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13 Jul 2009, 01:06 (Ref:2500458) | #1 | ||
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[V8SC09R13&14] Norton 360 Sandown Challenge, Sandown, Victoria
Its here, one of the better rounds of the series for spectators... a round where usually a lot of business actually takes place, and sponsorships picked up for the balance of the season, or indeed the coming season.
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HRT really struggled at Sandown last year IIRC and young Giz came through the pack to finish 2nd in race 2 in the wet.
Sandown usually has some great racing so whoever wins it should be great viewing. |
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the Perkins kit went good last year also so maybe the Kelly boys might do nicely. Giz as mentioned. DJR to continue the top form????? 888 won a few 500's here and Whinky won last year so i can't really see that changing. also GRM to keep their good run alive.
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13 Jul 2009, 11:09 (Ref:2500719) | #4 | |
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Bring on a wet race, lets see what the Gis can really do!
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14 Jul 2009, 01:19 (Ref:2501281) | #5 | ||
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A question...
Have you always had to pay for grandstand seating at Sandown? Seems that you do this year Here |
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14 Jul 2009, 01:57 (Ref:2501284) | #6 | |
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It's a disturbing trend GTR ... I well remember being at Eastern Creek the year they tried that on for the first time, and it led to some really ugly scenarios - particularly sad when battling families who have sat in the grandstand all the years before with their kids were forced to sit out in the sun because of the extra expense levied on them by unsympathetic, opportunistic organisations.
In this climate, you'd think that smart businesses would be doing all they could to retain and increase attendances, not turn them away or put events out of financial reach. It is sad & frustrating and a whole lot more. |
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14 Jul 2009, 07:41 (Ref:2501377) | #7 | |
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you have paid for a reseved grand stand seat at Sandown for at least 5 years now. there has always been a number of GA grand stand seats available.
so not it is not new and it is not a trend |
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If you just rock up on the day the only areas you have access to will be the hill and the mounds on the top end of the track and the open concrete area next to the Stands. Of course packing your GA ticket holders into smaller areas gives the impression on TV that the place is packed. Let's hope for decent weather as standing in the pouring rain at Sandown all weekend is hardly a recipe for a decent crowd when it's "live" on both days. BTW we'll be talking about this next Tuesday on In Pit Lane brought to you by Arrow Karts, with our guest Tony D'Alberto from Bottle'O Rod Nash Racing. If Melbourne viewers have any questions you would like me to ask Tony send them to theshow@inpitlane.com |
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looks abit out of place for mine.
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I know you'll hate this sizzle but I'm off to Sandown Thursday morning.
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Pole race 1: J Bright
Race one: 1st: Bright 2nd: Whincup 3rd: Tander 4th: McConville Pole race 2: J Bright Race two: 1st: Bright 2nd: Frosty 3rd: J Richards 4th: R Kelly |
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Sebringimsa, what a perfect Sandown weekend you are predicting!
Cheers Steve |
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J.Courtney could be the one to upset the cart this weekend, but it will be another FORD weekend.
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31 Jul 2009, 02:41 (Ref:2512109) | #20 | ||
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Interesting the #55 car is on track at sandown with Glenn Seton at the wheel.
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#55 is the D'Alberto car, not the Marshall car (#77)
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31 Jul 2009, 02:54 (Ref:2512119) | #22 | ||
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Yeah so doesnt look like Seto is involved with the purchase of this REC. Any news? #77 hasn't appeared on track yet..
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I don't expect to see it this weekend
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Seems the start/finish line has been moved from it's previous position to in front of the afore mentioned grandstand seats, better the finish in front of the crowd, maybe a chance for a drafting pass at the end of the race? (maybe in FFord)
Also seems the paddock is smaller and pit area bigger than previously, if you are hoping to see the teams/stars/cars, bring some binoculars & hope the EzyUp tents blow down! Fujitsu, FFord and Utes are accessable though. Problems at Autobarn Racing with a car that wouldn't start for practice? |
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