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2nd February 2010, 14:52 #1
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Needed: Tips and tricks to fly in spectating Portugal
Since we 'mericans now have something to cheer for on the stages, I figure I owe it to them and should make the effort to come out and see them rally.
Ive been to 10 or so WRC events in different countries (Germany, Finland, Sweden), so I know how the events work, but I need your tips on planning a trip!
I'm thinking of spending 10 days, bookending the rally with days on the beach at a resort, Likely fly in to Lisbon. Which town is best to stay in for rally access? Lagos? Faro? Something else? Special favorite place to stay? Certain stage groupings to see?
Pick up hired car in Lisbon, or Faro? Take the train from Lisbon to Faro?
Rally fans, your input is appreciated!Ken & Alex in WRC? Awesome!http://www.monsterworldrallyteam.com
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2nd February 2010, 15:15 #2
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Originally Posted by WRXedUSA
And use map instead of navigator, check also the map carefully to find possible shortcuts to the next stages.Aja kovaa Pena.
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2nd February 2010, 15:22 #3
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I am looking at going as well to this one though I cannot get any extra time off work so would be leaving Edinburgh after 6pm on the Friday! Have tried to hunt for reasonably priced flights but there doesn't seem to be anything suitable
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2nd February 2010, 16:59 #4
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2nd February 2010, 22:52 #5
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2nd February 2010, 23:04 #6
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Originally Posted by WRXedUSA
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2nd February 2010, 23:14 #7
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Book hotel in Vilamoura "Pe do lago" - Hotel...really cheap
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3rd February 2010, 00:17 #8
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Originally Posted by RICARDO75If the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off!
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3rd February 2010, 01:06 #9
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Originally Posted by katxal
I'll look into that place, and Portimao-Lagos.
The estimation of driving time helps, because a flight from the US to Seville or Lisbon->Faro makes things quite expensive, while car rental is dirt cheap!Ken & Alex in WRC? Awesome!http://www.monsterworldrallyteam.com
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3rd February 2010, 10:00 #10
Hi WRXedUSA in case you haven't realised the stage maps for all the event are up on www.rallydeportugal.pt that should help with your planning.
The Super special is pay to enter otherwise service and all the stages are freeview. Vilamoura tends to be full of Brit golfers so be prepared! If you can recce then pick an early schedule stage with different view points that you could walk between in the break between 1st and 2nd running. Trying to drive between stages can be done but you will be parking a long way from the stage if you turn up after 11 am. If you watch the first stage on any day you can get away in time to make it to service when the field arrives and drivers are talking to the mechsKris Meeke got fired -PSG so terrified they quit!
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