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Euro ADRENALINE Blast 2009
07th to 14th June

What is the Euro Blast? Well its all in the name. A blast of a road trip that takes you across onto mainland Europe, to explore, revel, and drive your car as it was designed to be driven! To challenge your skills and resolve amongst like minded people who want to have a great time, and to discover some of the most incredible roads and scenery available.

We run these Euro Blasts every other year, each with its own theme: For this next adventure between the 07th & 14th June 2009 we are adding an extra twist? We understand that people like you not only like to drive your cars hard, to celebrate in the finer nuances of the information transmitted up from the black top, through the palms of your hands and the seat of your pants, but to also feel that pulse of adrenaline rushing through your veins from different activities.

So with that mind-set we now bring you the Euro ‘Adrenaline’ Blast!

The route through the tight and unrelenting switchbacks of the Pyrenees combined with the open and smooth fluency of the Alps will most certainly have you buzzing, but how about preparing your heart and mind for the adventure by spending a morning on a simply incredible little known race circuit? Which has the Pyrenees as its backdrop and the same new blacktop as that laid on Paul Ricards fine surface. Or becoming the ultimate stunt man (optional) who jumped seemingly to his death off the Dam in Goldeneye? This is the highest bungee jump in the world at 220m (780ft), and the longest at nearly 8seconds of free-fall, where you achieve a speed close to terminal velocity; 8seconds may not not sound much until you count it out, try it. You can see that we at Track Masters do speed in many different forms. If you are scared of heights, you can watch, enjoy some well earned R&R, explore the local passes, or go canyoning in a wetsuit with the new team of friends you have made.

Now you cannot tell us that does not have you salivating with intent? A daily hit of adrenaline from different pursuits that will keep you on your toes, keep you smiling and laughing with disbelief or wonder. Then there are the evening beers to sup as we all re-group and chatter about the day’s incredible adventure.




The Adrenaline Blast Journey

Day 1 – Rendezvous on Sunday 07th June in Pau, France.

Day 2 – Track attack. A morning spent on Pau Arnos Circuit, limbering up for the assault on the Pyrenees that afternoon. You will get a lunch prepared for you by the circuit. Then off you go through forests, along valleys floors, over rocky plateau’s and up and down many mountain passes; destination Ordessa Canyon.

Day 3 – After waking to a wonderful view of the Canyon, you head west to the coast, travelling over more excitingly demanding peaks, and along twisting passes. When you arrive by the surf in the afternoon, you can spend time on the beach or just in the bar.

Day 4 – Waving the sand goodbye, it is destination Nice, Cote d’Azur. An easy day, a little meandering and picturesque motorway followed by an absolutely stunning drive through the Gorges du Verdon (featured in many car magazines and on Top Gear), before joining the infamous Route Napoleon that will take you down towards the sea with Cannes in view, then along the Promenade des Anglais. A night out in the old province town of Nice awaits, with its many bars, restaurants and clubs.

Day 5 – Leaving Nice for the Col de Turini (Monaco WRC stages), and Europe’s highest mountain pass at over 2800m are just two of the long list of famous roads and tarmac rally stages you will tackle and delight in, with their long, steep and sinuous tarmac before rolling up in the historic Baroque town of Rivoli, just outside Turin.

Day 6 – A potentially nervous morning blast into Switzerland for the adrenaline hit of your lives, jumping off the Dam, with 8seconds of free-fall. Then after gathering your frazzled thoughts and arrested the shaking from the incredible ‘trip’ you have just completed you have two legendary Swiss passes before winding up near Interlaken, with the monster Eiger (3970m) and Jungfrau (4158m) mountains as your back drop. The smile fixed on your face, will, I very much doubt relent for some time.

Day 7 – You head north for Luxemburg, utilising the stages from the German WRC. We are staying in the centre of town, with inspiring views from the hotel terrace. The night spent in the city’s heart and party district.

Day 8 – Sadly it is time for home, but not before you have sampled the best and most deserted roads the French countryside has to offer.




Trip Packages & Costs


TWIN Traveller Option £1129 For 8 days, 7 nights, for One car and Two people sharing a Twin room, bed & breakfast, including 1 Track morning at Pau Arnos circuit. No Ferry.
Note: The price does not include Ferry, extra drivers on the Pau Arnos circuit (£15), and adrenaline sports, fuel or tolls. But will exclusively include a comprehensive Route Book, Hotel accommodation including breakfast, and the Track morning including lunch (one car, driver and passenger). Single occupancy £1099.


