Clipsal 500 Race Cage

Finally, the Clipsal 500 has an offering designed specifically for me. Well, I'm fairly sure it wasn't designed for me, but either way, I'm pretty happy about it. The Race Cage. Think Melbourne Cup birdcage but at the Clipsal, and with a view of the sport (as opposed to the birdcage when you'd be lucky to see a horse all day).

I've been to the Clipsal 500 a few times, and all but one of those times I was in a corporate hospitality box. The one time I went general admission I lasted all of an hour and then I left. Couldn't see a thing and hadn't gotten there early enough to camp out and secure a spot (I'm not a die hard fan, what can I say).

Your general corporate box is great, but fairly corporate. Usually a slightly older crew of attendees, definitely a boys club, and although it's a great day out, it's not exactly a glam affair.

I've also tried doing the ladies luncheon thing, and again, although it's a great day out, it's still not quite my scene. A tad old perhaps? And a distinct lack of motorsport. Although I'm not a big motorsport fan, I do believe that if you're going to the event, you should at least make the most of it for the day or days that you're there.

Enter the Race Cage.

This promises to be all my Christmases come at once.

The Race Cage is to be located in a brand new marquee - the only one of its kind - and the largest two story marquee in the Southern Hemisphere. The glass frontage promises a great view of the face track hairpin it's located on, and there is balcony for sipping bubbles on when you want to get amongst it. Oh, and it's fully air conditioned, so if we're cursed with 40 degree heat like we've suffered through in previous years, we'll be covered.

There will be a DJ all day, premium food & beverages and decent coffee.

The drivers and brolly dollys will be visiting the Race Cage over the 4 days of the event, and they throw in a program for good measure. I'm hoping I can use a Clipsal 500 app instead of the paper program, but it's good to know my bases are covered.

I've heard some rumours about some of the people who will be coming to the Cage (which I can't reveal just yet) but it's sure to be a pretty young, fun crowd. For the price tag, it should bring a mix of corporates looking for a more sexy Clipsal experience, Adelaide faces, the rich and those willing to save up for a great experience. I'm not sure where I fit in, but I defintely think that this is the way I was meant to be experiencing Clipsal 500.

Now the big question... what to wear? 

No doubt I'll be tweeting over the event, so if you're not there partying with me, just follow me on Twitter to check out all the action. @kellynoble.