SURVIVAL GUIDE Assen,Spielberg, Netherlands Austria 2018 Welcome to the Survival Guide to Gptents in Assen, TT Assen Circuit
SURVIVAL GUIDE Assen,Spielberg, Netherlands Austria 2018 Welcome to the Survival Guide to GPtents in Assen, TT Assen Circuit .
We are really glad that we can host you dur- ing the MotoGP race. Do not hesitate to ask us for any extra information if there is some- Content thing that is not clear to you. This Survival Guide should serve you all the information GPtents Accommodation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 you need, so don’t forget it at home! Netherlands · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 We are looking forward to your visit! We wish The City of Assen · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 you a very pleasant stay in Assen. Transport · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 By plane · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 By car · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 By train · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7 By bus · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7
How To Get to the Circuit · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8 Circuit· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·· 9
Anna Grufíková Petr Bouchal MotoGP program· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10
Practical Information · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 Weather · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 Time · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 Electricity · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 Credit cards · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 Currency · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 Approximate prices · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12 Small English–Dutch Dictionary · · · · · · · · · · · · 13
Important Telephone Numbers · · · · · · · · · · · · 14 Contact · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 14 2 GPtents Accommodation WHAT IS GPTENTS? LOCATION:
GPtents is a tent hotel that solves accom- GPtents is located on Camping Graswijk, modation problem. Each year, thousands which is one of the loveliest and closest of destinations all around Europe have campings to the TT Circuit Assen. The sold out their accommodation capacity camping is serviced with clean toilets and during big events, such as MotoGP or hot showers, as well as a restaurant. You Formula 1. can get to the circuit in 3 minutes by car, or take a longer walk and leave your car in GPtents solve this problem by simply the camping. You can also use the shuttle providing accommodation in pre-erected bus to get to the circuit. The location is tents. We offer hundreds of spacious very quiet, with an amazing bar and a tents, forming an organized tent village. friendly atmosphere. You can enjoy comfortability similar to usual hotel – tents are pre‐built, ready for We are open from Wednesday to Monday. your arrival. They are equipped with com- fortable mattresses, pillows, blankets, Graswijk 26 towels, soap and tent locks with keys. 9405 TD Assen, Netherlands GPtents team of young devoted people GPS: 52.956964, 6.551702 takes care of everything.
Last season in Austria Last year, we started GPtents project in Spielberg on the Red Bull Ring for three big events - Formula 1, MotoGP and The Rolling Stones concert.
References We accommodated more than 500 peo- ple and received 9,6 stars for customer service. We will make sure that you will fully enjoy your racing weekend.
3 Breakfast and snacks Every morning, you will start your day with great cup of coffee or tea and wonderful breakfast (from 7 until 9 o`clock) – free of charge. We will have a big communal tent at your disposal during the whole day. You can eat your own meal there or buy some refreshments at the reception, such as beer, water, coffee, tea, toasts and other little snacks.
Electricity You can charge your phone or laptop any time at the reception, there will be a special communal area for that.
How to get to the circuit The circuit is located 1,5 km from the camping. You can take a car or a shuttle bus from the campsite and you will be there within 3 minutes. Unfortunatelly, you cannot cross the highway on foot! Though, you can take a longer walk and go round the highway.
Check-in and check-out If you need anything during your Check-in from 9 am untill 9 pm, check-out stay just ask any gptents staff. until 10 am. If you are coming later for In order to check out, stop by again at the check-in, please inform the booking the reception. A member of GPtents staff manager as soon as you can, we will try to will come with you to check the tent and meet your needs. collect the keys.
You do not need anything for getting to the camping - just use the address or GPS location to get there. After entering the camping, stop by the reception. You will need your booking reference number in order to check in. You will fill in the accommodation form, make the payment in cash (credit cards are not accepted) and receive GPtents bracelets and keys from your tent. 4 The City of Assen
Assen has lots to offer with plenty of interesting place to hang out. Excellent shops, cafes and bars on popular streets coffee and beer are easy to find in the like Kruisstraat, the Mercuriusplein and Netherlands and that is the case in both Koopmansplein. Each Wednesday and Assen and Groningen. In addition to Saturday can the city hosts visit a local drinks there is plenty to eat, with quality market which is a pleasure to browse platters of Dutch cheese and meat always around and explore. well present.
