From 22 to 24 August, 2008, Valencia will be the focus of the motoring world. More than 500 million spectators worldwide will watch the Formula One Grand Prix of Europe which will be held for the first time at the Valencia Street Circuit.

Valmor Sports has already started to install the grandstands around the Valencia Street Circuit from where more than 110.000 spectators will attend the Formula One Grand Prix of Europe. The Valencia Street Circuit contains 26 grandstands with a capacity for 112.771 spectators. Furthermore, an accessible tribune for wheelchair users is being installed (catering for 240 people). Main entrance to this tribune is at Avenida J.J Dómine , while door puerta E1 is for the use of wheelchair users. The tribune is accessed by means of a ramp and adapted portable toilets will be installed.

Grandstands weigh more than 3.200 tons and are made from steel, aluminium and wood, while the seats are made from plastic and have back. Approximately, 150 workers are carrying out the seats assemble. This process has started at Grao area putting in place the grandstands T-19 and T-20. T-18 and T-1 until T-6 will be the last one to assemble because they are located in the streets near Valencia's Dock.

Entradas especiales (special discount tickets for wheelchair users) must be requested through Valencia Street Circuit oficial website (www.valenciastreetcircuit.com): a request information form must be filled in: www.valenciastreetcircuit.com/disability_info_tickets.asp

The organization, once the form is received, will contact the person in order to complete the purchasing procedure. The wheelchair user is entitled a free ticket while the companion is paying fullfare one . An official disabled certificate showing the need of use of a wheelchair must be held and shown.

Tel: +34 963 164 007
(Monday to Friday from 9h to 14h and from 16.00 to18.00h).

Email: info@valenciastreetcircuit.com
www.valenciastreetcircuit.com

 

Rebecca Arce