2009 Bathurst 1000 Update, Pictures, Rumours...The Lot

[SWRT]

I thought I'd start up the Bathurst 2009 thread, with Endurance Season upon us.
The Track change, just to make it clear is between Brock's Skyline & the Dipper.
The Sandtrap in the Esses has been replaced by a run-off area, as you can see in the attached picture.

Also here is the current (early sept) race driver pairings -

#2 – Toll HRT (Toll Holden Racing Team) – Garth Tander/Will Davison
#3 – Tasman Motorsport – Jason Bargwanna/Mark Noske
#4 – SBR (Stone Brothers Racing) – John McIntyre/Daniel Gaunt
#5 – FPR (Ford Performance Racing) – Mark Winterbottom/ Steve Richards
#6 – FPR (Ford Performance Racing) – Dean Canto/Luke Youlden
#7 – Kelly Racing/Jack Daniels - Todd Kelly/Rick Kelly
#8 – BJR/BOC – Jason Richards/Cameron McConville
#9 – SBR (Stone Brothers Racing) – Shane Van Gisbergen/Alex Davison
#10 – Autobarn Racing – Steve Owen/Shane Price
#11 – Kelly Racing/Dodo – Jack Perkins/Mark McNally
#12 – Triple FFF Racing – Dean Fiore/Troy Bayliss
#14 – BJR – Brad Jones/Andrew Jones
#15 – Kelly Racing/Jack Daniels - Nathan Pretty/Ben Collins (UK)
#16 – Kelly Racing/Hi Tech Oils – Dale Wood/Tony Ricciardello
#17 – DJR – Steve Johnson/James Courtney
#18 – DJR – Warren Luff/Jonathon Webb
#19 – Sieders Racing – David Sieders/Andrew Fisher
#20 – Bundaberg Rum Racing – David Reynolds/Andy Priaulx (UK)
#21 – MW/Fujitsu Racing – Brad Lowe/Damien Assallit
#22 – Toll HRT (Toll Holden Racing Team) – Paul Dumbrell/Craig Baird
#25 – Britek – Jason Bright/Karl Reindler
#33 – GRM – Greg Ritter/David Besnard
#34 – GRM – Lee Holdsworth/Michael Caruso
#39 – SuperCheap Auto Racing – Russell Ingall/Paul Morris
#47 – Greg Murphy Racing – Sam Walter/Taz Douglas
#51 – Tasman Motorsport – Greg Murphy/Mark Skaife
#55 – Rod Nash Racing - Tony D’Alberto/Andrew Thompson
#67 – SuperCheap Auto Racing – Tim Slade/Owen Kelly
#111 – Paul Crunkshank Racing – Fabian Coulthard/Michael Patrizi
#333 – Paul Crunkshank Racing – David Wall/Leanne Tander
#88 – Team Vodafone – Allan Simonsen/James Thompson (UK)
#888– Team Vodafone – Craig Lowndes/Jamie Whincup

[inter]

this will be the first time in a long time that Seton is not there:(

[onfire]

this will be the first time in a long time that Seton is not there:(

im sure he wil be there as a guest.......

[sleepy]

Ill have 50 bucks for the win on murphy and skaife !!!!!!

[wrt205]

Just a small question if anyone knows, I went to Bathurst for the first time in 07', arriving on tuesday and found that the track was already blocked off to local residents only. Does anyone know when they officialy close the road off (for this year, 09)? I wanna drive the track first before its closed this time.

Ill have 50 bucks for the win on murphy and skaife !!!!!! Hear, hear!

[stevanford]

Only 5 weeks to go. :D

[HRT 1-2]

I heard from our camp hierarchy that car passes are being provided ahead of time instead of at the gate this year so we are having to commit early to our car numbers!

[rusty nuts]

5 weeks and counting haven,t been for years time to take
son up for a camp.last time was when the jags where there.

[VXfan]

Personally I am looking forward to meeting the Stig (even though he's bound to deny it..):D

[group C]

what was the thing on topgear with micheal schumacher as the stig??

Personally I am looking forward to meeting the Stig (even though he's bound to deny it..):D

[bills]

what was the thing on topgear with micheal schumacher as the stig??

theres alot of stig's.

[El Cheapo]

what was the thing on topgear with micheal schumacher as the stig??

I thought that was a gag from Topgear :laugh4:

[HRT 1-2]

Did I hear right that the skyline this year is "The Biante Skyline"?

[Oh Five]

We got there on Sunday evening last year and the track was closed then. I dont know why it has to be done so early, years ago when the event started on the wednesday, we could still get around on the Tues :confused:

[monarocveightz]

Just a small question if anyone knows, I went to Bathurst for the first time in 07', arriving on tuesday and found that the track was already blocked off to local residents only. Does anyone know when they officialy close the road off (for this year, 09)? I wanna drive the track first before its closed this time.



From memory is closes on the Sunday like Bruce said.........

Did I hear right that the skyline this year is "The Biante Skyline"?

On the supercheap website....the map says it's called the Biante Skyline.......

[wrt205]

From memory is closes on the Sunday like Bruce said.........

Cheers, thanks for that. I might just make it then, planning to get there sunday morning or saturday night if the trip goes well (leaving from toowoomba saturday morning the week before).

[Skaife fan]

I cant wait , 4 weeks tomorrow morning is when im heading off for the trip. Started sorting out the camping gear today.

[Oh Five]

I cant wait , 4 weeks tomorrow morning is when im heading off for the trip. Started sorting out the camping gear today.

two great minds think alike Leroy:D

[Skaife fan]

two great minds think alike Leroy:D
I'll call in for a coldy after i arrive there to catch up, my shout. ;)

[Oh Five]

Ok mate, anything but beer, havent had one since Nov last year;)

[wayno]

I heard from our camp hierarchy that car passes are being provided ahead of time instead of at the gate this year so we are having to commit early to our car numbers!

Haven't heard about this but will have to check it out asap.

[Oh Five]

Ist Ive heard of it:confused: The sites arnt in my name, but i'm the Yes we have/no we havent got room for you OIC :D

[the_goldie]

Anyone got the approved paper work for the campsites yet? Might have to give them a call to see what's going on...

[Oh Five]

I see they have better maps now of the campgrounds on the website.

Not sure Cam I'll check with our site holder and let you know

[Pedro]

I printed my paperwork off the V8 supercar events website weeks ago.

[Skaife fan]

Anyone got the approved paper work for the campsites yet? Might have to give them a call to see what's going on...
I got my paddock campsite pass about 2 months ago.

[the_goldie]

Oh, might have to print it out then :) Will have to find my details...

