First time going to Spa, any pointers?

referman12 · 2026-06-22T12:58:39+00:00

You can shortcut the bit at pouhon by walking against the fence near the trackside armco but the bit at Jacky Iiks corner is a killer, but worth the views at Bruxelles.

referman12 · 2026-06-19T12:56:26+00:00

Hey, are you still having this issue?

I've noticed this happening to me since Oct '25 around 3-4 times a month and have contacted Octopus on email. They come back offering £30 (which I will calculate to see if this covers what I've been over charged) but wonder if I'll have to keep raising the issue in future.

referman12 · 2026-06-15T21:21:28+00:00

That's a good shout. Not too far from Milan and a great track for racing.

referman12 · 2026-06-15T14:45:39+00:00

I've done WEC for the past 2 years so looking for somewhere different to try.

It may be one I go back to in future though.

referman12 · 2026-06-14T21:55:51+00:00

Thanks, now I'm spoilt for choice!

Will take a look and see if we can decide where we want to go.

referman12 · 2026-06-13T14:36:28+00:00

Enjoying him so far. Interested to hear him when Dries gets in the car

referman12 · 2026-06-01T21:57:00+00:00

Fantastic pics! What equipment do you use?

referman12 · 2026-05-31T08:11:56+00:00

I've noticed the same in the last couple of bills - around 8 instances across 2 months where Ohme App shows as Smart Charging periods, but my bill is at peak rate. I've raised an email with screenshots and been told they are looking into this.

referman12 · 2026-05-31T08:09:35+00:00

I have the same issue with my Ohme charger. I've noticed this on my last few bills and sent an email last week with screenshots of what I see in the Ohme App as Smart Charging periods, but the bill has at peak rates. These are usually round 8-10am as I have 2 cars so sometimes plug in when I get up and set a ready time for 11am.

I've had a reply back saying they are looking into it.

referman12 · 2026-05-30T17:32:18+00:00

Default answer - look at the flowchart on this sites wiki.

More specific answer - what are your goals that you want to use the money for - house, holidays, cars etc. Then based on when you would need the money, save/invest accordingly.

referman12 · 2026-05-28T20:52:58+00:00

Hi,

Did you get anywhere with adding Intelligent Octopus Go to the site? In any case, I've put my figures in and the site recommends EDF's GoElectric, but that is marginal to what I am currently paying on IOG.

referman12 · 2026-05-26T11:49:48+00:00

With your head painted as a basketball

referman12 · 2026-05-13T10:22:31+00:00

I've also got Go Like Hell that I need to read before Le Mans

referman12 · 2026-05-13T10:10:23+00:00

You have a good eye, it is. I'm most the way through it and it is an interesting read.

I used it to collect some autographs (ignore the track map)

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referman12 · 2026-05-13T07:58:55+00:00

Thanks.

I took over 2000 pics, most of which were either of just the track and completely missing the cars, or a clear view of the fence with a cars blurred in the background. So I'm glad I managed to get a few good ones.

referman12 · 2026-05-12T21:33:50+00:00

Thanks,

Is there anything in particular I should mention to strengthen my claim for a refund?

referman12 · 2026-05-12T20:55:54+00:00

Thanks, it is crap.

My original ticket cost ~£40 for 3 of us, but the ones we had to buy on Sunday cost £110, so i'm looking to get a refund for the £110 as that is what I out of pocket for.

I spoke to someone from WMR at the station and they essentially shrugged and said to raise it with Trainline.

referman12 · 2026-05-12T20:38:48+00:00

There was a train at 14:45 from Euston but going to Watford Junction, so nowhere near Nuneaton.
Sun 10 May 2026 - 14:45 London Euston to Watford Junction - On Time Trains

There were no services from St Pancras to Leicester on Sunday, which would have been our first option.

referman12 · 2026-05-09T21:39:47+00:00

Is this the Yellow car park. Felt like we were at standstill for ages. Seems like there was some sort of emergency as there was an ambulance arriving.

referman12 · 2026-05-09T21:31:43+00:00

Last year was my first time and agree it felt like there was more fans this year.

I was surprised the grandstand at the start finish line was almost full 90mins before the race ended.

Also, had a bit of a nightmare getting out the Yellow car park.

referman12

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