Meanwhile, an old but wonderfully re- Information from: www.motogp.com/en/ stored Government building is the home event/Netherlands of Assen’s “Drent Museum”. The museum Netherlands is well-known locally for its extensive collection of archaeological pieces and The Netherlands is a popular place to Netherlands. Away from the cities you will artefacts highlighting the rural way of visit, with 15 million people holidaying in discover quaint villages with centuries of life in the region and the history of the the country each year, many of them from history, endless tulip fields, iconic wind- city which can be traced back to the 13th nearby Germany and the UK. Around five mills, and beautiful churches. A highly century. million people per year visit Amsterdam desirable trait to the Dutch is directness - the Netherlands´ largest and most col- and the idea of transparency that goes Taking a trip into the Drenthe country- ourful city, with its famous intricate canal with it. side is a pleasant journey that leads you network and buzzing nightlife. through charming village after village, Beyond Amsterdam, with its army of cy- Find more information on: where you will see perfectly kept gardens, clists, rich sea-faring and trading history, www.eupedia.com/netherlands orderly rows of large houses, and natu- and its many museums and art galleries, www.britannica.com/place/netherlands rally a delightful café or tavern for a drink there is still much more to see in the www.government.nl along the way.
For a bit more action head to Gronin- gen, Assen’s largest neighbouring city. Groningen’s prominant University and its array of art, culture, museums, theatre, music, and nightlife make it a stylish and
5 Transport BY PLANE
Groningen Airport is the nearest airport to the circuit around 35 km away, although this is a small regional airport. Amsterdam Schipol Airport is a larger international airport which is located 195 km away. Train services run from the airport to Assen, which is situated just 3 km from the circuit. BY CAR
The Dutch TT Circuit at Assen is located right next to the Highway A28. The en- trance road is double-lane and all parking area’s are free of charge. During busy events the traffic is guided by circuit staff which will direct you to the nearest motor or car parking..
Parking If you are planning to drive to the circuit you will need to take the A28 and then take the exit at Junction 32 (Assen Zuid). The circuit is well sign-posted from here. Parking is available at the circuit free of charge and is allocated on a first come, first served basis. Traffic may be heavy over the race weekend therefore please allow extra time when planning your journey.
6 BY TRAIN BY BUS
Trains will be running from Amsterdam During the World Superbike and MotoGP Regular shuttle buses will connect Assen Central Station to Assen and the transfer of the Netherlands, there are special Central Station with the Haarbocht takes approximately 2 hours. It is advis- transfers-coaches bringing you to the entrance at the circuit and these will be able to book your train tickets on your circuit fast and cheap. From Station payable on the day. Please be aware that arrival in Amsterdam as the station can Assen, please take City Bus 1. It goes the shuttle buses can get extremely busy get very busy over the race weekend. straight to the Northen part of the circuit. and due to traffic it may take over an hour to get to the circuit. Please allow extra Go online and plan your route at 9292.nl time when planning your coach transfer. Tip: You can also purchase train tickets or find more information onwww.ttcircuit. in advance on trainline.eu. com/en/practical/directions/.
There is a good train service to Assen, with trains every hour from Rotterdam, Amersfoort, Utrecht, Groningen, Zwolle, Schiphol, The Hague, Lelystad, and Alm- ere.
Please ensure that you allow sufficient time for your arrival and return journeys.
7 How To Get to the Circuit
Hints The early bird catches the worm: Please note that you should expect extensive traffic volumes at the time of your arrival. We therefore recommend trying to arrive as early as possible.
The more the merrier! We recommend fill- ing every seat in your car. this will reduce traffic congestion and allow everybody to get to the event faster. Traffic reports on radio stations provide regular updates on the current traffic situation. 8 The Circuit HISTORY
The Dutch TT (Tourist Trophy) has been motorcycling event, traditionally held on held for the first time in 1925. Since then the last Saturday of June at the TT Circuit the event has taken place every year with Assen in the Netherlands, as part of the the exception of the years 1940 to 1945 MotoGP World Championship. In the past because of the Second World War. This all classes (50 cc, 125 cc, 250 cc, 350 makes it the longest-running event on the cc, 500 cc and sidecars), nowadays only MotoGP calendar. In 2015, the switch was the 125 cc, Moto2 and the MotoGP. The made to organise the races on Sunday, circuit where the race is held is known as which direct was a great success with “The Cathedral” of motorcycling. a “sold out” event. The Dutch TT is a
CIRCUIT IN DETAIL
The TT Circuit Assen was opened in 1955. The circuit consists of 18 turns; 6 left corners and 12 right corners with the longest straight measuring 0.487km. The circuit has good levels of grip making it ideal even in wet conditions.
