Choppo and Dan's Travelling IPRA Roadshow [Archive] - TrackChat - Any Car! Any Track!

Dan_

30-05-2009, 07:54 PM

Thought a few of the guys on here wouldn't mind seeing some pics and vids from the various IPRA rounds that Chop competes in and I assist.

This is round 3 which is currently happening at Oran Park. If you have nothing to do tomorrow come down and have a look, say hi and enjoy some racing.

Here are some pics that i took from Yesterday. All going to plan ill get some tomorrow as well to throw up. Choppo can put his videos in here as well if he wants.

Anyway the photos

The 1st one was me getting my shutter speeds etc set up but i didnt realise it was on sepia lol

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ShylanMotorsport

30-05-2009, 11:33 PM

Lookin good!
Chop.....it looks like you are apexing off the bridge to early????

choppo

31-05-2009, 06:06 AM

Lookin good!
Chop.....it looks like you are apexing off the bridge to early????
Nice spotting! :bravo:
My problems is ive had bugger all experience at OP - its really only my second time there, so every lap is a learning lap. If you took a photo of each lap around that same corner, i bet you would find a different line each time :chuckle:
Also, after my second lap on Friday when i came off the same corner because i missed the apex completely :scared: , i think my brain goes into auto pilot and says 'get in early':lmao:
Its the fact that its a blind corner over a rise, with the speed im carrying i have to pre-point the car into (what seems like) the guard rail of the brigde. Of course once you are over the rise you are no longer pointing at the guard rail, but getting the brain to comprehend that is easier said than done... similar to the fip flop, im carrying heaps of speed and its a real 'trust' thing accelerating into something you can't see. Hard to describe in words.... i guess thats why its a young mans sport, you have less 'fight or flight' responses to override (i.e. young and dumb is sometime advantageous on the track :chuckle: )

35R

31-05-2009, 07:48 AM

Good stuff chop, it's all good experience hey. OP is probably my favourite track, despite the fact the walls are on the track nearly all the way round. I think (for that reason) a lot of people are put off and shy away from there.

Animal

31-05-2009, 08:16 AM

Hey Dan, where is the pic of Choppo's self made dust storm ??? :laugh:

Good work to see both Steve and Ahmed taking it up to the guys at the front again.

evil_weevil

31-05-2009, 11:36 AM

Good luck this weekend mate, My mate Duncan sadly wont be there in hes yellow 32 GTR. stupid engine issues :(

JEVO

31-05-2009, 01:12 PM

Will be heading there soon, oran park....rain....will be good to watch.

HSV271

31-05-2009, 07:07 PM

I was in St Helens Park for most of the morning and just after lunch ~1:30 I thought I would come by and say :wave:

So it was like 2pm as I got to the gate.... At the gate was satnding this little blonde lass... and the conversation went something like this.

She said:- That will be $15 :eyes:
I said:- It's like less than 2hrs before the day is done and I just want to say hi to one of the competitors...
She said:- Yep, that'll be $15 thanks.
I said:- You are joking aren't you?
She said:- Nope....
I said:- No way lady
... and just turned around and precedded to come home. :mad:

Hope you all had fun guy's maybe next time I should be a little more prepared and a little more organised, rather than just turning up. :slap:

striken2o

31-05-2009, 09:03 PM

mate, choppo has spare tickets for anyone that turns up, should've gave him or dan a ring and they could've grabbed you

Muncha

31-05-2009, 09:13 PM

choppo

31-05-2009, 09:16 PM

choppo

31-05-2009, 09:25 PM

I was at a servo filling up this arvo and noticed a car on a trailer at the lights, looked like a nice red late model commodore.
Light goes green and they start to drive off and it hits me, that's Choppo, was going to call out something immature but
you were to far away. Maybe next time. :D
Was it a red Crommie with heaps of mud on it? And the yellow and blue 'pin stipes' all over the back of it???? If not it wasnt me :chuckle:

Muncha

31-05-2009, 09:30 PM

Yeah that sounds like it, the 71 actually gave it away. :)

striken2o

31-05-2009, 10:07 PM

sounds like another commie got rather interested in your rear end

Dan_

01-06-2009, 09:23 AM

Yep, had plenty of tickets but left phone in the bag. Better to call Dan on the day.
Just saw Gaz called and messaged. SORRY MATE!!!
What a f*#ked up day - highs and lows - sorry Dan for letting you down mate!
Im rooted and going to bed, but ill post up some vids this week.
But thats rac'n, gotta keep smiling when everything goes to crap

