From sources close to Oran Park.... - Page 4

Mixer · 27 Jan 2010, 06:15 (Ref:2620123)

yeah, struck me as a bit Farnham-esque!

Chatters · 27 Jan 2010, 06:36 (Ref:2620129)

Well the grand old track decided to go out with a bang- This was taken at the latest track day, on Monday...

glenn_a · 27 Jan 2010, 08:27 (Ref:2620173)

Might be just my computer Chatters, but i don't see anything.

Belly13 · 27 Jan 2010, 12:08 (Ref:2620289)

I can't get that photo either.

sizzle · 27 Jan 2010, 12:16 (Ref:2620294)

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Originally Posted by glenn_a

Might be just my computer Chatters, but i don't see anything.

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Originally Posted by Belly13

I can't get that photo either.

And my guess is that unless we become a member of the Extreme Gamers network we won't.

Chatters · 27 Jan 2010, 12:55 (Ref:2620312)

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Originally Posted by sizzle

And my guess is that unless we become a member of the Extreme Gamers network we won't.

My bad gents- Here you go:

B24 · 27 Jan 2010, 21:51 (Ref:2620619)

You were there chatters?
I was in the blue and white MR2. I was running in the same group as the Subaru throughout the day but missed the sessionin which it crashed for one reason or another. I ran on the final session being one of the last car to circulate at speed although Ian and his son certainly did put on a performance in the HO being the last cars to enjoy the track at speed.
It was a great day.

Its one thing to remove a sporting facility for development. Its a very poor act not to allow another facilty allowed to be built as a replacement. In fact with so much notice of closure, its appauling that this useless government has done nothing to support a multi million dollar industry being motorsport. All they had to do was allow an open door for a facility with no red tape and it would happen.

cavvy · 27 Jan 2010, 23:14 (Ref:2620675)

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Originally Posted by B24

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Its one thing to remove a sporting facility for development. Its a very poor act not to allow another facilty allowed to be built as a replacement. In fact with so much notice of closure, its appauling that this useless government has done nothing to support a multi million dollar industry being motorsport. All they had to do was allow an open door for a facility with no red tape and it would happen.

Isnt Eastern Creek taxpayer funded?

What development has been disallowed?

Mixer · 27 Jan 2010, 23:27 (Ref:2620677)

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Originally Posted by B24

Its one thing to remove a sporting facility for development. Its a very poor act not to allow another facilty allowed to be built as a replacement. In fact with so much notice of closure, its appauling that this useless government has done nothing to support a multi million dollar industry being motorsport. All they had to do was allow an open door for a facility with no red tape and it would happen.

All forms of motorsport are suffering from this, especially moto-x tracks which have been there for years, then people build houses nearby and complain about the noise. The councils of course are addicted to the money from the rates so the residents who bought property near an existing moto-x track win out and nobody wants to build a moto-x track anywhere near town anymore.

Chatters · 28 Jan 2010, 05:23 (Ref:2620777)

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Originally Posted by B24

You were there chatters?

I wasn't, but I'd love to know where and how that Subaru got destroyed...

mtpanorama · 28 Jan 2010, 06:26 (Ref:2620787)

From another forum from a driver who was there

"One guy tank slapped his Turbo Liberty and enptied his ashtray onto his lap. I think the whole of the pit lane saw the incident as people said "ohhhh" when he crossed it up exiting the bridge, then all eyes were on the Subi, then she gracefully crossed back and it was off to the grass (sideways) and over she went."

Jeff 8 · 28 Jan 2010, 07:28 (Ref:2620804)

Well, somebody had to have the dubious honour of being the last crasher at Oran Park.

Jeff

B24 · 29 Jan 2010, 02:06 (Ref:2621405)

Cavvy, I didnt state 'the govenment should fund a new facility'. They need to clear the way for private investors to build new facilities without government red tape holding back progress.
I heard of two instances where the government has effected progress of new facilities which is disappointing to say the least.

Still Im glad i was there for the last day and will remember it well. Have a look at 'Hampton Downs' in NZ. This model should have been approved and built in Australia long before OP was closed but that life in NSW..

mtpanorama · 29 Jan 2010, 10:44 (Ref:2621566)

Now this is a sad moment

ECW Dan Selby · 29 Jan 2010, 10:58 (Ref:2621571)

I don't even know this track but i've been reading the last few pages. Very sad. I know if somewhere like Brands Hatch (the most local track to me) was knocked down, i'd be devastated..

Selby

**GTRMagic** · 29 Jan 2010, 22:02 (Ref:2621999)

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Originally Posted by mtpanorama

Now this is a sad moment

Did someone buy it?
All still for sale Here

**GTRMagic** · 29 Jan 2010, 22:03 (Ref:2622001)

A small sign on their website...

Jeff 8 · 31 Jan 2010, 04:50 (Ref:2622610)

Very sad, quite shocking to see.

Jeff

**GTRMagic** · 11 Feb 2010, 22:39 (Ref:2631778)

More pics... not mine but floated in via email

Head Rev · 12 Feb 2010, 01:35 (Ref:2631878)

Please, can we have these pics banned, it is too distressing!!

NewsStalker · 12 Feb 2010, 03:22 (Ref:2631923)

The second pic indicates they could use Ian Luff for a bit of driver training - the lines they are takig on the downhil run to the corner are shocking

mountainstar · 12 Feb 2010, 05:00 (Ref:2631946)

This bums me out seeing these pictures.

Everything comes and goes, but the fact that houses are replacing this is silly, as just what we need, more houses,

I think it's like Amaroo Park, no one really understands the reality of it, until it's gone. Amaroo I found to be an interesting little track and just dumb a couple of houses sit on it today.

Mixer · 12 Feb 2010, 05:09 (Ref:2631950)

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Originally Posted by mountainstar

I think it's like Amaroo Park, no one really understands the reality of it, until it's gone. Amaroo I found to be an interesting little track and just dumb a couple of houses sit on it today.

Man I agree - both Amaroo Park and Oran Park had character beyond anything else, the elevation changes particularly make them fun to drive.

If we see Barbagallo off the scene, then the only tracks with real elevation changes will be PI (not as much) and Bathurst, I think that's pretty sad.

Razor · 12 Feb 2010, 06:03 (Ref:2631961)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

More pics... not mine but floated in via email

THE HORROR! THE PAIN! THE AGONY!

anthony81901 · 12 Feb 2010, 08:21 (Ref:2631995)

These pictures indicate Amaroo Park has seen precious little development in this picture from 2005. http://www.lagler.com.au/oran2.htm

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