Author Topic: V8's @ Bathurst 2012 , camping (Read 22305 times)

tagman · « **Reply #50 on:** September 29, 2012, 07:38:01 PM »

Would any helpful swaggers know when THE CHASE campground opens?

No info on v8 s/cars website - that I can find.

mcm72 · « **Reply #51 on:** September 29, 2012, 09:58:59 PM »

Hey Tagman.

I am not 100% sure. But I think it's either Monday or Tuesday.

It would have show on the web site when the camp site was booked.

But it no longer shows as everything is sold out.

I am booked into the paddock. And i know that's open now. I will be there Tuesday night

Cannot wait

Garry H · « **Reply #52 on:** October 02, 2012, 07:27:39 AM »

3/4 packed,
the beer is in, the firwood is on,
weather forecast looks like mostly sunny weather with a couple of frosty nights in there,
will post up some pics in a weeks time when we get back,
think the excitement level is starting to build...........
cheers all, see you on the mountain
Garry (with the Jim Beam green machine)

Jason B · « **Reply #53 on:** October 02, 2012, 08:42:34 AM »

Quote from: Garry H on October 02, 2012, 07:27:39 AM

3/4 packed,
the beer is in, the firwood is on,
weather forecast looks like mostly sunny weather with a couple of frosty nights in there,
will post up some pics in a weeks time when we get back,
think the excitement level is starting to build...........
cheers all, see you on the mountain
Garry (with the Jim Beam green machine)

Forcast is for rain and storms on race day. Typical. I am going to get my ticket today.

Regards

Jas

stu99 · « **Reply #54 on:** October 02, 2012, 10:14:03 AM »

All packed and ready to go

DannyG · « **Reply #55 on:** October 02, 2012, 11:05:42 AM »

Frosty to win this year with his car painted in the famous Moffat/Bond 1-2 colours

I am really looking forward to our annual Bathurst bash at home this year, I was loosing interest in the whole thing the last few years but this year I cant wait. For some odd reason I have had an incredibly lucky year (winning everything I enter when in the past I have never won a thing!) so I am feeling good about a FORD victory

Have fun up there all you lucky swaggers and dont forget to post heaps of pics

Jason B · « **Reply #56 on:** October 02, 2012, 12:17:08 PM »

Agree with Danny G as I am ford through and through however i always enjoy seeing Lowndes win, he is a true champion in my opinion.

I will go and get my tickets today at some stage.

Regards

Jas

Wodewick · « **Reply #57 on:** October 02, 2012, 12:40:19 PM »

The Dove is loaded, the fridge is cooling, my son flys in from The Pilbara at midnight tonight and we leave tomorrow morning. Will be in Bathurst Thurs. Can't wait.

mcm72 · « **Reply #58 on:** October 02, 2012, 01:05:47 PM »

Already on our way. The camel toe is following the D40 fantasticlly.
Just left Coonabarabran after some great lunch at the bakery there. Highly recommended !!!

Cannot wait to arrive.
Bring it on !!!!!

oldmate · « **Reply #59 on:** October 02, 2012, 01:21:41 PM »

Have fun guys!!

Jeepers Creepers · « **Reply #60 on:** October 02, 2012, 07:16:09 PM »

Maybe next year, we could have a swaggers on the mountain get together.

I've never been to the race itself, so would be willing to give it a go.

Go Team Loundes.

macca · « **Reply #61 on:** October 02, 2012, 07:49:14 PM »

All packed, leaving about five in the morning, usually go up Tuesday and stay at Lake Carcoar but driving straight through this year

Drive safely you guys and have plenty of rest stops, that motorhome last year is still fresh in my mind

GO TEAM RED

macca

mcm72 · « **Reply #62 on:** October 02, 2012, 09:49:52 PM »

Well we are here. Mostly set up. So glad to be back at the mountain. Ready to see the greatest Motorsport event on earth. From the best track on earth. Travel safe everyone.

jclures · « **Reply #63 on:** October 03, 2012, 10:01:59 AM »

I think the moderators should take this thread down,

this is just not right talking about going when I am not.

