The Blog of G

So there’s a Senna racing, a Lotus car, with a Renault engine, in black and gold colours, in the Spa GP this weekend.

This has happened twice before.

The previous results were first(’85) and second(’86)

Here’s some footage from the end of the ’85 race

I have a feeling that Bruno may not make the podium this weekend but what a story it would make if he did. That’s part of the reason I hate all the negativity about him getting his chance “at Nick’s expense”. Nick has had his chances, way more than most get and when was the last time he won a race? in any category?

Good luck Bruno.

In my recent post, I mentioned that Myself and Elly will be at this years Belgian Grand Prix. That is of course providing the upgrade work is finished. Thankfully, they are ahead of schedule at the moment, at least according to Grandprix.com.

It’s important for us that this work is done and ready for the Grand Prix, seeing as how the tickets that I’ve bought are for the new grandstand cited on the “new” Bus stop chicane. If it ain’t finished in time what’s going to happen to our tickets? will there even be a race if the upgrades aren’t finished in time?

Here’s hoping it’s all done in time!

I think so! That’s why we’re planning a three week european tour!:D

So far on the schedule we have, Stonehenge, Dunkirk, Nurburg, Amsterdam, Wiesbaden, Innsbruck, Monza, Maranello, Monte Carlo, Cannes, Aix-en-provence, Troyes, Maastricht, Spa Francorchamps, Gouda, back to Amsterdam and then home. We intend to drive this! I think it’s about 6650km before we drive around any of the places we’re visiting. Are we mad? Ask me in October

Some of the more astute readers will have recognised that a few of these places would have significance to Formula 1 fans like myself and Elly. Yes, we are taking in not 1 but 2 Grand Prix. What’s more there the last 2 european races of the 2007 season, add to that the fact that Monza and Spa are 2 amazing circuits which have always had amazing races and your starting to get a picture of why were calling this a holiday of a lifetime!

We were at the european GP in Nurburg last year, so why are we returning? Well, were actually heading for the old Nordschleife circuit. We have managed to get a ticket for the Ring Taxi. Which if your not familiar is basically 1 Lap of the old circuit in a BMW M5 with 1 of 3 possible ex- BMW test-drivers at the wheel, a guaranteed sub 10 minute lap. Who knows I may be inspired to take my own car round and see if I can manange a sub 10 minute lap on the fiercest race circuit ever.

We’re also planning to spend a few days in Maranello, the home of Ferrari but also the birthplace of the performance car, where the legend that is Italian Sports cars was born. Were hoping to do a tour of the various manufacturer’s one of the days this covers Ferrari, Lambourghini,
Pagani and more.

For now, I think that’s enough details but don’t worry, I will be talking more about this as we get more details tied down.