The Saint Saturnin Classic British Welcome

Courtesy of www.classicbw.org

The village of Saint Saturnin is situated on the main Northern entry to Le Mans, about fifteen minutes from the Circuit. Because of the tremendous popularity of the Le Mans 24 Hour Race with the British and other Nationalities arriving in classic and sports cars, the event, held in the grounds of the “Val de Vray” has become a highlight of the Le Mans week and amazingly, celebrates its own tenth birthday this year. The objective of the St Saturnin Classic British Welcome is to provide a rendezvous and relaxing welcome point for those arriving, or those already in Le Mans, to take a breather from the Circuit and or the City.

The organisers of the now familiar and very popular Classic British Welcome are pleased to announce that their partners for 2011 are the Jaguar Drivers’ Club, theJaguar Enthusiasts’ Club and L’Amicale Jaguar de France who will be along to help CBW celebrate the 50th Anniversary of E-Type.

Each year the event is themed on a specific marque, former years have included Jaguar, Porsche, Lotus, Aston Martin, Healey and Guests of Honour have included Jan Lammers, Derek Bell, Sir Stirling Moss, Johnny Herbert, Paul Frère, Michael Salmon and Jean Bloxham. For the 2011 edition our guest of honor will be the grand-homme of French sportscar racing - Henri Pescarolo. Within the site there will be restaurants, bars, picnic areas, boutiques, an exhibition of the featured marque, plus models, photographs, ACO Ticket Office, an air conditioned cinema, free car wash, Meguiars Car Care, live music and lots more!

The event, with free entrance and parking, is held all day Friday 11th June and the Saturday morning 12th June 2010. Average figures for visitors are about 4,000 and classic and sports cars around 1000.

Saturday morning at 08.00 am (to be confirmed) sees the assembly and departurel of the Motor Racing Legends “Classic Cavalcade” en route for their tour of the 24H Le Mans circuit –a fabulous collection of ex Le Mans et Le Mans type cars - not to be missed! Photographers will find this a brilliant opportunity to capture some close up photographs of these rare and spectacular ex Le Mans and Le Mans type cars. Remember a warm and friendly welcome is extended to all classic and classic sports cars and their occupants all day Friday 10th and Saturday morning 11th June 2010. For further information see the website www.classicbw.org.

Contacts and further information:

Association Saint Saturnin Classic British Welcome, Centre du Val de Vray- Rue de l’Eglise, F-72650 Saint Saturnin, France

Or contact direct:

John Curtis, E-Mail: j.curtis@9online.fr, Phone: +33-(0)243 890 483