You didnt let me down mate!! All in all was a decent weekend, better to have had the little incident in the last race now than when your coming 1st or something!

sounds like another commie got rather interested in your rear end

Nah it was an RX3. tap tap tap then chop hit the throttle and he had nothing to tap lol

ShylanMotorsport

01-06-2009, 10:30 AM

Nice spotting! :bravo:
My problems is ive had bugger all experience at OP - its really only my second time there, so every lap is a learning lap. If you took a photo of each lap around that same corner, i bet you would find a different line each time :chuckle:
Also, after my second lap on Friday when i came off the same corner because i missed the apex completely :scared: , i think my brain goes into auto pilot and says 'get in early':lmao:
Its the fact that its a blind corner over a rise, with the speed im carrying i have to pre-point the car into (what seems like) the guard rail of the brigde. Of course once you are over the rise you are no longer pointing at the guard rail, but getting the brain to comprehend that is easier said than done... similar to the fip flop, im carrying heaps of speed and its a real 'trust' thing accelerating into something you can't see. Hard to describe in words.... i guess thats why its a young mans sport, you have less 'fight or flight' responses to override (i.e. young and dumb is sometime advantageous on the track :chuckle: )

Exactly right chop.......it is a track that you need to brave in a few spots.......in the gem when you get it right the dog leg is flat in 4th.....and its a bit scary when it crosses up......:yike:
That corner off the brodge is a bitch to get right.....but it is satisfying when you do....like you say it is a blind apex.
There is a bump on the inside up against the ripple strip.....that is what i use as my apex...if you get the bump it naturally pushes the car towards the outside strip and instead of fighting the car through the corner you can just let it "slide" so to speak out to the exit apex.

The car looks great on the track mate!

Dan_

01-06-2009, 07:23 PM

Some pics from the Sunday

Pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x177/aus_e36/IMG_4649.jpg
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I knew he chose me for a reason. Look at what came back after race 2!
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striken2o

01-06-2009, 07:28 PM

hmmmm
his name lawn mower man is well deserved :happy:

wish i could come out on the weekends, but i gotta earn my crust

how many guys/gals turned up on sunday ?

Dan_

01-06-2009, 07:29 PM

hmmmm
his name lawn mower man is well deserved :happy:

wish i could come out on the weekends, but i gotta earn my crust

how many guys/gals turned up on sunday ?

Like he says if your paying fees to use the track you may as well use the whole thing! LOL

One, me lol

striken2o

01-06-2009, 07:57 PM

i'll try and get me out on all 3 days down at eastern creek

is there much needed to be done during race days ? other than the obligatory car wash :laugh:

.charged.

01-06-2009, 07:59 PM

At least no panel damage Chop, they call Mallala the goat track might have to rename Oran the swamp :)

35R

01-06-2009, 08:23 PM

At least no panel damage Chop, they call Mallala the goat track might have to rename Oran the swamp :)

You get the occasional cow across the track at OP too.

No joke, it HAS happened! - I think first SS round last year.

evil_weevil

01-06-2009, 08:32 PM

Nice and muddy, love it!!!!

NickS

01-06-2009, 08:33 PM

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x177/aus_e36/IMG_4659.jpg

Now I see why you made Dan crew chief ...

:D

Hard luck mate, but as you said, these things happen. Hope the car is all straight under the MUD.

GTS Listy

01-06-2009, 09:06 PM

How in the heck did you get the car so dirty. Makes sense why you were apoligising to Dan. Nothing a good pressure clean wont fix.
It must of been wet. Dare say the video will be interesting.

scat2k3

01-06-2009, 10:29 PM

.... Dare say the video will be interesting.

I can't wait to see this.

Cheers,

Scott

35R

02-06-2009, 07:35 AM

I can't wait to see this.

Cheers,

Scott

Me too. It looks like you were chewed up and then crapped out of satans bowels chop! (sorry, but looks nasty!)

Animal

02-06-2009, 06:05 PM

Nice job Steve .... mud on every panel, and heaps on the roof.
I'm sure you won't need a reminder pic of the car on the dash of who helped.

You sure have your work cut out for you Dan :D
There is enough dirt in the front wheels to topsoil my front lawn

choppo

05-06-2009, 08:47 PM

Thats rac'n
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4BPoMeBC1g

WOMBIE

05-06-2009, 09:06 PM

DaveHAT

05-06-2009, 09:26 PM

Thats rac'n
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4BPoMeBC1g

Despite the off Chop ... that thing sounds THE SHIT!!!

