For lovers of the SEAT 124 and 1430, This year 2024, is not just any year, it is its year, the 24th, and in addition to 2000, the famous FL-90. That is why they are celebrating this year in a big way with several events. One of the most important, like every year, is the XXVIII National Concentration SEAT 1430, 124 and 124 Sport Cáceres 2024, which will take place on September 7 and 8. The second was this Celebration Concentration Year 24 of 2000 that managed to bring together more than 60 units of SEAT 1430, 124 y 124 Sport.
The action started on Saturday at 9:30 a.m., with little rain at first, although then a good downpour arrived. The vehicles were exposed at the entrance of the MSI Motor & Sport Institute, Teo Martin Museum, where the registration was checked and the bibs, bracelets and gifts were delivered. The visit was divided into three groups, given the number of participants.
MSI: PARADISE
Each and every member of the club had the feeling of being in the heaven of mechanics, automotive and industrial development. To highlight the perfect order and how everything was impeccable and cared for: workshops, laboratories, rooms... The quantity and quality of the latest technology instrumentation is also surprising. It is likely that there is nothing like it in Europe and perhaps in the world, a place that brings together in one building such a collection of racing vehicles from legendary drivers.
Not only are there some of the best racing cars of all time, but, for the club members, there was the best: el SEAT 124 Group 5 Proto official, one of only two made. Not to mention both of them. 131, Lancia Stratos, BMW M3, Porsche and other wonders. You could also see the advanced laboratories in which training for universities and, of course, practices are carried out. It is surprising to see that all the details have been taken care of, such as the gym for pilots or the latest generation simulators. The best professionals come there, including Carlos Sainz himself.
How not to go crazy with the life-size 3D printing scanner or damping simulator of any category: F1, rally, Dakar Rally, etc. In fact, according to what they said, the first thing that was laid was the base of this giant simulator and, based on it, the rest of the building was designed. By the way, the architect was Raquel, one of Teo Martín's daughters. The club members left the MSI Motor & Sport Institute almost speechless. An unbeatable way to start the Year 24 Celebration Concentration of 2000.
ROAD TO THE RIBERA DEL DUERO
To regain strength, the delegation went to eat at the El Álamo 2 Restaurant, in Berrueco. Upon arrival, the participating vehicles were displayed on the grass of the Madrid town's soccer field. Then road and blanket, well The 124 traveled to visit the Nabal Wineries, in Gumiel de Izan (Burgos). There was a guided tour that included the barrel room or the production hall. There was also a tasting of Nabal wines, a Ribera del Duero denomination of origin, along with all kinds of snacks.
The visit ended around 19:45 p.m. and the delegation moved to the 4-star Spa Tudanca hotel, in Aranda de Duero. There, participants could rest, go to the spa or simply take a walk until dinner time. This took place in the rooms of the Tudanca Aranda Spa hotel itself. The next day I was waiting for the main course, because The 124 were going to enjoy the Kotarr Circuit located in Tubilla del Lago, located 24 kilometers from the hotel, nor done on purpose…
CONCENTRATION CELEBRATION YEAR 24 OF 2000: PARTY IN KOTARR
Sunday dawned sunny, with barely any clouds, ideal to enjoy the circuit that had been rented for the entire day, with ambulance and pits included. Once at the Kotarr Circuit, The vehicles were left exposed in the parking lot., perhaps in a disorderly manner and scattered throughout the parking lot, but there was a desire to get on the track. In addition, some of the participants arrived throughout the morning.
At 10:30 a.m. the group photo was taken with almost all of the 124, as some would still arrive later, to then do three exhibition laps of the circuit in a normal manner. Next, Two different groups of vehicles were organized to enter the different races.. The so-called Group A included the participants who wanted to move more calmly, while the most spirited participants were included in Group B.
The food was tasted in the circuit's own restaurant, where the participants were delighted by the professionalism and affection they received. The rounds continued until 18:00 p.m. in the afternoon, without incident other than a loose tire, even though more than one spent a long time rolling at a good pace. The absence of some competition units that were finally absent from the Year 24 Celebration Concentration in 2000 is a shame. After the success of this outing, the club continues working on finalizing the details of the National in Cáceres and the 2024 SEAT 124 Sport Trophy.
Images Club Nacional SEAT 1430, 124, 124 Sport.