Stories > Merry Christmas - Here are the best images from 2016 - places 21 to 30
Merry Christmas - Here are the best images from 2016 - places 21 to 30

Merry Christmas - Here are the best images from 2016 - places 21 to 30

Published 2016-12-24 by Administrator
It is that time of the year again. The time when we look back at the season and browse through all the millions of pictures taken during the events, and select the 30 best. Pictures that have that extra touch or that extra something that makes it stand out from the rest. A tradition since a few years back.

Today we give you places 21 to 30. Even better images to follow in a few days.

Oh, and while we're at it - we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Peter, Björn, Justyna and Michal




30. We start in Poland. On number 30 we have this colourful image from the pit lane of Tor Poznan. For the 2017 edition of Gran Turismo Polonia, we are reducing the number of cars to 150. In 2016 there were over 200 cars on the event, which was too much. Over 100 cars are already registered to the 2017 edition.




29. Slovakia Ring. A fantastic and brutally twisted race track on the outskirts of Bratislava. A lot of fun, indeed. We like the heat effect on the asphalt. In 2017 we turn up the heat even higher when we have dates in August instead of April. We really like this track.

>> Gran Turismo Slovakia 2017

You can combine Gran Turismo Slovakia and Gran Turismo Hungaria in to one long event. There is only one day between the events (Hungaria is 16-19 August and Slovakia is 20-23 August), and the distance from Budapest to Bratislava is just about 2 hours drive. The day between the events is a Saturday which we spend in Budapest.




28. Daisy the Raptor turning up the heat on the dance floor during the closing party of Gran Turismo Polonia. We have some fantastic footage of our raptor scaring you in the garage. This will be released somewhere during the spring. Right now our raptor, which we lovingly call Daisy, is sleeping in our garage in Stockholm.




27. Fredrik Borgegård in is natural element. Going sideways on the brilliant racetrack in Pärnu, Estonia. For the 2017 event of Gran Turismo Baltica we are adding a Time Attack Challenge to the program. It is time to see who really is the fastest. The challenge is divided in to three classes of cars, and the winner can call himself the King of Estonia.

>> Gran Turismo Baltica 2017




26. Something important is happening in the pit lane of Auto24ring in Pärnu. I have no idea what is going on here. We think it might have been the recording of a reality show that took place during Gran Turismo Baltica 2016.

>> Gran Turismo Baltica 2017




25. There are three people in this image. They just don't know it yet. The picture taken in Porto Montenegro during Gran Turismo Adriatica. Next road trip to Croatia and Montenegro is 6-14 May 2017.

>> Gran Turismo Adriatica 2017




24. Oh, Ronnie, please never change. The hostesses in Estonia are the best in the world. Number one. Without a doubt. Easily. The track is quite good, too. Oh, and lets not forget Rannahotell. Anyway, next year, Gran Turismo Baltica is 12-16 July, a somewhat earlier date than before, promising better weather and more fun.

>> Gran Turismo Baltica 2017




23. A lone Ferrari going flank speed ahead in Brunnchen, Nurburgring. We have awesome dates next year - 29 May to 1 June, with the Nordschleife for exclusive use on 30 and 31 May. The event is limited to 140 cars only, so you might want to hurry up with your booking.

>> Gran Turismo Nurburgring 2017




22. Down hill Grimsel Pass. Together with Furka pass, the number one driving road in the world. Only Route Napoleon and Gotthard Pass come close. If you look closely, you will see a Ferrari FF and a Porsche 911 from the Gran Turismo group going down hill. Picture taken during Gran Turismo Europa 2016.

The 2017 edition of Gran Turismo Europa has a completely new and exciting road layout. It starts in Paris and ends in Saint-Tropez. The event is Fully booked.

>> Gran Turismo Europa 2017




21. Forget everything you think you know about Croatia and Montenegro. This part of the world is insanely beautiful and has some of the most fun roads in Europe. We are not kidding. You will have to come and see for yourself.

This picture is taken by Kotor in Montenegro. The fjord of Kotor is....just breathtaking. Next year, Gran Turismo Adriatica starts 6 May in Prague, and ends on the 14th in Split/Croatia.

>> Gran Turismo Adriatica 2017



The complete 2017 calendar



New: Gran Turismo California (26 March - 4 April) // 2 places left

We start the season with a completely new event in the calendar - an epic drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Napa Valley, Reno, Las Vegas and back. 2200 kilometers of beautiful roads like the Pacific Coast highway, and insane experiences like Las Vegas and Grand Canyon. The event is 7800 EUR and includes everything- even your own Ford Mustang muscle car. The event was released this Friday and we had a total of 30 available places. 28 are now booked. Only 2 remain.

