What racing to watch with the other half?

[anonymous-user]

I've been to a number of F1 races over the years but next year want to start gong to some other types of racing with Mrs Garyhun who has never been to a race event, ever.

I was thinking Le Mans 24 Hour but am not sure if that's more a lads experience. I love watching the WEC as a whole and also BTCC so just wondered, if I was going to take the Mrs to a few races this year, UK or Europe, what would you recommend.

Neither of us mind slumming it, although I have a feeling that glamping at Porsche Curves would probably be more of a gentle way into this!!

Thanks
Gary

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Prancing Hippo said:

Classic Le Mans or Classic Monaco?

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll take a look into these as they're not events I'm familiar with.

[anonymous-user]

Cheers MonkeyHanger!

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andy97 said:

Personally I might try a good club meeting first, one where you can wander round easily and are not crowded, one where you can wander round the paddock and see the cars and one where if she hates it you won't have wasted a shed load of cash!

Do you mean something like a day at one of the UK circuits?

[anonymous-user]

Thank you all for taking the time to reply.

I now have some great starting points and will look into all these.

Cheers
Gary

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Vocal Minority said:

It may sound like a silly question - to what extent does she like motorsport?

Is she dead keen, dead against or so so?

A big crowd isn't necessarily a bad thing - big crowds tend to generate good atmosphere, and if she is so-so about the subject matter it could mean she enjoys it more.

For example, BTCC would be more immediately entertaining.

WEC at Silverstone is really for the purists

Edited by Vocal Minority on Saturday 22 November 18:13

She likes cars that go fast and are loud Anything like that with some added excitement built in - overtakes or contact for example - and she'd be happy.

Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 24th November 14:53

[anonymous-user]

WEC Spa does sound like the right starting point - cheers!

[anonymous-user]

We are definitely going to the Goodwood Revival - getting dressed up (I always wanted to be in the RAF ) and making a day of it sounds perfect.

In addition WEC Spa and Classic Monaco are also be on the cards as it involves a great drive to the events so we can make a bit of a trip out of both. I'm also very keen to see a WEC race in the flesh.

However, I think we may also do some other UK stuff to round off the experience!

Thanks to all for your input, it is appreciated.

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Mark Benson said:

If you're going to watch WEC, Spa is a great place to do it, you can walk round the entire circuit during the race.
We've done it for the last couple of years while taking a break from Le Mans.

Be aware though that if it's hot the concession stands are few and far between so take a rucksack and some drinks (we usually buy a slab of beers in the supermarket and stick them in a rucksack). Same goes for loos, so while you can slope off into the woods and go behind a tree, your wife might be a bit less keen to do so.

Thanks for the info. She's got a big bladder but doubt she'd want to go in the bushes

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VSCC hillclimbs at Shelsley or Prescott, there is nothing better than watching aero engined cars from the 20s on a summers day at in the Countryside...