I leave on Monday, so from after the race till I leave, I'm just going to let the rat race pass me by. Good time to grab a few beers and relax.
Will be there from Thurs. - Sunday and sitting in Sec. 31. Haven't seen anyone sitting there yet, so i'm hoping it'll be OK. This will be my first ever GP. Can't wait!! I'll be driving up the 993. Does anyone know if they still close off Crescent St. the day of Qualies for the Porsche club? I'm hoping to park there that day. FYI...the official schedule has been posted: http://grandprix.ca/schedule.html
Anyone ever rent one of these Kangaroo TV things? Worth it? http://www.kangaroo.tv/what-is-ktv/360-view.php
I've rented them twice last year (Canada/Silverstone). They're awesome! I had some minor signal strength issues in Montreal, but it was great to be able to have the live timing and camera coverage for any driver I wanted (subject to FIA putting cameras in select cars). I also brought an audio splitter so my wife and I could share one..worked great, and I've got my reservations for this year's Canadian and Belgian GPs...try it..I don't think you'll regret it!
You mean Peel, not Crescent (although I'm pretty sure Crescent gets closed as well, but not for car clubs). Peel will be closed to vehicle traffic from Thursday to Sunday. So far, all I know is that the street belongs to the Luigi Ferrari club on Thursday (from 3PM until midnight). I'll let you know if/when I hear anything more.
Have a ticket and hotel room for sale. See my post here: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=199292
FYI - Crescent Street schedule...... Gear Up for Grand Prix Weekend Dont miss the 10th anniversary Crescent Street Grand Prix of Canada Festival presented by Budweiser, sponsored by Honda and brought to you by CTV. Check out the Pit Lane powered by Cintron Liquid Energy on Crescent Street North. Three days and nights of fun-filled activities for Formula 1 buffs! And its all happening on Grand Prix weekend, from Thursday June 5th to Saturday June 7th on Crescent Street. 10th anniversary Crescent Street Grand Prix of Canada Festival Schedule Thursday, June 5, 2008 12:30pm Opening Ceremony 2:00pm Entertainment on Crescent Street North 4:00pm Official Weigh-In for the Gala du Boxe Budweiser du Grand Prix III 4:30pm Entertainment on Crescent Street North 4:45pm DJ on the Budweiser stage 7:00pm Budweiser presents Joshua (tribute to U2) 9:00pm Budweiser presents Young Soul Friday, June 6, 2008 12:00pm DJ on the Budweiser stage 2:00pm Entertainment on Crescent Street North 4:00pm Entertainment on Crescent Street North 4:45pm DJ on the Budweiser stage 5:00pm Honda Charity Auction 7:00pm Budweiser presents Wicked Access 9:00pm Budweiser presents Madonna Tribute Saturday, June 7, 2008 12:00pm DJ on the Budweiser stage 2:00pm Entertainment on Crescent Street North 4:00pm Entertainment on Crescent Street North 4:45pm DJ on the Budweiser stage 7:00pm Budweiser presents This Side Up 9:00pm Budweiser presents Shake Show Band Its an unforgettable event, with people from around the world in town to party. And its all happening on Grand Prix weekend, from June 5th to 7th. The Crescent Street Grand Prix of Canada Festival presented by Budweiser, sponsored by Honda and brought to you by CTV. CTV will see you there!
3rd time up in Montreal for the GP and here's what I've learned about restaurants: If you're looking for the scene, you'll find it at places like Globe, Ferreira Cafe, Milos (think Milos just opened this year, same concept as the Milos in NYC) and Bice. If you want to be a bit more removed but still have a top notch meal, I'd recommend Toque - ate there 2 years ago and the food was excellent, very nouveau. Not up to par on brunch spots.
As most everyone here knows, this coming weekend is the Grand Prix du Canada in Montreal. We've got a group of EIGHTY (80!) tifosi from New England going up and invading Canada together to enjoy the spectacle and parties and excitement, including our own Mr. Rob Lay, who will delivering our Saturday dinner banquet address on how to race a 355 Challenge with a bunch of Corvettes! We're staying at a nice suite hotel in the center of town, and sitting together in a block of 80 seats in the middle of the hairpin. Alas, due to some last minute conflicts, a few members of our group have had to change their plans, so we have a few tickets and hotel rooms still available. If you're interested, please let me know asap. Many of us are heading up Thursday, and we have group dinners and other activities planned. Please shoot me an email if you're interested, and I'll send you the details: BigHeadDennis at gmail dotcom. Thanks, --Dennis Regional Director, New England Region & National Secretary Ferrari Club of America
So, where is everyone staying? On that note, does anyone know where some of the drivers and team bosses are staying? I think it'd be fun to run in to Ron Dennis for the second year in a row.
Ferrari at the St James, Mccleren and willams at the Nelligan, red bull at the hotel place d'arms (where I stay). BTW, all of these hotels are within 2 blocks of each other. Bob
Do they not have to pit walk on Thursday for those with race tickets anymore? I can't find anything about it on the official website.
