Scream if you wanna go faster

Today we had a trip in to Manchester, not to steal a TV or a pair of designer jeans from a burnt out shop but to watch Jenson Button in his Mclaren F1 race around the streets of Manchester. It was all part of a big thank you from Vodaphone for making them lots of money.
A short race circuit was set up from Deansgate to Albert Square in Manchester City Centre.
We arrived a bit early so we could try and see Jenson Button. The start line was opposite the Hilton Hotel, where Jenson was staying. A few sporting celebs were around, Amir Kahn & Michael Vaughan. We finally saw Jenson come out the hotel and into the makeshift garage.

So then we made our way to find a decent viewing spot. This was more difficult than we thought, women with prams were causing mayem! As hard as we tried we couldn't get a good view. We decided to go into the Vodaphone VIP section, which had various Mclaren things in, a gift shop, F1 cars, go-karts and a few other things.
We finally found a spot at the end of the circuit but still not the best view.

When the F1 car finally came round....my god it was loud!
He came round a few times, so got to take some video's & photos.

That was it then, everyone started heading off so did we. Then over the speakers they said  Jenson would be going out again in 20mins.... Everyone raced to get back to the side of the track. We decided to go for the vodaphone VIP viewing stand to get a better view, it only holds 30 or so people. We managed to get on it, glad I was a vodaphone  customer which got me access to it.

Then the rain came while we waited, typical Manchester weather. Just as he was due out some guy decided to put his umbrella up, blocking our view.
Thankfully he put it down.
Button came round a couple more times, he stalled it at the donut point, so he had to get out and run to the end.

Had a great day watching an F1 car race around Manchester. Plus increased my love for F1.
Silverstone next year, I think.

Here's my video's i managed to film.....