Except Matthew Wilson. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
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Except Matthew Wilson. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
In the process of updating all the spectating diagrams, old ones linked to Ticketek are now out dated. The new diagrams have some improved spectating too, with a cross over added to GRACES and larger spectating area for RED RANGE. I will link the site here when done, not a quick job with the amount of links..
I'm not sure what you mean? Where I live its about another hours inland from the inland WRC stages and its even colder here. Just sayingQuote:
Originally Posted by Wim_Impreza
That's taken a little longer than I imagined, but all the new spectating diagrams are added and descriptions changed. Most notable are the crossovers added on Plum Pudding (it was already a great location), and Graces. Grace enthusiast point now allows much better viewing from three areas instead of the the original one hillside. Check out the site if your trying to make a decision on which tickets to purchase, or have an interest in the improved spectating.
Really happy to see these changes, as I have discussed the most important changes that spectators would benefit from with everyone involved in the guide/recce. My emails to organisers feel as though they fall off a cliff, but three of the suggestions have now become reality. Great to see them actively improving spectating. Maybe they do take comments onboard, or had these plans up their sleeve? Either way, a win for all fans with last minute improvements.
Rally Spectator | WRC Australia Fans Spectating Guide by Motorsport Photography
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...t/RSScreen.jpg
For the other version using Google Maps, go here https://bitly.com/wrc_australia_fans_spectator_guide
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...eVersionRS.jpg
Other than that, long range forecast for rain is now LOW!!
That's a superb website for spectators/photographers, certainly puts the Rally GB Spectator information to shame.
I appreciate the feedback. I did some research, but stopped after I found little in the way of documents to assist the fans. I found some great documents for media, and I assisted with the media guide this year. So I figured, why not do that for everyone?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fly_Half
I travel too, maybe an opportunity to get together with some like minded people and do NZ? Graeme?
Hmmmm, why not! NZ would be good to cover in the same way.Quote:
Originally Posted by MSP AU
okay, now we just need investors haha
How much?
Also, silly question - should I expect to drive with caution due to Kangaroo's during the rally? Or was that only a West Australian thing?
In NZ it was more like Rabbits and Birds... but still...
No idea how much it's worth, cost of visiting 6 or 7 times has been around $2000. But the amount of time invested is too large to put a figure on.Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
Early morning and dusk is always a time to take caution on the roads, and be on the lookout for wildlife. Most of the driving around the area is in daylight, and speeds are going to be fairly low. I wouldn't worry to much, just keep an eye out. And take insurance out on your hire car.
Most likely to come across Eastern Grey Kangaroos and a variety of Wallabies. I personally have hit an Eastern Grey Kangaroo in the past on the Nymboida, just north of the rally area. It was at dusk and with forests right up to the winding mountain roads, there was no way to avoid the incident but thankfully I was driving cautiously at a lower speed. So there was just a scratch on the Lancer, but not so good for the roo.Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
So I would exercise regular normal caution on the mountain roads on the lookout for all animals. Also be wary of lizards who may try to sun themselves in the clearings created by the roads.
Yeah but you aimed for the roo, trying to get some good Kangaroo Steaks :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Livewireshock
Worst thing to hit is an Emu, they go straight over the bonnet, thru the windscreen and out the back window leaving the inside of the car full of blood and feathers.
Ray
Also watch out for drop bears!!!! :D
Yeah I heard they were quite bad around Coff's. I'll give $100 to anyone who can bring a Drop Bear pelt to the service park.Quote:
Originally Posted by Datto1600
Ray
The snakes and spiders are really bad this year too!! :D
I suppose you are going to have the sharks attacking the cars during the beach front Super Special too!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Datto1600
:) Good one!!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Livewireshock
Only the Gummy Sharks!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Livewireshock
Although any White Pointers on the beach would be more than welcomed. You might even include them into your pacenotes Ray!Quote:
Originally Posted by raybak
Haha, was seriously about to mention white pointers!! "Caution White Pointers"
Well certain 'White Pointers' on the beach can be a serious distraction to driving at anytime you go up and down the coast.Quote:
Originally Posted by 6789
So it goes 5L ! White Pointers 6R crash!!