[Oh Five]

If anyone is chasing or knows of anyone, a spot to pitch a tent/camper we have a bit of space leftover.
It wont be a full site but will be enough room for the above and a car.
PM if interested for more details.

[Pug205]

Picked up the MRA's unofficial Bathurst guide today. Always a more interesting read then the real programme and helps mark the start of the best time of the year :D

[the_goldie]

Found my details and have an e-ticket to print out, thanks for the tip Pete.

[Oh Five]

Do we need a E ticket?:confused:

[Pedro]

Do we need a E ticket?:confused:

You do if your name is on the booking for the campsite.

[spoonster05]

Looking good for the trip now

One Bathurst virgin (Dobct1 on here) and around 8 or 9 seasoned campers and myself heading up

Will definitely be up for the annual Club Wayno walk around the track on Wednesday

[wayno]

Looking good for the trip now

One Bathurst virgin (Dobct1 on here) and around 8 or 9 seasoned campers and myself heading up

Will definitely be up for the annual Club Wayno walk around the track on Wednesday

Usually a Thursday thing from memory. Also can you contact me re your plans for the week?

[stevanford]

Whats its like watching from Conrod ? I was thinking about taking a look on the friday.

[wayno]

You're a long way away but it's worth a look. Not one of my favoured locations though.

[Oh Five]

Well worth having a look from the inside, really shows the entry speed at the kink and how quickly they pull up. We spend a bit of time there each friday (race week:rolleyes:)
Always good for panning photos, lock ups spins etc

[stevanford]

Sounds like i'll be spending a bit of time on Conrod on friday. ;)

[brchi17]

Whats its like watching from Conrod ? I was thinking about taking a look on the friday.

sadly I had this bug the 1st time I visited the track and regardless of the number of people who told me it was a waste of my time, i didn't listen. Now that I've done it, I doubt I'll ever watch from there again. Take it from me, but there are much better places around this circuit to view from than there ;)

[Oh Five]

Not saying its the best spot, but i would have thought if it was someones first time to the mountain then one would want to view from most spots, and that being the fastest part of the circuit, would be one of them.;)

[BB]

I'm with Bruce on this one. The speed they generate coming into the chase is awesome and best viewed from the inside.

[stevanford]

http://pic.phyrefile.com/s/st/stevanford/2009/09/1 3/FCE-MONF-B_main.gif (http://img.phyrefile.com/stevanford/2009/09/13/FC E-MONF-B_main.gif)

Getting ready for the big one. :D

[cooper1117]

I'm with Bruce on this one. The speed they generate coming into the chase is awesome and best viewed from the inside.

I sat in a corporate box on the outside of the chase in 2006, air conditioned, free crownies, fake green lawn, fensed off area, TV, circuit lap time monitor, nice looking hostesses serving the free drinks. Wasnt too bad a spot to sit in those conditions:D

[Rob]

According to an advert in Chevron Publishings "Bathurst 2009" Magazine Biante are the official model cars of the event.
Hmmmm, I wonder what that holds for us all???

[inter]

According to an advert in Chevron Publishings "Bathurst 2009" Magazine Biante are the official model cars of the event.
Hmmmm, I wonder what that holds for us all???
we are the official collectors of the event:D

[Rob]

Best laugh I have had all day, thanks inter.

[smokey_dj]

we are the official collectors of the event:D

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!



probly means nothing as cc currently most of the cars for the top contending teams

but i hope it does mean something

please chris prove me wrong about it meaning nothing please

[Pug205]

Well there will be a Biante merchandise tent in Harris Park and Skyline is called Biante Skyline this year IIRC.

No word yet on the special Forum Members Only model that we get free on entry (hint hint :D)

[domstrama]

WOW!!! FOR REAL ;)
Well there will be a Biante merchandise tent in Harris Park and Skyline is called Biante Skyline this year IIRC.

No word yet on the special Forum Members Only model that we get free on entry (hint hint :D)

[Leigh]

Going on recent history, you'd only get a model that is "old" unmovable stock anyways...

[SWRT]

The Biante tent at the Muscle Car Masters had a few 'unreleased' items for sale, like most team bonnets etc.
There is some old stock (VK's) but a lot of new stock too.

[spoonster05]

I'm awaiting a response from V8 Supercar Events as the way they have the campground E-tickets information worded you need one made out for every person camping..

And still nothing from them regarding if the alcohol restrictions are the same as the last couple of years or if it's been cut back further, etc

[rusky26]

Going on recent history, you'd only get a model that is "old" unmovable stock anyways...

if its free what is the problem?? do you boo santa as well??

[inter]

if its free what is the problem?? do you boo santa as well??


I usually wait until he comes down the chimmeny and have a drink with him.
Last year my Missus got angry with me .......... she found him driving the porcellain bus early xmas morning and he forgot to give all the presents out for the rest of the street.


So when he sobere up we listed the remaining presents on ebay and paid for the burbon we drank:D

[rex555]

I went to the track for the first time on Saturday. Beautiful day for cruising around the Mt. I must say that bitumising the sand trap makes it just look like a high speed get out of jail free card for drivers who run out of talent. Lots of work going on getting ready for the race.

[Leigh]

if its free what is the problem?? do you boo santa as well??

err, read the context buddy...

A "free gift" is completely different to a "special gift" or an "exclusive gift"...

I can just see the responses now "wow, I got an exclusive Biante Forum Member gift that everybody else can buy too"

Kinda takes the rub off it IMO.

PS I'm sure all the kids who don't get presents from santa would love your comment!

[spoonster05]

Just noticed these two little terms in the updated T&C today

Q: Can I bring my own alcohol into the Event venue?
A:
• Those people camping in any one of the designated campgrounds are permitted to bring either one of the following into the campground:
* One case (24 cans) of full-strength beer; OR
* One block (30 or 36 cans of light or mid-strength beer (3.5% alcohol content or less); OR
* One case (up to 24 cans) of pre-mixed drinks (6% alcohol content or less); OR
* One cask of wine (up to four litres).
• NO BYO alcohol will be permitted into the licensed viewing areas from the Chase down to Murrays Corner, through Harris Park and up Mountain Straight.
• Any patron overly intoxicated maybe removed from the premises.

So is this the one per person per day again or is this one case for the whole stay ? :(

Q: Can I have a fire in my campsite and if so where do I get firewood from?
A: Yes you can, provided the fire is contained and monitored at all times whilst it is alight. Firewood can be obtained by either Firewood supplier dependant on your location. Chris Smith supplies to the top of the Mountain (Reid & Sulman & McPhillamy Parks) contactable on 0419 017 716. Graham Rodwell supplies to the bottom of the Mountain (Paddock, Chase, Max Cameron & Motorhome Parks) contactable on 0414 322 897.

