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25 Feb 2013, 00:16 (Ref:3210230) | #227 | ||
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The placement certainly is interesting isn't it.... I would have thought the first area in need of a barrier re-contour was the inside of the track, where Jones, Anderson et al have gone square into the barrier that separates pitlane...
Can't help but think if we're going to see more cars coming back onto the track with the way the barriers are now.... I'm also starting to think of the countless numbers of cars I've seen go wide at the top, use the grass and safely rejoin..... now there's a wall there. |
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It is surprising, no doubt about it. The use of the concrete walling makes sense in many ways but right on the track edge is a strange one. On street circuits it's the norm due mainly to lack of room for runoff, alignments - stuff like that. On a permanent track it's weird.
Being the type of blocks they are they can of course move under impact, or even crack / break which has happened before - might mean repair delays. I think someone suggested earlier that this setup is for the V8s and that the blocks can be removed for other forms of racing if needed - that might provide a good solution for wider use. Only question in my mind if it's done that way is where the concrete wall down the straight to turn 1 joins the existing wall at the "mountain" and how that'll all work. Track's certainly getting a substantial makeover isn't it? |
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25 Feb 2013, 21:03 (Ref:3210667) | #229 | ||
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Highlands are doing something similar through their forest part I think..
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4 Mar 2013, 09:50 (Ref:3214004) | #232 | ||
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For those on Facebook, here's a current set of pics on the most recent updates. Control tower looking swanky. Good little round-up.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...4334513&type=1 |
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Looking pretty good, although it doesn't look like they're replacing the worn out old bleachers on Ford Mountain...
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4 Mar 2013, 23:19 (Ref:3214280) | #234 | ||
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Its funny as i have been to Hamilton quite a few times over the last few weeks. Normally at this time of year the street circuit is underway and its all very exciting in the Tron.
Now all you see is truck after truck with barriers, over-passes, cage structures etc heading north to their new home. Are those pit facilities actually going to be garages (like at HD) or just pit bays? And yeah, have to agree the control tower does look nice |
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Q: With all of the area behind the pits now levelled off to allow transporters or containers to line up behind each pit, where are they going to put the stairs to get onto the upper level? |
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11 Mar 2013, 23:22 (Ref:3217264) | #236 | |
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Hey Guys,
Just looking at getting our tickets for the V8SC event. Does anyone know what sort of viewing access around the track we will have with general admission tickets, or are we best to get grandstand tickets. All the grandstand seats are fully reserved, so once you choose your grandstand and pay for the ticket, that's where you're going to be for the event. I guess you can still wander around the same as a GA ticket though? Any recommendations are welcome, thanks, Sam. |
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12 Mar 2013, 00:00 (Ref:3217276) | #237 | ||
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What's with building a massively tall timing building? Loks like it'll block the view to the back straight...... and I can't see any reason why you need to have it that tall?
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12 Mar 2013, 00:25 (Ref:3217284) | #238 | |
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Maybe they need a set amount of space and option up was more favorable than option out
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12 Mar 2013, 00:51 (Ref:3217293) | #239 | ||
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A video has popped-up of the rFactor mod of the new Pukekohe circuit. Quite interesting. I'm not convinced either way yet on whether it'll be a decent passing opportunity or not.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgAO6j1Hamg |
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Communicating directly with race control is very difficult when it is so remote. Until there is a race control building at HD, we have the problem of not only crossing the track, but also gaining access to the apartment where race control is sited! A commentator inside the track at the moment cannot see any more than the average spectator either. |
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I know its just a simulation but the exit out of that corner doesn't look right, but the resultant entry into the hairpin looks good. I think that chicane could have been designed slightly better IMHO, but i am not Mark Skaife!! |
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12 Mar 2013, 04:44 (Ref:3217332) | #242 | ||
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Video of Greg Murphy's view of all the track changes at Pukekohe: http://www.3news.co.nz/VIDEO-Greg-Mu...2/Default.aspx
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12 Mar 2013, 05:41 (Ref:3217342) | #244 | ||
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There is something on TV1 in a couple of minutes.
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Murphs happy.......then were all happy.
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27 Mar 2013, 00:57 (Ref:3225343) | #246 | ||
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Whincup has just been doing some media rides around Pukekohe in a Red Bull race car. Sounded great to have them back on Puke and the new track flows real nice. Its gunna be good!
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27 Mar 2013, 03:02 (Ref:3225359) | #247 | |
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Good feed back Martin and glad they sound good. Its what the neighbours say is where the issue is.
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27 Mar 2013, 04:38 (Ref:3225381) | #248 | |
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V8SC have traditionally been quiet
I would be more concerned with some of the GT1 Sports Saloons |
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27 Mar 2013, 07:03 (Ref:3225398) | #249 | ||
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love this track, cant wait
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4 x Sprint races....should be interesting.
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