Homebush 2013 To Hold Twilight Meeting?

[Alan52]

Everything I hear about negotiations seem to suggest the race will get a contract renewal.The most interesting thing about this will be how much of a loss V8SA are prepared to wear to keep the event going.The past 2 years have seen them take a multi million dollar hit.In the 2 years before that the former government was willing to make up their losses but that will not happen again.V8SA management can't be too optimistic about the events future.This year they have halved the size of many of the grandstands.There was no concert last year and there will not be one this year.I have been to every day of each Homebush event and regardless of what numbers V8SA put out I would guarantee that crowds are down by at least 40% since year 1 and corporate hospitality areas are more than halved.
As a tax payer I cannot see any return from this event.As a motor racing fan I enjoy it although only because I am prepared to pay $315 for a covered grandstand seat.Homebush has the worst GA viewing of any street circuit in Australia(although I never made it to Canberra) and the uncovered seats are likely to resemble sitting in an oven at that time of year.Last year it had the "smell of death" around it and I am amazed that either V8SA or the government are keen on the race continuing given the shrinking crowds and increasing losses.
However if Surfers got an extension against the express wishes of the local businesses the race is supposed to benefit then anything is possible.

[Alan52]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Perhaps they should get the ARDC to build a business case for it, detailing specifically how they will deliver on a spectator experience that draws more than 3 men and a dog to the race meeting.

They havent been successful at doing this so far, although this doesnt mean that they cant. Maybe they just dont want to.

Come along to Muscle Car Masters on 1 September you will see what the organisation can do.

[GTRMagic]

Mr Bright Wants Twilight Meeting @ Homebush

[racer69]

Originally Posted by Alan52

There was no concert last year and there will not be one this year

There was a concert last year, I was at it. It wasn't in ANZ Stadium though like the previous years, they had changed it to having it in the park next to the stadium (behind the merchandise alley), with Diesel and Jimmy Barnes playing.

[D.R.T.]

Originally Posted by Alan52

Come along to Muscle Car Masters on 1 September you will see what the organisation can do.

Amazing what you can achieve with a willing and proactive event partner isn't it.

How many times has Jimmy Barnes performed at the Homebush race???? Do you remember when V8SA were pitching the event to Government, old TC was quite vocal about bringing in world class acts such as Coldplay.

[FAS33]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

I hope the contract is extended for 10 more years with more options after that.

I hope it goes for another 100 yrs after that haha

[Scrut]

Running under there own headlights ?

After 5 laps half the field will be black flagged for having none.

[Umai Naa]

Perhaps Coates Hire will chip in some lighting towers.