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Hey all,

Ive had it confirmed from a reliable source that on the 22nd of this month, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes will be doing a bit of a promo stunt at Mt Panorama involving Jenson Button setting a time using an F1 car then swapping with Craig Lowndes and using the V8 Supercar for laps of the circuit.

Incase you've been living under a rock, here's what a McLaren looks like;

McLaren-MP4-26-04s.jpg

.......and here's what Lowndes V8 looks like;

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So myself and a group of others have booked a hotel room looking onto the track. Here's the view from the exact room we booked;

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We are staying on the night of the 21st, so we have the use of the balcony to watch the cars do the roundy round thing on the 22nd. If you want to come along and see an awesome car and a cab doing their thing, then come along!!!

Rooms are surprisingly affordable and it looks like even the cheapest single rooms have a balcony looking at the track. Here's a pic of a single room;

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Now for anyone that wants to book the hotel website is here; http://www.mirvachotels.com/citigate-mount-panorama-bathurst/guest-rooms

So......... thats it really. This works out well for anyone who wanted to go to the GP in Melbourne but cant for whatever reason, Bathurst is only 3 hours away so you could even drive there on the day then drive back later that night.

Cheers

-Steve

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I'd rather be at Bathurst watching this thing :)

Steveo how reliable is your source?

It's def on. The hotel is selling packages for the day including some special breakfast thing.

See you there Steve. Heading up on Tues morning.

Keen on doing a Tuesday morning thing too. Any idea if it's being run as a motorsport type day with entry tickets etc or is it low key just turn up and find a spot on the hill and stay out of everyone's way?

Keen on doing a Tuesday morning thing too. Any idea if it's being run as a motorsport type day with entry tickets etc or is it low key just turn up and find a spot on the hill and stay out of everyone's way?

Low key is my bet.

Incase it's a closed event I suggest keeping the hotel brunch thing in mind. The lady I spoke to said it's $35 and is on the roof, so if you can't get a good view around the track for any reason use the hotel roof

Are big ass cameras/lenses allowed? If so, I'll try to get a day off work or just call in sick.

Appears to be for TGA..

http://www.topgear.com/au/car-news/mclaren-f1-around-bathurst

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