It was the sixth consecutive edition of the Leaky Tap – the direct translation of the Kraantje Lek -rally organized by our very own Alex (he of Suixtil Benelux) who rode with his glorious D-Type replica. Thanks to our dear friend Martin, we have both a comprehensive “race report” and spectacular photos for you to enjoy – at life speed!
those details we love
those details we love
those details we love
those details we love
those details we love
those details we love
those details we love
The ride is intended for cars of various plumage, but because quite a lot of Jaguars participated this year, we pay a little extra attention to it. Kraantje Lek is an old establishment in Overveen, adjacent to the equally old Landgoed Elswout. In earlier days, Zandvoort fisherwomen stopped here for a rest break on their way back from Haarlem, where they sold their fish. Later it became the favorite place of Formula 1 drivers to get a drink after training and qualifying. The hollow tree next to the inn had the reputation of promoting fertility in young ladies: whoever took a seat in the hollow was guaranteed to have a baby within a year. Nowadays it is mainly a stopping place for those who want to take a walk in the dunes behind. But not only that: it is also the start and finish place of the Kraantje Lek Revival for the Maus Gatsonides Trophy. A mouthful that needs some explanation. In the old days, a group of gentlemen held speed races here on the public road and Maus Gatsonides, you know him from the speed radar, was the organizer. That went well for a long time, but eventually the street races were banned by the Bloemendaal hermandad. Years after that ban, the rides were revived again. The Revival was no longer about speed, but it became an orientation ride, more appropriate to the current era. Co-organizer was the famous André Schoonenwolf who won prizes as a rally navigator with drivers such as Per Eklund, Stig Andervang and Jan van der Marel. He passed away this year at a much too early age. His colleagues s Freek Alewijn, Alexander Snijdewind and Marc de Bruin continued and with that the sixth edition was also a fact.
come together
come together
come together
come together
come together
come together
intense preparation
intense preparation
intense preparation
Nose jobs
Nose jobs
Nose jobs
Nose jobs
Nose jobs
Nose jobs
Nose jobs
Nose jobs
As already mentioned, the Kraantje Lek Revival is an orienteering ride, the route description was partly the bolletje-dart resulting from the Tulpenralley, partly drawn-in map. In addition, the location of a number of photos from the route book had to be found along the way and the crew was expected to spot and note a number of letter boards placed along the road. Although the Revival is primarily intended for recreational use, it was still quite a challenge for the men’s and women’s navigators. And that’s fun! the route description was partly the ball-dart that emerged from the Tulpenralley, partly drawn-in map. In addition, the location of a number of photos from the route book had to be found along the way and the crew was expected to spot and note a number of letter boards placed along the road. Although the Revival is primarily intended for recreational use, it was still quite a challenge for the men’s and women’s navigators. And that’s fun! the route description was partly the ball-dart that emerged from the Tulpenralley, partly drawn-in map. In addition, the location of a number of photos from the route book had to be found along the way and the crew was expected to spot and note a number of letter boards placed along the road. Although the Revival is primarily intended for recreational use, it was still quite a challenge for the men’s and women’s navigators. And that’s fun! it was quite a challenge for the men and women navigators. And that’s fun! it was quite a challenge for the men and women navigators. And that’s fun!
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
and see them go
The route took the 14 teams through the North Holland landscape on roads (and roads) where you rarely come. He brought the cars past ruins and over polder roads where, high above the grassland over the meandering dike, you could see the ocean ships sailing in the North Sea Canal. This part of the Netherlands is still quite undiscovered by the organizations that set out rides, with the exception, of course, of our own Northwest regional committee. They also know how to find the right places. In any case, there is plenty to find for lovers of the Dutch flat landscape.
Jaguar was, as said, well represented with three E-Types and two Mk IIs. Club member Ron Schoonderbeek had left his XK120 OTS at home due to the dramatic weather forecast and set off in his 1936 Buick. That did not go entirely without problems because the Buick regularly sputtered with a faltering ignition. Fortunately, it is all old technology that could be repaired along the way with hand tools. That was not the case for the equipe Tax. Father and son stranded with their flat floor E-Type somewhere along the way with “an annoying rattle” in the engine. The roadside assistance’s flat-bed had to bring the car to Utrecht. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Fortunately, it went on as it should for the other participants.
Sophisticated accounting of each team’s performance
Sophisticated accounting of each team’s performance
To the winners..
To the winners..
To the winners..
To the winners..
To the winners..
To the winners..
To the winners..
To the winners..
…the spoils
It was very nice that many teams consisted of a father and son combination where the youngest were still really young. Long live youth! And is there a nicer way to spend a day with your kids than on the road together in your favorite car? We think not. Huub Kleintjes and his son Xander were double winners because they were able to take home the Maus Gatsonides Trophy.
