On our way to the petrol station, we started to speculate, if it would be wiser after all to try to find some propane. We remembered seeing another Repsol with wide selection of bottles ca. 15 kilometers before the city we were departing. As it was along the way we were going anyway, we chose it, as butane would nevertheless be available everywhere. Well yes.. they had a huge box full of gas bottles.. but all empty ones! So, we had no choice but to go back to the one, we were supposed to go in the beginning.
The clock was a bit much by then, as the track was closing already at 13.30. Driving a bit faster than allowed.. finally curving to the petrol station.. the rider heading to cash office, while the assistant already taking the old bottle out.. and then the rider coming out, shaking his head; the last three full bottles were sold 10 minutes ago. At this point the atmosphere started to be a bit tense. Luckily the nice sales girl had named one more service station we could try, so with a map drawn on a backside of receipt paper we finally found a place which was able to sell us full bottle of butane. The lesson learned: If something suitable is available, go for it, and don't reach for the moon, at least in Southern Europe.
We finally arrived to the circuit at 12.20, so there was one hour time for all the action. Fortunately the track was an old friend of the rider, so with active and systematic procedure we managed a good training combined with video shooting (see the result below) and departed the area at 13.30 sharp. Though have to admit that shower and lunch did not take place until outside the gates.
Muchas gracias España y nos vemos amigos!
http://vimeo.com/20810854
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