So are they going to refuse people the right to source their own firewood ?

[Leigh]

Just take a few non-drinkers;)

As to the firewood, that just looks like advice as to where you can get it rather than a compulsory requirement...

[james]

Anyone up with the weather for the next few weekends in the Bathurst region. it is in the low/ mid 30's here and on the way up .

[Oh Five]

I'll go out the bush and get me own wood as always. I reckon Chris & Graham would make a nice little profit for the week:rolleyes:

[SDK]

Just noticed these two little terms in the updated T&C today

Q: Can I bring my own alcohol into the Event venue?
A:

So is this the one per person per day again or is this one case for the whole stay ? :(

My Answer
Mate, will be same as last year. Unless they give you some kind of POW tatoo every time you bring a case in, how would they they know if you bring one in every trip? Seriously though, how could you be limited to one carton per person for the whole week at Bathurst?

Q: Can I have a fire in my campsite and if so where do I get firewood from?

So are they going to refuse people the right to source their own firewood ?

No, bring in your own firewood, nothing to say you can't. Can't believe that now even those guys with the firewood trucks are being skimmed by the promoters? They would make you pay for date roll by the sheet if they could. Not gunna go on about it, but fun police are becomming more miserable every year.

[spoonster05]

Spoke to Ryan from V8 Supercar Events earlier

The alcohol restrictions are the same, it is per day so no doubt they will change that line in the coming days

As for firewood I agree with those who have posted so far, we have had an agreement in place with another of the local places for years and they have looked after us well so I'd much rather continue to support them than pay extreme prices from the 'preferred' suppliers

[Oh Five]

Andrew are you able to post or PM where you get yours from?
Every year we have got our own, although last year we bought off a local and while the price was fair,the wood was greener than Kermit!
Also has anyone heard if each person needs an E ticket thingo, usually the others on our site just mention the name or site number, and in they come:confused:

[SDK]

Oh Five,
We bring a load of firewood then go out & collect more when we are there. Head to Orange & look for the dried creeks. Always heaps.
We have stand tickets & camp site tickets. I have never heard of an E thingo for Bathurst.
Everyone will need some ticket (GA, Paddock, top of mount, etc) to get a coloured wrist band, depending on where you're camping.

[Oh Five]

Yeh thanks mate, we used to go out toward Orange, but found a quieter spot another direction not far from "base".
18 more sleeps:)

[spoonster05]

Bruce, the campsite e-tickets are fine under one persons name but according to V8 Supercar Events everyone has to have already have pre-purchased General or other admittance tickets to the event prior to arriving to get access to the campgrounds

As for firewood we were using the small place heading out of town towards Lithgow near the pet food supplies place, as regular customers we were allowed into their block across the road to get our wood and were able to pcik up some huge bits which burned for ages as well as being able to weed out greener or smaller bits but they had quite a lot of smaller bits for sale in the other yard

Didn't go up last year so not sure if they are still trading or not but will check and see if they are operating when I get up there Monday, failing that the other guys coming up from Orange are bringing wood with them anyway

[Oh Five]

Andrew, where does it say about everyone having tickets to get in?
Thats gunna cause some problems as we have all the grandstand tickets here, and have people coming from all round OZ at different times of the day/night.
Looks like I'll have to be near the gate waiting..great!!

[Skaife fan]

Can you still buy your generall admission tickets at the camp ground gate when you arrive or do you have to buy them elsewhere. :confused:

[spoonster05]

This is from the V8 Supercar Events Members Area, I'm guessing it only applies if you have purchased E-Tickets for entry online and the normal Ticketek or tickets purchased at the gate would be fine, still bloody confusing though

Noticed today they have reworded the alcohol restrictions to 'per day' so obviously I wasn't the only one who asked for clarification....

How do I use my Print-At-Home E-ticket to gain entry to the event?

On the day of the event simply take your E-ticket/s with you as you would for any event ticket. Please present your E-ticket on arrival at the entry gate.

Make sure that each person you have bought the tickets for has their own ticket when attending the event. You MUST NAME each E-ticket in the name of the person that will use the ticket to gain entry to the event BEFORE you download and print it.

The E-ticket bearer will be asked to show proof of identification at the gate of the venue to gain entry. Security staff will check that the name on the ticket matches the ID of the person using the ticket to gain entry to the event.

Do not give copies of your E-ticket to others.

Treat an E-ticket like cash.

[Oh Five]

mmm. I'm lost:confused:
Oh well. worry about it when i get there. Trouble is a couple of the people who go with us, i dont even know their surnames or address:o
I car per site is going to cause trouble too!

[HRT 1-2]

I think there may be confusion over the event E-tickets and campsite E-tickets, this sort of explains it a bit more from the website!!

TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE EVENT
Please present your campground E-ticket on arrival at the campground entry gate along with your Event Ticket to the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000.
You will be issued with one campground e-ticket per site. Please ensure if your group is arriving separately, that you each have a copy of the e-ticket.
NB: Campgrounds cannot be accessed without the required accreditation (2009 Supercheap Auto 1000 General Admission Ticket) The Paddock campground requires an additional Paddock pass upon entry also. V8 Supercar Events in conjunction with the Police, will ensure that no campers are staying illegally and in any instance whereby a person(s) is doing so on your campsite, please contact the campground management staff at the Entry gate to the campground.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE GATE
• A vehicular search will be conducted to ensure no prohibited items are brought into the campground
• A Coloured wristband (to be worn throughout duration of event) will be placed on each individual camping in the campground to signal their approval of entry
• A Car Pass for vehicular entry into the campground for the duration of the Bathurst Event – One Car Pass will only be issued for Reid & Sulman Park and the Paddock Campground, additional cars will have to be parked in the respective overflow car parks.
• A free Z-Card containing all relevant information for Campers at the 2009 Bathurst Event
• The opportunity to purchase a Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 lanyard and plastic pocket
• Escorted to their allocated campsite if requested

[Oh Five]

I read on the same site that the E tickets for the campground HAVE to have each persons name on them, so i followed the instructions. Today my bro in law (campsites in his name) got an email saying all the sites (4) are now in different names!!. This mob (organisers) are causing more trouble than its worth:mad:

[spoonster05]

It's been bloody confusing, by the time we get up there they will probably have changed their minds again and the majority of us will have to find an internet cafe in town to hastily change the names on the site tickets.....:confused:

[HRT 1-2]

I dunno who's running this show but, do they actually proof read anything they put up on this site?? Who knows what will actually end up happening this year!!!:mad:

Q: What time will the gates open?
A: Gates will be open for 24hrs from Wednesday 3rd October through to Monday 8th October for Event patrons. The Paddock, Reid & Sulman and McPhillamy Park campgrounds will be open from 9am on Saturday October 3. The Chase campground opens 9am Tuesday October 6. Max Cameron and Motorhome Park open from 9am Wednesday October 7; all campgrounds are open 24 hours a day and close on Monday October 12 at 10am.

