USEFUL INFO

HOW TO GET THERE
Circuit is located in Cheste, only 20 Km from Valencia and 5 Km from Manises International Airport. Its proximity to the city allows the Circuit to get favoured by the high quality of Valencia's accesses and its useful communication network.
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Accessess to the Circuit
Here we present the different ways to arrive to the Circuit:
By Road

From Valencia
Leave Valencia via Avenida del Cid and take the A-3 dual carriageway in the direction of Madrid. Continue for 20 km, take exit 334 (Urbanizaciones – Circuito) and soon after you will see directions for the Circuit.

From Alicante
Take the A-7 leaving Alicante in the direction of Valencia, take the bypass for the A-3 dual carriageway, direction Madrid, turn off at exit 334 (Urbanizaciones – Circuito) and soon after you will see directions for the Circuit.

From Castellón - Barcelona
The AP-7 Mediterranean Motorway is the axis of communication for the coastal areas. From both cities you take this motorway in the direction of Valencia, take the bypass for the A-3 dual carriageway, direction Madrid, turn off at exit 334 (Urbanizaciones – Circuito) and soon after you will see directions for the Circuit.

From Madrid
Leave Madrid taking the A-3 Motorway, direction Valencia, turn off at exit 334 (Urbanizaciones – Circuito) and soon after you will see directions for the Circuit.

By Train

From Valencia Estación del Norte (The North Railway Station):
During the Grand Prix, the Circuit’s train halt on the suburban train (Cercanías) line C-3 is open, providing an excellent alternative for spectators travelling from Valencia to the Circuit thanks to the convenience of the service.
Cercanías Renfe (suburban trains)
From Barcelona Estación de Sants (Sants Railway Station):
The Euromed train takes you to Valencia’s Estación del Norte. The journey takes 3 hours and trains run daily.
From Madrid Estación de Atocha (Atocha Railway Station):
The Alaris train takes you to Valencia’s Estación del Norte. The journey takes 3 hours and 30 minutes, and trains run daily. The Alaris train takes you to Valencia’s Estación del Norte. The journey takes 3 hours and 30 minutes, and trains run daily.

For timetable and price information please consult:

* Webpage: http://www.renfe.es
* Telephone Information Service: (0034) 902 24 02 02
* Valencia Cercanías (suburban trains): (0034)) 96 335 74 00 / (0034) 96 335 72 61

By Bus

Valencia's Central Bus Station is located on the bank of the former course of the River Turia. There are regular bus lines from all over Spain.

From this station, the Buñol bus company provides a Valencia – Cheste service. This takes you from the Bus Station to the centre of Cheste.

For timetable and price information please consult:

ESTACIÓN CENTRAL DE AUTOBUSES
Av. Menéndez Pidal, 9 - Valencia

* Telephone Information: (0034) 96 346 62 66

AUTOCARES BUÑOL (BUÑOL COACHES)

* Webpage: http://www.bunyol.com
* General information and reservations: (0034) 963 49 14 25 / (0034) 963 49 51 13

By Airplane

MANISES AIRPORT (VALENCIA)
Manises International Airport, just 15 km away from the Circuit, has a substantial air traffic network that connects Valencia with the most important national and international airports.

The airport has taxi and car rental services.

To get to the Circuit from the airport, take the A-3 dual carriageway, direction Madrid, turn off at exit 334 (Urbanizaciones – Circuito) and soon after you will see directions for the Circuit.
L’ALTET AIRPORT (ALICANTE)
This airport is 10 kilometres from Alicante city.

The airport has taxi and car rental services.

To get to the Circuit from the airport, take the A-7 dual carriageway, direction Valencia, take the bypass for the A-3 dual carriageway in the direction of Madrid, turn off at exit 334 (Urbanizaciones – Circuito) and soon after you will see directions for the Circuit.

For timetable and price information please consult:

* Webpage: http://www.aena.es
* MANISES AIRPORT: (0034) 96 159 85 00
* L’ALTET AIRPORT: (0034) 96 691 90 00

By Ship

Several passenger shipping lines are based at Valencia port.

The best way to consult for information is to go to the webpage: http://www.directferries.es

Bus lines 1 and 2 take you from the port to the bus station from where you can take the Valencia – Cheste line, provided by the Buñol Bus Company, right into the centre of Cheste. (See how to get there by bus).

At the port you can also take the bus (lines 4 and 19) to the Estación del Norte. During the Grand Prix the Circuit’s train halt on the suburban train (Cercanías) line C-3 is open, providing an excellent alternative for spectators travelling from Valencia to the Circuit thanks to the convenience of the service.

CLIMATE
Another sunny day! That's what both visitor and resident can look forward to in Valencia. Located in a fertile basin between rocky hills and the Mediterranean, Valencia boasts an average annual temperature of 18°C. Proof of Valencia's enviably pleasant climate can be seen in its agriculture.

Orange groves, olive oil and rice are the direct produce of warm, dry summers and relatively mild winters. Valencia boasts a whopping 300 days of sunshine a year. This reliable climate makes it ideal as a tourist destination.

THE CIRCUIT

THE CIRCUIT
The 'Ricardo Tormo' motor racing circuit in Cheste, Valencia is a relatively new addition to the motor racing calendar. Since its inauguration in 1999 it has gone on to become one of the finest and most respected race tracks on the Moto GP tour.

The design of the circuit allows for some swift and exciting racing. It contains some risky corners and a straight stretch of 900 metres that allows for speeds of up to 190 miles/hr (300km/hr). The views from the stands are said to be some of the best of any circuit. The circuit includes all the usual and essential details, such as, the Vip zone, the Boxes and a podium stage. On grand prix weekends, crowds of up to 60,000 racing fanatics flock to the circuit, with an estimated 300 million television viewers.

