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SPECATATORS
LEG 7 SPEC GUIDE HERE - Kalgoorlie Area - Saturday 8th August 2009
Spectating on Safari
Prologue Spectator Guide - Take the Great Eastern Highway from Perth then the Great Southern Highway, Turn Right into Yarra Road, then follow the Spectator map to the Spectator location.
SPECTATOR SUMMARY GUIDE - TOWN BY TOWN (1.96MB PDF)
The Safari is a secret course event and as such we only publish competition spectating details the day before competitor arrival.
Spectating will be available for the general public on the following days:
Saturday 1st August 2009
Mundaring Prologue
Spectator maps and instructions will be posted on the website site the day before the prologue. Estimated commencement time is 8.30 am.
Catch all the action at the official spectator point in Mundaring for the 2009 Australasian Safari prologue. Watch the competitors as they race for their place seeding. Please note that this is a bush spectating point setting with no facilities.
City of Perth Ceremonial Start and Safari Show
Russel Square, Northbridge.
Safari Show commences at 4.00 pm
Ceremonial Start commences at 6.00 pm.
Come and meet the competitors, check out the machines and wish them well as the start their Safari adventure for 2009.
Sunday 2nd August - Geraldton Arrival
Welcome the competitors and crews into the Geraldton after the first day of competition.
Where Utakarra Sports Ground, Geraldton Mt Magnet Road, Geraldton
When First Competitor due 3.00 pm
Monday 3rd August 2009 - Mt Magnet Arrival
Welcome the competitors and crews into Mt Magnet at the end of Leg 2.
Where Mt Magnet Sports Oval
When First Competitor due 1.30 pm
Tuesday 4th August 2009 - Leonora Arrival
Welcome the competitors and crews into Leonora after the completion of Leg 3, one of the longest in the event.
Where Leonora Sports Oval
When First Competitor due 3.30 pm
Wednesday 5th August 2009 - Laverton Arrival 1
Welcome the competitors and crews into Laverton after the completion of Leg 4.
Where Laverton Oval (Next to the Primary School)
When First Competitor due 1.30 pm
Thursday 6th August 2009 - Laverton Arrival 2
Welcome the competitors and crews back into Laverton after one of the toughest days of the event.
Where Laverton Oval (Next to the Primary School)
When First Competitor due 1.20 pm
Friday 7th August 2009- Kalgoorlie Arrival
Welcome the competitors and crews into Kalgoorlie at the end of Leg 6.
Where Oasis Sports Grounds (Behind the Aquatic centre)
When First Competitor due 2.30 pm
Saturday 8th August 2009 - Kalgoorlie Spectator Point
Catch all of the action on the final day of Safari. Details will guide you to a spectator point not that far from Kalgoorlie to see the surviving crews complete the last day of competition. Please note that this is a bush spectating point setting with no facilities.
Details for the Kalgoorlie Spectator point will be published on Friday the 7th August on this site.
Saturday 8th August 2009 - Kalgoorlie Ceremonial Finish
Welcome the competitors to the Ceremonial Finish. Celebrate with them as they cross the finish line and of course the obligatory champagne spray.
Where Corner of Hannan Street and Maritana Streets / Boulder Road, Kalgoorlie
When First Competitor due 2.30 pm
Please note that all times are approximate and are subject to change.
WARNING! MOTOR SPORT CAN BE DANGEROUS - PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDE.
If you are a Resident of a town or property through which the Safari passes, please read the following information. The Roads will be closed by the Event Zero and / Double Zero cars. Do not move onto the road until after the SWEEP car has passed. Please note that there may be gaps between competitors.
ALWAYS
- Always STAY ALERT! The unexpected may happen.
- Always wait until the Sweep passes your location before moving onto or across the road or track as there may have been a delay in the passage of the competing cars or bikes.
- Always stand where you can see the competing cars coming and going.
- Always leave yourself room to move away quickly.
- Always keep children under constant and close supervision.
- Always keep animals on a lead.
- If necessary the Safari Stage will not start, or continue, until the course is safe and instructions are obeyed!
NEVER
- Never stand or sit close to the edge of the road
- Never stand below the level of the road (or in gutters or culverts)
- Never stand in run-off (escape) routes for the competitors
- Never sit down at a location on the same level as the cars - you need to be standing so that you are able to move away quickly if ...necessary
- Never stand behind the red and white striped tape
- Never stand in front of arrows or signs relevant to the running of the event
- Never be distracted - always face the competitors
- Never stand on or cross the road while it is officially closed
- Never play games with your safety, or with that of the competitors
SPECTATOR EXCLUSION AREAS
Use the diagrams below to ensure safe viewing in areas outside designated spectator points. No standing areas are shown with stripes. For your safety be aware and always follow any Officials' directives.
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Left or Right corner |
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Left or Right at crossroads |
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Left or Right Y-Junction |
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Left or Right Hairpins |
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Left or Right sweepers |
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Left or Right T-Junction |
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Chicane's, Esses or Crossroads |
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