Race Day at Magny Cours

We wrapped up in lots of layers as the weather has been really cold so far this trip and today was no exception. There was a bit of sun but it didn't last long. the circuit is only half an hour from here so was an easy ride in with the usual mounting excitement as more and more bikes and other traffic filled the road as we got nearer the circuit. We parked up easily on a kerb and found places in a stand on the last corner with a view of the finishing line.

Magny Cours is a great circuit, modern, with good access and facilities. There are dozens of stands, entry to which is included in the standard ticket price. No-one sits on the ground. Why can't Donington do the same? The only criticism I have is the lack of large screens. There are only two though our chosen seats gave us a view of one of them.


The racing was quite good particularly the Super Stocks and the second WSB race. Bayliss won the championship after coming third in the first race and Pitt won the Supersports race and championship. It was pretty cold sitting and watching as our stand caught the bitter wind. I don't think any of us were particularly sorry when it finished and we could set off back. LB and I are now safe and warm in the B&B while the other three head north to Tours. Hope they don't get too cold & arrive safe.

Tomorrow we venture further south to the Auvergne. We won't have wifi in our gite so further updates will have to wait till we find a McDonalds!