So what was the go with old mate? Playing silly buggers or mechanical problems?

Baulked by someone who didn't appear to know if he wanted to go or stop ... frustrating!!!

At least your off was impressive (& probably expensive?) 4 flat spotted tyres?

35R

05-06-2009, 09:42 PM

Chop, i came off there in almost exactly the same way, luckily on the infield like you.

Check your sump for fractures.

Luke@WSP

05-06-2009, 09:43 PM

Damn... But that's what happens.

Any damage Steve?

choppo

05-06-2009, 09:45 PM

I just watched the vid with my 9 yr old son Connor and his words were and i quote "Man that sucks hard" and i must concur :( So after he slowed and held you up did you then misjudge by coming out of that corner to hot or what happened exactly mate?
Unfortunately it still ends up my fault. As it was last lap, second last corner i got on the loud pedal too hard trying to get up the inside for the straight. A lap or two before i would have just gone with the flow. The 'flip flop' is a big over the rise corner usually very fast... i ended up coming over there un-loaded and put the boot in...if you listen to the sound carefully, im not sure if i should keep 4th or grab 3rd..... there is a 'what gear should i grab silence' Grabbed 3rd which did the job :)
Its one of those situations that when you were going it at the time, it was the best option... replaying it 99 times it wasn't LOL! Hindsight is a great thing

choppo

05-06-2009, 09:54 PM

Despite the off Chop ... that thing sounds THE SHIT!!!

So what was the go with old mate? Playing silly buggers or mechanical problems?

Baulked by someone who didn't appear to know if he wanted to go or stop ... frustrating!!!

At least your off was impressive (& probably expensive?) 4 flat spotted tyres?

No i think it was a genuine engine problem. BUT of all the places on all the tracks :flame: It cant be helped though.

Zero damage fortunately (i think).

Had Dan hitting it with the hose for more than an hour, but still have weeds hanging out of the brakes!

Another couple vids to come too.

No egos here (well maybe a big ego), so hope you guys enjoy watching warts and all videos LOL

WOMBIE

05-06-2009, 10:02 PM

Good to here that there was no major damage done chop and i did enjoy that vid 'warts and all' so keep em coming mate.Btw as Dave said it does sound THE SHIT and goes hard to boot :bow:

GTS Listy

05-06-2009, 10:31 PM

Thanks for the video choppo
Got out of that one pretty well other than the fact of not finishing which sux.

I watched the vid a number of times out of interest what happened. I could only imagine how many times you did.

My guess, the bloke in front tyres going off, then over the bit before you went woops he missed a gear or had engine spark problem and was going to let you through. Likely to be wrong but either way bad luck. If so it would of been a pretty mad outside overtake manavure.

Hope next rounds bring some more luck.

choppo

06-06-2009, 08:10 AM

My guess, the bloke in front tyres going off, then over the bit before you went woops he missed a gear or had engine spark problem and was going to let you through. Likely to be wrong but either way bad luck. If so it would of been a pretty mad outside overtake manavure.

Hope next rounds bring some more luck.

Very close..... the race before, he had a hit with another guy and the headlight was busted.. that was allowing water in somehwere important and there was a spark problem. So it just died on him.

I watched it a thousand times :lmao: and in hind sight, he was actually trying to let me through on the inside where i went.... when its all happening real time and for the first time, you dont get the benefit of thinking so much about it.
As i said, it was actaully my fault as i spun it BUT it was a very unfortunate set of circumstances that i would have preferred not occur.
Worst of all, that was the point scoring race - so i go from second on the ladder to no-where :swear:

Dan_

06-06-2009, 07:28 PM

A win next round and you will be on top Chop.

If you guys thing it sounds good on video come stand on pit wall when its fully open doing 200kmh. Its the best music ever. Better than those frigghin annoying rotors. Cant stand those things. bap bap bap bap bap is all i hear on the dummy grid. they sound like angry chihuahua's

excuse any spelling errors its been a long day (3 stage 2's) and im onto my 4th rum :D

striken2o

06-06-2009, 08:59 PM

If you guys thing it sounds good on video come stand on pit wall when its fully open doing 200kmh. Its the best music ever.
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i'll second that !
even better when theres a pack of them screaming down the straight towards turn one

NickS

07-06-2009, 07:39 AM

Finally had time to watch this ... that sucks Chop, wrong place / wrong time ... :cry:

I'm glad he had a genuine problem because from in the car it looked like he was just being a tool, I thought you may have gone and decked him after the recovery.