Only so you can get out and look more closely at them. Maybe call an extra long cut, in order to get closer.Quote:
Originally Posted by raybak
On a more serious note and getting back to rallying. The ARC entries have been released for this event.
2011-Coffs-Coast-Forest-Rally-Official-Entry-List
Wow..
This is honestly the LAST time I am ever coming to Australia for a rally.. The past two events have been nothing but constant issues and hassles.
My ticket to the event has not arrived, despite ordering it the day they came out over two months ago. I fly out to Australia on Saturday, so I sent an email to Ticketek asking what is going on, where is my ticket..
Their 'generic' response..
Thank you for contacting Ticketek.
We expect tickets for this event to be dispatched within the next two to three days.
If you have not received your tickets after this time or within 14 days prior to the event, please contact us again.
F**ken morons.. Its amazing how this event has so much potential to be great, but certain management and partners just let the whole thing down.
Run WRC NZ every year I say, whats going to happen when you have no ticket?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dingardo
WHY they use Ticketek??? No idea, but post to their facebook page (Rally Australia) and ask what they can do for you. I'm confident that you will be looked after, and it's disappointing to see a rally that can be a success talked down because they continue to work with a company that clearly has no idea about rally ticketing. And a company that appear to have not addressed the issues in 2009.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dingardo
Remember ticketek have a place to post your frustrations to. https://www.facebook.com/TicketekAustralia
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Originally Posted by Dingardo
It comes from the Ticketek management have misunderstood the concept of rallying. That it is not in one single venue, with all the action happening at a single time. Unlike the usual concerts, football and other sporting matches, the whole nature of rally spectating it different. With people wanting to go from spectator point to spectator point, meandering over 100's of kilometres across the countryside. They have mishandled the whole process and the means of dealing with it, leaving Rally Australia coping a lot of the flak, which is unfair because it is the contracted agents (Ticketek) responsibility.
Rally Australia have said that all tickets were posted on August 24th, so hopefully it will not be too far away for you.
Wouldn't the organisers advise Ticketek on what kind of tickets to sell? To me I still hold the rally organisers totally responsible for such I stupid way of doing it.
Sell one ticket for all stages, (NZ gold pass $95NZ)
or
Sell tickets for each day,
or
Sell tickets for one stage.
How hard is that???
With all the money they make from there rip off event they can take a trip to NZ and see how to run a real rally!!
I completely agree. Rally Australia had rally tickets so I don't see why ticketek would have a say in it. I can't remember who did the ticketing in Perth but Ticketmaster springs to mind for some reason.Quote:
Originally Posted by Datto1600
Ticketmaster Telstra Rally Australia 2006Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
You were right about Ticketmaster running the ticketing for the rally when it was in Perth. However, Geoff Jones (CEO of Ticketek) is (or at least was) a member of the Rally Australia board. So that is why Ticketek provide the service for this event on the East Coast.
TBH why they didn't just transport the event from WA and run it exactly the same in the East I will never know. Rally Australia was always getting voted as one of the best events......Quote:
Originally Posted by Livewireshock
The first time the rally was held on the east coast there were a large number of volunteers who flew over to work on Rally Aus on east coast! Not sure if it's again this year bit the people who worked on it in the west must have really loved it with a passion they just had to go over!
and when will be published the wrc entry list ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Livewireshock
http://www.rallyaustralia.com/wp-con...ist-9-8-11.pdfQuote:
Originally Posted by vino_93
Raikkonen won't start.
Poor entry list.
Yeah, looks like they got the listing wrong :DQuote:
Originally Posted by tolis
Hows it going anyway, Tolis? Havent seen you posting here much!
Always was going to be poor Barreis, we are running a non-FIA formula in the ARC which makes it pointless for people to run N4 cars as you get smashed. Plus control tyres of Kumho are another limiting factor, as they aren't close to the quality of Michelins. If the event was marketed better, and the ARC was FIA relevant, there would be a stack more cars. Oh well, it'll be probably permanently going back to New Zealand for good for the next decade ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
We can only hope so!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mitch555
It says a lot when an Aussie says this. The Kiwi's just seem to get rallying a but bitter (jist trying out my Kiwi eccent :p ) than Australians do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Datto1600