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Title: Which Race To Attend
Post by: Slugger on March 02, 2011, 10:38:53 AM

Me and the Mrs are thinking about going to a race this year with a friend of ours but can't decide which one. At least half way through the season would probably be best to give us a chance to budget for it (although we haven't actually set a budget yet).

We live in the UK but don't want to go to the British GP (been there done that and want to make a short break holiday out of it).

We want it to be a nice place to go to not just a good circuit/race.

We will probably spend 3 or 4 days there. Unless we decide to stay longer we wouldn't want to spend all day traveling so Australia for example would be out.

Any suggestions/recommendations?

Cheers guys (and gals)

Title: Re: Which Race To Attend
Post by: Slugger on March 02, 2011, 10:52:26 AM

I think based on time of year and distance it comes down to:

Turkey - never been to Turkey and didn't ever want to after my experience of Tunisia (thought the people would be similar) but the friend we're thinking of going with says we should see Istanbul.

Spain - been to Barcelona and other places in Spain before so probably not first choice.

Germany - been to Nurburgring and other places in Germany before so again probably not first choice.

Hungary - never been and don't know much about the place

Italy - going to Italy in July (near Florence) but that doesn't necessarily have a bearing on the decision

Title: Re: Which Race To Attend
Post by: Ian on March 02, 2011, 10:57:07 AM

I got a good deal off F1.com Slugs, 4 nights BB, direct flights from London City airport to Milan and 3 days g/stand on the Parabolica foe £547, the hotel was a bit spartan but I went specifically for the GP and it was a bit of a journey to the circuit. It's certainly worth checking out F1.com as the gave the cheapest packages.

Title: Re: Which Race To Attend
Post by: Slugger on March 02, 2011, 11:13:08 AM

Thanks for the tip Ian, I'll check them out.

Title: Re: Which Race To Attend
Post by: Ian on March 02, 2011, 11:24:51 AM

We love Turkey Slugs, been there 8 times but never been to Istanbul, we always found the Turks loved the English.

Title: Re: Which Race To Attend
Post by: Slugger on March 02, 2011, 11:27:38 AM

That's interesting. Thanks for that too :-)

Title: Re: Which Race To Attend
Post by: Scott on March 02, 2011, 03:10:15 PM

If you're thinking of doing Italy, first of all, I'll join you.  But Ian did have a trek to the circuit, so I would suggest you book your tickets, flight and hotel separately.  I don't think I paid any more than Ian for the hotel and tickets (my grandstand was covered, so maybe it was 30GBP or so more).  I had a hotel directly across from the main Milan train station...can't remember the name of it, but I could probably dig it up for you.

Only one I've been to.  I imagine Jeri could give you some good advice if you wanted to go to Montreal though...and it is supposed to be a fantastic race live.

Title: Re: Which Race To Attend
Post by: David on March 02, 2011, 07:30:09 PM

My MD in work is talking about taking customers to Spa, as the general manager I would have to go too. Sweet.  :good:

Title: Re: Which Race To Attend
Post by: Scott on March 02, 2011, 08:38:02 PM

Actually, I would love to go to Spa - but that weekend sucks for me.  I'm seriously considering Germany (instead of Italy this year) - anyone else been or want to go?

Title: Re: Which Race To Attend
Post by: Ian on March 02, 2011, 09:00:23 PM

Scott, wasn't it the hotel New York ?

Title: Re: Which Race To Attend
Post by: Ian on March 02, 2011, 09:10:35 PM

This is it Scott.

http://www.letsbookhotel.com/en/italy/milan/hotel/hotel-new-york.aspx (http://www.letsbookhotel.com/en/italy/milan/hotel/hotel-new-york.aspx)

Title: Re: Which Race To Attend
Post by: Scott on March 02, 2011, 09:13:38 PM

That's it!  Nice to see the Alzheimer's hasn't gotten the best of you yet  :tease:

Good job...I was trying to think what was funny about the name...of course it was Hotel New York in Milan.

Title: Re: Which Race To Attend
Post by: Ian on March 02, 2011, 09:20:29 PM

The Alz's comes in fits and starts. Err, what was your name ?  :DD

Title: Re: Which Race To Attend
Post by: Scott on March 02, 2011, 09:29:25 PM

Wanna go to Germany, Ian?  I know you have time...

Title: Re: Which Race To Attend
Post by: Ian on March 02, 2011, 09:48:41 PM

Bad time for me Scott, school hols.

Title: Re: Which Race To Attend
Post by: Andy B on March 03, 2011, 03:54:17 AM

I know you have said that the Spa weekend is bad for you but this is the one to see, it is an easy drive to get there, the ferry if booked early is cheap and to see/hear the cars going through O Rouge is stunning.
I missed Germany and Italy as I moved to the other hemisphere so I have to decide where to go here. :DntKnw:

Title: Re: Which Race To Attend
Post by: Scott on March 03, 2011, 07:47:08 AM

Believe me, I'd love to find a way, but it's probably our busiest weekend of the year here, and if I sneak away to a race I suspect I'll have to find a new place to live when I return  ;)

Title: Re: Which Race To Attend
Post by: Slugger on March 03, 2011, 10:28:56 PM

I've driven Spa and stayed in the town. The circuit is fantastic but the place isn't all that. And it always rains on Grand Prix day doesn't it?

Our friend is liking the idea of Hungary but it's still undecided.

For me I think it's between Hungary, Italy or Germany in no particular order.