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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/339754979829427/">Bella Auto</a> is a new Supercar event for the North of England being held on the lawns of Bywell Hall near Stocksfield, Northumberland, for any petrolhead this will be an event not to miss.
Cars on display will include some of the latest models from the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Aston Martin to some very rare cars not seen in the north of England before
This very relaxed show will be open to the public from 10:00 until 4:00 for one day only, don’t miss it.<br />
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If you have a car you would like to be considered for display, then please confirm your details<b> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bella-auto-2018-june-10th-register-interesting-vehicles-tickets-43525869046">here via Eventbrite</a></b> and we will come back to you with options.<br />
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<br />TristecRacinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05512620867646207314noreply@blogger.com0Bywell Hall, Bywell, Stocksfield NE43 7AE, UK54.947863000000012 -1.928247899999973936.013158000000011 -43.236841899999973 73.88256800000002 39.380346100000025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428990614779645325.post-72090845221919772962017-07-07T12:55:00.004-07:002017-07-07T13:25:58.802-07:00NE1 Motorshow 2017 - Grey Street<p>It's time for the annual NE1 motorshow on Newcastle's famous Grey Street <b>(8th and 9th July)</b> and we will be returning with both the Countach and GTO bodied Ferrari on Saturday and probably the GTO on the Sunday. Now in it's 3rd year, the show is gaining momentum and expanding into the adjacent streets to add to the spectacle. </p>
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<p>If you see us, please give us a wave. </p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.getintonewcastle.co.uk/ne1-events/ne1-motor-show">NE1 motorshow link</a> </b></p><p>Photo credit <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amos.menin/">@amos.menin</a></p>
TristecRacinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05512620867646207314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428990614779645325.post-3761945888579725682016-11-11T10:11:00.005-08:002016-11-11T22:03:34.462-08:00Classic Motorshow @ the NEC - 2016Following a phone call from the Ferrari Owners Club HQ that the plan for 2016 would be to display a grid full of the classic race cars used in the Pirelli Ferrari formula classic series the challenge was set. <br />
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We had to:<br />
- Attend a doctors appointment that couldn't be moved<br />
- Complete a day in the office<br />
- Drive 3 hours to Birmingham<br />
- Offload the racecar, which hasn't moved since it was loaded at the end of the Silverstone weekend<br />
- Push it onto the display stand and give it a bit of a tidy<br />
- Store the trailer and tow-car<br />
- Walk to the train station<br />
- Travel to Birmingham<br />
- Get 5 hours sleep<br />
- Jump on a train up north for work on Friday. <br />
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Well I'm now home after finishing work on Friday and delighted we did it. The display looks fab and with the 355 positioned at the back of the grid it reminds me of the Brands race where we had to come through the full field after starting in the pit-lane.<br />
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The great thing about displaying a car is once in place I had an opportunity to look around the deserted halls, with the Ford GT racer and an egg shell blue 911rs taking my eye.<br />
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Looking forward to Sunday where I'm returning to collect the car, after a look around the show myself.<br />
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<br />TristecRacinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05512620867646207314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428990614779645325.post-68986582974840466882016-10-16T06:38:00.004-07:002016-10-16T06:48:42.762-07:00VMax200 and Countach Lunch. What a weekendI'm still buzzing from this years combined trip down south to VMax200 and Rob's annual Countach Lunch.<br />
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We travelled the 200 miles down to Vmax on the Saturday arriving around 11am, with rain still falling. Entertaining to watch a few M4s and GTRs pull 360s off the line with a loss in grip and an amazingly loud Aventador that buzzed me as I drove to the start line. Whilst waiting for the rain to stop and watching the pair of 1-77 Aston's blast up the runway, I spotted the F40 pull up. I was immediately back to being a teenager again and had to pull the two 80s poster cars together for a few shots.<br />
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After a bit of banter with the owner and the photographers we decided to pull off an old skool drag race and did a few runs up the runway.<br />
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I then spotted the lightening had been pulled out of it's hanger, so a must have shot. just wish I had more than an iPhone to take my pics. Thankfully some of the pros have stated to post good shots up of both cars together over the past few days.<br />
