Bathurst 1000 Trip 2015

[old fart]

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

I have accommodation, Staying away from Bathurst and driving from Oberon each day. Hopefully that wont be an issue to get to the track from there with our Hire (race) Car

If you can arrange it leave plenty of time for the trip up from the big smoke to Oberon and go via the Blue Mountains(plenty of 80kph but fabulous scenery) and the Jenolan Caves route( sensational roads but you do need to use care).
Once in Oberon you can use the easy way along O'Connell Road through to the Great Western Highway at the traffic jam at Kelso or take the O'Connell/ Lagoon/Vale and Lloyds Road way which will bring you out right at the track at Murray's Corner. Suggest you have a look at Google Maps to satisfy yourself.
No matter which way you go remember there will be plenty of traffic about and the usual high Police presence.

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by old fart

If you can arrange it leave plenty of time for the trip up from the big smoke to Oberon and go via the Blue Mountains(plenty of 80kph but fabulous scenery) and the Jenolan Caves route( sensational roads but you do need to use care).
Once in Oberon you can use the easy way along O'Connell Road through to the Great Western Highway at the traffic jam at Kelso or take the O'Connell/ Lagoon/Vale and Lloyds Road way which will bring you out right at the track at Murray's Corner. Suggest you have a look at Google Maps to satisfy yourself.
No matter which way you go remember there will be plenty of traffic about and the usual high Police presence.

Thanks Old Fart

We plan on arriving Wednesday and using the scenic route to see the Blue Mountains and Hopefully see the caves at some point. Luckily I have a mate who is coming with us who doesn't drink so he can tend to the police presence

I appreciate your tips and everyone elses here, I shall be printing them out

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Or just take my BIG jacket and rain poncho LOL

thats what we do. Pit straight is a much better viewing spot.

Grandstands also have the advantage of big screens which can have its benefits

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by peckstar

thats what we do. Pit straight is a much better viewing spot.

Grandstands also have the advantage of big screens which can have its benefits

THATS what I was going to ask. So if we sit in the main grandstand on Pit straight there are Big Screens to view the other racing going on ???

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

THATS what I was going to ask. So if we sit in the main grandstand on Pit straight there are Big Screens to view the other racing going on ???

definatly in pit straight but i believe all the grandstands have screens.

Well worth having screens, as it helps to keep up to date, but dont get suckered into watching the screens while action happens in front of you

also like a lot of track the commentary is found on an fm radio station, however there are on course commentators so commentary doesnt always match the big screen

[sizzle]

In 2006 when I went and it was very good having a shady guaranteed seat. We stayed in a home stay so not having to carry chairs was great and as it was hot as hell avoiding the sunburn was most welcome. Last year we hired a campervan and stayed in the pits campground with friends so didn't bother with the stand seats. I still think if you are doing Bathurst camping at the track gives you the full experience, you miss the atmosphere and party at night not staying at the track.

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by sizzle

In 2006 when I went and it was very good having a shady guaranteed seat. We stayed in a home stay so not having to carry chairs was great and as it was hot as hell avoiding the sunburn was most welcome. Last year we hired a campervan and stayed in the pits campground with friends so didn't bother with the stand seats. I still think if you are doing Bathurst camping at the track gives you the full experience, you miss the atmosphere and party at night not staying at the track.

Thanks Sizzle, I was looking at a camper van option however I can plan on that due to the availability of sites not due until midyear therefore I took the option of a park home away from the track...atleast I have a base now I guess Im happy

[Kingair]

My father flew a number of charter flights to Bathurst in the 80's.

They always flew into Cowra and made that the base camp for the weekend driving up to the Bathurst each day. The group always booked the charter flight in September, so had to take what accommodation was available.

A mate did Bathurst a few years ago and stayed at Orange.

Another couple of Bathurst regulars always get a B&B near Cowra.

[Sandgroper]

Can anyone tell me if there is a 1 (one) day only corporate box tickets available for Sunday Race Day? Im willing to forgo my 4 day grandstand pass for Sunday Corporate Box ????

Anyone Bueller Anyone ???

[peckstar]

yes for sure, well at least there was last year.

Although more expensive than a 4 day grandstand ticket

reading the v8 website they are not out yet though

V8 Supercars Corporate Hospitality

[Sandgroper]

Looks like I can only purchase 2 or 3 day corporate tickets, which I wont pay the prices for.

So looks like the grandstand ticket have to be the base for the trip. I assume as everyone has said, its one of the best ways to see the race on sunday providing we look at all areas of the circuit on both the Friday and Saturday ???

Has anyone watched from the Undercover Grandstand #12 at the end of the main straight and pit lane? Any Good or other recommendations ???

Should we not purchase Grandstand Tickets What options do we have? watch from the fence at all parts of the track or is that not an option at all ???

