All 3 cars completed the Blyton trackday running spot on. Loads of fun laps and took the cars home in perfect running order. Dates for 2024 FCTDC trackdays there are Thursdays 14th March, 16th May, 11th July, 19th september. I'm hoping to get my other SIMCA Racecars ready to try out at one of them... one of my past circuit racers that has come back to me in a state less many of the best bits. Plan to run it with either 1442 SIMCA power or Honda CRX twin Cam.

Forgot to mention, Blyton Park Driving centre is a circuit built arouind the Old Blyton Airfield near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire and, as well as a popular trackday etc venue serves as sportscar manufacturer Ginetta's teat track.

finally back on the road...!!!

and outside mine...

The following morning at the Chesterfield Market car show...

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Wasn't quite the 'biggest turnout of club cars'... a few SIMCAS (including 4 of mine) and a couple of Talbots. We were in fact outnumbered by the MATRA and Alpine Renault Clubs' cars. All in all though a good event in spite of the local council messing us about re the venue.

Still needs work on electrics... it obviously had problems before it left the road judging by the 'bodgework' on the wiring. Once the interior is refitted should be ready for the road.

Having been sidelined while I did a major rebuild on my 1100 pickup, I've finally got back to completing this. Recently, it moved (just down the drive) under its own power for what I believe is the first time since 1984 when the then owner died.

Sunday 15th August.... Let's make it the biggest turnout of 'Club' vehicles in recent years...!!!???

This event is attracting huge interest from French car clubs/owners. We are hoping for a huge turnout of SIMCA, MATRA, Talbot and the related Chrysler etc cars. This coming Sunday, 8th August there is an 'Americana' day at the same venue. The organiser of these events has asked me to take something 'interesting and French' to that to publicise our event the following Sunday. I'll take the '70s/ '80s SIMCA racing team' outfit..... The SIMCA/Talbot pickup towing the Rallye 2 racer...on a French built trailer..!

arrangements are well in hand for The 'All French Car Day' on Sunday 15th August, Anything French is welcome, Old, relatively modern, standard, modified, barn find or anything in between. Our SIMCA, MATRA, Talbot etc display being a major part of the vent (let's not be outnumbered by the Renault, Peugeot, Citroen etc brigade..!!!) Our members owning Chrysler UK vehicles welcome too. I've been invited by the organisers to take an 'interesting' French car to stand at the 'Americana' event the previous Sunday with loads of publicity material for the French Car Day. I'll probably take the 1000 Rallye 2 'Youngtimer trophy' racecar which stands out in a crowd!! To make sure we have enough space allocated, if you are thinking of bringing a car, van etc. please let me know by pm or by email on scukmick@aol.com or phone 01246 200045. Autojumble pitches available too. I'll book our club a covered 'stall' area if enough inte rest??

The location for the event in chesterfield is now fixed. It will be at the Olympia House Antiques centre, Brimington Road, Chesterfield, S41 7UG. Near the Chesterfield train station and the town centre. Food and drink available on site and space for up to 200 cars. Other French car clubs are being invited but our display will be the centrepiece. Also opportunity to buy sell parts for 'our cars'. proceedings start from 09.00 on the morning of sunday 15th August. Let anyone else you know with a French car.... all welcome.

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And... photos from 2019 'Motorfest'

Impressive shot of Brocklehurst's showroom in the '50s judging by the Hillmans in there.

The March -April 2021 issue of our club mag, L'Aronde should be with members soon. Included i this issue are photos from French member Alexis Zaregradsky on the 'Traversee de Paris' and photos from the former dealership, Brocklehurst's here in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

and on the dragstrip...

and with Phil Hart's SIMCA racecar at a trackday at Santa Pod Retro Show..