Dutton Vic

[PSI38L]

Well Guys and Girls I managed to sell my VS so I am now able to enter the VIC dutton:driving: I have had to enlist the help of a mate who is going to take care of the Co-driver duties (Erik and Duncan might remember him from Wakefeild park along time ago, a Blown Silver VX Clubbie that would of had smoke pouring of the rear tyres!)

The Events starts on the 31st of this month so we have a bit of work to do. But really looking forward to getting a few laps of Winton and Sandown.

Cheers,

John

[lautray]

Good luck man. Will have to give one of these a go sometime. Maybe Dutton NSW 2008. And yes, I do remember him.... captain sideways if I recall :shock: ???

[BOMI]

John Im 60 mins from Winton, give me a call a few days before you are down here!


Troy :cheers:

[Brockfan05]

John Im 60 mins from Winton, give me a call a few days before you are down here!


Troy :cheers:

60 minutes!!!!! :shock: :shock: At what warp speed is that???? :lmao:

[lautray]

60 minutes!!!!! :shock: :shock: At what warp speed is that???? :lmao:
:lol: I think Bomi is interstate for a while.

[PSI38L]

Thats Him Erik, we are both going to try and keep it straight though and get a good result.

we will be at winton on the Sat I think. I will let you know.

[Brockfan05]

Thats Him Erik, we are both going to try and keep it straight though and get a good result.

we will be at winton on the Sat I think. I will let you know.

So what day and date will you be at Winton? And is entry open to spectators or competitors only? Sorry for all the questions but I would love to see aDutton event. Dont know much about them....

[Scotty]

John, Good Luck!

I believe you will see Alan and Shaun down there in the Evo.

[VooDoo]

I wanted to do the Dutton on QLD this yr but after looking at all the costs and their Accom fee's it was over 10k for the weekend... Maybe next year.

[Justice]

I look like running 3 cars in Vic. Thought it was this weekend coming. Thank god its not as I would be pushing for time.

[BOMI]

I look like running 3 cars in Vic. Thought it was this weekend coming. Thank god its not as I would be pushing for time.



Bloody hell Darren, 3!

Youll be tired as, I hope to make it to the Vic round to watch John but will be good to see you in action and meet you also :yep:

Good luck for the day.


Troy :)


P.S. What is the date its on?

[choppo]

Bloody hell Darren, 3!

Youll be tired as, I hope to make it to the Vic round to watch John but will be good to see you in action and meet you also :yep:

Good luck for the day.


Troy :)


P.S. What is the date its on?

And guess who gets to punt one of them around :woohoo: . With the only condition of "you bend it - you own it", yes Darren has been nice enough to 'lend' me one of his cars for the weekend. What a champion and a big public thanks mate! Much appreciated as you know.
Now, i just have to learn how to drive! :yep:

[BOMI]

:eek: Choppo which one do you get to drive?!!

And I re read the first post and I see that this is on the 31st Aug, I should be able to come.

Troy :)

[PSI38L]

thanks Guys,I have been so busy haven't had time to get on here! I will find out times and places and let you know.

[Kyle]

Good luck guys!!

Wish I could be there to support you, but alas, work must prevail this time!

Go team trackchat :D

[choppo]

:eek: Choppo which one do you get to drive?!!

And I re read the first post and I see that this is on the 31st Aug, I should be able to come.

Troy :)
Got the 'uncaged one' - they are both red but the guys at Dutton have given us consec numbers so we will be eay to spot. Cant wait!

[PSI38L]

we will be at Winton on the Sat. its free to spectate so come and say g'day

[Justice]

And guess who gets to punt one of them around :woohoo: . With the only condition of "you bend it - you own it", yes Darren has been nice enough to 'lend' me one of his cars for the weekend. What a champion and a big public thanks mate! Much appreciated as you know.
Now, i just have to learn how to drive! :yep:

You know that car has huge sentimental value to me Steve. I rckon it must be worth $300,000

PSI 3.8l
Are you coming to DECA for practice on thursday?

[PSI38L]

You know that car has huge sentimental value to me Steve. I rckon it must be worth $300,000

PSI 3.8l
Are you coming to DECA for practice on thursday?


I didn't know it was on...can you send me details?

[2 cylinders shy]

I'm going to come down for a look at Sandown, Thats going to be on Sunday?

[PSI38L]

yes Sandown on Sunday,come and say G'day.

