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24/07/2009 | Norton 360 Sandown Challenge grandstand offers something for all

Three types of ticket will ensure all patrons get the best seats in the house at next week’s Norton 360 Sandown Challenge in Melbourne, a feature event of the V8 Supercar Championship Series.



General admission patrons can attend the event from as little as $20 per day and have access to the massive grandstand on the main straight on a first in, first served basis.



Others wishing for some additional benefits can pay a little extra for the best viewing, exclusive access to the Advantage Bar and Restaurant, an exclusive pit walk and their own guaranteed seat.



The Advantage Bar and Restaurant will have the on track action and live timing beamed directly to the many televisions in the restaurant, there will be driver appearances over the course of the weekend and a number of V8 Supercars on display.



Premium seating for reserved and unreserved grandstand seats, at $130 and $120 for the full three days, offers the extra benefits and a look inside the inner-workings of V8 Supercars during a free pit walk.



The 480 reserved grandstand seats have been completely sold out but there are unreserved seats still available. The remainder, around 6000 lower ground and perimeter seats are available to general admission ticket holders on a first served basis on each day.



“There are not too many events where grandstand seats are available at general admission prices,” V8 Supercar Events General Manager Shane Howard said.



“That said there are prime locations that will be reserved for people who want to take advantage of the best viewing and their own bar and restaurant facilities offering great value for money. They are also guaranteed their seat for all three days.”



This year, for the first time in the events history, the start line has been moved forward several hundred metres so the cars will form up directly in front of the grandstand offering uninterrupted viewing of the race start and pre-race activities.



Reserved and unreserved grandstand ticket holders also receive a free V8 Supercar pit lane walk on Saturday and Sunday morning prior to the each day of racing.



This year’s event will also focus on family with the special offer of Kids under 12 free with a paying adult (tickets from $20). The Norton 360 Family Zone will keep them entertained featuring jumping castles, bungy run, pacer karts, giant slide and more.



In the skies the Royal Australian Air Force formation aerobatic display team, known as “The Roulettes” will showcase their Air Force flying skills to the Australian Public.



The V8 Supercars will hit the track on Friday 31st July for practice. The Norton 360 Sandown challenge has changed this year to an exciting 2 race sprint format, with a feature event on both Saturday and Sunday.



For all ticketing inquiries contact Ticketek on 132 849. Grandstand Tickets starting from $120.00 for all three days of the Norton 360 Sandown Challenge.


 

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