The Official 2009 Australian GP Thread *spoilers*
Posted by BAR#10
Now we're talking, guys
On topic of Melbourne's race, bad financial news, look bellow or click on the link
[afp.google.com]
MELBOURNE (AFP) — This year's Australian Formula One Grand Prix lost a record 40 million dollars (27 million US dollars), the Victorian state government said Friday.
The blowout in the cost of staging the government-backed race comes just months after a deal was reached to continue hosting the event around the Albert Park street circuit.
Premier John Brumby said that while the economic benefits of the race were significant he refused to say at what point the event would become financially unsustainable.
Damn, I love Melbourne race, hopefully money will be there in the future?
Who of the Australians on the forum has been to the race, which one, what was your experience?
GPGSL career;
Current team: Team ShadowSubaru, Previous teams: MPR, Minardi
starts:100 Wins: 12, Podiums: 34, Fastest Laps: 14, poles: 12 Points: 708
winner of Belgian GP (s1), Australian GP (s1), Canadian GP (S1), Brazilian GP(s4, s5), Hungarian GP(s3), Italian GP(s3), French GP (s5,s7), Monaco GP (s4) and USA GP
On topic of Melbourne's race, bad financial news, look bellow or click on the link
[afp.google.com]
MELBOURNE (AFP) — This year's Australian Formula One Grand Prix lost a record 40 million dollars (27 million US dollars), the Victorian state government said Friday.
The blowout in the cost of staging the government-backed race comes just months after a deal was reached to continue hosting the event around the Albert Park street circuit.
Premier John Brumby said that while the economic benefits of the race were significant he refused to say at what point the event would become financially unsustainable.
Damn, I love Melbourne race, hopefully money will be there in the future?
Who of the Australians on the forum has been to the race, which one, what was your experience?
GPGSL career;
Current team: Team ShadowSubaru, Previous teams: MPR, Minardi
starts:100 Wins: 12, Podiums: 34, Fastest Laps: 14, poles: 12 Points: 708
winner of Belgian GP (s1), Australian GP (s1), Canadian GP (S1), Brazilian GP(s4, s5), Hungarian GP(s3), Italian GP(s3), French GP (s5,s7), Monaco GP (s4) and USA GP
gareth Wrote:
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> I went this year and it was ****ing HOT!!!!!!
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> Good fun though
The hottest Australian GP ever, was it not? Something like 38C on race day.
In freezing Scotland I was jealous, I can tell ya!
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> I went this year and it was ****ing HOT!!!!!!
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> Good fun though
The hottest Australian GP ever, was it not? Something like 38C on race day.
In freezing Scotland I was jealous, I can tell ya!
RE the bad financial situation - Damn credit crunch 
BAR#10 Wrote:
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Are there any video walls there, if not how did you follow the race?
Anyone had mobile TV or such?
Tell me about the prices, do they go super high, do they take your drinks, food away, when you enter the area?
What was the price for the ticket, got any autographs, have you met sisters Minogue ?...
You know the usual...
Yup, we had a video screen on the other side of the track directly across from us whch was great.
Prices were what you'd expect for an event, although pre-mixed alcohol was expensive but beer was ok. You could bring your own food and drink in, but no alcohol though.
Can't remember what we paid for the tickets, but we only got Genral Admission so it wasn't too bad. If you're going (and I imagine it's the same for any GP), definitely go on the Saturday to do all the side attractions and things - we did the pitstop challeneges for both F1 and V8s which was good fun, photos with the ING girls etc because the crowd just about trebled on race day so no chance of doing anything then.
They had water trucks cruising around the golf course out the back spraying water for people, it was hilarious watching people crowd around the back of it and follow it around trying to cool off!
No autographs or anything, but did spend some time in the V8 paddock just as they were all coming back after a race which was good. No Minogues either unfortunately
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/24/2008 11:10PM by gareth.
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Are there any video walls there, if not how did you follow the race?
Anyone had mobile TV or such?
Tell me about the prices, do they go super high, do they take your drinks, food away, when you enter the area?
What was the price for the ticket, got any autographs, have you met sisters Minogue ?...
You know the usual...
Yup, we had a video screen on the other side of the track directly across from us whch was great.
Prices were what you'd expect for an event, although pre-mixed alcohol was expensive but beer was ok. You could bring your own food and drink in, but no alcohol though.
Can't remember what we paid for the tickets, but we only got Genral Admission so it wasn't too bad. If you're going (and I imagine it's the same for any GP), definitely go on the Saturday to do all the side attractions and things - we did the pitstop challeneges for both F1 and V8s which was good fun, photos with the ING girls etc because the crowd just about trebled on race day so no chance of doing anything then.
They had water trucks cruising around the golf course out the back spraying water for people, it was hilarious watching people crowd around the back of it and follow it around trying to cool off!
