The conquest of the Col de Turini - the mini-Monte for desk jockeys
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As is well known, motorsport journalists also like to step on the gas themselves. Around 1970, AC Monaco offered them an opportunity to do so by inviting them to a small Monte Carlo Rally. And the scribblers didn't let themselves get carried away, traveling in genuine works cars and setting fast times, as well as having some serious crashes. One of them was Rainer Braun, who recalls the events of that time in his inimitable way. And of course there are also photos.
This article contains the following chapters
- A Fiat 500 as a trophy
- Prominent service team with Mass and Stommelen
- Fittipaldi as coach
- "The curve is full"
Estimated reading time: 6min
Preview (beginning of the article)
This report comes from the 1st volume of the popular book series "Hallo Fahrerlager" by Rainer Braun from 2007. AC Monaco maintained a wonderful tradition until the mid-1970s. The "Trophée des Journalistes Sportifs" is held in the days leading up to the Grand Prix for those journalists who arrive early enough for Formula 1 and enjoy getting behind the wheel of a rally car themselves. Anyone who submits their entry in good time, has a confirmed Grand Prix accreditation, an international license and a car in rally trim, including co-driver, can take part. On the original route of the Monte Carlo Rally, some special stages and liaison stages have to be completed very quickly. Turini, Madonne and La Roquette are included, as well as a short sprint stage on the exclusive "Mont Angel" golf course above La Turbie. Start on Tuesdays towards the evening, finish at midnight. On Wednesdays, the awards ceremony is celebrated with a grand gala dinner at the Sporting Club. The overall winner can even win a Fiat 500.
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