Husband
and wife team, John and Nicky Walsh, compete successfully on
rallies and together they organise “The French Revolution” rally
event.
They campaign either a 1928 Lea Francis mainly on VSCC rallies,
or a 1955 TR2 on Continental events, so are well aware of all
the demands on the driver, navigator and car.
In 1996 Conquest Events was formed with the philosophy of organising
an historic rally event that combined traditional regularity
rallying with delightful hotels, outstanding scenery and places
of interest.
Today, Conquest’s French Revolution
Rally is designed to provide interesting and challenging routes,
into which are woven non-timed sections and a chance to admire
rural France. Each day there are several Café Controls,
where crews can take a break. Timings and classes are designed
to enable all vintage and classic cars to compete on an equal
basis.
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The competitive side is planned to let expert
rallyists have the chance to test their skills, whilst novices
can also have all the fun of the run without putting the navigator
or car under too much strain.
Navigation is by the use of Tulip Diagrams,
so obviating the need to use maps or buy expensive navigational
aids and the rules and regulations are kept as simple as possible.
Accommodation is always arranged at typical
French hotels (3 or 4 star) with plenty of opportunity to enjoy
the facilities and relax with friends. On longer rally days,
lunch halts are arranged for competitors to pause a while. Some
afternoons and evenings are left free for crews to discover
the delights of the local restaurants and cafés.
The rally begins with a Gala Welcome Dinner,
has a Mid Week dinner and finishes with the Prize Giving and
Celebration Dinner with great entertainment.
Each year we visit and explore a different area
of France and many entrants return to rally their classic car
with us again and again. Conquest Events’ rallies are
firmly established as a sociable as well as a sporting event,
and we strive to ensure that this tradition will continue.
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