Title: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: goodduck on August 13, 2010, 08:13:30 pm
My brother and I are going to be at the Belgian Grand Prix in 2 weeks. I booked my tickets today and signed up to pick up a Kangaroo TV.
Has anyone here been to the Grand Prix? I have general admission tickets. Will i be fighting a huge mob to see anything or are there good spots with a nice view of eau rouge?
EDIT
I am trying to camp the night before. I cant seem to find where I can book this.
Has anyone here been to the Grand Prix? I have general admission tickets. Will i be fighting a huge mob to see anything or are there good spots with a nice view of eau rouge?
EDIT
I am trying to camp the night before. I cant seem to find where I can book this.
Title: Re: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: termietermite on August 15, 2010, 07:15:56 pm
Yes I have been - positively the last GP I ever go to. Although I love Spa as a circuit and wouldn't miss the 24, for the GP it's a nightmare. Best bet is to park and camp at Les Combes. Camping etc is locally organised on a turn up as early as you can for a good spot basis.
I don't know what the situation is for the GP but it's the best non grandstand bit with access all down the Kemel straight to Raidillion or down to Pouen (sp?) surely one of the most spectacular corners in motor sport. Eau Rouge etc is all grandstands and thus if you don't have a seat you can't see the action except a few glances from the very busy sales areas at the bottom of Raidillion.
Enjoy. And next time you go to Spa - see a proper race! ;)
I don't know what the situation is for the GP but it's the best non grandstand bit with access all down the Kemel straight to Raidillion or down to Pouen (sp?) surely one of the most spectacular corners in motor sport. Eau Rouge etc is all grandstands and thus if you don't have a seat you can't see the action except a few glances from the very busy sales areas at the bottom of Raidillion.
Enjoy. And next time you go to Spa - see a proper race! ;)
Title: Re: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: Gordonwr on August 16, 2010, 10:36:24 am
I shall be leaving on Sunday for Spa as I'm marshalling there again, at Post 12 which is Pouhon, and as already mentioned is an excellent specy spot. If you camp at Les Combes then you can walk under the track to the huge bank where theres loads of space but get there early as it soon fills up.
Along with Monza this is my favourite circuit, I firts went to the GP there in 1970 which was the last on the old circuit won by Pedro Rodriguez in the BRM. I've been working there now for the last 20yrs and haven't missed a GP since.
If you get time then trace the old circuit as it's still possible to drive round most of it , have a look at the bottom corner at Stavelot where the 917's were taking at over 175mph and stayed in top gear from Les Combes to La Source, over 7.5mls!!
I hope you enjoy it but expect to get wet !!
Along with Monza this is my favourite circuit, I firts went to the GP there in 1970 which was the last on the old circuit won by Pedro Rodriguez in the BRM. I've been working there now for the last 20yrs and haven't missed a GP since.
If you get time then trace the old circuit as it's still possible to drive round most of it , have a look at the bottom corner at Stavelot where the 917's were taking at over 175mph and stayed in top gear from Les Combes to La Source, over 7.5mls!!
I hope you enjoy it but expect to get wet !!
Title: Re: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: goodduck on August 17, 2010, 05:43:23 pm
Thanks for the insight. Do you have an idea of what time it will be over? im thinking 3PM. How long will it take me to get to the train station in spa after the race? i am trying to book a ticket from brussels to paris
EDIT i have a train ticket brussels - paris at 20:27
now i just need to get from spa to brussels
EDIT i have a train ticket brussels - paris at 20:27
now i just need to get from spa to brussels
Title: Re: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: Kpy on August 17, 2010, 06:46:54 pm
The race will end at about 15.30 local time.
Then you have to get to the station, which is about 11 km from the circuit.
Trains leave every hour for Brussels at 9 minutes before the hour, arriving at Brussels Central 2 hours 8 minutes later. So 17.51 is the last train you can catch to connect with your train to Paris.
Then you have to get to the station, which is about 11 km from the circuit.
Trains leave every hour for Brussels at 9 minutes before the hour, arriving at Brussels Central 2 hours 8 minutes later. So 17.51 is the last train you can catch to connect with your train to Paris.
Title: Re: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: knetter on August 26, 2010, 11:15:11 am
Better walk to the station as after the race everything around the track will be gridlocked
Title: Re: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: goodduck on August 26, 2010, 09:47:25 pm
Thanks again for this info. I am leaving tomorrow, arrive in brussels on saturday, meeting my brother and taking the train to spa.
cant wait!
cant wait!
Title: Re: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: Kristof on September 02, 2010, 03:46:37 pm
I was there ... couldn't miss this one at 170 km from my doorstep. Haven't been online much lately, but I've got some pictures of last weekend ;D
Friday
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Friday
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Title: Re: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: Kristof on September 02, 2010, 03:47:05 pm
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Title: Re: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: Kristof on September 02, 2010, 03:47:43 pm
Saturday
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Title: Re: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: Kristof on September 02, 2010, 03:48:15 pm
Sunday
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Title: Re: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: Bob U on September 02, 2010, 04:45:44 pm
I am not in any way a fan of F1 but I have to say they are absolutely stunning photos. Thanks.
Title: Re: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: Snoring Rhino on September 02, 2010, 08:28:16 pm
Stunning pictures...
Title: Re: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: smokie on September 03, 2010, 12:04:51 am
I am not in any way a fan of F1 but I have to say they are absolutely stunning photos. Thanks.
:)
Title: Re: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: mgmark on September 03, 2010, 12:21:09 am
Wot they all said - top pictures as you seem to do on every occasion! ;D
MG Mark
MG Mark
Title: Re: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: nopanic - neil on September 03, 2010, 12:26:34 am
Love the pics, and the funny bit, I do like F1 at Spa (one of the best circuits for F1)
Title: Re: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: nickliv on September 03, 2010, 12:34:46 am
Magnificent. Love the one of Alonso hopping out of his mangled car.
Title: Re: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: Kristof on September 03, 2010, 04:24:43 pm
Thanks guys !
Gallery's are online
Friday : http://raceshots.be/2010/F1/20100827_F1_FRI/ (http://raceshots.be/2010/F1/20100827_F1_FRI/)
Saturday : http://raceshots.be/2010/F1/20100828_F1_SAT/ (http://raceshots.be/2010/F1/20100828_F1_SAT/)
Sunday : http://raceshots.be/2010/F1/20100829_F1_SUN/ (http://raceshots.be/2010/F1/20100829_F1_SUN/)
Flickr :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/raceshots/sets/72157624745530417/show/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/raceshots/sets/72157624745530417/show/)
Gallery's are online
Friday : http://raceshots.be/2010/F1/20100827_F1_FRI/ (http://raceshots.be/2010/F1/20100827_F1_FRI/)
Saturday : http://raceshots.be/2010/F1/20100828_F1_SAT/ (http://raceshots.be/2010/F1/20100828_F1_SAT/)
Sunday : http://raceshots.be/2010/F1/20100829_F1_SUN/ (http://raceshots.be/2010/F1/20100829_F1_SUN/)
Flickr :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/raceshots/sets/72157624745530417/show/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/raceshots/sets/72157624745530417/show/)
Title: Re: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: Gordonwr on September 06, 2010, 11:16:46 pm
Ace pics and this time with me on !! I'm holding the SC board at post 12 on the run to Pouhon. In shot with the safety car and the two McLarens !!! Well done on such a good choice !!
Title: Re: Belgian Grand Prix
Post by: goodduck on September 16, 2010, 04:54:18 am
my god. your pictures are incredible!
crappy video i took:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwseBE5_NHk
crappy video i took:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwseBE5_NHk
