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Clipsal 500

Postby Jonesy on Sat Feb 24, 2007 10:10 am

Well with a week to go and predicted temps hitting 40 is anyone going?

Maybe a meet? I'm travelling on Friday to be at track on Saturday and Sunday, General Admission pass for both days and a padock pass for one of the days.
(hopefully a D200 by then as well :D )

Who else is going? Adelaide/SA members unite!

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Postby BBJ on Sat Feb 24, 2007 10:19 am

Mate, better come get your lens or i could drop it off if you want and i wish i was going but then seeing it is going to be hot i will watch it on tv or work. I hope you all have a good time though.
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Postby adame on Sat Feb 24, 2007 11:05 am

I'll be there all 4 days :D
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Postby Big V on Sat Feb 24, 2007 11:22 am

I am going on thursday and saturday..meeting up with adame and I think fozzie is comming on saturday. Yes I will be very hot but you cant miss the best race in town. It was hot last year too, just drink plenty of fluid..There are lots of spots where there is shade for a break from the heat.
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Postby hart on Sat Feb 24, 2007 11:49 am

I'll be there Thursday, hopefully one of Saturday or Sunday too - wife wants me for something on one day O.o

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Postby Raskill on Sat Feb 24, 2007 12:00 pm

Oh man, I WISH I was going!!!!!

Only 3 V8 races this year for me (unless I swing the Gold Coast).

Have fun guys. Can't wait to see your images!
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Postby foonji on Sat Feb 24, 2007 3:40 pm

im working there all 4 days... at the army display... so if you see a dude in cams with a 30d, its me :) or see my nametage "franchi"

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Postby fozzie on Sat Feb 24, 2007 4:45 pm

I will be there on Saturday only. Securing a General Admission ticket from 'BASS' during the week, with a view of purchasing a Paddock Pass prior to entry.

Big V and I were considering a meeting time of 9:30am, but location undecided. Look forward to everyone's comments.

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Postby hart on Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:20 pm

Well, I'm committed to it now - see here to understand why ;-)
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Postby beetleboy on Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:43 pm

I'll be there for the Sunday - shooting in Kali Hunters corporate tent here.

Feel free to shout at me thru the general ad fence and I'll pass you some free beers =]
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Postby fozzie on Sat Feb 24, 2007 8:48 pm

Liam - some people have all the luck 8). Seriously though, enjoy the day and 'Yes' we may drop by for that beer, seeing the forecast is for 35C :wink:


beetleboy wrote:I'll be there for the Sunday - shooting in Kali Hunters corporate tent here.

Feel free to shout at me thru the general ad fence and I'll pass you some free beers =]
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Postby DanielA on Sat Feb 24, 2007 9:35 pm

I plan to be heading in on Saturday. I normally lurk around the paddock and the far side of pit straight. I'll head down to the general area sometime to check out the displays.

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Postby Jonesy on Sat Feb 24, 2007 10:39 pm

Majority seems to be for a Saturday... and if Big V and Fozzie dont mind a few extras crashing in then a saturday morning 'mini meet' at the track sounds like the way to go. wonder through the General Ad areas and grab a paddock pass on the way in.

what do we think
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Postby rookie2 on Sun Feb 25, 2007 1:31 am

as a dutiful dad with a rev head son, we are heading in on friday so we can see all the classes of cars (assuming the program is same as last year)

hoping its not toooooo hot

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Postby fozzie on Sun Feb 25, 2007 5:21 pm

Jonesy - not a problem, more the merrier.

Jonesy wrote:Majority seems to be for a Saturday... and if Big V and Fozzie dont mind a few extras crashing in then a saturday morning 'mini meet' at the track sounds like the way to go. wonder through the General Ad areas and grab a paddock pass on the way in.

what do we think


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Postby fozzie on Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:54 pm

'3 Mar. 2007 - Adelaide Clipsal 500' is now listed in the Calendar Section on the Home Page, with a link to this thread. Thank you Gary Stark.

