Vodafone Mclaren Mercedes @ Mt Panorama

[N1GTR]

Hey all,

Ive had it confirmed from a reliable source that on the 22nd of this month, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes will be doing a bit of a promo stunt at Mt Panorama involving Jenson Button setting a time using an F1 car then swapping with Craig Lowndes and using the V8 Supercar for laps of the circuit.

Incase you've been living under a rock, here's what a McLaren looks like;

.......and here's what Lowndes V8 looks like;

So myself and a group of others have booked a hotel room looking onto the track. Here's the view from the exact room we booked;

We are staying on the night of the 21st, so we have the use of the balcony to watch the cars do the roundy round thing on the 22nd. If you want to come along and see an awesome car and a cab doing their thing, then come along!!!

Rooms are surprisingly affordable and it looks like even the cheapest single rooms have a balcony looking at the track. Here's a pic of a single room;

Now for anyone that wants to book the hotel website is here; http://www.mirvachotels.com/citigate-mount-panorama-bathurst/guest-rooms

So......... thats it really. This works out well for anyone who wanted to go to the GP in Melbourne but cant for whatever reason, Bathurst is only 3 hours away so you could even drive there on the day then drive back later that night.

Cheers

-Steve

[180fan]

About time I got something worthwhile for moving to bathurst for uni . . . Will definitely be going up to the track for this

[GTRKat]

Awww man that looks awesome.

Stupid job

Take lots of piccies.

[Galois]

That is so awesome, I hope I can make it!!!!

+1 for pics and vids

Edited March 10, 2011 by Galois

[PIG747]

Damn shame its on a Tuesday, can't get off work. Would've loved to take my cousin from spain because i can't take him to Melb for the GP

[evil_weevil]

I'll be in thailand

[Psymon]

Why tuesday? I'll try anyway!

[MaTBoY]

tuesday sucks. if it was a weekend or something i'd be there with bells on (and socks... only socks)

[Deano 1]

yea tuesday is gay, id go down if it was a week.... id even take my gtr out there and give that F1 car a run for its money..... : D

[GTRKat]

I'll be in thailand

Oh poor you!!

I'll be there in May

[Scooby]

I'll be in thailand

I'd rather be at Bathurst watching this thing

Steveo how reliable is your source?

[GTRKat]

I'd rather be at Bathurst watching this thing

Steveo how reliable is your source?

You're crazy!

[NISMO]

I'd rather be at Bathurst watching this thing

Steveo how reliable is your source?

It's def on. The hotel is selling packages for the day including some special breakfast thing.

See you there Steve. Heading up on Tues morning.

[Kinks]

Keen on doing a Tuesday morning thing too. Any idea if it's being run as a motorsport type day with entry tickets etc or is it low key just turn up and find a spot on the hill and stay out of everyone's way?

[N1GTR]

I'd rather be at Bathurst watching this thing

Steveo how reliable is your source?

Very reliable

[N1GTR]

It's def on. The hotel is selling packages for the day including some special breakfast thing.

See you there Steve. Heading up on Tues morning.

You've got my number

[N1GTR]

Keen on doing a Tuesday morning thing too. Any idea if it's being run as a motorsport type day with entry tickets etc or is it low key just turn up and find a spot on the hill and stay out of everyone's way?

Low key is my bet.

Incase it's a closed event I suggest keeping the hotel brunch thing in mind. The lady I spoke to said it's $35 and is on the roof, so if you can't get a good view around the track for any reason use the hotel roof

[FST513]

Are big ass cameras/lenses allowed? If so, I'll try to get a day off work or just call in sick.

Appears to be for TGA..

http://www.topgear.com/au/car-news/mclaren-f1-around-bathurst

Edited March 14, 2011 by FST513

[N1GTR]

I think it's more for vodafone promo. That top gear article is just saying it as news

[MaTBoY]

i thought it was this week. it's next week! may be able to work something. depends on schedule at work ;/