I did it way back in 96. It was in March and there was still snow on the mountains
I didn't like it that much, mainly due to the fact there had been a motorcross event a weekend before and there was still crap on the circuit. Its had a bit of money spent on it since and can see it becoming very popular as peeps get to go there. The best part for me was going down the start/finish straight which is down hill, getting object fixation on the sea in the background and thinking " If I don't make this turn, I'm going to get wet"