I took a run up to Bathurst for the 12hr over the weekend. I grew up in Bathurst and saw enough 1000's to last a lifetime so haven't gone in years. My parents still live up there and dad was at me to bring the cobra up so I took my first run over the mountains.
Absolutely beautiful drive up on Saturday arvo. Lots of very nice cars on the road (saw 2 Mclarens on the way up and got passed by one having a lot of fun on the way back, lots of Ferraris and lambos etc). The way the event is all set up and run I thought was great. Not at all crowded very relaxed atmosphere, and I would say a much more "refined" crowd to what I was used to for the V8's.
You could literally drive onto the spectator bank at Murray's corner and watch the race from the drivers seat.
Too many pace cars (bit like this forum these days
) so was very stop start, but saw a lot of action in the time we were there. I will be back next year a little better prepared and go for the whole weekend I think.
A few pics below:
The original Cornett Aluminah on Murray's corner:
Nice old Porsche - the trunk on the back was the owners dads. Going by his age it may have come over on the first fleet:
Nice shady spot on the chase - not sure if we were allowed to sit here but there wasnt anyone in the room!
I think these guys were working on the "that'll buff right out..." theory. Thats Skippy they are trying to wash off - happened on the first lap.
I dont think this Maclaren saw much action:
Not a good spot for a spin:
