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Planning entering advanced stage. Anyone else?

Hopefully.

I believe that Barry has obtained the necessary approval.

He has indeed. See Drinking for Holland Facebook page. Are you in with him?

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

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!

Ooo. Tempted.

I'm IN!

I'm there !

There goes the neighbourhood  ;)

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.

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

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

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

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!

 :( and miffed.

planning to be there :)

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.

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Is that why you snore?  ;)

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.

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

Ferry booked. Out - Dover-Dunkirk 0800 Friday 2nd, back 12 noon Sunday 4th feel free to join us.

"@FIAWEC: Tickets for the #FIAWEC 6 Hours of Spa Francorchamps are now available, for more info go to http://t.co/AcPNUP78l1 #6hSpa"

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

As always Phil I look forward to our meeting up.

thanks!  8)

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/

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

Lot better than the £40 on the gate or £35 in advance Silverstone charged for last weekend.

Present,

Friday around 17.00u.

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

Maison " Forrest "

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

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

My satnav has live traffic updates so will always take the fastest route. Last twice it has taken me round Brussells with no problems.

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

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!!!

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

OT : Rebellion R-one confirmed for Spa !

Ok, on the 4pm Dover/Dunkirk crossing on thursday, back Sunday. Anyone wanting a lift? I have space

And when you're driving back home, stop on the way here : http://belgium.beertourism.com/blog/passchendaele-beer-and-pub

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

Are you sure that's not a lap dancing club?

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!

Anyone any catering ideas for the friday/saturday? I'll bring the coffee for breakfast, and a BBQ with 'some' meat.

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?

Roll call, good idea, one bacon one sausage brown sauce on both.

Ay.... and don't forget t' faggots n mushy peas ;D ;D ;D

I have organised Bacon and sausages?????

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)

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)

Qualifying report.

http://clubarnage.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/fiawec-spa-qualifying.html (http://clubarnage.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/fiawec-spa-qualifying.html)

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)

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)