I will be arriving at the Track at 9:30am and will be entering via Gate:G6 - Cnr. Grenfell & East Tce.

Track Map:

http://www.clipsal500.com.au/2007/versi ... ckmap.html

We could meet just inside the Gate, or if you like to PM me and I will pass on my Mobile # to link up at another time/place.

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Postby adame on Mon Feb 26, 2007 8:10 pm

I'll be there all 4 days guys i know a few of you have my mobile number already, anyone else pm me and well swap details.
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Postby robw25 on Mon Feb 26, 2007 8:24 pm

you lucky bastards......... mmmmm clipsal girls, hope to see a few pics of them from you guys

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Postby fozzie on Mon Feb 26, 2007 9:53 pm

Hi Rob - I am only going to the non car events, girls, girls and more girls :lol: :lol: :lol:

robw25 wrote:you lucky bastards......... mmmmm clipsal girls, hope to see a few pics of them from you guys

cheers rob


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Postby Jonesy on Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:13 am

fozzie wrote:'3 Mar. 2007 - Adelaide Clipsal 500' is now listed in the Calendar Section on the Home Page, with a link to this thread. Thank you Gary Stark.

I will be arriving at the Track at 9:30am and will be entering via Gate:G6 - Cnr. Grenfell & East Tce.

Track Map:

http://www.clipsal500.com.au/2007/versi ... ckmap.html

We could meet just inside the Gate, or if you like to PM me and I will pass on my Mobile # to link up at another time/place.

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Mini Meet on 3 March...

Postby fozzie on Tue Feb 27, 2007 8:58 am

We have the following people interested meeting up prior or during the course of the day:

Big V, DanielA, adame, jonesy, Hart and me.

I have all of the above attendees Mobile numbers recorded.


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Postby hart on Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:51 am

Sounds like a plan!
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Postby Big V on Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:07 am

I say we make a pact and not let Rob see any of our non car pics..:)
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Postby beetleboy on Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:46 am

Just went for the briefing for my shoot..got a 4 day pass =]
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Re: Mini Meet on 3 March...

Postby foonji on Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:09 pm

fozzie wrote:We have the following people interested meeting up prior or during the course of the day:

Big V, DanielA, adame, jonesy, Hart and me.

I have all of the above attendees Mobile numbers recorded.


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i'll catch up too, Big V and adame know who i am.
I'll msg/call adam on the day and see where ya's are :)

beetleboy wrote:Just went for the briefing for my shoot..got a 4 day pass =]


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Postby bumthology on Tue Feb 27, 2007 5:21 pm

i wont be there, but i will sure be able to hear it.
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Postby robw25 on Tue Feb 27, 2007 8:34 pm

Big V wrote:I say we make a pact and not let Rob see any of our non car pics..:)


big v ... i knew you was a bastard the first time i met you !! BUT from one conniseur ( read : apprieciator of the curves ) to another conniseur
( read: perve ) am appealing to your better judgement, please please show us those clipsal girls the way you do !

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Postby Big V on Tue Feb 27, 2007 8:59 pm

OK rob, I have chosen to accept your mission, picked up my tickets for Thursday and Saturday and a new 4 gig CF card, so there will be plenty of opportunity to find and photograph those unique curves of Clipsal..Heck I might even set up a special folder just for you on smuggy :)
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Postby Big V on Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:03 pm

foonji, are you going on Thursday as well? I am meeting adame in the morning..
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Postby robw25 on Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:04 pm

Big V wrote:OK rob, I have chosen to accept your mission, picked up my tickets for Thursday and Saturday and a new 4 gig CF card, so there will be plenty of opportunity to find and photograph those unique curves of Clipsal..Heck I might even set up a special folder just for you on smuggy :)


thanks tony .... you're still a bastard !

