MotoGP 2012 Phillip Island - Page 3

nry · 09-18-2012, 04:10 AM

Mate the trackside campground gets softer and softer every year, you'll have no trouble sleeping just take some earplugs with you and you'll be fine.

OzJuJu · 09-18-2012, 04:13 AM

you calling me soft.....

SYDADVGS · 09-18-2012, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by OzJuJu

you calling me soft.....

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I like Aeroplane Jelly!

slowbike smallpenis · 09-18-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nry

Mate the trackside campground gets softer and softer every year, you'll have no trouble sleeping just take some earplugs with you and you'll be fine.

Eastern Creek ... now there was a campground

Seriously thinking about bringing the van down and going high side camp / caravan area - do they search vehicles for refreshments?

Steve_C · 09-18-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by slowbike smallpenis

... do they search vehicles for refreshments?

Yes. But I'm sure some people have cunning plans ...

KTM_Paul · 09-18-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Not sure if KTMPaul is going this year....

We missed out on our usual house in Cowes this year though, can't remember where we are now

somewhere in whoop whoop I believe

BMWayne · 09-18-2012, 08:13 PM

2 cents worth....

Stay in Trackside camp ground, - too many griswalds over in high side.

The further you camp away from the track, ie closer to the entry to the camp ground, the quieter it gets.I have some friends that camp on the fence at the track, they party all weekend. I find it's nice to visit and touch the madness rather than be part of it. But there was that time drinking vodka sans mixers that got me good.....

Food is ok in the camp ground, jam filled sugar coated donuts are a real treat - I look forward to them every year. Hmm donuts! Be prepared to re-live the seventies / eighties with the entertainment - they normally have a cabaret act doing ACDC or Angels etc. The Giants are OK.

There is a small shop in the campground where you can buy milk bread coffee and other basics. Drop into the supermarket in Cowes and get your chair, esky and food. St Vinnies is good for cutlery and plates etc.

Take a small exteremly waterproof tent, not too tall as they tend to blow over (mine is about 1.2 high - so you can get changed in it etc.)

Be prepared for almost any weather condition, hot, cold, windy, wet, dry in almost any combination except hot and wet at the same time. Water proof boots are a must as is your full wets. Bring sun screen there's no ozone down there

and you get fried when it's sunny. Dont forget your shower thongs!

It's a great ride down there (this year on dirt) its good to camp, catch up with old mates, make new ones and they have a bike race as well.

Cheers
Wayne

usi · 09-19-2012, 05:12 AM

Damn im a fan of the Regional Forums .. Current holiday plans are officially shit canned

Phillip Island is a goer

petie · 09-19-2012, 05:37 AM

I'll be camping trackside this year, none of my mates were interested so I'll be on my lonesome. Hopefully not for long though!

normo · 09-20-2012, 01:38 AM

I am going as usual .There is always some ADV riders there at track side camping.I am leaving tues or wed depended on work if you want some company.

OzJuJu · 09-20-2012, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWayne

2 cents worth....

Stay in Trackside camp ground, - too many griswalds over in high side.

Cheers
Wayne

Nothing wrong with the Griswalds... Beverly DeAngelo is HOT! (well she was back then)

dirt_bloke · 09-20-2012, 03:20 AM

Got my officials letter today, I'm a 'Radio Flag Marshal' this time around.

Going to be camping as well, The last time I camped was for the final Aussie superbike race in 1988 (and first race meeting after the track was remade)! Every other time it has been in a house or cabin...

Leaving on Monday or Tuesday, travelling with all my mates (by myself). Done it too many time with groups..shits me. Better pull the finger out and finish building the bike..

Hope to catch up with a few of you lot over a beer.

Pete

usi · 09-20-2012, 03:54 AM

For the veterans of the Island i have a question

grandstand seats vs general admission? Pros cons ect , ins outs. Its a big load of cash to not ask

I'm camping without a doubt track side

SYDADVGS · 09-20-2012, 04:12 AM

If you are camping you will be able to get a spot with a good view, if you get your spot early and hang on to it.

If you want to arrive close to the start of the main races you will struggle, this year they are expecting a huge crowd. The best spots will fill early.

