Bathurst 1000 Trip 2015 - Page 3

peckstar · 5 Feb 2015, 04:57 (Ref:3501169)

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Originally Posted by Sandgroper

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

it just so happens that the 4 tickets next to them are for sale. (and the discount on 1 ticket may be about $30 (10%)

However peckstar's wise tip is to sit in the back row if you can

You can look over the rail onto the main walkway and merchandise sales, which provides some lovely crowd viewing

Sandgroper · 10 Feb 2015, 12:49 (Ref:3503649)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

it just so happens that the 4 tickets next to them are for sale. (and the discount on 1 ticket may be about $30 (10%)

However peckstar's wise tip is to sit in the back row if you can

You can look over the rail onto the main walkway and merchandise sales, which provides some lovely crowd viewing

Have yet to buy tickets anywhere for the circuit. I assume the sooner the better. Can you choose the back row Peck as you suggested???

peckstar · 10 Feb 2015, 20:46 (Ref:3503742)

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Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Have yet to buy tickets anywhere for the circuit. I assume the sooner the better. Can you choose the back row Peck as you suggested???

As of this year you can. on the tickettek site you can choose any available seat althought wasnt real clear to use

and i forgot the other thing. you can stand up and not block people view,

however the wind whips in pretty fresh some times

Sandgroper · 11 Mar 2015, 00:15 (Ref:3513868)

Ive yet to purchase grandstand tickets yet Peck, I guess I better get onto this or shall I wander around aimlessly .... hmmmmmmmmmmmm

peckstar · 11 Mar 2015, 00:40 (Ref:3513876)

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Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Ive yet to purchase grandstand tickets yet Peck, I guess I better get onto this or shall I wander around aimlessly .... hmmmmmmmmmmmm

worse places to wonder around aimelessly

Sandgroper · 11 Mar 2015, 01:17 (Ref:3513884)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

worse places to wonder around aimelessly

yeah, the bar

Actually can we drink in the grandstands or will it be too cold

p

peckstar · 11 Mar 2015, 01:26 (Ref:3513885)

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Originally Posted by Sandgroper

yeah, the bar

Actually can we drink in the grandstands or will it be too cold

p

yes you can drink in the grandstands, however you have to buy there and bathurst is all mid strength (no commenting on smuggling

)

If it is too cold , wait ten minutes and it should be hot.
One year you can spend the whole weekend rugged up, the next year its all about t shirts but the weather is very changeable also.

old fart · 11 Mar 2015, 05:16 (Ref:3513936)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

yes you can drink in the grandstands, however you have to buy there and bathurst is all mid strength (no commenting on smuggling

)

If it is too cold , wait ten minutes and it should be hot.
One year you can spend the whole weekend rugged up, the next year its all about t shirts but the weather is very changeable also.

Any wise person going to Bathurst takes clothes and gear for all weather conditions. You can experience all 4 seasons before lunch with sleet and hail up the top with sunny and dry conditions down below.
Better if it is cold as the joe blakes tend to stay hidden-the overseas drivers at the 12 hour were warned that warm weather is a problem and if they happen to stop somewhere around the track be certain it is a stick you are about to step on!

Sandgroper · 11 Mar 2015, 06:13 (Ref:3513949)

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Originally Posted by old fart

Any wise person going to Bathurst takes clothes and gear for all weather conditions. You can experience all 4 seasons before lunch with sleet and hail up the top with sunny and dry conditions down below.
Better if it is cold as the joe blakes tend to stay hidden-the overseas drivers at the 12 hour were warned that warm weather is a problem and if they happen to stop somewhere around the track be certain it is a stick you are about to step on!

Oh I definitely understand we need to allow for all weather conditions. Ive seen it all, not first hand but the TV gives you a weather perspective, but not a "Wind Chill Factor"

old fart · 11 Mar 2015, 09:23 (Ref:3514000)

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Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Oh I definitely understand we need to allow for all weather conditions. Ive seen it all, not first hand but the TV gives you a weather perspective, but not a "Wind Chill Factor"

Put it this way-it gets enough to freeze the balls off a pawnbroker's sign. The W winds can bring a sudden drop in temps as well as a whole lot of dust but it is still the best place on earth.

Sandgroper · 22 Apr 2015, 07:37 (Ref:3529927)

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Originally Posted by sizzle

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.

Is there a good general viewing area on the inside at the chase "free" or do you have to purchase a grandstand ticket of sorts there? I understand you would need a paddock pass.

Still debating purchasing grandstand seats or just walk around and view as I can where I can.

