Bavaria City Racing - this Sunday.

166man · 31-05-2012 11:49PM #1

Just saw this a few minutes ago thought it might be interesting for anyone in Dublin on Sunday for a few hours. Looks like it could be pretty cool with some fast cars around the place,

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2012/0601/1224317058610.html

opti0nal · 01-06-2012 05:23AM

166man wrote: »

Just saw this a few minutes ago thought it might be interesting for anyone in Dublin on Sunday for a few hours. Looks like it could be pretty cool with some fast cars around the

Oh good: fast driving sponsored by a drinks company.

Vicxas · 01-06-2012 06:41AM

Went for free - Not worth it

Cant wait for this

lau1247 · 01-06-2012 06:52AM

I can just visualise the amount of pot holes around the place that those fantastic machine will hit

dr.fuzzenstein · 01-06-2012 07:33AM

opti0nal wrote: »

Oh good: fast driving sponsored by a drinks company.

Yes, makes me want to tear down the quays at 100 mp/h drunk.

markpb · 01-06-2012 08:02AM

lau1247 wrote: »

I can just visualise the amount of pot holes around the place that those fantastic machine will hit

Maybe last year but almost every main road in the city centre was resurfaced late last year. They're pretty spotless (for now).

Chriscl1 · 01-06-2012 12:04PM

Went for free - Worth it

Picked up a pair of tickets on adverts for €50 for this. I'm really looking forward to it and when that happens the event is normally a let down so no way was I paying full price.

lau1247 · 01-06-2012 12:58PM

markpb wrote: »

Maybe last year but almost every main road in the city centre was resurfaced late last year. They're pretty spotless (for now).

yeah some places.. i think it says the cars will pass through trinity college area from o'connell bridge side..

Did you drive past D'ollier street recently?? they are not in the best of state

Dartz · 01-06-2012 01:09PM

dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »

Yes, makes me want to tear down the quays at 100 mp/h drunk.

Relevant youtube video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8Vo8iGLMwk

Some day. Some day....... start somewhere on the Northside, plough down... through OConnel street. Across and right, go down the river full throttle. Keep going past Heustion station. Right turn. Across Bridge. Left. More full speed. Into park. More twisty-turny shenanigans.

Eventually end up at the Papal Cross. not the most efficient route, but interesting to look at.

Video would sell, at least.

opti0nal · 01-06-2012 04:19PM

lau1247 wrote: »

yeah some places.. i think it says the cars will pass through trinity college area from o'connell bridge side..

Did you drive past D'ollier street recently?? they are not in the best of state

The poster says 'demonstration', it's not a race, so I guess they'll be sticking to the 30kph speed limit and revving their engines a lot.

A spectacular demonstration of the world’s most exciting motorsports! ...Bavaria City Racing Dublin is a spectacular weekend of activities, with something for everyone, including fashion, music and parties all over the city.

All that's missing is 'face painting.:P

Paddy@CIRL · 01-06-2012 04:24PM

Wow, a company brings a Formula 1 World Champion to Dublin to drive a contemporary F1 car on the streets here, along with a plethora of other cars and drivers from a variety of disciplines, all of which can be watched for FREE, and yet people still find something to complain about.

Jesus wept.

Personally, I can't f*cking wait!

opti0nal · 01-06-2012 05:56PM

Paddy@CIRL wrote: »

Wow, a company brings a Formula 1 World Champion to Dublin to drive a contemporary F1 car on the streets here, along with a plethora of other cars and drivers from a variety of disciplines, all of which can be watched for FREE,

(yawn). I can see why it would have to be free. It's not the real deal.

PrettyBoy · 01-06-2012 07:25PM

opti0nal wrote: »

Oh good: fast driving sponsored by a drinks company.

opti0nal wrote: »

The poster says 'demonstration', it's not a race, so I guess they'll be sticking to the 30kph speed limit and revving their engines a lot

opti0nal wrote: »

(yawn). I can see why it would have to be free. It's not the real deal.

Stop bitching, miserable git.

bladespin · 01-06-2012 07:29PM

opti0nal wrote: »

(yawn). I can see why it would have to be free. It's not the real deal.

