Monaco Grand Historique 11-13 May

[pewe]

Since we are holiday in Italy around that time we fancy going this.
It will probably be race day (13th).
Does anyone have any suggestions for parking/travel if coming in from the Italian side - maybe park up a few miles away and train in?
Presumably book tickets on-line or is there non-paying public access?
Thanks, Pewe.

[Aero8]

Better off coming in by train, especially if you are arriving on the race days. You can buy grandstand tickets from kiosks on the day very easily, except for the best ones, ie, Casino square, which are sold out. You won't get to view anything without a grandstand ticket. But for 35euro on the day, they are cheap. Its well worth going....

[mark 993 targa]

hi driving down to Monaco next thursday ! Can't wait !

[pewe]

Thanks for the replies.
We're planning to leave Tues, wend our way down and stay just over the border in Italy (did I say my Italian's way better than my French?) on Thursday taking in practise on Friday. However if SWMBO likes it we may well be back over the weekend!
Drove down to Swansea today and had a new soft-top fitted at Jack Smith Trimmers so now all we need is some nice sunny weather.
Cheers, Pewe.

[chevronb37]

I went four years ago and it was one of the best weekends of motor racing I've ever enjoyed - you'll love it! I think in 2 years we'll head back and do the Mille Miglia as well over a 2 week holiday. Magic!

[pewe]

If you're a biker there's an event called Motoshow at Autodromo Ricardo Paletti near Parma next weekend (it's Dallara's home track).
The event features demo runs by all types/sorts of racing bikes.
The likes of Agostini, Sammy Miller, Chas Mortimer and others turn out - and it's free!
Then in Sept the GP Nuvolari passes through RC.
Much like the Mille Miglia with a wealth of historic cars - the Fiat/Alfa Museum fielding their running exhibits, Bugs and quite a few British historics.
Follow them across Passo della Cisa for a mind-blowing taste of historic rallying - highly recommended.
Cheers, Pewe.

[glennissimo]

Hi, i am attending the sunday, got some tickets for 40euro's a piece seated at the swimming pool right next to the yachts.
Also driving in from italy between Genoa and San Remo, hoping to be able to park the car somewhere maybe at the train station?

[Aero8]

You might be better off trying to find street Parking in Beausoleil, it's the adjoining village, literally 10mins walk from Casino Square.

Edited by Aero8 on Tuesday 8th May 22:26

[glennissimo]

thank you 4 the tip Aero8!

[pewe]

We actually went on the Friday. They were running F3 and 60's/70's F1s so not quite as exciting as Sat practise or Sunday's main event but since I'd done a bit of spannering in that era it was all relevant.
The other bonus was it was all free, repeat free and access all areas bar the pit-lane when practise started.
We walked the whole course including the tunnel and were able to chat to entrants and mechanics alike as the atmosphere was so relaxed.
We stayed in Ventimiglia which has a half-hour train service directly into Monaco central.
Totally enjoyable but don't forget your ear-plugs.
Cheers, Pewe.
PS the drive down and back was such a blast as we did passes rather than motorways and tunnels!

[pt964]

I went for Satruday & Sunday. Hadn't been for 6 years, a lot has changed, but still excellent event.

Stayed in Menton, train each day €4 return. Brill