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Organisers of the 2002 Network Q Rally of Great Britain have announced ticketing plans for the season finale in Wales and in a revolutionary approach to rally ticketing, passes for the 2002 Rally will be strictly allocated for each stage and car park of the of the event.
The aim is to provide fans with safe and spectacular spectating as well as eliminating the risk of stages having to be cancelled because of over-crowding or other safety concerns.
"Creating a positive spectator experience, combined with excellent spectator safety, is at the heart of the new ticketing strategy for 2002", confirmed Ian Parry, Promotions Director. "This year's Network Q Rally will see some of the best spectator points ever on a rally – all within the bounds of the FIA's ruling on spectator safety.
"This has been achieved by strictly designating ticketing for each stage, with some stages being only accessible through advance purchase tickets and others restricted to ticket purchases on the day."
The new ticket strategy is designed to ensure that every spectator who purchases a ticket in advance can be 100 percent certain that they will be able to get into their chosen stages - and without any problems with parking.
Through close liaison with the Forest Enterprise, the local organisations who run the car parks, as well as the South Wales emergency services, the safe capacity for each stage has been determined, including car parks and the route into each stage. The result is that the number of tickets sold for each stage will be strictly limited to match that safe capacity.
"It has never been more important to book in advance to guarantee your place on the rally," continued Parry. "There will be a variety of tickets available for advance purchase – two types of three-day Event Passes, Day Passes for each day of the rally and even individual access to two areas – the Cardiff Super Special and a new exciting section in the Forest - the Walter's Arena."
Walter's Arena is part of the Rheola stage where an extra mile of road has been added to test the drivers and thrill the crowds. This is the only single Forest Stage access pass available in advance for the Friday and the Sunday – easily accessible and with plenty of parking, it will be a great place for the family to watch World Championship rallying at its best.
For Rally newcomers, the Super Specials in Cardiff Bay on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening provide the ideal introduction to this exhilarating sport, with Grandstand and Field tickets available. And for the truly dedicated, Thursday’s Day Pass includes access to the Shakedown as well as the opening Super Special in Cardiff.
Tickets for the Service Park at Felindre can be purchased on the day, or in advance with any one of the Day Passes.
"Our aim is to give spectators the absolute certainty that they will be able to get into the stages without any problems of access or parking and their safety will be paramount," confirmed Parry. "This new approach to ticketing gives us the ability to provide that assurance for advance ticket holders. It also means that, for spectators who want to buy tickets on the day, we will be able to accurately promote availability so that people are not queuing unnecessarily."
Tickets can be purchased by ringing the ticket hotline on 0870 1212529. If a spectator orders a single pass, it will attract a £10 single person supplement and child passes are available for children aged 9-15. All prices include VAT
THE NETWORK Q RALLY OF GREAT BRITAIN 2002 TICKET DETAILS[/b]
The organisers will make available limited parking and viewing available to “On the Day” purchasers. This will be on a strictly first come first served basis and the costs will be £20 per stage (adult) and £10 per stage (child).
Organisers of the 2002 Network Q Rally of Great Britain have announced ticketing plans for the season finale in Wales and in a revolutionary approach to rally ticketing, passes for the 2002 Rally will be strictly allocated for each stage and car park of the of the event.
The aim is to provide fans with safe and spectacular spectating as well as eliminating the risk of stages having to be cancelled because of over-crowding or other safety concerns.
"Creating a positive spectator experience, combined with excellent spectator safety, is at the heart of the new ticketing strategy for 2002", confirmed Ian Parry, Promotions Director. "This year's Network Q Rally will see some of the best spectator points ever on a rally – all within the bounds of the FIA's ruling on spectator safety.
"This has been achieved by strictly designating ticketing for each stage, with some stages being only accessible through advance purchase tickets and others restricted to ticket purchases on the day."
The new ticket strategy is designed to ensure that every spectator who purchases a ticket in advance can be 100 percent certain that they will be able to get into their chosen stages - and without any problems with parking.
Through close liaison with the Forest Enterprise, the local organisations who run the car parks, as well as the South Wales emergency services, the safe capacity for each stage has been determined, including car parks and the route into each stage. The result is that the number of tickets sold for each stage will be strictly limited to match that safe capacity.
"It has never been more important to book in advance to guarantee your place on the rally," continued Parry. "There will be a variety of tickets available for advance purchase – two types of three-day Event Passes, Day Passes for each day of the rally and even individual access to two areas – the Cardiff Super Special and a new exciting section in the Forest - the Walter's Arena."
