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15-01-2008, 05:32 PM | #1 | ||
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Hey guys, im trying to organise a trip to indy this year and wouldnt mind hearing on the best way to do things in terms of accomodation, track passes etc...
we arent loaded so we're thinking of staying offtrack somewhere like the q1 building and getting silver or gold track passes. let me know how you did it! thanks, mark. |
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15-01-2008, 06:08 PM | #2 | |||
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ok first of all you need to sneek in somehow, then find a huge recycling bin preferably full of carboard and paper as the paper will be your blankets and the carboard the bed it'll keep you warm for the night, then seduce a security guard into letting you into the gold track class and you should save pretty much everything.
except your dignity... but that's a small price to pay. man did i think this over way too much...
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15-01-2008, 06:38 PM | #3 | ||
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Look forward to fighting off a bunch of drunken "bogans" all weekend.
Indy used to be good years ago, but the last few times its just a big p##s up for a bunch of "sunday session" bogans. Oh, and remember the Premier of QLD's comments about looking up. Well normally there is a heap of chicks flashing, but this year there were also guys urinating from the balconies on people. Yeah, , its awesome... Save your money I say ! AC/DC |
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15-01-2008, 06:49 PM | #4 | ||
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Been lucky enough to be invited to a corporate box the last 5 years and always have a great time. Know some of the QPS and get the pit lane tour.
Can't comment about down on the ground though - always plenty of silicone posing as chest puppies |
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15-01-2008, 06:56 PM | #5 | |||
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I went 04/05 and it was good. Plenty of bogans in both camps so meh. But yeah, I enjoyed it.
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15-01-2008, 07:30 PM | #6 | ||
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i went last year, it's not as good as it used to be, these days everyone goes to just get as smashed as they can, theres nudity everywhere on the balconies..and the price even just for GA is steep, most of the hotels are booked on a permanent basis so good luck finding one, you may be able to get one but usually the same people have them booked each year. get a place off the track (another suburb) and catch a bus to Surfers is probably the best way, dont even think about driving there lol
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15-01-2008, 08:19 PM | #7 | ||
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I've been the last couple of years. love it. a festival of all things noisy. We stay at a cheap place called chateau beachside. It's off track but just around the corner. you can see the track just and they do a great brekky. Brett Stevens the drag guy is always there with his cars and bikes. Last year we went gold granstand on the first chicaine and was great. also gone in the silver on turn 3? Love Indy. we go up from tas. Dont stay at q1. too expensive. get somewhere closer
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15-01-2008, 10:28 PM | #8 | |||
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Do a search on the net for vacancies, there should still be some. I think my sister has booked one for all of us so that should be fun. But yeah as said, the ticket pricing is a tad over the top, and if you get a hotel on the track its free as far as I know. The atmosphere of the day is awesome. The bogans tend to get their just deserts, I went with my dad 4 years ago and saw this security guard (Fijian I think) elbow this young in the face because he called him a coon. Was awesome haha.
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15-01-2008, 11:18 PM | #9 | |||
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The traffic wasnt actually to bad, it only seemed to take longer because they diverted all traffic into one lane and slowed them down to 20km/h or something like that. Thats my 2c
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16-01-2008, 09:43 AM | #10 | ||
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I tried looking into this last week.
I went to the travel agents to see what was available, I picked out all the hotels around the track and there was nothing available. There are a few difficult factors if you haven't been before, the problem with looking at this time of the year is that most hotels haven't released there pricing for Indy Weekend yet, and also that alot of the rooms are grouped together with packages run by Indy. I'm going to try in a few weeks to see if anything has opened up.
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16-01-2008, 10:13 AM | #11 | ||
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i remember a couple of years ago I went through the accomgc website . they were great. gave me lots of on track off track options. I think that year I booked around march and there was plenty of availability. personally I'd much rather be down in a grandstand than on a balcony. I guess it depends what your into. I like to see the racing. the girls and booze you can do of an evening.
