Wrc Rally Australia 2011

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Originally Posted by 6789

Yeah I'd say you'd get in trouble if they caught you. Could always go to a finish control and try and get in. There's not one spectator point on the power stage, tv coverage is going to look like no spectators at the whole rally.

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If your wanting to walk in at a finish, then volunteering on the event may give you some opportunity to do so. Especially the stages held in the forestry areas, as the day/s you aren't assisting you will be dressed in officials uniform. In 2009 they did allow some people to walk into stage from the finish control, all depends on who you get on the day. Having a spectator pass, wearing officials clothing, and acting politely can go a long way. But I would hate to rely on not buying a ticket and expecting to see much at all.

Such a shame to see no spectating on power stage, this is something that has me lost for words...

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Originally Posted by raybak

I'm only a maybe on competing now. Have had to pull the pin on Rally SA due to illness. Hopefully I'll be ok to run.

Ray

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Hope to see you at coffs Ray, take care.
nigel

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Originally Posted by 6789

That's pretty poor. What about shakedown? Thats whereypu see more than anything

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Nothing concrete on shakedown as yet...

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Originally Posted by Dingardo

I bought an enthusiast ticket, and now I am a little annoyed they have limited the locations even more. Really wanted to go to Plum Pudding, but now I can't as the ticket I originally purchased no longer includes this.
Stupid move by Ticketek to release tickets, and then later on restrict the already purchased tickets even further.

This just makes RallyNZ so much more appealing and just better.. you either buy a gold pass for the entire event, or individual day tickets. No confusing people by offering hundreds of different ticket options. When I came over in 2009 for Rally Aus, I thought the ticketing as a bit stupid however this year it is just insanity. In 09 you could pick an 'additional' spectator point, which in my opnion was actually quite good. You could see the cars for a good while and there was decent room. Now they're limiting which areas you can go to?? This is a rally... not a concert!

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Wait to see my recommendations, and then see what ticketek can do about changing your ticket. They have made changes to their menu when purchasing tickets, so I don't see any reason why you cannot argue for a change or refund.

Good point about NZ, it rocks as an event and the relaxed officials make for an awesome experience. The open stages make spectating easy too, as you see the cars from a long way away. Rally Australia has some good spectating, it's just the ticketing that is screwing it up at the moment.

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Originally Posted by MSP AU

It's not cheap, but you could be selective with you ticket rather than buying a super pass. I will list the best sites, and you could just make the purchases of those tickets for minimum cost.

In regard to viewing without a ticket, not recommended. The rally is held in forestry areas and some shire roads on Friday and Sunday, and the access roads will most likely be monitored. On saturday the event is held entirely on shire roads, and trespassing on private properties would reflect badly on the event. The rally is lucky to be using these roads, and upsetting locals by wandering into their properties is likely to get you in trouble but more importantly, it would make it hard to run the event again in these areas. The main spectator point on the saturday is really great viewing, with a clear view of them for some distance.

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Cheers mate I'll wait with interest. Though having registered spectator points does heaps for risk assessment, it is going to be lame on TV when most of the time you will see no fans about. Looks like it's going to be hard pressed to top WA and NZ spectator wise. At least my accommodation overlooks the super special ;) I might as well chat to Rally Australia about doing a road closure if they've still got spots left.

Hey Mitch, what accomodation is that? I'm still to book mine, just been trying to find some decent places.

Hey Dingardo,

I'm actually not sure as I'm heading up with a rally team who booked the accommodation, buts I know it's a house :P. At this current time, google, google maps, wotif are probably your best friends. Sawtell, Nambucca Heads and Woolgoolga are other decent sized towns around where the rally is. Nambucca Heads is only near day 2, whilst Woolgoolga is closer to day 1 & 3.

Check the rally guide out as well - http://www.rallyaustralia.com/wp-con...ly-Guide-1.pdf

If you get really desperate try Bellingen. Checkou the Rally Australia fb page, there was a place in Coffs with vacancies still. We booked our accom as soon as the dateswere announced. Full off peak prices :) . MSP_AU has been more helpful than officials. Thanks mate!

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Originally Posted by 6789

If you get really desperate try Bellingen. Checkou the Rally Australia fb page, there was a place in Coffs with vacancies still. We booked our accom as soon as the dateswere announced. Full off peak prices :) . MSP_AU has been more helpful than officials. Thanks mate!

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Thanks ;) Just waiting to hear back after sending my spectator review off last week and then I will post in a new thread. Hoping they are delaying while they add a spectator point to the power stage for me to review..haha I can only dream.

I need accomm in Coffs Harbour....