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After a night with AirBnB in Rockingham we had just 3 miles to drive to the Countach gathering, organised by Rob. I even managed to clean the car (note wheels are black at Vmax but silver at Countach meet. Highlight was driving through the tunnel into the centre of Rockingham raceway with 7 Countach together.<br />
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We drive out for lunch, a short 45 mins thought the countryside. The sight of the Countach out on the road together is breath taking. Whole families stop and stair, with small children pointing open mouthed. I know that image will stick in their mind for their entire life as it did for me many years ago. <br />
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Vmax200 - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jason.cornish.161?fref=ts">Jason Cornish</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/robertovery?lang=en-gb">Rob Overy</a>, Jake Bond, Max Simpson<br />
Countach Lunch - <a href="https://twitter.com/Pluckphoto">@pluckphoto</a><br />
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Link to VMax200 F40 v Countach: <a href="https://youtu.be/PTe2Zqk-zHY">here</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/PTe2Zqk-zHY">https://youtu.be/PTe2Zqk-zHY</a><br />
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Link to Countach Lunch Meet: <a href="https://youtu.be/sJOwE_gAMFw">here</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/sJOwE_gAMFw">https://youtu.be/sJOwE_gAMFw</a><br />
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Link to Harry's Garage review of Blasst: <a href="https://youtu.be/CiZWIsmGxeg?t=8m57s">here</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/CiZWIsmGxeg?t=8m57s">https://youtu.be/CiZWIsmGxeg?t=8m57s</a></div>
TristecRacinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05512620867646207314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428990614779645325.post-44903974186455952482016-10-09T08:41:00.001-07:002016-10-09T11:55:10.727-07:002016 Passione Ferrari - Silverstone GP - Pirelli Ferrari formula classic<br />
Following off the back of the fantastic Italia Festival at Brands Hatch we are straight into the Passione Ferrari event at Silverstone organised by Ferrari Northern Europe.<br />
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This kicked-off with a Ferrari Owners Club trackday on the Thursday, where I had the opportunity to instruct a number of owners in their road cars. It was a well supported trackday and I didn't get a break until 3pm to jump into my own racecar to scrub off a fresh set of Pirelli Pzero Trofeo Rs.<br />
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Although the Passione Ferrari event this year was not an official Corsa Clienti event, I was clear that Ferrari Northern Europe were planning to demo a few 599XX / FXX-Ks on track.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Thinking some UK drivers may bring their cars out I contact Alex to see if he was part of the Demo. He has built up a fantastic collection over the past 2 years. In fact it was this event two years ago when he first highlighted he was looking at an 599XX. Unfortunately not was the reply, the cost of shipping did not meet the track time available compared to a full on Corsa Clienti event, and as Alex was racing in Singapore during the GP weekend the week prior and Monza the week after, it wasn't on his radar. He would be in the F12 Tdf for the owners track sessions and Kristina would be brining the 458 Aperta, so not all bad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Just as the trackday was packing up I spotted a blue FXX-K come off the italian lorry. Max Chilton (previous Marussia F1 driver) was spellbound. A number of the gathered crowd had clocked the K.West name over the UK off-side door (could it be Kanya West?) </span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Lol, It was definitely Alex's car, so I tweeted immediately. Yes I did like it in the flesh and couldn't wait to jump in. Kristina was quick to point out that it was 'her car' and she would be driving for the weekend.</span></th>
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Friday was a very relaxing day. 3 practise sessions and a run out in the FXX-K gave me plenty of time to enjoy the event to the full, including buzzing around the paddock on my new hybrid full carbon fibre machine..........<br />
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It may just be a scooter but I use it daily between the two offices at work '2.41 is the record by the way door to door'<br />
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I felt calm and comfortable going into qualifying and immediately set a couple of quick laps before coming into the pits to check the tyres. Dave Bell of Autolink who prepare the 355 challenge from their garage up in Newcastle-upon-tyne informed me that we were a full 2 seconds ahead of the pack initially but that had reduced to 0.5 seconds over the past couple of laps. Returning to the track I retain the pole by the same margin.<br />
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After a very brief grid walk (nothing like the Festival Italia event) we were back in the car and ready for the off. I pulled off a great start and lead the pack into the village complex. Taking it slow, I lined the car up and shot off down the wellington straight, pulling a comfortable gap by the end of the first lap as the rest of the field, led by David Tomlin, fought for every inch. Holding around 4-5 seconds I short shifted to protect the car and enjoy the battle behind. The official Tim v Tris Tally is now 4:3 to Tim, with the opportunity to level by the end of the weekend. Fingers were crossed as we went out for a curry and planned the decider if it was required. <br />
