Bathurst

[XWildGT]

well it looks like another strict bathurst
Petrol heads will have to survive on a slab of beer a day at next month's Bathurst 1000 car race.

Police checkpoints will confiscate "excess alcohol" as motor racing fans descend on Mt Panorama, in NSW's central west, for the October 9-12 event.

For the second year running, NSW Police and V8 Supercars have agreed to limit the amount of beer, wine and spirits taken into the racing precinct.

Adults can take one case (24 cans) of full-strength beer or one block (36 cans) of light beer each day.

Restrictions also apply to one case (24 cans) of pre-mixed drinks or one cask of wine, up to four litres.

Combinations are not allowed, and no glass containers are permitted in camping areas or within the race precinct.

Police said the limits were fair and would reduce the risk of alcohol-fuelled violence and anti-social behaviour.

"These restrictions are very generous," Chief Superintendent Steve Cullen said in a statement on Sunday.

"Anyone who needs to drink more than 24 cans of beer in a day to have a good time is not welcome.

"This is a sporting event unlike any other with 30,000 people living in campsites around the Mt Panorama circuit for up to a week prior to the actual race.

"It's important we work hand in glove with event organisers to ensure the safety of racegoers."

The measures follow the success of last year's security operation, Supt Cullen said.

Police and security personnel will set up checkpoints at every entrance area to the race circuit.

Excess alcohol will be stored by event staff and be available for collection the following day.

[4Vman]

Sounds fair to me.
Anyone needing to drink more than a slab a day has a far bigger "life" issue than these restrictions anyway..

[XWildGT]

Originally Posted by 4Vman

Sounds fair to me.
Anyone needing to drink more than a slab a day has a far bigger "life" issue than these restrictions anyway..

its not that but its having to go down town to get more thats the problem ,as they breathe test you plus when your camping you dont want to be running in town each day, and also down at the chase area on race day had t drink out of plastic cups no byo cos its licenced at $5 a cup it adds up

[Full Noise]

Originally Posted by 4Vman

Sounds fair to me.
Anyone needing to drink more than a slab a day has a far bigger "life" issue than these restrictions anyway..

There’s something really scary here. This is the second time I’ve agreed with you 100% on an issue this year.

[InfernoSR]

GREAT! makes it easier for us Officials and cleaning staff...

[PHATXR8]

What do-gooder rubbish.... I have been going to the Bathurst 1000 for years and I am yet to have seen any alcohol fuelled violence.

[phoenix99]

good on them, the fact that people need one case to enjoy a 8 hr race is bloody rediculus!

[XWildGT]

Originally Posted by phoenix99

good on them, the fact that people need one case to enjoy a 8 hr race is bloody rediculus!

what about the rest of the day and night i mean thats only two beers an hour

[deesun]

Originally Posted by PHATXR8

What do-gooder rubbish.... I have been going to the Bathurst 1000 for years and I am yet to have seen any alcohol fuelled violence.

Yep, blind drunk for four days.

I'm with the coppers on this one. At least they are going to hold it for the next day. Wonder what or if they will charge for the privelige and what will happen to the unclaimed "prizes"? :

[banarcus]

Great idea. The grubs who need to drink more shouldn't be there anyway. Stay at home and camp in the backyard instead.

[XWildGT]

I think you have all missed the point i was trying to get across its not about trying to drink a slab a day ,its the fact that you have to go into town each day to buy more ,and hope you are under the limit .
There are a lot of people who go and have a good time and drink who arent grubs or idiots as some people think on here there is only a handful of idiots who carnt control themselves to be honest its a bit blown out of portion its is no where near as bad as it was in the early 80s
I think society needs to harden the f#!k up ing_sm

[Lynch'd]

That article doesn't make it clear about General Admission vs campers. Last year GA were allowed nothing. Had to pay rediculous prices and drink inside a cage!

[4Vman]

If people are going to drink themselves into a coma for 3 days straight how on earth are they going to even remember they were there let alone enjoy THE EVENT... which after all is why id assume people go there, you know, for the motoracing?? its a race!! not octoberfest....
If this weeds out the tools and clears the event up for the real motorsport enthusiasts who can enjoy a drink without needing to drink constantly for 3 days straight than its a good thing, ive seen how bad it gets there, id never take my wife or family.

Oh, the other thing is the article does say:
"Excess alcohol will be stored by event staff and be available for collection the following day".
In any event how hard is it to sobber up for the morning if you need to go to town... :

[Nikked]

isn't one carton per person enough? Its not booze up its a race!

