For the fifth time this year, I went out to Oran Pk today. The place is closer and closer to becoming a whole bunch of Mc Mansions. 🙁
Can I encourage anyone with even a passing interest in motorsport, to go out and have a wander around the place before it's gone. Sure it's a bit run down and under maintained these days, but the whole vibe of the place reeks of oldschool racing and bigboys toys. Every form of motorsport is in some way supported on the grounds from offroad to 4wding to carts to rallying to 1/8 mile drags and of course, circuit racing in it's many forms. Many of Australias greatest racing names have been there and the circuit is one of the best in Australia even in it's current state. The best thing is, even on the busiest days, the general public can wander round the whole of the pitts and talk to anyone. Try that at Eastern Ck during a big race meeting.
I say this because, after the Bug-in a lot of people gave the facility a hard time for being a bad show venue. I really think it wasn't fair. It's not a show venue, it's a real race track. There is no where else in NSW where all of those events could have been held along with a show. And later on this year, there will be nowhere at all in NSW where all three disciplines could race in the same place.
Anyway, take the opportunity while the its still there. There's something on most weekends. Club days mean no entry fee for spectating, so grab a camera, throw the kids in the car and go for a drive. Take a walk around the place while you still can.
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