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A surprisingly easy win from pole was a delight, if slightly boring footage. I've had to play with the pics to make the youtube footage more entertaining, hope you enjoy it.<br />
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The start was not as clean and I had to defend through the first couple of corners, with Gary Culver chasing me hard. Holding about a 1.5 second gap, Gary kept me honest and made me push the car for the first 4 laps without the opportunity to relax. Unfortunately rattling the kerbs affected the car and I lost 1or 2 cylinders as I entered Club Corner. Feeling down on power, I decided to retire at the village complex at an easy recovery point to let the rest of the field enjoy their race. Unfortunately no trophy, or opportunity to level the score with Tim Mogridge for 2016, but hopefully minimal damage to the 355.<br />
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<br />TristecRacinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05512620867646207314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428990614779645325.post-11786889214366774532016-08-23T03:57:00.004-07:002016-08-23T03:58:19.265-07:002016 Pirelli Ferrari formula classic - Brands Hatch Indy - Race 2What a fantastic weekend at the Festival Italia weekend at Brands Hatch, Kent. Although the Indy Circuit isn't my favourite the whole event itself was fantastic. <br />
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Race 1 didn't go quite to plan. Starting from 2nd on the grid, I managed to get a great start and held a comfortable lead before catching the back markers. Watching the close fight between Moorwood and Ugo into Paddock Hill I dive to the inside, but unfortunately William doesn't see me and moves across, pushing me onto the grass. 'It's difficult to stop on grass' I'm sure you are aware, so I'm fortunate to get out of the gravel on the outside of Druids to limp back to the pits for some TLC ahead of the next race, Italia v Angelis.<br />
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After clearing out the gravel, we miss the assembly for the first Italia v Angelis race and start from the pit lane. It's a shame I didn't have my camera setup as I loved every minute of the race, cutting through the field. Watching the way each car handled the tight Indy circuit was very entertaining. Although most were on slicks the 355 had the balance to push through to a 2nd overall.<br />
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Finally, Race 2 of the classic, this time with video connected. I'll let you check the footage, but 0.021 seconds was the gap between 2nd and 3rd. Who was 2nd?<br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The 2016 calendar is now in draft and the F355 Challenge cars have been invited to join in. We are covering the main UK tracks along with a return to Spa for a European event and the introduction of Val de Vienne.</span><br />
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It all started with a letter I wrote to Octane following the Festival of Speed at Goodwood. Now I've never managed to make the FOS due to two reasons:<br />
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Anyway, this year I had the opportunity to squeeze the Friday in at the FOS before continuing across to Brands Hatch for the Aston Martin Intermarque Championship; so off I went in the RV. The event was fantastic and I'm so pleased I made the effort, using the opportunity to meet up with some friends from the south at the same time. It worked a treat and I'll definitely do it again. Great atmosphere and loads of access. I'm sold.<br />
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Next up we had a trip to the Silverstone Classic. Again I took the RV and stocked it full of car mags for the weekend. Opening Octane I was enraged by Robert Coucher's column indicating that the FOS brought the 'wrong crowd'. So much so that I immediately bashed out an email to Octane on my iPad. <br />
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After the letter appeared it clearly hit a chord as the following month a further letter was published sighting the same disappointment in tone.<br />
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On a happier note, although I missed the formal EVO supercar shoot over the lunch break at VMAX200, primarily due to the fact I was in the burger van queue with Max, the photographer managed to take a snap of Blasst cooling off after the morning run. <br />
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Finally, following a great race at Snetterton my trusty black 355 managed a 3rd overall and 1st in class in the Intermarque behind two Astons. It's always worth checking Autosport. Tim got the Championship, but he knows who really came out on top, I'm sure.....<br />
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TristecRacinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05512620867646207314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428990614779645325.post-10086485364408656322014-10-03T04:49:00.000-07:002014-10-03T04:49:17.843-07:002014 - Vmax200 EvoMaxWow what a day. Thanks to Amos Menin and Craig Williams for inviting me to Vmax200 with EvoMax last weekend. It required an early start, with Max and I waking at 4:00am on Saturday morning before attempting to creep a 5ltr V12 carb fed Countach out of the garage without waking the whole of Newcastle at 4:30!!!!<br />