[Skaife fan]

The 1 car per camp site is going to be a pain in the backside to say the least, we have allways had two cars on our site without a problem so why change it now. :mad:

[stevanford]

The 1 car per camp site is going to be a pain in the backside to say the least, we have allways had two cars on our site without a problem so why change it now. :mad:

Is that one car per plot or one car per group ?

[Skaife fan]

Is that one car per plot or one car per group ?
For the paddock camp site it's now 1 per site.

[HRT 1-2]

As far as I can remember, we've always been 1 car per site in Reid/Sulman, not sure how heavily they've enforced it, haven't counted??

[stevanford]

As far as I can remember, we've always been 1 car per site in Reid/Sulman, not sure how heavily they've enforced it, haven't counted??

We've always been 1 car per plot and we've always had 3 plots. Never had any problems.

[HRT 1-2]

We've always been 1 car per plot and we've always had 3 plots. Never had any problems.

Yeah same, 1 car per site/plot. We've got a lot of sites in our group so not sure if they've strictly counted or not!!

[Oh Five]

I know the 1 car per site rule was bought in awhile back up top to stop the ferals burning/blowing up/bullringing cars. But they have never bothered with numbers downstairs. Pretty hard when some use utes for sleeping in and we all come from different parts of the world!!
Andrew, the name printing is a crock!

[spoonster05]

Long as nothing is taking up other campsites or hanging out onto access roads they usually don't have an issue

[Maq]

Does any one know of a spot where Me +1 can rest our head on Bathurst Saturday night.
Camp, B&B, hotel, motel, floor space or a driveway to park the car and sleep.
Anywhere, I do not care.
Cheers MAQ

[Oh Five]

Are you sleeping in the car?

[Maq]

We have a place to stay at Orange over the weekend but would like somthing in Bathurst for sat night so we can soak up the atmosphere in Bathurst on Sat night. I would rather have a good night on sat than behave a bit and drive to orange then back on race day. If I need to sleep in the car, so be it. It is all part of the adventure.

[commanderwhite]

Well we at Sulman Castle have 10 sites so we have 10 cars in our campsites - I hope they don't count caravans as one - it's our bar!!!!

The past 2 years they have taken rego numbers at the gate to try & keep track.

We will be at the mountain as usual next Sat about lunchtime & being so early we never have any problems with access - well not yet anyway.

I've been going up there each year since 1972 & it always been no problems but it's got worse for the past 5.

[Oh Five]

If anybody camping in the Paddock (or up top) wish to catch up jot down your site number (or PM) and we'll see what happens. We will be up there this Sunday evening.
Wes, it certainly has changed ove the years, used to just rock up, rope off heaps of land and camp, no fee, no fun police, no worries:)

[wayno]

We'll be in our usual position up top from Wednesday afternoon as we have to wait for the late runners again. :rolleyes::D

[Maq]

Skyline at Bathurst has a new sponsor. :lipsrsealed2:

[SDK]

Does it begin with "B"

[Kashmir]

Does it begin with "B"

and the second letter is "I" and then a "A":p

[Leigh]

Really? (http://forums.biante.com.au/showpost.php?p=351920&postcount=48)

[Maq]

Cool I was not sure if it was known and I did not want to spoil the :eek: when people saw the TV

[wayno]

ANNUAL LEAVE APPROVED!!!!!!


No sick days for me this year for once! :D

[james]

ANNUAL LEAVE APPROVED!!!!!!


No sick days for me this year for once! :D
That is a change,keep the sick leave for another race meeting.

[brchi17]

ANNUAL LEAVE APPROVED!!!!!!


No sick days for me this year for once! :D

great news buddy, it's good to see that you got some good news today!

[commanderwhite]

1 day to go & then up to the mountain I go dor 10 glorious days.

[spiderken17]

ANNUAL LEAVE APPROVED!!!!!!


No sick days for me this year for once! :D

So your annual leave is approved?

[wayno]

So your annual leave is approved?

Yeah, did you notice? :D
have burned up quite a bit of it in the past so this is a big thing for me. I can save it for the grand prix now! :cool:

[brchi17]

...have burned up quite a bit of it in the past so this is a big thing for me. I can save it for the grand prix now! :cool:

should this be singular or plural....???

[Oh Five]

3 more sleeps......... bugger Xmas, the mountain is calling:p

[onfire]

3 more sleeps......... bugger Xmas, the mountain is calling:p

i think you mean 10more......but i cant wait as well, looking forward to murfy/skaifes win:D

[bills]

hopefully after bathurst i hope the morning papers will have

"Skaife and Murphy do it again"

[Kashmir]

"Skaife and Murphy do it again"

and below that will be
"Lowndes and Whincup crash out,Whincup loses championship lead"
:cool:

[supa-roo]

hopefully after bathurst i hope the morning papers will have

"Skaife and Murphy do it again"

Nah
Something like

"Ford break the stranglehold the hogs have on Bathurst"

[Oh Five]

i think you mean 10more......but i cant wait as well, looking forward to murfy/skaifes win:Daahhh no..I mean 3 more..which is now 2 more;)

[group C]

aahhh no..I mean 3 more..which is now 2 more;)
:(I wont be there till Wednesday

[stevanford]

:(I wont be there till Wednesday

I'm not there till thursday. :( I need a time machine.

[james]

Tuesday for me,just a short trip .

[supa-roo]

Thursday will start the trek down
Anyone between Sunshine Coast and Bathurst wanna lift ? Dave ?

[spoonster05]

Cruising up Sunday for an early morning Monday arrival

Having missed last year looking forward to getting back up there

Anyone camping up top of the mountain or coming up top for a visit feel free to PM me and I'll let you know mobile & site numbers....

[group C]

we use to drive down from goldcoast but i worked out i could fly to sydney and back cheaper than what fuel cost and gain 12hrs in drinking time :D


Thursday will start the trek down
Anyone between Sunshine Coast and Bathurst wanna lift ? Dave ?

[supa-roo]

we use to drive down from goldcoast but i worked out i could fly to sydney and back cheaper than what fuel cost and gain 12hrs in drinking time :D

Fuel aint a problem, gotta lurve company cars :p
But the drinkin time is another story, cant help ya with that one

[moxo]

Heading up on from Sydney on Wednesday, staying in town with my new best friend!

A random act of kindness that paid - off - gave a lady flaggie a lift to the toilets at Oran Park and she lives five minutes from Mt Panorama!

