| Author | Message | ||
| Andy Falsetta (Tuttebenne)
Junior Member Username: Tuttebenne Post Number: 183 Registered: 3-2003 |
I didn't see a yellow truck in the paddock either. Nika, were you there? Do you really exist? | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Intermediate Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 1012 Registered: 3-2002 |
Nika, I came looking for you on Friday but never saw the yellow truck! | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Intermediate Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 1012 Registered: 12-2001 |
Great to meet some F-chatters over the course of the weekend! | ||
| Sanjiv Menezes (Simplysanj)
New member Username: Simplysanj Post Number: 6 Registered: 2-2002 |
Check out some pictures from the ferrari parade yesterday on Peel street: http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/18/267452.html?1055510737 | ||
| Bart Duesler (The_bart)
Junior Member Username: The_bart Post Number: 121 Registered: 1-2003 |
Ferrari will be tested this week end in the land up north. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Intermediate Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 1001 Registered: 3-2002 |
Friday afternoon we will be at the beer garden just outside the island Metro station following qualifying practice. We will be the ones singing drinking songs! If you see us, please come up and say hi--I'd love to meet a few FChatters. Jack | ||
| Sanjiv Menezes (Simplysanj)
New member Username: Simplysanj Post Number: 4 Registered: 2-2002 |
Guys, You can find a schedule of festivities here: http://www.canada.com/sports/auto/grandprix2003/story.html?id=723CB2D6-A559-4DA1-A573-276279CDFA76 Sanj (Montreal native) | ||
| Giang Hoang (Spidersense)
Junior Member Username: Spidersense Post Number: 52 Registered: 10-2002 |
Jay, Gerrit and Pat attends every year and participates in all of the FerrariList events. Ask them if they remember James - 328GTS. That Friday is a karting event and dinner. If interested, email me ([email protected]). Theo, I'm so excited for you. F1 and Montreal is amazing. Drive a Ferrari and you are royalty. Couple years ago, my friends told me to drive my Ferrari up there (from Wash DC) and said it is like being royalty. I was like 'whatever-just a car'. and WOW. Arrived Thursday, met up with a Ferrari club. 60 car Ferrari parade, escorted by 13 cops on BMW bikes through rush-hour traffic. All streets blocked for over an hour. I'm talking major highways. The over-a-mile long parade ended up on Peel St where two blocks were blocked off. Amazing sight. I get out of my car and i'm offered free drinks etc. We went to a club, the street was blocked off with cones. Pull up in a Ferrari, they move the cone. Walk right into club, even though line was around the corner! I even flashed my Ferrari keys to get into a 'sorry, this is a private party' club. just plain silly stuff. Well, last year, the city got soo much crap from all the traffic they caused the year before, that they limited the parade to 25 cars. And with the team order thing last year, Ferrari fans seemed to have dropped quite a bit last year. 90% of everyone in the subway wore red caps in 2001, but only like 40% in 2002. Watching F1 live is amazing as well. I will be driving from Boston as well, but leaving the 328 at home. James | ||
| Theo Pappas (Theo)
New member Username: Theo Post Number: 48 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hi all, This is my first F1 race and never been to Montreal. I'm leaving from Boston Thursday afternoon. I've been reading this and previous posts. What is going on at Peel Street? Are there other Ferrari or F1 public events? I would love to go. I'm anticipating on bringing my 328. Thanks, Theo | ||
| Andy Falsetta (Tuttebenne)
Junior Member Username: Tuttebenne Post Number: 164 Registered: 3-2003 |
Adam, I'll be driving up from Long Island on Thursday but I'll be driving a rental car. Will you be going to the Peel street display? Hopefully we'll get settled in in time to stop at Mclean's. How about Jack's earlier suggestion to meet at a beer stand after qualifying? Any suggestions on where to meet? PS: I have no idea why the words "rental car" are being underlined. Is that you Rob? | ||
| Jay Grande (Jay)
Intermediate Member Username: Jay Post Number: 1367 Registered: 10-2001 |
Count my wife and I in! I checked out the pub and the prices are reasonable! compared to the $150 per person for the club dinner I think I'll pass on that one! See you there! I'll try to bring Gerrit and Pat along so we won't be alone. | ||
