Spectating at European races

[herb andrews]

Thinking of taking in some races in Europe next year and was looking for advice on which ones to go to or avoid. So, who has spectated at a European race? Which ones would you recommend, what time of year was it? Did you buy the tickets on the gate or pre book? How much was it to get in and did it include the pits/stands. Did you fly or take the boat/tunnel? Come on, any advice is good advice.
Herb

[Time Machine]

The FIA round at Mantorp Park is the best event in continental Europe you could hope for, try and get to it if you can.

[herb andrews]

Thanks for that Time Machine.

Come on now, who else has been across the water?

Herb

[maxc]

The NitrOlympix at Hockenheim has to be high on any list to attend. Though not an FIA round, they did run UEM bikes this year. They put real emphasis on the Saturday night show and it is a great event with TF, etc running in the dark - though the rain this year was somewhat tricky. The crowds are huge and everyone has a party. There are always lots of Brits racing there - the SuperMods were out in force and were very sociable... you also get to see the wierd and wonderful - like racing bar benches complete with drinkers on the seats, plus its the only place they will let me race my snowmobile against cars and bikes.

It is around 6 hours drive from Dover (though cheaper to go via Dunkirk). I think entrance is around 35 Euros and you have great facilities there to shame all other tracks.

Drachten was good until the strip surface was ruined. If they sort a new strip it will also be worth going to. The facilities are basic but they do a good job. It is incredibly relaxed and again is a good party. You are so near the town it is easy to go clubbing after a hard day at the track - but take a taxi as the Police are a bit keen there.

[DWphil]

We flew from Stansted to Frankfurt Hann airport you can then hire a car to travel the approx hour and a half to Hockenhiem.

[MotorPsycho]

Nitro Olympics and Mantorp are both awesome meetings, we have driven to Hockenhim 3 times, no big deal really, Mantorp flew from Stanstead to Stockholm Skavska twice and drove once, flying is dirt cheap with Ryanair if you book at the right time (£20 return inc taxes!)

[NitroWars]

I hear that Ryanair may stop flying to Skavsta due to the Swedes putting a tax on airlines... Shame really as my wife doesn't like ferries and I do not fancy the chunnel and then driving through mainland Europe...

Edited by NitroWars on Thursday 9th November 17:31

[MotorPsycho]

we got the ferry from Harwich to Hoek of Holland and drove through Holland, Denmark, Swede, do-able in 15 hours or so but not advised in one go!! ferry was 7 hours I think if thats any better?

[Collin_Morrice]

Went Harwich to Esjberg, around 16 hours on ferry and 'less' driving, takes around 6-8 hours if you did it in one wack i guess. But prety expensive ferry trip, i think!