Revival - viewing problems
Discussion
Yesterday - Friday - was a cracking day, especially the Kinrara race at the end.
However it was very disappointing to see that "hospitality" facilities were taking more space than ever. This meant that there was nowhere to view the racing along the whole main straight from inside the track without paying megabucks for one of the hospitality packages.
Previously an area just past the exit of the marshalling paddock was accessible. Also a Paddock pass allowed acces to an area just past the chicane.
It's not much better on the outside and the limited space available was jammed even though it was only the practice sessions. Also it was very obvious that the enclosures opposite were hardly occupied so much of the trackside viewing space was barely in use.
We all understand commercial pressures and the drive to maximise revenue but, in this fan's opinion, the balance has been lost.
However it was very disappointing to see that "hospitality" facilities were taking more space than ever. This meant that there was nowhere to view the racing along the whole main straight from inside the track without paying megabucks for one of the hospitality packages.
Previously an area just past the exit of the marshalling paddock was accessible. Also a Paddock pass allowed acces to an area just past the chicane.
It's not much better on the outside and the limited space available was jammed even though it was only the practice sessions. Also it was very obvious that the enclosures opposite were hardly occupied so much of the trackside viewing space was barely in use.
We all understand commercial pressures and the drive to maximise revenue but, in this fan's opinion, the balance has been lost.
Correct that the rest of the circuit was relatively empty: I spent a fair part of the day there.
However, past experience tells me that it will be a different story tomorrow, given good weather.
In any case that was not my point. The Woodcote - Chicane - Pits - Start Line sector is the centre of much action. As things are now not many folk will be able to watch what goes on there.
However, past experience tells me that it will be a different story tomorrow, given good weather.
In any case that was not my point. The Woodcote - Chicane - Pits - Start Line sector is the centre of much action. As things are now not many folk will be able to watch what goes on there.
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