{"id":3941,"date":"2014-04-01T13:43:35","date_gmt":"2014-04-01T02:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cewilson.offroader.com.au\/?p=3941"},"modified":"2014-04-01T13:43:35","modified_gmt":"2014-04-01T02:43:35","slug":"symmons-plains-v8s-2014-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cewilson.offroader.com.au\/?p=3941","title":{"rendered":"Symmons Plains – V8’s 2014 season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just spent last Sunday at the V8 race at Symmons Plains, Tasmania. We are lucky in that it’s only a very short drive to the track from home. The weather wasn’t all that flash in the morning, but fortunately it cleared into a fantastic day around lunchtime.<\/p>\n

The track itself comes into some criticism, especially from TV viewers. But from a spectator viewpoint it is brilliant – there was only turn 2 that we couldn’t see from our vantage point. I can’t say I’ve heard many bad comments from drivers either, with most expressing the point that it’s quite technical and there really is no chance for a break.<\/p>\n

The kids area is still a fantastic area, in particular for young Ethan who absolutely loved the ‘cars’ equipment. The pits area is very open making for some great access and viewing, although I have no doubt that this isn’t a good thing for the teams\/drivers who are trying to work. The kids had some great insight into tyre management as they watched the teams prepare for the race.<\/p>\n

The only things I would criticise is the lack of entertainment. It feels like the event is ‘half’ done at the moment – no live music (day or night), no bikes, no drifting – that type of stuff. They need to turn it into a full weekend package, where you don’t want to leave. Big periods of kids being bored between races sucks for the parents…..<\/p>\n

A BIG BIG THANKS to Budgie!!! \ud83d\ude42 \ud83d\ude42 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Cheers
\nChris<\/p>\n