I guess these things are all a part of racing ... better luck next round mate.

:cheers:

choppo

07-06-2009, 02:53 PM

A couple of action photo's posted on behalf of David Waldon Qld #19

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr107/choppo21/1.jpg
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striken2o

07-06-2009, 08:25 PM

jesus, that place definately needs better drainage

firebug

07-06-2009, 08:31 PM

An off is never a good thing, but it does make for great action shots!

DaveHAT

07-06-2009, 09:25 PM

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr107/choppo21/3.jpg

My read on this one Chop is ... lucky the ground was a soft as it was. :yep:

Otherwise if it had dug in like that ... :waving: Mr Arse over tit!

choppo

08-06-2009, 05:00 AM

My read on this one Chop is ... lucky the ground was a soft as it was. :yep:

Otherwise if it had dug in like that ... :waving: Mr Arse over tit!
Yes, i think that was one 'got away with'.... phew :bow:

choppo

08-06-2009, 04:34 PM

Guys, for those interested, first half of race as below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiMJETBIXbw

ShylanMotorsport

08-06-2009, 07:21 PM

nice off chop!
what i wanna know is what that guy was doin driving there when clearly there was faster guys and he had a problem......
They need to learn to use the mirrors and stay the fuck off the racing line!
on the flip side the car sounds awesome!

choppo

01-07-2009, 09:06 PM

A little birdie told me we might have an extra TC helper this weekend Dan for the next IPRA Round at EC?

Maybe medically trained?

Im sure we can set up a prostate checking tent to keep him busy and earn a few side bucks for us for tyres ? :date:

Dan_

01-07-2009, 09:18 PM

Lol.

Chop im also in talks with BMW about the system they have in trials that stops cars crashing. It recognises when the car is getting to close to the white line and automatically moves it back on course. If i get it in time maybe you will stay on the track:kit: :boobies2: :stick: :hide:

choppo

01-07-2009, 09:44 PM

:boobies2:
That's all i need for a good performance on track :laugh:
Any Mrs/Miss' / Ms's TCs available to come down and show off in TrackChat Tshirts, on the grid :pray: We need some support here guys :yep:

VooDoo

01-07-2009, 10:06 PM

Im sure you would be happier if they were "self supporting" in TC Thirts. :D

FatBoy

01-07-2009, 10:09 PM

Chop - I've got a fairly decent set of "man cans" and i'll be at the track all weekend if that helps ? :hifinger:

choppo

01-07-2009, 10:39 PM

Chop - I've got a fairly decent set of "man cans" and i'll be at the track all weekend if that helps ? :hifinger:
But you hold the unbrella for an ugly tall bastard in a little match box egg beater? ..... i reckon you shoe horn yourself into a set of spandex black tights ala Garry Rogers. He comes last too :whip: Hang on... where were them factory front guards im after..... now i know the weak spot is LOL

striken2o

02-07-2009, 08:09 PM

i'll see you there tomorrow !

choppo

02-07-2009, 08:23 PM

i'll see you there tomorrow !
:woot: Garage 6
You racing?

Washed the car this arvo..... so now it's raining :yep: Raining tomorrow morning and on it goes.... should be a fun week-end for Dan by the looks, more mud again LOL

FatBoy

03-07-2009, 06:37 PM

But you hold the unbrella for an ugly tall bastard in a little match box egg beater? ..... i reckon you shoe horn yourself into a set of spandex black tights ala Garry Rogers. He comes last too :whip: Hang on... where were them factory front guards im after..... now i know the weak spot is LOL

The egg beater is fresh out of the 'box and still being sorted - the suspension and brakes are shit. Yet it's still 2nd in the championship and towelling your mega horsepower monster - so what's doing ?

BTW - Got any spandex pants i can borrow ? :lol:

choppo

03-07-2009, 09:18 PM

The egg beater is fresh out of the 'box and still being sorted - the suspension and brakes are shit. Yet it's still 2nd in the championship and towelling your mega horsepower monster - so what's doing ?

BTW - Got any spandex pants i can borrow ? :lol:

Excuses excuses excuses :stick: I didn't even get a chance to run around with Harmo today..... hmmmmm, he must have been somewhere behind me there.....

BTW - Did i see you under the back of Footie's car earlier in the day helping with something? :noevil:

Aeron

03-07-2009, 09:19 PM

I was out at Eastern Creek this morning and took a few shots. Gotta love the sideways action!