Working on The Great Race book for the 11th straight year - love the book.



Moxo

[VXfan]

Heading up very early Wednesday morning and staying in Oberon this time.
Can't wait,I love road-trips!:D
Go Murph!
Cheers,
Tony.

[vikings100]

With plenty of Rodney Rude cd's as well.:D

[COA]

well its good for me, i got here about 13 years ago so no travelling for me

[wayno]

My sisters getting married today and I still can't stop thinking about getting to the mountain! :o

[barnart]

I will be leaving early Wedensday morning I just hope the Holden makes the trip

[group C]

You will make it mate no worries,now if it was a ford????? well thats another story :D


I will be leaving early Wedensday morning I just hope the Holden makes the trip

[Oh Five]

My sisters getting married today and I still can't stop thinking about getting to the mountain! :o

I bet thats on the grooms mind too wayne;)

[Holdennumber1]

I will be leaving early Wedensday morning I just hope the Holden makes the tripI'm also leaving early Wednesday morning (6:00 am precise), but I hope the XR6 Falcon makes the 12 hour trip. We take dads commodore one year and my uncles falcon the next and so on. Funny because at the end of the race on Sunday, my cousin fly's his ford flag out the window while I fly my Holden one. Gets some funny looks from people.

[brchi17]

My sisters getting married today and I still can't stop thinking about getting to the mountain! :o

know the feeling mate, I can't get the mountain out of my mind either, all I need to do is work out how the hell I can get there in time for Friday morning practice....:cry2:

[Oh Five]

I'm outa here.
Have a safe trip you guys. May see ya's Fri night.
Cheers all
Bruce.

[group C]

hhave asafe trip Bruce will try to catch up during the week up there...

Ray

[spoonster05]

I'm heading off now

Hope all attending the Mountain have a safe trip up there and may see a few of you trackside or campside....

[brchi17]

safe travels to all who are leaving over the next couple of days

[VXfan]

Safe trip Spoony and Bruce.hopefully catch up with u up there.
Cheers,
Tony.

[supa-roo]

Have a very safe trip guys
Might see ya down there

[wayno]

Agree with the sentiments for safe travel.
Am going through the shed now getting the last of my things ready. Pack the trailer tomorrow and then it's an early kick off on Tuesday.
Bloody hell I'm excited! :D

[VXfan]

Bloody hell I'm excited! :D
x2 although if car #888 wins again I shall walk up the mountain purely to throw Leigh back down it....:p

[brchi17]

Agree with the sentiments for safe travel.
Am going through the shed now getting the last of my things ready. Pack the trailer tomorrow and then it's an early kick off on Tuesday.
Bloody hell I'm excited! :D

know the feeling mate, even though I'm going to be running much, much later than normal, it's still nice to know that the best time of year is almost here

[Rob]

Not a good start for one team team heading to the Mountain.

5 lanes of the Monash Freeway (nope its still a car park) here in Vic
came to a very sudden halt tonight due to what looked like a collision
between a transporter and 2 cars. The transporter in-question was a single
trailer, all silver or white with the only signage being large V8 Supercar logos.
Of course I am assuming heaps here and could be totally wrong, but it would be
a fairly good bet that it's from the Fujitsu Series????

Not certain if the transporter was involved but it was parked near the 2 damaged cars.
Police and tow-trucks were in attendance. From what I could see there didn't seem to be
any injuries as no Ambulances were present...which is a very good thing. Let's hope the
rest of their journey is less exciting.

[GOBBO]

just had a look at the weather for the weekend they forcast late showers for saturday and the front but sunny and 18 for sundy.so at this stage looks like its going to be a dry race

[BB]

My thoughts are with you all going to the Mountain. Safe trip there and back, have fun and may the best man/team win.

[COA]

well its absolutely bucketing down in Bathurst at my house now

[wrt205]

yeah im camped about 8 km from the mountain and we just got a big shower of rain. lucky because i went for a walk around the track this morning, got back to the car and the first shower went over.

[bills]

i hear that there will be a special v8supercar bathurst program on saturday night or sunday morning its called Battle of bathurst sounds interseting. cant wait for this week man im excited!!!!

http://www.v8supercars.com.au/content/hero_news/oc tober_2009/winging_it_at_bathurst/

[brad]

what time does the race start? I really like watching the warm up etc and support races but in WA the coverage starts at 4am! bugger that!

[grease]

Race starts at about 10-10.30 am from memory, but somebody correct if I'm wrong please.

[carnut01]

what time does the race start? I really like watching the warm up etc and support races but in WA the coverage starts at 4am! bugger that!
according to the V8 Website and the official program, it is a 10:30am start - i think it was pushed back 1/2 an hour a year or so ago - most likley to allow the pre-race events to interrupt some more adds:rolleyes:

[brchi17]

race start is 10:30am all done so the corporates don't have to get up early in the morning and rush to the track...also helps the race lead better into the 6pm news ;)

[spoonster05]

Actually not too bad up top of the mountain right now, a slight breeze but at least the skies look pretty clear after being very dreary early on

Had an exciting trip up with my drivers side windscreen wiper attacking the A pillar of the car whilst on the way to Holbrook in very heavy rain, was difficult to find somewhere safe to pull over as they have a lot of roadworks and lanes closed at the moment

Then got up here to find the tent I had taken up (only used for a total of 4 days in about 5 years) was missing it's poles so went into town to get another tent, just managed to get the fly on over that before the rain (and brief hailstorm) hit

[William Hall]

So any pics of the mountain yet Spoonster?
________
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[wayno]

Actually not too bad up top of the mountain right now, a slight breeze but at least the skies look pretty clear after being very dreary early on

Had an exciting trip up with my drivers side windscreen wiper attacking the A pillar of the car whilst on the way to Holbrook in very heavy rain, was difficult to find somewhere safe to pull over as they have a lot of roadworks and lanes closed at the moment

Then got up here to find the tent I had taken up (only used for a total of 4 days in about 5 years) was missing it's poles so went into town to get another tent, just managed to get the fly on over that before the rain (and brief hailstorm) hit

Sounds delightful. Can't wait to experience this charming weather myself!
Ok, I admit it, I AM BORED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[smokey_dj]

if your bored wayno i can come pick some stuff up from you im bored as well haha

:p

[waldo]

race start is 10:30am all done so the corporates don't have to get up early in the morning and rush to the track...also helps the race lead better into the 6pm news ;)

Not quite right. Starts at 10:30 but according to the official program race will finish at 5:30 pm even if all 161 laps are not completed. Another time finished but this is sacralige for a race like Bathurst. Channel 7 could surely move things back a bit to allow a full race to be completed. If this happens I'm not only cancelling my trip to Bathurst next year but also turning off from the V8 circus altogether.:mad:

[smokey_dj]

with all the $$$$ they put into broadcast and everything else for bathurst if mezera decides to call it early i dont thnk he will have his job next yr i dont think 7 will allow it to happen like that anyway they want to get some sort of return back for there effots surely

[wayno]

if your bored wayno i can come pick some stuff up from you im bored as well haha

:p

I'm still in Korumburra waiting for my brother to get back so it's a long drive!
His wife and kids fly out to Perth today and bloody Jetstar have had a three hour delay which has held him up and thus stuffed most of our day and plans. :mad:

[david5]

Can anyone confirm for me that the only way to buy a GA ticket for Friday is to buy a 4 day pass & then get a partial refund on your way out when leaving the circuit ??