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We took a leisurely 200 mile drive down to Vmax and were the first car to arrive at 8:15am, stopping once for fuel at Woodall Services. The Countach was brimmed before we set-off, which highlighted a slight issue with the fuel pump within the near-side fuel tank which would only take a few litres, whereas the off-side tank was almost empty. No matter she was running well.<br />
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The setting for Vmax is amazing with old planes littering the roads around the airfield. It was clear <b>#blasst</b> was not going to outrun the modern metal, and there was no way I wanted to replace the clutch after removing the engine twice in the past 3 years already, so gently off the line was the plan for the day.<br />
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TristecRacinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05512620867646207314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428990614779645325.post-32429355485616484852014-09-23T13:55:00.005-07:002014-09-24T04:18:08.494-07:002014 - Ferrari Racing Days - Silverstone GP CircuitTwo years after achieving the world record of 964 Ferraris <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(yes I know it's the code for the 90's 911) </span></i>on track at once, we return to Silverstone to support the European Trofeo and Shell 458 Challenge series' and the clienti programme of FXX, 599XX and F1 cars.<br />
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The Pirelli Ferrari Open has been invited again, but unfortunately the Classics remain excluded by the factory. Such a shame as they do put on a great show and would definitely add a further dimension to the weekend.<br />
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Listening to the engines of the older F1 cars in contrast to my trip to the British GP in July really brings home what has been lost from the sport since the introduction of the turbos. The scream is immense as the cars fly past. <br />
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So onto the Open Race and specifically the gaggle of 355s. After qualifying it is clear that Nigel's modifications for the Intermarque series have now bedded-in and starting to deliver the benefits. Unless Nigel has a problem we will be in his wake. Thankfully, the remaining cars are very close, so we should have a good battle.<br />
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Tim and I are nose to tail behind the 360 of Gavin Shirley, which we know is difficult to get off the line, so there is a chance we both go backwards at the start. As expected the 360s are slow off the line, but a spin in the first corner shuffles the pack and I get ahead of Tim and pull a large gap. I maintain the gap for the race, with Nigel well ahead fighting with the 360s on SLICKS. Unbelievable !!!. 2nd in class is a great result and ahead of Tim. 1 nil for the weekend to Tris.<br />
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Tim and I start nose to tail again, but this time on the outside of the track. Unfortunately the 360 of Gavin Shirley hasn't made the grid and both Nigel and Lee get a good run on the inside of turn 1. Thankfully a decision to follow Lee gives me the chance to go around the outside of Tim at Village and pull a gap. <br />
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TristecRacinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05512620867646207314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428990614779645325.post-34991839293170854792014-06-18T14:16:00.000-07:002014-06-18T14:16:12.145-07:002014 - Ferrari Experience Day (Trackday) - Silverstone GPThe first Ferrari Owners Club track day of the season was held on the GP Circuit at Silverstone. Although the forecast for was rain the main weather system decided to avoid Silverstone and the sun actually made an appearance from lunchtime through to the end of the day. With everything from a 246 Dino through to an Enzo on track it was a fantastic sight and clear that everybody was enjoying the chance to drive the cars as intended. Don't be afraid get yourself booked into one this year if you haven't tried it. FOC are offering free instruction to all club members, plus for the novice who hasn't tried driving on track before you can have a go for 30 minutes. <br />
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Francis Newman, a long standing member of the PHR who has marshalled many track days over the years finally bought a 308GT4 and used the opportunity to take it on track with yours truly.<br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Got an offer I couldn't refuse, how would I like to use Tris's Countach in Italy with Dave Bell (</span><span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">ace supercar technician from Autolinkgarage Newcastle) w</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">ho I'd shared many a pint with on Geneva 'Show and Snow' events "trademark pending". Well it took me all of 10 seconds; not only that but Cov said we could use his apartment in Loro. A quick look at Ryanair to Pisa and a hire car to get to Loro Ciuffena-, £103 all in for two of us. Bargain of the century. However the little Panda had more traveling to do than I thought.</span></div>