| Giang Hoang (Spidersense)
Junior Member Username: Spidersense Post Number: 51 Registered: 10-2002 |
Jay, the group is the FerrariList people. We've been meeting there for years since it is close to the Ferrari parade that ends on Peel. I usually pop in and out of the pub so I can watch my car (on display on Peel). But i won't be bringing my car up this year. Instead of driving from Wash DC, i'll be flying to Boston on Monday, and driving from there. Just come in, there should be a long table in the center of the restaurant/pub, and introduce yourselves. I'll be "James" since noone can pronounce "Giang" which is "Yang". hope to meet some of you guys (and gals). | ||
| Jay Grande (Jay)
Intermediate Member Username: Jay Post Number: 1366 Registered: 10-2001 |
Giang, I'll try and make it! I'm leaving Toronto Thursday morning, so I'll be ready to go that night. How will we know who is who? Everyone in Montreal are Ferrari people! LOL | ||
| Adam Goldman '86 TR (Icnsltmfg)
Member Username: Icnsltmfg Post Number: 587 Registered: 8-2001 |
Anyone driving up from NJ / NY...I am thinking of leaving on Wed night in the TR. | ||
| Giang Hoang (Spidersense)
New member Username: Spidersense Post Number: 49 Registered: 10-2002 |
The first Ferrari gathering of the weekend will be happy hour/dinner at McLean's on Peel St. Folks will be getting there around 6:30pm that Thursday (June 12, 2003) http://www.bar-resto.com/mclean/. Hope to meet some of you there. We go here each year, so look for the table with about 30 Ferrari folks. James G. Hoang | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 957 Registered: 12-2001 |
GUYS.... I am always in the "COMMON" folk area! Yes - it's back behind the hairpin.......you really can't miss it. Look for the big yellow beast......or if we are using a rental van - drop me an e-mail and I'll give you details cheers | ||
| Andy Falsetta (Tuttebenne)
Junior Member Username: Tuttebenne Post Number: 155 Registered: 3-2003 |
Nika, The support race paddock is behind the hairpin isn't it? | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 921 Registered: 3-2002 |
Nika, will you at any point be hanging out in "common folk" areas? | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 954 Registered: 12-2001 |
I'm working out all the details now. With a team hardcard we normally get into clubs/pubs etc without hassle. Drop me an e-mail if you and your group want to meet up with our team and the other "support" race teams - we may have a show car out on display in the main street/promo area. I have one media thing I have to do...but other than that look for the beast in the support race paddock area....and me drooling over at the Ferrari pits. and I expect each of you that are there to come by and say hello! (hands on hips) | ||
| Dale W Spradling (Drtax)
Junior Member Username: Drtax Post Number: 52 Registered: 4-2003 |
Nika, do you have a suggestion for a place where we can find your big yellow SUV? I'm checking into the Hotel du Fort on Thursday afternoon (be driving a porsche, sorry). So is Pike's street the place to be that night? thx | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 942 Registered: 12-2001 |
I'll be there for sure- look for the big Ferrari Yellow SUV license "4RE F1" I can't wait!!!!! Nika | ||
| Giang Hoang (Spidersense)
New member Username: Spidersense Post Number: 47 Registered: 10-2002 |
don't know about this year, but the last few years has always had a great FerrariList turnout. from dinners to karting etc. tune your FRS radios to channel 3 code 8. anyone up to a karting event on friday in montreal? | ||
| Dale W Spradling (Drtax)
New member Username: Drtax Post Number: 48 Registered: 4-2003 |
Actually, plan A was to go the Austria GP, but couldn't find a place to stay. Plan B, thus, was either Montreal or Indy, and I just can't see a F1 at Indy. Plus, I really want to check out the Montreal and Mt. Tremblant area. Dale | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 890 Registered: 3-2002 |
Well, you picked a great destination for your first GP. | ||
| Dale W Spradling (Drtax)
New member Username: Drtax Post Number: 46 Registered: 4-2003 |
Yes, I'd love to get together with any FC folks. This is my first GP. Plus, I'm very interested in buying a summer place in Canada. So the more I find out the merrier! Dale ps my cell is 281-615-0357. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 877 Registered: 3-2002 |