Way to look after people, it amazes me that V8SC seem to care so little about attracting people. Still it sells out I suppose. :confused:

[VE II]

Not quite right. Starts at 10:30 but according to the official program race will finish at 5:30 pm even if all 161 laps are not completed. Another time finished but this is sacralige for a race like Bathurst. Channel 7 could surely move things back a bit to allow a full race to be completed. If this happens I'm not only cancelling my trip to Bathurst next year but also turning off from the V8 circus altogether.:mad:

Rough race times are around 6.5hrs (so 5pm finish), however, if its wet, (7.5hrs) could be a 6pm finish - so we could potentially lose 20-30 laps if it rains! Thats really bad for a race like bathurst. :mad:

[smokey_dj]

haha dont take me too seriously

and yep theres your first mistake trusting jetstar to be on top of the game

always seemsd to be avalon flights to perth too

there PR at avalon also has a lot to be desired for

as i shall quote from when i moved to kalgoorlie

"good afternoon ladies and gentleman travelling on our service this afternoon for perth your plane is currently broken and we are doing everything in our power to fix this situation unfortunatle we have had a day of backed up flights therefore no other aircraft can be re routed for your flight this afternoon we are all going to have to sit tight and wait it out
thank you"

we were shocked they annouced such a thing

in other news tell your brother and the family safe trip back home and hope they really enjoyed the other night :)

[XU-123]

Can anyone confirm for me that the only way to buy a GA ticket for Friday is to buy a 4 day pass & then get a partial refund on your way out when leaving the circuit ??

Way to look after people, it amazes me that V8SC seem to care so little about attracting people. Still it sells out I suppose. :confused:


Thats the way I've done it in the past few years , works OK
Just remember to get back to the ticket booth before the cutoff time on that day
or you'll do you dough...

[VXfan]

Actually not too bad up top of the mountain right now, a slight breeze but at least the skies look pretty clear after being very dreary early on

Had an exciting trip up with my drivers side windscreen wiper attacking the A pillar of the car whilst on the way to Holbrook in very heavy rain, was difficult to find somewhere safe to pull over as they have a lot of roadworks and lanes closed at the moment

Then got up here to find the tent I had taken up (only used for a total of 4 days in about 5 years) was missing it's poles so went into town to get another tent, just managed to get the fly on over that before the rain (and brief hailstorm) hit
Glad to hear the trusty VL made it again.;)

[grease]

The year they pushed the start back 1/2 hour I think was because of the fog on the mountain but I was not there so am not 100% sure.

[david5]

Thats the way I've done it in the past few years , works OK
Just remember to get back to the ticket booth before the cutoff time on that day
or you'll do you dough...

Cheers mate, I wasn't aware of the cut off thing, so thanks.

[brchi17]

The year they pushed the start back 1/2 hour I think was because of the fog on the mountain but I was not there so am not 100% sure.

There was no fog on the mountain last year, it wasn't a spur of the moment decision, it was made purely done for the telly.

[grease]

Ok thanx mate, I was not 100% sure of the fog thing now you have clarified it for me.

[barnart]

Looking at the weather forecast it's going to be a very COLD weekend on the mountain.

[Holdennumber1]

Looking at the weather forecast it's going to be a very COLD weekend on the mountain. Damn, and just after I packed all my summer gear too.:(
You never know at Bathurst though, might turn out to be 18 and sunny every day.:)

[barnart]

Thursday light rain -1 to 11
Friday showers -1 to 13
Saturday drizzle 2 to 12
Sunday early fog 2 to 15
THATS NO HEAT WAVE

[singer]

Damn, and just after I packed all my summer gear too.:(
You never know at Bathurst though, might turn out to be 18 and sunny every day.:)

You should know to pack for ALL SEASONS when going to Bathurst:D

[Holdennumber1]

You should know to pack for ALL SEASONS when going to Bathurst:D But as I was saying before, theres no seasons for me, it always summer and I wear shorts and T-shirts all year round. Havn't worn anything else bar a shirt and shorts at school all year. My friends say I'm crazy.:o
Anyway, just another question. Does anyone know of an online race program ofthe 4 day event. I usually type them all up myself from the race program and print them to put in my ticket holder but I completely forgot this year and I'm running out of time.:(
Any help would be really appeciated as I don't fancy spending the next two hours typing it all up and changing the times around from 24 hour to standard.
Cheers,
Thomas

[stevanford]

But as I was saying before, theres no seasons for me, it always summer and I wear shorts and T-shirts all year round. Havn't worn anything else bar a shirt and shorts at school all year. My friends say I'm crazy.:o
Anyway, just another question. Does anyone know of an online race program ofthe 4 day event. I usually type them all up myself from the race program and print them to put in my ticket holder but I completely forgot this year and I'm running out of time.:(
Any help would be really appeciated as I don't fancy spending the next two hours typing it all up and changing the times around from 24 hour to standard.
Cheers,
Thomas

There is one in the official event program.

[Richard Poole]

Here you go

http://www.v8supercars.com.au/v8data/2009/evnt_278/ EI_RP.PDF

[Holdennumber1]

There is one in the official event program. Cheers mate, but yeah, I don't really fancy cutting out the back of the program.:) I usually copy it from the back but it takes me ages to type out each individual session and what time its on etc.
I was after a downloadable one from the net so I can print it out and use that instead.
Cheers,
Thomas

[barnart]

Well the Maloo is packed and the rear has dropped about 2" looks better. Heading off tonight around 11pm should do it about 8 hours.

[brchi17]

Great stuff mate, I hope to hear from Wayno and the boys who at last report were about 60km's from the mountain

[Holdennumber1]

Hey guys,
Well I decided to type the event timetable out by hand as I couldn't find any online. I used my Clipsal 500 one as a template and it was a lot quicker that way.
Anyway, if anyone wants one, PM me before lets say, 9:00 o'clock tonight and I'll send you it via email. Its easily readable and shoud fit in most typical ticket holders. Just print it out in MS word.
Cheers,:)
Thomas

[stevanford]

Thursday can't come soon enough.

