A Weekend of Entertainment at the WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
With a full grid of 42 cars, Round 2 of the 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship is guaranteed to provide plenty of on track entertainment on Saturday 5 May. However there are plenty of other activities to keep all the family entertained with live music, stunt shows, a Big Wheel, bouncy castles and slides, a fan area with race simulators and much more, with most of the entertainment being available for FREE for all visitors.
The off track entertainment begins on Friday 4 May, with the Big Wheel in operation from 10am and costs €3 per ride. The FAN AREA will be open from 10am and is situated near Eau Rouge. The Fan Area will feature exhibitions from both past and present and hostesses will be available to answer your questions. There will be information panels about the FIA World Endurance Championship, providing background information and the philosophy behind this exciting new world championship. Visitors can also see a display of photographs detailing the history of the 24 Heures du Mans and other key moments from endurance racing over the years.
As well as looking at displays, visitors to the Fan Area can also get into the driving seat of one of the race simulators, with the opportunity to test your driving skills on some of the world’s most challenging circuits.
Also on Friday 4 May the VTT Trial Show will have three 30-minute breathtaking demonstrations of urban and off road riding at 11h30, 14h30 and 16h30, with three more shows on Saturday.
On race day (Saturday 5 May) all entertainments areas will be in operation, with the addition of the Paradis de Tigrou, which features bouncy rides to keep the children entertained. Entrance is €6.50 for the whole day.
Visitors can also view a display of some of the most exciting and exotic cars, the majority from manufacturers taking part in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
The post race celebrations include a spectacular firework display at 21h00 rounding off what is sure to be an action packed, fun filled weekend for everyone.
TIMETABLE OF EVENTS
THE WHEEL - Grande Roue de 1985 / Big Wheel of 1985 - Entrée / Entrance : 3€
Vendredi 4 mai / Friday 4th May: 10am – 6pm
Samedi 5 Mai / Saturday 5th May: 10am – 9pm
PARADIS DE TIGROU - Entrée / Entrance : 6,5€ (forfait journée/ Day price)
Samedi 5 Mai / Saturday 5th May: 10am- 9pm
VTT TRIAL SHOW
Vendredi 4 mai / Friday 4th May: 11.30am – 12am + 2.30pm – 3pm + 4.30pm – 5pm
Samedi 5 Mai / Saturday 5th May: 11am – 11.30am + 3pm – 3.30pm + 6pm – 6.30pm
CONCERT - Samedi 5 Mai / Saturday 5th May
5pm–6pm: Blues Brothers by after Night
6.30pm–7.30pm: Supertramp by Logical School (ex, Cannon Ball)
8pm-9pm: The Police by Urgan Police
10pm- 11pm: U2 by October
FIREWORKS - Samedi 5 Mai / Saturday 5th May: 21pm
FAN AREA
Vendredi 4 mai / Friday 4th May: 10am – 5pm
Samedi 5 Mai / Saturday 5th May: 10am- 8pm