[PSI38L]

Well after a really shit week............I got to wakefeild at 3.45 this afternoon so my Co-driver could get a few laps in the car.I went out first, just did two laps. then Lachlan (Co-driver) jumped in and did about ten consecutive laps. I got back in for three laps at the end, and on a pretty shit set of tyres I a manged a PB of 1:10.39 so hopefully the weekend should go well. heading off tommorrow will let you know how it all goes.

you still coming out for a look Troy??

[BOMI]

you still coming out for a look Troy??

Yes mate, Ill give you a call soon :yep:


Troy :)

[lautray]

I a manged a PB of 1:10.39
Great time man. Congrats, & good luck for the main event.

[scat2k3]

Best of luck John.

Look forward to reading about the weekends events.

Cheers,

Scott

[NickS]

Go get 'em John ... especially those dodgy characters in the red cars !!!

:stick:

Kidding of course, good luck boys, all of you.

[Scotty]

Good Luck All!

John, Say gday to Shaun and Alan.

[Brockfan05]

Start time at Winton tomorrow???? Anyone?? Anyone?? Bueller???

[RedVYIISS]

Good luck to you all.

[BOMI]

Start time at Winton tomorrow???? Anyone?? Anyone?? Bueller???

GOOGLE, Dutton website etc.


Troy :)

[Brockfan05]

Tried that Bomi, no joy. Anyway, went to Winton today, well I got to see all of the afternoon session, and the dregs of the morning session. There were some damn nice cars there, some good drivers too. John (our very own trackchat representative) and his co - driver seemed to do pretty well - the ute is a beast. The Evo's and Porsches dominated, the standard 04/05 WRX driver discovered U N D E R S T E E R !!!!! IN A BIG WAY OFF TURN 3. Got a few pics but I can never work out how to put em up, and they were rubbish anyway - sorry guys.

[Brockfan05]

PS, nice to meet you John!!

[Scotty]

Provisional Results are in:

http://www.duttonrally.com/res-07vic.php

Below I believe is the Outright positions.. (I am confused how the handicapping works as all the scores seem to reverse...)
Drivers
25th (19) Alan East 2003 Evo VIII
26th (58) Darren Park 2006 HSV Clubsport
41st (66) John Healey 2004 SS Ute

Is (59) your ather car Darren?

Co Drivers
27th (19) Shaun East 2003 Evo VIII
44th (66) Lachlan Granger 2004 SS Ute
51st (58) Sam Baghdadi 2006 HSV Clubsport

Cant wait to see the pics and hear the stories....

Darren, I havent seen the footage of your spin at the creek yet....

[Justice]

Provisional Results are in:

http://www.duttonrally.com/res-07vic.php

Cant wait to see the pics and hear the stories....

Darren, I havent seen the footage of your spin at the creek yet....

Ill have to send with the footage of the off at Sandown as well. 3 buckled rims, 1 square rim. Thanks to John (PSI) who helped organise another rim and tyre so we could keep going (i left my spare wheel at home.

A big thanks to mark HSV-105 who lent me his new $5500 front Konis out of his brand new race car after we broke a shock in practice on Thursday.

Great fun weekend though.

[Westie]

What an awsome event!!!!:yep:

I must say that with my limited FAST driving experience in any car (1 day at wakefield and that hillclimb the other month) im wrapped with my results. I got two top tens outright (3rd and 7th)

My biggest scare :shock: was coming off at Sandown turn 1 from 220Km's, braking at the 100 mark, sliding 10-15m off the outside heading for the kitty litter. But the EVO was up for some rally action so i gunned 2nd for the track and ended up with a huge smile on my face!!:)

We had SH*T loads of problems with the car....bent a clutch, broke the gear selector, broke an engine mount, had loosening front wheels, but we finished which is the best bit.

It's probably twice as hard as i thought it was going to be, and i'll be back for more (if Dad will let me drive it?)

[choppo]

You know that car has huge sentimental value to me Steve. I rckon it must be worth $300,000

Whoohooo! I didn't bend it! Came close at Winton (about 500mm from wall , but Darren couldn't see it from where he was standing) So my $300k stays in my pocket!

Is (59) your ather car Darren?

Yup :wave: co-driving for Ahmed the speed freak

Ill have to send with the footage of the off at Sandown as well. 3 buckled rims, 1 square rim. Thanks to John (PSI) who helped organise another rim and tyre so we could keep going (i left my spare wheel at home.

A big thanks to mark HSV-105 who lent me his new $5500 front Konis out of his brand new race car after we broke a shock in practice on Thursday.

Great fun weekend though.

