Monza Part 2

Then we were off the find the race track – not as easy as it sounded. I was following the road-book – but when at a very difficult junction I lost my bottle in the decision I had already made. Needless to say – we went one way and everyone else went another way..aaahhhh!!!
Thanks to Paul’s great sense of direction and ability to now drive like an Italian…we found our way back to the pack of minis and made it to the Parc de Monza that had been especially opened for us and into the racetrack.

It is impossible to explain the feeling as 42 minis lined up ready to make an entrance onto this famous F1 circuit. We drove round – once again with horns blaring and headlights flashing. Although this time the headlights were needed as it was pitch black.
Then we lined up on the grid – swapped drivers – and this time completed the lap in tandem. It was simply fantastic -a thrill of a lifetime.

As no visit is ever complete without a special stage, we completed one before the short walk to the grandstand for dinner.
This was such a special night – one we will never forget I’m quite sure.