DutchGT500 Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Well dear Shelby friends. I now can share some more details of the Shelby Grand Tour 2018 with you. More details are still being finalised and some of the details may alter. Prepare for some exclusive activities during the special events. It will be possible to do the whole tour and parts of it. Packages will be arranged and registration will start soon. Please let me know if you like to attend and sent an email to teamshelbyeurope@kpnmail.nl. We will have a pre-register list without any obligations at this moment. July 4 Kick-off party at Van der Valk Hotel Ridderkerk, Netherlands. July 5 Visit to Shelby dealer Pietersen US Cars and drive to hotel in northern France. July 6 Scenic drive to hotel Mercure Tours Nord close to Le Mans. Evening visit Le Mans Classic. July 7 Le Mans Classic day. Spent the night Mercure Tours Nord. July 8 Departure to Paris. Visit Shelby dealer American Car City. July 9 Day of sightseeing Paris. July 10 Drive to Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium with visit Reims Gueux racetrack for photo opp. Spent the night at Radisson Blu Balmoral Spa. July 11 Day to be planned but we make sure it will be once in a lifetime. Spent the night at Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven, Netherlands. July 12 Drive to Calais/Eurotunnel/Folkestone and hotel in Surrey, England. July 13 Visit to Beaulieu Motor Museum and drive to hotel in Goodwood area. July 14 Goodwood Festival of Speed day. July 15 Another day at Goodwood or depart for home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Sounds like a fantastic adventure........and you know how to put fantastic adventures together, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMan Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Thanks for posting here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Fearn Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 The European Directors are working hard with our TS and SA colleagues to make this a memorable trip. Really looking forward to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMan Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Any news yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Not yet. Hotels are being booked and Le Mans arrangements. They are working on prices and registration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC500 Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 Please let me know more info when it’s finalized smokeurz06@yahoo.com thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MShelby Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 I hope to see you ! I will come in Mans Classic this year, but without Shelby... Just "visitor". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted March 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Still working on registration. Tracey will hopefully start soon on that. Great opportunity for you all to attend these great events with Shelby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted April 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Great news! The Grand Tour is now ready for launch. https://www.shelbystore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Z79-EUROPE18 2018 Team Shelby European Grand Tour... Many of Carroll Shelby's most important racing victories were earned in Europe. This year, Team Shelby will celebrate his world championships with a "Grand Tour" of Europe! The tour will be held over 11 days and will travel through 4 countries. Attendees will wind through fabulous roads, dine at wonderful venues and enjoy some of the most enchanting places in the world! In addition to all the driving experiences, exclusive access and grand parties, participants will also enjoy two of the most important car events in the world: the Le Mans Classic event in France and the Goodwood Festival of Speed event in the UK! You can choose from packages that include joining us along certain segments, cruising along the full tour, or attend one of the key days with the a la carte menu. We have worked very hard to make it easy for you to select the event(s) that best suit your needs at an unbelievable price! Due to this fantastic deal, tickets are extremely limited, so book now before the opportunity is gone and you miss this once in a lifetime opportunity! GRAND TOUR EVENT SCHEDULE July 4 Rotterdam, Netherlands Team Shelby Grand Tour kick-off party July 5 Rotterdam, Netherlands Morning drive to Pietersen US Cars & Bikes for car party and lunch Drive to Northern France Group Dinner "Team Shelby Le Mans Classic Experience" July 6 Le Mans, France Morning drive from Northern France to Le Mans Party in Le Mans July 7 Le Mans, France Attend Le Mans Classic Event Enjoy hospitality and tours with VIP's and the Mustang and Shelby Clubs of France July 8 Paris, France Morning drive to Paris Party at American Car City Shelby dealership Spend the night in Paris July 9 Paris, France Private sight-seeing Dinner party "Team Shelby Lommel Tour Experience" July 10 Spa, Belgium Morning drive to Spa, Belgium Visit old Reims-Gueux racetrack and lunch at Le Bistro du Cicuit in Gueux Tour the countryside July 11 Lommel, Belgium Drive to Lommel (1.5 hours from Spa) Tour and drive the Ford Proving Grounds "Team Shelby Goodwood Festival of Speed Experience" July 12 Folkestone, Lingield Morning drive from Eindhoven to Calais - Folkestone Take the Eurotunnel to Folkestone Scenic drive to Lingfield July 13 Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire Scenic drive to Beaulieu Motor Musuem Private tour of Beaulieu and lunch "Welcome to the UK" dinner at the hotel July 14 Goodwood Attend Goodwood Festival of Speed Event Private group lunch with VIP's and a special "Goodwood moment" Evening party in the Goodwood area July 15 Southampton Team Shelby brunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 (edited) Airfare paid... check Hotels paid... check package paid... check Attending a bucket list adventure, Goodwood....EPIC! Edited May 9, 2018 by Cali_KR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted May 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Tom, love to see you back on this adventure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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