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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Itialian F1 Gran Prix September
Posted by: effutuo101 Mar 29 2008, 12:25 PM
Ok, So here is the situation. My wife and I booked a trip for Spain and Portugal in September. A week after the Itialian F1 race. This morning she had the bright idea of me going early, going to the race and then bumming around for a week until she gets there. I have an Uncle that lives in Spain, so the bumming around part is covered. Any suggestions on where to stay? I thought about booking through F1 for the hotel and tickets. I am not opposed to staying in Milan or somewhere else, as long as I can get a train/bus/taxi to the race. I have also considered renting a motorcycle. Also, if you where going, where would you sit at the race course? Any recommendations? Any Porsche events going on? I might hop a train and run up to Germany for a couple of days, or ???. It has been about 20 years since I was last in Europe and any helpful hints would be great.
Thanks!
Posted by: effutuo101 Mar 29 2008, 12:27 PM
I forgot to add this. Who else wants to go? Open invite.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Mar 29 2008, 12:46 PM
ME 
You lucky punk. I would love to go with you. The actual possibility is slim though.
Posted by: Rick_Eberle Mar 29 2008, 05:15 PM
Oh, Man! If you're in Milan, go to the http://www.alfaromeo.com/cgi-bin/pbrand.dll/NEWALFA_COM/controller/alfaworld/alfaworld.aspx?language=1&category=PB_TMPL_FIAT_WORLD%7C/MENU/HISTORY Click on CentroStile, then Past and Future and take the virtual tour...
Even if Alfas aren't your thing, it's six floors of cars going back to 1906 or something, and is one of the best car museums in the world!
And you're only a couple hours from Modena, and the http://www.galleria.ferrari.com/galleria/index.htm?language=ENGLISH.
And if you have a few days to kill... there's always Gmund, and Stuttgart.
Posted by: effutuo101 Mar 29 2008, 06:18 PM
Cool Thanks! I will check out the Alpha, those are great cars ( just post WWII are my wifes favorites) I was in Stuttgart in 86 and visited Meca. I might go again as I didn't know about Gmund. I did see the Dr. 914/8. Keep the idea's coming
Posted by: Todd Enlund Mar 29 2008, 07:48 PM
I looked into going to a race... I knew that airfare and lodging would be costly, but I didn't realize how expensive the tickets to the races were!
Posted by: effutuo101 Mar 29 2008, 07:57 PM
Yep about 400 US for the weekend. I am going to try the "hey, we sponsor a car" line with some executives to see if I can get a pit pass...Don't know if it will work, but it is worth a try.
Posted by: Gint Mar 29 2008, 10:42 PM
Damn that sounds like a blast Chris!
Posted by: effutuo101 Mar 29 2008, 11:02 PM
Hi Gint! Yes. I have been following the sport for a long time. But, the stars never aligned. The year before last, a buddy of mine offered me tickets two days before the US race. To late to go, and what a miserable race that was. Best to your family.
Posted by: Gint Mar 29 2008, 11:14 PM
Hi Gint! Yes. I have been following the sport for a long time. But, the stars never aligned. The year before last, a buddy of mine offered me tickets two days before the US race. To late to go, and what a miserable race that was. Best to your family.
Posted by: effutuo101 Mar 29 2008, 11:54 PM
Nothing on the US schedule this year. Maybe Canada.
Posted by: messix Mar 30 2008, 01:06 AM
JERK!
maybe if i win a lotto i could go with you... that would mean i need to buy lotto tickets 
Posted by: Gustl Mar 30 2008, 01:37 AM
I might go again as I didn't know about Gmund.
but you know that Gmund is in Corinthia, Austria
it's a very cool museum, although very small ... http://www.auto-museum.at/
Gustl
Posted by: effutuo101 Mar 30 2008, 08:18 AM
Thank you for the link. The focus of my last trip was the auto and motorcycle mfg. I like castles and all, but when you are 18 it is all about the cars and bikes.
Posted by: Gint Mar 30 2008, 01:01 PM
Nothing on the US schedule this year. Maybe Canada.
Posted by: PBritain Mar 30 2008, 03:18 PM
rent a car spend $20 and lap the nurburgring 
Posted by: Todd Enlund Mar 30 2008, 03:59 PM
Nothing on the US schedule this year. Maybe Canada.
Tony George.
Posted by: sendjonathanmail Mar 30 2008, 04:09 PM
Chris, where in Portugal will you be visiting? I'm there until early sept
Posted by: effutuo101 Mar 30 2008, 09:24 PM
rent a car spend $20 and lap the nurburgring
Oh, now that is just tasty. Maybe get a taxi ride from that nice lady..
As far as Portugal, honestly, I don't know. I will look it up and post it. That part of the trip is all about spending time with the little wiffy.
Posted by: dinomium Mar 30 2008, 11:45 PM
if you have even a REMOTE chance to go see an F1 at Monza, you need to go! If only so next time you watch Grand Prix you can spend the last half hour say "I was there, RIGHT THERE"
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