Calais had been the start of our timed stages, and was also the end. The results were set, Cannonballers could relax and relive some of the enploits of the last few days;
Leg 1 - Sandown to Dover
Leg 2 - Calais to Lake Garda
Leg 3 - Lake Garda to Bratislava
Leg 4 - Bratislava to Budapest and the Famous Hungaring
Leg 6 - Budapest to Berlin
Leg 7 - Berlin to Antwerp
Leg 8 - Antwerpto Calais
Leg 9 - Dover to Oatlands Park, Surrey
What week, 3000 miles, 10 countries, fabulous parties, 1 dead Ferrari, 10 speeding fines amongst the 55 entries (Fastnet 993 zero!) and some impressive results in the daily breathaliser. Steve Mac in the Merc SL55 won the award for failing the test every day and Bruce from Godspeed for being over 5 times over the limit on the final morning. "Blow Me", the guys doing the daily breathalisers did a fantastic job in making sure that no cars left the morning checkpoint until the driver was within the limit.
The final run up from Dover gave a fantastic opportunity to get some of the cars into convoy for the drive and share some final driving moments. Godspeed exercised their blue flashing lights, and drivers swapped order in the sedate convoy to get as many of the cars on the Godspeed video camera as possible.
A Fantastic event, an amazing week, new friends, shared experiences and for Fastnet 993 thoughts turn to next year and perhaps an addition to the car collection for the 2008 Cannonball.
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