>> Learn more and register to Gran Turismo California 2017

 



Gran Turismo Adriatica  (6-14 May) // 2 places left

Start the summer in sunny Croatia and Montenegro. A road trip from Prague to Montenegro, driving on some of the most beautiful roads in Europe. The coast of Croatia, just by the Adriatic sea is a must experience for any sports car driver. On the way to Montenegro we stop at places like Zadar and Dubrovnik on Croatia and Mostar in Bosnia and Hercegovina.

For this years edition we have updated the route slightly. We are still two nights in Montenegro, but the last night is in Split. A great ending of great week on the road with your friends. The event includes eight nights in hotels, lunches, dinners and one hell of a story to tell your grandchildren. It is 3800 EUR, for two people sharing one car and includes everything for a full week on the road. Only two places remain.

We have a transport solution from Scandinavia to Prague, and from Split and back. Just let us know when registering.  


>> Gran Turismo Adriatica





Gran Turismo Nurburgring (29 May - 1 June)

The most challenging racing track in world. 21 kilometers of fun. As always, we have two exclusive days on the track and three nights in Nurburg. The event is 2990 EUR and includes everything, two days on track and three nights in Dorint Hotel.

Only 140 places are available. About 50 places are already booked.

>> Gran Turismo Nurburgring 2017

 



Gran Turismo Polonia (28 June - 2 July)

This is it. The main event of the year. Gran Turismo Polonia. As always we have three days on track, and four nights of fun in Poznan. The event is 2200 EUR, for two people sharing one car. Includes three days on track and four evenings of mad fun in the city of Poznan.

For the 2017 edition we are limiting the number of places to 150 cars. Over 100 places are already booked. We are running low on hotel rooms.

>> Gran Turismo Polonia 2017



Gran Turismo Baltica - King of Estonia (12-16 July) / 50% booked

Estonia is an awesome country. Probably one of the best in the world. The racing track - Auto24ring is arguably the best racing track in this part of the world. The city Pärnu, where we stay for the event, is just fantastic in the summer.

For the 2017 event of Gran Turismo Baltica we are adding a Time Attack Challenge to the program. It is time to see who really is the fastest. The challenge is divided in to three classes of cars, and the winner can call himself the King of Estonia. This event is already 50% booked.

>> Gran Turismo Baltica 2017


AutoLife Track Day Gotland (26-30 July)

Our Swedish sister company AutoLife is organising an event on Gotland this weekend. Driving on the track and a weekend of fun in the party capital of Scandinavia during the famous “week 30”. More info to follow.

>> Pre-register to Track Day Gotland 2017




New: Gran Turismo Hungaria (16-19 August) / 50% booked

We were here in 2010. Everyone that joined us know that it was borderline insane. Now it is finally time to go back to this beautiful city and formula one track. For the 2017 edition we will be staying in Intercontinental hotel, on the Donau. The event is 2400 EUR and includes two days of driving on the track and three nights in Budapest. This event is already 50% booked.

Hungaria + Slovakia combo. If you are also joining us for Gran Turismo Slovakia, we include a fourth night in Budapest for free. This extra night will be the Saturday between the events. A bunch of friends in Budapest on a Saturday night? What can go wrong? On Sunday the 21 August we drive together to Bratislava it is about 200 kilometers on brand new motorways.

>> Gran Turismo Hungaria 2017





Gran Turismo Slovakia 2017 (20-24 August) / 50% booked

The brilliant six kilometer race track Slovakia Ring. Three nights in Bratislava. This event has gained popularity from its first edition three years ago. For 2017 we are moving hotels - to Ritz/Carlton in the historical centre, with our cars parked in front. A better location, with the Bratislava nightlife just around the corner. As last year, the event is 1900 EUR for two people sharing one car. This event is already 50% booked.

This event is awesome to combine with Gran Turismo Hungaria. See above.

>> Gran Turismo Slovakia 2017





Gran Turismo Europa (26 August - 3 September) // Fully booked

A week driving on the best roads in Europe. Staying in the best hotels and having dinners in the best restaurants. In 2017 we drive a completely new route. In 2017, we will start in Paris (on Champs-Elysses) and drive east and stop in Champagne. The following day we continue to Germany, exploring new places like the Mosel and Rhein valley, before heading south towards Baden-Baden. After a drive through the Schwarzwald forest we continue to Switzerland, France, and Route Napoleon before ending the trip with a weekend in Saint-Tropez.

The 2017 edition is going to be about 8200 EUR, for two people sharing one car. This event is fully booked.

>> Gran Turismo Europa 2017




Gran Turismo Spa (3-6 October)

For many, Spa-Francorchamps is the best racing track in the world. What better place to finish the 2017 season than here. Just this year, we have two days of driving on the track and three nights in Hotel de la Source. The event is 2300 for two people sharing one car.