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16-01-2008, 10:15 AM | #12 | ||
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Here is an e-mail I just recieved from accomgc. some of these prices are ridiculous. we don't pay anything like that
Happy New Year! With Christmas now just a memory, it's time to start your planning for Lexmark Indy 300 - it'll be great in 2008! Wave this Chequered Flag in front of your family and friends and get them racing to book. Check out these great packages for on and off track accommodation! To book, simply call 1800 688 018 (within Australia ) or 0800 555 310 (from New Zealand) or visit www.indygc.com and send us an enquiry. ON TRACK - TRACK VIEWS GOLDEN GATE APARTMENTS A high rise property located between Ferny Avenue and the Gold Coast Highway. Offering a North Easterly aspect of the track with views of the cars heading south along the Gold Coast Highway and then again heading north along the Esplanade. 2 bedroom,6th floor track view apartment for up to 4 guests $5500.00 for up to 5 nights - inclusive of 4 on track residents general admission passes GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL HOTEL These ocean view hotel rooms at Gold Coast International offer great views of the track as the cars race down Surfers Paradise Blvd. The hotel itself is of a very high standard and has fabulous on site facilities. Ocean View Room for 2 guests for 4 nights - $2320.00* Can accommodate up to 4 guests per room at an additional cost IMPERIAL SURF APARTMENTS Located on the Esplanade at Surfers, all apartments have ocean views. This resort is situated close to Cavill Ave so you can enjoy all the after race, off track events as well. 1 bedroom, 26th Floor track view apartment for up to 3 guests $5000.00* for up to 5 nights CROWN TOWERS RESORT This must sought after location for Indy offers fabulous views and boasts great facilities. Easily accessible for corporate guests - perfect for entertaining! 3 bedroom, East Facing apartment for up to 6 guests $9000.00* for 5 nights 2 bedroom, South East or North East facing apartments for up to 4 guests Look back up the track or down the track toward the Holiday Inn. 7th and 10th floor available -will be snapped up quickly! $5500.00* for 5 nights 1 bedroom apartments also available, prices from $4500.00* for 5 nts * These prices do not include mandatory tickets that must be purchased for all guests staying or visiting the accommodation, nor does not include fees that need to be paid directly to the hotel, where applicable. OFF TRACK, TRACK VIEWS SURFERS PARADISE MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA This resort is the pure epitome of 5 star accommodation. Located just opposite the track precinct, the Marriott Resort the 1st choice for many corporate guests and in fact, Indy Drivers. The Ocean View rooms offer views of the straight. Ocean View Room for 2 guests for 4 nights - $2520.00 OFF TRACK, WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO THE PRECINCT Surf Regency Apartments - 2 bedroom apartment for up to 4 guests $1450.00 for 5 nights, room only Trilogy Apartments - 3 bedroom apartment for up to 6 guests $3596.00 for 4 nights, room only Breakfree Beachcomber Resort - 2 bedroom apartment for up to 4 guests $2170.00 for 4 nights, includes a 4 Day General Admission pass per person Q1 Resort and Spa - 3 bedroom apartment for up to 6 guests $3340.00 for 5 nights, room only Towers of Chevron Renaissance - 3 bedroom apartment for up to 6 guests $4535.00 for 5 nights, inclusive of a Silver Grandstand Pass per person Circle on Cavill - 1 bedroom apartment for up to 2 guests $1480.00 for 4 nights, room only 2 bedroom apartment for up to 4 guests $1880.00 for 4 nights, room only TO BOOK OR FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE PACKAGES, SIMPLY CALL TOLL FREE on 1800 688 018 or email info@accomgc.com For answers to some commonly asked questions about Indy and accommodation, check out our FAQ's - click here |
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16-01-2008, 10:23 AM | #13 | ||
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A gold class ticket and offsite hotel is a good way of doing it. I think 2004 me and 7 mates stayed at the Chevron towers (awesome facilities) and then just bought the 4 day pass whic gives you entry to the cheap stands. I reckon a silver pass is the way to go, sit at the hairpin looking straight at the big screen,
But ultimatley the best way to go is trackside apartment.
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16-01-2008, 10:34 AM | #14 | ||
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Indy has always been something I have dreamed of attending. But never got around to it nor have there been anything open around that time. I was also shocked at the mark up the accomodation has at on that weekend.
Im not so sure I want to go anymore, not with the thought of 'golden showers' etc. Plus I hate it when its busy. If I had the chance to stay trackside in an apartment like everyone else then it would be all good. Other than that, I might pass.
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16-01-2008, 12:17 PM | #15 | ||
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i have been to all the indys , just luck i guess the brother in law has a corp room on the back straight, i spend a fair bit of time down on the track and agree last years was a bit ordinary as far as yobbos go . the lack of entertainmant on track on friday night was crap but they had the drift cars on at the broady car park
all in all a great event i would never miss but like anything the do gooders come in and try and stop a lot of the attractions and end up increasing the yobbo content not reducing it ... the old saying ... "if it aint broke dont fix it " is so true for indy yes the rooms are expensive but really it turns out to be roughly 1000 bucks per head for a room in the middle of a race track .not that bad really
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