CraigBa · 09-20-2012, 04:39 AM

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grandstand seats vs general admission? Pros cons ect , ins outs. Its a big load of cash to not ask

All the times I have been there Sunday has been great weather. Friday and Saturday always rain and bloody cold. I've only ever had General Admission and found it good, but you need to get up early and get your spot early on Sunday morning.

09-18-2012, 04:10 AM	#31
nry The Dude is not in..... Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Wahroonga Oddometer: 796	Mate the trackside campground gets softer and softer every year, you'll have no trouble sleeping just take some earplugs with you and you'll be fine. __________________ All the dude ever wanted was his rug back.

09-18-2012, 04:13 AM	#32
OzJuJu Slippery Fish Joined: Apr 2012 Location: SA, land of chocolate Oddometer: 433	you calling me soft..... __________________ A trusty little Vegemite XT660Z '11 TTR250 Open Enduro '98

09-19-2012, 05:37 AM	#39
petie Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: ACT, AUS Oddometer: 71	I'll be camping trackside this year, none of my mates were interested so I'll be on my lonesome. Hopefully not for long though! __________________ Todays dogma is tomorrows dog shit.

09-20-2012, 01:38 AM	#40
normo Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Oddometer: 34	Gp I am going as usual .There is always some ADV riders there at track side camping.I am leaving tues or wed depended on work if you want some company.

09-20-2012, 03:20 AM	#42
dirt_bloke No idea Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Wide Bay, Queensland, Australia Oddometer: 481	Got my officials letter today, I'm a 'Radio Flag Marshal' this time around. Going to be camping as well, The last time I camped was for the final Aussie superbike race in 1988 (and first race meeting after the track was remade)! Every other time it has been in a house or cabin... Leaving on Monday or Tuesday, travelling with all my mates (by myself). Done it too many time with groups..shits me. Better pull the finger out and finish building the bike.. Hope to catch up with a few of you lot over a beer. Pete __________________ I've often thought that

09-18-2012, 08:13 PM	#37
BMWayne old but slow Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Coledale NSW, Centre of the Universe Oddometer: 127	2 cents worth.... Stay in Trackside camp ground, - too many griswalds over in high side. The further you camp away from the track, ie closer to the entry to the camp ground, the quieter it gets.I have some friends that camp on the fence at the track, they party all weekend. I find it's nice to visit and touch the madness rather than be part of it. But there was that time drinking vodka sans mixers that got me good..... Food is ok in the camp ground, jam filled sugar coated donuts are a real treat - I look forward to them every year. Hmm donuts! Be prepared to re-live the seventies / eighties with the entertainment - they normally have a cabaret act doing ACDC or Angels etc. The Giants are OK. There is a small shop in the campground where you can buy milk bread coffee and other basics. Drop into the supermarket in Cowes and get your chair, esky and food. St Vinnies is good for cutlery and plates etc. Take a small exteremly waterproof tent, not too tall as they tend to blow over (mine is about 1.2 high - so you can get changed in it etc.) Be prepared for almost any weather condition, hot, cold, windy, wet, dry in almost any combination except hot and wet at the same time. Water proof boots are a must as is your full wets. Bring sun screen there's no ozone down there and you get fried when it's sunny. Dont forget your shower thongs! It's a great ride down there (this year on dirt) its good to camp, catch up with old mates, make new ones and they have a bike race as well. Cheers Wayne

09-19-2012, 05:12 AM	#38
usi Complete kook Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, South Coast Oddometer: 38	Damn im a fan of the Regional Forums .. Current holiday plans are officially shit canned Phillip Island is a goer

09-20-2012, 03:54 AM	#43
usi Complete kook Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, South Coast Oddometer: 38	For the veterans of the Island i have a question grandstand seats vs general admission? Pros cons ect , ins outs. Its a big load of cash to not ask I'm camping without a doubt track side

09-20-2012, 04:12 AM	#44
SYDADVGS . Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Oddometer: 12,000	If you are camping you will be able to get a spot with a good view, if you get your spot early and hang on to it. If you want to arrive close to the start of the main races you will struggle, this year they are expecting a huge crowd. The best spots will fill early.

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