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  • sydney telstra 500@ homebush 04-06 dec

    I have never been to such event, though I know nothing about V8 but since it is almost on my backyard I am keen to go and soke up the atmosphere.

    Tickets range from 33 -150 very resonable.

    Any feedbacks ???

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Soundofav6 View Post
      I have never been to such event, though I know nothing about V8 but since it is almost on my backyard I am keen to go and soke up the atmosphere.

      Tickets range from 33 -150 very resonable.

      Any feedbacks ???
      Don't get me on my soapbox Louis, this is the event the taxpayers are forking out tens of millions of dollars for. They have been and continue chopping down hundreds of trees, tearing up median strips and generally destroying the environmental showpiece that is Sydney Olympic Park.

      Race cars belong on race tracks and Governments should look after the people not self interest groups. To hell with Nathan Rees, Ian McDonald and V8 Supercars Australia. And a special ticket to hell for the State Member for Auburn Barbara Perry, the invisible, silent woman except when advertising herself as "here to help" every week in the local paper!

      My $0.02

      Cheers

      George
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      • #4
        they will be racing around my work!

        cant wait to watch it..

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        • #5
          Take it you live nearby George?
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          • #6
            Originally posted by static1800 View Post
            Take it you live nearby George?
            Dead right! LOL And even if I didn't, I'd still oppose it on the basis of the massive amount of taxpayer funds going into the event and the rape and pillage of SOP.

            Taxpayers forked out tens of millions of dollars for a racetrack 15 minutes drive from SOP, why the hell could it not be held there?

            Anyway, when is a race on a street circuit as good as a race on a proper race circuit?

            Cheers

            George
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            • #7
              I'll be there with bells on!

              I've worked in V8 Supercars and toured with the championship... Bathurst aside, street races are by FAR the best events on the calender. Oran, the Creek, Winton, QR etc all pale in comparison to Adelaide, Indy, Hamilton and now this.

              The V8s are great to watch live, plus there will also be utes, minis, stunt crews and the Australian GT championship. Don't tell me that Porsches, Vipers, 'Vettes, Gallardos, Moslers, Ferrari and Aston Martin won't get you going!

              Personally, I love the way street circuits bring spectators up close to the action, and the concrete barriers practically amplify the sounds I love to hear.

              Cold Chisel, The Living End, Grinspoon, The Presets, Sneaky Sound System and the Potbelleez will also be live in two concerts. It works out to be less than $50 a day too, which is pretty cheap considering the show they put on.

              Politics etc aside, it's a brilliant weekend for petrolheads. I can't wait.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by VW Convert View Post
                Dead right! LOL And even if I didn't, I'd still oppose it on the basis of the massive amount of taxpayer funds going into the event and the rape and pillage of SOP.

                Taxpayers forked out tens of millions of dollars for a racetrack 15 minutes drive from SOP, why the hell could it not be held there?

                Anyway, when is a race on a street circuit as good as a race on a proper race circuit?

                Cheers

                George
                What racetrack is 15minutes drive from Olympic park?

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                • #9
                  The only other tracks in Sydney are Eastern Creek and Oran Park.
                  76 MkI 3 door - daily drive/project - 1.8 5speed
                  76 MkI 3 door swallowtail - 16v track car
                  76 MkI 3 door "long term" project

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by SoVeReIgN View Post
                    What racetrack is 15minutes drive from Olympic park?
                    Eastern Creek

                    Cheers

                    George
                    06 Jetta 2.0TFSI Killed by a Lexus!
                    09 Eos 2.0TSI DSG Loved this car but has now gone to a new home!!
                    14 EOS 2.0 TSI has arrived!

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Mr Messy View Post
                      I'll be there with bells on!

                      I've worked in V8 Supercars and toured with the championship... Bathurst aside, street races are by FAR the best events on the calender. Oran, the Creek, Winton, QR etc all pale in comparison to Adelaide, Indy, Hamilton and now this.

                      The V8s are great to watch live, plus there will also be utes, minis, stunt crews and the Australian GT championship. Don't tell me that Porsches, Vipers, 'Vettes, Gallardos, Moslers, Ferrari and Aston Martin won't get you going!

                      Personally, I love the way street circuits bring spectators up close to the action, and the concrete barriers practically amplify the sounds I love to hear.

                      Cold Chisel, The Living End, Grinspoon, The Presets, Sneaky Sound System and the Potbelleez will also be live in two concerts. It works out to be less than $50 a day too, which is pretty cheap considering the show they put on.

                      Politics etc aside, it's a brilliant weekend for petrolheads. I can't wait.
                      Wonder how the residents of Sutherland Shire would react to their streets, parklands and trees being destroyed for a motor race? Not to mention the months of traffic disruptions or the noise in a residential area.

                      Cheers

                      George
                      06 Jetta 2.0TFSI Killed by a Lexus!
                      09 Eos 2.0TSI DSG Loved this car but has now gone to a new home!!
                      14 EOS 2.0 TSI has arrived!

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by VW Convert View Post
                        Eastern Creek

                        Cheers

                        George
                        15 mins from Olympic park? LOL maybe by plane.

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                        • #13
                          Hey George! Swap you accomodation for the weekend mate!! I would love to get up there to see the spectacle.
                          Adelaide was a great circuit to go to, and the V8 meeting there would run second to Bathust.
                          I realise there are a lot of V8 Supercar haters on here but to me racing is racing and I find the closer it is the better.
                          Geez,I have even managed to stay awake a couple of times while watching F1 this year...
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by SoVeReIgN View Post
                            15 mins from Olympic park? LOL maybe by plane.
                            Via the M4 access from SOP via Hill Rd, 15-20 minutes max, done it many times.

                            Cheers

                            George
                            06 Jetta 2.0TFSI Killed by a Lexus!
                            09 Eos 2.0TSI DSG Loved this car but has now gone to a new home!!
                            14 EOS 2.0 TSI has arrived!

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by gtimk5 View Post
                              Hey George! Swap you accomodation for the weekend mate!! I would love to get up there to see the spectacle.
                              Adelaide was a great circuit to go to, and the V8 meeting there would run second to Bathust.
                              I realise there are a lot of V8 Supercar haters on here but to me racing is racing and I find the closer it is the better.
                              Geez,I have even managed to stay awake a couple of times while watching F1 this year...
                              Hey Andrew,

                              Starting a new job in a couple of weeks, based in SOP area incidentally so won't be able to get time off at the time the race is on. Missus is talking about taking a trip to Tassie Xmas/ New Year if my new employer closes down for the break. Hope we can catch up again of it happens.

                              I'm not a V8 supercar hater, just hate the desecration of the park and the expenditure of public money on car racing instead of necessities like hospitals, schools, public transport etc. while the purpose built facility stands idle.

                              Cheers

                              George
                              06 Jetta 2.0TFSI Killed by a Lexus!
                              09 Eos 2.0TSI DSG Loved this car but has now gone to a new home!!
                              14 EOS 2.0 TSI has arrived!

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