Spa 1000 KMS May 14th

[Paddy_NL]

The youth hostel also looks a good (soft) alternative to the tent.

How close is it to the circuit?

It's a fair 15 minute drive, but plenty of us around to give you a lift

Just remeber some bedding, as the rubberised matress isnt that comfy.

You've got a very good point there, Robbo!

Don't worry mate, we'll remind you of it for years to come!!

I'm not worried, even gave that smilie the name

[RichUK]

Me and Chef went last year.

I think we saw you in the car park didn't we?

We have a group of 8 again this year, this year we're staying in Spa rather than Liege and leaving on Monday rather than Sunday.

Last year we walked the track and the drive home was interesting, especially when through tiredness, I could see three foot long white rabbits dancing in front of my car.

[Robbo SPS]

Yeah, that was us.

I think the Motot GP in France is the same weekend, so i'm off there this time.

I remember it being very foggy all the way back.

[RichUK]

We just booked our hotel in Liege 

6 of us this year, fingers crossed it is less wet than last year 

[hgb]

It'll surely be better than last year. It wasn't the brightest idea to place the Spa 1000 KMs into April, clever mind that was planning that... However, May is another chapter in the Ardennes and I have often found years with splendid sunshine and fair temperatures in May. There's the season opener of the Belcar series (Belgian GT) at Spa this weekend. I might have a drive and look.
BTW, they seem to have the same weather in Instabul this weekend as at Spa last year during the 1000k weekend. It was chilly this week at Istanbul as some early arriver from Rollcentre said and it will be raining this weekend. This is what weather.com told me. I think I stay here over the weekend.

[Pieter]

OK, now that we've got an idea of who's going, why don't we plan a meeting with all of us together? Any ideas?

[RichUK]

Sounds like a good idea.

[Paddy_NL]

Any ideas?

Last year's idea was to meet up at the little bar on top of Eau Rouge on Saturday 4 PM.
Nobody came though

[Piglet]

We usually frequent the bar in the paddock (fairly frequently!) 

[RichUK]

Any ideas?

Last year's idea was to meet up at the little bar on top of Eau Rouge on Saturday 4 PM.
Nobody came though

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We were there. We were also very cold

[hgb]

We should meet before or after the race because everyone seems to have different plans during the race. Personally, I prefer a meeting before the race. 'Before' could also mean saturday evening depending on outside temperatures. I would suggest the 'village' at the bottom of Eau Rouge where the telefone cells are. This way we have access to drinks AND food. The bar at Raidillon servers only drinks. As suggested by Piglet, the bar in the paddock is also an option. The more I think about it, this might even be a better place to meet.

[Pieter]

OK, the paddock bar then? Around tea time?

[RichUK]

That sounds like a good idea.

[Paddy_NL]

I would suggest the 'village' at the bottom of Eau Rouge where the telefone cells are. This way we have access to drinks AND food.

I'd rather eat my own sandwich this time

As suggested by Piglet, the bar in the paddock is also an option. The more I think about it, this might even be a better place to meet.

Sounds excellent

[LangTall]

I would suggest the 'village' at the bottom of Eau Rouge where the telefone cells are. This way we have access to drinks AND food.

I'd rather eat my own sandwich this time

I'll stand between you and the Mexicano's this year Paddy.

As suggested by Piglet, the bar in the paddock is also an option. The more I think about it, this might even be a better place to meet.

Sounds excellent

Satrudaynight we will be spending in the bar next to he hostel where we are staying I guess?