The Taupo thread

Shelagh · 19 Dec 2007, 19:45 (Ref:2092177)

Does anyone have a timetable for the Lake Taupo event?

We've been told to get to the circuit around 6.30am to avoid the crowds (as marshals) but, as we are going to still be feeling the jet lag we'd like to know that the days won't be TOO long.........(although there will be BBQ breakfast - but what tea? I'm fussy!)........we can cope with early finishes (anyone doubting should read various posts about late finishes at UK circuits).

This is the sort of thing you start thinking about when you really start the logistics of sorting out your trip abroad.

Can't wait!!!!

mitzi dude · 19 Dec 2007, 21:56 (Ref:2092284)

that is right. at the track at 06.30. with breakfast provided.and ont the posts at about 07.30. and finish by about 5ish. Ithink. the dinners are normally bbq or your own . last year the motel I stay at the owner cooked or dinners we paid her some money small amount she went shopping and we ate like kings.you can jion us if you want.. I will be at the track tomorrow the 21st. and I'll find out for you..K. Rob........

nkfan · 21 Dec 2007, 02:19 (Ref:2093100)

i am going to taupo...this will be my first GP to attend !...really excited
i will be coming down just for the race !..

just wondering will we get a chance to go in to pits to meet the teams ?

NAC · 21 Dec 2007, 03:15 (Ref:2093114)

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Originally Posted by nkfan

i am going to taupo...this will be my first GP to attend !...really excited
i will be coming down just for the race !..

just wondering will we get a chance to go in to pits to meet the teams ?

nkfan where are you coming from?

Last year the you could only get access to the pit area if you had certain tickets for that area, I believe this is to change for the coming meeting and public to have access to support series pits

Last year all A1 pits had very restricted access (almost like F1 only scaled down a bit and no big rigs). Ticketek is saying "Access to the A1GP Paddock is included with all tickets" but I feel this would be what is classed as the pit walk (be sure to go Baah Baah as you heard you through like a flock of sheep)

Track info here

Quote:

“We’ve made it even easier for those fans to attend by simplifying the ticketing process and we’ve reconfigured some seating areas based on customer feedback. Not only will it be cheaper for our spectators, they’ll also enjoy better facilities and enhanced entertainment.”

Quote:

Parking on farm land directly beside Taupo Motorsport Park will now be free, transaction fees have been wiped and a larger Paddock Area dramatically enhanced.

Thanks Taupo for wiping the parking fees (they charged like wounded bulls last year, not sure what the bit in bold means. The paddock area is known as the pits the question is dose the wiping of the transaction fee mean you get access to said paddock area.

http://www.tauporacetrack.co.nz/news_detail.cfm?nid=49

Anyway hope that helps nkfan, if I was you I would check with ticketek just to be on the safe side

Shelagh, not sure about the marshals timetable but here is the Official Race schedule

Shelagh · 21 Dec 2007, 19:47 (Ref:2093508)

Thanks for the info - now why am I treating this as a "holiday"?????

Despite the early starts, myself and Bill can't wait until our "down under experience" wooowoowoooo.

mitzi dude · 21 Dec 2007, 20:20 (Ref:2093526)

Stands for this year are only about6 standa.3on the long straight, 1 down by the dunlop sign and2 looking up the circuit. and stage typeones on the spectater side.towards the old part of the track..so there is a lot of spectater standing room only.. the track is starting to look great.

Armco Bender · 5 Jan 2008, 02:10 (Ref:2099671)

The stands still got the seats they had last year that were made for midgets with small bums?.
Put me off returning this year,will sit on me couch in comfort and watch on TV.

Lenzman · 5 Jan 2008, 23:33 (Ref:2100375)

The tracks looking good, complete with new corner. The atmosphere will be great. Ya just cant get that when your sat at home.

See ya there

http://www.proracepics.co.nz

mitzi dude · 7 Jan 2008, 00:22 (Ref:2100957)

The new corner is awesome. been around it at race speed cool. A 2 car side by side corner. so there is room to pass.....

socram · 8 Jan 2008, 07:35 (Ref:2101647)

Great publicity stunt today. Auckland airport main runways closed so that Jonny Reid could race (sic) against Air NZ's Boeing 777.

At last, NZ is really waking up to A1GP and Jonny is a great ambasador for the sport - and for NZ.

Inside the belt of his NZ manufactured racesuit is embroidered "Go, Jonny, go!"...

Kiwi3 · 8 Jan 2008, 09:50 (Ref:2101691)

Hats off to A1 team NZL once again. Harbour bridge last year and racing a 777 this year. How on earth will they beat it next year?

NZL has consistently been one of the best (if not the best) franchise in terms of promotion since the beginning of the series.

Even if not everyone is watching it awareness of A1GP must be sky high in NZ by now (pardon the pun). F&P must be thrilled with their sponsorship. Perhaps Air New Zealand should come on board too (pardon the pun again).

