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Flames are not essential, but definitely an added attraction.

Sorry, I'm afraid my internet filters weren't working when I made my posting.  I had no intention to comment upon anyone's character.

I simply wished to say: I am aware of that car and it is not for me.

Regards,

Edmund

Looks like it's free as well.  I'll take it.

Hi, looking for a 2CV race car.  Please contact me with details.

Thanks, Ed

edmund @ drake-lee.co.uk

Well, I was doing that thing where you put your name into Google and see what you get back... after a few references to Sir Francis Drake (no relation, although interestingly his father was apparently called Edmund) I found myself being discussed on this very forum, back in 2010.

I can confirm that the rather grandly-titled Chief Medical Officer (otherwise probably known as "only doctor at the circuit") was meant to be me.  I imagine that having volunteered to cover the weekend several months beforehand, I found myself on-call at work instead.

Neil is right, I was going to university at the time I bought his 2CV racer - but that was the first undergraduate degree, in Information Systems, which I was doing while I had my brief 2CV career.  I sold my 2CV in 2003 before going off travelling around the USA for 5 months prior to starting another five years at university studying medicine.

Understandably this extended life as a student rather scuppered my finances for racing.  These days I mostly attend races as either a spectator or as a doctor in the rescue team - usually at Thruxton or Brands Hatch.  However, I'm currently assembling a Mk1 VW Scirocco for hillclimb/sprint (maybe racing if I can find a suitable series) and I'm hoping to get my race licence back.

I remain a member of 2CVGB and would be interested in driving a 2CV next year if anyone needs another driver.