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<br />Up early the next day and Dave and I travelled to S Agata Bolognese, where BLASST was made almost thirty years ago, funny how many little hatchbacks want to mix it with a Countach.... they didn't ..... We caused a stir putting it in the Factory car park, god its loud even just parking it.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br />Dave and I asked at reception where the museum and factory tour was, we posed for a few photos and followed a group of visitors to the factory tour, was well impressed with the freedom to explore the factory, we saw a new Aventator coming off the line and filling up for the first time, lots of visitors dressed casually were milling around, busy we thought, Dave and I wandered over to the cafeteria and noticed there were an awful lot of visitors in there already.... As we were trying to figure out the way in, a gentleman came over and introduced himself as <b>Valentino Balboni</b>, he asked if we were in the Countach we said yes and wondered were the museum was, he pointed to the big doors we came through and said the factory tour was out there too and he would show us, meanwhile did we need lunch. We had a very pleasant lunch in the Staff canteen with Lamborghini's most famous test driver and finally realised that somehow we had been in the factory on our own! Valentino organised the actual factory tour for us which is highly recommended, what a nice guy.<br /><br />Dave and I were up next day at the crack of dawn with Monaco in our sights , but unfortunately I had to drive the little Fiat Panda from very near Florence down to Monaco whilst Dave drove the Countach. I was always in front so Dave didn't lose me, but for over 200 miles I couldn't shake off two guys in a Citroen Berlingo van with ladders on the roof, they must have been mystified how a 1.2 Panda could stay in from of a Countach for so long, I was mystified how the van could maintain a steady 80mph and that Italian workmen will travel over 200 miles to a job. We left the Lambo in a hotel car parkin Monaco for Tris to use during the GP weekend, she did well, never missed a beat did well over 700 miles in 3 days, unforgettable.</span><br />
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Whilst I was searching for a bag in the streets of Bologna and enjoying the hospitality, or not, from British Airways, my Lambo 50 co-pilot was preparing for tour number three for Blasst. The Lamborghini Family Tour down at the lake just south of our Rome to Bologna lunch stop. Therefore he returns to Loro Ciufenna and the Bowers/Cavoto clan to meet up with my usual rally partner, and intermarque championship co-driver Mark Cavoto (Cov) who has just arrived from Buxton.<br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">After a busy night at the Factory Party, Tris was heading home via BA, and I was returning to the quiet factory car park to pick up the Countach for the next leg of its Journey…. to the FerruccioDay2013 event with Cov.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">First I had to drive the 2 hours to Loro Ciuffenna to meet up with Cov - negotiating the Motorway tolls in a RHD car is not easy at the best of times, but even more difficult when you know you have to jump out of the seat, and run around the car!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">After 2 hours, I was in Loro but I had approached the old bridge from the wrong side and was unable to get across, after getting some very sketchy directions I ended up in a housing estate, getting flashed at by Uncle Neil, which was extremely fortunate.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A quick trip around the new bridge, and I was parked outside Neil and Linda’s house. A quick change of clothes and I was ready to go to the Christening…. that I’d been mysteriously invited too… in a Roman Catholic Church in another village.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Leaving the Countach behind, I jumped in Neil’s car, to go to church with Neil, Linda and Lisa. The modern church was quite surprising, and so was the length of the service (about 25 minutes - no hymns or communion) followed by photographs everywhere.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We then quickly popped to Jonty’s wife’s parents house to wish everyone the best, negotiating the tight overgrown cambered entrance in both directions.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Topped up with fuel (always a mini adventure in itself) I jump into the passenger seat and let Cov drive us both down to the starting point for Tour number 3. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">About 1 hour later we arrived at our Hotel in Tuscany..</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">After checking in, we then drove to </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Let's see how the family event compares with the factory tour........... It's going to be a hard trip to follow....</span></div>
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TristecRacinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05512620867646207314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428990614779645325.post-13305313260053065002013-05-17T15:43:00.001-07:002013-05-20T00:44:13.009-07:002013 - Lamborghini 50th Tour - The trip homeOuch...........<br />
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That was one hell of a day at the factory. My head is definitely struggling a little but thankfully I've got a relaxing day planned. I'll have a late start, pop into the town to buy a big suitcase for all my junk and get a taxi direct to the airport, avoiding any delays in collecting the car from the factory. David will set-off at 10:30 to the factory and then straight to Loro Ciufenna for the Christening of Jonty Bowers daughter Amanda and join up with Mark Cavoto for the Lamborghini Family event just south of Florence.</div>
