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Sunday, May 20, 2018
Le Grand Prix Historique de Pau
Passing move in Bugatti race
The weekend after the Pau Grand Prix is the historic grand prix (more info here) and it's a very different atmosphere - much less intense and more of an exhibition than anything else. While the cars are obviously slower, they offer a better spectacle on the circuit; overtaking is possible (thanks to longer braking distance, no aerodynamics and cooperative drivers) and slip angles are a bit higher.
Parked outside the Palais Beaumont
Anyway, my wife and I went along on the Sunday and watched a few races and soaked up the atmosphere and we both enjoyed it. Like most of the locals we've talked to, I thought it was the better weekend as a spectator. Some pics.
I'm Scottish and based in Pau with my wife. I've been doing less flying lately but spend a lot of time outdoors hiking and cycling and hope to do some more skiing in the winter months.
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