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Old 24 Sep 2009, 03:20 (Ref:2547096)   #1
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Old 24 Sep 2009, 03:24 (Ref:2547097)   #2
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Why would you want a three day Grandstand pass?

To watch the Friday truck parkup?
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Old 24 Sep 2009, 03:29 (Ref:2547098)   #3
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Old 24 Sep 2009, 03:35 (Ref:2547100)   #4
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Old 24 Sep 2009, 04:07 (Ref:2547104)   #5
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Interesting to see the schedule on the VESA website....

Thursday ?
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Old 24 Sep 2009, 04:16 (Ref:2547105)   #6
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Thursday ?
Ah - that's the Bahrain schedule - they just haven't changed it yet.
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Old 24 Sep 2009, 04:19 (Ref:2547106)   #7
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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
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Old 24 Sep 2009, 04:20 (Ref:2547107)   #8
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Any mention of support categories at all?
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Old 24 Sep 2009, 04:27 (Ref:2547108)   #9
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The Phillip Island 300 in November

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!

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Nope, there are none.
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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.
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Old 24 Sep 2009, 04:51 (Ref:2547112)   #12
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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?
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Old 24 Sep 2009, 05:37 (Ref:2547118)   #13
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is this 100% confirmed, if so, what are the dates?? surley another track as mentioned above could be used.
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Old 24 Sep 2009, 05:50 (Ref:2547119)   #14
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It will be on the original dates for the Desert 400.....7/8 November

Tourer, your reasons are pretty bang on the money
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Old 24 Sep 2009, 06:01 (Ref:2547120)   #15
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Old 24 Sep 2009, 06:18 (Ref:2547128)   #16
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TV contract says they have to race.
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But it doesn't say where they have to race.
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Old 24 Sep 2009, 06:53 (Ref:2547145)   #18
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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????



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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.
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Why would you want a three day Grandstand pass?

To watch the Friday truck parkup?
To watch the safety car do laps...
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Old 24 Sep 2009, 09:29 (Ref:2547226)   #21
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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...
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Old 24 Sep 2009, 09:43 (Ref:2547235)   #22
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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
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Sunday looks riveting, I might stay home I think - LOL
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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?
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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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