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17 Sep 2023, 12:35 (Ref:4177025) | #1 | ||
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WEC Spa 2024 trip?
Thinking about camping there for race - weather can be unpredictable. Has anybody been recently and is camping OK? Assume a Thursday morning trip out and back Sunday morning works?
Do you really need a GS and if so is it also easy to walk around lots of the track? Tickets on sale next week |
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17 Sep 2023, 20:10 (Ref:4177121) | #2 | ||
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Entry tickets have always included roaming use of grandstands, have always bought on the gate, not in advance. |
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19 Sep 2023, 10:59 (Ref:4177396) | #3 | ||
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Is the camping near supermarkets etc like Le Mans or based on where the circuit looks like it is on aerial shots you take everything you need with you or stock up on route. And how much are and varieties of beer (and food ) at track? |
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19 Sep 2023, 15:28 (Ref:4177449) | #4 | ||
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Food and drink in the track is expensive, beer is Jupiler and maybe Leffe, not a problem taking your own in though, in the past they’ve not allowed glass to be taken into the 24 but I’ve never been searched at the WEC, probably safest to stick to cans but that does massively reduce your options, Belgians not believing in canned beer unless it’s cooking lager. Take waterproofs, warm clothes and good walking boots. |
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20 Sep 2023, 11:01 (Ref:4177550) | #5 | ||
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A good bicycle could help. You'll find a very narrow asphalt path leading from Eau Rouge to Bruxelles curve through the forest along Kemmel straight. From there, you can cycle to other spots, mainly outside of the track. I remember a camping outside Bruxelles corner offering a convenient bird's eye view. Anyone confirm if still exists?
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20 Sep 2023, 14:15 (Ref:4177572) | #7 | ||
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If bringing a bicycle, make sure it has plenty of gears! Edit: here's a map to help with figuring out where to go on a bike (page 4 of 5) https://www.spa-francorchamps.be/sit...an_acces-2.pdf The light grey line is the narrow path Gerard is referring to. Keep in mind it's used primarily by pedestrians and there are steep (down)hills, causing significant speed differences between those on feet and 2 wheels - you'll need brakes in excellent condition! (if not, you'll have an accident in no time!) Last edited by Coach Ep; 20 Sep 2023 at 14:20. |
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26 Sep 2023, 18:39 (Ref:4178435) | #8 | ||
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Do like bikes and still have 4 or 5 but last time on a bike (or off really) I was airlifted of a mountain in Italy with a dislocated shoulder and a fractures arm and not keen on bikes inside crowded motorsport venues as bikes and crowds don't mix well (should be better secure bike parks at main spectator areas)
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26 Sep 2023, 18:43 (Ref:4178436) | #9 | ||
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Questions mainly on whether take impactical 2 seater car and enjoy drive down or dull family car with more stuff and option for bad/cold weather
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26 Sep 2023, 19:17 (Ref:4178438) | #10 | ||
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Impractical 2 seater. Clearly.
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12 Oct 2023, 21:52 (Ref:4181186) | #13 | ||
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thanks for info - looks a bargain at euros 60 or so with roving grandstands - though assume you need to rock up early and not move for race. Also found a smaller campsite in Francorchamps 500m or so from La Source that am enquiring about
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