>> Gran Turismo Spa 2017

Coming Events

Gran Turismo Polonia
24-30 June 2024
Poland
Gran Turismo Italia
22-28 September 2024
Bologna - Florence - Portofino - Barolo - Iseo - Como - Garda
Subscribe to our newsletter

The latest news and stories. All the best roads, hotels and restaurants. Invitations to exciting events. Be the first to know by subscribing to our newsletter.

Mondo Gran Turismo

More news and stories from the world of Gran Turismo

Was this Ferrari 288 GTO Enzo's apology to Niki Lauda?
Was this Ferrari 288 GTO Enzo's apology to Niki Lauda?
The secret deal between Lauda & Ferrari
How it all started: Gran Turismo Polonia
How it all started: Gran Turismo Polonia
20 years ago - Gran Turismo Events was born.
The true cost of owning a Ferrari
The true cost of owning a Ferrari
Objects in the mirror can be closer than they appear
Here are the top 60 pictures from the 2023 season
Here are the top 60 pictures from the 2023 season
Here are our favourite pictures from the 2023 season.
The astonishing stats from the 2023 season
The astonishing stats from the 2023 season
The total kilometres driven on all road trip events came in at 357 670 kilometres.
Here are our new rental cars for 2024
Here are our new rental cars for 2024
Out goes 2023 and in comes the 2024 season, and with it a plethora of new supercars available to rent from us.
Merry Christmas from Gran Turismo - Celebrating 20 years in 2024
Merry Christmas from Gran Turismo - Celebrating 20 years in 2024
The next season marks an anniversary for us, we have now been organising events for over 20 years.
Lotus vs Airplane - Who would win?
Lotus vs Airplane - Who would win?
Back in 2015, we raced a sportscar against an aeroplane on an airstrip in Sweden.
A night in The British Museum
A night in The British Museum
We spent an evening in the most important museum in the world. Here's how it went.
The absolute horror to ride in a Formula One car
The absolute horror to ride in a Formula One car
That time Peter got brutalised by a Formula One car on Yas Marina circuit
50 000 kilometres in 2023 - Here is the fast fleet of Gran Turismo
50 000 kilometres in 2023 - Here is the fast fleet of Gran Turismo
We do as we teach. Over 50 000 kilometres with our fleet of supercars in 2023.
No pulse: How Saab Turbo inspired a medical revolution
No pulse: How Saab Turbo inspired a medical revolution
The human body is fantastic, but it has it's weak points. A team of doctors decided to make it better.
Why we absolutely hate Dolphins
Why we absolutely hate Dolphins
They are some of the meanest and nastiest mammals that have ever existed
Here are the most common reasons for road rage and how to avoid it
Here are the most common reasons for road rage and how to avoid it
Please admit it. There have been times when you have wanted to murder someone next to you in traffic.
Do NOT wear Hawaii shirts at Lamborghini events
Do NOT wear Hawaii shirts at Lamborghini events
How not to dress at an elegant event invited by Lamborghini
Here is why I hate touchscreens
Here is why I hate touchscreens
The trend of big touchscreens in cars is a gigantic problem
The world’s most beautiful roads are in Switzerland
The world’s most beautiful roads are in Switzerland
Here is the holy trinity of Swiss alpine roads.
The legendary Rolls-Royce incident in Sweden in 1986
The legendary Rolls-Royce incident in Sweden in 1986
That time when Rolls-Royce went well out of their way to keep a client happy
Did the Ferrari Museum go too far?
Did the Ferrari Museum go too far?
How the Ferrari Museum coerced Marek to donate his car
Downforce is dark magic
Downforce is dark magic
I lost my downforce virginity recently. Here's how.
A postcard from Rome and The Vatican
A postcard from Rome and The Vatican
On March 23, we did a private tour of the Vatican.
Meet James Holm, our in-house photographer
Meet James Holm, our in-house photographer
Arguably the best automotive photographer in Scandinavia, James has been our event photographer since over a decade.
Houston, we have a massive problem
Houston, we have a massive problem
I love flying. This particular flight though, every pilot's nightmare became my reality.
Porsche is developing a hybrid 911
Porsche is developing a hybrid 911
It will utilize the latest hybrid technologies from the 919 Hybrid
Alfa Romeo is working on a new supercar
Alfa Romeo is working on a new supercar
They are pursuing a new Alfra Romeo tipo 33
Wallypower 118 - the coolest luxury yacht in the world
Wallypower 118 - the coolest luxury yacht in the world
Meet the luxury yacht from the movie "The Island"
Did you know? Rolex was founded in London.
Did you know? Rolex was founded in London.
The story of Rolex goes far beyond luxury watches.
The Ferrari F356 is the best Ferrari you never heard of
The Ferrari F356 is the best Ferrari you never heard of
Over the years, the F356 became one of the most sought-after cars in the world.
Sued by Ferrari because they deserved it
Sued by Ferrari because they deserved it
Guess what? Ferrari will sue you if you use their brand in a malicious way
Mr Bond, you have what the Greeks call thrasos
Mr Bond, you have what the Greeks call thrasos
Why James Bond films are so important.
The bizarre naming convention of Ferrari cars
The bizarre naming convention of Ferrari cars
Have you ever wondered how Ferrari determines the name for their cars?
I have no idea, I just stole the Lotus from a brat at Stureplan
I have no idea, I just stole the Lotus from a brat at Stureplan
The flashing blue light in the rear-view mirror approached at breakneck speed. Then I saw that the police blocked the road.
How to go from zero to owning a Ferrari in just one year
How to go from zero to owning a Ferrari in just one year
Dreaming about a Ferrari? Here is how you can make it happen in just one year.
Why the adorable Fiat 126p is the best car in the world
Why the adorable Fiat 126p is the best car in the world
Forget supercars like Lamborghini and Ferrari. The best car in the world is the Fiat 126p. Bear with us and let us explain.
The best pictures from 2022 - Places 1 to 20
The best pictures from 2022 - Places 1 to 20
As every year, we select the best pictures from the season. Here are places 1 to 20.
Mister Kawasaki and the most expensive chicken wings in the world
Mister Kawasaki and the most expensive chicken wings in the world
When you have unlimited money, amazing things can happen.
Forget the Fiat 500 of the 70s - The Lancia Stratos was really cramped
Forget the Fiat 500 of the 70s - The Lancia Stratos was really cramped
Fifteen years ago, I was the king of SEGA Rally. And the fastest car in the game was the Lancia Stratos.
Here comes the Swedish banker and his disgusting Italian girlfriend
Here comes the Swedish banker and his disgusting Italian girlfriend
Cencio la Parolaccia - The most fun restaurant in Rome.
No good deed shall go unpunished - How a Christmas gift went horribly wrong
No good deed shall go unpunished - How a Christmas gift went horribly wrong
A Christmas gift goes horribly wrong in Stockholm, 20 years ago.
The best pictures from 2022 - Places 21 to 40
The best pictures from 2022 - Places 21 to 40
As every year, we select the best pictures from the season. Here are places 21 to 40.
More stories

