Intelligent Money British GT Championship

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C Lee Farquar

4,069 posts

217 months

Tuesday 9th May 2023
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Arguably not the thread to ask on, but please bare with me.

I'm going to watch at Portimao with my 19 year old daughter. We have an apartment at the circuit for Saturday and Sunday, but have yet to book somewhere from the Wednesday when we arrive.

We both like exploring interesting coastlines, I like older buildings and traditional restaurants. She'll want some life, hopefully stopping short of the strip in Albufeira!

Any recommendations for location? Ideally I'd like a two bed house or apartment, apparently I snore.

FredericRobinson

3,727 posts

233 months

Tuesday 9th May 2023
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C Lee Farquar said:
Arguably not the thread to ask on, but please bare with me.

I'm going to watch at Portimao with my 19 year old daughter. We have an apartment at the circuit for Saturday and Sunday, but have yet to book somewhere from the Wednesday when we arrive.

We both like exploring interesting coastlines, I like older buildings and traditional restaurants. She'll want some life, hopefully stopping short of the strip in Albufeira!

Any recommendations for location? Ideally I'd like a two bed house or apartment, apparently I snore.
I’m a regular visitor to Portimao for ELMS (and WEC this year), we stay in Lagos which has a pleasant old town and lively night life

Discendo Discimus

327 posts

33 months

Monday 15th May 2023
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I'll have to keep an eye on this thread more.
We always enjoy Silverstone, nice and local and some great racing.

Edited by Discendo Discimus on Monday 31st July 11:49

Grey_Area

3,990 posts

254 months

Monday 15th May 2023
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Discendo Discimus said:
I'll have to keep an eye on this thread more, my brother-in-law drives for Optimum Motorsport in the Mclaren Artura.
We always enjoy Silverstone, nice and local and some great racing.
I’d be fascinated to hear about the Artura; it sounded so distinctly different to anything else, in a more interesting way; a kind of less is more refined way.

pidsy

8,007 posts

158 months

Friday 19th May 2023
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Sent you a PM Julian- did you get it?

williamp

19,267 posts

274 months

Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Looking forward to sunday: watch this, back home for Monaco highlights then Indy 500.

Discendo Discimus

327 posts

33 months

Friday 26th May 2023
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williamp said:
Looking forward to sunday: watch this, back home for Monaco highlights then Indy 500.
Are you coming to Donington to watch it? We're all really excited, I do love that track.

williamp

19,267 posts

274 months

Friday 26th May 2023
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Yes. Hoping go take my 2 chldren

JulianPH

Original Poster:

9,918 posts

115 months

Saturday 27th May 2023
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pidsy said:
Sent you a PM Julian- did you get it?
I might be going mad, but can't see one... Can you try again please!


C Lee Farquar

4,069 posts

217 months

Sunday 28th May 2023
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FredericRobinson said:
I’m a regular visitor to Portimao for ELMS (and WEC this year), we stay in Lagos which has a pleasant old town and lively night life
Thank you Frederic, I've booked a two bedroomed apartment in the old town.

It looks like the area will suit both of us.

Gallons Per Mile

1,902 posts

108 months

Sunday 28th May 2023
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I'll be going to Portugal for the racing too woohoo Well, as long as I actually book flights and a hotel... Really need to get on with it!

pidsy

8,007 posts

158 months

Sunday 28th May 2023
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JulianPH said:
pidsy said:
Sent you a PM Julian- did you get it?
I might be going mad, but can't see one... Can you try again please!
Done.

JulianPH

Original Poster:

9,918 posts

115 months

Sunday 28th May 2023
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pidsy said:
JulianPH said:
pidsy said:
Sent you a PM Julian- did you get it?
I might be going mad, but can't see one... Can you try again please!
Done.
Still nothing, very strange...

I've sent you one now with my email address, so hopefully that sorts things out!

Cheers smile

pidsy

8,007 posts

158 months

Sunday 28th May 2023
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JulianPH said:
pidsy said:
JulianPH said:
pidsy said:
Sent you a PM Julian- did you get it?
I might be going mad, but can't see one... Can you try again please!
Done.
Still nothing, very strange...

I've sent you one now with my email address, so hopefully that sorts things out!

Cheers smile
Thanks Julian.

mcdjl

5,451 posts

196 months

Sunday 28th May 2023
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Some odd vehicles on circuit.

JulianPH

Original Poster:

9,918 posts

115 months

Sunday 28th May 2023
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mcdjl said:
Some odd vehicles on circuit.
Sorry, I got lost...

biggrin


mikeiow

5,385 posts

131 months

Sunday 28th May 2023
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mcdjl said:
Some odd vehicles on circuit.
Got lost on the way to Marble Arch , it turns out!

Julian: thanks for a great weekend at Donington!
Kudos to Nik and the team on the hospitality: absolutely superb thumbup

The racing was cool, but that circuit Safari with the big red number 12 was quite something else biggrin


JulianPH

Original Poster:

9,918 posts

115 months

Wednesday 31st May 2023
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mikeiow said:
Got lost on the way to Marble Arch , it turns out!

Julian: thanks for a great weekend at Donington!
Kudos to Nik and the team on the hospitality: absolutely superb thumbup

The racing was cool, but that circuit Safari with the big red number 12 was quite something else biggrin
It was great to see you there Mike!

Here are some of my pics (edited to add captions)...

SRO TV Interview shots





With the missus and my daughter (For anyone who remembers the swimming pool build thread - she is 18 in July!!!)







Francesca with Nik and also Leanne from IM



Nik for some reason putting the IM Team of the Weekend trophy on her head!



Edited by JulianPH on Saturday 10th June 21:04

King David

712 posts

187 months

Tuesday 13th June 2023
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FredericRobinson said:
I’m a regular visitor to Portimao for ELMS (and WEC this year), we stay in Lagos which has a pleasant old town and lively night life
We'll be looking to stay in Lagos over the weekend and travel to the circuit.

Any idea if local taxi companies are reliable, or would we better off with a hire car?

FredericRobinson

3,727 posts

233 months

Tuesday 13th June 2023
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King David said:
We'll be looking to stay in Lagos over the weekend and travel to the circuit.

Any idea if local taxi companies are reliable, or would we better off with a hire car?
We’ve always hired a car, not sure how easy it’d be to get a taxi to come and pick you up from the track, it’s pretty remote.
If you’re staying in the old town in Lagos you might need something small to be able to negotiate the streets