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Postby hart on Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:03 pm

I've secured tickets for Thursday & Saturday as well - Sunday I've been invited to a bbq at a friend's house (they're in the track but not in the GA area, so I'm still not sure I can get much further in).
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Postby beetleboy on Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:14 pm

Bugger..my Thurs and Fri just filled up. Had to find a freelancer to shoot the Saturday as well so I'm only there on Sunday now :(

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Postby foonji on Wed Feb 28, 2007 12:59 am

Big V wrote:foonji, are you going on Thursday as well? I am meeting adame in the morning..


ah yes, i'm there all four days... got a morning shift on the thurs :)

will see you there then! :)
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Postby fozzie on Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:36 am

Guys - where are the action and still piccies from Day one :?:

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Postby hart on Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:46 am

I spent all day at the track yesterday, haven't even unloaded the CF from my camera yet, was so exhausted when I got home I just flaked into bed via the shower (it was SO hot yesterday - today will be worse).

I'm back on track tomorrow & Sunday. Hope to catch up with everyone!

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Postby Big V on Fri Mar 02, 2007 6:27 pm

Fozzie, 721 shots to unload and how do you select from that? As I said, will set up a "special folder" and trust me, it will be busy... Just finishing an article, then will get around to it - have to clear the cards for tomorrow - whoo hoo. I will be at turn 8 at 8.30!!!
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Postby fozzie on Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:03 pm

Big V - only 721 shots. You still had room for another 279. Just as well you purchased a 4GB CF card.

Look forward to your "Special Folder" with a lock, so robw25 can not access :wink:

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Postby foonji on Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:56 pm

i'll be in a yowie suit with the promo girls tommorow, so if you see a walking tree, its mee :)
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Postby fozzie on Fri Mar 02, 2007 9:02 pm

foonji - know how could we miss you :!:

foonji wrote:i'll be in a yowie suit with the promo girls tommorow, so if you see a walking tree, its mee :)


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Postby adame on Fri Mar 02, 2007 9:49 pm

Thought it was about time someone posted some pictures.
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Postby hart on Fri Mar 02, 2007 11:08 pm

I've upped some to flickr from Thursday - too many to post in IR&C so just click my siglink.
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Postby Ronza on Sat Mar 03, 2007 6:48 pm

Just added my day's shoot to the DSLRUsers' Smugmug pool :)

A dozen grid girls and a stationary car. Yep.

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Postby adame on Sat Mar 03, 2007 7:50 pm

Ok, so whos going tomorow? (SUNDAY) I'll be back to general admin so will be able to hang around with everyone all day.
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Postby hart on Sun Mar 04, 2007 1:11 am

I've got a rotten head cold, I need to be there for a few hours around lunch (work commitments), but probably won't be wondering around much - depends how I feel. End of the pits was a good corner for us (Big V, Fozzie, self) today, shots going up soon...
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Postby DanielA on Sun Mar 04, 2007 2:43 pm

Just a few misc shots.

Here are some fellow photographers. (To think, they get paid to do this!)
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I don't think much of the photographic centre. Looks a bit basic.
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We organised a bit of publicity for the forum...
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Postby Hudo on Sun Mar 04, 2007 2:57 pm

Hey,

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Postby robw25 on Sun Mar 04, 2007 4:33 pm

fozzie wrote:Look forward to your "Special Folder" with a lock, so robw25 can not access :wink:

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remember that 17-55 you used to own fozzie !!!

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Postby DanielA on Sun Mar 04, 2007 9:34 pm

robw25 wrote:
fozzie wrote:Look forward to your "Special Folder" with a lock, so robw25 can not access :wink:

remember that 17-55 you used to own fozzie !!!

Don't worry Rob. You didn't miss much.

There wasn't much to see...
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...they kept to them selves...
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...and they were very shy.
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Postby Reschsmooth on Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:12 am

DanielA wrote:I don't think much of the photographic centre. Looks a bit basic.
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