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Title: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Bob U on January 22, 2014, 12:36:56 pm: Planning entering advanced stage. Anyone else?
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: landman on January 22, 2014, 02:11:36 pm: Hopefully.

I believe that Barry has obtained the necessary approval.
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Bob U on January 22, 2014, 02:37:49 pm: He has indeed. See Drinking for Holland Facebook page. Are you in with him?
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Jason on January 22, 2014, 03:12:19 pm: This is very tempting. Spa, Minneapolis then back in time for Le Mans. Just need to work out the cost, and hope to take a couple of passengers
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Barry on January 22, 2014, 05:59:50 pm: sh*t just realised I can't go, date I saw originally was 10th, now it's the 3rd. Working. sh*t sh*t sh*t!
Bugger and sh*t. >:(

I am slightly miffed!
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Steve Pyro on January 22, 2014, 07:59:25 pm: Quote from: Bob U on January 22, 2014, 12:36:56 pm
Planning entering advanced stage. Anyone else?

Ooo. Tempted.
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Lawnmower Man on January 23, 2014, 12:40:47 am: I'm IN!
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Kristof on January 23, 2014, 09:13:18 am: I'm there !
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Bob U on January 23, 2014, 11:15:41 am: Quote from: Lawnmower Man on January 23, 2014, 12:40:47 am
I'm IN!

There goes the neighbourhood ;)
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: LuxExpat on January 23, 2014, 12:24:47 pm: Quote from: Barry on January 22, 2014, 05:59:50 pm
sh*t just realised I can't go, date I saw originally was 10th, now it's the 3rd. Working. sh*t sh*t sh*t!
Bugger and sh*t. >:(

I am slightly miffed!

Oh, FFS!

BTW, don't bother travelling over on Thursday 1st. It's a public holiday across Europe. Europe will be closed!
Looks like I'll be heading up 1st thing Sat a.m. from Lux, as I did last year, and with added Ben.
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: nopanic - neil on January 23, 2014, 11:21:01 pm: Would luv to go, but the bosses birthday that day and not sure a weekend in that Spa is what she would be expecting

unless I can plan something else ::)
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Barry on January 24, 2014, 12:33:38 am: Quote from: nopanic - neil on January 23, 2014, 11:21:01 pm
Would luv to go, but the bosses birthday that day and not sure a weekend in that Spa is what she would be expecting

unless I can plan something else ::)

Big present, sorted! >:D
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: landman on January 24, 2014, 02:44:23 pm: Quote from: nopanic - neil on January 23, 2014, 11:21:01 pm
Would luv to go, but the bosses birthday that day and not sure a weekend in that Spa is what she would be expecting

unless I can plan something else ::)

Candle lit dinner of frites avec sauce Andeluce, washed down by a flagon of Jupiler on Saturday night.

Supermarket shop on Sunday before the ferry home.

Not seeing any problems there, Neil!

;D
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: nopanic - neil on January 24, 2014, 07:21:25 pm: Well I did get away it one year,

her present, peace and quiet from me, - I went way ;D

not sure if she wants the same, but we will see
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Brad Zarse on January 29, 2014, 10:34:33 pm: Quote from: Bob U on January 23, 2014, 11:15:41 am
Quote from: Lawnmower Man on January 23, 2014, 12:40:47 am
I'm IN!

There goes the neighbourhood ;)

You've seen the passenger list in your car, and you think Toms presence is going to bring down the neighbourhood?? >:D

I'm in.

So is Andy Zarse.

This could get messy....again. BRING. IT. ON!
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Barry on January 29, 2014, 11:28:36 pm: :( and miffed.
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Dirk3D_NL on January 30, 2014, 12:09:31 am: planning to be there :)
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Bob U on January 30, 2014, 11:20:52 am: Quote from: Brad Zarse on January 29, 2014, 10:34:33 pm
Quote from: Bob U on January 23, 2014, 11:15:41 am
Quote from: Lawnmower Man on January 23, 2014, 12:40:47 am
I'm IN!

There goes the neighbourhood ;)

You've seen the passenger list in your car, and you think Toms presence is going to bring down the neighbourhood?? >:D

I'm in.

So is Andy Zarse.

This could get messy....again. BRING. IT. ON!
No no! I think you have been misled. I am only going so as to indulge in my love of sports car racing. During times of no track action I intend to spend my time learning about the history and admiring the natural beauty of The Ardennes. There will be no time for shenanigans and partying.
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Snoring Rhino on January 31, 2014, 10:23:54 pm: Quote from: Bob U on January 30, 2014, 11:20:52 am
Quote from: Brad Zarse on January 29, 2014, 10:34:33 pm
Quote from: Bob U on January 23, 2014, 11:15:41 am
Quote from: Lawnmower Man on January 23, 2014, 12:40:47 am
I'm IN!

There goes the neighbourhood ;)

You've seen the passenger list in your car, and you think Toms presence is going to bring down the neighbourhood?? >:D

I'm in.

So is Andy Zarse.

This could get messy....again. BRING. IT. ON!
No no! I think you have been misled. I am only going so as to indulge in my love of sports car racing. During times of no track action I intend to spend my time learning about the history and admiring the natural beauty of The Ardennes. There will be no time for shenanigans and partying.

