Heading to Spa - See You Next Week!

Paul Jeffrey · Jul 24, 2019

News on the site might slow down a little this weekend, as tomorrow I'll be braving the sweltering conditions as we head off to Spa for round 3 of the SRO E-Sport GT Series...

Yes, near 40 degree temperatures are no deterrent for a plane, train and car ride across the Netherlands and into Belgium this weekend for the next round of the 2019 SRO E-Sport GT Series. If the excessive temperatures don't finish me off, then 24 hours of Blancpain GT Series racing and some strategic Stella Artois consumption will probably do the job...

For all those sim racers taking the pilgrimage to the finest GT3 race in the world, I look forward to saying hello to you over the weekend. For those of you who aren't heading to the Stavelot region this weekend, then don't forget you can stay tuned on our Instagram feed, watch the racing live on the official Twitch channel, and of course catch up on bits and pieces from the weekend here at RaceDepartment.com.

Sim Racing, endurance racing, GT3 and all things petrol (real or virtual) are AWESOME!

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erba72 · Jul 25, 2019

Follow all the real stuf sessions live on the GTWrold YouTube channel.

(This is what was missing from the article from my point of view ^^)

Bonehead · Jul 25, 2019

Have fun and be safe!

Lum · Jul 25, 2019

Have fun, Paul!

BrainsBush · Jul 25, 2019

Enjoy Paul & friends.
With these tropical temperatures also in the Belgian Ardennes don't forget to drink. A lot!!!

I recommend:

DrRob · Jul 25, 2019

If I remember correctly you'll get Jupiler only trackside, which is delicious btw. ;-)

Depending on the weather situation I'll join in on Saturday/Sunday. Weather prediction is quite unfavourable for spectators though (20°C, lots of rain, thunderstorms possible). But can be a good facilitator for dramatic racing. If not trackside, I'll watch the GT World coverage on YT.

Steve Worrell · Jul 25, 2019

Last call for anyone who wants a ride from the UK. I'm getting the euro tunnel from Folkstone tomorrow afternoon. I have a spare seat. Give me a shout if you're interested.

Daniel Monteiro · Jul 25, 2019

BrainsBush said:
Enjoy Paul & friends.
With these tropical temperatures also in the Belgian Ardennes don't forget to drink. A lot!!!

I recommend:

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Haha exactly!

And Paul, for the love of all that is holy and belgian, drink *any* belgian beer apart from Stella Artois!

Alex Townsend · Jul 25, 2019

VernWozza said:
Last call for anyone who wants a ride from the UK. I'm getting the euro tunnel from Folkstone tomorrow afternoon. I have a spare seat. Give me a shout if you're interested.

If I still lived in the UK I'd be taking you up on that offer in return for plenty of beer and baguettes!
Seriously, it's going to be a weekend that cannot be measured. Pretty jelly bean of you all and cant wait to read, look at vids and pics about it too if you can!
Thanks too, @Paul Jeffrey for all the hard work. Will miss updates this weekend but I'm sure the Spa piece will more than make up for it!
Do try and have some fun too amongst all the hard work

Sky · Jul 25, 2019

a room full of sweaty gamers sounds less than fun

Ricoow · Jul 25, 2019

See you there @Paul Jeffrey !

Alex Townsend · Jul 25, 2019

Sky said:
a room full of sweaty gamers sounds less than fun

I've been to Spa before, racing an endurance karting event whilst there was some sort of Italian sports car tribute race happening at the circuit. It doesn't matter who is sweating where in and around that place. It is fun and a little magical too! Envious

Andy_J · Jul 25, 2019

You get paid too much by RD Paul.
But enjoy yourself.

I'm not jealous. Honestly.

Craig Dunkley · Jul 25, 2019

I hope you guys have a great trip and stay safe

Craig Dunkley · Jul 25, 2019

VernWozza said:
Last call for anyone who wants a ride from the UK. I'm getting the euro tunnel from Folkstone tomorrow afternoon. I have a spare seat. Give me a shout if you're interested.

haha ..do you drive a van that will take my wheelchair

..no seriously it is a very nice gesture

Steve Worrell · Jul 25, 2019

Craig Dunkley said:
haha ..do you drive a van that will take my wheelchair ..no seriously it is a very nice gesture

I mean there's nobody in the back seats, but as Mr Chris Haye will testify my back seats are tiny so might not be much use.

M-Bimmer · Jul 25, 2019

Guess the drivers are enjoying the cooler temps now

wombat999 · Jul 26, 2019

"40 degrees C"?
Not really hot, Winter in Central Australian numbers.

And a PS: I'd love to be at Spa, hot or cold.

Dux · Jul 26, 2019

Friend of mine (girl that has never watched a single race in her life) is going to watch the race this weekend because the company where she works they take them on "team building" at Spa for the race! Oh how jealous I am!

Speaking about that, is there any place over there that sells memorabilia or souvenirs or stuff that you guys probably know are worth to buy from there and can be found only there? To tell me where can she find these stuff , to tell her to buy me something

Andrew Harper · Jul 26, 2019

Couldn't make it this year as it clashes with my weekend at work, gonna try again next year.

Watched the practice and qualifying last night, the race is going to be epic for sure. 70+ cars, at one point 23 cars covered by one second. Brilliant stuff

GT3 Blancpain races are just great at the moment.

Wishing the RD crew a safe trip and enjoy the weekend