All very real and No, there's no speed limit as the roads are closed, there'll be doughnuts, burnouts and lots of wheelies, should be enough to keep any enthuasiast happy for a couple of hours, if you don't like it then head to Bloom, for those who feel much more at home with the panzies

CianRyan · 01-06-2012 09:25PM

Went for free - Not worth it

My uncle sent me up two free tickets for O'Connell bridge. SWEET!!
I'm dragging my girlfriend along because she's dragging me to Bloom tomorrow.

murra · 02-06-2012 10:45AM

I would go but Dublin are playing in croker . what idiot organised them both on the same day .

opti0nal · 02-06-2012 01:09PM

bladespin wrote: »

All very real and No, there's no speed limit as the roads are closed,

Given the recent tragedy in Cavan, I can't see the organisers allowing people to get very close to the vehicles. when they're speeding.

ProudDUB · 02-06-2012 01:16PM

murra wrote: »

I would go but Dublin are playing in croker . what idiot organised them both on the same day .

Was thinking the very same thing ! :mad:

However, the footballers don't throw in until 4.30. It's a later start than usual, so I'll have a few hours at the Bavaria thingamagiggy before I head off to Croker.

Caseywhale · 02-06-2012 02:59PM

Went for free - Worth it

****e. Its going to be lashing rain, windy and cold for this.

Omega28 · 02-06-2012 03:32PM

do u need tickets to watch this? I'd love to go but I can't afford the prices ticketmaster are charging and was wondering if there are free spots where u grab a glimpse of the cars?

Caseywhale · 02-06-2012 03:52PM

Went for free - Worth it

Dylanmc111 wrote: »

do u need tickets to watch this? I'd love to go but I can't afford the prices ticketmaster are charging and was wondering if there are free spots where u grab a glimpse of the cars?

Its mostly free. Tickets only needed for a couple of areas. Check the website.
There wont be too many people in tomorrow once they see the rain anyway.

Omega28 · 02-06-2012 03:53PM

Caseywhale wrote: »

Its mostly free. Tickets only needed for a couple of areas. Check the website.
There wont be too many people in tomorrow once they see the rain anyway.

is there much point buying tickets for it? There very pricey aren't they?

Caseywhale · 02-06-2012 04:09PM

Went for free - Worth it

Dylanmc111 wrote: »

is there much point buying tickets for it? There very pricey aren't they?

I dont know if you can even get tickets now, but i think there is no point now. The weather will ensure that 100,000 will not come to this as expected, so i'd think that you will get a good vantage point easily.

Conor_M1990 · 02-06-2012 06:08PM

murra wrote: »

I would go but Dublin are playing in croker . what idiot organised them both on the same day .

In fairness the Dubs are only playing Louth. Louth will lose and go looking for a replay usual ****e go to the racing

Stereomaniac · 02-06-2012 06:10PM

In fairness, what happened to Louth that time was almost up there with the Montreal Screwjob.

Heroditas · 02-06-2012 06:13PM

opti0nal wrote: »

(yawn). I can see why it would have to be free. It's not the real deal.

Guess what, it's not compulsory to attend the event. It's actually.... OPTIONAL!

CianRyan · 02-06-2012 07:22PM

Went for free - Not worth it

Heroditas wrote: »

opti0nal wrote: »

(yawn). I can see why it would have to be free. It's not the real deal.

Guess what, it's not compulsory to attend the event. It's actually.... OPTIONAL!

WAHEY!
icwotudidder.

Pat Star · 02-06-2012 07:26PM

Guess I might as well go watch the event. I don't care that much about Formula 1, but hey, it's free and I've got nothing better to do, so why not.

(And there's also the fact that I can combine this with my grocery shopping which I've been too lazy to do up until now. Hooray.)

opti0nal · 02-06-2012 08:58PM

Heroditas wrote: »

Guess what, it's not compulsory to attend the event. It's actually.... OPTIONAL!

Not if you live near the route or want to cross the city.

PrettyBoy · 03-06-2012 12:11AM

opti0nal wrote: »

Not if you live near the route or want to cross the city.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIrhVo1WA78

bladespin · 03-06-2012 11:05AM

Stereomaniac wrote: »

In fairness, what happened to Louth that time was almost up there with the Montreal Screwjob.

They'd moan anyway, the Dubs will wipe the floor with them and they'll find some reason to question the ref, better off watching the racing or walk to Croker, it's not that far.

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