Clifton: I’m the reason for lengthy straight; I chaired the event. I hated Mickey Mouse courses where you run around in 2nd gear. Much easier to overshoot! I think my Autocross days are behind me but one never knows...
E Paul: it still sounds pretty much the same although with a muffler. I used to sub in a straight pipe for Autocrossing, slicks too. I believe my Europa was classed A/Prepared.
I do remember a black Europa that, I believe, was recently repainted at the time and noted the side windows could be retracted almost all the way down. Was that you?
Gerry