RE: Join us at Spa!
Thursday 30th August 2012
Ever driven Spa? No? Well, you need to. Plenty of tracks stake a claim on the term ‘legendary’ but Spa Francorchamps is among a very select few that actually live up to it. It’s got the lot too – fabulous scenery, an incredibly rich history, some truly thrilling corners and elevation changes (combined in one at Eau Rouge of course) and the added appeal of being just three hours or so from Calais. Unlike its equally famous neighbour over the border in the Eifel Mountains Spa has the added appeal of being relatively (relatively…) safe, its status as a modern-day F1 circuit meaning less chance of an expensive encounter with the Armco.
AMG's 300SEL 6.3 monsters Eau RougeThat doesn’t mean it’s dumbed down or boring though. Unlike many modern tracks Spa isn’t just point and squirt slow corners linked by short straights and is one of few places where truly fast cars can really be let off the leash and show their mettle. Eau Rouge is the one everyone remembers but Pouhon, Stavelot and Blanchimont are all massively fast, open and challenging corners that demand serious commitment and bravery to take at full speed. Knowing that you’re following in the wheeltracks of some of the most legendary names in F1 and sports car racing only adds to the sense of occasion.
Driving Spa is a definite bucket list goalIt’ll cost you 575 euros to attend but for that you not only get a full day – 9am to 6pm – on track but also an exclusive PistonHeads pit box/garage at the bottom of Eau Rouge with a fantastic view of this iconic corner. Lunch is included and private instruction, technical assistance and Racelogic Vbox datalogging/video equipment are also available at extra cost.
Join us at Spa!
It's one of the best circuits in the world and you can come and drive it with PistonHeads
AMG's 300SEL 6.3 monsters Eau Rouge
But you probably know all that already. So by now you’ll be wanting to know how you can join us for the first ever PistonHeads Spa track day. Organised in conjunction with RSR Spa, the Belgian offshoot of established ’ring rental and tuition firm RSR Nurburg, we’ve got a number of places available on an open-pitlane track day on September 28.
Driving Spa is a definite bucket list goal
The price is based around one car with one driver (additional drivers 150 euros, passengers with catering 75 euros) and you can register here.
Discussion
Spa is awesome.
Everyone who laps it under 3 mins is a hero!
Elevation and high speed corners make it a challenge. Relative easy on the tires, pro pilots tell me.
And then there's La Source and Eau Rouge . . . legendary track and beautifull in the Ardens woods. Different climates in one lap!
Paddocks and pitlane ooze history.
Spa 6 next month. Maybe see you there.
Everyone who laps it under 3 mins is a hero!
Elevation and high speed corners make it a challenge. Relative easy on the tires, pro pilots tell me.
And then there's La Source and Eau Rouge . . . legendary track and beautifull in the Ardens woods. Different climates in one lap!
Paddocks and pitlane ooze history.
Spa 6 next month. Maybe see you there.
Epic track. A wonderful place to be in the vicinity of and a truly wonderful place to drive a car round. Done it twice in various forms of Clio's and although there's other faster cars available I don't believe it matters. Still the same tingly feeling.
That said its a shame I can't go.
That said its a shame I can't go.
That's AndrewD of this forum, he's still easily a couple of seconds quicker than us. Flappy paddles and first hand slicks help, I'll begrudgingly admit probably a little more talent also 
Though we do appear to have slightly taller gearing and our car beat him in that race 
It's before we owned it mind you.
Our footage and some data for those geekily inclined, is here: http://juansolo.demon.co.uk/motas/juno14.html It looks a little less frantic when you're not racing!
Though we do appear to have slightly taller gearing and our car beat him in that race It's before we owned it mind you. Our footage and some data for those geekily inclined, is here: http://juansolo.demon.co.uk/motas/juno14.html It looks a little less frantic when you're not racing!
Edited by juansolo on Saturday 11th August 09:25
dinkel said:
2:42 is bloody quick!
45 mph through LS: is that 2nd gear?
Interesting to hear the difference in 'use of right foot'.
Yep, we're in 2nd for LS (the blip to 1st in the data was a mistake on my part). The gearing thing is interesting as it actually has quite a bit of torque for what it is, so we don't tend to rev the nuts off it. We're not racing and neither of us are minted so mechanical sympathy is good!45 mph through LS: is that 2nd gear?
Interesting to hear the difference in 'use of right foot'.
jenksndubs said:
Mermaid said:
RSR's cars can be rented - prices on the application form.
Where exactly are these prices? Only figures I can find are for extra fuel? However I am viewing on my iPhone?Edited by Mermaid on Friday 10th August 13:13
Thanks
Just looking at the RSR t&c's... do people actually rent their cars?
€50,000 excess on a 260 Exige/211?
If damage over 50% then full amount payable immediately?!?
If on public road and insurance company refuse to pay for whatever reason then full cost of replacement car payable.
Mechanical failure is drivers responsibility.
They can replace the car without notice or reason and then give you a credit note valid for 12months for the difference.
€50,000 excess on a 260 Exige/211?
If damage over 50% then full amount payable immediately?!?
If on public road and insurance company refuse to pay for whatever reason then full cost of replacement car payable.
Mechanical failure is drivers responsibility.
They can replace the car without notice or reason and then give you a credit note valid for 12months for the difference.
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