Not long now. DJR going retro mode with their cars.
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Not long now. DJR going retro mode with their cars.
2022 'Bathurst 100' - gee that's a short race, only 16 laps this year.....
so 20 deg and bone dry raceday, got it thanks
so 20 deg and bone dry raceday, got it thanks
You'd suspect they'll move up the start time like in 2020 if the forecast holds. Gotta finish it in time for 7 news and all
Depends on how it falls. If it's one big thunderstorm, dumping 24mm in 1-2 hours (12-24mm per hour), then that would definitely see the race red flagged - though a re-start may be possible, depending on the timing. If it's a steady 1-3mm per hour, then "let's go racing".24mls is enough to can the race. Water would be flowing down the gutters.
Depends on how it falls. If it's one big thunderstorm, dumping 24mm in 1-2 hours (12-24mm per hour), then that would definitely see the race red flagged - though a re-start may be possible, depending on the timing. If it's a steady 1-3mm per hour, then "let's go racing".
The joker in the pack is the fact that the ground is already completely saturated, with more rain forecast in the days leading up to the race. It's not just the Sunday forecast that we need to be worried about. Anything that falls is going to run straight off the mountain, so we're definitely going to see how effective the track design is at managing run-off from the areas around the track. Rain that falls on the track itself is one thing - but the ability to manage run-off from surrounding areas will determine whether or not the race can proceed.
... as I said - the ground is already completely saturated, with more rain forecast in the days leading up to the race.Wet from Wednesday : http://www.bom.gov.au/places/nsw/bathurst/
Considering how much traffic the infield gets (camping, caravans etc), I'd be bloody worried about how much water comes rolling down the mountain.... as I said - the ground is already completely saturated, with more rain forecast in the days leading up to the race.
It's going to be a massive test for the track's engineering, as we see how well it deals with water running off from the areas surrounding the track, particularly the properties inside the track.
I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of the camping & parking areas are closed. I know the Temora Aviation Museum cancelled their bi-annual Warbirds Airshow, because the ground was so wet that it would have been unsafe to have thousands of people on site. I will not be surprised if they are forced to do the same with many of the camping & parking areas at Bathurst.Considering how much traffic the infield gets (camping, caravans etc), I'd be bloody worried about how much water comes rolling down the mountain.
Just seems a recipe for disaster.
It's a big ask, all these spots have been booked out for months and months.I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of the camping & parking areas are closed. I know the Temora Aviation Museum cancelled their bi-annual Warbirds Airshow, because the ground was so wet that it would have been unsafe to have thousands of people on site. I will not be surprised if they are forced to do the same with many of the camping & parking areas at Bathurst.
It's not just a matter of run off created by "traffic" - it's just going to run off the whole area, because the ground is so wet.
Here's the Warbirds cancellation media release - I am expecting the same logic to apply at Bathurst:
Warbirds Downunder 2022 Cancelled - Temora Aviation Museum.
I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of the camping & parking areas are closed. I know the Temora Aviation Museum cancelled their bi-annual Warbirds Airshow, because the ground was so wet that it would have been unsafe to have thousands of people on site. I will not be surprised if they are forced to do the same with many of the camping & parking areas at Bathurst.
It's not just a matter of run off created by "traffic" - it's just going to run off the whole area, because the ground is so wet.
Here's the Warbirds cancellation media release - I am expecting the same logic to apply at Bathurst:
Warbirds Downunder 2022 Cancelled - Temora Aviation Museum.
It's a safety issue. They won't have any choice.It's a big ask, all these spots have been booked out for months and months.
Not just easy to rehouse them all. That's provided they still go of course.
I've been a couple of times - it's highly recommended.Next time I get to Bathurst, Temora is on the hit list.
Temora Aviation Museum - Home of Australia’s Historic Ex-military Aircraft
The Temora Aviation Museum encourages remembrance of the role played by Australia’s historic ex-military aircraft and the men and women who flew themaviationmuseum.com.au