[dtmurf]

Spa, without question, is one of the best tracks in the world.

The problem with Spa is that it provides a miserable 'fan experience'. If you just go for the race (Sunday) with a friend, it's a 1200+ Euro day out not including accommodation (right now €1 =1$). You'll get treated badly by the people who work there. Police, ticket collectors, food venders, security, it doesn't matter what their job is, Sunday is day 3 of dealing with thousands of people and they are (most likely soaking wet), tired, and pissed off.

If you want to get close to the cars while they are stationary, you need to bring a long telephoto lens or good binoculars. As a regular, 550 Euro ticket holder, you will not be able to get anywhere close to the cars or the drivers before or after the race. If you have a main straight grandstand ticket, you can get some pics of the cars in the pit lane and the odd driver if you are lucky enough / quick enough.

I’m pretty sure if you can afford a VIP “package” (€€€€) like the Formula One Paddock Club you’ll have a great time but the only other way is to be a guest of a team or a guest of a sponsor.

I’ve been going to Spa for years but my last trip was back in May for the 6 Hours Sports Car Race and I swore it would be my last time!

I’m looking forward to the race but I’ll be watching on TV!

I don’t have any F1 pics handy but here are some Sports Car shots.