EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 6m 9d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 04/08/13 01:19 PM Share Posted 04/08/13 01:19 PM FordXR6Turbo V8 Supercars Winton CruiseThis is just a simple cruise up the Hume Freeway to Winton (near Benalla) then watching the spectacle that is the one and only V8 Supercars.Sun Aug 25 looks good value with 2 qualifying sessions and 2 races.11:05 Qualifying11:30 Qualifying13:35 Race 2616:15 Race 27So we'll be driving back home in the dark if you stay for the last race.General Admission is $65 if buying on-line. In the past, on the Sat I've bought at the gate and got in okay - but that was like 3 years ago and prices were much less than now. I plan to buy my ticket on-line to ensure I can enter this time.Plan to depart Wallan BP on the Hume Freeway at 8am to get there by about 10am to get a spot to settle into.I don't plan on bringing a BBQ this time - bought one last time but not sure if the rules are stricter now Plenty of eateries track-side. Just bring some comfy folding chairs - maybe with some extra cushions.Not meant to bring glass bottles of beer either from memory. Or any beer. But I don't remember anyone checking my boot for an esky or checking my esky once I was track-side.Camera with telephoto lens are useful - your close to trackside - but not that close for normal 50mm camera lens. I've got a 210mm lens and it was just useable in my opinion. So, please post up your interest below if you are keen to come along - it will be the first time I've seen the new Nissan and Mercs.Cruise List1. EvilDaifu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 6m 9d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 10/08/13 06:25 AM Author Share Posted 10/08/13 06:25 AM Well I'll be heading down still at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 9m 19d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 11/08/13 01:45 AM Share Posted 11/08/13 01:45 AM We've got a dinner party on Saturday night Gaz. I'm still trying to decide if I'll go Saturday or Sunday (or not at all and go to Phillip Island instead).I see they also want $65 for Saturday. That's an absolute joke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HER-XRT Donating Members 261 Member For: 14y 6d Gender: Female Location: Werribee, Victoria Posted 16/08/13 12:00 PM Share Posted 16/08/13 12:00 PM Sorry Gaz. I can't make it as I have family commitments. Go the mighty blue oval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 6m 9d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 16/08/13 12:11 PM Author Share Posted 16/08/13 12:11 PM Yep I remember when it was only $35 - good value then.Well depending on the weather I may go Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 6m 9d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 24/08/13 02:59 AM Author Share Posted 24/08/13 02:59 AM Well there is no cruise up but I'm still heading up. Just PM me if keen to go up with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 6m 9d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 29/08/13 10:36 AM Author Share Posted 29/08/13 10:36 AM So managed to fit in some good roads before the races started at Winton. Got there just before the first race.Melbourne - Flowerdale - Yea - Mansfield - almost to Whitfield but turned off to head NW to Winton Here are some pics from Sunday - was the first time saw the Mercs and Nissans - the Mercs were the flame throwers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 6m 9d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 29/08/13 10:43 AM Author Share Posted 29/08/13 10:43 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 6m 9d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 29/08/13 10:47 AM Author Share Posted 29/08/13 10:47 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 9m 19d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 29/08/13 11:07 AM Share Posted 29/08/13 11:07 AM Looks good Gaz. Just need to slow that shutter speed down and pan with the cars to get some motion blur into the shots and you'll be set. I'm thinking about going to the V8's or MotoGP at Phillip Island if you're interested in having another crack at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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