Testing at Valencia???

~Chanchan, thanks for the info, so when are you leaving then? Are you gonna be there monday/tuesday?

Looking forward to your reply from the lady that you are staying at the campsite! Hope she comes back with some good news! Fingers crossed!

We are staying in the centre of Valencia, we get the train in everyday, it's not a bad ride in. Hope it is still going on the monday/tuesday, even if we have to sit outside the track and listen to the bikes LOLOLOL.

Yeah with the DoC thing, you can get tickets on the day, but you have to queue up and that is mahoosive, plus it's only for the pitwalk, if you want paddock, your name needs to be on a list, then you get there, and pay the money and get your ticket/tabard in, plus extras. But yep, you can't get into the paddock unless your name is down. We did this last year. Didn't stay for the testing though unfortunately, but hey there's always a first time lol.

Yeah with the DoC thing, you can get tickets on the day, but you have to queue up and that is mahoosive, plus it's only for the pitwalk, if you want paddock, your name needs to be on a list, then you get there, and pay the money and get your ticket/tabard in, plus extras. But yep, you can't get into the paddock unless your name is down. We did this last year. Didn't stay for the testing though unfortunately, but hey there's always a first time lol.
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Spoken to riders and managed to get our names down for Valencia

Bad news though

she has quoted that they will not be in the paddock or pitlane this year as the teams are arriving late from a fly away.

they are still finalising the details and will publishing the programme shortly.
we are lucky enough to have found a house about 2 clicks from the track to stay in and can walk in every day.

We are arriving on the Wednesday and staying until the tuesday evening to catch thr sponsor day and the official testing day.

Thanks Chanchan

Glad you got your name down for DoC in the end, well whatever they do is gonna be a bonus isn't it, so will wait and see what happens. Thanks for the update though!

Have you found out anything about the testing days yet?

I got my name down as well but no idea exactly what for They just told me the programme was different this year and I would be sent one when it was ready.


hint to Riders that is why you have a website- you tell people you are finalising a programme so they stop emailing and calling you

drags up threads from the depths of September

Somebody put the question forward to Toby and Jules and their answer was:

There will be testing at Valencia on the Monday and Tuesday after. And it will be proper testing, so no journalists riding around on bikes but instead Nicky on the Duke, Dovi on the HRC and everybody on Bridgies.
They weren't too sure but thought it was open and free access.

Also got an email today from Riders. No paddock and pit lane access this year but they do have a ride-in VIP do with a JT recital and extensive meet&greet. Also a normal DoC with autograph stage and Q&As and an auction at the end of the day.

Thanks Sally,

here is the info i got from riders

Day of Champions Activities



Ø Ride-in + access to VIP area

10:30: Sign in (same place as usual, main paddock Entrance to the right of the roundabout)

12:15 to 13:00: Briefing and ride-in

13:00 to 16:00: Merchandise Motos Solidarias

13:00: Marquee with canapés and drinks served

13:15 to 13:45: James Toseland in concert (in marquee)

13:45 to 14:45: Meet Randy Mamola and MotoGP riders (in Marquee)

Photos with the riders

14:45 to 15:30: Buffet lunch served in the marquee

15:30 to 18:30: Auction

Price per rider: 130 euros. Price per passenger or guest with no bike: 85 euros. Price includes all the above activities, as well as the general admission ticket activities. All people on motorcycles must be over 18 years of age. In the event of rain, the ride-in would be cancelled due to safety reasons.

Tickets are limited and must be reserved beforehand . if you need the email address to reserve tickets just pm me and i will send them out

(If you are attending without a bike, this option is still available and the price would be 85 euros per person).







Ø General Admission Tickets

10:30: Ticket Sales start (Gate 1)

12:45: Access into circuit

12:45 to 16:00: Sandwiches and drinks sold

12:45 to 16:00: Merchandise Motos Solidarias

12:45 to 15:30: Stands including: Bückler, Precisport, Action Team, NSK Europe, Dread Limited, Repsol merchandising, GAS, Event Merchandising, Kawasaki merchandising etc.

13:00 to 15:15: Interviews on stage with team members (on truck where auction will be held)

13:00 to 15:15: Stunt Show with Emilio Zamora. Can be watched from the Yellow Grandstand.

13:15 to 15:15: Austograph Sessions

15:30 to 18:30: Auction

Price per person: 25 Euros. These tickets cannot be bought before the day.

thanks also the info on testing

were getting there early thursday am and leaving tuesday am

manged to get hold of the circuit directly and they are saying that it is official testing on the monday and tuesday but it is a private affair and not open to members of the public.

gonna try when were there anyway.

anyone got any tips on how we get in??

According to Toby&Jules you slip the security guard a €20 bill

No idea and that is a bit of a bummer. It is the same for the winter testing at PI actually.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Sally @ Oct 8 2008, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>According to Toby&Jules you slip the security guard a €20 bill

No idea and that is a bit of a bummer. It is the same for the winter testing at PI actually.


thanks Sally,

20 euros is small price to pay.

where did you get this info from?? or should ask no questions and get no lies??

nudge nudge wink wink

I know that PI is private testing too because my Ozzie mates have tried to get in

So who is going then and possible willing to meet up for a beer (or two)?

Just got back from Valencia Moto hepe (as they say in spain)

went to the official testing on the monday and the circuit was closed for visitors
Tried to bribe the guards with cash but did not work - Armed guards at all the entrances. Never mind

got some pics of the testing through the fence and some good pics of the race and will post soon

did anyone fair better ??