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Racing Fans, you still have time!by Kittie Beletic
The Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe’s Valencia Street Circuit has made an extraordinary effort this year to focus on its fans. Last year (1st year for the race) the concentration was in “sportive and safety areas”, according to Jorge Martinez Aspa, Vice President of Valmor Sports, sponsor of the race. “This year our aim is to offer major comforts to the fans.” The plan is 3-fold: Location, Location, Location …
The race runs along the old river bed of the Turia and the city’s waterfront. Cars race up to speeds of 200 mph and last year, more than half a million people were in attendance. The circuit is 3.4 miles long and includes 25 curves slithering along the city’s harbor. Valencia also supports the Regional Exposition (opened on June 5, 2009). Delta Airlines launched non-stop service to the city so all can enjoy the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, a new ‘immersion zoo’ and a scenic waterfront filled with restaurants, bars and clubs. Events galore continue throughout the summer months, delighting all who visit. Take yourself or the whole family. Valencia 2009 is staging events for everyone! All the tickets will be on sale simultaneously at Servientrada Bancaja (telephone ticket service) on (+ 34) 902 11 55 77, or at the El Corte Ingles department stores all over Spain and via the internet at www.valenciastreetcircuit.com as of February 24th 2009 at 10:00 am. Groups will be able to buy their tickets through the Ticketing service at the Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo Circuit. http://tinyurl.com/bdt2wl
For info on Valencia http://www.turisvalencia.es/ Kittie Beletic loves to
drive. She once got a speeding ticket for going 102 in a 75. Of course, she was
21 years old at the time, late for work and it WAS her birthday. The officer
believed her story and reduced the speed to 85. She never drove that fast again,
but she wanted to. Have a good story idea? Contact Kittie at
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This year
general admission tickets have been added to make one of the newest premier
racing events affordable. Come to beautiful Valencia, Spain and experience this
event on August 23, 2009 with practice rounds marked for August 21st
and 22nd.
Some of the
viewing stands will remain where they were last season but all will be raised at
least one metre; The bleachers near the Marlvarrosa Beach have been relocated to
areas for better viewing of the tracks. The stands at the end of the finish
straight will have special access to the braking area and will feature
wheelchair access, as was the case last year. The third and newest location
change is the General Admission Area that boasts a direct view of the track as
well as shopping, food and beverage services. Tickets for this area will be sold
based on the day: $42 for Friday viewing, $69.50 for Saturday tickets and $142
for Sunday. All other tickets prices mirror last year’s sales. The most
expensive tickets are around $665 and prices vary from the top price to $270 for
seats and access to the 3-day event. Prices directly correlate with viewing and
the experience. Most expensive tickets include the principal areas where the pit
garages, the paddock and the end of the straight stands are located. Sailboats
and yachts are allowed to moor and view the race from the water. The local
marina also has erected a special grandstand.
For further
information about Spain, contact the Tourist Office of Spain in New York
(212-265-8822); Miami (305-358-1992); Chicago (312-642-1992) or Los Angeles
(323-658-7195) or go to