The big event coming up is the 2010 Lancia Rally on July 17th and July 18th.
It's a fantastic value event that has been sponsored by Tanc Barratt, Auto Integrale, Richard Thorne, Western Lancia, All-Italia (Paxtons), Walkers and John Whalley.
All the details are on
www.lanciarally.com, but the key details are:-
(1) A Curborough "Drive and Learn" on Saturday the 17th with driving help from John Whalley and James Whelan.
We're putting on a session split into a first half with warm up around this technically interesting course. ONE CAR AT A TIME, so you do not have to worry about someone else other than yourself. Ask John or James to sit in - there is always something to learn and both drivers have a wealth of race experience.
The second half is going to be a special session where John Whalley will show you around cones - with a bit of a difference. John used to run this course with the late Pentti Airikkala. This is where you will get a chance to see how throttle on/off steering is done - and have a go yourself.
(2) Let's hope that after the second half we don't get into penalties, since it will be a roadbook drive from Curborough up to Nantwich. We've planned about 70 miles through north Shropshire. Nice roads - for which we hope to have some better weather than last year!! We'd advise a passenger to help navigate the tulip maps - or there is always the option or following someone if you are on your own.
(3) In the evening we've booked a table at new Italian restaurant in Nantwich. The cost of the meal depends on your appetite - but the place is very good and prices very reasonable. There's plenty to do into the night in this picturesque town of timber-framed houses, but don't forget the next day.
(4) On the Sunday we take 10-15 minute trip to the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power
www.cpop.co.uk . Think of the Goodwood FOS but at £25 per head (normal gate price). Bentley Motors sponsor this event. It's a huge show on water, on 2 and 4 wheels - and more. Entry to this is INCLUDED in the Lancia Rally event price. Club committee member Lawrence Clift will be there with a large stand ready to welcome you on. Remember to show the event passes so we know who you are!
The price for the Lancia Rally event is £55 for members and £69 for non-members.
You get the track session, a roadbook, event mug, bonnet plaque, window cling and entry for the car and driver into Cholmondeley. We'll have prizes for the longest distance travelled etc etc as well.
We hope you agree with us that this is really excellent value and an ideal way to spend 2 days with your Lancia.
Places are limited, so please visit
www.lanciarally.com and sign up. We will not be allowed to squeeze in more cars at Curborough if you leave it too late
Many thanks, and we hope to see you soon!
Club Lancia Sport's Curborough Event (short version) Curborough
Cholmondeley Pageant of Power CPOP.