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9 Reasons to Attend F1 and Watch it LIVE

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Witness Formula One cars battle - the fastest multi-turn circuit-racing cars in the world LIVE in Korea.

Take an awesome trip to F1 Korean GP to be held on Oct 4-6 you'd never forget!

9 reasons to attend F1 Korean GP & trip highlights:

1. Have a wonderful weekend of F1 racing fun with famous drivers racing the fastest cars in the world. Charge your batteries with a positive energy coming from participating in exciting event.

2. Get the best gifts and trophies at Yeongam track shops with your fav. team emblems and logos - F1 caps, coffee mugs, flags, polo shirts. You can wear them to other sports events and show off to your friends.

3. Meet and mingle with F1 fans from all over the world, make new friends. Greet your favorite team and drivers. Feel the spirit of major international sports event where drivers and guests represent different countries and there is no such thing as racial or national discord.

4. Use the chance to try most tasty food of Cheolla province which is known as Food Mecca of Korea. 

5. Discover stunning views and sites of underexplored Korean province - visit local attractions. New! Guests with F1 tickets will be able to use 20-50% discounts or FREE admission to 52 local attractions of South Cheolla province till Oct 10th, 2013. Pls see full list and details below.

6. See the best K pop stars concert after F1 race is finished, participate in various cultural events and lotteries. Watch amazing airshow with "Black Eagles" fighter jets group in the sky.

 

7. Get a chance to get a autograph and pics of greatest world racing drivers - Alonso, Vettel, Raikkonen and Hamilton! Win a car by predicting race winner!

8. Have a closer look at and get to know the F1 track course as KIC in Yeongam has a longest straightaway, it is unconventional, a counter-clockwise track having modern facilities with a Touch of Tradition.

 9. October is the best time to visit Korea - its neither too hot, nor cold yet, hence perfect weather for travel. To add autumn foliage and the serene Yeongamho Lake in the surroundings of the KIC will certainly provide a scenic backdrop.

 

To resume it all, by joining weekend tour to beautiful Yeongam  you'd experience the world of Formula 1 and explore amazing Cheolla province while trying the tastiest food in Korea and meeting F1 fans from around the world. 

The 2013 F1 Korean Grand Prix, scheduled for October 4-6, is one of 19 races held around the world. It is the 4th race to be held in Korea.

Recommended F1 weekend trip itinerary:   Day 1 (Sat)- Seoul - Yeongam F1 Korea Intl Circuit. Watch Saturday F1 Free Practice 3 and Qualification - Move to hotel to check in hotel; Day 2. Breakfast at hotel - Transfer to F1 Yengam curcuit. Watch Grand Prix race (3pm~)- Transfer back to Seoul.  

 

Starting from Seoul you'd go down to South-west to F1 track in Yeongam by comfortable bus, watch Practice and Qualification on Saturday, then hangout in the area and stay overnight at hotel, and see the F1 Race on Sunday.

 

What is Formula 1 ?

Formula One is a large-scale auto racing event, with races held all over the world. Like the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games, F1 is recognized as a major global sporting event. The F1 Korea Grand Prix, which will be held for the 4th time in 2013, is scheduled to be held for three days. Participants of this trip will be able to attend Practice 3 and Qualification as well as Race on Sunday. The qualifying lap is split into three sessions, through which the top 24 racers get assigned their grid positions. October 6 (Sunday) is the day of the big race.

The cars assemble on the starting grid in the order they qualified on the previous day, prepared to race 55 laps on a 5.6km circuit for a total race distance of 308 kilometers. Exhilarating tension rises as the race unfolds.

With the cars racing at speeds exceeding 200 kilometers per hour, nobody can tear their eyes away from the race. The top ten finishers will have points added to their overall championship rankings (25/18/15/12/10/8/6/4/2/1 points, respectively). The top three finishers are awarded on the winner’s podium, and their national flags are raised.

What to see and to do?

Sightseing opportunities in the area are rich and diverse: Yeongam is home to a number of cultural and natural attractions, including Wolchulsan National Park, the Historical Site of Dr. Wangin (Baekje Dynasty scholar), Gurim Maeul (2,200-year-old village), Dogapsa Temple on Wolchulsan Mountain, and a pottery museum.

Discover the rich marine life and and sailing ships history by visiting National Maritime Museum. Surprisingly there can be found a replica of famous Geobukseon, 'Turtle Ship', which was used by Korean 'admiral Nelson', Yi Sun Sin,  in the battle against Japanese invaders.

When visiting Mokpo don't forget to say 'hi' to dinosaurs skeletons occupying large but cozy halls of Mokpo Natural history musem. One of dino's footprints fossils is displayed here in a huge glass box too.

Furthermore, other major cities in Jeollanam-do Province such as Mokpo, Jindo, Suncheon, Boseong, and Gwangju are located within one to three hours by car from Yeongam.

Contrary to monotonous Seoul colored roofs give a special charm and flavor to provincial cities of Korea, making them heroes of a never-ending romantic story with a really vivid character. 

Though South Cheolla is still not well-known destination, it has something for everyone.

White-sand cozy, clean and secluded beaches are among them - every Westerner's blue dream! Alas, beach season in Korea, for some odd reasons, is too short - it lasts officially only for two summer months of July-August. But - will open you secret - unoficially you can actually swim and enjoy the beaches whenever you want!

 Those guests interested in historical past of Korea will be impressed with a monument of Yi Sun Shin admiral overlooking Yudalsan mountain in Mokpo. Admiral Yi Sun Sin is one of Korea’s infamous war heroes, who defeated the Japanese in a momentous naval battle more than 460 years ago.

More and more foreigners know, that South Cheolla is a birthplace of the first democratic South Korean president Kim Dae Jung. Nobel Peace Prize memorial named after him on Samhakdo island is portraying hard life and fight for justice of the first Korean national awarded with this honourable prize. 

After Memorial excursion is finished curious travellers might be interested in getting some cute and sophisticated souvenirs made in traditional oriental style at the small shop on the first floor.

On Sept 7 group of VIPS, foreign media and diplomats visited above attractions and checked on the spot if it's really fun or not to explore South Cheolla and F1 track surroundings. On behalf of whole delegation should say, IT WAS MUCH FUN! Glad to present you the evidence - group photo with West sea in background. So, highly reccomend all of you to try it too!

Karting experience.

Except attending and watching F1 passionate racing fans usually engage in various activities including participating in amateur racing events, auto salons, trying karting and the like.

For those who'd like to try racing there is a karting track located right near the main F1 track within the Yeongam F1 Korea International Circuit  area. Driving kart is easy 'cus it has only 2 pedals - acceleration and breaks. Dont be shy and try it before you attend F1 Grand Prix! Tickets are sold in kart track ticketbox. Our group tried that too - see previous post here: https://www.sports.ru/automoto/blogs/505918.html

 

 

P.S. Good news! From Sept 1 till Oct 10th (for 40 days) guests with F1 tickets will be able to use 20-50% discounts or FREE admission to 52 local attractions located  in South Cheolla province.

전남도내 주요 관광지 F1티켓 구매고객에 무료 또는 큰 폭 할인혜택 제공

Watch 2012 Korean GP video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq4uopr9UYY  

Read reportage from our 2012 trip to F1 (Rus): https://www.sports.ru/automoto/blogs/377073.html

 

Don’t miss the thrilling auto races at the 2013 F1 Korean Grand Prix! 

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Special thanks to KTO, F1 Korean Org.Committee, FPCKorea for assistance in preparing this article.

*Pics, text: facebook.com/F1KoreanFans.

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