12th to 18th June 2010 What cars are eligible? cost. In some cases - PDF document

12th to 18th June 2010

What cars are eligible? cost. In some cases we will have no option but to use more than All cars of a type first manufactured prior to 1981 are eligible to one hotel. Hotels are filled in the order which we receive your final enter but cars of a type first built after 1968 will only be eligible payments, but we do also need to maximise our occupancy so this for class awards.We would expect most cars to be from the sometimes influences the allocations. If you would like to compete fifties and sixties. Pre war cars will have their own special class. but are looking to economise we are quite happy to discuss with you an entry fee excluding the accommodation and evening meals. All cars should have a recognised Vehicle Identity Document, Early Marathon’s even saw some competitors taking a tent with issued by either the FIA or FIVA. If you haven’t already got an them, you may not want to economise to that extent and in most appropriate document we suggest that you start as soon as places we go you should be able to find perfectly acceptable possible as it can take a while. accommodation at reasonable prices. Do I need a Competition Licence? Insurance It is not necessary to have a competition licence, if you don’t have Most classic car policies can be extended to include participation one you may apply for a Regularity Rally Permit which is issued by in this type of event – we suggest you ask as soon as possible so the event organisers and valid for this event only. that there is time to resolve any queries that may arise.The main How difficult is the event? thing to stress to your insurance company is that it is a Regularity Once again the route instructions will be based upon the use of a Rally. If you have any difficulties please contact us and we will do tulip style route book for the majority of the route. It is not our our best to direct you towards companies that will cover intention to make the event difficult – we are aware of just how regularity rallies – often this can only be done as part of an hard it can be to maintain a 50kph average in some older cars. annual policy so it will be worth checking when you renew There will be a strong emphasis on the social side of the event whether you present company does offer regularity rally cover. and regular refreshment breaks will be included. Again like the Vehicle Identity Document the earlier you start this process the better and it will give you time to negotiate if What Happens if I Breakdown? necessary with the broker. As usual we will be ensuring that there are experienced mechanics available to assist should you breakdown.There will be Getting to the Event two vehicles providing this service, crewed as usual by the The start at Beaune is within easy reach of the Channel Banhams and Andy Inskip.The assistance they provide is not crossings and is centrally located for European competitors. For intended to be a substitute for good vehicle preparation. But, in those who wish to trailer their cars we'll arrange a trailer park the event of a breakdown they will do their very best to get you or for those who prefer the fly drive fly option transport from fixed or at least get you somewhere where more assistance can the UK will be available. be found. Can Friends and Family Join Me? Accommodation and Dining Although we do not actively encourage people to follow you Included within the entry fee is accommodation in a twin room for around this is possible. All we would ask is that your friends the duration of the event (seven nights).This package also includes avoid the regularity sections and that they do not act as a breakfast, lunch and evening meals on most days.We try to use the service crew – our regulations require that all work on the best available hotels in the areas that we are passing through but as competing car must either be carried out by the competitor sometimes we go to rural areas the standard of hotels will vary – themselves, our sweep crew or in an emergency a local garage star ratings are not always reliable! Upgrades to single rooms are may be used. A special “friends” package covering hotels and available for the payment of a supplement to reflect the additional meals is available on request.

ROUTE NOTES Now in its 22nd successful year, the Classic Marathon returns to France in 2010 with an exciting new route from the heart of the Burgundy to the Pyrénées. The event starts from the attractive medieval town of Beaune, which is within easy reach of the Channel crossings and is centrally located for European competitors. Following the formalities of scrutineering and documentation, crews have the opportunity to explore the beautiful old town centre, close to the Rally HQ hotel, before the evening get-together and Welcome Dinner in Beaune's famous Hospice Dieu. Ahead lies a week of enjoyable and competitive rallying on fabulous, All information is correct at time of going to press traffic-free, driving roads through spectacular scenery en-route to the (Jan 10) but changes may be made.The event’s grand ocean front finish in Biarritz, favoured as an exclusive programme for the event will be included in the summer retreat by the European aristocracy since Napoleonic times... Event Regulations. Day 1 (Sunday) Beaune to Valence sinuous roads which should provide an enjoyable few hour’s of competition as we make for Carcassonne and our overnight hotel, A mid morning start from the centre of Beaune sees crews heading within a stone’s throw of the imposing Cité Médiévale – a UNESCO out into the attractive farmland of the Bresse plains for the initial World Heritage Site. regularities on their way to lunch and a brace of tests at a new motorsport venue. (Distance - 400 km) The afternoon section then sees crews wend their way south Day 4 (Wednesday) Carcassonne to Luchon through the gently rolling hills of the Bugey and the Pays de Bièvre before skirting the dramatic limestone massifs of the Chartreuse Heading south from Carcassonne, we will soon be tackling little known and the Vercors as further competitive motoring brings us to our Cols, which not only offer great driving, but also the first dramatic first overnight halt in the traditional Monte Carlo Rally watering panoramas of snowy Pyrenean peaks. Soon we will be amongst them, hole of Valence. climbing to over 2000 metres to cross the highest passes of the Pyrénées-Orientales. (Distance - 360 km) After lunch, we explore more great rallying country in an often Day 2 (Monday) Valence to Millau neglected corner of France - called the Couserans - before dropping down to the sleepy spa town of Luchon (or Bagnères-de-Luchon as it We are quickly into the action today as crews head into the classic is now known) nestling in the high mountains, close to the Spanish French rallying heartland of the Ardèche and Cévennes. It is no border. surprise that this area has long been a favourite for rallyists combining superb views with a maze of lanes that are a real driver’s (Distance - 410 km) treat. Day 5 (Thursday) Luchon to Biarritz We spend the day enjoying some classic “Monte” sections, as well as tackling some newly unearthed finds - stunning roads you never It’s action from the word “Go” today as we knew existed! Emerging from these densely wooded hills in the late tackle a succession of climbs made famous by afternoon, the final sections trace a dramatic route through the the T our de France, including the Peyresoude, spectacular Gorges du Tarn to the bustling market town of Millau. (Distance - 430 km) Day 3 (Tuesday) Millau to Carcassonne Leaving Millau, crews head west along the attractive Vallée du Tarn before turning south to tackle a series of testing sections on the narrow lanes that thread their way through the remote hills of the Monts de Lacaune and the Monts de l’Espinouse. After crossing the Languedoc plain, we enter the Corbières region or “Cathar Country” in the afternoon.These vine-clad hills, crowned by ruined hilltop fortresses, hide a dense network of