BHPians at the Indian F1 GP 30th Oct '11

rideon · 29th October 2011, 07:19

If anybody's there at the Classic Stand North, Block B, just knock at C16/17. We're there.
By the way, if anyone has alternatives to the BIC Bus Service, please use that.
At the North side Bus Mall, it was utter chaos as there were no buses available to any location starting 3pm. When we enquired about the bus for Gurgaon, we were told there were no bus and that people with no tickets had boarded the only bus and gone. And here we were, the guys who had tickets. A bus was finally arranged at 6:15pm.
For the Park and Ride service, there were people travelling on the roof of the buses. Also, the Circuit shuttles were pressed into service to take the people back to Knowledge Park.

To sum it up, a horrible mismanagement or as one says a "functioning anarchy".

Anybody willing to spare two seats for tomorrow (race day) in their vehicle?

megazoid · 29th October 2011, 10:21

Tried to get a first hand feel of the race weekend and felt that the agenda is to somehow run the race successfully without hiccups. Whether spectators get to see anything or whether people are stranded quite a long way from the action etc is not very important for now. Maybe once all the hoopla is over and when it becomes a regular event, folks interested in racing can try their luck.

Hope everyone enjoys the race!

lsp · 29th October 2011, 10:59

Hi all,
Managed to get two tickets at the 11th hour.
Have not done enough until now to find out whats the best way to go. Any pointers?
BTW its Classic Stand 2 East.

arjyamaj · 29th October 2011, 11:25

Apparently, you cant get onto the Taj Expressway without a parking permit. If you dont have a parking permit, opposite to the entry to the Taj Expressway, you have the Park and Ride which, by rideon's account, isnt very efficient.

There is service lane next to the Taj Expressway that runs the length to the BIC. BUT you will be turned away about 2 km from the venue.

If you dont have a parking permit, my guess is that its best that you hire a car (or have a driver) to drop you till that 2 km point- then hot foot the rest. The driver can wander off for the next few hours. That way you're not at the mercy of the buses.

P.S. still looking for magnanimous BHPians who have two seats available in their parking-permit-affixed cars on Sunday for two really fun people

Shubz · 29th October 2011, 18:00

Just used the park n ride option. Very comfortable. Free parking. Free ride to the circuit. Drove with 4 friends to knowledge park and immediately got the shuttle to the circuit. Right in front of the north stand. No complaints about reaching or about the arrangements.

lsp · 29th October 2011, 20:57

Being the second day, it seems they have really pulled up their socks. No issues with the Park and Ride. The huge (free) parking has shuttle running at frequent intervals. While going and while coming back, I never had to wait beyond 5 mins to board a bus. The buses from the parking lot will drop you near gate no 28 in the North Zone. From there there is another shuttle service which would take you to the West, South and East Zones. Get down near your gate by giving a shout to the bus driver. They will oblige.

Samosa @ Rs 100/- is good and very filling. Kachori @ Rs. 100/- is to be avoided, soggy and lacking. Water & Aerated drinks (Rs15 & Rs20 resp.) are being served at room temp. Did not try non-veg options.

arjyamaj · 30th October 2011, 09:46

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Originally Posted by lsp

Being the second day, it seems they have really pulled up their socks. No issues with the Park and Ride. The huge (free) parking has shuttle running at frequent intervals. While going and while coming back, I never had to wait beyond 5 mins to board a bus. The buses from the parking lot will drop you near gate no 28 in the North Zone. From there there is another shuttle service which would take you to the West, South and East Zones. Get down near your gate by giving a shout to the bus driver. They will oblige.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shubz

Just used the park n ride option. Very comfortable. Free parking. Free ride to the circuit. Drove with 4 friends to knowledge park and immediately got the shuttle to the circuit. Right in front of the north stand. No complaints about reaching or about the arrangements.

Thanks for the update guys.

Will take the park and ride today then. Didnt fancy a 2 km walk in the sun.

See you guys there (hopefully)

Go Team Ferrari!

Shubz · 4th November 2011, 22:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by arjyamaj

Thanks for the update guys.

Will take the park and ride today then. Didnt fancy a 2 km walk in the sun.

See you guys there (hopefully)

Go Team Ferrari!

Did you manage to hitch a ride?

How was your overall experience?

arjyamaj · 5th November 2011, 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shubz

Did you manage to hitch a ride?

How was your overall experience?

Brilliant. Getting there was less of a pain. Went to the park and ride, took the bus and managed to get to our seats by the time the national anthem started. Getting back was a bit of a pain- taking over 3 hours to reach noida. But worth the experience I'd say.

Although, had this been in the middle of the summer, I doubt whether the bus ride would have been as comfortable.

sachinj12 · 5th November 2011, 11:09

Guys, where is the F1 BHPian meet report? No pics at all

.

