Bathurst 1000 Trip 2016

Sandgroper · 20 Oct 2015, 01:07 (Ref:3584232)

Maybe I need to Rename this threat Bathurst 2016 Trip. Last of the Big Bangers !

Sandgroper · 6 Nov 2015, 04:36 (Ref:3588513)

THIS THREAD Can now be renamed. Bathurst 2016 Trip

Accommodation is BOOKED !

Not counting down or anything

peckstar · 6 Nov 2015, 04:48 (Ref:3588514)

Congrats on making the trip again

What was it that made you come back?

For the record have my tickets booked and penciled my name in for accom

Sandgroper · 6 Nov 2015, 06:19 (Ref:3588520)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

Congrats on making the trip again

What was it that made you come back?

For the record have my tickets booked and penciled my name in for accom

Hmmm the fact that I had a blast and got to live a bucket list dream.
The fact that I save a whole whopping $100 to purchase Corporate Tickets again for the weekend. These are to be booked by end of January.

And I swayed the wife over with a Trip to Melbourne the weekend before so we can watch the AFL Grand Final, spend a few days there, then travel to Sydney and have a few days there then the boys head to the track whilst the girls do their thing or go home

The lady said she may even venture to the track for the Thursday to see the real deal after me carrying on about it for the past 30 plus years I have been with her

Good family holiday all round

old fart · 6 Nov 2015, 06:38 (Ref:3588521)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Hmmm the fact that I had a blast and got to live a bucket list dream.
The fact that I save a whole whopping $100 to purchase Corporate Tickets again for the weekend. These are to be booked by end of January.

And I swayed the wife over with a Trip to Melbourne the weekend before so we can watch the AFL Grand Final, spend a few days there, then travel to Sydney and have a few days there then the boys head to the track whilst the girls do their thing or go home

The lady said she may even venture to the track for the Thursday to see the real deal after me carrying on about it for the past 30 plus years I have been with her

Good family holiday all round

Geez your looking for trouble- once the other half experiences The Mount she will either disown you or worse still, want to go with you in 2017!!

peckstar · 6 Nov 2015, 11:17 (Ref:3588546)

3 blokes from my group have taken partners to bathurst, only 1 is still together

**Woolley** · 6 Nov 2015, 13:23 (Ref:3588566)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

3 blokes from my group have taken partners to bathurst, only 1 is still together

Technically, if it's only 1, it's not very together...

(But I know what you were intending - 1 couple)

Average Punter · 7 Nov 2015, 19:53 (Ref:3588842)

I took my wife once.

1998. The race was in November that year.

Wear a big hat I said. "It'll be warm..." I said.

Didn't expect she'd bring out the large brim hat with the pink rose on the front...

We had only just walked in the gate. Been in maybe 5 minutes looking for a spot to sit.. Amid a chorus of wolf whistles and calls for her to "show us your ***s" a drunk idiot with a can in each hand and wearing all the V8 merchandise he could afford staggers over. "What do you think it is darl? Fashions on the Field???"

She's never been back...

I haven't missed one since.

peckstar · 7 Nov 2015, 22:41 (Ref:3588889)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Average Punter

I took my wife once.

1998. The race was in November that year.

Wear a big hat I said. "It'll be warm..." I said.

Didn't expect she'd bring out the large brim hat with the pink rose on the front...

We had only just walked in the gate. Been in maybe 5 minutes looking for a spot to sit.. Amid a chorus of wolf whistles and calls for her to "show us your ***s" a drunk idiot with a can in each hand and wearing all the V8 merchandise he could afford staggers over. "What do you think it is darl? Fashions on the Field???"

She's never been back...

I haven't missed one since.

Ha Ha, at least you're still together (assuming)
I reckon its changed now, At least at the bottom of the mountain, much more female and kid friendly

Sandgroper · 24 Nov 2015, 02:03 (Ref:3592859)

Everyone is worried about the championship and im like bring on Bathurst 2016 already

Sandgroper · 21 Jan 2016, 22:04 (Ref:3606974)

Pit Lane Club Corporate Tickets BOOKED TODAY !!!!!!!!!!!!

Now we wait

Kingair · 22 Jan 2016, 01:28 (Ref:3607020)

Life is short, spend the kids inheritance and adventure before dementia!

Way to go sandgroper, you can't take it with you.

It is a fantastic week at Bathurst, right from when you arrive at get your first glimpse of the mountain!

It is almost a spiritual experience!