Huge thanks to Mark aswell - if it wasn't for Mark and Darren's ability to get on the phone and organise anything you need in an instant, i wouldn't have enven started the Dutton - that was the car i was in - so no shock, no race.... we got it thanks to Mark and allowed us to compete - THANKS!!

If anyone needs tuition on how to make a car leap 3m in the air @ 120km/hr - just ask Darren :stick: :lmao: - the photos are almost worth the 4 busted wheels!

[choppo]

And guess who gets to punt one of them around :woohoo: . With the only condition of "you bend it - you own it", yes Darren has been nice enough to 'lend' me one of his cars for the weekend. What a champion and a big public thanks mate! Much appreciated as you know.

Just a final public BIG THANKS to Darren (Justice) :bow: for the loan car and without doubt the best 5 days ive had in memory - with or without my pants on! Taking 3 cars down is a massive challenge not to mention cost and outright pain-in-the-arse. Darren couldn't concentrate on his own machine/driving as we in the other 2 cars (so 4 other drivers!) became increasingly demanding with breakages and questions - Darren just got on with it, fixed things in minutes and made sure we were all treated like royality (trust me when your with Darren, you can get away with anything :stupid: ).

Ive said it a hundred times now - but thanks!

Now all i have to do is build my own for the 08 series! I aint missing the next one!

[Scotty]

Sounds like some excitement was had by all.

Darren, I though you learnt your lesson re the spare at Eastern Creek?

Choppo... good to hear you went well without having to get your cheque book out.

It is something I have always liked about the sport... is people being there to have funa nd help each other out...

Cant wait to see pics and footage. I am sure we can organise hosting if required.

Scott

[NickS]

Thanks guys ... I didn't need to read all that !!!

Now I want to do it ... :D

Sounds like an awesome weekend, I definately have to try one of these one day.

[choppo]

Thanks guys ... I didn't need to read all that !!!

Now I want to do it ... :D

Sounds like an awesome weekend, I definately have to try one of these one day.

Nick, it seriously outperformed my expectations - the only problem is the next one isn't for months. Top guys/girls competing, awsome cars, all the officials actually have smiles on their faces and want to be there - nothing is a problem (within reason) - JUST DO IT!!!!

[Scotty]

Nick, it seriously outperformed my expectations - the only problem is the next one isn't for months. Top guys/girls competing, awsome cars, all the officials actually have smiles on their faces and want to be there - nothing is a problem (within reason) - JUST DO IT!!!!


Choppo, I am hoping to enter the NSW round in two years... once bub #2 has settled in... (unless a certain uncle wants to lend me a evo or GTS)...

[choppo]

Choppo, I am hoping to enter the NSW round in two years... once bub #2 has settled in... (unless a certain uncle wants to lend me a evo or GTS)...
Your in a similar situation to me (ive got bubs #1 = 10mths old).... a tip, try not to bring bubs and mum. My wife went through hell with our little one over the four days... would have been far better them not coming along - hard to leave them but it would have been better! ;)

[Scotty]

I have already learnt that one... it is more the financial ability to prep a car etc...

[PSI38L]

what a great weekend, I have never done the VIC dutton before but well worth the trip! DECA, Winton, Sandown were all fantastic!

good to meet you as well Scott, Hope you got some good spectating at Winton.

ended up finishing second in class which I'm happy with. the car went well all weekend. the Diff only just made it through so it looks like its time for a Kaaz!

Glad you got sorted Darren, there would be nothing worse then not be able to finish!

Cheers John

[NickS]

I have already learnt that one... it is more the financial ability to prep a car etc...

cough ***co-driver*** cough

:D

[BOMI]

Did you go Scotty?


Troy :)

[BigKahuna]

Choppo, good to meet you bloke. Some good driving too mate. I gave Darren a CD with a shit load of photos. You got a good mention on them so make sure he burns you a copy.

See you next year buddy.

[lautray]

Well done blokes. Perhaps next year there'll be a bigger trackchat contingency :up2sum: .

What is DECA?

[Brockfan05]

what a great weekend, I have never done the VIC dutton before but well worth the trip! DECA, Winton, Sandown were all fantastic!

good to meet you as well Scott, Hope you got some good spectating at Winton.

ended up finishing second in class which I'm happy with. the car went well all weekend. the Diff only just made it through so it looks like its time for a Kaaz!

Glad you got sorted Darren, there would be nothing worse then not be able to finish!