275 GTB-4 · 8 Jan 2008, 10:51 (Ref:2101733)

You Tube link is where??

NAC · 9 Jan 2008, 11:40 (Ref:2102502)

275 GTB-4 try this
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/video_popup_windows_skin/1537656

If that fails try either
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/sport_sub_cat...rt_index_group (article Even draw for Boeing and A1)

or this
http://www.tv3.co.nz/Sport/A1GP/tabid/160/Default.aspx

Mr Revhead · 10 Jan 2008, 03:37 (Ref:2103118)

ooooh yeah im getting excited!
i certainly hope the seats in the stands are better than last year...
im not small, but bu no means the largest... and i needed two seats!
well, 3 if you counted the one in front of me i put my feet on as the row in front was waaaay too close.

should be a damn good weekend

as for pit access. if you buy a grandstand seat, you get a pit pass. which will be support classes only. last year they opened up pitlane after the saturdays racing.

champcarman · 10 Jan 2008, 05:37 (Ref:2103147)

So Shelagh, are you also doing the Eastern Creek event?

275 GTB-4 · 10 Jan 2008, 12:06 (Ref:2103386)

Quote:

Originally Posted by NAC

275 GTB-4 try this
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/video_popup_windows_skin/1537656

If that fails try either
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/sport_sub_cat...rt_index_group (article Even draw for Boeing and A1)

or this
http://www.tv3.co.nz/Sport/A1GP/tabid/160/Default.aspx

My connection is NACered

NAC · 10 Jan 2008, 12:24 (Ref:2103409)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 275 GTB-4

My connection is NACered

They are not normally area specific feeds

try going into the main page of each and pull it out of the video files

http://tvnz.co.nz/view/sport_sub_cat...rt_index_group

http://www.tv3.co.nz/

NAC · 10 Jan 2008, 12:27 (Ref:2103412)

ohh look there is something up on youtube

Just a just feel but I dont think the person that posted that knows what a A1 car is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMUSymx420w

cos · 10 Jan 2008, 17:43 (Ref:2103620)

NZL have picked Hartley for the rookie sessions with Reid to race... GBR have opted for James Winslow and Kerr back to race.

NAC · 10 Jan 2008, 21:37 (Ref:2103783)

In other news John Martin will replace Ian Dyk for Team Australia (actually replacing him for the next 3 rounds and evaluate after SA)

Mods can you replace this thread title to read A1GP Taupo Thread as it has become a little more than the timetable now or shall we just start up a new one?

Shelagh · 11 Jan 2008, 14:13 (Ref:2104230)

Quote:

Originally Posted by champcarman

So Shelagh, are you also doing the Eastern Creek event?

Alas, no. I just didn't have enough holiday to take in two races so we are just sticking to NZ and will have to visit Australia another time.

Last2LiftOff · 12 Jan 2008, 13:57 (Ref:2104720)

A little long between races again huh, what're ya gonna do?

Driver Entry List A1GP Taupo, New Zealand, RD 5: 20 Jan 2008:

AUS: Martin
BRA: Jimenez / Faria Jr
CAN: TBA
CHN: Cheng
CZE: TBA
FRA: Duval
GER: Vietoris
GBR: Kerr / Winslow
IND: Karthikeyan / Sureshwaren
INA: Hermanto
IRL: Carroll
ITA: Piscopo
LEB: TBA
MAL: Yoong / Lim
MEX: Garza
NED: Bleekemolen / Luyendyk
NZL: Reid / Hartley
PAK: Khan
POR: Urbano
RSA: Zaugg / Orr
SUI: Jani / Dillmann
USA: TBA

strider · 12 Jan 2008, 22:44 (Ref:2104951)

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Originally Posted by cos

GBR have opted for James Winslow and Kerr back to race.

I suppose it makes sense to let Kerr have another race, as he's been there before, but I'm curious to know why they haven't chosen Oliver Turvey as the rookie. It'll be interesting to see how the pair perform.

Kiwi3 · 13 Jan 2008, 02:05 (Ref:2105024)

There are a few TBA's considering first practice is six days away and NZ is a long way to get to. Presume a few of the teams are not updating A1GP very regularly.

I wonder what's happened to Toccacelo? Decided to do something else or Italy have decided they need a change? They always seem a happy bunch but not that serious about winning. There are a truckload of Italian drivers who got to GP2 level and must be now sitting around with plenty of spare time, Piscopo is a bit unproven and therefore an odd choice for a replacement.

NAC · 15 Jan 2008, 13:44 (Ref:2106691)

Reid getting in some early laps on Taupo track

http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/.SportsNew...ult.aspx#video

It that dont work try
http://www.tv3.co.nz/Sport/tabid/73/Default.aspx
and go to A1GP: Reid ready for Taupo & chose your setting

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