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28 Dec 2008, 09:44 (Ref:2361764)
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2009 Bathurst - spectator info
Looking at the possbility of a holiday in 2009 to include the V8s at Bathurst. I'll research the official website etc, but was looking for any helpful hints and tips for a Pom coming to see the Great Race. Where to stay, what to see, what can be missed (if anyhting ...) ?
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28 Dec 2008, 10:19 (Ref:2361777)
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can't help much with accomidation as i stay on a property except for get in early.
try to miss as little as possible and don't limit yourself to 1 part of the track as there are many great viewing spots around the track. |
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28 Dec 2008, 10:55 (Ref:2361790)
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29 Dec 2008, 03:55 (Ref:2362138)
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Silly question but spectating or marshalling??
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29 Dec 2008, 21:51 (Ref:2362457)
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Spectating but trying to take in Moto GP at Phillip Island too ... if we are coming all that way !
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30 Dec 2008, 00:23 (Ref:2362505)
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30 Dec 2008, 07:17 (Ref:2362568)
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I think someone had a similar request for the 08 race, might be worth tracking them down as they will have a good idea of all the thing that us regulars didnt think to mention.
Bring clothes to cover each and every occasion, arrive early. Walk a lap of the track (I did it with the JDRF group this year for the first time, took about 1.5 to 2 hours). Hopefully the field will be a bit bigger for the 09 race than this years rediculously low amount of cars on the grid! Let us know how you go. |
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30 Dec 2008, 08:56 (Ref:2362592)
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30 Dec 2008, 10:28 (Ref:2362639)
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30 Dec 2008, 10:34 (Ref:2362642)
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got two of them coverered next year (2009) the family is picking me up from bathurst and we keep going North to Indy dwh43scale so much to see at bathurst, a number of accomodation options now, with the new tent city. it all comes down to budget and how much you want to spend as mentioned walked the track at leats once (walking down is much easier) grand stand tickets are already on sale, but General admission is a cheaper option and the vantage points may be better depending on what you like. you can camp at the track for around 100ish but you need a tent or a campervan visit the museum at the track |
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30 Dec 2008, 12:05 (Ref:2362681)
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Hey David,
Myself and two other Poms will be heading over to bathurst for the 2009 Great race, we will be marshalling somewhere on the mountain I would think, Having been to the 2006 Great race, I can tell you its something very special and up their with the Nurburgring Nordschelife. Paul |
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Upon entry into the Bathurst 1000, it should be mandatory to view the compelling "Moffat - Man and the Mountain" film
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30 Dec 2008, 23:49 (Ref:2363051)
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cheaper than going to see a top level band, same price as AFL grand final but for a four day pass. cheaper than F1 might be time to move into the 21st century i think, you can no longer get a potato cake for a penny a 4 day general admission in $115, a weekend pass is $100 and a race day pass is $80. Grandstands start from $205 Last edited by peckstar; 30 Dec 2008 at 23:53. |
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