Next year there will be another Kraantje Lek Revival, only fifteen cars can participate so that it remains small, well-arranged and cozy. We will see if there are so many Jaguars again. Are you coming as well?
The latest edition of the Leaky Tap in the Netherlands – you had to be there….
It was the sixth consecutive edition of the Leaky Tap – the direct translation of the Kraantje Lek -rally organized by our very own Alex (he of Suixtil Benelux) who rode with his glorious D-Type replica. Thanks to our dear friend Martin, we have both a comprehensive “race report” and spectacular photos for you to enjoy – at life speed!
The ride is intended for cars of various plumage, but because quite a lot of Jaguars participated this year, we pay a little extra attention to it. Kraantje Lek is an old establishment in Overveen, adjacent to the equally old Landgoed Elswout. In earlier days, Zandvoort fisherwomen stopped here for a rest break on their way back from Haarlem, where they sold their fish. Later it became the favorite place of Formula 1 drivers to get a drink after training and qualifying. The hollow tree next to the inn had the reputation of promoting fertility in young ladies: whoever took a seat in the hollow was guaranteed to have a baby within a year. Nowadays it is mainly a stopping place for those who want to take a walk in the dunes behind. But not only that: it is also the start and finish place of the Kraantje Lek Revival for the Maus Gatsonides Trophy. A mouthful that needs some explanation. In the old days, a group of gentlemen held speed races here on the public road and Maus Gatsonides, you know him from the speed radar, was the organizer. That went well for a long time, but eventually the street races were banned by the Bloemendaal hermandad. Years after that ban, the rides were revived again. The Revival was no longer about speed, but it became an orientation ride, more appropriate to the current era. Co-organizer was the famous André Schoonenwolf who won prizes as a rally navigator with drivers such as Per Eklund, Stig Andervang and Jan van der Marel. He passed away this year at a much too early age. His colleagues s Freek Alewijn, Alexander Snijdewind and Marc de Bruin continued and with that the sixth edition was also a fact.
As already mentioned, the Kraantje Lek Revival is an orienteering ride, the route description was partly the bolletje-dart resulting from the Tulpenralley, partly drawn-in map. In addition, the location of a number of photos from the route book had to be found along the way and the crew was expected to spot and note a number of letter boards placed along the road. Although the Revival is primarily intended for recreational use, it was still quite a challenge for the men’s and women’s navigators. And that’s fun! the route description was partly the ball-dart that emerged from the Tulpenralley, partly drawn-in map. In addition, the location of a number of photos from the route book had to be found along the way and the crew was expected to spot and note a number of letter boards placed along the road. Although the Revival is primarily intended for recreational use, it was still quite a challenge for the men’s and women’s navigators. And that’s fun! the route description was partly the ball-dart that emerged from the Tulpenralley, partly drawn-in map. In addition, the location of a number of photos from the route book had to be found along the way and the crew was expected to spot and note a number of letter boards placed along the road. Although the Revival is primarily intended for recreational use, it was still quite a challenge for the men’s and women’s navigators. And that’s fun! it was quite a challenge for the men and women navigators. And that’s fun! it was quite a challenge for the men and women navigators. And that’s fun!
The route took the 14 teams through the North Holland landscape on roads (and roads) where you rarely come. He brought the cars past ruins and over polder roads where, high above the grassland over the meandering dike, you could see the ocean ships sailing in the North Sea Canal. This part of the Netherlands is still quite undiscovered by the organizations that set out rides, with the exception, of course, of our own Northwest regional committee. They also know how to find the right places. In any case, there is plenty to find for lovers of the Dutch flat landscape.
Jaguar was, as said, well represented with three E-Types and two Mk IIs. Club member Ron Schoonderbeek had left his XK120 OTS at home due to the dramatic weather forecast and set off in his 1936 Buick. That did not go entirely without problems because the Buick regularly sputtered with a faltering ignition. Fortunately, it is all old technology that could be repaired along the way with hand tools. That was not the case for the equipe Tax. Father and son stranded with their flat floor E-Type somewhere along the way with “an annoying rattle” in the engine. The roadside assistance’s flat-bed had to bring the car to Utrecht. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Fortunately, it went on as it should for the other participants.
It was very nice that many teams consisted of a father and son combination where the youngest were still really young. Long live youth! And is there a nicer way to spend a day with your kids than on the road together in your favorite car? We think not. Huub Kleintjes and his son Xander were double winners because they were able to take home the Maus Gatsonides Trophy.
Next year there will be another Kraantje Lek Revival, only fifteen cars can participate so that it remains small, well-arranged and cozy. We will see if there are so many Jaguars again. Are you coming as well?