Bathurst shift

[AlbertM]

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/25/covid-breakthrough-cases-cdc-says-more-than-4100-people-have-been-hospitalized-or-died-after-vaccination.html

bet those 4000 people wish you were right about not dying from it after being vaccinated...

diseases will always kill folk/make them sick, it is just a matter of what level is deemed to be 'acceptable'

based on your 3 weeks though for 'immunity' (which isn't) I don't know how they will meet their Bathurst deadline for a crowd.

You didn't even read the article you linked.

We don't need anymore flat earthers. We're having enough problems with reality than to worry about "alternate facts".

[Sonic]

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/25/covid-breakthrough-cases-cdc-says-more-than-4100-people-have-been-hospitalized-or-died-after-vaccination.html

bet those 4000 people wish you were right about not dying from it after being vaccinated...

diseases will always kill folk/make them sick, it is just a matter of what level is deemed to be 'acceptable'

based on your 3 weeks though for 'immunity' (which isn't) I don't know how they will meet their Bathurst deadline for a crowd.

You didn't even read the article you linked.

We don't need anymore flat earthers. We're having enough problems with reality than to worry about "alternate facts".

I did... it is interesting that folk getting sick/dying is ok after vaccination and just scaremongering but apparently ok when the gov's do it to keep folk scared?

I'm not flat earther by any stretch, a little integrity is too much to ask for these days though sadly (from either side)

[AlbertM]

I did... it is interesting that folk getting sick/dying is ok after vaccination and just scaremongering but apparently ok when the gov's do it to keep folk scared?

I'm not flat earther by any stretch, a little integrity is too much to ask for these days though sadly (from either side)

Yeah integrity is misquoting, twisting the numbers in the article. Nobody said it's OK for people to die. You're not flat earther but you entertain conspiracy theories like the Government is only keeping people scared.

[djr18fan]

Well I think Bathurst should go ahead without spectators if necessary (I don't have an answer to the issue of marshalls etc) and we'll provide the spectators here: https://www.supercars.com/news/championship/bathurst-party-announced-for-new-zealand-fans/

[stevo qld]

According to this map. Covid is spreading to the East, South and West of Bathurst.

There are also cases a bit further to the North.

Both the Bathurst 1000 and Attack events are increasingly looking in jeopardy.

https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/news/map-shows-how-covid19-is-spreading-beyond-sydney-and-into-regional-nsw/news-story/34c6e59d202001ca3ba5e2eb1b6fa4ec

[Sonic]

According to this map. Covid is spreading to the East, South and West of Bathurst.

There are also cases a bit further to the North.

Both the Bathurst 1000 and Attack events are increasingly looking in jeopardy.

https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/news/map-shows-how-covid19-is-spreading-beyond-sydney-and-into-regional-nsw/news-story/34c6e59d202001ca3ba5e2eb1b6fa4ec

via speedcafe even the 1000 is looking dodgy because they have not allowed the 2 weeks prior to the Challenge event...

so for the 1000 to run at all someone is going to have their contract altered at a minimum

[AlbertM]

According to this map. Covid is spreading to the East, South and West of Bathurst.

There are also cases a bit further to the North.

Both the Bathurst 1000 and Attack events are increasingly looking in jeopardy.

https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/news/map-shows-how-covid19-is-spreading-beyond-sydney-and-into-regional-nsw/news-story/34c6e59d202001ca3ba5e2eb1b6fa4ec

That map has Bathurst smack dab in a yellow zone of 1-9 cases.

[fordman]

Just spitballing here but an idea that may work???

With NSW already on track to reach its vaccination goal reported today if the current rate is kept up could be mid September? plus  NSW allowing tradies back to work under the vaccine passport scheme, we could see the vaccine passport system allow the event to go ahead?

If Supercars can get all their teams and officials fully vaccinated they maybe able to apply to NSW to run the event under the passport scheme? and maybe with Vaccinated spectators? It will mean no need for the 2 week prior lockdowns?

Its quite clear vaccine passports will be playing a role in our future [ they did in our past history not that long ago] , many countries now wont allow anyone in unless vaccinated, will it extend down to sporting events music events etc etc, it has started at ths level in many countries.

it s possible if planning starts soon I believe.

or will they just say bugger it and cancel the whole thing?

[Trevor]

I am fully vaccinated so I am in 

[WarrenK]

With covid, lockdowns, shut borders and this  https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/08/10/challenge-bathurst-adamant-bathurst-1000-cannot-run-on-new-date/ I think it might end up in the too hard basket for the supercars.

[fordman]

With covid, lockdowns, shut borders and this  https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/08/10/challenge-bathurst-adamant-bathurst-1000-cannot-run-on-new-date/ I think it might end up in the too hard basket for the supercars.

and if covid ruins that event as well as they will have same covid problem as supercars have

the Bathurst council could still allow it as its unusual times, but given the propensity to not work together in these times sadly and work something out they seem to wantt o stick to selfish reasons INMHO

[fordman]

I am fully vaccinated so I am in 

So am I 

[Sonic]

Haven't had a proper read yet but seems Challenge has said 1000 is a definite no on the advertised date.... (from Speedcafe article)

And if I read the little I got right that SC did not get clearance from Bathurst Council for that weekend? Having a proper read soon to see what comes of this!

Fists are up and ready to duke it out it seems

[skaifeman]

And Adderton at it again:
https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/08/11/breaking-bathurst-council-confirms-no-agreement-for-new-1000-date/

Sometimes you hate him, sometimes you love him.

[fordman]

And Adderton at it again:
https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/08/11/breaking-bathurst-council-confirms-no-agreement-for-new-1000-date/

Sometimes you hate him, sometimes you love him.

wouldn't it be better if the council tried to get both events? rather than one??? doesn't make sense if they are the sticking point? miss out on double the income to the area???