Wrc Rally Australia 2011

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Originally Posted by 6789

Yeah I'd day you would be fine. Normally all done by mid afternoon. I'll check the powerstage time

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Apparently live coverage on ONE HD from 2-5pm... So hope nothing will be really "Live" hah

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Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1

Any ideas for stage times/start/finish?

I want to catch a flight on Sunday at 4.20pm local time out of CH..... think the rally will be done by the afternoon? Not fussed about podium... rather get winner stage end :D

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Powerstage will begin at 15:30, which would be too late for you as you would need to be at the airport by around this time. Even if you left the Powerstage as the first car started, you would not be able to drive back to the airport (at least, legally) in time. If you were lucky you would catch only the first few cars, but not the rally leaders due to the reverse running order format.

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Originally Posted by Livewireshock

Trust me, in Australia, our hands are tied about spectators freedom of movement. It is in fact often more of a hindrance, having to organise set spectator points and patrolling other areas for unauthorised spectating. In many ways these set points are an extra cost burden to set up and control rather than a money making venture. In this country we are hampered by insurance company demands and nanny state health and safety concerns. Too many knee jerk reactions to past incidences have seen more and more regulation and policy demands on this sport. Alas common sense of the average fan can no longer be trusted and we must make do with the situation we have despite whether or not we like it.

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Definitely. IIRC some spectator in WA got hit by a rock in the head and the rest is history. Also, I don't really feel that a lot of Australians really get rallying and quite understand the dynamics of a corner and what a car could potentially do. Can't remember which year (it was the year the Fabia debuted in Australia), but there was a spectator point set up on the outside of a fairly quick corner and I was talking to a few people at the point who thought it was clearly a stupid place to stand, anyway long story short the WRCars ran wider and wider on the corner so the spectators thankfully got moved on and by the time the group N's came through the little bank on the outside which was helping to keep the cars on the road got worn away and the cars were now getting dangerously close to where the people were standing previously. Anyone who really knew rallying would never have put a spectator point there, it was that obvious.

When I went to NZ the spectator areas were MUCH better and much more safely laid out. It really was win win, you got to see more and you were safer.

Having been to Finland you really do notice how many people in Australia simply don't "get" rallying.

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Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1

NZ best Daniel! But I'm still excite for this year!

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And if I'm honest the New Zealanders are nicer, friendler people too! I say this as an Australian too! :)

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Originally Posted by Livewireshock

Powerstage will begin at 15:30, which would be too late for you as you would need to be at the airport by around this time. Even if you left the Powerstage as the first car started, you would not be able to drive back to the airport (at least, legally) in time. If you were lucky you would catch only the first few cars, but not the rally leaders due to the reverse running order format.

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I leave Monday, it is!! Not missing the final stage!!

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Originally Posted by Daniel

And if I'm honest the New Zealanders are nicer, friendler people too! I say this as an Australian too! :)

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Amen, extremely nice to foreigners!

I have heard about the rock incident before, hopefully we will be able to enjoy the rally as spectators.

Fan built website created by forum member - MSP AU, about spectator access to Rally Australia. It includes many 360 degree panoramas, photos, maps and directions to help people navigate the various ticket options and what to expect at each site. Updates happening as planned improvements to the spectator areas are made.

RallySpectator.com.au

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Originally Posted by Livewireshock

Fan built website created by forum member - MSP AU, about spectator access to Rally Australia. It includes many 360 degree panoramas, photos, maps and directions to help people navigate the various ticket options and what to expect at each site. Updates happening as planned improvements to the spectator areas are made.

RallySpectator.com.au

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i must say this is THE BEST fan made rally guide ever...

the person who put all this work together is a fine example for the human race to follow.

THANK YOU.

(now put a gun in his head and force him to do the same for the other 11 rounds)

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Originally Posted by Livewireshock

Fan built website created by forum member - MSP AU, about spectator access to Rally Australia. It includes many 360 degree panoramas, photos, maps and directions to help people navigate the various ticket options and what to expect at each site. Updates happening as planned improvements to the spectator areas are made.

RallySpectator.com.au

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Thanks for posting Graeme. A team effort, thank you for all your contributions and help on the recce, maps and ideas.

I recommend fans sign up to the newsletter, more updates on the way..

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Originally Posted by 6789

There will be ridiculous numbers of Police, the law which allows the WRC event in Aus only states that Police can ask you to move to a safe area. But they would probably try and arrest you for trespassing. It's crazy man.

Theres only 3 spectator points per day, and you need a different ticket to go to each point. Which would get expensive very quickly to go to all points. Some spectator points are on the same stage as well..

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Ridiculous......How not to run a Rally!!