1 - 2 May 2010 World Series by Renault at Spa Francorchamps

[MarcoM]

Ok, so there is no evidance of Spa making its appearance in GT5. But that should not stop us GTP-ers from gathering there.

A great opportunity will be the World Series by Renault, which are being held saturday and sunday the 1st and 2nd of May 2010.

Probably Arwin and Denur will join. So if you want to meet with fellow GTP-ers and enjoy some nice racing action on THE most beautifull track in the world, then jump in.

Oh, worth to mention that this event will probably have no entrance fee 👍

Edits:

Francorchamps News : Back on track on 16th April

There is good news about the reconstruction work being done on the Blanchimont tunnel. The Intercommunal Circuit Association responded quickly with a call for tenders, and the company selected to repair the damage caused by the unfortunate collapse of 21st March is already working hard to ensure the track will be ready for its fans on the morning of 16th April. As of that date, all the events on our calendar will be held.
We are looking forward to the Porsche Days to once again fill the most beautiful track in the world with energy and enthusiasm. After various possible solutions were examined, the technique that promised the fewest days of closure was the use of culverts. These pieces meet European standards, in particular in terms of height.
A crane lowered the culverts into place where the runoff area at Station 21 collapsed. For the rest of the tunnel, Bodarwé, the contractor, is using a sliding technique. The culverts are brought inside the circuit (on the Campus side) and a lifting device slides them into the tunnel. The pedestrian walkways are being handled the same way.
Once this phase of the construction is finished, concrete will be laid between the culverts and the top of the tunnel.
With the collapsed section taken care of, the next steps to be tackled in short order will be returning the runoff area to working order and connecting the fibre optic lines for the track surveillance cameras and the electrical lines for the marshals’ stations.
This work will be finished by the evening of 15th April.
The rest of the tunnel requires additional work that will be completed the week of the World Series By Renault, no later than 29th April. While the track will be in working order as of the 15th, the tunnel will not be. During this transition period we will need to change how we access the paddocks.
Trucks going to the paddocks or the karting area must enter before 8:30 a.m. or after 6:30 p.m. through Blanchimont, while lighter vehicles (pick-up trucks, mobile homes, etc.) must enter through La Source and in the direction of the paddocks through the tunnel at La Chicane, where we will install a light to regulate traffic.
We hope these measures will minimise the inconvenience for everyone involved.
If you need additional information, please send an e-mail to: luc.willems@spa-francorchamps.be.
The management of the circuit would like to apologise to its customers and their partners, especially the Horeca industry, for the inconveniences this has caused over the past several weeks.

And information to get your free tickets:
http://renault-sport.com/fr/world_series/ticket/tickets-spa.htm

 

[Denur]

Sounds like a good plan. Who else is going?💡

 

[MarcoM]

Anyone who joins, I'll buy you a beer (or soda).

 

[Vince_Fiero]

I was just about to set up a meeting for 05/06/2010: GT4 European Cup season 2010, event 2 - Spa-Francorchamps.

I'm interested to come (a few hours) and have a look, still have to agree at home how we set the agenda up for that weekend.

 

[MarcoM]

You mean as in organizing a meet a during the 5-6th of June in Spa, during the BTCS races?

But sure if we can meet the 2nd of May at Spa would also be nice.

 

[Vince_Fiero]

So weekend planned:

1st May I come to Spa-Francorchamps with my partner.
Arrival between 10am and 10:30am.

Meet proposed at 11:30am.
On the track side of the tunnel (@ the chicane) that leads to the paddock?

I'll leave about 14:30 pm.

2nd of May not possible for me.

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5th of June I will do the same there.

The meeting time above should allow the people joining:
1) See the Eurocup Renault 2.0 at 9:20
2) See the Renault 3.5 Series at 10:05
3) See the Renault Megane Trophy at 10:45 (might miss the end)
4) Do the Pit walk together

 

[Denur]

Alright, so the May 1st it is?!

 

[MarcoM]

That's OK with me. Denur, is Dries also joining on Saturday 1st May?

 

[Denur]

He is.

 

[MarcoM]

Coolio

 

[Vince_Fiero]

So 4 people joining

* 1 Limburger from the Netherlands
* 1 Reserve Belgian guy from The Netherlands
* and a second one I believe
* 1 astray Flemish guy (on the border of Limburg, but Brabander) coming from Luxembourg.

Seems like a good crowd already.

 

[MarcoM]

Hey Marc, Vince calls you and Dries reserve Belg!

Make sure to print out the invites. I will print out some, but just in case I forget to bring those along.

 

[Vince_Fiero]

reserve Belg!

I can not help it that the "Dutch" use this term for this region.

Be aware that if a Belgian takes this term, he sees you at a privileged level compared to the other Dutch inhabitants the "Keesk....". I do believe that the Limburgers are a kind apart too.
Did I understand correctly that "Belg" in Holland is cataloged as a swear word?

P.S.: I worked in The Netherlands and must say that for the "Reserve Belgen" I did not have to translate my Flemish to Dutch, which is a difference with the other Dutch people.

 

[Denur]

I always thought that Reserve Belg was meant for people from Dutch Limburg, not from Dutch Noord Brabant.

Oh well, with the current political situation in Belgium, that issue will solve itself in the near future as Belgium as a country will cease to exist.

 

[MarcoM]

^^ Denur is right. Reserve Belg is used for people in Limburg. It's a privelege. People from other parts of the Netherlands just don't understand

 

[Vince_Fiero]

Then the colleague I had was probably coming from Limburg and living in Eindhoven.

Bring your rain gear though, the forecast is no good for slicks this week-end.

 

[MarcoM]

Will do!!

 

[Vince_Fiero]

From virtual to reality happened here.

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As proof the free beers offered by Marco

 

[MarcoM]

Thanks for the proof Vince 👍 It sure was the better day for the races. On Sunday it was pooring.

Good company guys!

The hills around Spa made my car (or more exactly me) feel very humble.

Here are some pictures and a video.