5P33D3V1L 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2008 ...Im not sure how much its going to cost me. Im an 18-year-old student in his second year of college and Im low on the monies but Im willing to save up for a race next year. Im hoping to attend Belgium Spa next year But Im not sure how much the average price for a ticket is and travelling costs and hotel prices. Im basically a n00b with attending to F1 gps but Id love to go to one soon! So any help would be invaluable to me. I live in the UK. So any past good/bad experiences, hints and tips and good seating/standing at the Spa track would of be useful too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikathegreat2 2 Report post Posted September 5, 2008 I'd like to go to Spa aswell & to be seated on the Eau Rouge straight ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F1_Fanatic 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2008 You should budget about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Rumble Strip 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2008 At races I have attended, I find I get most enjoyment from sitting on the pit straight. Take yourself a radio and sit within sight of a big screen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goferrarigo 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2008 At races I have attended, I find I get most enjoyment from sitting on the pit straight.Take yourself a radio and sit within sight of a big screen. I always thought sitting at the corner would be better since you actually get to see the cars as they brake.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Rumble Strip 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2008 For many, yes. For me, it's just a personal preference to see all the action in the pits, the podium etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussief1 4 Report post Posted September 6, 2008 What I did the first time I went to a GP was book a complete package consisting of Flights, tickets, transfers, and accomodation. You do pay a little more but atleast it removes some of the unknowns with going to a GP for the first time. After you have done a GP then you can organise it all yourself for the following years GP I have heard not sure how reliable the source is but, accomodation near the track at Spa is quite limited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Rumble Strip 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2008 Good idea. I have done this myself in the past and it does indeed save worrying as regards travelling to and from the circuit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Mosley 2 Report post Posted September 7, 2008 Yup. I've done that too and it worked well. Personally I think attending the GPs is over-rated and over-priced, but it's up to you of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samfraser 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 DO NOT GO TO SPA, THE PLACE IS A DUMP! We forked out a small fortune to watch a race there and it was very disappointing. Poor facilities, litter everywhere! Loudspeakers not working! Poor views for you money 5 hour wait to get out of spa! Missed tunnel crossing...it was hellish! From experience I'd recommend the Nurburgring/Silverstone/Hockenheim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Rumble Strip 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 I found it quite amusing watching TV coverage at Spa that punters seemed to be in the merchandise section even during the Grand Prix. Why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussief1 4 Report post Posted September 9, 2008 DO NOT GO TO SPA, THE PLACE IS A DUMP! We forked out a small fortune to watch a race there and it was very disappointing. Poor facilities, litter everywhere! Loudspeakers not working! Poor views for you money 5 hour wait to get out of spa! Missed tunnel crossing...it was hellish!From experience I'd recommend the Nurburgring/Silverstone/Hockenheim Not to mention the German Shepards the Military use to move on photographers a couple of years back!!! I found it quite amusing watching TV coverage at Spa that punters seemed to be in the merchandise section even during the Grand Prix.Why. I think every GP is the same. I know in Melbourne the bars are full during all the practice sessions and during the GP itself!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fernando 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2008 I went to Barcelona this year and some years ago to Monza.But I guess you prefer to go closer to the UK,especially f you don't have much money.The atmosphere in Monza is something worth seeing(well I went there in the Schumi days) but Barcelona is cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Rumble Strip 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2008 Maybe Silverstone is the same. I don't know as I'm usually in my seat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites