WEC 6 Hours Spa 2018 - any tips?

[Vette_1978]

I've decided to take my lad to Spa for the WEC next year as a flying visit. Tunnel Friday evening, hotel Gent area, race Saturday, hotel booked in Spa and drive back Sunday. So for the raceday, any tips? Are the grandstands free? Any viewing places definitely worth a walk? Is parking an issue at the track? I went to the GP many years back, slept in the car in a field and spent raceday sat on a bank at Pouhon, not the best. I've got tickets sorted and looked at last years schedule so have an idea of what's going on. But anyone with experience, any help greatly appreciated.

[Vette_1978]

Thanks for all advice so far, much appreciated. I'll probably leave the car at the hotel which apparently has parking so fingers crossed, then walk in to the circuit which is just round the corner. Taking the Corvette so will be travelling light, reckon we'll take seats with us so we can rest in between the wandering. We usually do a lap of Silverstone in a couple of hours so maybe get in two laps, one during the supports and one during the race. Will prepare for all seasons and make sure we take our walking boots. Will take in all the spots mentioned, I'm sure my lad will be wanting to get plenty of videos, especially Eau Rouge.

[Vette_1978]

Great Dane said:

That is literally a 'no go'..... bike yes with an effort that long climb up to the airport with do you in either way

We're staying in Francochamps, looks a few hundred metres to the entrance. Just need to decide on how far to drive on Friday. Got a place near Ghent, but think it might be worth an extra hour on the road.

[Vette_1978]

FredericRobinson said:

Remember that it's a half 8 finish to the race

Aye, we're staying Saturday night, so a short wander back to the hotel and then drive back home Sunday. He's got to get a few long races under his belt before I consider Le Mans so this will be a good taster.