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Drive Bathurst 2012: Statement from Trackcorp
For five consecutive years, starting in 2007, motorsport competitors have been able to enjoy our five day DRIVE BATHURST event at the Mount Panorama Circuit.
Early last year we notified the circuit operator (Bathurst Regional Council) that we were exercising our option for a further five years. Council’s public records show they received our notification and that our event “continues to grow in popularity” and is “ideally suited in the November time slot”.
Since then we have repeatedly attempted to negotiate with Bathurst Regional Council in good faith for continued access to Mount Panorama, so that our event can continue to grow, building on the base established over the last five years.
We have formally notified Bathurst Regional Council that we are ready, willing and able to conduct a November 2012 event and that our preferred dates are 14-18 November.
'Trackcorp fears a fast Bathurst exit': Western Advocate
This is an article from the 11 August 2011 edition of the Western Advocate, the daily newspaper for the Bathurst region. We are reproducing it now so that our competitors, suppliers and officials may perhaps gain some background as to why we're still waiting for Bathurst Regional Council to confirm the circuit is available for DRIVE BATHURST 2012.
TRACKCORP Adrenalin is concerned their Drive Bathurst and Sprint Bathurst events, held annually at Mount Panorama, will suffer a similar fate to the Festival of Sporting Cars’ Easter meet.
Last year the organisers of the Easter festival made the decision to move their event from Mount Panorama to Eastern Creek because their relationship with Bathurst Regional Council had soured to a point where they feared they would be left without a venue.
And yesterday CEO of Trackcorp Adrenalin, David Jellins, said he was very worried his events would also be lost to Bathurst due to issues between the company and council.
Drive Bathurst is a two-day non-competitive event that gives motorsports enthusiasts the opportunity to drive around Mount Panorama under expert guidance, while Sprint Bathurst is a three-day timed event.
Mr Jellins said these events provide a boost to Bathurst’s economy because participants and volunteers patronise local motels, restaurants and tourist attractions.
He said Trackcorp is committed to continuing with the event and committing to a long-term contract because they have worked very hard to build the event over the past five years. However, he is perplexed by council’s change in attitude.
“Initially we were welcomed with open arms by council but since then we have been treated in a very unsatisfactory manner,” Mr Jellins said.
Read the rest of the article here...
New Mount Panorama Lap Record
13 November 2011 The outright lap record at Bathurst’s Mount Panorama has been broken – and not by a V8 Supercar.
Danish Driver ‘Aussie’ Allan Simonsen, piloting a brand new Ferrari 458 Italia GT3, broke the 2:06.801 lap record – set by Craig Lowndes in 2010 – with a blistering 2:04.956.
The lap shaves 1.8 seconds off the record, meaning it will likely stand for some time.
It appears that the Ferrari made up the time through higher cornering speeds and a much increased top speed down Conrod Straight – in the region of 340km/h – compared with a V8 Supercar top speed of around 290km/h.
Simonsen was driving the Ferrari at the Sprint Bathurst event in preparation for the Bathurst 12 hour.
Story courtesy of the Australian Racing Drivers Club Ltd
Competitor Advice #2
Drive Bathurst (Wed 9 to Thu 10)
Sprint Bathurst (Fri 11 to Sun 13)
2011 Final Supplementary Regulations
Drive Bathurst (Wed 9 to Thu 10) Sprint Bathurst (Fri 11 to Sun 13) CAMS Permit (Wed 9 to Sun 13)
Information for Bathurst Residents
Bathurst Regional Council has given permission for Trackcorp to hold the DRIVE BATHURST 2011 event on roads known as the Mount Panorama Racing Circuit. DRIVE BATHURST 2011 is not a spectator event and access to the circuit is restricted to competitors, registered crew, invited guests and hot lap participants. Members of the public are most welcome to purchase hot lap rides**.
TRACK CLOSURE
The road known as the Mount Panorama Racing Circuit will be closed from approximately 4:00pm on Tuesday 8 November to midnight Sunday 13 November 2011, to control the movement of traffic.
Road closures will be in place for the duration of the Event, as follows:
• Panorama Avenue, south of Havannah Street;
• Hinton Drive at Hell Corner (access from Hinton Drive to Panorama Avenue/Havannah Street will be via CSU Paddock);
• Harris Park will remain closed;
• Barry Gurdon Drive will remain closed.
Access to resident properties will only be available when the track is opened to Residents and Visitors or by alternate access roads, but will remain closed to the General Public over the Event with Security placed at Murray’s Corner, Ray Bant Drive and Boundary Road. Resident access will be as per the Residents' information letter.
• BRC Resident Liaison Officer - phone 0437 400 044 Wed 9-Sun 13 inclusive
• Download the Resident Information Letter
• Download the Resident Access Timetable
** Go to Adrenalin to book your hot lap ride - we have a range of options available including a limited number of places with Bathurst legend Jim Richards.
Service Crew and Guest Registration
Drive Bathurst (Wed 9 to Thu 10) Sprint Bathurst (Fri 11 to Sun 13)• Guest Registration
Drive Bathurst (Wed 9 to Thu 10) Sprint Bathurst (Fri 11 to Sun 13)Please note there is no general public or spectator admission to DRIVE BATHURST 2011, access to the Circuit and Event Facilities is by accreditation only.
Each competitor may register up to four service crew and four guests (e.g. family and friends) using the forms above. Registration includes refreshments and catering at the Circuit.
Forms should be lodged on or before 30 October to allow for production of accreditation and catering orders. Please note that there is no facility available for unaccredited attendance.
Don't miss your chance to drive Mount Panorama !!
As Bathurst's only authorised full circuit non-race event, our focus is on maximum track time in a low density environment. So whether you’re a track day enthusiast, an experienced club sprinter, or a seasoned racer looking to test, tune and improve your lap times, we can assist.
Entries for 2011 (our 5th consecutive year) are currently open and limited places remain. ACT NOW to secure yours!! Application forms and the draft supp regs are available for download at www.drivebathurst.com.
2011 Officials Registration is Now Open
We’re looking for enthusiastic, motivated people to be part of the trackside team for DRIVE BATHURST 2011 - to be held at Mount Panorama from 9-13 November.We have a variety of roles to fill, our target is 85 personnel with the greatest emphasis on flag marshals. Please note we can accept people without experience as training will be provided for those new to motorsport. 2011 is our fifth year and that makes us the longest running event currently at the Mountain, save for the 1000.
Our volunteer officials receive the following benefits:
- Breakfast, lunch and refreshments each day
- Invitation to event functions (inc dinner and drinks)
- Complimentary Event Shirt
- Complimentary Event Cap
- Poster autographed by racing legend Jim Richards
- Complimentary $50 Gift Card from adrenalin.com.au
- Accommodation for out-of-town officials
Download Officials Registration (Adobe fillable form)
Download Officials Registration (Word fillable form)Why not be a part of it all? Please email officials@drivebathurst.com or phone 02 9300 4500 if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you at the Mountain !!
