stwat
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Oct 29, 2009 19:07:56 GMT
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1992 190E 1.8 manual
1989 300SE Low mileage LuxoBarge
1988 190e 2.6. 1988 190 2.3-16 Cosworth
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luckygti
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I need to try harder!
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Oct 29, 2009 20:31:30 GMT
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That is a rather typical sign of the times we live in  Shame gutless politicians exist everywhere outside the UK as well. I'd drag them round on a piece of rope behind Jenson's car personally! Sorry, rant over  |
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Hitch
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Oct 29, 2009 20:49:58 GMT
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Thats ridiculous, its been used since 1950, I highly doubt anyone that lives there has done so since before it first started therefore the neighbours chose to live next to a race track and in my opinion don't have the right to complain about it.
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Ed
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Oct 29, 2009 21:17:50 GMT
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Oct 29, 2009 21:30:33 GMT
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signed
i heard rumours of this the other day, but didnt think anything could happen so fast!
FFS, who was there first - the track or the locals!
I'll be gutted if this holds. I have plans to get out there over the next year to see cars hauling up through eau rouge
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Oct 29, 2009 21:32:49 GMT
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`state
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Oct 29, 2009 21:42:44 GMT
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signed.I really cant believe this.What a bunch of usless retards these people must be.
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Look at all the plastic people who live without a care.Try to sit with me around my table,but never bring a chair.
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dclane
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Oct 29, 2009 22:13:20 GMT
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Signed. If they looked at the income lost for the region they wouldn't have done this. Very short-sighted.
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Current vehicle collection:
2006 Saab 9-3 Aero convertible - in mid-life crisis yellow
No new retro as yet ... all attempts to sneak one onto the drive have failed.
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Oct 29, 2009 22:17:23 GMT
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shocking,but just goes to show other countries suck like our one does.
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stwat
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Oct 29, 2009 22:23:44 GMT
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To be fair, lots of the residents who live round there have put out this statement in defense of the circuit.
We are an association of people who live near the track of Spa-Francorchamps and we want to confirm that we are not disturbed by the permanent work of the circuit. Could you make known our petition to your members? What do we want ? We want to be sure that the Spa-Francorchamps racing-track can continue to work for the economical future of our country !Since the last publication of the Belgian State Council, too many people think that all the persons living in Francorchamps and all around are disturbed by the noise and are against the circuit , this is not right. We are not deaf with criticisms when those are founded and justified. Our association respects all democratic initiatives, including, those defended by minorities. It’s usual that : « We follow the majority » We really feel more and more attacked by the bad publicity, the false or directed figures, that certain badly disposed people spread everywhere. “The most beautiful circuit of the World” is a real economic tool, which gives work to a significant amount of people and makes a lot of publicity and a dynamic and qualitative image of Belgium all around the world. We are for the continuity of the circuit, and that passes by an optimal exploitation and we will fight to preserve it, we are sorry for the people who don’t agree to be integrated into the local life !
So i don't think it's many locals objecting. Probably just people who have holiday homes there and spend no more than a month each year there!!!
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Last Edit: Oct 29, 2009 22:25:39 GMT by stwat
1992 190E 1.8 manual
1989 300SE Low mileage LuxoBarge
1988 190e 2.6. 1988 190 2.3-16 Cosworth
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Oct 29, 2009 22:54:59 GMT
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www.spa-francorchamps.be/en07/reportages/reportages.phpnowt on there and a friend in the trade says that they (spa) lost a court case to do with noise regs - bit like here they were fined and the limit went down to 105 but the reportage is saying that 2010 events still are going on (you can book f1 tickets already......)
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matto
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Oct 29, 2009 23:55:31 GMT
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I was pretty shocked when I first read this.... but there doesn't appear to be much more official information on the web to substantiate any of the claims of such a massive ban, although I will instantly sign the petition if I were to see anything |
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Last Edit: Oct 29, 2009 23:56:48 GMT by matto
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Looks like the last word hasn´t been had yet....The future of Spa-Francorchamps on the F1 racing calendar is in serious jeopardy after the news that the local Council of State has decided to suspend the track’s license until 2026. The news comes a blow as it remains a favourite of many fans and drivers alike. A new permit was issued to the track in 2007 however the permit came with the condition that the track owners would carry out an environmental impact study having received complaints from locals about noise from the track. According to PitPass, the Council of State has now declared that the work done to the track is seriously inadequate and incomplete and they have therefore decided to revoke the circuit’s license for 17 years. “Since the filing of the complaint, the situation has changed,” circuit director Pierre-Alain Thibaut told Lesoir. “The circuit has worked hard to reduce noise and relations with local residents has improved. “It is a difficult situation, however we have made commitments vis-a-vis a range of people and we must comply on pain of having to pay damages. “We will challenge the government and organise a dialogue with the board of residents.”
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Y'know what. I want this to stand.
Why? I want all motor racing based industry to depart Belgium as a result. I want every motor racing fan's Euro that used to land in the pockets of local hotels, supermarkets, taxi drivers, filling stations and other businesses to run to the hills and never come back. In fact, I want the whole region round Spa to experience the kind of economic deprivation as a result of this that you'd expect from anywhere that the local major industry has disappeared. And I want the locals to be in NO DOUBT that the fault lies 100% with the NIMBYs who started it all.
That way when they come for Silverstone, Brands Hatch, Magny-Cours or the Nurburgring the locals will look at Spa and think "That could be us" before responding with a mighty "SOD OFF!".
I grew up not too many miles from Silverstone. I know just how much industry relies on the customers a track brings.
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"Jeremy Clarkson, a man we motor enthusiasts need on our side like Lewis Hamilton's F1 car needs a towing ball and a Sprite Musketeer" My motor |
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Oct 30, 2009 10:25:33 GMT
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Ah yes you're all forgetting Spa's other industry:  Went there for work, went around the factory not the track :-( |
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r1173
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Oct 30, 2009 10:42:47 GMT
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Signed.
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Oct 30, 2009 12:27:30 GMT
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Ahhhh, Spa.  |
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Oct 30, 2009 16:49:15 GMT
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signed - havnt had the oportunity to go so would really want to at some point
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Oct 30, 2009 17:17:20 GMT
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Utterly ridiculous.  Twunts.  |
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Oct 30, 2009 17:27:29 GMT
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Shame gutless politicians exist everywhere outside the UK as well. I'd drag them round on a piece of rope behind Jenson's car personally! 
