SCB 0 Posted August 15, 2006 (edited) Personally, I dislike the bottom tier, you're covered up so don't get the atmosphere. Other than that, I've not found a bad place to sit (or stand), middle and top, straight and bends, front row and back row. Tried it all. Edited August 15, 2006 by SCB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Bee 57 Posted August 15, 2006 Where else have you sat SC? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hmmmm; looking into bend 1 on the Middle Tier. The front row of the Top Tier on bend 1+2 Middle Tier of bend 1 + 2 On the Backstraight And on the lower tier bang smack in the middle of bend 1+2 for the last 2 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waspie 0 Posted August 15, 2006 just a few numbers of hotels/b&b's in newport area Anderley Lodge hotel (town centre) 01633 266781 the angel hotel (lots of pubs there ) 01633 420264 Chorley house hotel (3 miles from town centre) 01633 246348 glenroy hotel (town centre) 01633 265541 kings hotel (town centre) 01633 842020 man of gwent 01633 281263 manor hotel (town centre) 01633 264685 newport hotel 01633 214247 Newport lodge hotel (just outside town centre) 01633 821818 or 01633 856360 walkabout hotel (smack centre of town) (lots of niteclubs around it) 01633 235990 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony159 46 Posted August 15, 2006 (edited) Anyone know if the programmes are free if tickets are booked early like last year . Or is it yet another rip off Edited August 15, 2006 by tony159 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
witchnut 0 Posted August 15, 2006 Hmmmm;looking into bend 1 on the Middle Tier. The front row of the Top Tier on bend 1+2 Middle Tier of bend 1 + 2 On the Backstraight And on the lower tier bang smack in the middle of bend 1+2 for the last 2 years. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have tried other places but last three years we have been on Turn 1, middle tier (M3) just above the pit entrance and enjoyed the view. There is always a lot going on down there - hardly a dull moment as well as good place to see the racing. I think you would be happy with any of the places your are considering. Personally I wouldn't want to be in the upper tier, too far from the action. Witchnut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Addy 1 Posted August 15, 2006 I'm not going - cheaper to see a GP abroad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted August 15, 2006 (edited) You know you will regret that decision later. Never been in the middle tier, can't justify the stupid price. There are £29 seats in the middle tier on the 1st & 2nd bends - the cheapest ones. Better still if you are over 60 it's only £13. Edited August 15, 2006 by Gemini Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Brown 542 Posted August 16, 2006 Anyone know if the programmes are free if tickets are booked early like last year . Or is it yet another rip off <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Of course it will be a rip off, but as long as we all keep going it will continue to be a rip off. Now they want you to believe they are doing you a favour by letting you buy tickets and give them the money 6 months in advance and you can have them at last years massively increased prices over the previous year before they almost certainly massively increase them again I have just bought my season ticket for Wales entire home programme for the Euriop Championship qualifying which covers 6 home qualifying games and it has cost me £60, same seat for each of the 6 games and £60 for the lot. Yet we are ripped off for stupid money for a meeting where the presentation has diminshed each year I have gone and the track is generally shocking. For me the build up to the GP is infinitely better than the actual GP itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted August 16, 2006 Of course it will be a rip off, but as long as we all keep going it will continue to be a rip off. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not guilty I didn't go this year and have no intentions of going next year. As you say they give less and less for more and more. I'd far rather use the not inconsiderable amount of money necessary to "do" Cardiff, supporting the clubs around the UK that allow BSI to take the p!$$ cos without them BSI would end up with no riders at all. To all of you that are going, enjoy. I'll spare you a thought at the extra 10 or so meetings I attend instead next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Know 221 Posted August 16, 2006 Hilton have rooms but £220 a night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21st century heathen 220 Posted August 16, 2006 Considering the fact that I had a week in Kos for £176 a couple of years ago, I think £220 a night is a bit steep. Unless Miss Hilton (either will do) happens to be around. Then it's worth every penny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanne 0 Posted August 16, 2006 I'm not going - cheaper to see a GP abroad. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You're right Addy. But I still wouldn't miss it for anything. Must be a good date for Scottish kids, they're on school hols then. Is John Postel-whatever Scottish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
London Witch 57 Posted August 16, 2006 Cardiff is usually right in the middle of the GCSE, AS and A level exam period. This time the exams will be over. Great news for many, including us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted August 16, 2006 Yes, he did mention that. Nice to know that someone is taking notice of what the supporters want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leanne1706 0 Posted August 16, 2006 Cardiff is usually right in the middle of the GCSE, AS and A level exam period. This time the exams will be over. Great news for many, including us! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> How typical though that for the past few years I haven't been able to go because of exams at school, college and uni... and NOW they change it But I am all set for next year so I'm not complaining! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