[XWildGT]

what ever you still missed the point i was trying to get across so just because i like to have a beer i am a coma drinking idiot who doesnt watch motor sports and am a disgrace i am joining AA next week :baby bott : :

[4Vman]

Originally Posted by XWildGT

what ever you still missed the point i was trying to get across so just because i like to have a beer i am a coma drinking idiot who doesnt watch motor sports and am a disgrace i am joining AA next week :baby bott : :

no.. the point i was making is people need to respect others rights to enjoy the event without having to deal with drunks.. and also respect the drink drive laws by making appropriate adjustment to your drinking in time to drive...
24 cans a day is a hell of allot of alcohol for anyone, (apart from the fact that the organisers will hold excess for you onsite till the next day) i cant see why its such a big issue to dry out over night and for a few hours the next morning if you need to go to town.....

[AndrewR_AUII]

Originally Posted by Nikked

isn't one carton per person enough? Its not booze up its a race!

Not for everybody.... hence the limit.
I was going to say another case of the actions of the few spoiling it for the many.... but I don't this would affect too many.

And Blueprint.... remember a zero alcohol limit for you - and random tests can (and sometimes are) done.
:togo:

[InfernoSR]

Originally Posted by AndrewR_AUII

And Blueprint.... remember a zero alcohol limit for you - and random tests can (and sometimes are) done.
:togo:

No problems there mate might have a beer or 2 on sat night... but due to our early starts, the drinks will be minimum and sleep will be lots :P

[gtxb67]

one slab should be enough - in years gone by they would take more than one in and still make their way down the mountain to get more. as a non drinker and having been their with women and kids, i think that is more than enough. having no more than 24 cans in a day should not affect ones enjoyment, but even 24 in one day can affect others enjoyment

[Auslandau]

A slab a day per person ......... bloody fair and reasonable! I can't get through a slab ina day no matter how hard I try.

How easy would it be for them to not allow any in and forced to buy from the sponsered sites like so many other events in plastic cups with a limit?



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[BabyJ]

Originally Posted by auslandau

A slab a day per person ......... bloody fair and reasonable! I can't get through a slab ina day no matter how hard I try.

How easy would it be for them to not allow any in and forced to buy from the sponsered sites like so many other events in plastic cups with a limit?

Agreed! At the Hamilton V8's this year it was a fully catered event that you couldn't even get water into!!!
1 slab per person per day is fair. If you need to drink more then take a non-drinker and drink their slab too. When you run out and (hopefully wake up!) then they can drive you to town to get some more.
Besides, it says that you can take in a slab of pre-mixed. So why not jst get a slab of jimmy, put on your ford gear and cheer your guts out.

[XWildGT]

yes look i agree to a degree but what about where you carnt take any and have to buy it in a plastic cup for $5 all im trying to say is each year its getting stricter and more costly and it is slowly losing its atmosphere i will finish with that and ill put my flame suit on

[4Vman]

Originally Posted by XWildGT

yes look i agree to a degree but what about where you carnt take any and have to buy it in a plastic cup for $5 all im trying to say is each year its getting stricter and more costly and it is slowly losing its atmosphere i will finish with that and ill put my flame suit on

look, as a social drinker and sports lover i often wonder why people need to drink at sporting events full stop!, alcohol tends to blurr the event anyway..
Personally i don't drink during sporting events, i just enjoy my drink afterwards.. that said i can see why allot of people do enjoy drinking during an event, and there's nothing wrong with that.
The problem at events like bathurst is the drinking and associated antics of quite a few tend to ruin the experience for many others, and take prority over the actual reason for being there.. THE RACING!!!!....

[galaxy xr8]

As a non drinker myself, I think it's a great idea, the sooner they ban it all together the better,
I know that's never going to happen, but I just don't understand why people need alcohol and in such large amount's to have fun.
I don't mind people having a drink or two, hell all my mates do, but me personally, I don't drink, it's just me.

[RG]

I love my beer but a slab for the day really doesn't seem to be a problem to me. Remember why you are there in the first place.

[vanman_75]

thats the same as last year ,and it was fine by me .but for you people who keep judging me gives me the s...ts ,away from the race i can easily drink 2 cases and be responsible ,their are yobbos at races who just happen to be easy drunks and destructive by nature ,at such family events i agree whole heartedly,the drive to town thing makes it dangerous, the women found that out when they did the run each day.they dont charge to hold your grog ,but it does just sit in the shed at the gate .

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by vanman_75

thats the same as last year ,and it was fine by me .but for you people who keep judging me gives me the s...ts ,away from the race i can easily drink 2 cases and be responsible ,their are yobbos at races who just happen to be easy drunks and destructive by nature ,at such family events i agree whole heartedly,the drive to town thing makes it dangerous, the women found that out when they did the run each day.they dont charge to hold your grog ,but it does just sit in the shed at the gate .

So when you go back the next day to pick it up the beers warm as p55.

[ebxr8240]

No glass allowed btw.. Only cans..

[TUF_302]

Good idea i think!, as said, if you need to drink that much a day you have issues!!

[FGII-XR6]

great news 24 cans is actually too much this is a car race not a pi$$up it is supposed to be a family event and drunken idiots should not be encouraged or tollerated. anyone needing more than this limit has a serious problem 24 cvand in a 24 hour period is drinking way above harmful levels