Bathurst 1000 Trip 2016

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by scr

I have been reading in previous years that campsites sell out very quickly? I was thinking of camping in the chase campground, what is a site worth?

Last years prices and info

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by scr

I have been reading in previous years that campsites sell out very quickly? I was thinking of camping in the chase campground, what is a site worth?

From memory I believe they don't release camp sites "mid year" which make it hard to plan.

I got offered Redbull/Caltex camp site this year but we still decided to stay outta town again. Rain and communal toilets/showers don't do it for me though.

[Sandgroper]

Not counting down the days much already, waiting for my second visit to the mountain !

Its boring when everything is booked and planned, now to wait !

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Not counting down the days much already, waiting for my second visit to the mountain !

Its boring when everything is booked and planned, now to wait !

thanks for the reminder, Need to book my accomodation for on the way up

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by peckstar

thanks for the reminder, Need to book my accomodation for on the way up

I booked 2 units when I left....I recently handed one back and advertised it here prior but no one was interested.

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

I booked 2 units when I left....I recently handed one back and advertised it here prior but no one was interested.

I remember, just need a place for on the way there at Albury. Now booked.

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by peckstar

I remember, just need a place for on the way there at Albury. Now booked.

WOW that's a fair trek Peck

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

WOW that's a fair trek Peck

We drive about 10 hours each way. but 4 of us in the car (and an esky)

Still its a fair trip after work on a thursday and a long boring trip on the monday (even worse if your team loses)

But worth it

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by peckstar

We drive about 10 hours each way. but 4 of us in the car (and an esky)

Still its a fair trip after work on a thursday and a long boring trip on the monday (even worse if your team loses)

Yeah sounds like a blast............Does it even matter anymore if your team looses or not......as long as its a good race?

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Yeah sounds like a blast............Does it even matter anymore if your team looses or not......as long as its a good race?

Valid point, often the celebration are bigger if your team wins which makes the trip home harder

But after 7 losses in a row back at the turn of the century, A good race is the most important

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by peckstar

Valid point, often the celebration are bigger if your team wins which makes the trip home harder

But after 7 losses in a row back at the turn of the century, A good race is the most important

For a guy from the West.........just being on top of the mountain is a win in my book.

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

For a guy from the West.........just being on top of the mountain is a win in my book.

very few places that are better to be.

Which is why many people come back year after year (30 this year)

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by peckstar

very few places that are better to be.

Which is why many people come back year after year (30 this year)

I have to agree........event better in Corporate Facilities

I would like to come back year after year however I have many other places to visit overseas but the draw back to Bathurst is REAL !!!!!!!!! Very Real

Hence my post, I cant wait. I have my timetable of events for the week in my head already

[275 GTB-4]

Dumb Question #748
How far over the blue mountains is the accommodation booked out each year?

and,

Does anyone know what might be happening with Rauno and Bob to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the crushing Mini Cooper S victory?
(and no jokes about crushing shoe box's thanks!)

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by 275 GTB-4

Dumb Question #748
How far over the blue mountains is the accommodation booked out each year?

and,

Does anyone know what might be happening with Rauno and Bob to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the crushing Mini Cooper S victory?
(and no jokes about crushing shoe box's thanks!)

Not heard anything on the Mini deal.

You trying to drive each day from the Blue Mountains region?

Bit of a drive?

[mayhem]

You can definitely get accommodation from east of lithgow. Also Blayney and Orange will have accommodation.

[275 GTB-4]

Originally Posted by mayhem

You can definitely get accommodation from east of lithgow. Also Blayney and Orange will have accommodation.

That's encouraging, Mr May...I thought a lot would travel each day...but no way I would stay in sub-zero Blayney, even in October!!

[275 GTB-4]

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Not heard anything on the Mini deal.

You trying to drive each day from the Blue Mountains region?

Bit of a drive?

Lithgow to Bathurst (normally) 47 mins for the 61 odd Km. Allow a minimum 50% fudge factor for race days...not too hard at all.

[Canberra to Darwin over 4 days (diverted due to flooding), now that was a drive!]

[peckstar]

why not stay at tent city in bathurst, free b us to the track each day and includes "breakfast"

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by peckstar

why not stay at tent city in bathurst, free b us to the track each day and includes "breakfast"

Oh gawd ! communal toilets and showers and the rain.

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by 275 GTB-4

Dumb Question #748
How far over the blue mountains is the accommodation booked out each year?

and,

Does anyone know what might be happening with Rauno and Bob to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the crushing Mini Cooper S victory?
(and no jokes about crushing shoe box's thanks!)

I stay in Oberon and we drive each day, not long at all. The drive home after a days racing in sublime going through the Esses..........opps the hills.
Luckily I have a designated driver

[mayhem]

Originally Posted by 275 GTB-4

That's encouraging, Mr May...I thought a lot would travel each day...but no way I would stay in sub-zero Blayney, even in October!!

I'm hearing you on Blayney, and Sandgroper Oberon?? Do you make your own igloo there??!!

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by mayhem

I'm hearing you on Blayney, and Sandgroper Oberon?? Do you make your own igloo there??!!

Is it cold there? Not in the Park home we stayed in ???

Its also relatively close to the track.

[mayhem]

Very cold mate. Probably okay in October, I wouldn't recommend Winter there!

[275 GTB-4]

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Oh gawd ! communal toilets and showers and the rain.

Been there, done that and got the T Shirt!!!