Title: LMES Spa
Post by: Bob U on March 28, 2011, 10:04:39 am
Who's going?
Where are you staying?
http://www.lemans-series.com/en/s52_circuits/s52p01_presentation.php?circuit=4
Where are you staying?
http://www.lemans-series.com/en/s52_circuits/s52p01_presentation.php?circuit=4
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: gt6 on March 28, 2011, 12:34:43 pm
Going on the Friday staying at Acqua Rossa about 500m from the circuit enterance
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Post by: knetter on March 28, 2011, 01:50:56 pm
Going on thursday-saturday, staying at the # 3 parking lot, also campsite. Bringing beer and bbq.
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Post by: Bob U on March 28, 2011, 03:14:50 pm
Going on thursday-saturday, staying at the # 3 parking lot, also campsite.
Are you pre booking the campsite Roy?
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Post by: Paddy_NL on March 29, 2011, 10:55:50 am
Going on thursday-saturday, staying at the # 3 parking lot, also campsite.
Are you pre booking the campsite Roy?
No need, as it isn't really a campsite. It's just on the edge of the forrest before you approach the main entrance at the bottom of Eau Rouge. No facilities, have to bring your own. We'll be with at least 10 DfH'ers, and it wouldn't surprise me if we bump into Werner (+ gang) and HGB again :)
Nicest thing about it, is the price for the "camping" >> €5 a car 8)
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: mackteck on March 29, 2011, 10:28:59 pm
I'm going Friday - Monday - Wife and kids are coming too so staying in a nice hotel in Aachen on Fri&Sat and spending sunday/monday in Nurburgring staying in the Dorint hotel on the F1 track.
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: knetter on March 30, 2011, 10:28:00 am
Tickets are 25 euro's in presale I saw, that includes the paddock, which you want, cause there is really nice bar with seating area, plus you get to stroll around the track more easy. Bob, you could stay with us if you like!
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: Barry on March 30, 2011, 06:28:05 pm
Spa = working :(
Imola = working :(
Silverstone = working, but I'll get there for the Sunday, no Saturday night this year, England vs Argentina RWC ko 1800 :)
Estoril = not working, but a long way for the w/e :(
Le Mans = drinking ;D
Imola = working :(
Silverstone = working, but I'll get there for the Sunday, no Saturday night this year, England vs Argentina RWC ko 1800 :)
Estoril = not working, but a long way for the w/e :(
Le Mans = drinking ;D
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: Bob U on April 11, 2011, 11:43:44 am
Ferry booked. ;D
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Post by: knetter on April 11, 2011, 11:51:15 am
C U there!
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Post by: nopanic - neil on April 11, 2011, 11:56:38 am
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: Bob U on April 11, 2011, 01:10:44 pm
Yuo could always come with us.
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: knetter on April 11, 2011, 02:30:44 pm
Yeah neil, come on, you know it makes sense!
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: LangTall on April 11, 2011, 04:41:16 pm
Yeah, it makes very much sence Neil! Come on over!
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: Bob U on April 14, 2011, 11:09:38 am
Yeah, it makes very much sence Neil! Come on over!
It seems that the Unflappable Mr Medlock will now be joining us 8).
Get the beer shelves stocked up we're on our way ;D.
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: knetter on April 14, 2011, 01:08:52 pm
How many extra trays of beer will that be then?
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Post by: Fran on April 14, 2011, 03:18:36 pm
How many extra trays of beer will that be then?
Probably quite a lot!
F
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: LangTall on April 14, 2011, 03:20:45 pm
I'm laready on the lookout for the next sale!
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: knetter on April 14, 2011, 03:39:25 pm
This year I will only drink Jupiler!
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: wishy on April 14, 2011, 03:48:15 pm
Oh well ........lets just join the bandwagon....... ;)
I have decided I need a bit more practice prior to LM, having been somewhat absent last year....so Olly and I will be making an appearance as well as the other British hangers on... ;D
Andy
I have decided I need a bit more practice prior to LM, having been somewhat absent last year....so Olly and I will be making an appearance as well as the other British hangers on... ;D
Andy
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: LangTall on April 14, 2011, 04:10:55 pm
Wonderfull news wishy!
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Post by: Jules G on April 14, 2011, 04:16:08 pm
Oh well ........lets just join the bandwagon....... ;)
I have decided I need a bit more practice prior to LM, having been somewhat absent last year....so Olly and I will be making an appearance as well as the other British hangers on... ;D
Andy
I have decided I need a bit more practice prior to LM, having been somewhat absent last year....so Olly and I will be making an appearance as well as the other British hangers on... ;D
Andy
Wishy, does that mean you have a room reserved in the No-Panic
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Post by: wishy on April 14, 2011, 07:25:45 pm
Neil is going with Bob......So it could be a bit cosy in the back of his Disco ;D
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Post by: knetter on April 15, 2011, 10:22:03 am
Great news, I will check out the site on thursday, to make sure we can all camp together.