Make sure you do the motoring museum, go up to the top and watch action on and off the track, and have a wander around the pits it is amazing who you will see or meet.

Sandgroper · 22 Jan 2016, 05:16 (Ref:3607035)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

Life is short, spend the kids inheritance and adventure before dementia!

Way to go sandgroper, you can't take it with you.

It is a fantastic week at Bathurst, right from when you arrive at get your first glimpse of the mountain!

It is almost a spiritual experience!

Make sure you do the motoring museum, go up to the top and watch action on and off the track, and have a wander around the pits it is amazing who you will see or meet.

Thanks King, this is my second trip after my Virgin Bathurst visit last year which was one of the best weekends I have had, so I thought I would have a second shot at it. I did everything you suggested and I shall be doing it all again.

Cant wait !

wjk98 · 22 Jan 2016, 23:49 (Ref:3607239)

What is the best campground option for a family inc; 2 boys 13 and 15yo with a hard floor camper folded out total length approx 5.5 to 6mts.
Thanks for any suggestions.

Sandgroper · 23 Jan 2016, 01:29 (Ref:3607245)

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Originally Posted by wjk98

What is the best campground option for a family inc; 2 boys 13 and 15yo with a hard floor camper folded out total length approx 5.5 to 6mts.
Thanks for any suggestions.

Sorry I stay offsite so Im not really in a place to comment however I think you can book camping facilities mid year with the V8 Supercar site.

You will ALL love it

peckstar · 23 Jan 2016, 10:05 (Ref:3607279)

Quote:

Originally Posted by wjk98

What is the best campground option for a family inc; 2 boys 13 and 15yo with a hard floor camper folded out total length approx 5.5 to 6mts.
Thanks for any suggestions.

do you want to stay at the track or in town?

wjk98 · 24 Jan 2016, 07:49 (Ref:3607533)

Quote:

Originally Posted by peckstar

do you want to stay at the track or in town?

We wanted to stay at the track. Have signed up for the camping info . Seems to be differences in site sizes at different grounds plus we would prefer a family friendly area I would assume up on the mountain wouldn't be real suitable.

peckstar · 24 Jan 2016, 07:52 (Ref:3607535)

ok, sorry cant help with that, will leave you in the hands of others

Sandgroper · 24 Jan 2016, 13:37 (Ref:3607604)

Quote:

Originally Posted by wjk98

We wanted to stay at the track. Have signed up for the camping info . Seems to be differences in site sizes at different grounds plus we would prefer a family friendly area I would assume up on the mountain wouldn't be real suitable.

Hmmmm Family Friendly area. As long as you like drinking you will be fine

Sandgroper · 8 Feb 2016, 05:47 (Ref:3613000)

If anyone is chasing Accommodation for Bathurst Im about to give up 1 of my "prebooked units" (park home) for that 1 weekend. I booked 2 but now only require 1..............about 30klms from the track.

If interested PM me and I can pass on the details. I shall be cancelling this booking no later than this Friday 12th Feb

Opps sleeps 6 = 2 rooms (1 double bed + 2 bunk beds) self contained.

Sandgroper · 10 Feb 2016, 00:41 (Ref:3613525)

Bump on the accommodation for anyone

Sandgroper · 23 Mar 2016, 00:25 (Ref:3626136)

I lost my Bathurst Virginity in 2015 and going back for more this year.

I have booked everything already (Tickets, Accom, Car Hire, Flights)
now I wait........Bored...........its going to be a long 6 months but cant wait to do
other things that we didn't get to enjoy last time around, however very hard to beat
the Red Bull Pit Tour and Red Bull - (Bull Pen viewing) inside the pit bunker. I must get onto that again

............... Starts sending out pestering emails

Mike Kelly 1 · 25 Mar 2016, 16:52 (Ref:3627176)

Flying over from the UK for this years 1,000. First time visiting the Mountain. Would like to visit another 4 wheeled motorsport event the weekend before the Great Race. Any one got any suggestions?

275 GTB-4 · 25 Mar 2016, 21:50 (Ref:3627312)

Eastern Creek in Western Sydney...

http://www.sydneymotorsportpark.com.au/calendar/

Wakefield Park, even wester!

http://www.wakefieldpark.com.au/

Mike, you can head for Bat-hurst from Wakefield Park by heading for Taralga or alternatively, Crookwell etc...probably the route I would prefer.

scr · 28 Mar 2016, 04:10 (Ref:3627941)

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?

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