No autographs or anything, but did spend some time in the V8 paddock just as they were all coming back after a race which was good. No Minogues either unfortunately
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/24/2008 11:10PM by gareth.
I think it was actually 41. I was at turn 8, which is really good there, just at the exit of 8, so you can hear them accelerate past you, and hear them downshifting into 7/8.
I hope they dont run out of water next year!
not good about the loss of profit though -
2013 - Nando must come through..
I hope they dont run out of water next year!
not good about the loss of profit though -
Think you can stretch it out till 27th March.
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yes, it was extremely hot this year!
ticket price was reasonable, there were some great general admission spots as well if you wanted them (such as the exit of T2 where i watched saturday practice)
yes, you can get autographs with a general admission ticket, all you have to do is go around the back of the pit building at the end or start of the day. this year i got about 25 autographs in all, which was superb!
should i list them all now, maybe one per day?
X (@ed24f1)
ticket price was reasonable, there were some great general admission spots as well if you wanted them (such as the exit of T2 where i watched saturday practice)
yes, you can get autographs with a general admission ticket, all you have to do is go around the back of the pit building at the end or start of the day. this year i got about 25 autographs in all, which was superb!
should i list them all now, maybe one per day?
X (@ed24f1)
If you taken any photos guys, this is where you should post them too!
Race start of 2008 Melbourne race, taken by someone at the start finish line
/Ed, maybe one a week, with a description and history of person who gave you autograph. It could be your section, column if you will:D
//Jethro, where' s that 10 pounds?
///Thanks, Mal, that's the spirit.
//// Oh, in case it was a question if I think we can strech it till March 27th? Who knows, let's see what happens.
/////The dot instead of question mark at the end of mortal's sentence seemed as he was thinking, that we can, but it can also be a question:D
GPGSL career;
Current team: Team ShadowSubaru, Previous teams: MPR, Minardi
starts:100 Wins: 12, Podiums: 34, Fastest Laps: 14, poles: 12 Points: 708
winner of Belgian GP (s1), Australian GP (s1), Canadian GP (S1), Brazilian GP(s4, s5), Hungarian GP(s3), Italian GP(s3), French GP (s5,s7), Monaco GP (s4) and USA GP
Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 11/25/2008 08:07PM by BAR#10.
Race start of 2008 Melbourne race, taken by someone at the start finish line
/Ed, maybe one a week, with a description and history of person who gave you autograph. It could be your section, column if you will:D
//Jethro, where' s that 10 pounds?
///Thanks, Mal, that's the spirit.
//// Oh, in case it was a question if I think we can strech it till March 27th? Who knows, let's see what happens.
/////The dot instead of question mark at the end of mortal's sentence seemed as he was thinking, that we can, but it can also be a question:D
GPGSL career;
Current team: Team ShadowSubaru, Previous teams: MPR, Minardi
starts:100 Wins: 12, Podiums: 34, Fastest Laps: 14, poles: 12 Points: 708
winner of Belgian GP (s1), Australian GP (s1), Canadian GP (S1), Brazilian GP(s4, s5), Hungarian GP(s3), Italian GP(s3), French GP (s5,s7), Monaco GP (s4) and USA GP
Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 11/25/2008 08:07PM by BAR#10.
no news....nothing....zip
SAMF1 Wrote:
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> no news....nothing....zip
Since the latest news was that Melbourne has problems with money,and suffered 27 million USD loss, no news is - good news
GPGSL career;
Current team: Team ShadowSubaru, Previous teams: MPR, Minardi
starts:100 Wins: 12, Podiums: 34, Fastest Laps: 14, poles: 12 Points: 708
winner of Belgian GP (s1), Australian GP (s1), Canadian GP (S1), Brazilian GP(s4, s5), Hungarian GP(s3), Italian GP(s3), French GP (s5,s7), Monaco GP (s4) and USA GP
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 11/25/2008 05:55PM by BAR#10.
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> no news....nothing....zip
Since the latest news was that Melbourne has problems with money,and suffered 27 million USD loss, no news is - good news
GPGSL career;
Current team: Team ShadowSubaru, Previous teams: MPR, Minardi
starts:100 Wins: 12, Podiums: 34, Fastest Laps: 14, poles: 12 Points: 708
winner of Belgian GP (s1), Australian GP (s1), Canadian GP (S1), Brazilian GP(s4, s5), Hungarian GP(s3), Italian GP(s3), French GP (s5,s7), Monaco GP (s4) and USA GP
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 11/25/2008 05:55PM by BAR#10.
gareth Wrote:
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> No Minogues
> either unfortunately
Stay away from Kylie!
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> No Minogues
> either unfortunately
Stay away from Kylie!
Guimengo Wrote:
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> Stay away from Kylie!
I much prefer Kylie to Danni
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> Stay away from Kylie!
I much prefer Kylie to Danni
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