Canadian GP anyone?
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Canadian GP anyone?
Yes, going once again. Just secured my seats in Grandstand 24 (L'Epingle hairpin).
Best way to get seats is to call them directly @
855 418 2713 Even after you press "2" for English, expect to hear a lot of French messages, don't panic, stay on the line. Thanks for getting me on track (no pun) Westy!
Best way to get seats is to call them directly @
855 418 2713 Even after you press "2" for English, expect to hear a lot of French messages, don't panic, stay on the line. Thanks for getting me on track (no pun) Westy!
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bust out your wallet West ya tight bastard
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Wife has been hinting that she wants to give me my father's day gift early.... USGP?
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Montreal mo' better
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Monaco is a MUST for any F1 fan. I'm really glad we sat in 3 different places on 3 different days, incredible way to get to see the action from different viewpoints. Ditto Montreal-I don't think there's a grandstand/hospitality area there I haven't sat in
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When we start getting close to a Monaco GP trip, expect a few PMs Chief.
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I'm like, "but the one we have still works!"
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If it plugs in, it ain't no gift.
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What about Apple Watch, Chief?
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It doesn't plug in technically soooooo . . .
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Tickets are here!
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Invalid?
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Yeah, it's the cover ticket with no face value with my name/address/. There's 6 tickets attached that are entirely valid.
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haha-see you there Steve!
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see above-got mine 2 weeks ago
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where are you sitting Mugen dude?
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It's fun over there in its own way as you get to see a lot of off-track stuff (pit work, stops, celebs walking the pit lane, and the grid). There's zero racing action there though unfortunately.
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Anyway...I'm considering driving to the circuit (well, close enough to walk to/from the track). Do you or anyone else have any pointers/suggestions?
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Yeah, you don't walk to the track unless you like really long walks. For the front straight grandstand you'll be in, I'd park downtown in Old Montreal, find a big hotel and grab a taxi at its taxi stand out. You'll get dropped off near the Casino and it will save a bit of walking. Alternatively, you can ride Le Metro to the BERRI/UQAM station, then change to the Longueuil train and get off at Jean Drapeau. You don't need a map, just follow all the obvious F1 fans but here's one anyways:
You can also catch a boat ride from the foot of Place Jacques Cartier over to the island.
To get where you want to go, look at the last designation on the line as the train platform you want to be on as your stop will be along that directional route.
Example: If you were at the McGill station looking to get off at BERRI/UQAM, you'd get on the platform designated HONORE-BEAUGRAND (green line).
You can also catch a boat ride from the foot of Place Jacques Cartier over to the island.
To get where you want to go, look at the last designation on the line as the train platform you want to be on as your stop will be along that directional route.
Example: If you were at the McGill station looking to get off at BERRI/UQAM, you'd get on the platform designated HONORE-BEAUGRAND (green line).
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BTW-are you just coming in one day for the race?
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Thanks for the tips. Looks like taxi it is, then. I can only imagine the rush on the way out haha.
I'm driving up Sat afternoon. Gonna wander around Montreal for a bit with the gf, then call it an early night. Go to the race on Sunday, and drive back home.
I'm driving up Sat afternoon. Gonna wander around Montreal for a bit with the gf, then call it an early night. Go to the race on Sunday, and drive back home.
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Don't call it an early night!! Saturday night on Crescent St. is a blast! There's free bands, lots of partying and a good time everywhere. There's nothing happening at the track early so you don' have to be there until 12:00 at the earliest. Can't get to quail on Saturday? That's the best part of the whole weekend.
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. . . . OR go hang around the front door of the St. James Hotel in Old Montreal, you may catch a glimpse of Vettel or Raikkonen early evening when they traditionally head out for sponsor meetings. Ditto for McLaren who stay at Hotel Nelligan on Rue St. Paul. I can't remember the name of the hotel where RBR stays
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take gf for a caleche ride in Old Montreal-she'll love you more than oxygen afterwards
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Been there for a lot of those moments. I can't believe it was 9 years ago Steve when Kubica crashed while we watched!
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Don't call it an early night!! Saturday night on Crescent St. is a blast! There's free bands, lots of partying and a good time everywhere. There's nothing happening at the track early so you don' have to be there until 12:00 at the earliest. Can't get to quail on Saturday? That's the best part of the whole weekend.
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Chief, West, Mugen. Post pics here so we can be even more jealous.
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