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We have a leasurely breakfast, chatting with Squires, Metcalf and the Wests; generally apologising for any embarrassment the Lambo London gang may have made the night before.</div>
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I wave David off with a small gift for Cov to make up for the fact he missed the party. I'm sure we could have blagged him into the factory if he had come straight up from Pisa when he landed.</div>
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Wandering around the city centre, there are no shops open, and definitely no where to buy bags. Kristina and Alex West pass me in a taxi as they set-off to the airport. I decide to pop into the train station (surely they will sell bags) before I head to the airport myself. </div>
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Unfortunately the pleasant agent has been replaced with the devil in drag. 'You're late' she barks. I know, but all good now. 'You have only requested one checked in bag, and have two'.. Hmm, this is sounding like a challenge.</div>
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I must now go and pay for an extra bag from somewhere upstairs. Oh yes, and I must be quick. Thanks</div>
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After a bit of running, I find the right desk and as it has a queue; I ask the 'closed' window if she could help me as I'm late. Unfortunately that is far too much like good service to be considered so I must await my turn......</div>
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'You're late' I'm told again. 'No $h1t Sherlock' I manage to hold back from shouting. 'Now I need the credit card you used to book the flight' Arghhhhhhhh. I throw 5 cards onto the desk. Fingers crossed it's one of those then. Thankfully it's the first she tries.</div>
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'You must now run to secuiruty' I'm informed. 'Why' I think, so you get the satisfaction of me missing by a whisker like a kid running for the bus. 'will you help me get through security?' I ask. 'No, you must go, quick, quick'. </div>
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Those who know me, will recognise that my only response to such a demand after the delay she has given me is to slowly and very precisely place each credit card back into my wallet one at a time before neatly folding my receipt for the additional bag into the envelope holding all of the paperwork required for my flight.</div>
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'go go' she shouts, 'you are going to miss your flight'. 'And why will that be?' I ask as I walk slowly away from the desk. Sod it, if I've missed it, I've missed it. I'll just get the next flight.</div>
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Once through security, after the usual frisk, when all I'm wearing is a pair of shorts and a T-shirt, I finally get to the gate. As luck would have it, Paul Young is waiting and the flight has been held for me. Friendly check-in lady knew I was coming and kept it open. I'll be home by 6pm tonight. Still I decide to Instagram my disappointment with the check-in from BA. I'm sure Karma will sort her out.</div>
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After relaxing for the morning, we pop over to the main square and catch the start of the concours awards. Ferrari Racer and Miura driver Squires wins his class, and the Jota recreation proves it is definitely the loudest. Whilst recording a piece to camera for Jeff, we are joined by Fabrizio Giugaro (who's father designed the Countach). He is now Chairman of Giugaro and invites us to visit the next time we pass through Turin.</div>
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Unfortunately we don't win the concours (funny that with the rear plate hanging on Garden Wire) but we do get a lot of attention when we fire her up. Maybe not as loud as the Jota but just as rich.</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Much more for me was the compilation of all the movies which have featured a lamborghini over the years. Italian Job is the obvious classic, however for me it has to be Cannonball run</span></div>
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glassesWe didn't think the Lambo channel itself would approve of our attire but you can't miss those flashing glasses. We bought pretty much all that were available from the street vendors in Bologna and passed them to the team. Lol.<br />
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TristecRacinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05512620867646207314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428990614779645325.post-58100511514488702942013-05-13T02:47:00.002-07:002013-05-19T02:51:12.113-07:002013 - Lamborghini 50th Anniversary Grande Giro - LP400 Crash into my LP500sIn car forward facing video of the moment the LP400 hits the rear of my LP500s. We didn't have the rear camera running. Driving slowly through a town. What a useless driver this Austrian has proven to be. <br />
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Just browsing the web I spot the new headline 'Countach Kiss' Not quite a Glaswegian Kiss but think it will stick. Cheers <a href="http://www.gtspirit.com/2013/05/13/car-crash-lamborghini-countach-lp400-crashes-into-countach-lp500s-countach-kiss/">GT Spirit</a><br />
