ROYAL MOTOR UNION
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS CIRCUIT.
Belgium
                                   1st  2rd 3th 4th   MAY 2003

Once again we are again privileged to have been invited by “Royal Motor Union” to  race at this world  famous circuit in BELGIUM in the beautiful countryside of the ARDENNES, at the SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS International Road Circuit.

This is an International Historic race weekend, and an appropriate National “A” or  International Licence  will be required, Eligible licences will carry the EEC blue badge marked “valid throughout the EU. 
The circuit length is 6.940 Km,  Classes will be allocated subject  to  the entries received (Please inform us of your normal competing class and number).

RACE’s
Euro   MG - Triumph - Austin Healey - Morgan -  &  British sports Car Challenge
British Sports Car Challenge  for: The MG Team Cars / Jaguar EC   XK120/140/150, 
                                                             Plus British Sports Cars by invitation. 
SPA Historic  Sports, GT, Saloons  Enduro Race... IN TWO PARTS, run Saturday & Sunday.
	(All cars to run on tyres as per your normal championship regulations)

PROJECT DE TIMING (Schedule) all timings are approximate.
	Arrival/Parking in paddock 	  Thursday	08.00 hrs
	Open practice GT & Group C			14.50 hrs > 15.50hrs
	Open practice GT & Touring Cars			17.00 hrs > 18.00 hrs					
	MG / Jaguar Qualifying 	  	  Friday 	09.00 hrs > 09.30 hrs       
	Enduro Free practice                                                    15.00 hrs  > 15.30 hrs  
	Enduro Qualifying 	                Saturday	09.00 hrs > 09.30hrs		 
	MG Jaguar Race			              11.05 hrs > 11.35 hrs (30mins)
	Euro - MG Triumph Qualifying          	              12.50  hrs  > 13.20  hrs (30mins)	
	Enduro  Race (part 1)		                            17.00 hrs > 18.30 hrs (90mins)
	Enduro  Race (part 2)            	Sunday	              09.00 hrs > 10.30 hrs (90mins)
	Euro  - MG / Triumph Race	                            11.00  hrs > 11.30 hrs (30mins)
 
Eligible Cars British Sports & Saloon Car)
M.G. and  British sports  cars of the period are eligible eg. M.G.'s, AUSTIN HEALEY, ASTON  MARTIN, CATERHAMS, GINETTA,  TRIUMPH TR's, MORGANS, JAGUAR Etc. Plus other interesting Classic Cars, By invitation.
	The race is open to 65 starters..... ( for practice we can run 75 cars)   Just think 65 British  cars on a rolling  start, what a spectacle!!  	
All entries are subject to Final Selection and Acceptance by the co-ordinator on behalf of the organisers. Acceptance will be notified as soon as possible after receipt of entry form. And the entry list will close on the  receipt of seventy entries.  The more time to make ferry bookings the better, so it is advisable to get your application in as soon as possible. 
Due to the large entry, we may not  be unable to use your normal competition number.  Numbers will be allocated on a one to one hundred basis by the organisers. (If possibly we will use your standard number)

Please present your car in the spirit of the year of manufacture and in keeping with your normal race championship class structure regulations. We will again have our own scrutineer and he will be checking all cars for compliance with your normal race championship regulations.  M.G.'s to co-ordinate with Barry Sidery-Smith, and all other competitors with their competition secretary or co-ordinator, Or Barry for final clarification.
  
FERRY CROSSING  
There are various sea routes to use. Those in the north can use HULL/ROTTERDAM. For most people we recommend.... DOVER/CALAIS....this is the cheapest route or........ HARWICH/ HOOK VAN-HOLLAND .   On the new Seacat 3 Hour crossing.    Or for those of you in the North.......Hull / Rotterdam.....Dover/Calais--Spa  219 miles....Harwich/Hook-- 169 miles...Hull/Rotterdam--Spa  150 miles....

FERRY BOOKINGS. 
For the very best service and discounts Contact:      SIMON   or   JOHN   @   MST TRAVEL  ......
	www.msttravel.com
.Banbury   TEL: +44 (0)1295-278748         FAX: +44 (0)1295-271753             (BOOK EARLY)
	 And Quote Ref:   BARRY’ SIDEWAY’S / SPA.......................
 
Simon     Comes  highly recommended he specialises in sorting out ferry bookings for many Motor Sport functions.  Just tell him what car/motor home you have,   if you are towing a trailer, and when you wish to travel (it is best to travel in the wee small hours as this is much cheaper)  and he will sort out all your travel arrangements at very favourable prices. 
 
CUSTOMS
Following previous year's experiences. We  recommend that you make sure that your race car has a number plate front and rear, and carry the log book relating to the race car. Also ensure you have your driving licence and both log book and insurance papers for your tow vehicle. Please make sure that you carry a complete photo copy set of all your documents. 
	You will need to present your normal driving licence along with your competition licence at signing on.
	If you follow the above recommendations, you should have a trouble free passage through customs. 

HOTEL'S /CAMPING
A list of Hotels and campsites etc. can be  obtained if required, by telephoning the BELGIUM TOURIST BOARD.  These are not as expensive as in the UK, and normally offer good value for money. The average Bed/Breakfast Hotel in the SPA area, is normal cheaper than the UK..  Camping is permitted at the circuit, but the ground is a little rough.  Alternatively there is a  campsites approx 200mts from the main entrance with showers etc  which you may find more appealing.

HEALTH ADVISE FOR “TRAVELLERS” ABROAD
We recommend that prior to your journey that you obtain from your local main post office the Government booklet “ Health advise for Travellers “ which includes FORM E111 (Your passport to Free or Reduced-cost emergency medical treatment in Europe) The form at the back of this booklet should be completed by each person travelling, this should then be validated by the post office with their stamp. Please keep this form with your passport at all times, And lets hope that you never require this form.
 ENTRY FEE.
Euro MG - Triumph-Austin Healey-Morgan & British sports Car Challenge
	                THE ENTRY FEE IS £250.00 Stirling        or           380 Euros 
British Sports Car Challenge          THE ENTRY FEE IS £250.00 Stirling        or           380  Euros 

SPA Historic  Sports, GT, Saloons Enduro Race..
                                                      THE ENTRY FEE IS.... PART ONE £ 410.00         Stirling  or   600 Euros
                                                    PART ONE & PART  TWO        £ 615.00        Stirling  or   900 Euros
BOOKING BY FAX IS  ACCEPTABLE (Please fax the first page only of the entry form only), 
 
BUT ENTRIES WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED UNTIL YOUR CHEQUE AND ORIGINAL ENTRY FORM  HAVE BEEN RECEIVED TOGETHER WITH YOUR S.A.E..  

SHOULD YOUR  ENTRY NOT BE SUCCESSFUL DUE TO AN OVER SUBSCRIBED LIST, THE  CO-ORDINATORS WILL NOTIFY ALL DRIVERS WHO HAVE NOT  GAINED AN ENTRY,  AT THEIR EARLIEST.
  
 This is a fantastic circuit in a superb setting... and it's a privilege to be invited to race there. If you're even only considering entering........ consider no more!  Get your entry off now, for it's an experience not to be missed. Remember we all go there by the special invitation of “Royal Motor Union”. And don’t forget that there are other Classic Races  on All 3 Days, that our passes will allow us to watch.
	We should be extremely grateful for their invitation.

	Regards...............Barry (Sideways) Smith.
 
CONTACT:

	BARRY SIDERY-SMTH
41 GRASMERE,  WAY, BYFLEET VILLAGE, WEST BYFLEET, SURREY.  KT14 7BY
	TEL/FAX: +44(0)1932-348466