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If you mean this http://www.spa-francorchamps.be/en/track-activitie...
You need to book it in advance - decent value at €290. I'll be there 21/07.
You need to book it in advance - decent value at €290. I'll be there 21/07.
True, you need to get this booked in advance.
I have attended one two years ago.
It is a very good way to get to know the track for not a lot of money.
That said, i wouldn't do it again.
Although the price is low compared to other events and trackdays, so is the quality of track time.
They separate in sessions of 25 minutes from which you actually lose around 4 minutes as the first lap is always with a safety car infront going on a slow pace.
So there is a lot of rush when everyone jumps into track for 20 minutes.
If you plan on putting a few more laps during the day then don't bother.
Stretch a bit more and go for a trackday as you will get to enjoy both the track and you car far more than on a PDE.
Kostas.
I have attended one two years ago.
It is a very good way to get to know the track for not a lot of money.
That said, i wouldn't do it again.
Although the price is low compared to other events and trackdays, so is the quality of track time.
They separate in sessions of 25 minutes from which you actually lose around 4 minutes as the first lap is always with a safety car infront going on a slow pace.
So there is a lot of rush when everyone jumps into track for 20 minutes.
If you plan on putting a few more laps during the day then don't bother.
Stretch a bit more and go for a trackday as you will get to enjoy both the track and you car far more than on a PDE.
Kostas.
nickfrog said:
A fair point. Only my second Spa outing this year so probably go for a OPL next time although the mileage is actually spot on for us with DN the day after...
Nick, we're going with DF trackdays (a Dutch TDO) this year which is another option compared to UK organizers. Similar price to UK ones (a little less at the moment with current exchange rate). Overtaking either side rules a la RMA days. We're mostly using them as they have a day at Spa, a day off and then a day at Zandvoort which for us is preferable to two days on the bounce at Spa (which is what most UK operators do in the summer).boxsey said:
Nick, we're going with DF trackdays (a Dutch TDO) this year which is another option compared to UK organizers. Similar price to UK ones (a little less at the moment with current exchange rate). Overtaking either side rules a la RMA days. We're mostly using them as they have a day at Spa, a day off and then a day at Zandvoort which for us is preferable to two days on the bounce at Spa (which is what most UK operators do in the summer).
Hey!! How are you ? Long time no see! I am actually going with Tempchicken and Mike 986. Hope to see you soon ! Nick.
boxsey said:
Nick, we're going with DF trackdays (a Dutch TDO) this year which is another option compared to UK organizers. Similar price to UK ones (a little less at the moment with current exchange rate). Overtaking either side rules a la RMA days. We're mostly using them as they have a day at Spa, a day off and then a day at Zandvoort which for us is preferable to two days on the bounce at Spa (which is what most UK operators do in the summer).
Boxsey, have you used DF before? I am looking at there SPA day on the 1st of Aug. JayK12 said:
Boxsey, have you used DF before? I am looking at there SPA day on the 1st of Aug.
First time for us. Price and rules are on par with the main UK TDOs (overtaking rules are the same as RMA). The owner (Peter) has been great to deal with. All other reports I dug up gave good feedback. There are nine of us in our group (mostly Porsches) so you should be in good company (email me if you want to tag along with us). Only small hurdle so far was having to pay by international electronic transfer rather than credit card.boxsey said:
First time for us. Price and rules are on par with the main UK TDOs (overtaking rules are the same as RMA). The owner (Peter) has been great to deal with. All other reports I dug up gave good feedback. There are nine of us in our group (mostly Porsches) so you should be in good company (email me if you want to tag along with us). Only small hurdle so far was having to pay by international electronic transfer rather than credit card.
Cheers, any idea how many spaces there are in total? I'm just deciding as i want to go to the Ring also. With this being on a Monday, I could go Ring Sunday, SPA Monday, Ring Tuesday, home Wednesday. But means i have to carry a spare seat as mine have wings and wont be accepted on a public day. Or do i do DN in Sep.......argh..... Never done SPA before.Porsche's sound good!! I'll be in a Civic Type R EP3 Supercharged, need to make a decision ASAP.
Nabu said:
Drop a word whichever day you guys are coming.
I work at Spa and am almost everyday around the track, so it would be nice to meet some of you in person.
Also if you need help with anything, don't hesitate.
Nabu, I was there on Friday 29 April...would like to get some pictures of my car in action (I had the red Challenge Stradale), do you know any of the numerous photographers who were around?I work at Spa and am almost everyday around the track, so it would be nice to meet some of you in person.
Also if you need help with anything, don't hesitate.
JayK12 said:
Cheers, any idea how many spaces there are in total? I'm just deciding as i want to go to the Ring also. With this being on a Monday, I could go Ring Sunday, SPA Monday, Ring Tuesday, home Wednesday. But means i have to carry a spare seat as mine have wings and wont be accepted on a public day. Or do i do DN in Sep.......argh..... Never done SPA before.
Porsche's sound good!! I'll be in a Civic Type R EP3 Supercharged, need to make a decision ASAP.
Not sure. Most TDOs book around 100 cars for Spa because it's such a big circuit and will cope with that number. Unfortunately their calendar is now saying fully booked on our day! Can't help you decide on the best date for the Ring because I don't know what's best for there. All I can say about Spa is that it's the best normal race circuit bar none! First time takes your breath away!Porsche's sound good!! I'll be in a Civic Type R EP3 Supercharged, need to make a decision ASAP.
boxsey said:
Not sure. Most TDOs book around 100 cars for Spa because it's such a big circuit and will cope with that number. Unfortunately their calendar is now saying fully booked on our day! Can't help you decide on the best date for the Ring because I don't know what's best for there. All I can say about Spa is that it's the best normal race circuit bar none! First time takes your breath away!
That's make my decision then, will be booking DN! Thanks911Thrasher said:
Nabu, I was there on Friday 29 April...would like to get some pictures of my car in action (I had the red Challenge Stradale), do you know any of the numerous photographers who were around?
I looked that up mate but i cannot find anything on the photographers i know. I see it was a Skylimit event you attended so try contacting them and get some contact details.
Also, about the rest, DF is co-operating with Skylimit for some days for the 1st of August. You can check that on Skylimit's website.
So that will give you an idea about people and cars that will be attending (if any of you had experience with SL in the past).
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