Name of race track: TT Circuit Assen Length of lap: 4.542 km Race distance: 118,1 km Number of turns: 18 Number of laps: 26 First race: 1955
9 MotoGP Program Fri 29 Jun – Sun 01 Jul 2018
Make sure you don’t miss any of the Practice 1 · · · Fri · · · 09:55 – 10:40 action! Here, you will find an overview Practice 2 · · · Fri · · · 14:05 – 14:50 of the “Netherlands MotoGP 2018” Practice 3 · · · Sat · · · 09:55 – 10:40 programme and all its highlights includ- Practice 4 · · · Sat · · · 13:30 – 14:00 ing information on training sessions, Qualifying 1· · · Sat · · · 14:10 – 14:25 qualifying and race schedule. Qualifying 2· · · Sat · · · 14:35 – 14:50 Race · · · · · · Sun · · · 13:00 – 15:00
10 Practical Information WEATHER TIME CREDIT CARDS
The average temperature in Assen in the The Netherlands uses the Central Netherlands in general does not have a The relatively low uptake of credit cards month of June is approximately 19 de- European Time, CET, which is strong tradition of credit card use. What in the population has its roots in tradition- grees and it can fall to 15 degrees in the GMT+1. that means is you can never assume that al values. Netherlands is not a credit-driv- evening or in case of rain. The weather you can pay for your meal, room, tickets en economy; home ownership is not wide- can be quite changeable in this part of the or shopping with a credit card. spread in Amsterdam, for example. Netherlands and the rainfall has made for interesting practice sessions and races in Always check for the appropriate symbol the past few years. on the door or till, first.
Don’t get us wrong – many places in Amsterdam (especially hotels and other places that regularly serve tourists) do take cards. But many don’t, so check first if in doubt.
The two most popular cards here are probably VISA and Mastercard.
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ELECTRICITY
In Netherlands the power sockets are of type F. The standard voltage is 230 V and 0 the standard frequency is 50 Hz, identical +2 to the most of European countries. +1 Type F: This socket also works with plug C and E. Your need for a power plug adapter depends on the power plugs used in your own country.
11 APPROXIMATE PRICES
Restaurant Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 15.00 € Meal for 2 People, Mid‐range Restaurant, Three‐course · · · · 60.00 € McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) · · · · · · 7.00 € Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4.00 € Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3.50 € Cappuccino (regular) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2.57 € Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2.20 € Water (0.33 liter bottle)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1.83 €
Exchange Rate 1 EUR = 1.1 USD 1 EUR = 0.8 GBP
Market Milk (regular), (1 liter)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 0.95 € Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1.19 € Rice (white), (1kg)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1.66 € Eggs (12)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2.18 € Local Cheese (1kg)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9.39 € Water (1.5 liter bottle)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·· 0.82 € Bottle of Wine (Mid‐Range)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5.00 € Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)· · · · · · · · · · · · · ·· 0.94 € Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1.15 € Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6.70 €
Transportataion One‐way Ticket (Local Transport)· · · · · · · · · · · · 2.83 € Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2.10 € Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)· · · · · · · · · · · · · 30.00 € Gasoline (1 liter)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1.54 €
12 Small English-Dutch Dictionary
Greetings Other Good Morning· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Goedemorgen Excuse me (attracting attention)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Excuseer mij. Hello· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Hallo Don’t mention it (response to above) · · · · · · · · · · · · · Noem het niet! Good Day· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Goedenavond Do you speak English?· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Spreekt u Engels? I do not speak Dutch· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Ik spreek geen Nederlands Goodbye · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Vaarwel! Thank you· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Dank je Bye!· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Doei! Please (also said when handing an item over, eg payment)· · · · · ·· Alsjeblieft I am sorry · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Het spijt me The bill (check) please! · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · De rekening graag!
13 Important Telephone Numbers
In case of an emergency call: Fire – Emergency 112 Police – Emergency 112 Police regular – 0900-8844 ! Ambulance – Emergency 112
If you are sick and need help: Central Doctor Service +31 20 592 34 34
Taxi: Taxi Kolk +31 592 331 122 Stadstaxiassen +31 6 51157163 Assentaxi.nl +31 592 868 868 Taxi Farhan Assen +31 6 81686780
If your car breaks down: Euromaster Assen +31 592 343 549 ANWB 088 - 269 28 88 GPtents smiling team is
Camping Graswijk looking forward to your visit! Tel: +31 6 857 451 79 Mobil: +31 592 409 276 E-Mail: [email protected]
Contact us:
+420 779 970 256 | [email protected] | www.gptents.com
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