Races to watch live before you die

[PhillT]

A mate of mine was just enthusing about his trip to the Indy 500. "Like Glastonbury on Speed", he said. Which got me wondering what everyone's list is of races they want to go to before they die?
My approximate list follows and should be longer, so I await responses.

Le Mans (done)
Bathurst 1000
Daytona 24
Nurburgring 24
Sebring 12 Hours
Targa Tasmania
Mille Miglia
Le Mans Classic
Spa 1000km
Monaco GP
Belgian GP
Italian GP
Pike's Peak

I feel like there should be some rallies on there too, but I suspect they're a pain in the arse to follow when you're actually there.

[dougc]

To add to your list:

Rally Finland
British GP
IOMTT

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

I think you have to goto Laguna Seca, just for the cork screw.

[PhillT]

TVRleigh_BBWR said:

I think you have to goto Laguna Seca, just for the cork screw.

You're almost definitely right. But which race?

[patmahe]

I'd love to have seen the Safari rally and the Paris-Dakar, both incredible events.

[HiRich]

VSCC Cadwell, or VSCC Oulton. Unlike most on the list, there really is nothing quite like it. And you do get a better class at the VS.

[IainW]

PhillT said:

TVRleigh_BBWR said:

I think you have to goto Laguna Seca, just for the cork screw.

You're almost definitely right. But which race?

The ALMS 6 Hour race is one I would like to see there.

[Nick M]

Indy 500 and the Daytona 500 are on my list. Would also like to go to Bonneville Speed week.

There are a few on your list I'd like to see, but Sebring is the other endurance race I'd like to see, and Pikes Peak for the sheer bonkersness of it.

[Ahonen]

British Superbikes at Cadwell. I've seen a lot of motorsport at a lot of tracks, but my experience of those lunatics last year was unforgettable.

[Rob P]

HiRich said:

VSCC Cadwell, or VSCC Oulton. Unlike most on the list, there really is nothing quite like it. And you do get a better class at the VS.

Yep. I would add VSCC Shelsley Walsh too. Such a unique experience and atmosphere.

BTCC Donnington and Brands?

[Lead]

Macau Grand Prix

[n3il123]

Surely one (or both) of the Goodwood meets should be on there?

I reckon a Top Fuel (or whatever they're called) at santa pod should be on there too

[timbob]

The Baja 1000 in Mexico's got to be worth a shout!

[Mr. Potato Head]

HiRich said:

VSCC Cadwell

I'm looking forward to Saturday.

I went to MotoGP Mugello for the first time this year. I'll definitely go again.

Edited by Mr. Potato Head on Tuesday 15th June 22:04

[groomi]

Dakkar?

[Fire99]

Isle of Man TT
Le Mans 24h
F1 at Monaco. (Rubbish race but the whole 'circus' is something to behold)

[flemke]

Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol.

[kiteless]

IoM TT:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe7F6cOkQJU

Short clip taken a Gorse Lea

[PabloTeK]

My list:
24 Heures Du Mans
Bathurst 1000
Daytona 24
Nurburgring 24
Targa Tasmania
Mille Miglia
Spa 1000km
Monaco GP
Belgian GP
Italian GP
British GP
Brazilan GP
Daytona 500
Amp Energy 500
Irwin Tools Night Race (on reflection, this might take a life time to get tickets to)
Indy 500
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at the Glen (Not it's official name but that's even longer)
Coke 600

Yes, I do rather enjoy oval races

[Northern_Monkey]

Daytona 24 Hours is a mega event to go to and there are some companies now offering trips to it from the UK. Would definately recommend it to anyone who likes sportscar racing.