2009 MSA EUROCLASSIC A French Foray
Newsletter No 3
3 August 2009
We are pleased to attach the latest information regarding the 2009 MSA Euroclassic.
Final information - route books, passes, ferry tickets (where applicable) etc will be sent out approximately 10 days before the event. Please let us know if you have any questions.
The schedule for the event has now been finalised, with a couple of minor amendments. Instead of a coffee stop at the Pic du Midi, this will now be in Isaba, as during the survey it was established that the additional time and mileage added by visiting this venue would have meant that our arrival time at the Pau Arnos Circuit would have been much later. The proposed visit to Courvoisier has been changed to Hennessy, as Courvoisier only allow groups of 15 people for security reasons, meaning it would have taken most of the day to get everyone through.
ENTRY LIST
The entry list is available in the restricted area of the website.
One is also shown in the public area, but only shows names and vehicles.
MAPS
The following maps may be useful for the event, but are not essential:
| Spain | 442 Espagne (Cantabria area) | 1:400 000 |
| 572 Asturias, Cantabria | 1:250 000 | |
| 144 Pyrenees Occidentals | 1:250 000 | |
| France | 534 Aquitaine | 1:200 000 |
| 521 Pays de Loire | 1:200 000 | |
| 518 Centre | 1:200 000 | |
| 541Ile de France | 1:200 000 | |
| Michelin Atlas Routier | Covers whole of France |
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
If there is anything you would like to make the event doctor aware of prior to travelling on the event, please send the details to the Organisers in a sealed envelope marked “Confidential – Euroclassic Medical Information” and we will pass this to Dr Stuart Hateley prior to the event. Please include an e-mail/telephone number in case Stuart needs to contact you.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
Please advise the organisers if you have any special dietary requirements, eg. Vegetarian, as soon as possible using the contact details below.
DOCUMENTATION & ELIGIBILITY CHECKS 
These will take place at the Plymouth Novotel, Marsh Mills, Plymouth PL6 8NH between 10.00 hours and 14.00 hours on Sunday 6th September, situated at the end of the A38 dual carriageway as you enter Plymouth.
The Ferry Terminal is about 3 miles away on the same side of Plymouth.
The map shows the hotel indicated with a blue square.
The checks at this location are not compulsory, but are strongly recommended to reduce delay on arrival at Vitoria Gasteiz, where the checks can also be carried out.
FERRY DEPARTURE DETAILS
Your ferry ticket (if applicable) will be sent to you with your final instructions, route book, passes etc. approximately one week prior to the event. The ferry departs at 16.00 hours on Sunday 6th September (arriving 12.30 hours the following day). You should arrive at the port no later than 45 minutes prior to the departure time.
EVENT CONTACT NUMBERS
During the event, the telephone numbers that you may require are:
These will be also shown on the reverse of your passes when they are issued.
BREAKDOWN ASSISTANCE
Participants are reminded that only breakdown assistance is included with the event. Please ensure you have sufficient additional cover in place to repatriate your vehicle should this be necessary. Event breakdown cover will be in place from Santander on Monday 7th September to the finish at Versailles on Friday 11th September.
CRASH HELMETS
During the most recent event recce, we have been advised that participants wishing to drive the Pau Arnos Circuit MUST wear crash helmets. There are no restrictions on the type of helmet and some helmets will be available to borrow at the circuit.
OFFICIAL WELCOMES
Detailed information regarding Official Welcomes throughout the route will be issued at documentation.
F3 EXPERIENCE
For participants who have expressed an interest in taking part in the F3 Experience at Pau Arnos circuit, we hope to be able to accommodate everyone, time permitting.
You will be required to complete the necessary Circuit Management paperwork as this is not a part of the Euroclassic insurance cover with regard to any damage to the venue and F3 circuit cars.
The charge of 100 Euros for the session must be by cash directly to the Circuit Management. For your information the “seat width” in the circuit cars is about 450 mm (18”).
BUSES AND SECURITY
Full details will be given in the final newsletter.
We look forward to welcoming you to the event.