Single Euro Blasters: If you wish to travel alone and you would like to reduce the cost of the trip we can pair you up with another driver, where you will share accommodation. Please note that we cannot guarantee this option as it depends on the number of single travellers.

SINGLE Traveller Option £699each For 8 days, 7 nights, for Two cars and Two people sharing a Twin room, bed & breakfast, including 1 Track morning each at Pau Arnos circuit. No Ferry.
Note: The price does not include Ferry, adrenaline sports, fuel or tolls. But will exclusively include two comprehensive Route Books, Hotel accommodation including breakfast, and two driver Track morning tickets including two lunches.

Please contact Stormy or myself with your requirements. We are taking deposits of £150, and places will be limited.




Adrenaline Sports costs

The Dam bungee jump or rafting needs to be booked in advance.

Dam Bungee - 10 people or less E170, more than 10 jumping E135 (min weight 45kg, Max weight 110kg)
Dam Swing - 10 people or less E90, more than 10 swinging E70 (min weight 45kg, Max weight 120kg)
Canyoning - 10 people or less E115, more than 10 canyoning E85




Video Links

Bungee Jump videos:

YouTube - Goldeneye Bungee Jump off of the Verzasca Dam, Switzerland
YouTube - Extrem 007 Stunt Bungee Jump Verzasca Dam Goldeneye James Bond
YouTube - My Goldeneye 007 bungee jump!!
YouTube - Bungee Jump Verzasca Dam 2008

Pau Arnos videos: GTRO - Accueil Automobile

YouTube - Glubux en Evo 8 à Pau-Arnos Evo8
YouTube - Caterham Super Seven JPE sur le circuit de Pau-Arnos (64) Caterham
YouTube - F3 Car, Pau Arnos - Five Laps F2
YouTube - Thibault Pau Arnos GT3 Porsche GT3 and the Pink Panther, quite entertaining




The Recce's

We have carried out at this point two long Recce's, one more is planned. The first to see the incredible Pau Arnos Circuit, and meet the people behind the scenes, then to drive the Pyrenees routes. The second was to drive the last part of Day 3 and the first half of Day 4. The Swiss passes we know and love very well, and Luxemburg is favourite haunt for Euro Combo stop overs.

If you wish to read about the two recce's in detail, and see many more photo’s, please follow the two links:

First Recce - Track Masters.co.uk

Second Recce - Track Masters.co.uk



More photo’s in the Recce reports or the main Euro blast page at Track Masters.co.uk

stormy

Happy Christmas and a Euro blast in the new year

Stormy

p1doc

when is eurocombo coming out ,too much excitement in euroblast for me lol
martin

Stuart Knight

iTrader: (2)

Put me down for a twin, though passenger isn't conifrmed yet. Money to the usual account Stormy?

Are there any deals on ferries? What are you suggesting, Dover - Calais and drive, or the long ferry Portsmouth - Bilbao? Quite fancy 36 hours of no driving (and plenty of drinking) to start the holiday off!!

MarvSTi5

I just need to check my works diary when I go back on the 5th Jan 2009 and then I can say for sure - lets just say it would have to be something damn important to keep me away

Besides Stormy you need a in your rear view mirror to keep you going, n'est pas?

Right, now where's that damn start button again - oh yeah there it is

stormy

Thanks for confirming guys, believe me with the Euro Im losing sleep so with you guys confirming it eases the stress. If you wish to pay deposit use TM normal details please.

Ferrys hmmm, Speed Ferries have gone bust

Couple of options

1. Ferry to Bilbao, its a 2.5 hour drive to Pau from City. Then Calais Dover home.
2. Ferry to Cherbourg/Le Harve doesnt save much time and expensive
3. Tunnel/Ferry to Calais looking for something competitive
4. Ferry to St Malo (over night) tempting, saves 2 hours on trip think the Ferry leaves at 20:30 on the Saturday night.

Me Im thinking of Dover Calais on the Tunnel at the mo.

TonyG

I'm in so far...
Either a single room, or willing to share at the mo. Channel crossing - will have to check the options.

The Admiral

Happy New Year All

Not long to go now

Rog

stormy

Hope to be able to confirm prices next week

5 months to go

Happy new year to all

Stormy

Going 4 400bhp

iTrader: (2)

Hi Stormy i put my name down about this in the last thread you did and im still up for it so put my name down and let me know when i have to pay.