[peckstar]

on the link for "the engine room" it suggest one day tickets will be available just not yet

I have sat in front of the mountain straight grandstand. Its a reasonable spot but its a bit remote as you have to cross a spectator bridge to get there. It also lacks (or reduces) the ability to watch what happens in the pits. however hells corner is a common passing spot and often a little bit of action (usally just a driver missing the corner)

If you dont get grandstand/corporate i recommend getting to track early on raceday. the spectator mound at the end of pit straight is a really popular viewing spot. long day to be sitting on ground. However Supercheap at the track sell some quite cheap seats (around $15 from memory)

With Bathurst that are no spots where you can see significant parts of the track, so you will always miss out on some action.

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by peckstar

on the link for "the engine room" it suggest one day tickets will be available just not yet

IWith Bathurst that are no spots where you can see significant parts of the track, so you will always miss out on some action.

Oh I understand that, I just mean is the Grandstand a "must have" - Im thinking yes, my wallet says no LOL. But Im guessing the best views are either based at various locations around the track which are generally pegged or taken or the grandstand.

Sorry for the questions folks, Just don't want to spend coin on grandstands (as people do at Barbagallo) only to find out it wasn't worth the coin, but this is a different circumstance where as I think we have to have that Grandstand Base to see the action on race day. Maybe the other grandstands (across) from the pits form a better view than the covered grandstand on the first turn?

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Oh I understand that, I just mean is the Grandstand a "must have" - Im thinking yes, my wallet says no LOL. But Im guessing the best views are either based at various locations around the track which are generally pegged or taken or the grandstand.

Sorry for the questions folks, Just don't want to spend coin on grandstands (as people do at Barbagallo) only to find out it wasn't worth the coin, but this is a different circumstance where as I think we have to have that Grandstand Base to see the action on race day. Maybe the other grandstands (across) from the pits form a better view than the covered grandstand on the first turn?

would you survive at Bathurst without grandstand, definitely. many thousands do. Just buy a chair and wonder the track to your heart is content. you will walk away happy

However that being said the Bathurst grand stands on pit straight are improved seating spots where as at barabagello its more a money making venture to suck some people in to paying some extra cash (I've been to WA round) a few tracks do this. The grand stand also has the benefit of being above the new catch fencing

My friends did corporate at bathurst and appreciated the free food and drinks, but felt the viewing was better from the other side of the track. (that's just two people though)

[Sandgroper]

Thanks Peckstar, really appreciate your feedback.

[GTRMagic]

The front straight grandstand is always very vocal too, like the year Mr Perkins Liberaced Mr Skaife, the crowd there cheered as one, almost as loudly as last year when a certain camo car ran out of juice on the last lap... Amazing

Plus having had a great look at the cars being rebuilt in the half time break on the front straight

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

The front straight grandstand is always very vocal too, like the year Mr Perkins Liberaced Mr Skaife, the crowd there cheered as one, almost as loudly as last year when a certain camo car ran out of juice on the last lap... Amazing

Plus having had a great look at the cars being rebuilt in the half time break on the front straight

I wouldn't have booed either of those LOL

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

The front straight grandstand is always very vocal too, like the year Mr Perkins Liberaced Mr Skaife, the crowd there cheered as one, almost as loudly as last year when a certain camo car ran out of juice on the last lap... Amazing

Plus having had a great look at the cars being rebuilt in the half time break on the front straight

Definately a lot of passion in the pit straight grandstand, lots of people helps create that

Its not all bad though Sandgroper. The whole grandstand standing as one in the top ten in 2003 is up there

Often rounds of applause during final pit stops, but yes blue verses red passion is a key part that makes the grand stand so good. The crowd are generally well behaved also with lots of friendly banter

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by peckstar

Definately a lot of passion in the pit straight grandstand, lots of people helps create that

Its not all bad though Sandgroper. The whole grandstand standing as one in the top ten in 2003 is up there

Often rounds of applause during final pit stops, but yes blue verses red passion is a key part that makes the grand stand so good. The crowd are generally well behaved also with lots of friendly banter

Just like your typical AFL game for us here in Perth

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Just like your typical AFL game for us here in Perth

Im thinking if WA fans are anything like SA fans then no. Much more civilised

[sizzle]

I enjoy the chase myself. With the big screen across the road for the drunks on the mound behind you don't miss much.

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by sizzle

I enjoy the chase myself. With the big screen across the road for the drunks on the mound behind you don't miss much.

Is that The Chase grandstand or GA viewing area for all
I assume its packed generally in this area? But this is deffinately a viewing area for us to see at some stage over the 4 day whilst at the track.

[sizzle]

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Is that The Chase grandstand or GA viewing area for all
I assume its packed generally in this area? But this is deffinately a viewing area for us to see at some stage over the 4 day whilst at the track.

Mound on the inside of the track. Looking back up conrod. The mound with the old XXXX truck is behind.you dont see the exit of the chase but all the action going in. Early on it is good to get right down the end of the mound towards where they tip into the chase. You can get very close to the cars. Also gives a good impression of who is on it and who isn't depending where they hit the limiter.

[peckstar]

just saying one of my friends just pulled out in case you want a grandstand ticket (at a discount) may be possible to get more close by

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by peckstar

just saying one of my friends just pulled out in case you want a grandstand ticket (at a discount) may be possible to get more close by

Hey Mate, we would be needing 5 tickets now at this stage.