Hello,

I'am from holland and want to go to the catalunya rally this year.
Can anyone give me more information about this rally.
Where to stay for the jumps gravel stages etc etc.
Are there formula 1 hotels in spain??
I hope you can help me.

Thanks and bye bye

 

Focushans

Rally is based in Lloret De Mar

We booked our hotel on arrival but beware it's out of season and about half the hotels were shut !.

No Formula 1 Hotels but quite a few others around.

Day 1 and 3 are usually around the town of Vic

Day 2 is usually near Tarragona ( North of Barcelona )

No Gravel stages ( all tarmac )

Check out the official web site ( cannot remember URL - sorry )

 

I believe that it's from 22nd to 25th of March this year... Sure someone can help you about the best spots...

 

Meet any Scooby owners at the Piccadilly pub on the sea front at Lloret on the evening of the Weds ( 21/3 ).......
Question for Pete C ... is the SIDC going over this year?? I wont have the scoob but I'm up for a pint or 12 with fellow nutters
Rich

 

Hi Richard and all other Cat Lovers

We are going but I need to check on how many Team Leaders we have.

Basically, each car much have two insured drivers and each car will be in a group of four, lead by a Team Leader that has done the event at least once before.

And boy do we know some top spots for viewing

 

I went for the first time last year with some guys from Worcester Motorclub, before I got the scoob...... I saw several blasting around I take it it was you guys ( dark blue Scoobies style no plate ) now 4 sale in listers of worcester???
Wont take scoob cos I'm flying but will meet 4 beers and maybe spec at the same points??
Rich

 

Pete,

I might be interested if there is space...can you mail me with any info. Quite fancy taking the P1 for a trip into Europe ;-)

Cheers

Tom

 

Any nice person listening!

I would love to be a co driver!

Any offers!??

 

Mossman - I would willingly offer you the ride...tho we might have to make our own way down...as neither of us have been B4...

Seriously if you fancy it...I'm game!

Mail me at home

tom.butler@bun.com

Lets talk!

All the best

Tom

 

Jon,

Knowing how jammy you are I'm sure someone will have room for you (he he).

How's the WRX post post.

Ric

 

See!!

 

I think I might pop along .. dependant on other arrangements..

J.

 

Yeah i'd be up for it, no one interested in sweden?

 

Sounds cool. I wanted to do this one really badly last year, but other commitments ruled me out.

Cem

 

Hi Cat Fans

I will be going again this year so count me in. This will be the 3rd year that I have been to "the best blast you can have on public roads"
I will not however be taking my car as it will be up for sale about then,but I have had offers of 2 rides so far.
I will happily be a team leader if required .

The total cost last year including
food , fuel, hotel, tolls, Chunnel crossing, and some booze was about £500.00 each based on 2 people sharing.

Total milage about 3000 miles in 7 days
Total sleep about 5 hrs per night

It is a must do trip for any Impreza junkie.

Best regards
Gaz

 

I am in, as for the team leader bit i guess this is because of sharing the driving due to tiredness

Uh Oh....gonna need a second driver who can handle my hyundai accent


Looking forward to it.

 

Richard

The Scoob at Listers was the Leader of the pack. Dunno who he was .

There was 13 Scoobs and one EVO VI in the group and we had a Bat Cave at the big Hotel overlooking Lloret.

Did you see two scoobs going for 'most people in a Scoob record' ( RB5 and White STi ) returning the drivers to their cars. 4 on back seat , Four in boot ( with Boot open ) and three in front seats.

The Garda did not seem to mind too much.

I believe another attempt was made at this with even more people in a black STi V.

Anybody who has not been, it is the BEST driving just don't look down !!.

 

Any other takers... ...???

Pete, do you have any further info as yet?

If so...can you mail it across to me...

Cheers

Tom

 

Count me in too! Oi Croney you owe me some beer so save me a seat

 

Tom/Rum,

Check your mail!

Let's get it on!!!!!! Aiiii !!!!!!!!

Mossman

 

Ric!

Good to hear from you mate! Should get the car back on Friday! Then Donno on Saturday and then the York meet on the 28th!

Speak soon,

Jon

 

As so as not to scare anyone off I'm getting flights, hotel,car hire and insurance for £170 through a guy in Wolvs and S Staffs Car Club thats for Tues to Tues inclusive.
LAst year did event for 10 days including flights hotels car hire, insurance plus food and beer and petrol and souvenirs for £320 !!!!!
IMHO thats a bargain

 

Guys I'll put full details up on the SIDC site, just as soon as I know them.

The second driver is because we drive down in one hit, over night, and it takes approx 10 hours.

Two people have driven it on their own, but I won't allow anyone on their own again, as it is just too dangerous for that period of time.

Team Leaders will be people who have done the tour at least once before. They are familiar with the areas of the stages, parking arrangements and the best roads to use. We normally divide the groups up based on ability/car spec to ensure that a group is able to stay together.

We will have car to car VHF radios again, so each group can chat and so that team leaders can help with safe overtaking for the group.

This rally is heavily attended by Brits and probably has the best apres rally social scene. But if you've never been to a WRC tarmac event, you don't know what you are missing.

 

As long as you don't start doing your full monty bit in the disco again Pete

 

Pete doing a Full Monty!?

Surely not? Any photos!?

(or maybe not...!)

 

well Cem....are you up for it as well???

You know you want tooooooo *S*

Tom

 

Hell yeah.

Cem

 

Mossman

He was negotiating for a SWRT Shirt with one of the mechanics and was half way through stripping ready for the swap when negotiations broke down.

I have seen one photo so far - just can't remember who took it

Can only reiterate what Gazzer said.

 

Ah,

brings back pleasant memories

Would love to go again this year, but I'll need to check the diary and obtain the necessary visas

I probably won't take my own car, as it would be a 10 hour drive minimum to get the where everyone else starts from, so would be looking to co-drive with someone else, or possibly even fly there direct and meet up with the posse out there.

For those who haven't been, it really is the best event of the year, in terms of getting close to the action, the roads you drive to get to the viewing points, and not forgetting the main reason - the social events (ie lots and lots of drinking).