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww79/AeronMotorsport/Eastern%20Creek%20June%2009/_AJN1217.jpg

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww79/AeronMotorsport/Eastern%20Creek%20June%2009/_AJN1218.jpg

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww79/AeronMotorsport/Eastern%20Creek%20June%2009/_AJN1228.jpg

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww79/AeronMotorsport/Eastern%20Creek%20June%2009/_AJN1242.jpg

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww79/AeronMotorsport/Eastern%20Creek%20June%2009/_AJN1252.jpg

choppo

03-07-2009, 09:21 PM

BTW - Got any spandex pants i can borrow ? :lol:

Nah, but ill bring a massive gold $ necklace for ya :thumbs:

choppo

03-07-2009, 09:42 PM

WOW they are good pics - not the subject - just great pics. PLEEESSSE come out on Sunday, at least for the Championship race (last race around 3.30 -4pm i rekon, you will see some real close action.

For Dunc and Eric, thats obviously out of T2... we started the day with the OP set up which i thought was way too soft. Felt like i was driving a boat. So in brain rush, i decided to stiffen up the car with a '2 click' on all 4 corners.

Well wasnt that a crap idea. Had me coming around every corner like the photos show. Slow, fast didn't make a difference. Like that everywhere. And guess what..... fell from a '49 to a '51 :yike:

Last session, softened it up more than i started the day with (the settings i thought were soft and crap) and wow what a difference! Felt like a boat, but it was quick! Only lasted 2 laps and spun a belt. Try T1 at 180-ish without power steering :yike: Thanks to Dave's diagnosis, got a new tensioner coming in the morning.

Planning on new tyres tomorrow morn too, so cross fingers qual will be good.

BTW thanks to Dan and Dave and all the others who turned out. BBQ snags tomorrow and Sun if anyone is interested.

Aeron

03-07-2009, 09:55 PM

Yeh mate, if I can get out there on Sunday I will for sure! I like the cars I saw out there today. :cool:
I haven't done any photography for months so im a bit rusty. Not 100% happy with those pics.

35R

03-07-2009, 10:38 PM

gooduck for the weekend chop!

striken2o

03-07-2009, 10:59 PM

looks like chops has spotted you in the last pic

FatBoy

03-07-2009, 11:46 PM

Excuses excuses excuses :stick: I didn't even get a chance to run around with Harmo today..... hmmmmm, he must have been somewhere behind me there.....

Yeah, that'd be it. Doing low 48's on old rubber would have put him behind you for sure... :swords:

Nah, but ill bring a massive gold $ necklace for ya :thumbs:

Got one. Bring your camera, i'll wear it tomorrow...

Slow, fast didn't make a difference. Like that everywhere. And guess what..... fell from a '49 to a '51 :yike:

Planning on new tyres tomorrow morn too, so cross fingers qual will be good.

What was that about excuses ? Oh yeah, pots, kettles, black etc right ?

If you spent a few bucks on track days and less time here beating your chest you'd have half a chance... :nuts:

I'll have some beers on ice to celebrate us kicking your arse yet again tomorrow. Come over for a beer after the racing is done bud... :hifinger:

Love ya Chop...

Boppa :nana:

P.S - My best lap in the old days (on 205's) was a 1:48.5. Beat it this weekend and i'll buy you a carton... :seldo:

choppo

04-07-2009, 05:44 AM

My best lap in the old days (on 205's) was a 1:48.5. Beat it this weekend and i'll buy you a carton... :seldo:

Right, thats me 6mths goal. Actually id just love to crack a high 48 one day :)

choppo

04-07-2009, 06:31 PM

Yeah, that'd be it. Doing low 48's on old rubber would have put him behind you for sure...
What was that about excuses ? Oh yeah, pots, kettles, black etc right ?
If you spent a few bucks on track days and less time here beating your chest you'd have half a chance...
I'll have some beers on ice to celebrate us kicking your arse yet again tomorrow. Come over for a beer after the racing is done bud... :hifinger:
Love ya Chop...
Boppa :nana:

P.S - My best lap in the old days (on 205's) was a 1:48.5. Beat it this weekend and i'll buy you a carton...

: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Ohhhhhh, how good does it feel to write this post........

Might change my mind to a carton of Cownies there Bop :moon: :lol:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

35R

04-07-2009, 08:57 PM

1:48.47?

Close!

