I was asked to post this. I was wrong about the F1 cars. It's probably
the same bunch I just saw at the CSRG event. CSRG had them running
just before and just after lunch. At the Wine Country event they are
consistently last on the schedule, obviously for reasons of showmanship.
I'm sure CSRG asked them their preference and they asked to go out
right before and after lunch. The startup ritual on those cars is so
extreme, they can probably only go thru the whole ritual once if they
do it that way. This way sounds like more work for them, just to keep
the fans glued to their seats till the end.
If anybody else on the list is going, look for me. I'll be in Group 4
#199, the Bourgeault F. Jr. most likely bringing up the rear. ;=)
Simon Favre
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Saturday, May 19, 2001
07:45 - Drivers Meeting (ARGH!)
08:30 - Practice Group 1 - 1914 - 1939 Sports and racing cars
08:55 - Practice Group 2 - 1947 - 1955 Sports Racing and GT cars
09:20 - Practice Group 3 - 1956 - 1962 GT cars
09:45 - Practice Group 4 - 1953 - 1963 Formula cars (F1, F2, FJR)
10:10 - Practice Group 5 - 1956 - 1964 Sports Racing cars
10:35 - Practice Group 6 - 1962 - 1967 GT cars under 2500cc
11:00 - Practice Group 7 - 1964 - 1975 FIA Sports Racing cars
11:25 - Practice Group 8 - 1962 - 1966 GT cars over 2500cc
11:50 - Practice Group 9 - 1966 - 1985 Historic Grand Prix cars
12:10 - 13:10 - LUNCH
12:25 - 12:55 - Parade and exhibition laps
13:15 - Qualifying race Group 1
13:40 - Qualifying race Group 2
14:05 - Qualifying race Group 3
5 minute break
14:35 - Qualifying race Group 4
15:00 - Qualifying race Group 5
15:25 - Qualifying race Group 6
5 minute break
15:55 - Qualifying race Group 7
16:20 - Qualifying race Group 8
16:45 - Qualifying race Group 9
17:00 - Parade for selected cars to Sonoma Winery
17:30 - Sonoma Valley Vintage Race Car Festival, Sonoma
Sunday, May 20, 2001
08:30 - Warmup Group 1 - 1914 - 1939 Sports and racing cars
08:50 - Warmup Group 2 - 1947 - 1955 Sports Racing and GT cars
09:05 - Warmup Group 3 - 1956 - 1962 GT cars
10 minute break
09:30 - Warmup Group 4 - 1953 - 1963 Formula cars (F1, F2, FJR)
09:50 - Warmup Group 5 - 1956 - 1964 Sports Racing cars
10:10 - Warmup Group 6 - 1962 - 1967 GT cars under 2500cc
10 minute break
10:35 - Warmup Group 7 - 1964 - 1975 FIA Sports Racing cars
11:00 - Warmup Group 8 - 1962 - 1966 GT cars over 2500cc
11:20 - Warmup Group 9 - 1966 - 1985 Historic Grand Prix cars
11:35 - 12:35 - LUNCH
11:50 - 12:25 - Parade and exhibition laps
12:45 - Feature race Group 1
13:15 - Feature race Group 2
13:45 - Feature race Group 3
14:15 - Feature race Group 4
14:45 - Feature race Group 5
15:15 - Feature race Group 6
15:45 - Feature race Group 7
16:15 - Feature race Group 8
16:40 - Feature race Group 9
17:15 - Champagne and awards
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