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Win a Grand Prix Weekend! Make a Pit Stop in Budapest!
If you’ve ever dreamed of experiencing live Formula One racing action, let us make your dreams come true! See Massa’s fuming slicks, hear young Vettel rev up his Red Bull, and feel the thrill of watching the current world champion Hamilton streak past at close range…
Longstanding cooperation with organizers of the Ferrari Challenge 2007 allows Gold Club Casino to present one of its lucky guests with a weekend trip for two to the Grand Prix! All guests who actively play at Gold Club Casino will automatically be entered into a random drawing on June 30, 2009.
The lucky raffle winner will enjoy a prize worth €5,500!
 A Grand Prix Weekend in Budapest!
July 24 - 27, 2009
The prize includes travel, limousine service, 4-star hotel accommodations and an exclusive dinner for two in addition to tickets to practice sessions on Friday and Saturday and the big race on Sunday, July 26, 2009!
All active players at Gold Club Casino are eligible. The prize cannot be exchanged for money and is non-transferable.
Good luck! We’re crossing our fingers for you!
Here is additional information you may find interesting about Budapest, Hungary, the hotel Gellért, and the Grand Prix. (Please keep in mind that we are simply passing on others’ information and generalizations, so take things with a grain of salt!)
Hungary
 Hungary, situated in the heart of Europe, is home to 10 million people; many who like to consume goulash and tokaji wine. Hungarians are often characterized as a proud people. They enjoy their innumerable hot spring resorts that range in design from classically elegant to stylishly modern.
The wetlands along the Danube, Tisza, and Puszta are incredibly scenic with their rustic farms and cattle herds. Hungary’s capital of Budapest is a tourist’s paradise along the River Danube and Lake Balaton, the largest lake in Central Europe. Thanks to its continental climate, you will undoubtedly encounter dry weather no matter which time of the year you visit Hungary; dry and cold in the winter, dry and hot in the summer.
Historically, Hungary was shaped by various peoples including the Magyars, the marauding Mongols, always keen to marry Habsburgs, the arguably inhumane National Socialists, and communists (who weren’t exactly known as philanthropists either). The new Republic of Hungary was established after a peaceful revolution in 1989. The country joined NATO in 1999 and the European Union in 2004.
Some useful links on Hungary:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungary
europa.eu/abc/european_countries/eu_members/hungary/index_en.htm
www.ohb.hu/hungary/mapofhungary.en.html
Budapest
 Budapest, the capital of Hungary, lies along the Danube River and actually represents the unification of two cities: Buda on the west bank and Pest on the east. The Szčchenyi Chain Bridge and the Erzsébet Bridge are the most famous of the nine landmark bridges that connect the 1.7 million inhabitants in both parts of the city.
Over the millennia, the Romans, Tetons, Huns, Hungarians, Mongols, Ottomans, Habsburgs, fascists, communists, and tourists have sought and found recreation in the hot springs along the Danube.
If you plan to visit Budapest for only a day, you are unlikely to see all the interesting sites: Gellerthegy (hegy=hill), Heroes’ Square, Parliament, Saint Stephen’s Basilica, Castle Hill, Andrássy út, the National Szechenyi Library, Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, the Hungarian State Opera House, City Park, the Great Synagogue, the Hungarian National Museum, etc., etc. However, we bet you will be returning!
Some useful links on Budapest:
english.budapest.hu/Engine.aspx
www.budapest.com/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budapest
www.budapestinfo.hu/en
Hotel Gellért
 The famous, four-star Hotel Gellért ranks among the most splendid hotels in Budapest. It was built in 1918 in Art Nouveau style. Its beautiful architecture, inside and out, and its tasteful furnishings make it a stunning attraction in the heart of the city. The hotel is well known for its marvellous thermal spring baths and gorgeous recreational areas. The Turks enjoyed the beneficial health impacts of these thermal springs way back in the 13th century! You can choose between three outdoor pools and ten indoor pools. The hotel opened the world’s first wave bath in 1927, and the roof over the main pool in the spa actually opens in fine weather. The hotel provides a wide variety of wellness and fitness services to suit its guests’ individual needs.
The Gellért is located at the foot of Gellerthegy, which provides a fantastic view of the Liberty Bridge and the Danube. Close to downtown Budapest, you can feel the pulse of the city with easy access to shopping, sightseeing, cultural events or simply a lovely stroll.
Some useful links on the Gellért:
www.danubiushotels.com/en/hotels/gellert
The Hungarian Grand Prix
 The Hungaroring is located 19 km to the northeast of Budapest near the M3 motorway. The Hungarian Grand Prix is known for its tight and twisty corners, a relatively low average speed of about 180 km/h (112 m/h), and few opportunities for passing. For these reasons, the Hungaroring is often compared to the Grand Prix in Monaco. The circuit is built in a small valley, which gives the impression of an amphitheatre in which spectators have a view of more than 80% of the strack. The Hungarian Grand Prix has thus been called “The Shallow Plate”.
Hungaroring Facts
The Hungarian Grand Prix 2009
The 2009 Formula One race on the Hungaroring is race number 10 of 17. The schedule below is still subject to change by the FIA, so please look for any late updates before race weekend!
Some useful links on the Hungaroring:
www.hungaroring.hu/en/
www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/hungary_815/circuit_diagram.html
www.hungaroinfo.com/formel1/index_en.htm
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