[WEC Race] Who is Going to the Spa WEC round

[GT6]

As usual i will be at Spa this year, heading there on Thursday and staying at Domaine Long Pre at Stavalot, so who else will be at Spa

[kobefly]

I will! All the way from Argentina. I really want to see Pechito bouncing back from his bad race in Silverstone. I will be staying in Malmedy, did not find accomodation closer to the circuit.

[Starfish Primer]

I´ll go with some friends from Spain.

[silente]

i will be there too.

I live in Cologne, Germany, which is an hour and a half away from there, so i will simply travel there and go back at night.

I will be there on friday and saturday.

[nobster]

If I go it will only be for the Friday.

[isynge]

Having missed last year will be there in 2017. Heading down on Thursday but will probably only do Saturday at the track - there are a couple of decent Vauban fortresses I was thinking of having a look at on the Friday, but will be around in the evening.

Be good to catch up with those around over the weekend.

[Richard117]

I'll be there, only for raceday

[TF110]

Please take lots of pictures and videos if you can! I always enjoy spectator views in addition to what the wec camera's show.

[Coach Ep]

I'm no longer around in the West-Europe area but with only 30 cars for this once classic sportscar race I would have passed the opportunity. Long gone are the ELMS/ILMC days with 50 or so cars at the start and no break to get your eyes off the track - a blue flaggers dream!

[isynge]

Originally Posted by Coach Ep

I'm no longer around in the West-Europe area but with only 30 cars for this once classic sportscar race I would have passed the opportunity. Long gone are the ELMS/ILMC days with 50 or so cars at the start and no break to get your eyes off the track - a blue flaggers dream!

A large part of me agrees - Spa deserves to have the sort of vast grids we saw ten or so years ago, but it's still the single most jaw dropping track I've ever had the privilege to walk around.

Started shoving things into the back of the car today ready for an early off Thursday morning - fully expect it to be the sort of brilliant trip it generally is. Now main dilemma is to think about soundtrack for the drive (currently planning on taking a southerly route past Valenciennes, then tacking east through Maubeuge and on through to Spa) - suggestions welcome!

[Coach Ep]

Yep...

If you wanna take it easy how about Charles Aznavour?

[Dani Filth]

i'll be there

[GT6]

Just thinking about what to pack, thermal cloths, shorts/t shirts or wet weather gear?
Well it is Spa so will probably need all three just for saturday. Hopefully will see many of you there

[Truckosaurus]

Originally Posted by isynge

... Now main dilemma is to think about soundtrack for the drive ...

On the drive to Silverstone WEC last month I attempted to introduce EPS's sons to the delights of Jimmy Buffett, sadly they were not convinced.

[isynge]

Originally Posted by GT6

Just thinking about what to pack, thermal cloths, shorts/t shirts or wet weather gear?
Well it is Spa so will probably need all three just for saturday. Hopefully will see many of you there

Looks like cool and showery for Friday, and perfectly respectable (if on the cool side) on Saturday.

That said when I looked over the weekend it was looking quite a bit colder - so who knows... Pack for all conditions - better safe than sorry.

[GT6]

Well in 1 day i will be well on the way to round two, excitement building

[GT6]

There are reports on clubarnarge that due to a security warning in belgium there is increased security at all public events over the weekend and that checks on cars entering the carparks etc will be increased and all boots/interiors will be inspected. So for all of those going be aware

[GT6]

OK all packed and ready for early morning start, meeting up with some people already but if others around then text me on 00447585807196 and we can arrange to all meet up

[Aysedasi]

Originally Posted by GT6

There are reports on clubarnarge that due to a security warning in belgium there is increased security at all public events over the weekend and that checks on cars entering the carparks etc will be increased and all boots/interiors will be inspected. So for all of those going be aware

You mean they'll have to rummage through all that beer and cheese Simon....?

[Dani Filth]

Question ... What are my options to be able to get to Verviers/Liege after the race .. is see that TEC buses only work up to about 18:30
Are there shuttles to major towns from where I can get a train to Liege?
Not even in Romania public transport stops at that hour

[GT6]

Well back home afetr a great 4 days in Spa, Brilliant time, for all those Le mans people who wish things to be a easy and laid back as 20 years ago i suggest you try Spa next year. back there for the Classic 6 hours in september and that is like Le mans 50 years ago