This thread is dead after the event.

Someone post a quickie report.

libranof1987 · 6th November 2011, 20:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by sachinj12

Guys, where is the F1 BHPian meet report? No pics at all

.

This thread is dead after the event.

Someone post a quickie report.

The report is in the Indian F1 GP thread in Int'l Sports section.

Eddy · 6th November 2011, 20:40

Note from Support: Event over, hence thread closed.

29th October 2011, 07:19	#91
rideon BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DXB/DEL/MEL Posts: 124 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	Re: BHPians at the Indian F1 GP 30th Oct '11 If anybody's there at the Classic Stand North, Block B, just knock at C16/17. We're there. By the way, if anyone has alternatives to the BIC Bus Service, please use that. At the North side Bus Mall, it was utter chaos as there were no buses available to any location starting 3pm. When we enquired about the bus for Gurgaon, we were told there were no bus and that people with no tickets had boarded the only bus and gone. And here we were, the guys who had tickets. A bus was finally arranged at 6:15pm. For the Park and Ride service, there were people travelling on the roof of the buses. Also, the Circuit shuttles were pressed into service to take the people back to Knowledge Park. To sum it up, a horrible mismanagement or as one says a "functioning anarchy". Anybody willing to spare two seats for tomorrow (race day) in their vehicle? Last edited by rideon : 29th October 2011 at 07:21. Reason: Car pool enquiry
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29th October 2011, 10:21	#92
megazoid BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 502 Thanked: 3,371 Times View My Garage	Re: BHPians at the Indian F1 GP 30th Oct '11 Tried to get a first hand feel of the race weekend and felt that the agenda is to somehow run the race successfully without hiccups. Whether spectators get to see anything or whether people are stranded quite a long way from the action etc is not very important for now. Maybe once all the hoopla is over and when it becomes a regular event, folks interested in racing can try their luck. Hope everyone enjoys the race!
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29th October 2011, 10:59	#93
lsp BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 381 Thanked: 188 Times	Re: BHPians at the Indian F1 GP 30th Oct '11 Hi all, Managed to get two tickets at the 11th hour. Have not done enough until now to find out whats the best way to go. Any pointers? BTW its Classic Stand 2 East.
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29th October 2011, 11:25	#94
arjyamaj BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NCT Posts: 105 Thanked: 310 Times View My Garage	Re: BHPians at the Indian F1 GP 30th Oct '11 Apparently, you cant get onto the Taj Expressway without a parking permit. If you dont have a parking permit, opposite to the entry to the Taj Expressway, you have the Park and Ride which, by rideon's account, isnt very efficient. There is service lane next to the Taj Expressway that runs the length to the BIC. BUT you will be turned away about 2 km from the venue. If you dont have a parking permit, my guess is that its best that you hire a car (or have a driver) to drop you till that 2 km point- then hot foot the rest. The driver can wander off for the next few hours. That way you're not at the mercy of the buses. P.S. still looking for magnanimous BHPians who have two seats available in their parking-permit-affixed cars on Sunday for two really fun people
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29th October 2011, 18:00	#95
Shubz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,905 Thanked: 1,154 Times	Just used the park n ride option. Very comfortable. Free parking. Free ride to the circuit. Drove with 4 friends to knowledge park and immediately got the shuttle to the circuit. Right in front of the north stand. No complaints about reaching or about the arrangements. Last edited by Shubz : 29th October 2011 at 18:03.
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29th October 2011, 20:57	#96
lsp BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 381 Thanked: 188 Times	Re: BHPians at the Indian F1 GP 30th Oct '11 Being the second day, it seems they have really pulled up their socks. No issues with the Park and Ride. The huge (free) parking has shuttle running at frequent intervals. While going and while coming back, I never had to wait beyond 5 mins to board a bus. The buses from the parking lot will drop you near gate no 28 in the North Zone. From there there is another shuttle service which would take you to the West, South and East Zones. Get down near your gate by giving a shout to the bus driver. They will oblige. Samosa @ Rs 100/- is good and very filling. Kachori @ Rs. 100/- is to be avoided, soggy and lacking. Water & Aerated drinks (Rs15 & Rs20 resp.) are being served at room temp. Did not try non-veg options.
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5th November 2011, 11:09	#100
sachinj12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,187 Thanked: 168 Times	Re: BHPians at the Indian F1 GP 30th Oct '11 Guys, where is the F1 BHPian meet report? No pics at all. This thread is dead after the event. Someone post a quickie report.
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6th November 2011, 20:40	#102
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,387 Thanked: 13,301 Times	Re: BHPians at the Indian F1 GP 30th Oct '11 Note from Support: Event over, hence thread closed.
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