Wrc Rally Australia 2011

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7th August 2011, 12:42
GigiGalliNo1

I'd 100% sleep out on a stage if I could!!!
7th August 2011, 13:17
Datto1600

Quote:

Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1

Honestly, give Rally Aus a miss and definatly do an go to Rally NZ worth every penny as a spectator! Even better then Perth in the old days and if everyone is complaining about this year, prices and spectator points! I've heard you won't be able to leave the stages during the day I say screw it. I'm still going as I'll be working ;) (photographing)

Cheers Mate,
You've made my mind up for me, NZ 2012 here I come!!! :)

Looking forward to your pictures too! :)
8th August 2011, 09:16
6789

Quote:

Originally Posted by Datto1600

Cheers Mate,
You've made my mind up for me, NZ 2012 here I come!!! :)

Looking forward to your pictures too! :)

And Finalnd!!
8th August 2011, 10:53
raybak

Entry sent last week. We'll be doing the ARC part of the event.

Ray
8th August 2011, 12:55
GigiGalliNo1

RayBak, let me know what number you Guys will be and I'll stick around late on a few stages to snap you. :)
8th August 2011, 12:58
GigiGalliNo1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Datto1600

Cheers Mate,
You've made my mind up for me, NZ 2012 here I come!!! :)

Looking forward to your pictures too! :)

Don't hold me to it if they cancel NZ in 2012 and you Miss out but NZ is worth the wait! Issues with stage access for Aus this year, doesn't sound good to me for spectators!!! Grrrrr
9th August 2011, 03:00
Camelopard

Quote:

Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1

Don't hold me to it if they cancel NZ in 2012 and you Miss out but NZ is worth the wait! Issues with stage access for Aus this year, doesn't sound good to me for spectators!!! Grrrrr

I've pretty much decided to give it a miss, I didn't enjoy the access (lack of!) to the event in 2009 and figure this year will just as bad. I'll go to Otago classic and NZ WRC next year.
9th August 2011, 05:29
6789

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Originally Posted by Camelopard

I've pretty much decided to give it a miss, I didn't enjoy the access (lack of!) to the event in 2009 and figure this year will just as bad. I'll go to Otago classic and NZ WRC next year.

Its going to be just as bad if not worse.. The only reason we're still going is because we have private land access on the Sat and for Shakedown
9th August 2011, 06:02
Camelopard

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Originally Posted by 6789

Its going to be just as bad if not worse.. The only reason we're still going is because we have private land access on the Sat and for Shakedown

Hmmmm, any chance of 1 hangeron for the shakedown? :)
9th August 2011, 07:03
Dingardo

I am only going because I want to see the new WRC cars. Was planning to go to Argentina, but couldn't save up enough money in time..

Did tell myself I wouldn't go back after Aus 09, but the temptation that is the WRC is too great :P Can't wait for NZ next year though! Will be nice and wet and cold!
9th August 2011, 07:54
Datto1600

Well there is no way I'm going after hearing you will be locked into stages!! As much as I love the WRC the whole ticket/stage access has really turned me away.

On a side note, if anyone is going would they be able to pick me up some of the drivers cards?? I can cover all the costs :D
9th August 2011, 08:00
6789

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camelopard

Hmmmm, any chance of 1 hangeron for the shakedown? :)

Yeah no worries, we will probably leave Coffs at 6:30 to 7 to get there early for the first car at 8.. Still waiting on the exact location for shakedown lol.

I shouldn't talk down our local rally, hopes its a great event!
9th August 2011, 13:35
Mitch555

Draft entry list for WRC Component out.

31 ENTRIES

http://www.rallyaustralia.com/wp-con...ist-9-8-11.pdf

I am that disappointed I am seriously reconsidering going. 7 Australians in the WRC Component, only Quinn and Reeves capable of really challenging in PWRC. Add on 15 classic and 30 ARC cars which tun the first two days, that's 76 cars.

Something tells me we won't be getting WRC back from NZ for a while since we are going down the non-FIA route...
9th August 2011, 14:03
6789

Could be the last time Solberg drives a WRC in the southern hemisphere.
9th August 2011, 14:09
bluuford

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch555

Draft entry list for WRC Component out.

31 ENTRIES

http://www.rallyaustralia.com/wp-con...ist-9-8-11.pdf

I am that disappointed I am seriously reconsidering going. 7 Australians in the WRC Component, only Quinn and Reeves capable of really challenging in PWRC. Add on 15 classic and 30 ARC cars which tun the first two days, that's 76 cars.

Something tells me we won't be getting WRC back from NZ for a while since we are going down the non-FIA route...

You have 15 WRC-s, do not cry!
9th August 2011, 16:53
pantealex

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluuford

You have 15 WRC-s, do not cry!

13 WRC´s but still better than nothing

No Östberg, shame :(
9th August 2011, 16:57
N.O.T

wasn't slowson future in the series after acropolis in jeopardy due to lack of funds ??? i wonder where he found the money to go to Oz.....probably one of the HUGE sponsors that are chasing him around payed....
9th August 2011, 17:17
focus206

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Originally Posted by pantealex

13 WRC´s but still better than nothing

No Östberg, shame :(

Yes, too bad :( I hope he will able to do the last European rounds... meanwhile in Stobart team, Novikov is nominated for points instead of Henning.
9th August 2011, 18:48
rp

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Originally Posted by focus206

Yes, too bad :( I hope he will able to do the last European rounds... meanwhile in Stobart team, Novikov is nominated for points instead of Henning.