Bollocks.........Massive Bollocks
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Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: LuxExpat on February 07, 2014, 09:03:50 am: Quote from: Snoring Rhino on January 31, 2014, 10:23:54 pm

Bollocks.........Massive Bollocks

Is that why you snore? ;)
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Jason on February 12, 2014, 02:16:50 pm: I know it's a couple of months away, but is there a link for tickets/Camping pass? Been on the Spa website and can't find anything
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: LuxExpat on February 13, 2014, 08:36:48 am: Quote from: Jason on February 12, 2014, 02:16:50 pm
I know it's a couple of months away, but is there a link for tickets/Camping pass? Been on the Spa website and can't find anything

I've been searching there too, also with no luck. I'm pretty sure 2013 tickets went on sale around Feb?

Last year the guys just pitched up under the trees on the parking down towards Eau Rouge. I think if you've a ticket/parking pass, which were only €25 last year (combined), then you can camp where you like - unlike Le Mans.
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Kpy on February 13, 2014, 06:31:23 pm: Tickets aren't on sale yet, but there is this link for notification as and when
http://www.fiawec.com/races/6-hours-of-spa-francorchamps/ticket.html
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Bob U on February 15, 2014, 04:33:17 pm: Ferry booked. Out - Dover-Dunkirk 0800 Friday 2nd, back 12 noon Sunday 4th feel free to join us.
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: landman on February 15, 2014, 04:57:18 pm: "@FIAWEC: Tickets for the #FIAWEC 6 Hours of Spa Francorchamps are now available, for more info go to http://t.co/AcPNUP78l1 #6hSpa"
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Canada Phil on February 15, 2014, 07:57:49 pm: Quote from: Bob U on February 15, 2014, 04:33:17 pm
Ferry booked. Out - Dover-Dunkirk 0800 Friday 2nd, back 12 noon Sunday 4th feel free to join us.

Hi Bob,
While I would love to join you lack of both time and money as usual. I will howver be glued to my computer to watch on line. See you on BN in June.
Phil
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Bob U on February 15, 2014, 10:54:34 pm: Quote from: Canada Phil on February 15, 2014, 07:57:49 pm
Quote from: Bob U on February 15, 2014, 04:33:17 pm
Ferry booked. Out - Dover-Dunkirk 0800 Friday 2nd, back 12 noon Sunday 4th feel free to join us.

Hi Bob,
See you on BN in June.
Phil
As always Phil I look forward to our meeting up.
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: LuxExpat on February 24, 2014, 01:39:57 pm: Quote from: Kpy on February 13, 2014, 06:31:23 pm
Tickets aren't on sale yet, but there is this link for notification as and when
http://www.fiawec.com/races/6-hours-of-spa-francorchamps/ticket.html

thanks! 8)
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: LuxExpat on February 28, 2014, 08:05:31 am: As I'd booked tickets online last year, I received an email yesterday advising that they're now available to buy for 2014.
Price has increased to €28, but still much cheaper than many other motorsport events. ;D

http://www.sherpa.be/enUS/Sports/Other/Wec-6-Hours-Of-Spa---Francorchamps/
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: LangTall on April 21, 2014, 02:28:36 pm: I'll be there with the missus, ~~probably already on thursday~~ on thursday.
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Jason on April 22, 2014, 02:41:54 pm: Quote from: LangTall on April 21, 2014, 02:28:36 pm
I'll be there with the missus, ~~probably already on thursday~~ on thursday.
Excellent, means I won't be camping alone on Thursday (Cue Marius announcing he's not arriving till friday now ;)) See you then
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Barry on April 22, 2014, 05:17:34 pm: Quote from: LuxExpat on February 28, 2014, 08:05:31 am

Price has increased to €28, but still much cheaper than many other motorsport events. ;D

Lot better than the £40 on the gate or £35 in advance Silverstone charged for last weekend.
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Maximum on April 22, 2014, 06:02:22 pm: Present,

Friday around 17.00u.

RV, Fridge, Gerny, Fire Loggs and some cans of beer.

Maison " Forrest "
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: wishy on April 23, 2014, 08:40:54 am: We should arrive in convoy around 3pm on Friday with provided there are no accidents round the Brussels ring road to slow us down;D
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Barry on April 23, 2014, 08:54:57 am: Quote from: wishy on April 23, 2014, 08:40:54 am
We should arrive in convoy around 3pm on Friday with provided there are no accidents round the Brussels ring road to slow us down;D

The route that avoids Brussels is surely the better bet, especially on a Friday.
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Kristof on April 23, 2014, 01:36:42 pm: Quote from: Barry on April 23, 2014, 08:54:57 am
Quote from: wishy on April 23, 2014, 08:40:54 am
We should arrive in convoy around 3pm on Friday with provided there are no accidents round the Brussels ring road to slow us down;D

The route that avoids Brussels is surely the better bet, especially on a Friday.