[brchi17]

Thursday can't come soon enough.

know the feeling mate, word from the boys who have just arrived on top is that the beer is cold lol !!!

[stevanford]

know the feeling mate, word from the boys who have just arrived on top is that the beer is cold lol !!!

Maybe i should stop watching this. :o

JQPOroesMWI

I've watched it about 20 times today :o

[skaifeyfan2]

Hey guys,
Well I decided to type the event timetable out by hand as I couldn't find any online. I used my Clipsal 500 one as a template and it was a lot quicker that way.
Anyway, if anyone wants one, PM me before lets say, 9:00 o'clock tonight and I'll send you it via email. Its easily readable and shoud fit in most typical ticket holders. Just print it out in MS word.
Cheers,:)
Thomas

Richard posted one on the last page also. ;)

[supa-roo]

Thursday light rain -1 to 11
Friday showers -1 to 13
Saturday drizzle 2 to 12
Sunday early fog 2 to 15
THATS NO HEAT WAVE

I hope these temperatures are at night :p
Whats the days get up to :p

[skaifeyfan2]

Those temps are nice summer days in Dunedin :p :D

[barnart]

I hope these temperatures are at night :p
Whats the days get up to :p

That is the overnight min and day time max
bring your nanna rug

[VXfan]

Well,the SS is all packed and ready to go in the early hours of tomorrow.:cool:
Looking forward to seeing some of u mob up there.
Go Murph!!
Cheers,
Tony.

[supa-roo]

That is the overnight min and day time max
bring your nanna rug

:stunned: :earmuffs: 6621

[barnart]

Well,the SS is all packed and ready to go in the early hours of tomorrow.:cool:
Looking forward to seeing some of u mob up there.
Go Murph!!
Cheers,
Tony.

what time and where are you leaving from?

[supa-roo]

I'm leavin Thursday mornin from Noosa

[Holdennumber1]

Richard posted one on the last page also. ;) Yeah, I must have missed his post but its all good as I don't really have a clue about formatting in Adobe anyway.
Anyway, everythings basically packed and ready to go and my uncle is gonna arrive around in his XR6 at 6:00am tommorrow to pick my da and I up.
Take care on the roads everyone and I have a great weekened.
May Holden bring us another victory on the mountain.
Cheer,:)
Thomas

P.S If you see a young lad with heaps of Holden gear on standing outside the SGR garage waiting or Skaifey to come out, say hello as it'll most likely be me.:D

[William Hall]

First pics of the Mountain are on the Biante Facebook page...

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=113299&id=83101158257&ref=share
________
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[lachlan]

Love the add!!

m8UDiLSAVm4

Pitty I can't make it this year, would love to be there on Friday night :(

[Footy]

First pics of the Mountain are on the Biante Facebook page...

http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=729123033&k=34L424WXVT6O2EBBVF242USVW4BJ25V&oid=1252289185241 (http://forums.biante.com.au/exchweb/bin/redir.asp ?URL=http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=729123033%26k =34L424WXVT6O2EBBVF242USVW4BJ25V%26oid=12522891852 41)
Link does not work.

[lachlan]

Link does not work.

Use the facebook link on the home page.

[wazza002]

Link does not work.

Yeah I know, so I went to the Biante website to look at it looks great on the wall up there william mate.

cheers wazza

[Footy]

Use the facebook link on the home page.
Yea I know,was being lazy.:D

[Damage]

Love the add!!

m8UDiLSAVm4

Pitty I can't make it this year, would love to be there on Friday night :(

Well if that doesnt confirm the VL will be available on the weekend, I dont know what does...

[My Element]

Link does not work.

search biantemodelcars on the u tube site

[Brasha]

Yeah I know, so I went to the Biante website to look at it looks great on the wall up there william mate.

cheers wazza

I am sorry to say it doesnt look as good as "Brocks Skyline":(

I am disappointed that these works have not been incorporated somewhere.

A white panel with red writing in the middle somewhere would not have looked out of place.

[wazza002]

I am sorry to say it doesnt look as good as "Brocks Skyline":(

I am disappointed that these works have not been incorporated somewhere.

A white panel with red writing in the middle somewhere would not have looked out of place.

Yeah Iknow but I was just saying it look neat thats all, it will allways be Brocky's skyline to me too buddy ;):D

cheers wazza

[Brasha]

Yeah Iknow but I was just saying it look neat thats all, it will allways be Brocky's skyline to me too buddy ;):D

cheers wazza


I wasn't having a shot at you Wazza:o

[wazza002]

I wasn't having a shot at you Wazza:o

No I was not saying you was mate its all cool dude ;):D

[bills]

Guys on better homes and gardens on friday 7.30pm garth and leanne tander will be on it.

[david5]

Guys on better homes and gardens on friday 7.30pm garth and leanne tander will be on it.

But she'll be having tea with us :confused:

[Thommo17]

Well it only took 17min for the first red flag (not sure why).... but it feels good to know the wait is over for the 1000 to roll around again.

[f1webber]

Anyone know why Murph was lapping in the SBR Falcon?
I saw it on live timing and thought it was a typo but then a mate who is up there
sent me a sms about it.
Is it some sort of TV thing or is Murph and or Tasman looking at Ford options for next year.

[david5]

McConville 2;08:6 on a Thursday & it's cold, hmm boys are having a go. Murphy was faster in the Falcon than the Commodore too.

[bills]

anyone know whats wrong with the number 2 HRT car? it seems to be at the end of the practice sheets every session.

[00lowndes]

Yer the HRT bathurst curse has struck early.HEHEHEHEHE

[david5]

888 car has done a 2:07.3 & Bargs a 2:07.9. Murphs record is looking shakey.

[fordmad17]

anyone know whats wrong with the number 2 HRT car? it seems to be at the end of the practice sheets every session.

Yep where its gonna stay all weekend

[1370]

anyone know whats wrong with the number 2 HRT car? it seems to be at the end of the practice sheets every session.

If they start at the back of the field, there's less chance that they will take out a backmarker trying to overtake them on the grid at the start.

[Kashmir]

Murphs record is looking shakey.

Thats what people say every year Lmao


Anyway about HRT's pace,I wouldn't worry about it,I noticed in alot of sessions this year they have been mid to bottom so come race day they'll be just fine.

[Kashmir]

Yep where its gonna stay all weekend

You think a team like HRT is gonna be mid field in the race;)

[brad]

the first day is to get settled in, by race day they will be there.. and they may be foxing anyway..

