Circuit Ricardo Tormo Sports Fan Tips
Circuit Ricardo Tormo is a venue in or near Valencia that is most often used for Motor Racing
How do I get to Circuit Ricardo Tormo?
Since the circuit is located at close by at Cheste (20 kilometres west of the city of Valencia), it is nice and accessible. Arriving by car (there is ample parking) you want to take the exit 334 for Urbanizaciones – Circuito; you should get there without any real trouble by following your sat nav.If you're there for a big MotoGP weekend, there are special trains which run from Valencia right to the track, and buses run all year round to keep life nice and easy for visitors.
Best restaurants near Circuit Ricardo Tormo?
The racetrack is pretty much surrounded by residential areas and grass, so you'd be doing well to find a nice restaurant within walking distance! Your best option is to either travel a short distance West, to Cheste, or right back into Valencia where there's an almost innumerable number of fine eating establishments and quick-order takeaways, ready to suit all moods and appetites. If you get the train (for MotoGP events) or bus back into the city, you'll find somewhere any which way you turn.
Best Bars around Circuit Ricardo Tormo?
Sadly, bars - much like restaurants - are in short to zero supply around the circuit. What you can do is travel back towards wherever you're staying (probably Cheste or Valencia) and find a huge number of bars there. Valencia has dozens, of course, and options to suit every need, whether it's cocktails, pints, outdoors, black tie - you name it! Cheste is much the same but on a smaller scale - lovely, tasteful bars with experienced and friendly staff. Go look around!
Best Food and Drink at Circuit Ricardo Tormo?
Many racetracks take advantage of their seclusion from other eateries and shops and apply it by fleecing you for all you're worth - not the Ricardo Tormo. The stall inside are many and varied, but the price is extremely reasonable for whole meals and drinks. The only thing is that you might have to queue, or risk missing exciting parts of the race when you totter off to find a snack. Another option is to bring your own food or drink with you, though there may be restrictions on glass bottles and such.
Circuit Ricardo Tormo seating?
Unusually, many of the seats at the Ricardo Tormo offer you a great view of large portions of the track, not just single bends or small areas. The Amarillo section, for instance, is between corners 1 and 2 but allows you to follow the action on over half the track!Even general admission tickets are considered very valuable, as the space is plentiful and intelligently designed. So much so that you forget there is potentially another 120,000 people there with you!
Things to check out around Circuit Ricardo Tormo?
Just round the (10/11km) corner is the chance for an adventure weekend you aren't likely to forget anytime soon! Valencia Adventure is run by a crazy team of experienced adrenaline junkies and offers an incredibly diverse range of sports, including skydiving, canyoning, kayaking, climbing...the list goes on! Some of the guides speak English, others don't - this hasn't stopped countless groups who don't speak a word of Spanish from having an incredible day, night or weekend here. Check it out!
Best Insider tip at Circuit Ricardo Tormo?
Don't be tempted to splash on the wildly expensive tickets in order to get the best views. Unlike some track designs, the Circuit Ricardo Tormo is almost like a stadium, and every level of ticket offers you splendid views of often substantial swathes of the track. You can spend €20 for a day or maybe even a weekend ticket and have both the freedom to move around and top viewing angles. You may decide the more expensive seats are the ones for you, but if you're worried about cost, rest assured the cheap seats are great seats!
What to expect from the Circuit Ricardo Tormo crowd?
Ah the crowd. What can't you expect from them? The crowds at motor racing events are always the most upbeat and passionate supporters of any sport. Many will have a great technical understanding of the vehicles, the track, the conditions...and they'll want to discuss it all at length! Since the big races usually take place under splendid sunshine, everyone is in a good mood - if a little thirsty - so you'll probably end up making friends all day long. It's a superb crowd made of up to 120,000 people, so there's no lack of atmosphere!