Østberg will skip only Australia...
9th August 2011, 19:42
focus206

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Originally Posted by rp

Østberg will skip only Australia...

Is it sure? If so, good :)
9th August 2011, 20:11
rp

Quote:

Originally Posted by focus206

Is it sure? If so, good :)

Nothing is sure before the season is over, but it seems...
10th August 2011, 06:14
GigiGalliNo1

Shakedown is on the Thursday early in the day is that right?

I arrive around 3.50pm on Thursday missing Shakedown... :( I might hit the autograph show but then I tend to buy things now from the eBay with autograph cards... signed or not signed...

Also, I wouldn't mind knowing where the private land is out in the country during the rally! =)
10th August 2011, 08:59
6789

Shakedown is at 8am on Thursday - I found found the location now, about 12 mins from Coffs. Thank you Planet Marcus!! Doesn't look like the link to google maps works.. PM if you want the link
10th August 2011, 10:03
raybak

Are we going to have a meetup with all the motorsportsforum crowd before the event?

I'll be doing recce Tuesday and Wednesday, I get into Coffs on Monday night, staying down at Sawtell we have rented a house there.

We even get passes to go spectating on Sunday as the ARC only runs the 2 days.

Ray
10th August 2011, 10:56
GigiGalliNo1

Cool! We'll def catch up - anyone else? :)
10th August 2011, 11:54
grandejohn

I really don't like the ticket idea.....not familiar with, here in Greece

if in doubt flat out
10th August 2011, 12:05
Livewireshock

Catching up before the rally would be a great idea. Sometime early in the week, maybe on the wednesday or tuesday night.
10th August 2011, 12:12
6789

Wednesday night? Maybe in the service park or pub?
10th August 2011, 12:41
Livewireshock

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Originally Posted by 6789

Wednesday night? Maybe in the service park or pub?

Jetty Hotel is close to the Service Park and is not a bad pub. Big eating area there and not a bad meal.
10th August 2011, 12:49
6789

Quote:

Originally Posted by Livewireshock

Jetty Hotel is close to the Service Park and is not a bad pub. Big eating area there and not a bad meal.

Yeah I'm keen, always good to talk rally!
10th August 2011, 13:32
GigiGalliNo1

So Wed night after the SSS's eh!! =)
10th August 2011, 14:00
6789

Quote:

Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1

So Wed night after the SSS's eh!! =)

There's not SSS's on Wed, that's Thursday night I'm pretty sure? Recce Wednesday, Shakedown Thursday morning and SSS's Thursday night
10th August 2011, 14:30
GigiGalliNo1

I see I see, sorry my mistake. A Bit confused.

Def something not too late on the Thurs night as Friday morning will be an early start for all!
10th August 2011, 22:31
AP-Racing

Novikov in Stobbart for Aussy

Rally Australia
10th August 2011, 22:54
GigiGalliNo1

They say KIMI for Rally Australia too?
10th August 2011, 23:44
N.O.T

too dangerous for him to go there....only for publicity reasons and cruising but not for rallying.
11th August 2011, 08:15
Livewireshock

Shakedown will be on the southern end of the old Sherwood stage off Bucca Road. In order to appease the greenie's and other environmentalists in the area, it was decided to avoid the Sherwood Nature Reserve, cutting that stage in half. The northern half was transformed and will now be the Plum Pudding SS with the southern section used for Shakedown.

Shakedown Service Park will be at the Lower Bucca Recreational Reserve (Bucca Park). 2km west of the Sherwood Road/Bucca Road intersection. It is off the main road on the northern side, up McClellands Road. It is a good place to see many of the teams relaxed and enjoying themselves. Will need to keep an ear to the ground to see when and if the PWRC guys will use the same area earlier in the week.
11th August 2011, 13:04
6789

Awesome, we'll be spectating there. Cheeers for the info
11th August 2011, 20:35
Barreis

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandejohn

I really don't like the ticket idea.....not familiar with, here in Greece

if in doubt flat out

Agree. Next year I'm in Greece on Acropolis.
11th August 2011, 22:02
MSP AU

For some reason I have not received any notifications of replies to this thread? I have away shooting events for the past fortnight, and only just finding the time to get the fans guide published.. coming in the next few days.

Rally Guide II is on the Rally Australia website and a few other documents.
https://bitly.com/RallyAustraliaGuide2 make sure you check the website for other updated documents!
Rally Australia

I read something about people not happy to be locked into stages. It is my understanding that you will NOT be locked in, and you can leave when you like. But you will REQUIRE a ticket to be allowed into the other stages. For example, if you watch the cars at a general admission point in the morning, you can leave and travel to an enthusiast location for the afternoon competition. They are not stopping you from moving, just creating a ticketing system that avoids the majority of people chasing the cars around.

If you can afford the tickets to do so, you may find this works to your advantage, as the roads won't be blocked with people doing the same thing. It's not ideal, but something they have created to try and stop the traffic chaos of 2009.

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