Cheers John

Mate, that was one of the best motorsport events I've ever watched!! Congrats on second in class - awesome result. I'm in a quandary now - do I finish my project car or do I set the VE up for some Dutton fun??????

[Scotty]

Did you go Scotty?
Troy :)

I presume Brockfan's name is Scott... he must be a legend...:cheers:

[Scotty]

cough ***co-driver*** cough

:D

Nick, more than happy to be your codriver... which car we taking...?

[Brockfan05]

I presume Brockfan's name is Scott... he must be a legend...:cheers:

You presume correctly my friend - all except the bit about me being a legend......

[choppo]

Choppo, good to meet you bloke. Some good driving too mate. I gave Darren a CD with a shit load of photos. You got a good mention on them so make sure he burns you a copy.See you next year buddy.
You too! And thanks for taking the photos - on your day off and everything!
Next time we will have to all go out for a beer on one of the nights...... Catch ya next year if not before then!
P.S. i still would have liked you to let Sam tune the VE, flames out the pipes at 6800rpm would have been impressive with the lights on :burnout:

[choppo]

Mate, that was one of the best motorsport events I've ever watched!! Congrats on second in class - awesome result. I'm in a quandary now - do I finish my project car or do I set the VE up for some Dutton fun??????
My opinion is..... DUTTON all the way..... no more drag racing for me, these events are just that much more fun and the people to suit

[Scotty]

My opinion is..... DUTTON all the way..... no more drag racing for me, these events are just that much more fun and the people to suit

Choppo,

I am with you on that one... I enjoyed the drags... and when I first started it was quite cheap...
Then I did a wakefield day.. and unless I do somehting drastic to the engine I will be sticking to the roundy...

I presume you are still coming to Wakefield?

[NickS]

Then I did a wakefield day ... I will be sticking to the roundy

... no more drag racing for me

It's taking a while ... but they are all starting to see the light !!!

:yep:

[PSI38L]

Roundy Round gets my vote! best fun you can have sitting down....... well with your pants on anyway!

[Westie]

PSI38L....that quote at the bottom of your thread is awsome, saw it on that blue GTR and thought it was great! Im not sure how much talent they had (they won a fair bit) but that thing had plenty of horsepower thats for sure!!

MONEY CAN'T BUY TALENT
But it can buy horsepower and sometimes thats good enough!

[2 cylinders shy]

The blue skyline has had some serious money spent on it.
And is apparently good for a low 1.3* at Winton
The owner is also the motorsport director of SCAU? (the skyline australia club) and is on that forum as snowman. He is a real nice guy, I have met him a few times now.

[PSI38L]

PSI38L....that quote at the bottom of your thread is awsome, saw it on that blue GTR and thought it was great! Im not sure how much talent they had (they won a fair bit) but that thing had plenty of horsepower thats for sure!!

MONEY CAN'T BUY TALENT
But it can buy horsepower and sometimes thats good enough!


thats were I got it from:) I saw it and thought I have to use that!

[2 cylinders shy]

It's taking a while ... but they are all starting to see the light !!!

:yep:

We are very lucky to have the type of access to tracks we do, its a shame more of the commodore guys dont make better use of them.
The commodore is underated as a track car in my opinion. It is flawed whilst stock, but comparitively it improves hugely from suspension upgrades. Add some brakes and tyres and your done.

[Brockfan05]

PSI38L....that quote at the bottom of your thread is awsome, saw it on that blue GTR and thought it was great! Im not sure how much talent they had (they won a fair bit) but that thing had plenty of horsepower thats for sure!!

MONEY CAN'T BUY TALENT
But it can buy horsepower and sometimes thats good enough!

That is a great quote!! Hey Westie, did you say you were driving an Evo at the Dutton? WHich one if you were, and do you have a pic? Cheers, the other Scotty :D

[NickS]

Cheers, the other Scotty :D

Oh no ... lets not start on the Scotty descriptives ... reminds me of something I'd rather forget about !!!

:D

BTW ... Westie was in the Alan East Motorsport Evo (Car No. 19 I think). Westie is really an Eastie ... or is Eastie really a Westie ???

:confused:

[aussie372]

I found some shots of Darren ( justice) on another forum
http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/500/medium/DSLR_02_resize.jpg
looks like he was having a bit of fun
but what is going on in these shots
http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/500/medium/DSLR_03_resize.jpg
http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/500/medium/DSLR_04_resize.jpg
cheers mark

[BOMI]

Shite that looks like a big off Darren :eek:

I can see that its the same problem that caused the tyre blow out at EC.

