Spa 25hr Race 2006 Photo Gallery

 

 

 

25hr Fun Cup at Spa-Francourchamps in Belgium, 8-9 Jul 2006.

 

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Loading up for the outbound journey.

Stop off at FAB's cafe on the A2 for a nice cup of Tea.

Preparing the Car before the Thursday Test Sessions.

Briefing post first test session.

Second test session was a little bit wet! The Car making its way up Eau Rouge.

A little ajustment to the tyre pressures then off out again.

Whirlybird being chased around La Source.

Whoops, it is a bit tight around La Source.

The engine compartment gets the once over during the after flight checks!

Another driver debrief.

The Cars waiting to enter the circuit for Qualifying.

Whirlybird leading a pack up the pit lane exit at Eau Rouge.

Ooooops, one of the German contingient has a misshap at the to of Eau Rouge.

Whirlybird battling for position.

Pete gets nice cup of Tea while carrying out pre-race preparations.

Paul and Dave change the drive shafts before the race.

Paul on his back, as usual!!!!

Well will you look at that, Massimo seeing Aliens!!!

Paul and Dave change brake discs and pads in preparation for the race.

Tim has his 5 minutes of fame, being interviewed by Chris Hartley for the Raceworld TV coverage.

The Brothers Grim! Pete and his brother Steve pose for a picture for Mum.

A view down the Formula One pit lane.

Car 109 with some of its stablemates.

Another view down the pit lane prior to the start of the race.

Whirlybirds very own STIG!!

Preparing for the night stage!

A view down the pit lane at night.

The TV crew filming Dave catching some Zs during the night.

Waiting for Massimo to bring the Car in for a driver change with Dennis.

Keith strapped in ready to go during the night stage.

Whirlybird being chased down the Formula One pit straight.

Whirlybird chasing a pack.

A French ladies team running out of 'Girl Power' right in front of the Formula One pits. A team of US drivers pushed her to the finish, very gallant.

Massimo at the finish, being congratulated by the rest of the Team.

The Car stands at the finish, in one piece for a change.

The 2006 driver lineup.

The car and crew back home being interigated by Pete's wife, Helen.

 

 

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