Dale, we don't have our tickets yet, but I think the guys going up a day earlier than me are going to take care of it. I'll bring your info along, and if nothing else, maybe we can down a few! I'll either be at the Le Centre Sheraton, or the Four Points. | ||
| Dale W Spradling (Drtax)
New member Username: Drtax Post Number: 42 Registered: 4-2003 |
Okay, race fans. I will have extra tickets to the race that I'm willing to share (in exchange for beer? single-malt scotch?????). I'll be staying at the H�tel du Fort Thursday, Friday, and Saturady night. So look me up if interested. Dale | ||
| Dale W Spradling (Drtax)
New member Username: Drtax Post Number: 39 Registered: 4-2003 |
Okay, listen up. I just got a great deal on VIP passes, in addition to the 4 tickets that I already have on turns 24 and 10. So who's interested in the four tickets? I'm not trying to make money on this, just wanna share my good fortune. I'll be leaving for Italy tomorrow, but will be back Wed. So either post here on FC or email me at [email protected] if you are interested. Dale ps I still need a place to stay. Any suggestions will be most welcome. thx | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 842 Registered: 3-2002 |
We kind of got screwed a little last time. We were in 11, but section 5. On the inside of the Senna Curve, there are three of the tallest trees in Canada which are successful at blocking your view of the main straight. Two sections over, and it's perfect. | ||
| Andy Falsetta (Tuttebenne)
Junior Member Username: Tuttebenne Post Number: 124 Registered: 3-2003 |
Jack, My recollection is the same as yours regarding the numbering going from left to right as seen facing the grandstands. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 839 Registered: 3-2002 |
You should make sure first, but I think the numbering of the sections goes up from left to right, as you're facing the grandstands. | ||
| Giang Hoang (Spidersense)
New member Username: Spidersense Post Number: 40 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'll definitely try to find tickets to Grandstand 12 or 11, but don't know how I can tell if the seats are close between 11 and 12. I'd rather secure tickets now than to get them at the 'door' type of deal. I've sat at the hairpin two years straight, looking for a new perspective. Can't wait !! James Giang Hoang 328 GTS | ||
| Rob Schermerhorn (Rexrcr)
Member Username: Rexrcr Post Number: 566 Registered: 11-2002 |
Hotel and other suggestions: http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/14/187017.html?1043816842 | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 776 Registered: 3-2002 |
Just head out to the track. There will be a lot of tickets up in the air. | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 1552 Registered: 6-2001 |
When? | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 770 Registered: 3-2002 |
Kevin, if you're only looking for Friday, there will be plenty of people unloading them up there. | ||
| Kevin Schmidle (Wolfgang5150)
New member Username: Wolfgang5150 Post Number: 3 Registered: 5-2003 |
Is anyone selling a Friday only ticket? Please contact me offline. Thanks. Kevin | ||
| Andy Falsetta (Tuttebenne)
Junior Member Username: Tuttebenne Post Number: 118 Registered: 3-2003 |
Great idea Jack. (selecting a tent and we meet after qualifying) James, I have two seats in section 15 (hairpin)that I will definitely be selling. I may have a third one but don't know for sure at this moment. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 757 Registered: 3-2002 |
Giang, I've sat down there a few times (11-12), and while it's probably the best overall spot, you definitely need to be in the right seats. As you face the grandstands, you want to be either on the right of 12, or the left 11. From there, you can see all the way up to the final turn. If you're too far "outside" of the grandstands, your view starts to get obstructed. BTW, we've always purchased the tix through our hotel concierge once we get there. Markup isn't too bad, and you tend to have a fairly good selection. As far as meeting up, why don't we just pick out a beer tent somewhere near there, say after qualifying on Saturday, and anyone who wants to make further plans can do that. | ||
| Giang Hoang (Spidersense)
New member Username: Spidersense Post Number: 38 Registered: 10-2002 |
This will be my 3rd year, and am looking for seats in grandstand 11 or 12 (which is better?) for turn 1. Been at grandstand 24 (hairpin) which is nice, but would really like to try another grandstand. Almost doesn't matter, as my heart races the moment I step out of the subway and hear those engines roar. In years past, the portions of FerrariList folks has always gotten together. Don't think I'll drive the 328 up this year. Anyone have tickets? James | ||