+1 > stay away from Brussels on a friday afternoon
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: LuxExpat on April 23, 2014, 01:54:55 pm: Quote from: wishy on April 23, 2014, 08:40:54 am
We should arrive in convoy around 3pm on Friday with provided there are no accidents round the Brussels ring road to slow us down;D

Wishy,

From Dunkirk, head to Lille, Mons, Charleroi, direction Namur (E42) then stay on the E42 to Liége and Spa from there.
The Brussels Ring is crap at any time of the day, although the E42 from Mons>Charleroi has ~22km of roadworks, so speed's down to 90km/h, but it's still OK during the week - having driven to/from the UK in the last week.

Bonne route - look forward to seeing you guys on the Saturday!

Russell
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Bob U on April 23, 2014, 02:03:34 pm: My satnav has live traffic updates so will always take the fastest route. Last twice it has taken me round Brussells with no problems.
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Andy Zarse on April 24, 2014, 06:18:00 pm: If the Brussels ringroad is anything like the Antwerp ring on a Friday (and I can't think it isn't) there is only one course of action: AVOID!

The advantage of taking the route via Namur (which is lovely by the way) is that you're closer to the Grimbergen factory... >:D
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: wishy on April 24, 2014, 10:34:31 pm: After our foray to Zolder last August for the 24 hours......it would be best for one of our members not to visit "Grimbergen",as his metabolisim suffers when partaking in the ale!!!
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Kristof on April 25, 2014, 01:07:08 am: Quote from: Andy Zarse on April 24, 2014, 06:18:00 pm
If the Brussels ringroad is anything like the Antwerp ring on a Friday (and I can't think it isn't) there is only one course of action: AVOID!

If it's anything like the Antwerp ring on a Thursday evening > avoid even more !

OT : Rebellion R-one confirmed for Spa !
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Jason on April 25, 2014, 07:31:15 am: Ok, on the 4pm Dover/Dunkirk crossing on thursday, back Sunday. Anyone wanting a lift? I have space
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Kristof on April 26, 2014, 12:43:50 am: Quote from: Andy Zarse on April 24, 2014, 06:18:00 pm
he advantage of taking the route via Namur (which is lovely by the way) is that you're closer to the Grimbergen factory... >:D

And when you're driving back home, stop on the way here : http://belgium.beertourism.com/blog/passchendaele-beer-and-pub
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: wishy on April 26, 2014, 11:55:31 am: And a visit to the "Kingdom of Heaven" is a must if you are in Hasselt it boasts a menu covering 600 Belgium beers of varying alcoholic levels ;D ;D
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Lord Steve on April 26, 2014, 02:26:06 pm: Are you sure that's not a lap dancing club?
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Baloo on April 28, 2014, 02:41:04 pm: Dammit Wishy.. that is bad news.. we were starting to work through 400 beers and have so far conquered about twenty of the higher octane varieties , now you tell us there are 600. Ah well .. just have to try harder!
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: LangTall on April 28, 2014, 03:28:14 pm: Anyone any catering ideas for the friday/saturday? I'll bring the coffee for breakfast, and a BBQ with 'some' meat.
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: wishy on April 28, 2014, 06:16:11 pm: Marius. I think we should have a kitty to cover the food for the weekend. I reckon about 10- 15 euros each should cover it, plus we need to contribute some cash to Bob for making the curry as it's only fair, as 20 portions or so of curry don't come cheap?.......especially with transport costs ;D

P.S....I think we need a roll call?
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Bob U on April 28, 2014, 07:55:53 pm: Roll call, good idea, one bacon one sausage brown sauce on both.
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: wishy on April 28, 2014, 09:46:07 pm: Ay.... and don't forget t' faggots n mushy peas ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Snoring Rhino on April 29, 2014, 08:51:12 pm: I have organised Bacon and sausages?????
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Grand_Fromage on May 02, 2014, 04:07:31 pm: Notes from the Ardennes...

http://clubarnage.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/competitors-of-spa-fiawec-face.html (http://clubarnage.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/competitors-of-spa-fiawec-face.html)
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Grand_Fromage on May 02, 2014, 05:11:16 pm: Notes after 2nd free practice.

http://clubarnage.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/second-free-practice-porsche-give-hint.html (http://clubarnage.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/second-free-practice-porsche-give-hint.html)
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Grand_Fromage on May 02, 2014, 09:39:07 pm: Qualifying report.

http://clubarnage.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/fiawec-spa-qualifying.html (http://clubarnage.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/fiawec-spa-qualifying.html)
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Kristof on May 04, 2014, 11:08:50 am: Shooting from the wrong side of the fence this time >:(.
Actually enjoyed it ... walking around the track with a few friends, have a few beers, no stress, watch a race instead of looking through a lens all the time ... fun afternoon !

Teaser :
(http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae77/Raceshot/_V1_1340_zpsbe8fa768.jpg) (http://s959.photobucket.com/user/Raceshot/media/_V1_1340_zpsbe8fa768.jpg.html)
Title: Re: WEC Spa. 3rd May 2014
Post by: Grand_Fromage on May 04, 2014, 05:27:11 pm: Race report including images from Dottore http://clubarnage.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/wec-6-hours-of-spa-francorchamps-main.html (http://clubarnage.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/wec-6-hours-of-spa-francorchamps-main.html)