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Anyone going to a Grand Prix this year?

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    #62
    [Deleted User]
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    Sorry for a slightly off-topic post but does anyone know what the story is with access to camping in Le Mans during the week? Practice is on Wednesday evening and qualifying on Thursday evening but travel timing means I pretty much have to arrive in the evening time on whatever day I arrive and I'd prefer to not have to wait til the Friday to get there.


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    #63
    Zcott
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    I'm pretty sure when I went we arrived on Tuesday. You can probably camp from even earlier.


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    #64
    SniperSight
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Sorry for a slightly off-topic post but does anyone know what the story is with access to camping in Le Mans during the week? Practice is on Wednesday evening and qualifying on Thursday evening but travel timing means I pretty much have to arrive in the evening time on whatever day I arrive and I'd prefer to not have to wait til the Friday to get there.

    Campsites are open from the Monday.
    Will be arriving over on the Monday ourselves.


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    #65
    Northern Monkey
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    allybhoy wrote: »
    Just found out ill be in Singapore from the 11th -20th of September.... GP Is on the 21st :(

    Wont make the qualifying but i think ill go to the Friday free practice session, a single day walkabout ticket is $68, be a shame to miss it.

    Has anyone been to the Singapore GP before?

    I was there in 2011. Found it really good, humidity was a killer, but it was great to be in the city for the race as everything was really accessable.There is a good buzz a few days before it starts and they have autograph sessions in various places on the Wednesday/Thursday(can't remember which day).

    Quite a lot of people go on the singapore flyer during the practice as you get to see a lot more of the track (I think the walkabout ticket gets you one trip on it for free, but I'm not sure if it has to be the full weekend ticket or not). We had seats in the marina bay grandstand and went there the first night, but ended up going and standing trackside for Quali and the race.

    Few pics of it:

    https://plus.google.com/photos/114550319405652108532/albums/5657334229886563009?banner=pwa&gpsrc=pwrd1#photos/114550319405652108532/albums/5657334229886563009?banner=pwa&gpsrc=pwrd1

    There was a 25% off offer on prebooked tickets, but I think it finished earlier this week.

    The only downside I found when compared to a european GP was that there was less happening in terms of what the teams bring with them. It was pretty much merchandising tents rather than the full blown dummy cars and road cars you would see in Europe. The noise track side (might not be the case this year:pac:) was amazing, spine tingling and shaking!


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    #66
    frostie500
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    allybhoy wrote: »
    Just found out ill be in Singapore from the 11th -20th of September.... GP Is on the 21st :(

    Wont make the qualifying but i think ill go to the Friday free practice session, a single day walkabout ticket is $68, be a shame to miss it.

    Has anyone been to the Singapore GP before?

    It's a savage weekend, went two years ago and it was probably the best experience of F1 I've had. The track is quite good but the added element of it being at night makes it really cool. The humidity is bad (and September will be in the rainy season so at 2pm it will lash rain!) but once the sun goes down it's ok. The biggest issue I had was going from the train station to the paddock, it was only about a 15 minute walk but you'd be sweating buckets in that time and each day I needed to make sure that I had a change of clothes with me!


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    #67
    GarIT
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    Is there camping at Monza? Any info or links on it? I didn't even know they did camping until I saw it here. I've a hotel booked near the track for 4 nights but the camping sounds like a good idea.


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    #68
    MortGoldman
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    Anyone heading to Barcelona? I'm there as press for the weekend, and am going completely alone!


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    #69
    the_monkey
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    Hi all,
    Going to my 1st F1 race this weekend in BCN, a friend of mine got some tickets ... I'm not that into the sport but am looking forward to go for the photography.

    People tell me to bring earplugs cos it will be LOUD, I should yeah ?


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    #70
    Joeseph Balls
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    MortGoldman wrote: »
    Anyone heading to Barcelona? I'm there as press for the weekend, and am going completely alone!

    Yep, im heading out wednesday evening. My first one. You staying in Barca?


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    #71
    christy c
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    the_monkey wrote: »
    People tell me to bring earplugs cos it will be LOUD, I should yeah ?

    Have a read back through the general discussion thread to find out more about the noise! Short answer is no, you won't need ear plugs this year


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    #72
    antodeco
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    MortGoldman wrote: »
    Anyone heading to Barcelona? I'm there as press for the weekend, and am going completely alone!

