Indy 2005! // 20 - 23 October

[geno8r]

Just wondering who's going to Indy this year & who's been before?

I've never been but heard it's a blast... drink beer & watch cars race during the day, drink more go out & party at night... Sounds good to me.

Any previous go'ers give estimation on price for the 4 night holiday.

Oww & of course recommendations where to stay for the best views?

[slamm]

Lots of fun. How much do you want to spend. If you want on the track its at least 4 night minimum stay for at least 2 g's, most likely 4 or so i have found. Alot of the best spots are taken from people who had it the previous year. There was one place i asked to get on a waiting list and they said, don't bother everybody from last year has already placed the $1k deposit to have it next year etc.... the resorts ask for the deposit as they check out on the monday after the race.

There are still places just off the track which are practically still in the action and you can find some places that will let you go 3 nights but thats still going to be $700 plus.

I'm going down to find out whats available this year this weekend. The best way i have found is to walk the track and just go into a hotel/resort thats on the way. Another is the racq accom. hotline (or something like that) call them and they have some things allocated their way. all the numbers would be on the indy website (whatever that is) if ya want i'll pm what i find.

No matter what anyone says you'll be able to find somewhere to stay reasonably close up until the event. I found a place 200 metres from the track with two weeks to spare last year.

hope this helps, I love indy. Birds, booze and breasts!!

[geno8r]

Lots of fun. How much do you want to spend. If you want on the track its at least 4 night minimum stay for at least 2 g's, most likely 4 or so i have found. Alot of the best spots are taken from people who had it the previous year. There was one place i asked to get on a waiting list and they said, don't bother everybody from last year has already placed the $1k deposit to have it next year etc....  the resorts ask for the deposit as they check out on the monday after the race.  

There are still places just off the track which are practically still in the action and you can find some places that will let you go 3 nights but thats still going to be $700 plus.  

I'm going down to find out whats available this year this weekend. The best way i have found is to walk the track and just go into a hotel/resort thats on the way. Another is the racq accom. hotline (or something like that) call them and they have some things allocated their way. all the numbers would be on the indy website (whatever that is) if ya want i'll pm what i find.

No matter what anyone says you'll be able to find somewhere to stay reasonably close up until the event. I found a place 200 metres from the track with two weeks to spare last year.  

hope this helps, I love indy. Birds, booze and breasts!!

Nice... yeah I'll have to do some research my self soon & see what's available. Just rounding up m8s first to see who wants to come & who can afford it. If you find any good info a PM would be appreciated, thanks.

[geno8r]

Lots of fun. How much do you want to spend. If you want on the track its at least 4 night minimum stay for at least 2 g's, most likely 4 or so i have found. Alot of the best spots are taken from people who had it the previous year. There was one place i asked to get on a waiting list and they said, don't bother everybody from last year has already placed the $1k deposit to have it next year etc....  the resorts ask for the deposit as they check out on the monday after the race.

There are still places just off the track which are practically still in the action and you can find some places that will let you go 3 nights but thats still going to be $700 plus.

I'm going down to find out whats available this year this weekend. The best way i have found is to walk the track and just go into a hotel/resort thats on the way. Another is the racq accom. hotline (or something like that) call them and they have some things allocated their way. all the numbers would be on the indy website (whatever that is) if ya want i'll pm what i find.

No matter what anyone says you'll be able to find somewhere to stay reasonably close up until the event. I found a place 200 metres from the track with two weeks to spare last year.

hope this helps, I love indy. Birds, booze and breasts!!

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Hey mate, just been doing some serious planning for indy. I've researched flying there so thats all sorted out now trying to bloody pick a place. I search on the net & find so much stuff. There's 4 of us going & we just want a 2 bedroom apartment. There's so many places to choose from it's crazy but not sure which ones have decent views. We dont need awesome views, just views of a stretch, or a corner or something will be good enough. As for our budget we're prepared to chip in about $500 from each person 'just for accom' 'I'd go higher but the others are poor ass students... I might go to travel agents & see if they can shed some more light... If you got any more tips, names of specific motels that'd be great.

Thanks,

[Shell]

hey geno8r

I've been to Indy about 5 or 6 times...it's awesome fun, you'll love it!!

For accommodation the best thing to look for is the distance the hotel is to Cavill Avenue...that's right near the track and where all the action is - clubs, restaurants, shops etc.

we stayed here last time: http://www.breakfree.com.au/resorts/?resort=1065

it was pretty good, views of the river on one side and the highway on other (the highway doesnt sound great I know, but at least you can watch all the cars go past...and EVERYONES out doing laps and cruising around).

I would recommend going to a travel agent, they seem to be able to get better deals, especially if you book the flights with them too. The earlier you book the cheaper it'll be.

Are you flying into Brisbane or Coolangatta?

If it's Brisbane, I've found the best way to get from the airport to the gold coast is to get a hire car, just the cheapest one like a pulsar or something. The train is a pain in the ass And a car will only cost you $40 or so, and split between your mates, it's cheap....and you can stop off and do what you want on the way (ie buy GROG etc hehe)

And Hertz conveniently have an office right in the middle of surfers, so you can dump the car and only pay for 1 day.

If you're going home on the Monday, make sure you've booked a car to get back to the airport in advance, cos everyone has the same idea, and they usually have none left.

Umm can't really think of anything else right now...hope that's help a little bit

Shell

[Mr-Toy33]

I'm going just for the weekend. The champ car plus the 2x V8supercars that roared around the Brisbane CBD the other Thursday just gave me a heep of motivation to go.

I CANT WAIT FOR INDY!

[slamm]

sorry i never got back to you. I never got around to going down. I am however going down next tuesday, so I'll let you know.

[geno8r]

Bad news... Can't go no more... My friends f#cking suck. 2 of them who work at a retail store can't get the time off because it's on some stupid stocktake clearance weekend, the other friend cant make it because of Uni Exams. Errrrrrrrrrr I'll just save that money for a Snow Trip instead. Maybe I'll make indy next year. Thanks for your advice anyways

Thing which really pisses me off is I looked into so much shit, organised stuff then it all backfired after most the work was done.

[Col-GTSX]

I have been 4 years running.... Never paid a cent.... Always get invited by sponcers of Indy and the past 2 years i got a spot in the lexmark box above pit lane right in front of the start finish line.....

Love it to bits... Best motorsport event of the year.....