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I am having a look at the 18 May meet in la Ferté Gaucher that is mentioned in this thread. for those who want to meet up with some of our French friends.

I shall probably go myself.

It is about 40 miles south east of Paris so about the same distance as for Spa, although fewer road miles if you use the longer Newhaven - Dieppe crossing.

Here is where it is via Calais.
Or via Dieppe.


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Should we register interest on that thread Pete or are you starting a different one? I have my kids that weekend but if there was sufficient interest I would try to rearrange them

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Use that thread I think Steve, but it is really a matter of filling in the forms and booking direct, although I am happy to help if a number of us want to go.


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So it is confirmed then that Spa 2013 is not happening?

+1 for Knockhill, Simon!


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I'm assuming that from there replies hat 2014 looks a strong possibility .

Wasn't this year supposed to be the 20th anniversary?

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Next year is the official 20th anniversary so there is hope.

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Originally Posted By: porkypaul
Next year is the official 20th anniversary so there is hope.


Not if the prices they've quoted on that weekend this year are anything to go by shocked

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+1 just what I was thinking. From what I've heard the deal we've had up to now was too good to be true.


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+1 just what I was thinking. From what I've heard the deal we've had up to now was too good to be true.


And kudos to Petep for all he's done with regard to this event, it was a truly brilliant weekend to attend from start to finish.......

Maybe later this year, we think about organising next years trip to Turin for the official 20th anniversary of the marque? If Spa is a no go, we need something special in it's place especially for this special anniversary.

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+1 just what I was thinking. From what I've heard the deal we've had up to now was too good to be true.

That was because the club does not have to make a profit, just break even which is why the club was able to keep costs so low.

We had a good working relationship with the previous organisers as regular customers which helped too.

Unfortunately the circuit increased prices significantly last year and again this year. But they do have to get a lot of money together to pay Mr Ecclestone for allowing them to run a Grand Prix event.


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They have finally made a public announcement that SpaItalia 2013 is cancelled.

"Although we reserved a provisional date in the course of the traditional month of June, the costs for renting the Spa Francorchamps circuit for the year 2013 are extremely high and prevent us to come to a financial balance for the event. So we deeply regret to announce the cancellation of SpaItalia in 2013."

They appear to have taken down the www.spaitalia.be website too.


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Next year is the official 20th anniversary so there is hope.

I do hope more of you FCCUK-ers make it over to Turin in 2014 than those of you who attended at the 10th anniversary back in 2004 chinny
@PeteP: any chance of getting in contact with Piemonte club and investigate the options idea
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Ciao Alesi!
A lot of us really want to come to Turin! So as soon as more information is available we can get something up on this forum and start drawing attention to it!

I for one will be there!


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Turin sounds fantastic - we just need to borrow Jeremy Clarkson's sat nav from the Shelby to get us close wink

Sounds like a proper road trip,

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No fixed dates for Turin 2014 yet but most likely to be held on May 31, 1 and 2 June 2014. driving

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This event is a "must do" for anyone who possibly can - if it comes off i expect to be there

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I have spoken to the Italian guys about Turin 2014 on facebook and they have assured to keep me up to date on progress. As soon as I know anything Pete will be getting a call smile


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I've done a Turin run half a dozen times with the X1/9 club.
Brilliant trips - never forget around 80 X1/9's from varying nations being escorted by the Polizia across Torino at rush hour to get to the Bertone factory..... Cracking place despite not really being as much on the tourist map. For me its better than Milan.

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Originally Posted By: proccy
This event is a "must do" for anyone who possibly can - if it comes off i expect to be there

Knowing the people behind this: it will yes

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SpaItalia cancelled? Rubbish frown That's news I wasn't expecting to read frown

As above, many thanks to Pete for arranging past events, I'm sure it's no easy task!

Ah man, I'm going to have to come up with a plan B now!

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Jon check out the Le mans thread, it might be your plan B wink

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