Spa, the works 2007

Eddy V · 19 Nov 2006, 21:13 (Ref:1769848)

For those people willing to follow the changes at Spa, have a look here, or log onto their website and click on the "travaux 2007" button.

Rockmunky · 19 Nov 2006, 21:53 (Ref:1769872)

Wow, it all looks so empty!

**Peter Mallett** · 20 Nov 2006, 14:07 (Ref:1770652)

Thanks Eddie. Work seems to be progressing well. I think the amount of room behind the F1 pits and on the lower tier behing the endurance pits will be less than the artist's impression though.

Eddy V · 20 Nov 2006, 16:59 (Ref:1770761)

If I feel like it

, I'll have a look next weekend how big some areas will be / become.
There should be regular updates on the link.

terence · 20 Nov 2006, 17:13 (Ref:1770766)

Well done Edie, very interesting,I think Peter is right though .Time will tell!

Kieran20 · 20 Nov 2006, 20:10 (Ref:1770880)

i dont care what they do it, as long as they dont let tilke anywhere near it and f1 gets back racing there

**Peter Mallett** · 21 Nov 2006, 04:59 (Ref:1771142)

Stuff F1 I want to go back there.

zefarelly · 21 Nov 2006, 10:45 (Ref:1771310)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kieran20

i dont care what they do it, as long as they dont let tilke anywhere near it and f1 gets back racing there

I'd be happy if F1 only goes every 2 years ( to keep it well maintained) and they concentrate on real racing for the rest of the time. I'm sure the facilities will improve, but for the few rather than the many ? ? ?

terence · 21 Nov 2006, 10:58 (Ref:1771316)

I was told that just about all of the padock was being sorted.

Eddy V · 21 Nov 2006, 20:51 (Ref:1771746)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Stuff F1 I want to go back there.

Now THAT is the way to put it.

PaulSands · 22 Nov 2006, 10:22 (Ref:1772121)

It looks like a scene of wanton destruction....I'm gutted the Uniroyal Tower has gone

**Peter Mallett** · 22 Nov 2006, 11:07 (Ref:1772159)

No it hasn't. What you are looking at is the F1 pits at the top of the hill. as far as I can make out the Endurance pits and the Uniroyal Tower are still there.

See http://www.spa-francorchamps.be/gfx/...es/061115b.htm

PaulSands · 22 Nov 2006, 11:11 (Ref:1772161)

Brilliant...I was tring to get my bearings
I need to get back there but given I'm not currently doing motor sport events it might be tricky

**Peter Mallett** · 22 Nov 2006, 11:16 (Ref:1772166)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulSands

but given I'm not currently doing motor sport events it might be tricky

You mean you're doing Formula 3?

PaulSands · 22 Nov 2006, 12:47 (Ref:1772230)

Due to an adjustment in my employment status as I was downsized (probably do with losing a pound or dozen) I have become a self employed photographer
unfortunately all the restrictions at circuits regard sales of photographs forced me to the heart breaking decision that I couldnt afford the luxury of covering motor sport for the time being as the weekend is prime earning time for coverage of other events

Mr.Dallara · 20 Dec 2006, 10:37 (Ref:1795602)

The last day's was there a lot of progress on the works in Spa!

Much more pics @ http://www.spa-francorchamps.be/gfx/...007/index2.htm

Happy Snapper · 20 Dec 2006, 11:44 (Ref:1795663)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Dallara

The last day's was there a lot of progress on the works in Spa!

http://www.spa-francorchamps.be/gfx/...es/061219d.jpg

http://www.spa-francorchamps.be/gfx/...es/061219a.jpg

Much more pics @ http://www.spa-francorchamps.be/gfx/...007/index2.htm

Thanks for posting the images but I dont concider this work as "progress" at Spa! Just another great rack that has been ripped appart for F1...

MikeHoyer · 20 Dec 2006, 11:54 (Ref:1795670)

Where's the bar...?

**bella** · 20 Dec 2006, 12:07 (Ref:1795685)

forgot to mention, i dropped in there on sunday on the way to a final destination, and there has been a huge amount of progress on the building works. it all looks rather sad still though.

i think upgrading the pits and so forth was necessary, but disagree strongly with touching the circuit itself. i don't understand why they can't start on the normal grid like everyone else manages to every other race. it's part of the challenge.

MikeHoyer · 20 Dec 2006, 12:11 (Ref:1795689)

It does seem strange, especially considering it was only a few years since they did it before.

**Peter Mallett** · 20 Dec 2006, 12:18 (Ref:1795693)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bella

i think upgrading the pits and so forth was necessary, but disagree strongly with touching the circuit itself. i don't understand why they can't start on the normal grid like everyone else manages to every other race. it's part of the challenge.

Do you mean starting on the run down to Eau Rouge? If so I believe there are no standing starts on that grid only rollers. This is because of the steep hill and therefore you can't expect F1 cars to start from there. Also the pit lane and pit complex is too cramped for F1 teams.

As far as I can tell the only changes to the track itself involve the realignment of the Bus Stop chicane. All other changes involve replacing gravel/grass with tarmac thus the configuration of the track is changed very little.

Eddy V · 20 Dec 2006, 12:29 (Ref:1795702)

Lots of standing starts at the "old" downhill start. Works quite well, most of the time.
Wouldn't be the first driver who has reverse selected (to keep the car on the line in gear) instead of first.

I've seen many driver revving the engine like hell and blasting off.....
in the wrong way, backwards.

Doh!

davemk7 · 20 Dec 2006, 15:33 (Ref:1795909)

what are the plans for the bus stop? the 04 changes were awful.

it all look very sad, keep f1 out! [of everwhere]

would be better with no bus stop.

Kieran20 · 20 Dec 2006, 19:10 (Ref:1796133)

Quote:

Originally Posted by davemk7

what are the plans for the bus stop? the 04 changes were awful.

it all look very sad, keep f1 out! [of everwhere]

would be better with no bus stop.

yes but incredibly dangerous

. i like the old bus stop, just wish theyd bring it back

Eddy V · 20 Dec 2006, 21:11 (Ref:1796208)

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