The racetrack in Valencia is also home to Formula 1 pre-season testing. Teams such as Ferrari, Renault, BAR Honda, BMW Sauber, Williams and Toyota set up their crews for weeks of heavy testing. All year long the circuit plays host to all manner of motor racing events including Super Bikes and Touring Cars.

The track takes its name from one of Valencia's most fondly loved sons. Ricardo Tormo was a motorcycling giant by Valencian standards. He managed to win the 50c.c. world title two times. Although a horrific leg injury cut his racing career short, he still remained in the game as manager to a team that included Alex Crivillé among its ranks. Unfortunately this great man died in 1998 after losing his battle with leukaemia.

The track is located in an arid basin in the Valencian country side, 13 miles (20km) from Valencia city centre and 9 miles (15km) from the airport. Thus, the 'Ricardo Tormo' motor racing circuit plays its own special role in placing Valencia firmly on the international map.

http://www.circuitvalencia.com

HISTORY & GEO

History

After a long and hard conquest, the Iberian Peninsula became a region of the Roman Empire known as Hispania. During the early Middle Ages it came under Germanic rule but later was conquered by Muslim invaders. Through a very long and fitful process, the Christian kingdoms in the north gradually rolled back Muslim rule, finally extinguishing its last remnant in Granada in 1492, the same year Columbus reached the Americas. A global empire began which saw Spain become the strongest kingdom in Europe and the leading world power in the 16th century and first half of the 17th century. Continued wars and other problems however, eventually led to a diminished status. The French invasion of Spain in the early 19th century led to chaos, triggering independence movements that tore apart most of the empire and left the country politically unstable. In the 20th century it suffered a devastating civil war and came under the rule of an authoritarian government, leading to years of stagnation, but finishing in an impressive economic surge. Democracy was restored in 1978 in the form of a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. In 1986, Spain joined the European Union; experiencing a cultural renaissance and steady economic growth.

Constitution

Main article: Spanish Constitution of 1978

King Juan Carlos I

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, President of the Government.

The Spanish Constitution of 1978 is the culmination of the Spanish transition to democracy. The constitutional history of Spain dates back to the constitution of 1812. Impatient with the pace of democratic political reforms in 1976 and 1977, Spain's new King Juan Carlos, known for his formidable personality, dismissed Carlos Arias Navarro and appointed the reformer Adolfo Suárez as President of the Government.[43][44] The resulting general election in 1977 convened the Constituent Cortes (the Spanish Parliament, in its capacity as a constitutional assembly) for the purpose of drafting and approving the constitution of 1978 [45]. After a national a referendum on 6 December 1978, 88% of voters approved of the new constitution.

As a result, Spain is now composed of 17 autonomous communities and two autonomous cities with varying degrees of autonomy thanks to its Constitution, which nevertheless explicitly states the indivisible unity of the Spanish nation as well as that Spain has today no official religion but all are free to practice and believe as they wish.

Branches of government

Spain is a constitutional monarchy, with a hereditary monarch and a bicameral parliament, the Cortes Generales. The executive branch consists of a Council of Ministers presided over by the President of Government (comparable to a prime minister), nominated and appointed by the monarch and confirmed by the Congress of Deputies following legislative elections. By political custom established by King Juan Carlos since the ratification of the 1978 Constitution, the king's nominees have all been from parties who maintain a plurality of seats in the Congress.

The legislative branch is made up of the Congress of Deputies (Congreso de los Diputados) with 350 members, elected by popular vote on block lists by proportional representation to serve four-year terms, and a Senate (Senado) with 259 seats of which 208 are directly elected by popular vote and the other 51 appointed by the regional legislatures to also serve four-year terms.

PRICES

Price per person
HOTEL	in doppia	in singola
RENT A CAR AND 3 NIGHTS IN HOTEL
TACTICA	220,00	390,00
NH ABASHIRI	240,00	310,00
SIDORME	250,00	420,00
IBIS BONAIRE	260,00	450,00

Condizioni generali e quote di iscrizione

HOTEL

NH ABASHIRI HOTEL *** SUP

LOCATION:
Located close to the southern exit of Valencia, coming from Alicante or Albacete, near the Fuente de San Luis Pavilion sports complex. Direct road to the Business Fair Grounds and the airport. Very comfortable for those who need to go to the circuit.

ROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH:
Safety box
Air conditioning
Satellite television
Mini bar

DISTANCE FROM THE CIRCUIT: 30 kms / 25 minutes

HOTEL TACTICA ****

LOCATION:
The 4-star Tactica hotel opened its doors in 2008 and it is located in one of the most privileged areas of the business community. The great distinction in the decoration and the delicacy of its service makes him one of the finest business hotels in the city. The hotel has 102 perfectly equipped rooms, a restaurant and two bars.

ROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH:
Mini bar - Internet
Safe deposit box - Hair dryer
TV

DISTANCE FROM THE CIRCUIT: 25 kms / 25 minutes

HOTEL IBIS BONAIRE ***

LOCATION:
The Ibis Valencia Bonaire hotel is located in the Bonaire shopping centre at the entrance to Valencia. This puts it at only 5 km from Manises-Valencia international airport, 8 km from the Exhibition Centre, 11 km from the Convention Centre and Cheste international motorbike racing track.

ROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH:
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Satellite television
Direct dial telephone

DISTANCE FROM THE CIRCUIT: 11 kms / 15 minutes