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: wishy on April 18, 2011, 12:27:22 pm
Tickets and ferry booked....... So another tray of beer to be added please!!! ;D
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Post by: knetter on April 18, 2011, 02:55:31 pm
What beer should that be? Alfa, Brand, Jupiler, Stella, Finkenbrau or Schultenbrau?
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: wishy on April 18, 2011, 11:12:02 pm
Watneys Red Barrel...... :laugh:
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Post by: mgmark on April 18, 2011, 11:20:25 pm
Watneys Red Barrel...... :laugh:
Oh, echoes of the 60s and 70s.....you might just find the odd unopened can of Party Four or Seven....... ;)
MG Mark
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: Bob U on April 19, 2011, 09:53:19 am
Watneys Red Barrel...... :laugh:
Weasel pisshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQLhfbBt1Lc
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: BigH on April 19, 2011, 02:50:49 pm
Quote
Weasel piss
I've never heard that term before Bob, and I have to say I like it. It's got a utilitarian feel to it. Brilliantly descriptive, as you point out, but I reckon it's also good for an exclamation or two. Like "bloody hell", "Frank Boughs knob!" or even "sh*t-the-bed!!". I'm going to use it as much as I can this week.Mark, you're right mate, it's nostalgia again. - I think, behind the garden shed I have a collection of party 7's, bent can openers and severed fingers. It was great, wasn't it?
H
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: LuxExpat on April 19, 2011, 05:52:12 pm
Looks like I'll be visiting Spa this year - driving up for the day on Sat from Lux. 8)
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: Bob U on April 20, 2011, 09:13:31 am
Could someone bring me a DfH car sticker please. I haven't got one since I changed my car.
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: knetter on April 20, 2011, 11:42:44 am
I think Paddy still has some left! contact him om facebook.
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: LangTall on April 21, 2011, 10:34:48 am
No worries Bob, I als need a new one. ;) We'll come up with something. 8)
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Post by: wishy on April 21, 2011, 02:06:45 pm
Any chance of a sticker for me as well please!
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: amazing 1 on April 21, 2011, 08:39:00 pm
Is this the 24hr.race?
What are the dates?
Randy
What are the dates?
Randy
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: Steve Pyro on April 21, 2011, 08:46:12 pm
Is this the 24hr.race?
What are the dates?
Randy
What are the dates?
Randy
Randy, me old china
It's the 1000k Le Mans endurance series race
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: nopanic - neil on April 22, 2011, 01:19:52 am
Is this the 24hr.race?
What are the dates?
Randy
What are the dates?
Randy
Randy, me old china
It's the 1000k Le Mans endurance series race
Yea - But it is a circuit you must visit before you die, one of the best!
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: LangTall on April 22, 2011, 02:30:13 pm
Is this the 24hr.race?
What are the dates?
Randy
Race is on 7th of may, we will go home the day after. ;)What are the dates?
Randy
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: knetter on April 23, 2011, 03:19:17 pm
Randy, the 24 hours of Spa are the last weekend of July, 30-31st. The next race is an ILMC race (like sebring) at spa, 6 hours or 1000 km. Should be plenty of american teams present. Could be good to watch, just come over ;D
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: Kristof on April 29, 2011, 12:06:13 pm
I'm out ... With the Astons pulling out, I don't want to take another day off just to be able to watch the practice sessions ...
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: LangTall on April 30, 2011, 10:39:16 pm
You can still come over on saturday to watch the race? ???
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: Kristof on May 01, 2011, 09:27:54 am
You can still come over on saturday to watch the race? ???
Can't ... have to be at a wedding as photographer >:(
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: Kristof on May 02, 2011, 11:47:39 am
OAK Racing # 24 pulls out too
http://www.lemans.org/en/races/intercontinental-le-mans-cup/update/-OAK-Racing-LM-P1-24-to-miss-Spa-_3533.html (http://www.lemans.org/en/races/intercontinental-le-mans-cup/update/-OAK-Racing-LM-P1-24-to-miss-Spa-_3533.html)
http://www.lemans.org/en/races/intercontinental-le-mans-cup/update/-OAK-Racing-LM-P1-24-to-miss-Spa-_3533.html (http://www.lemans.org/en/races/intercontinental-le-mans-cup/update/-OAK-Racing-LM-P1-24-to-miss-Spa-_3533.html)
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: wishy on May 03, 2011, 12:52:46 pm
Tickets have arrived...plus a voucher for a free programme.......See you all on Friday afternoon ;D
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Post by: knetter on May 03, 2011, 01:48:12 pm
I do hope mine arrived as well, having ordered them over a week ago ::)
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: Bob U on May 03, 2011, 03:14:43 pm
I got an e-ticket from the ACO website, no need to rely on delivery and cheaper too
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Post by: LuxExpat on May 04, 2011, 05:01:14 pm
Pre-sale's now closed but tickets at the gate are €15 and Paddock's another €15, so still a cheap day out for me. ;D
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Post by: Bob U on May 05, 2011, 12:46:27 pm
The weather forcast looks good. very unSpa like.