    Yep, flying out Wednesday morning! 6:40.flight from Dublin :-/ Be there until Monday! Weather is meant to be decent for the few days. 18 - 21 degrees. Possible chance of a light shower on the Saturday or Sunday.


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    #73
    [Deleted User]
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    I'd still bring earplugs just in case for some of the races.


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    #74
    MortGoldman
    Registered Users Posts: 368 ✭✭MortGoldman


    Sure maybe a boardsie meet up could happen? I am flying out Thursday and leaving Sunday evening after the race!


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    #75
    Joeseph Balls
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    MortGoldman wrote: »
    Sure maybe a boardsie meet up could happen? I am flying out Thursday and leaving Sunday evening after the race!

    I'm camping at the circuit. What time do you arrive Thursday?


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    #76
    antodeco
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    Up in 5 hours. Should really try get some sleep!


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    #77
    Zcott
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    Have a good one, post pictures!


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    #78
    MortGoldman
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    Joeseph Balls wrote: »
    I'm camping at the circuit. What time do you arrive Thursday?

    Arriving in Barcelona Thursday night, won't be at the circuit til Friday morning!


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    #79
    frostie500
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    Flew in today , here til Monday. Definitely should try and organise a meetup


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    #80
    frostie500
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    MortGoldman wrote: »
    Anyone heading to Barcelona? I'm there as press for the weekend, and am going completely alone!

    I'm down working as well this weekend. PM me if you want any info if it's your first race as media


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    #81
    antodeco
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    Any of ye going to the pitwalk tomorrow? Depending on what time I wake up, it'll either be the 10am or 4pm one!


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    #82
    frostie500
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    antodeco wrote: »
    Any of ye going to the pitwalk tomorrow? Depending on what time I wake up, it'll either be the 10am or 4pm one!

    Don't think I'm heading up to the track today, just chillin today before the weekend!


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    #83
    NinjaTruncs
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    I'm going to the Monaco GP at the end of the month, it will be my first race and I'm really looking forward to it. Not sure where I'll be viewing it from yet, a friend says he may be able to hook us up with a spot around the Hairpin which would class.

    4.3kWp South facing PV System. South Dublin



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    #84
    frostie500
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    NinjaTruncs wrote: »
    I'm going to the Monaco GP at the end of the month, it will be my first race and I'm really looking forward to it. Not sure where I'll be viewing it from yet, a friend says he may be able to hook us up with a spot around the Hairpin which would class.

    I'll be there as well, it's always a great race butvsets the bar pretty high for any other races you go to!


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    #85
    antodeco
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    Just back from the pitwalk. Sweet Jesus the walk from the station is far! Stupidly hot today aswell! They're giving sway paddock club tickets to the fastest drivers in the simulators!


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    #86
    counterlock
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    Can anyone recommend a hotel near Hockenheim? I'm thinking of going over for the DTM season finale.

    Flights and weekend tickets opposite pitlane for around 130EUR :D


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    #87
    mad dave
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    We stayed in one in Heidelburg in 2008. It was opposite a bar called Savanah I think. Just cant remember the name of the hotel but it was a lovely spot.:) Thought it was for f1. You should be able to get a hotel a lot closer for the DTM.


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    #88
    jamok
    Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭jamok


    Sitting in the airport in Dublin getting set to head to Monaco. Got VIP tickets For thursday practice shangri'la apartment and for the race on sunday. My bank balance is fuked but its a once lifetime trip. Will post pictures over the weekend.


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    #89
    jamok
    Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭jamok


    Well lads just sittin at la rascasse havin a pint. This place is special. Yesterdays practice was good although it pissed rain. The noise of this years cars is very diffrwnt but still good. GP2 was very impressive. Not allowed post pictures cos.i dont have enough post but will try get some to you somehow ocer the weekend.


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    #90
    jamok
    Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭jamok


    Well lads just sittin at la rascasse havin a pint. This place is special. Yesterdays practice was good although it pissed rain. The noise of this years cars is very diffrwnt but still good. GP2 was very impressive. Not allowed post pictures cos.i dont have enough post but will try get some to you somehow ocer the weekend.


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    #91
    counterlock
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    jamok wrote: »
    Well lads just sittin at la rascasse havin a pint. This place is special. Yesterdays practice was good although it pissed rain. The noise of this years cars is very diffrwnt but still good. GP2 was very impressive. Not allowed post pictures cos.i dont have enough post but will try get some to you somehow ocer the weekend.

    Nice!


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