[V8SC09R21&22] The Island 300, Phillip Island

Go Harder. · 24 Sep 2009, 03:20 (Ref:2547096)

Island 300 Confirmed

sizzle · 24 Sep 2009, 03:24 (Ref:2547097)

Why would you want a three day Grandstand pass?

To watch the Friday truck parkup?

Trevor · 24 Sep 2009, 03:29 (Ref:2547098)

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Originally Posted by Go Harder.

Island 300 Confirmed

About time, now all they have to do is find officials.

bludvl_x19 · 24 Sep 2009, 03:35 (Ref:2547100)

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All ticket holders will have the chance for a free grid walk prior to the Sunday race,

Reckon they need a gimmick to get people to turn up?

Rachel Richards · 24 Sep 2009, 04:07 (Ref:2547104)

Interesting to see the schedule on the VESA website....

Thursday ?

Tourer · 24 Sep 2009, 04:16 (Ref:2547105)

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Originally Posted by Rachel Richards

Interesting to see the schedule on the VESA website....

Thursday ?

Ah - that's the Bahrain schedule - they just haven't changed it yet.

sizzle · 24 Sep 2009, 04:19 (Ref:2547106)

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Originally Posted by Tourer

Ah - that's the Bahrain schedule - they just haven't changed it yet.

So it has gone from the Gulf Air 400

To the PI 300

stigette · 24 Sep 2009, 04:20 (Ref:2547107)

Any mention of support categories at all?

F J Nedos · 24 Sep 2009, 04:27 (Ref:2547108)

So they are now going back to Phillip Island in November to replace the Bahrain round, due to it being part of the opening rounds next year.

Who here can think of a better track to go to? Remembering this is a one off... and we've not long been to Phillip Bloody Island?

Call me old fashioned, but for a one off, I'd prefer:

Lakeside, QLD
Wakefield Park, NSW
Oran Park, NSW
Mallala, SA
Calder Park....
Even a night race at Eastern Creek!

Thoughts?

bludvl_x19 · 24 Sep 2009, 04:27 (Ref:2547109)

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Originally Posted by stigette

Any mention of support categories at all?

Nope, there are none.

Tourer · 24 Sep 2009, 04:27 (Ref:2547110)

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Originally Posted by sizzle

So it has gone from the Gulf Air 400

To the PI 300

Spot on - maybe the shorter distance is to compensate the teams for the lack of duty free bargains on the way to Bahrain?

No mention of support categories yet Stigette - will be interesting to see if the rumours are true about a lack of those activities.

Actually, I think that its a shame that they are sticking with pretty much the same format as a few of the other rounds - would have been a good opportunity to try something a bit different, although a 20 min qual on Saturday will sort out the men from the boys.

Tourer · 24 Sep 2009, 04:51 (Ref:2547112)

Well, going off your list:

Lakeside - not up to it any more for this level - pit lane not even big enough to fit the field into - shame but there it is.

Wakefield - be interesting seeing them around there.

Oran Park - had thought of it too if it is still available but probably too close (time and distance) to Homebush - this might impact on choosing Wakefield too.

Mallala - similar problem to Lakeside

Calder - no cams track licence, poor relationship and can't ever see them going there while Bob still runs it.

Eastern Creek - nah, same problem as Oran Park

Phillip Island is OK but the racing there can be a bit ordinary - maybe it was simply a case of going with what was available?

msportfan · 24 Sep 2009, 05:37 (Ref:2547118)

is this 100% confirmed, if so, what are the dates?? surley another track as mentioned above could be used.

bludvl_x19 · 24 Sep 2009, 05:50 (Ref:2547119)

It will be on the original dates for the Desert 400.....7/8 November

Tourer, your reasons are pretty bang on the money

Axeman444 · 24 Sep 2009, 06:01 (Ref:2547120)

confrimed on the V8 site

cavvy · 24 Sep 2009, 06:18 (Ref:2547128)

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Originally Posted by msportfan

is this 100% confirmed, if so, what are the dates?? surley another track as mentioned above could be used.

TV contract says they have to race.

ForumNick · 24 Sep 2009, 06:38 (Ref:2547137)

But it doesn't say where they have to race.

Average Punter · 24 Sep 2009, 06:53 (Ref:2547145)

Can someone please tell me why the Sheikhs of Speed at Bahrain would give VESA bucket loads of money to bring the circus to Bahrain even when they aren't going????

Arney · 24 Sep 2009, 06:53 (Ref:2547146)

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Originally Posted by F J Nedos

So they are now going back to Phillip Island in November to replace the Bahrain round, due to it being part of the opening rounds next year.

Who here can think of a better track to go to? Remembering this is a one off... and we've not long been to Phillip Bloody Island?

Call me old fashioned, but for a one off, I'd prefer:

Lakeside, QLD
Wakefield Park, NSW
Oran Park, NSW
Mallala, SA
Calder Park....
Even a night race at Eastern Creek!

Thoughts?

Or replace the overseas round with one a bit closer like.
Baskerville in Tassy.
Taupo circuit in NZ.
Surely teams would have budgeted for this.

Bullett · 24 Sep 2009, 08:27 (Ref:2547189)

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Originally Posted by sizzle

Why would you want a three day Grandstand pass?

To watch the Friday truck parkup?

To watch the safety car do laps...

**GTRMagic** · 24 Sep 2009, 09:29 (Ref:2547226)

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Originally Posted by Average Punter

Can someone please tell me why the Sheikhs of Speed at Bahrain would give VESA bucket loads of money to bring the circus to Bahrain even when they aren't going????

It makes logical sense... if it costs $X to airfreight the cars, teams and officials, to get the cars to the track, to operate the track for the race period and all the other operating costs... they effectively save that outlay by not running this year...

bortall · 24 Sep 2009, 09:43 (Ref:2547235)

Some big gaps to twiddle your thumbs:

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Saturday Practice 30 Minutes 10:00 - 10:30
Saturday Qualifying 20 Minutes 12:15 - 12:35
Saturday Top 10 Shootout 30 Minutes 12:50 - 13:20
Saturday Race 21 22 Laps 15:35 - 16:25
Sunday Qualifying 20 Minutes 10:35 - 10:55
Sunday Race 22 44 Laps 14:05 - 15:45

Trevor · 24 Sep 2009, 09:53 (Ref:2547241)

Sunday looks riveting, I might stay home I think - LOL

Average Punter · 24 Sep 2009, 10:24 (Ref:2547250)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

It makes logical sense... if it costs $X to airfreight the cars, teams and officials, to get the cars to the track, to operate the track for the race period and all the other operating costs... they effectively save that outlay by not running this year...

Thanks GTR, I can see that saving but what about this from TC on 14 September?

He (TC) said the idea was mooted a year ago, and that V8s will receive its fee from Bahrain for the event in November this year, even though it will not go ahead, and again for the February event.

What "fee" is that exactly? And why are they still paying it?

**GTRMagic** · 24 Sep 2009, 10:49 (Ref:2547262)

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Originally Posted by Average Punter

Thanks GTR, I can see that saving but what about this from TC on 14 September?

He (TC) said the idea was mooted a year ago, and that V8s will receive its fee from Bahrain for the event in November this year, even though it will not go ahead, and again for the February event.

What "fee" is that exactly? And why are they still paying it?

A sanctioning fee I should think. Based on other rounds maybe a high 6/low 7 figure number.

As I wondered earlier... is Mr Whitaker of BIC still in line for the VESA CEO gig?

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