Ill go for the £999 option

stormy

Cheers Lee your on the list thanks for confirming room requirement too.

Confirmed Drivers (via deposit)

1. Admiral Evo VII
2. MRK 993 C2S
3. Labman STI 8
4. Stormy Spec C
5. Stuart Merc SL 600
6. Tony WRX


Stormy

Stuart Knight

iTrader: (2)

Hi Stormy

Deposit on it's way by eletronic transfer. I think I will probably take the Merc, depends on my seat cover though

Stu

stormy

Stu

Cool see you in june, Seat Cover PMSL

Stuart Knight

iTrader: (2)

showing my age with CB talk LOL

OH, and it's a 600SL not an SL 500!!!! Like calling yours a GL

stormy

Stu amended 600, GL insult accepted

Stuart Knight

iTrader: (2)

ROFLMAO

Just noticed it's my 10th anniversary of being on Scoobynet, how sad does that make me?

MarvSTi5

Stormy,

I'm in mate - just remind me ref payment details, ie how to pay! Seem to remember paying direct from my bank a/c?

It'll be me on my own (Missus is going to see Take That over the same period so can't make it, that has a bearing on what car I now get ) - looking to share a twin room (not sure if Paul Scooby66 is going this year, not heard from him for a while, but will chase - if not him, anyone else as long as they don't snore!!)

1. Admiral Evo VII
2. MRK 993 C2S
3. Labman STI 8
4. Stormy Spec C
5. Stuart Merc SL 600
6. Tony WRX
7. Marv ????

Something to look forward to

MRK

Great to see so many regualr faces.

Prices have now been confirmed, see the top of the thread.

Rock on June

stormy

Confirmed Drivers (via deposit)

1. Admiral Evo VIII RS (happy to share)
2. MRK 993 C2S
3. Labman STI 8
4. Phil B ????
5. Stormy Spec C (happy to share)
6. Stuart Merc SL 600
7. Tony WRX
8. Track Man Evo IX GT (happy to share)
9. Marv ???? (happy to share)

Blimey thanks for your support

Stormy

stormy

Confirmed Drivers (via deposit)

1. Admiral Evo VIII (Happy to share)
2. Labman STI 8
3. Mrk 993 C2S
4. Mark TVR Griffith 500
5. Marv STI (happy to share)
6. Phil B & Girlfriend tbc
7. Stormy & Hugh Spec C
8. Stu Merc SL 600
9. Tony H WRX
10. Trackman Evo IX GT

Stormy

MarvSTi5

Spoke to Paul (Scooby66) and he won't be coming with us this year as he's spent all his money on his garden (it does look very good I hasten to add).

Tony- if you want to share a twin room mate

Stormy - I need to know how and when you want the deposit, please email me details

stormy

marv been emailing you ntl account is that wrong?

Rog is after sharing a room matey, as are Tony G and Terry B if they come along

Keith and Tony H have already agreed to share a twin

So Paul would rather look at gnomes rather than the pyrennes shame that

Stormy

stormy

Drivers (Confirmed via deposit) and accom so far

Admiral & Gritchie Evo VIII RS/Evo VI
Mark TVR Griffith 500
Marv
Mrk 993 C2S
Phil B & Girlfriend tbc
Phil & Chris STI 8
Stormy & Hugh Spec C
Stu SL600
Track Man & Tony H Evo IX GT/WRX
Tony G STI

20 Weeks to go

Bungy we have 2 volunteers so far :-)

MarvSTi5

Stormy - NTL account has long gone, but it has been a while since our last blast. Will PM you new email address

Happy to share with any of the three mentioned, seeing as how I know them all - just let me know who before I end up paying more coz I'm on my own !! lol

Better get a car sorted I suppose or I'll be doing it in my Mondeo !!

stormy

Marv cheers for PM

Tony G may also be up to share

TonyG

Certainly am up for sharing. Providing its single beds.

MarvSTi5

Tony G - ok mate we'll share and it is single beds, trust me !! lol

Let me know so I can go ahead and book

stormy

Tony and Marv PMSL

Single beds all the way eh!

Marv dont forget your uniform

MarvSTi5

Do you want me to bring the maids or the nurses uniform?? lol

TonyG

Deposit will be in the post in the next day (as soon as I can get some stamps).