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TristecRacinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05512620867646207314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428990614779645325.post-6513808416716593432013-05-11T00:55:00.001-07:002013-05-13T02:05:46.549-07:00Quick Subject Change - I am now racing at Donington on 19th Of May.Due to the great race at Snetterton in April I've decided to enter Donington after all on the 19th May. Just can't work out <strike>how to remove the strike through font on the 2013 calendar with an iPhone. Doh</strike><br />
I've managed it now on a PCTristecRacinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05512620867646207314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428990614779645325.post-49773553725933850772013-05-10T22:12:00.001-07:002013-05-12T21:18:08.918-07:002013 - Lamborghini 50th Tour - The Bowers visit number 103Unfortunately the hopeless Austrian LP400 driver did not turn up at my car for the 8:30am check-up by the Lamborghini support team, however after a quick check over we carry on and join the front of the classic crew behind the mad Miura Jota on the escorted route out of Rome. Following this beast through the tunnels is amazing.<br />
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It's a challenging drive carving through the traffic. Incident number one is when a dump truck gets excited on the bends when the Gallardo pass and picks up its pace. He drops a rear wheel into the dirt on a sharp left hand corner and I watch as the rear comes round on him. I'm facing a truck doing about 50 mph totally broadside when I slam on the anchors. He catches the slide and then indicates right to let me through. Close one.<br />
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The Cavoto and Bowers clan greet us in the central square. The Lambo London Gang can't believe that it appears the whole village of Italians appear to speak with a broad Manchester accent. Lol, it's a mixed up little town, and a must to visit. Jeff, our Dallas auto Jurnalist mate has tagged along and is loving the square when I direct him to the bridge and the view into the gorge. He's amazed and immediately takes a vertical panorama of the view. We can see all the other cars passing through the By-Pass missing out on this minor diversion. Just then we get a call from Dave who we asked to Taxi our Australian mate who has come all the way to Italy only to discover his dealership has gone bankrupt and he has no new Aventador to collect or a ticket for the party. We agreed to taxi him to Bologna and need to transfer some luggage into the other cars to make it a comfortable trip. 6 Lambos parked in Loro central square has really amazed the town.</div>
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Jeff Bolton and Peter, journalists over from the US and Russia, have been desperately trying to catch us on the road and we finally pass them as we make our way through the tunnels. Jeff immediately follows close and Peter takes a load of photos so fingers crossed he gets them published. Flames through the tunnel would be excellent to see on camera.</div>
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Just before lunch we are joined by a new Aventador Spyder who attached to the back of the Countach for the final run into the Airforce base. It's Dan from @PistonHeads we discover as we park up at the base. Good lad for sticking with us through the country lanes.</div>
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At the airforce base the car display is fantastic and the food is as good as ever. I could get use to this.</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">After lunch we switch cars with Joe. A little concerned to see my baby in the hands of another I follow very close behind. I'm too distracted to really take in the full jet fighter Aventador experience. The car is sooooo easy to drive. First impression is a little too much Audi for my taste but let's not jump to conclusions. </span></div>
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As we park on the top of the hill overlooking Rome, we are rushed by the support team towards 'the last bus to the hotels' which is clearly full with another 60 people trying to get on. No problem, we drop our bags off with Harry Metcalf's co-driver and have a beer whilst enjoying the scenery.</div>
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What a day. Will expand later but in summary, following a great night last night with Lamborghini we just made it to the car before the start. we are car 31 so set off with a group of 7 cars and immediately go the wrong way. Good news is that the error links us with a couple of beautiful Miuras.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I follow two beautiful Miuras to Bobbio. <br>
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Good news is the fans are working whilst driving through the mountains. Bad news is that the Miuras drive damn slow, but look beautiful.</div>
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We are with the Countachs after lunch. The pace is slightly quicker but still about 4/10ths. As the police escort misses a junction and stops we pull up as car number 4 when suddenly we are hit up the rear by the yellow LP400. For f@&£s sake. </div>