http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/Belgium/Spa.htm
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: gt6 on May 05, 2011, 02:30:53 pm
Well lets hope the weather holds, Should get there midday tomorrow
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: knetter on May 05, 2011, 05:24:15 pm
The weather was great today. Tomorrow and sat. bring sunscreen, it is going to be warm. Sneaked in to the pitlane just before practice got underway, pretty cool spot to, just next to the audi pitbox. No admitance today which was great as my tickets had not arrived yet. Luckily I got a spare one at the accreditation center.
Campingwise, I would like to suggest P3, nice shady area, just head for P1 and take a right into the forrest area. We will be there around 10 am, will scout the area, if it is to full around the time you guys arrive, we can always go to P2, which has a nice grassy flat area, with plenty space today for cars and tents.
We will meet you there, just give us a ring when you get close!
Campingwise, I would like to suggest P3, nice shady area, just head for P1 and take a right into the forrest area. We will be there around 10 am, will scout the area, if it is to full around the time you guys arrive, we can always go to P2, which has a nice grassy flat area, with plenty space today for cars and tents.
We will meet you there, just give us a ring when you get close!
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: Jules G on May 07, 2011, 10:18:36 am
For those of us in Blighty coverage is on Eurosport 2 then 1 LIVE ;D
British Eurosport 2
Saturday
13:00
Car racing
Live Intercontinental Le Mans Cup - 1,000 Km of Spa-Francorchamps (210min)
British Eurosport
Saturday
16:30
Car Racing
Live Intercontinental Le Mans Cup - Spa-Francorchamps (150min)
British Eurosport 2
Saturday
13:00
Car racing
Live Intercontinental Le Mans Cup - 1,000 Km of Spa-Francorchamps (210min)
British Eurosport
Saturday
16:30
Car Racing
Live Intercontinental Le Mans Cup - Spa-Francorchamps (150min)
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: Ade on May 07, 2011, 01:40:28 pm
Live streaming from Peugeot http://www.dailymotion.com/sas/peugeot-sport-endurance (http://www.dailymotion.com/sas/peugeot-sport-endurance) + 3 onboard cameras
Ade
Ade
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: Jack the Hat on May 07, 2011, 05:51:59 pm
Would rather be at SPA but having to make do with Sky 411 to 410 the sofa and a fridge full of Stella ;D ;D ;D. Just need to work out a way of getting beer from fridge without moving ??? ??? ??? Dam she who must be obeyed is out as well. Bugger going to have to get up. ::) ::)
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Post by: nopanic - neil on May 07, 2011, 05:57:22 pm
Would rather be at SPA but having to make do with Sky 411 to 410 the sofa and a fridge full of Stella ;D ;D ;D. Just need to work out a way of getting beer from fridge without moving ??? ??? ??? Dam she who must be obeyed is out as well. Bugger going to have to get up. ::) ::)
simple answer - move the fridge and then blame poltergeist!
the spirits did it ;D
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: Jack the Hat on May 07, 2011, 06:02:49 pm
That sounds like an awful lot of effort Neil :o , but could pan out in the long run. As for the spirits if i told her that i think she would ban me from afternoon drinking :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: Barry on May 08, 2011, 01:03:27 pm
Would rather be at SPA but having to make do with Sky 411 to 410 the sofa and a fridge full of Stella ;D ;D ;D. Just need to work out a way of getting beer from fridge without moving ??? ??? ??? Dam she who must be obeyed is out as well. Bugger going to have to get up. ::) ::)
Get a little camping fridge and plug it in next to your sofa.
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Post by: wishy on May 09, 2011, 09:31:07 am
Could have done with the sofa to have a more comfortable view at the top of Eau Rouge............ ;D
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Post by: gt6 on May 09, 2011, 10:07:04 am
View at eau rouge was brilliant who needs a sofa
Title: Re: LMES Spa
Post by: Jack the Hat on May 10, 2011, 11:28:22 pm
View from the sofa was pretty good, but i would much rather have been track side. No atmosphere on the sofa, loads of comfort though. The race weekend feel was not there (lack of washing, far too much larger and petrol fumes). Have to make up for it in Le Mans 8 days of sheer pleasure.
