Italia-Sardinia 2006 Sportscar Challenge
24-29 September
Bulletin 2 – 23rd May
The 2006 route recce has now been completed and 2500km of the most amazing roads will face the competitors on the Italia-Sardinia in the last week of September.
Sardinia has just too many incredible smooth tarmac roads, absolutely perfect for an endurance rally. For this reason the planned off road sections have been left out. That said, the Italia-Sardinia 2006 five day route will still be one of the most demanding sportscar challenges to date.
Many participants enjoy Guild of Motor Endurance events for the tour element, for 2006 it’s a wonderful opportunity to see so much of this beautiful Italian island of Sardinia. Five adventurous days will be a really pleasant way to spend an mediterranean touring holiday.
Please bear in mind that the entry fee increases on the 1st June. If you haven't already entered, or are undecided, it’s time to make your mind up. This is really not the one to miss.
If you are entering, you will need to book your overnight return ferry to Sardinia. The ideal crossing is with Moby Lines from Genova to the Port of Olbia in Sardinia. Depart 23 Sept 22.00, return 29 Sept 22.00. Book on-line: Moby Lines:
www.mobylines.de Booking ferry by telephone: 0049 611-14020. However, if this crossing to Olbia becomes fully booked other crossings to Sardinia are available with alternative companies.
Having one hotel for five nights (bed, breakfast and evening meal included) means there won’t be any need to carry luggage in the car. The hotel is also by the sea with a bar, restaurant, and pool to recover in each evening. As for the weather, it's going to be hot.
We have had enquiries from drivers wishing to enter, requiring co-drivers/navigators, if you are interested please let us know and we will put you in contact.
The following is a list of entries received as at the 23rd May, a further ten entries have verbally confirmed, so there are still places available.
Robert Bousfield / D Hardaker – TRAC – SS100 – Jaguar - 4235
Martin Buckland / TBA – Sylva – Phoenix - Mazda Rotary 3 – 3500
Charles Sterling / Paul Boyd – Sylva – Striker - Mazda Rotary 2 - 2300
Wyn Gray / Robert Langan – Westfield – Sei - Ford Zetec – 1997
Harold Jennings / Mai Jennings - Robin Hood - Super Spec - Rover T – 1994
Gordon Hick / Brad Snow – Fisher – Fury - Zetec Ford – 1988
James Miles / Roger Turner – Sportster – Sevenesque - Ford turbo – 1998
Francie Clarkson / Clare Owen – Caterham – Ford – 1998
Martin Wood / Fenwick Boudry – Marlin – Cabrio – Ford Pinto - 1998
Chris Handley / Berry Draycup – Quantum - 2x2 – Ford – 1905
Chris Shanahan / Maggie Gough – Caterham – Seven - Rover K – 1800
Jon Carroll / Sandra Carroll – Caterham – SV – Rover K – 1800
Ian Hyne / Guy Meisl – Quantum – Extreme - Ford – 1600
Reuben Alcock / Caroline Alcock – Westfield – SE – Ford – 1598
Paul Creighton / Julie Creighton – Caterham - Super Seven - Rover K – 1400
John Reeve / David Earp – Smart – Roadster – Mercedes – 699 turbo
Guild of Motor Endurance
Secretary: Carol Bury, 10 Coronation Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 3DA.
tel/eve: 01386 45556 mobile 07739 173995
carol@annbury.freeserve.co.uk
or, tel/fax (day) 01386 861400
for more information:
www.guildofmotorendurance.co.uk