[fordmad17]

You think a team like HRT is gonna be mid field in the race;)

Thats what i'm banking on. LOL

[bills]

rick and frosty have some words about each other.

http://www.v8supercars.com.au/content/hero_news/oc tober_2009/road_rage_ricko_in_dust_up/

[cooper1117]

A few shots from today, firstly a word from our sponsors:

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s230/cooper1117/ oct2009201Large.jpg

This shot is just for those who thought Brocks Skyline was gone:

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s230/cooper1117/ oct2009320Large.jpg

[cooper1117]

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s230/cooper1117/ oct2009099Large.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s230/cooper1117/ oct2009204Large.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s230/cooper1117/ oct2009317Large.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s230/cooper1117/ oct2009351Large.jpg

[cooper1117]

My fav of the day:

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s230/cooper1117/ oct2009465Large.jpg

Some people inthe crowd ;)

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s230/cooper1117/ oct2009171Large.jpg

and one last one

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s230/cooper1117/ oct2009405Large.jpg

[spolyhronidis]

so, how long before one of the regular season drivers has a go at Skaife for being a part time driver?

[wazza002]

Great pic's Pete, so do you know who the guy is or your not telling Lol ;):D

cheers wazza

[pitcrew]

Thanks for sharing those photos cooper1117, It's great to see,
especially for those that can't make it to the mountain (like me).
Cheers

[cooper1117]

It's Leigh

[Kashmir]

It's Leigh

So thats the guy who likes arguing with everyone
Bahahahahahahahaha

[Damage]

It's Leigh

Finally, a face to the evil one :D

[wazza002]

It's Leigh

Yeah ok mate thanks, Now we know who he is now, Just like Damage said Lol ;):D

cheers wazza

[Brasha]

A few shots from today, firstly a word from our sponsors:



This shot is just for those who thought Brocks Skyline was gone:

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s230/cooper1117/ oct2009320Large.jpg

HAPPY NOW!!!!!:D:D

I obviously opened my ill informed trap a bit too quickly:o

Apologies to all!!!!!

[GOBBO]

its started already
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,26183202-5018894,00.html

[onfire]

nice photo's will be down there tommorw afternoon to get the rest of the action

[Pug205]

Here are some of my efforts from day one:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bath urst%202009/DSC_8112.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bath urst%202009/DSC_8115.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bath urst%202009/DSC_8086.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bath urst%202009/DSC_7994.jpg

[Pug205]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bath urst%202009/DSC_7995.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bath urst%202009/DSC_8253.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bath urst%202009/DSC_8228.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bath urst%202009/DSC_8169.jpg

[Kashmir]

Nice shots Pug.

[daggy]

gee thats an ugly valvoline car...
Did they just splatter paint on it or take it to the bathurst kindy and get the children to do it.

[bills]

Ingall again whinging!

http://au.sports.yahoo.com/motorsport/news/article/-/6186884/ingall-wants-driver-combos-scrapped

also was it murphy or skaife that recorded the lap time? to finish in 7th

[domme]

Awesome shots Pug205!!

Any Fujitsu series shots?

[Pug205]

Thanks Domme. No Fujitsu shots yet - hopefully tomorrow.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bath urst%202009/DSC_8967.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bath urst%202009/DSC_8783.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bath urst%202009/DSC_8710.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bath urst%202009/DSC_8814.jpg

[Pug205]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bath urst%202009/DSC_8795.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bath urst%202009/DSC_8697.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bath urst%202009/DSC_8912.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bath urst%202009/DSC_8707.jpg

[Pug205]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bath urst%202009/DSC_9005.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bath urst%202009/DSC_9030.jpg

[BAC-013]

Awesome pics Pug, any images of the Jesus machine??

[hobby]

Awesome thread / images guys,
this has really pumped me up for this weekend.
Wish all on the mountain a safe and great big race weekend.

Thoughts are with those champions who have past and those sadly taken on this track.

to those fortunatley at Club Wayno have a beer for me
Hopefully one day!

[homma13]

Pug - great shots!!!!!

Hope all attending have great weather, great times & safe return.

[fordmad17]

Damn good pics there Pug, Well done.

[brad]

great pics guys :)

[Thommo17]

Awesome pics Pug, any images of the Jesus machine??

You may have to get a pic of it crashed. Just heard the back end has been shortened...

[My Element]

You may have to get a pic of it crashed. Just heard the back end has been shortened...

1st major casualty of the weekend?

[Thommo17]

Couldn't confirm how bad. Should get it fixed you would think
being only Friday but wait and see.

[My Element]

Couldn't confirm how bad. Should get it fixed you would think
being only Friday but wait and see.

yep im waiting for the tv telecast to begin

[My Element]

yep im waiting for the tv telecast to begin

not too major, happened just after the Cutting

[UNDFTD]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/bla79/Bath urst%202009/DSC_7994.jpg

great shots Pug, thanks for sharing them with us :2thumbsup:

i kinda hope GRM wins this weekend....... how good would this look in a bathurst winners collection?

even if they dont please make this in 1:18 Biante... please

[PeteWalsh]

Great qualifying session!

So looking forward to slothing in front of the tele all weekend and soaking in what the mountain offers up!

[smokey_dj]

Great qualifying session!

So looking forward to slothing in front of the tele all weekend and soaking in what the mountain offers up!

me to and the fridge

[Road Runner 72]

Love the GRM car, just don't like the blue lights on the front!

[UNDFTD]

Love the GRM car, just don't like the blue lights on the front!

really? you dont like the blue eyed monster?:p

[smokey_dj]

make the model and make that an optional extra for the light covers they come witht he car but can be clipped on and off :D

[Kashmir]

So these cars will be in the Top 10 shootout tommorrow arvo:

8
2
34
6
22
888
9
7
51
39
Both HRT cars in the top 10 makes me happy:cool:

Also to note car 17 is starting 13th,interesting as I heard Courtney say that he was confident he would beat Murphs lap time but looks like it wasn't to be for dancing queenhttp://www.21softs.com/emoticons/images/roflm ao.gif


GO HRT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pug205]

Just got back from another day on the mountain and the Biante Collectors Night (which was great - a big thanks to Chris, William, and all at Biante).

Will try and get some pics up for everyone not there soon. Including Fijitsu cars, the Jesus car(before and after) plus the usual gang.

p.s What a poor showing for DJR this afternoon :( Hopefully Sunday can be a different story.

[cooper1117]

You may have to get a pic of it crashed. Just heard the back end has been shortened...

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s230/cooper1117/ oct2009506Large.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s230/cooper1117/ oct2009859Large.jpg

I wasn't watching and not quick enough to get a good shot when the truck came around!!

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s230/cooper1117/ oct2009542Large.jpg

[pitcrew]

Was there a special announcement or any other gossip?