Sandgroper · 22 Apr 2015, 07:38 (Ref:3529928)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

worse places to wonder around aimelessly

Which Grandstand are you in Peckstar? What Number ?

I have yet to buy but I better bloody hurry up, I can see they are moving slowly !

mayhem · 22 Apr 2015, 07:47 (Ref:3529932)

Yes, the inside of the chase is free. In a million years of doing Bathurst, I've never paid for a grandstand seat. Too many great opportunities elsewhere in GA, although by Sunday that seat may just seem like a great idea...

peckstar · 22 Apr 2015, 07:49 (Ref:3529933)

main grandstand on pit straight, Its usally very full,

We always book a year ahead because tickets are cheaper (same price as last year) and it ensures we get the seats we like (back row)

Sandgroper · 22 Apr 2015, 07:51 (Ref:3529935)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

main grandstand on pit straight, Its usally very full,

We always book a year ahead because tickets are cheaper (same price as last year) and it ensures we get the seats we like (back row)

Theres still tickets in Grandstand #7 and a few others.

Whereever I can get back row I will take your advice for standing

peckstar · 22 Apr 2015, 08:03 (Ref:3529938)

went and checked, we seat in grandstand ten. It is right opposite a big screen and opposite the pits for thea teams in spots 8 to 10 or so in the pits (not sure who that is this year) It awesome to watch the pit stoips and especially the late stops.

Pit 7 is at the start of the pits, has a screen, but you miss a lot of pit action from there, although usally there is a reasonable amount of action at murrays corner which will be handy to watch. you wont be watching the pit ceremony from there because you will run down on the track (good experience) its also close to spectator pit entrance which may be handy.

Ive tested it to see if we should move and we have decided not too , but its still a good spot

Sandgroper · 22 Apr 2015, 14:29 (Ref:3530026)

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Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Is there a good general viewing area on the inside at the chase "free" or do you have to purchase a grandstand ticket of sorts there? I understand you would need a paddock pass.

Still debating purchasing grandstand seats or just walk around and view as I can where I can.

Im thinking Free is a good idea

Razor · 22 Apr 2015, 14:41 (Ref:3530027)

Grandstand is pretty good on Hell Corner at the start of the race. Then getting up after roughly the first 30 or so laps and going up to the top for a while. It's pretty damn cool to see the cars going full belt around the top. (Although it's like rock climbing at times as it's pretty steep)

As for the last part of the race, be at the bottom near the front straight.

peckstar · 22 Apr 2015, 22:26 (Ref:3530138)

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Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Im thinking Free is a good idea

By free he means $125 for a general admission ticket

D.R.T. · 23 Apr 2015, 00:29 (Ref:3530150)

Is that $125 for the 4 days or race day?

peckstar · 23 Apr 2015, 01:37 (Ref:3530162)

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Originally Posted by D.R.T.

Is that $125 for the 4 days or race day?

4 days, similar to previous years. Race day is $100

Sandgroper · 23 Apr 2015, 02:02 (Ref:3530166)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

By free he means $125 for a general admission ticket

Oh I know that, GA and Paddock is $150 I believe, but I mean Free Seating on the grass.

Im torn between buying $300 grandstand tickets on the main straight as a base for 4 days or just winging it and sitting anywhere.

What to do What to do!

Corporate Hospitality would be good also

Alan52 · 23 Apr 2015, 07:16 (Ref:3530191)

Watching Bathurst from anywhere else except the top of the mountain makes it more like just another circuit.The spectacular bits of circuit are all with the exception of the Chase at the top.The big advantage of a grandstand seat is as an insurance policy against lots of rain if your stand is covered.

Sandgroper · 23 Apr 2015, 07:42 (Ref:3530196)

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Originally Posted by Alan52

Watching Bathurst from anywhere else except the top of the mountain makes it more like just another circuit.The spectacular bits of circuit are all with the exception of the Chase at the top.The big advantage of a grandstand seat is as an insurance policy against lots of rain if your stand is covered.

I tend to agree with you there Alan.

The covered grandstand is nearly booked out from what I understand. I was going to book it and maybe I should have but now I have missed out, hence the thought process of what to do now. I do intend to head to the top a number of times during the 4 days Im there

peckstar · 23 Apr 2015, 07:47 (Ref:3530198)

the problem with the top of the mountaing is that people get there early (as in the weekend before) and stake there claim thus all the good spots are gone. however , unlike certain other events at the track, they dont point up marquees

The other issue is that unless you get in front of the big screen its hard to keep up with what is happening, the radio doesnt help much.

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