Its on the front left bumper :lmao:

Troy :D

[aussie372]

Shite that looks like a big off Darren :eek:

I can see that its the same problem that caused the tyre blow out at EC.

Its on the front left bumper :lmao:

Troy :D

I was thinking of saying that also Troy but ,decided against saying anything ..
I didnt get the photos from that place either , it seems i have been banned AGAIN , i think they dont like me there :mgun:
oh well no great lose .
cheers mark

[lautray]

I can see that its the same problem that caused the tyre blow out at EC.

Its on the front left bumper :lmao:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Justice]

Shite that looks like a big off Darren :eek:

I can see that its the same problem that caused the tyre blow out at EC.

Its on the front left bumper :lmao:

Troy :D

:bravo: :bravo: :lmao: :lmao: Just ran out of talent

Must say though. Toyo tyres are pretty impressive. R888. Reasonably priced and copped a pounding all weekend and as good as anything else out there. best thing is there is still tread to play another day or two. i was surprised how many guys in the field had switched to the r888 toyo.

[BOMI]

Hmmm 888's hey, I will have to google them al learn more, to be honest I have never heard of them.

Do you have footage of the car getting air borne Darren?


Troy :)

[evil_weevil]

I must say,
The blue GTR - SMAUG - Andrew, who was one of the drivers (his car) is a very skilled driver and big congrats to him and go Nissan and Team Wang!! :D

I was with him at DECA the weekend before and that GTAAAAH is sex on wheels

Who is going to do Dutton NSW next year?

Meeeeee hopefully!!!(wonder if work can sponser me?!?!?!?)

[evil_weevil]

Darren,
its Chris - remember me with the old VT?

What r888's you using? the very soft compound?

Ive got them for my skyline and are freakin tops, but wear alot quicker d'oh!

[Brockfan05]

The dude off the Ignition DVD with the Project WRX STI ran Toyo's and reckoned they were really good. He competed in a tarmac rally or two but I cant remember which one....?

[Brockfan05]

Hey Justice, I watched that thing of yours at Winton - awesome car mate, one of the toughest Holden/HSV's I think I have ever seen.

[Justice]

Darren,
its Chris - remember me with the old VT?

What r888's you using? the very soft compound?

Ive got them for my skyline and are freakin tops, but wear alot quicker d'oh!

Hi chris

Good to see you here mate. Not sure on the compound. I bought the last 2 295 in australia so I didnt care. I will check them out for compound. I found they wore really well. That GTR was a weapon. I think the Berry /newman black GTR is the best road rally GTR I have ever seen. The blue one is good, I think the black has the edge.

Brockfan05 Hey Justice, I watched that thing of yours at Winton - awesome car mate, one of the toughest Holden/HSV's I think I have ever seen.

Thanks. Everyone says they reckon it sounds awsome. I love the sound of it. Credit to greg and Matt at sureflo. Just a mild steel 3.5in single system.

[Westie]

Hey,
Dutton have just uploaded the pics from the VIC event, and captured my off road adventure at turn 1 Sandown. A little bit further and i was in the poo!
http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/500/medium/Dutton_07_Sandown.jpg
No wonder my times were crap!

[Brockfan05]

Turn one can definitely catch you at Sandown!! At least now I know which Evo you were in now too Westie :D.

[Justice]

Hey,
Dutton have just uploaded the pics from the VIC event, and captured my off road adventure at turn 1 Sandown. A little bit further and i was in the poo!
http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/500/medium/Dutton_07_Sandown.jpg
No wonder my times were crap!


You weren't even trying

http://www.motorsportfotos.com/gallery/d/230878-2/Car59_128.jpg

[lautray]

You weren't even trying

http://www.motorsportfotos.com/gallery/d/230878-2/Car59_128.jpg

:lol: :lol:

[Scotty]

You weren't even trying


Darren, do you always have to be so damn competitive?:stick:

[evil_weevil]

Heya Darren!!
Good to hear from you mate!

the black GTR - is that an R32?
if its the one Im thinking of the guy is in SAU as well and yes, freakin awesome GTAAAAH!!!

Do they have any proposed dates for NSW Dutton 2008?
How do I get sponsers? :D

[choppo]

Heya Darren!!
Good to hear from you mate!

the black GTR - is that an R32?
if its the one Im thinking of the guy is in SAU as well and yes, freakin awesome GTAAAAH!!!

Do they have any proposed dates for NSW Dutton 2008?
How do I get sponsers? :D

Drink HEAPS & HEAPS of Coke :yep: