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Day 35 Jun 30 Sat Reims to Paris 161 kms
Over two thousand people lined the avenue down to the finish in Place Vendom today... the ramp was up by mid-day in its position over the finish line opposite the Ritz Hotel, and everyone was in party mood. Flags flew, more champagne corks popped and after helping us yesterday at Reims, Henriot had Magnums for the winning cars of the three categories. And with perfect timing, the sun shone to welcome us over the finish line.
We have finally finished in fourth place in the Pioneer category, and feel that we have more than earned the rally's silver medal - shame about those punctures!!
The champagne was flowing until well into the middle of the afternoon and the cars are all lined up now in Place Vendome. Crews are getting ready for a gala party dinner tonight, with a film of the event, and presentation of over 70 magnificent trophies.
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