The third edition of the Spa-Classic with chilly and fickle weather took place this week-end at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. During the three racing days, nine classic car grids took to the Raidillon day and night.

 This year the greatest hours of Touring were revived with two grids dedicated to Endurance racing. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Porsche 911, a complete grid of this mythical model was present and on Sunday, an exceptional parade of over 50 cars was organised on the track. Once again the Clubs answered present with over 1000 collector cars displayed in the paddocks. 13 000 spectators were able to enjoy the festive ambience of the Automobilia Village where a great many exhibitors set up for the three day event. The entertainments were appreciated by the public, especially the incredible Demondrome, the slot racing, the soap-boxes and the travelling orchestra

Brand new for 2013, the Bonhams auction was a great success and many people attended this premire on Saturday 25 May from 3:30 pm. Among the results, a 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 Coup was sold for 575 000 and a Ferrari 275 GTB Berlinetta of 1964 for 902 750. Two other models also distinguished themselves; a 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0-Litre Coup reached 437 000 and a Mercedes-Benz 280SL of 1968 estimated between 45 000 and 65 000 was sold for 105 800. Philip Kantor, Bonhams Europe International Business Development Manager was delighted with the results of the first Spa-Classic Bonhams auction.

Spa-Classic EnduranceTouring 1 & 2 (by Peter Auto): Pre-1966 under 2L & Pre-1966 + over 2L & all classes from 1966 to 1984 Exclusivity of this 2013 edition, the Touring grid held its promises reviving the greatest hours of Endurance racing during the day and night races. In the first round, David Ferrer & Mr John of B impose themselves in T2 whereas Michael Erlich climbs on the first step of the T1podium in front of Christian Traber and Lucien Guitteny. To be noted the incontestable domination of Alfa Romeo Giulia in T1. For the second round, the drivers took the start at night-time for a one hour race on the worlds most beautiful layout. Claude Boissy takes the lead but gives up his place after a pit stop. David Ferrer takes the advantage and the first place until the end. An impressive 4th place for Alexandre Furiani who battled against the more powerful cars with his little Alfa Romeo 1750GTAM. In T1, Christian Traber is once again on the podium, this time on the highest step.

Race 1: T2: 1. D. Ferrer/Mr John Of B. - Ford Capri 2600 RS; 2. E.Mestdagh/P-A. ThibautBMW 3.0 CSL; 3. C. BoissyFord Escort 1600 RS T1: 1. M. ErlichAlfa Romeo Giulia 1600GTA; 2. C. Traber/ K. Konig - Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600GTA; 3. L. Guitteny - Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600GTA Race 2: T2: 1. D. Ferrer/Mr John Of B. - Ford Capri 2600 RS;2. D. RoschmannBMW 3.0 CSL; 3. C. BoissyFord Escort 1600 RS T1: 1. C. Traber/ K. Konig - Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600GTA; 2. R. dAbel de Libran/C. Galop; 3. P. Chase-Gardener

Spa-Classic Jubilee (by Peter Auto): Porsche 911 from 1964 to 1974 A grid dedicated to the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Porsche 911. Some thirty cars made between 1964 and 1974 were lined up on the starting grid. During the first round the Michel Lecourt-Raymond Narac crew takes first place. Robert Williams wins in the pre-65 category. On Sunday, Jim Page starts from the pit lane which doesnt stop him catching up with his competitors and winning the last race of the week-end.

Race 1 : 1. M. Lecourt/R. NaracPorsche 911 RSR 3,0l ; 2. S. OrjuelaPorsche 911 RSR 3,0l ; 3. D. Denat - Porsche 911 RSR 3,0l Race 2:1. J. Page/G.TumaPorsche 911 RSR 3,0l ; 2. M. Lecourt/R. NaracPorsche 911 RSR 3,0l ; 3. P. SanchezPorsche 911 RSR 3,0l

Classic Endurance Racing 1 (by Peter Auto): Proto 1 (1966-1971) & GT 1 (1966-1974) The CER 1 race is marked by the performance of Thierry de Latre du Bosqueau and Eric Jamr even though they lost precious minutes in the stands. Eric Jamr, very fast on the track takes a well-deserved second place. Skilled driver Raymond Narac takes the third place in the general classification. In this race, driving qualities made all the difference.