La Guida - The Supercar Owner's Guide to Europe

Our favourite roads, hotels, restaurants and places to visit

E65 Magistral - Budva to Bar
E65 Magistral - Budva to Bar
A great coastal road from Budva to Bar
Stelvio Pass
Stelvio Pass
The most famous mountain pass of them all
Villa San Michele
Villa San Michele
A fantastic hotel located on the hill of Fiesole with a spectacular view of Florence.
More locations

Events Calendar

Beautiful road trips and famous racing tracks since 2002. Supercars only.

Gran Turismo St Moritz
8-11 February 2024
St Moritz, Switzerland
Fully booked
Gran Turismo Adriatica
4-12 May 2024
Croatia - Bosnia - Montenegro - Slovenia
Fully booked
Special Event Maranello
29-31 May 2024
Maranello, Italy
Gran Turismo Nurburgring
3-6 June 2024
Nurburgring, Germany
Fully booked
Gran Turismo Riviera
9-14 June 2024
Forte dei Marmi - Santa Margherita - Monaco - St Tropez
Fully booked
Gran Turismo Polonia
24-30 June 2024
Poland
Gran Turismo Dolomiti
29 August - 2 September 2024
Treviso - Cortina - Bolzano - Garda Lake
Gran Turismo Europa
8-15 September 2024
St Moritz - Andermatt - Lugano - Monaco - Saint Tropez
Fully booked
Gran Turismo Italia
22-28 September 2024
Bologna - Florence - Portofino - Barolo - Iseo - Como - Garda
Gran Turismo Toscana
9-13 October 2024
Florence - Chianti - Lucca - Florence
The Drivers Collection
Contact us

While our head offices are in Geneva, Switzerland, the team is spread throughout Europe: Sweden, Poland, Italy and Croatia. Please select the appropriate team member to contact below.

For general enquiries, you can always use info@granturismo.org. For event registrations, please use registry@granturismo.org.

Justyna Weclawiak Justyna Weclawiak
Head of Event Organisation
+48 509 706 651
Björn Lagercrantz Björn Lagercrantz
Head of Finance
+46 (0)70 844 64 00
Michal Weclawiak Michal Weclawiak
Event Coordinator
+48 602 134 467
Zdravko Anticic Zdravko Anticic
Head of Content Creation
+385 (0)91 917 32 77
Pietro Bonuccelli Pietro Bonuccelli
Supercar Fleet Manager
+39 349 888 33 89
Marcin Jellinek Marcin Jellinek
Head of Special Events
+48 519 189 081
Nicolas Grandi Nicolas Grandi
Official Photographer
+39 347 917 42 70
Peter Ternstrom Peter Ternström
Founder and President
+39 331 332 50 80