Who's going to Bathurst 24 Hour

D.R.T. · 9 Jul 2002, 13:00 (Ref:330157)

I was planning to make the trip to Mountain this year for the 24 Hour. Just wondering who else was planning to head up. Just an idea, I was dreaming about a 10/10 pavilion or tent where everyone from this forum could get together for a bit.

hoonboyz · 9 Jul 2002, 13:11 (Ref:330167)

I'll be there
as an official no less

racer69 · 9 Jul 2002, 13:34 (Ref:330179)

I'll definatly be there, as a spectator

petrolheader · 9 Jul 2002, 13:51 (Ref:330189)

It,s going to be a great event.Expect to see at least 20 foreign teams.
The Bathurst 24 hour website will be up and running tomorrow in its own right at www.bathurst24hr.com.
A major press function is happening in Sydney at the opera house on wednesday 17th July.
All this according to my mate who,s in the know!!

StuiE · 9 Jul 2002, 13:56 (Ref:330191)

someone want to give me tickets for a plane trip and the race?

Flaggie · 9 Jul 2002, 22:10 (Ref:330584)

Nah, cant get the time off...

Crash Test · 9 Jul 2002, 23:11 (Ref:330618)

Nah, Noosa Hillclimb is on the same weekend- kind of commited to that with work etc... and besides, it's a fairly fantastic event in its own right.

mac · 9 Jul 2002, 23:43 (Ref:330635)

I don't know yet. I'll be trying to work something out.

PEPSI · 9 Jul 2002, 23:45 (Ref:330636)

I will probably end up going but depends on a) our soon to be born child, b) state of mind of mother of said baby and c) how many friends are involved.

Would be good to team up and heckle the commentary over 24 hours (couldn't be easy to keep up the enthusiasm/interest over that length of time) and perhaps have a brew or two!

NME · 9 Jul 2002, 23:52 (Ref:330638)

Gday guys ... i am trying to raise a budget in order to be there but ... in the black stuff.

I am not racing a full season this year, but i am just trying my best to raise the money.

So ... if i have the chance to meet you guys ... i will for sure be in a very good mood !!!
Cheers.

mac · 10 Jul 2002, 00:31 (Ref:330653)

I'd love to see you out here NME - RACING! If you can, it would be a treat. You will absolutely love the track.

mtpanorama · 10 Jul 2002, 03:17 (Ref:330700)

I will definately be going. I have already booked a few days off work so i can make the long journey to the mount

. It looks like i will be a crew member for a team if all things go well. If not i will be spectating.

DAVID PATERSON · 12 Jul 2002, 12:53 (Ref:332613)

Sadly, I will not be there, when I get home from the V8 Bathurst 1000, i will be fresh out of annual leave and busily trying to save up more for a Mexican tour in March.

NME, welcome to the forum and make sure you also pop across to the racer's forum and tell us about you, your car and your exploits.

elephino · 15 Jul 2002, 12:36 (Ref:334208)

I don't know if I'm going yet. Depends on a multitude of things. Might go up on Sunday for the day if I get bored.

Matt H · 15 Jul 2002, 12:57 (Ref:334232)

Yo all

ill be there as an official. still not sure how they will rotate us but im sure they will work it out.

Most likely doing communications...

cheerss

MAtt

DNQ · 16 Jul 2002, 09:03 (Ref:334792)

No chance, too far away, during exam time etc, plus I want to go to the Noosa Hillclimb too, because I missed it last time.

Amaroo Park · 16 Jul 2002, 10:52 (Ref:334844)

I will be going up there to either crew (If I can find a team) or to watch

gmontrack · 16 Jul 2002, 11:12 (Ref:334868)

I will be there running a car. I have a small crew but are always looking for some extra poeple(with some idea of which end of a wheel brace to hold on too)to help out over the 24hrs. Leave a message in the P.M's

elephino · 16 Jul 2002, 11:16 (Ref:334873)

Hang on, I know this one. It's the end that isn't on the nut but is being held by one. Am I right?

PEPSI · 16 Jul 2002, 23:01 (Ref:335412)

Elphino - That's why you have a day job! *said with tongue firmly planted in cheek*

elephino · 17 Jul 2002, 10:45 (Ref:335668)

I have a day job? Maybe I should attend it once in a while...but then, motorsport keeps getting in the way.

275GTB-4 · 17 Jul 2002, 12:33 (Ref:335723)

I thought about going long and hard, but, with the four days off work for the Bathurst 1000 its too much for me. Going to Bathurst is quite a commitment any many ways (just getting there can be a chore!), what with the lack of sleep due to others partying, massive explosions, abysmal facilities etc. A 24 hour gig might be fun and a novelty just the once. I am one official who believe that organisrs could try a little harder to look after their volunteers. To be fair, what I have seen discussed in this forum is encouraging (talk of some place safe, just for marshals etc sounds good).

hoonboyz · 19 Jul 2002, 12:51 (Ref:337341)

Bathurst 24-Hour (16-17 November 2002) - potential overseas entrants

VJ Angelo, UK/Australia, BMW M Coupe
Nordauto Sport Alfa 156 (drivers Nicola Larini, Fabrizio Giovanardi, Romano Bernadoni)
Robert Brung, Germany, Nissan Skyline GT-R
Mike Newton, UK, Porsche GT3R
Mark Klein, US, Honda Integra
Graham Nash Motorsport, UK, 2 x Porsche GT3 RS
Martin Short, UK, TVR Tuscan
Ross Buckingham & Gary Ayles, UK, 2 x BTCC Alfa 156
Porsche Motorsport NZ (Lyall Williamson), 3 x Porsche GT3
Peter Seikel USA & Andrew Bagnall, NZ, Porsche GT3 RS
Sam Li, UK, Ferrari 360
Stephane Ratel Organisation, Lamborghini Super Trophy.

D.R.T. · 19 Jul 2002, 12:59 (Ref:337350)

Thats sounds really great. I really like the Porsches headed by Lyall Williamson. Also the Alfa's from the ETCC is brilliant, I really hope they make the trip, just to see those cars on track will make the whole event for me.

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