A1 gp

[TerminalAddict]

FYI:
tickets are nearly sold out for the A1 in Taupo january 19-21

buy now, if you want to get in.

Also fyi: Parking is $40 for a weekend pass

[Krayy]

Already there. Silver Stand C. Best corner on the track.

A word to the wise, book your tickets at the a1gp.com site as you can select a specific stand there, whereas on ticketek you can't. Dumbasses.

Heres a map of the seating layout that I got from Taupo Raceway, as the one on the a1gp site didnt have any stands marked on it..

[The Pastor]

I love watching the a1 gp, one of my fav motorsports (cos nz has a chance of winning :D)

[TerminalAddict]

Already there. Silver Stand C. Best corner on the track.

A word to the wise, book your tickets at the a1gp.com site as you can select a specific stand there, whereas on ticketek you can't. Dumbasses.

Heres a map of the seating layout that I got from Taupo Raceway, as the one on the a1gp site didnt have any stands marked on it..

slightly envious :)

I bought a 3 day family pass to GA

[trumpy]

Places to stay in Taupo for the w/e now pretty much impossible (the A1 teams have taken a huge chunk of it).
Anyone wanting to go but with nowhere to stay see me at TD4, I may be able to help. Basic but might work for a group of up to six.

[Lou Girardin]

My wife checked out Taupo accommodation the day the GP was announced, nothing, nada, nil, niente, zip.
If that's how MNZ look after their fans, I'll pass.

[diggydog]

My wife checked out Taupo accommodation the day the GP was announced, nothing, nada, nil, niente, zip.
If that's how MNZ look after their fans, I'll pass.oh what a shame, me and my son where looking forward to seeing A1 GP and they should be thinking of there fans more, this is defendly one of favourite sports.

[Mental Trousers]

I would've thought stand H would be the best as you've get to watch the mad fuckers try to outbrake each other from 260+kph.

[Zukin]

My wife checked out Taupo accommodation the day the GP was announced, nothing, nada, nil, niente, zip.
If that's how MNZ look after their fans, I'll pass.

Maybe there are other things on in Taupo....like school holidays???

As for MNZ most of the officals etc will be staying onsite in a makeshift campground, as you dont want them to be held up in the traffic before the event.

Dont forget Rotorua and Napier both about an hour away

Cheers Scott

[TerminalAddict]

Places to stay in Taupo for the w/e now pretty much impossible (the A1 teams have taken a huge chunk of it).
Anyone wanting to go but with nowhere to stay see me at TD4, I may be able to help. Basic but might work for a group of up to six.

got a grass area I could pitch a tent? .. and perhaps a loo for the 3 girls coming with me . .I'm fine with just a tree :)

[trumpy]

got a grass area I could pitch a tent? .. and perhaps a loo for the 3 girls coming with me . .I'm fine with just a tree :)

Unfortunately we don't have a single level piece of grass on the property but if yer don't mind sleeping on a bit of a slope...............:wavey:
Can do a shower and toilet tho.:2thumbsup

[TerminalAddict]

if your serious about the offer, I'll try and get permission to come to taupo tomorrow (Sunday) and have a chat

I've got a 3 day pass, and I'm expecting to bring a friend for friday/saturday, then the wife and kids will come down saturday night, for race day sunday.

[Krayy]

...Dont forget Rotorua and Napier both about an hour away...
At what frickin speed is Napier an hour away? Hell, I'd pay to watch that rather than the A1 :scooter:

[Krayy]

We've got a tent site at the Top 10 Holiday park just at the end of Centennial Dr. I'll see if theres any room left on the site for a small tent and get back to you.

[TerminalAddict]

oh .. .that'd be good

I've got a family tent .. or two pup tents . .what ever fits :)

[Zukin]

At what frickin speed is Napier an hour away? Hell, I'd pay to watch that rather than the A1 :scooter:

I said "about an hour away
Really depends on the traffic along the way, but driving over it allot, and without exceeding the speed limit, it takes me about an hour 15, and that is in a car.

[Zukin]

So who else is going to this event, I was there over the weekend and the stands are almost finished and the pits are done :) They are putting the finishing touches to the Sponsors and hospitality suites.

Looking good

Attached is a map where I will postioned, so make sure if you are down in that area to say gidday :yes:
I will one of the 3 guys in our lovely orange overalls :)
Also if anyone is keen on Motorsport (whether its bikes or cars or boats) we do them all, we are always looking for others to help out.

Cheers Scott

[TerminalAddict]

I've only got GA tickets .. not sure whether I'll be allowed there :D

[trumpy]

If anyone is still short of accomodation for the A1 I can probably help. It ain't 5 star but its 5 mins from the track (by vehicle) and has secure locked storage for bikes, cars etc. Can take up to six people. PM me if interested.

[Juud]

Does anybody know if there will be free (or discounted) bike parking near the track? Seems a bit unfair to have to pay the same amount ($15) as the cages!

[Matt]

Does anybody know if there will be free (or discounted) bike parking near the track? Seems a bit unfair to have to pay the same amount ($15) as the cages!

Yeah good question - we're staying just down the road, but wondered about taking the bike as I need a quick getaway...

Matt

[MacD]

Does anybody know if there will be free (or discounted) bike parking near the track? Seems a bit unfair to have to pay the same amount ($15) as the cages!

Anybody there today on a bike?