Blanchimont tunnel collapses at Spa

[lee]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/82285

Lets hope they get this sorted in time!

[tristancliffe]

Let's hope they don't use the Donington contractors!!!!!

[Paperman]

This happened over the weekend. Current reports are that the tunnel collapse has not apparently significantly affected the track itself, although it has damaged a gravel trap and barrier next to the track. As you might expect a surveyor is examining the track early this week.

I've asked the Belgian organisers for more information when it becomes available, although I think this won't be a problem for our race in July.

Simon Davey
Club Administrator

[teamfoxracing]

Its not a tunnel you would use anyway . unless u are going karting!!

[tristancliffe]

Its not a tunnel you would use anyway . unless u are going karting!!

No, but you don't really want to be flat through Blanchimont then the rest of the track falls through into the tunnel below!

I'm sure they'll get it fixed, and properly. They won't make the mistake of using British 'services'.

Edit: Maybe a good idea to use an extra low downforce setup. Or maybe a little bit of lift so you fly right over the gap.

[Paperman]

The Spa organisers - Roadbook - have just told me they expect it to take two weeks to repair the tunnel etc, so they do not see a significant problem

Simon Davey
Club Administrator