DannyG · « **Reply #64 on:** October 03, 2012, 10:08:08 AM »

Quote from: jclures on October 03, 2012, 10:01:59 AM

I think the moderators should take this thread down, this is just not right talking about going when I am not.

hahaha I agree!! I'm hating it too

Black Diamond · « **Reply #65 on:** October 03, 2012, 09:29:32 PM »

Have a good one everyone I wish i was up there as well

stu99 · « **Reply #66 on:** October 04, 2012, 09:49:58 PM »

albany_nomads · « **Reply #67 on:** October 06, 2012, 12:35:27 AM »

Hi Guys
QUESTION: Nothing to do with camping but instead to do with V8 touring car racing at Bathurst
I was at home this afternoon sitting down, turned on the TV and low a behold Bathurst time trials had started already.
I'm not a car racing fan what so ever..best bit of a car race is the beginning and the end

and don't get me started on what a waste of burning of good fuel

..I can see Ive got your attention, and a few readers bitting....just kidding...just kidding..every one to their own but yep not my cup of tea sorry.
But I do have a question
As they are flogging the crap out of these things around the mountain trying keep the beasts in a straight line, trying to trim every milli second of their laps and at the same time "CHANGING GEARS WITH A STICK SHIFT"
QUESTION:..WHY haven't these mean machines gone to paddle gear shifts on the steering wheels ..surely the reasoning cant be that it doesn't conform to the model sold to public ,..cause nothing on these machines conform to cars on the roads.
Thought may be one of you rev heads out there may have a reason or view why they stick to stick shifts and I'm sure put me in my place..
ENJOY your race..have a good time....cause that's what lifes all about
Go the Holden rodeo ..if theres one racing

Jeepers Creepers · « **Reply #68 on:** October 06, 2012, 04:40:03 AM »

Cause paddles are for pansy's and go karts.

Real men pull a stick shift.

D4D · « **Reply #69 on:** October 06, 2012, 11:09:21 AM »

I'm currently in the US and thought I'd miss Bathurst but looks like I will be able to watch it afterall

The race will be streamed live for international fans, excluding Australia and New Zealand via the Official V8 Supercars YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/V8SupercarsOfficial

albany_nomads · « **Reply #70 on:** October 06, 2012, 11:12:32 AM »

Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on October 06, 2012, 04:40:03 AM

Cause paddles are for pansy's and go karts.

Real men pull a stick shift.

BRILLIANT..I knew someone would get back to me with a high tech reason

So it becasue these drivers just love pulling a stick ..good on you Jeepers

D4D · « **Reply #71 on:** October 07, 2012, 02:39:07 AM »

Live stream all working and connected to the TV, all I need is some JD and we're good to go

kylarama · « **Reply #72 on:** October 07, 2012, 06:20:15 AM »

Quote from: albany_nomads on October 06, 2012, 12:35:27 AM

Hi Guys

QUESTION:..WHY haven't these mean machines gone to paddle gear shifts on the steering wheels ..surely the reasoning cant be that it doesn't conform to the model sold to public ,..cause nothing on these machines conform to cars on the roads.

Cost.

A paddle shift required, solenoids, actuators, electronics, etc. The sequential shifter they use is a direct mechanical linkage.
Cheaper and less likely to fail. Plus these cars are still made up of allot dinosaur technology, H pattern shifters were standard up until 4 years ago!

2.5 hours to go.

Big big BBQ today at a mates place.

oldmate · « **Reply #73 on:** October 07, 2012, 06:37:25 AM »

And they are not the only ones. Still a lot if main categories around the world still use stick shift.

stu99 · « **Reply #74 on:** October 08, 2012, 08:30:49 PM »

Has a great time on the mountain, come back tired, sunburnt and just a little bit seedy

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