Race: GT1: 1. M. Lecourt/R. NaracPorsche 911 RSR 3,0l; 2. C. RoddaroPorsche 911 RS 3,0l; 3. S. Orjuela/J. OrjuelaPorsche 911 RSR 3,0l Proto 1: 1. B. ThunerLola T70 mkIII; 2. T. de Latre du Bosqueau/E. JamarLola T70 mkIII; 3. P. BruehwilerChevron B 8 FVC

Classic Endurance Racing 2 (by Peter Auto): Proto 2 (1972-1979) & GT 2 (1975-1979)This year the CER 2 race took place in the rain, an important element which upset the classification as the Protos and GTs finished together. Jrgen Barth on GT, after an impressive performance with his Porsche 934/5: starting in 16th position comes back to take the win with a minute advance over his opponents. Just behind him, Philippe Scemama, in third position loses 14 places at the end of the race because of technical problems, leaving the podium to Michel Quiniou.

Race: GT2: 1.J-M Martin/J. BarthPorsche 934/5; 2. C. Traber/M. DevisPorsche 935; 3. Mr John Of BFerrari 512 BLM Proto 2: 1. D. HartMarch 75S; 2. D. FerrerFerrari 512 BLM; 3. M. QuiniouLola T280 HU4

Sixties Endurance (by Peter Auto)GT (pre-66) & Sports (pre-63)For the first Spa-Classic night race, Ludovic Caron after a great start with his AC Cobra takes the lead but has to abandon because of a mechanical incident. Karsten Le Blanc with the same model takes advantage of the situation winning in front of Jean-Marc Merlin and Dominique Guenat; the classification remains unchanged until the chequered flag, a leading trio which confirms the domination of AC Cobra. Nevertheless, they are closely followed by the powerful Ford Shelby.

Race : 1. K. Le Blanc/J. SinkeAC Cobra ; 2. J-M MerlinAC Cobra ; 3. D. Guenat/Y.MaheAC CobraTrofeo Nastro Rosso (by Peter Auto)Italian GTs & Sports (pre-66) The exceptional Trofeo Nastro Rosso cars came to the Spa-Classic for a unique representation; nearly twenty Transalpines beauties participating in the event. Among the competitors: ex. French Prime-minister, Franois Fillon, driving an Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZT. After dominating the first race, Belgian Vincent Gaye takes the victory and repeats the feat on Sunday.

Race 1: 1. V. GayeFerrari 275 GTB/C; 2. M.DevisMaserati 250 S; 3. J. Brandenburg/J-L. GeorgeBizzarini 5300 GT Race 2: 1. V. GayeFerrari 275 GTB/C ; 2. J. GizenFerrari 275 GTB 4 ; 3.B. WykehamPorsche Carrera Abarth

Group C RacingSport & Sport Prototypes (1982-1993)The powerful Group C cars had an eventful race. Peter Meyrick and his Spice SE90C easily dominated but unfortunately had to adandon a few laps before the finish. As for Eric Jamar in second position on the starting grid, his car refuses to start and he has to return directly to the stands. A situation which suits Gareth Evans and Bob Berridge.

Race: 1. G. Evans/B. BerridgeMercedes C11 ; 2. A. WattSpice SE89; 3. H. Regout/S. VerbeeckPorsche 962Historic Formula 2F2 (1967-1978) With 25 competitors at the start, the single-seater race began in the Spa-Francorchamps mist. The first fiercly fought over podium is totally British. Indeed, the first four drivers finish in the same second. The result of the second race is a repeat of the first. Martin Stretton and Andrew Smith are shoulder to shoulder during the whole race but the latter pulls ahead during the last laps.

Race 1: 1. A. SmithMarch 742; 2. M. StrettonMarch 742; 3. N. FowlerChevron 34D Race 2: 1. A. SmithMarch 742; 2. M. StrettonMarch 742; 3. N. FowlerChevron 34D