Monza F1 nyc question

Hey all,

I live in DC but will be up in NYC this weekend, any suggestions for a place to watch the F1 Monza race Sunday morning?
I'll be around Lexington Ave and East 51st Street.

Thanks in advance.

 

50 views and 0 replies. looks like i'm staying in the hotel room for F1. lol

 

I don't know your particular area in NYC, but I'm sure there will be no shortages of sports bars which will get the race.....

 

thanks. that's what i would've assumed too, but i was wondering if anyone could recommend a place for some of my buddies and me.

 

Sounds like you're at or near the Doubletree (I know that place because that's where I get my hair cut, isn't that interesting?). Anyway, call them (or whichever your hotel) to make sure that they have Speed on their room TVs. As for sports bars, I'm not aware of any in that neighborhood (plus it will be at 7:30 a.m., bars in NYC will have barely closed at 4 a.m.!) so it might be a tough find at that time of Sunday morning. Maybe check the ESPN Zone in Times Square, it's a 15 minute walk and they have lots of screens. Being in the heart of Tourista Centrale might mean that they will be open serving Bloody Marys or something.

Good luck!

John

UPDATE: Looks like ESPN Zone won't work because they don't open until 11 a.m. http://www.espnzone.com/newyork/directions.shtml

 

the race is on early. don't know how many bars are open at that time. good luck

 

It's a long shot, but you can give the Ferrari showroom on Park a ring to see if they are doing anything for the Italian GP.

 

too bad about ESPN Zone, but thanks for the info. and yes, i'll be at the doubletree; who as I just figured out will not have Speed. I'll call some places at Times Square tomorrow, maybe you're right that one of them will show the race.

 

will call them tomorrow. good idea

 

Hey, this is a real long shot, but this place has hosted Formula 1 Meetups in NYC, most recently just last Sunday for the Belgian GP. The Meetup website doesn't show an event for Monza but then I haven't signed up. Check it out, who knows?

The Australian

20 W 38th St
New York, NY 10018
212-869-8601
Category: Bar

http://formula1.meetup.com/64/


Welcome, New York Formula 1 Fans!
Location
New York, NY 40.72-74.0 10012US
Meetups 18 so far
Members 214 Formula 1 Fans Rating
Meetup topics
Formula 1, Australian Culture, International Relations, Auto Racing Founded
March 2, 2008 Watch the 2008 F1 Season in NYC!

Drinks, Racing, A new group of people to know:
Meet other local fans of Formula 1 auto racing.

"With membership having crested over 100 members .. each GP has been populated by a core group amazing people coming out to see some amazing races.. the season heats up.. so does our meetup (that was corny I know.. but I had to go for it)."


PS If you need a haircut, ask for Tony or Pat at the Doubletree. Around $23 which is decent for NYC, plus they are pros. Skip the shoe shine, there are better places for a shine.

 

Hey, I was in the neighborhood today so I stopped in at The Australian and asked the very attractive blonde Aussie barmaid if they would be open early for the Monza GP this Sunday. She said that she thought they would be but to call the number above and ask for Matt. He's the organizer. Not a bad looking bar, hadn't ever been down that block before.

John

 

Nice work!

 

Aight...

I just called The Australian. They ARE doing a Formula1 viewing party but not live... They're opening at 11:30 and will start the race play back about that time.

Map: http://tinyurl.com/5xvzwb

 

I dropped by the Australian a little late but saw the 2nd half of the race. Thanks for all the info and updates.

and I agree, it's a cool bar.