Report AutoRAI 2011

What is autoRai 2011?

Autorai 2011 is a car show in the Amsterdam Rai-Complex. That why is

called AutoRai. Every two years the newest cars, bikes, scooters and
everything that has to do with it will be shown on the Autorai in 11
massive halls. It started all in 1899 when they only showed three cars
and some more bikes, now it has become one of the biggest car shows
in Europe.

The autorai is divided in seven main sectors.

1. Buitenpark
2. Auto 2.0
3. Hobbyplein
4. Klassieker pavilion
5. Supercar Paddock
6. Demo circuit
7. Telekids pavilion

Buitenpark

Is a new sector at the autorai. It’s located at the park in front of

the main building. Here the visitors can enjoy live demonstrations,
rally racing and drive in an electric or eco car. You don’t have to
pay any money to visit this part of the sector.

Auto 2.0

Another new sector at the autorai is the Auto 2.0. It’s located in
the Rai Elicium. Here you can see all the innovative and creative
work of ecologic transport. There are a lot of presentations of the
eco car and ways to drive cleaner. There is plenty of information
you can pick up here.
Hobbyplein

Also new this year the hobbyplein. Its located in hall 7. Here you
can see replicas and self build cars. For example KITT (knight
rider), Batmobiel (batman) and the poison green car from the New
kids series. Also there are self build old-timers.

Klassieker Paviljoen

Here you can see the extraordinary cars, this sector is great for the
old-timer lovers. People could vote for their favored car.

Supercar Paddock

The Supercar Paddock was sponsored by Autovisie. The fastest

muscle cars were shown here, including bugatti, Ferrari and
Lamborghini. This is the main attraction for people who come to
the AutoRAI.

Demo Circuit

This sector was originally in Bleekemolens Race Planet. But this

there they gave a park of their collection to show in the Demo
Circuit of AutoRai. Here you can see demonstrations of
Lamborghini’s, Porsches, Aston Martins and many more sports
cars.

Telekids Pavilion

This sector is aimed to the children. Here they can enjoy

themselves with endless toys and other activities. There are many
café’s located in the area so the parents can take a break.
GOMOTOR

next to the autorai there is also GOMOTOR. This is added since

2009. After the opening of this new event it had a big success.
Here you can see the latest scooters and motors

GOMOTOR is divided in 3 main sectors.

1. motorcollectief
2. Scooter pavilion
3. Try the bike & try the scooter

Motorcollectief

This is located at hall 9. Here they present the newest

choppers, off roaders, sports motors and many motor gadgets.

Scooter pavilion

Here you can see the stands of scooters, including names as

Vespa, Peugeot, TGB, Tomos, Derbi, Gilera, Yamaha, Aprilia,
Piaggio.

Try the bike & try the scooter.

Here you can ride on a motor of a scooter without a driver’s

license. You can have your driving experience in the
Buitenpark. So this is an ultimate experience you will never
forget.
My experience

This was my first time going to the AutoRai. It was Monday and
I didn’t have school. My father wanted to buy a new car
because our old car was getting old. So I suggested we go to
the AutoRai. We drove off at 12, first we had some breakfast at
a la place next to the highway. Around half past 1 we arrived at
the Rai. We entered the Rai at the opening at hall 2. The tickets
were 16.50 Euro each, I want to see the super cars but my
parents wanted to see the family cars. So we first went to
Toyota, Nissan and few other family car stands. I got bored so I
went on my own to the super car paddock. When I was to
hyped to see the Ferrari's and Bugatti's. Some of the super cars
I saw are:

Maserati A8 GCS Berlinetta

Touring,

Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85,

Lamborghini Gallardo BF Performance
GT600,

And my dream car Nissan GT-R

I was very excited when I saw all these super cars. I felt I was
in heaven!
After I took a dozen photos I went back to the family car
section. My parents where looking at a Volvo XC60. They asked
my opinion about it. I thought it was a well looking family car.
So maybe in the near future we are going to buy this car.

After that we walked to the Gomotor stands. We first entered

the scooter pavilion. There were a lot of scooters to choose
from. I wanted to buy one, but I didn’t have my scooter license
yet. I was still hesitating what scooter I should get. I was
thinking to get a Yamaha TZR. This one looks a lot like a
Japanese sports motor. I really wanted that one but the
downside was that is was very expensive. So I maybe want to
buy a Tomos brommer. The Tomos Brommers are a lot cheaper
than the Yamaha TZR. Today I am still hesitating which one I
should get. When I was done looking at the scooters we went
to the Motorcollectief. Here we could see Sports bikes and
Harleys. I always liked sports motors over the Harley
Davidson’s. I found the looks of a sport motor, way cooler than
an old-timer bike. I maybe want to buy a sports motor in the
future. One bike I really like was the Suzuki Ninja. When we
were done in the Gomotor area we went for a break. Me and
my parents drank some coffee at the café.
 After that we visit Range rover, minicooper, Bentley, Rolls Royce
and Alfa Romeo. My sister is graduating soon and my parents
want to buy her a car. I suggested she get an Alfa Romeo or a
minicooper.

A small car like Alfa the Romeo

Mito

Or the minicooper One. I parents agreed to

buy a small car but there weren’t that sure
about which car.

I still wanted to buy something out of the stores that I saw

earlier. I went back and found the store. There I bought a
Monster Energy Cap. After that we went eating at a restaurant
in delft and then we went home.