Walter's Arena is part of the Rheola stage where an extra mile of road has been added to test the drivers and thrill the crowds. This is the only single Forest Stage access pass available in advance for the Friday and the Sunday – easily accessible and with plenty of parking, it will be a great place for the family to watch World Championship rallying at its best.
For Rally newcomers, the Super Specials in Cardiff Bay on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening provide the ideal introduction to this exhilarating sport, with Grandstand and Field tickets available. And for the truly dedicated, Thursday’s Day Pass includes access to the Shakedown as well as the opening Super Special in Cardiff.
Tickets for the Service Park at Felindre can be purchased on the day, or in advance with any one of the Day Passes.
"Our aim is to give spectators the absolute certainty that they will be able to get into the stages without any problems of access or parking and their safety will be paramount," confirmed Parry. "This new approach to ticketing gives us the ability to provide that assurance for advance ticket holders. It also means that, for spectators who want to buy tickets on the day, we will be able to accurately promote availability so that people are not queuing unnecessarily."
Tickets can be purchased by ringing the ticket hotline on 0870 1212529. If a spectator orders a single pass, it will attract a £10 single person supplement and child passes are available for children aged 9-15. All prices include VAT
THE NETWORK Q RALLY OF GREAT BRITAIN 2002 TICKET DETAILS[/b]
- TICKET TYPE[/b]
Day Pass Thursday
Access
Shakedown – where the teams complete their final preparations with most WRC competitors completing multiple runs through the stage.
The Super Special - The opening stage of the Rally at the unique Cardiff Bay Super Special track where competitors go head to head.
Adult Price: £30 Child Price £15
- TICKET TYPE
[/b]Day Pass Friday
Access
Two venues encompassing three Forest Stages: Trawscoed Stages SS3 and SS4 in Carmarthenshire. Then onto Rheola for one of the longest stages of the event.
Access to the Service Park at Felindre is available for just £7.50 per person (£3.25 child).
Adult Price: £30 Child Price: £15
- TICKET TYPE
[/b]Day Pass Saturday 1
Ideal for spectators coming from the South and East.
Start the day at the Resolfen. Then onto the Super Special at Cardiff Bay for the evening.
There should also be plenty of time to make use of the discounted entry for advance purchases for the Service Park at Felindre for just £7.50 per person
Adult Price: £30 Child Price: £15
- TICKET TYPE[/b]
Day Pass 2 Saturday
A good ticket for spectators from the Midlands and North.
See the two stages of the Rally at Crychan Forest Stage. Then head down to Cardiff Bay for the Super Special.
Access to the Service Park at Felindre is available for just £7.50 per person (£3.25 child).
Adult Price: £30 Child Price: £15
- TICKET TYPE[/b]
Day Pass Sunday 1
Three stages on the final day of the Rally.
Resolfen and the two final stages at Margam Park
Adult Price: £30 Child Price: £15
- TICKET TYPE
[/b]Day Pass Sunday 2
A chance to enjoy the newly developed Walter's Arena and the final stages at Margam Park
Adult Price: £30 Child Price: £15
- TICKET TYPE[/b]
Walters Arena Friday or Sunday
The only single Forest Stage pass available in advance and offered at a special advance price.
Adult Price: £15 Child Price: £7.50
- TICKET TYPE[/b]
Event Pass 1
Three days of rallying
Friday - Starting at Brechfa for two stages, then onto Walter’s Arena to see the new and exciting road section
Saturday – Starting at Resolfen, followed by a visit to the Service Park at Felindre before heading to the Super Special at Cardiff Bay
Sunday – Begin at Resolfen for a different section from Saturday, then onto Margam Park for the final two stages of the Rally
Adult Price: £75 Child Price: £37.50
- TICKET TYPE
[/b]Event Pass 2
Three days of rallying
Friday - Starting at Brechfa for two stages, then onto Walter’s Arena to see the new and exciting road section
Saturday – Starting at the second stage of the day – Halfway – at Eppynt Ranges Resolfen, followed by a visit to the Service Park at Felindre being heading to the Super Special at Cardiff Bay
Sunday – Begin at Resolfen for a different section from Saturday, then onto Margam Park for the final two stages of the Rally
- TICKET TYPE[/b]
Super Special Grandstand
Available for Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Adult Price: £30 Child Price: £15 (or infant)
- TICKET TYPE[/b]
SuperSpecial Field
Available for Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Adult Price: £15 Child Price: £7.50
The organisers will make available limited parking and viewing available to “On the Day” purchasers. This will be on a strictly first come first served basis and the costs will be £20 per stage (adult) and £10 per stage (child).