Gran Turismo Zandvoort 2011

Gran Turismo Events : Gran Turismo Zandvoort 2011

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Zandvoort - the race track in the dunes

The former formula one track Zandvoort is located some 30 minutes from Amsterdam and is one of the great tracks in the world.

Racing drivers rank it in the top five with Spa-Francorchamps, Nurburgring, Le Mans and Laguna Seca.

Constructed as early as 1948 the track has undergone several modifications until it reached its present layout. The present layout uses many of the original features, including steep hills and declines. Features not often seen on other circuits, making it an extremely fun experience.

On Zandvoort you will join the participants of Gran Turismo Spa who started with a day on Spa-Francorchamps on Tuesday and went to Nurburgring on Wednesday. The participants come from all over Europe and bring the most exotic machinery to the Netherlands.

This is the only race track in the world where a fast lap means that you have been airborn at least once.

You have fast and sweeping corners such as Scheivlak as well as the famous "Tarzan hairpin" at the end of the start/finish straight. Very few modern tracks have retained a "velodrom-style" corner in their layout and it allows for great overtaking opportunities.

The corner is reportedly named after a local character who had earned the nickname of Tarzan and only wanted to give up his vegetable garden in the dunes if the track's designers named a nearby corner after him. Others say it takes the guts of Tarzan to really make use of the camber for silly fast exit speeds.

>> View the track layout here

One lap around Zandvoort in a DTM racecar

Hotel Okura - one of the best hotels in Europe

The Okura is a five star hotel in Amsterdam. It is 24 stories tall and houses a neat sky bar and french restaurant in the top. Two of its four restaurants are awarded with Michelin stars.

It also has something that is extremely rare in the city of Amsterdam. A parking lot which can host 80+ super cars. It is also reasonably easy to enter with an ultra-low exotic and has the security in place to guard our expensive toys overnight.

Dinner and Party

We will host an exclusive participant-only dinner at the Amsterdam branch of the world famous Buddha Bar. Located right in the center of Amsterdam its within walking distance of famous attractions like the Amsterdam canals, the Vondelpark and the Leidseplein.

After dinner all participants are invited to one of Amsterdam's trendiest night clubs where they can party the night away. VIP tables at the club are available upon request and reservation is required.

VIP tickets for the party are now on sale online for € 10 via this link.

Event schedule

Please note that the schedule is preliminary and subject to additions or changes at a later stage.

15th April 2011: Circuit Park Zandvoort

11.00 Welcome and drivers briefing at the paddock

11.30 - 19.00 Open pitlane at Circuit Zandvoort, instructors available

20.00 Check-in at the five star Okura Hotel

21.00 Dinner at the Little Buddha

23.00 Gran Turismo party (tickets)

16th April 2011: Amsterdam

09.30 Breakfast

12.00 Check-out from the hotel

The Okura hotel offers a special rate for all participants to extend your stay in Amsterdam with another night. This would be a great opportunity to have dinner at the hotels Ciel Bleu restaurant, awarded with two Michelin stars. Contact us for more information.

Join us in Zandvoort and Amsterdam!

GT Zandvoort is one full day on Circuit Park Zandvoort with instruction, one night in a Superior Room in the five star Okura hotel including breakfast and parking for two people based on double occupancy, a participants-only Gran Turismo dinner and party. Registration is 600 EUR (+ VAT). The fee is for one car with driver and passenger. Both driver and passenger can drive on the track.

Please note that the pitlane and paddock area of the track are only accessible for participants, staff, VIP guests and accredited press. Other visitors can witness the event from the main grandstand where free parking is available as well. Please contact us for more information about VIP passes and press accreditation.

>> Register here

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