| Dale W Spradling (Drtax)
New member Username: Drtax Post Number: 13 Registered: 4-2003 |
Everybody, As far as getting together, I'm still making my plans. HW, my cell # is 281-364-7456. Feel free to call during the weekend, and we'll hook up. thx | ||
| J. Grande (Jay)
Intermediate Member Username: Jay Post Number: 1218 Registered: 10-2001 |
I'll be there also, got seats in Senna turn 1. Where do you guys want to meet? | ||
| Lawrence Yee (Ferrariguy)
Junior Member Username: Ferrariguy Post Number: 128 Registered: 8-2002 |
Like Jack said Dale there's tons of stuff on Crescent street plus other areas close to it. They set up a stage in the middle of the street and live bands play there all night long. Vendors everywhere... Last time I was there, Honda had their display on the street (I guess probably because Jacques Villeneuve's restuarant is right on the corner). You might want to try a B&B. That's what I and 3 others did when we were there. We stayed at a B&B that's about 10 mins from Crescent. I think it only cost us $80 CDN each. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 753 Registered: 3-2002 |
Dale, I don't know how much you're looking to spend for a room, but like most big weekends, the closer to downtown the pricier. We just booked at the Sheraton Four Points, which is about $300/nite. I think they still have rooms, but selection is getting lean. I think, as we get closer, rooms will free up. Avoid the tour packages at all cost--too expensive. One of the best hangout areas is Crescent Street. Basically it shuts down all weekend, with people spilling out of the clubs and bars. Good times. Like I said, there's a beer garden right outside of the Metro Station at the track. It's great for some spontaneous fun and drinking, plus the line for the train is usually pretty long. As far as the new format, I'm kind of curious to see them. You'd have to check the official site for a time schedule. Unfortunately, I'm not going up until Friday this year, so I won't make that day's sessions. Remember, if you're a big racing nut, there are other support events to watch. Plus, there's that nice casino sitting in the middle of the track. | ||
| Kevin S. (Wolfgang)
New member Username: Wolfgang Post Number: 1 Registered: 5-2003 |
Does anyone know when the free practice times are for Friday in Montreal? Thanks. Kevin | ||
| Dale W Spradling (Drtax)
New member Username: Drtax Post Number: 6 Registered: 4-2003 |
Jack, any suggestions for hotels will be greatly appreciated. I have tickets to turns 24 and 10, but no hotel yet (sigh). BTW, are the Fri and Sat sessions worth going to. Finally, is there one place where everybody goes after the race? thx | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 746 Registered: 3-2002 |
Dale, you'll love it. Got a hotel yet? It's kind of up to you, as far as how much you want to bite off, so to speak. Tons of bars, clubs and restaurants. Also a lot going on at the track. | ||
| Dale W Spradling (Drtax)
New member Username: Drtax Post Number: 4 Registered: 4-2003 |
Hi, well I brought 4 tickets and am definitly going. This will be my first GP and first trip to Montreal. So any tips as to where to go, where to stay, and what to watch will be greatly appreaciated. Many thanks | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 735 Registered: 3-2002 |
Andy, in the past few years, we've waited to get there before buying tickets. Long story, but it's worked out better. We've been in the Senna curve for 3 years--hit or miss depending on which seats. Two guys are going up a day early, so they'll probably take care of it. One of our routines, post track, is to down a few at the beer garden just outside the Metro station. We've met numerous people over the years, and it's a lot of fun. Let me know if you want to meet up. | ||
| Andy Falsetta (Tuttebenne)
Junior Member Username: Tuttebenne Post Number: 112 Registered: 3-2003 |
Jack, Where will you be sitting? My brother, son and I have seats at 15 (hairpin). Andy | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 828 Registered: 10-2002 |
Not this time, but wishing you all the best and expecting an update.  | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 733 Registered: 3-2002 |
So, who's going? I got my flight a couple days ago--looks like we'll have at least 4, plus those we know up there. |