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We made it. Unfortunately as we get to the Hermitage our Luggage hasn't arrived. Typical. Off to a posh meal in my shorts then. Walking to the venue after missing the bus I find my Nemesis. </div>
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We still enjoyed the night after a few GTs, all the wine available, a bit of brandy and a fat cigar. Cheers Joe, James, Alison, Gary, Josh, Alex, Krissy, Steve, Anjun & Suki.</div>
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</div><div>Nice video of the whole event, with Blasst at the start in Milan</div><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=steGjon0kQ0">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=steGjon0kQ0</a></div>
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TristecRacinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05512620867646207314noreply@blogger.com0Forte dei Marmi Forte dei Marmi43.954859 10.172747tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428990614779645325.post-3838844673514645612013-05-08T00:07:00.001-07:002013-05-08T00:07:36.998-07:00Excited !!!!One hour to go for the start of the Lamborghini 50th tour and we are packed and ready to roll.TristecRacinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05512620867646207314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428990614779645325.post-22470240277288954612013-05-07T10:10:00.001-07:002013-05-07T14:27:01.840-07:002013 - Lamborghini 50th Tour - T - 1T-1<br>
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Day 3 and we awake to fabulous sunshine at Lake Annecy. All feeling a little worse for wear after a fabulous meal followed by a significant amount of drink, clearing the bar out of all blond and blanche beers.<br>
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Chrissy had us all (bar her husband) wearing our jackets to dinner so we looked rather smart considering how little luggage space we have available. Point to note, the Countach has about double the space of an Adventador and probably 4 times the space of a Gallardo Spyder.<br>
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Anyway, back to today's trip. Within about 1 mile we manage to make a wrong turn and then the sat-nav attempts to take us back to the hotel. Doh. Low on fuel after Day 2, we desperately need to stop for fuel. Thankfully within 5 miles we find a local station and fill her up. 63 Litres. This is great news. We have been comparing the fuel used per day with Joe's Aventador. <div>Day 1, Stop 1 - </div><div>Countach = 62 Litres, Aventador = 61 litres; </div><div>Stop 2</div><div>Countach 54, Aventador = 52 Litres. </div><div><br></div><div>However, Day 2 with some short shifting whlist carrying speed through the bends we get:</div><div>Countach 63 Litres ; Aventador 72 Litres. </div><div><br></div><div>Result...<br>
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Meeting at the SuperMarche fuel stop another few miles up the road, we have over 20 Lamborghini's together. The locals can't believe it. Heading into the Mountains, I'm watching the temp, but still giving it enough to light up the exhausts with huge flames. Do hope somebody posts a pic of it. To increase the chances we have given a radio to Alex Penfold and Carl with their super expensive cameras so they can keep with the group.<br>
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After some great roads up the mountain we hear Pete call through the radio that the road we are on is completely blocked with Snow. With only just over a cars width available to a line of 20 Lamborghinis this is a bit of a challenge. Thankfully with the aid of about 5 people I manage to turn the Countach around without dropping off the side of the cliff. Phew. <br>
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The revised route is great fun, with dips and curves we manage to keep pretty much in a full convoy until we hit the Monte Blanc tunnel. I hand over to Dave to take the wheel for the motorway to have a rest and prepare for Milano. As we approach Milan we join up with two Diablos (Blue Coupe and Yellow Roadster) before the slow drive through the city. Traffic caused the engine temp to get too hot and the cobbles are a nightmare around the tram tracks. As we enter the formation square we hear a metallic grinding noise form the offside rear wheel. Oh no, is it a wheel bearing? Parking up we dump a litre of water. The fans definitely are not working. Arghhhhhh.<br>
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Steve from Lamborghini London calls for the Mechanic and David Martin from Lamborghini Europe After-sales arrives just after the Italian mechanic starts to dismantle my dash. His first question 'where are the fuses?' doesn't fill me with confidence. Why he hasn't just attempted to put a live on the fans is beyond me. Thankfully as he wonders off David pulls off the thermostat connector and gives it a wiggle. Fans fire up straight away. A bit of cleaning and nipped up a little we are sorted and attention moves on to the wheel bearing. Moving the car back and forward it's like the doctors visit. Absolutely nothing happens. I do another run, this time 100 metres and nothing. Maybe we have removed a trapped stone from the brakes? Anyway, we are good to go, but late for the trip to the hotel. It's going to be a quick turn around before dinner tonight.<br>
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Thanks to Steve and David Martin for coming to my aid so quickly. Cheers Guys. Fingers are crossed for tomorrow.<br>
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