Congrats Chop!

choppo

04-07-2009, 09:37 PM

1:48.47?

Close!

Congrats Chop!

Notice L9 of Qual? (last lap).
Bop was walking around all day with his pants around his ankles :nopity:
Also, he owes me one extra for not showing Harmo the sand pit on T1 off the start :) Vid to come on that one :lol:

FatBoy

04-07-2009, 09:56 PM

Crownies it is mate - better than that Tooheys New crap you suggested today !

Congrats and well done Chop - although pulling that sh!t on the last lap of qualifying is NOT cool you bastard... :headbang:

We lost 3rd gear whilst actually leading the race, so Harmo was blowing up deluxe on the radio... :lmao:

When i left the workshop (out for dinner with the missus was the plan, otherwise my balls would be missing) we had the 'box out and Harmo, Joseph and Cam had just turned up with it's replacement. Hope we manage to get a good run tomorrow, looks like the off season will be spent saving for a Hollinger !

BTW - How are Ahmed's undies ? That was a pretty decent sized off at Turn One ! :shock:

striken2o

04-07-2009, 11:00 PM

hey chop, won't be able to make out tomorrow, all the best !

choppo

05-07-2009, 06:47 AM

BTW - How are Ahmed's undies ? That was a pretty decent sized off at Turn One ! :shock:

Yeah that was pretty wild - ive actually got it on my rear video. He was trying to beat my T1 speed, but it didn't work..... I must say i had a bit of a chuckle myself :chuckle:

Big thanks to Dave who fixed my boot release and fuel cap release between races :bravo: I wont bother describing the previous set up :chuckle:

35R

05-07-2009, 07:53 AM

craker day for it today! go get another PB Chop.

OZY 260

05-07-2009, 06:03 PM

Sounds like you had a good start to the weekend steve, sorry we didnt make it down i'm sure it would have been great. How did urself and ahmed go today?

35R

05-07-2009, 07:48 PM

I think chop might have anoher PB (lap time anyway) noice.

DaveHAT

05-07-2009, 09:13 PM

Yeah that was pretty wild - ive actually got it on my rear video. He was trying to beat my T1 speed, but it didn't work..... I must say i had a bit of a chuckle myself :chuckle:

Big thanks to Dave who fixed my boot release and fuel cap release between races :bravo: I wont bother describing the previous set up :chuckle:

Glad to have helped Chop ... even if only in a tokenistic way. :)

Good fun just being part of it & thanks for the opportunity. Nice being on the other side of the pit wall as opposed to the grandstand.

Grabbed some C-section today for the throttle stopper too ... :nyuk:

Ahmed's off scared the pooper out of me & I only saw it from the grandstand.

Make sure BOP ponies up for the Coronas/Crowies too. :lol:

choppo

05-07-2009, 09:19 PM

Make sure BOP ponies up for the Coronas/Crowies too. :lol:
Got the Crownies :cheers:
Dave, anytime mate! Anytime.... missed the Sunday races though, they are always the best ;)
Dan, dont say a thing. :lmao:

FatBoy

05-07-2009, 09:47 PM

DaveHAT

05-07-2009, 09:52 PM

Gonna tell the boys about your exploits today or what ? Apparently the guys on the I.P forum are dying to hear from you too... :lmao:

Cmon Chop ... can't go telling 1/2 stories but I think I can fill in the blanks. :lol:

:swear: :D

choppo

05-07-2009, 09:58 PM

Cmon Chop ... can't go telling 1/2 stories but I think I can fill in the blanks. :lol:

:swear: :D
Lets just say not everything is as it seems.
Bop, dying to say more, but i wont ATM

striken2o

05-07-2009, 10:00 PM

gained podium postions but were disqualified ?

either air valve caps or something minor ..

Justice

06-07-2009, 04:59 PM

Enjoy the beers bud...

Gonna tell the boys about your exploits today or what ? Apparently the guys on the I.P forum are dying to hear from you too... :lmao:

Great job by you and Ahmed over the weekend mate - you guys keep getting faster and faster...

Boppa

I had a chuckle when I read the ip forum at footies comments. History definatley isnt one of his strong points I guess!!:laugh: :laugh:

FatBoy

06-07-2009, 10:35 PM

Justice

06-07-2009, 10:51 PM

LOL ! Although i shouldn't talk Darren - i only ever took out one guy in 4 years of I.P racing - and yep, it was Footie. Given his history i told everyone it was a "pre-emptive strike..." :lmao:

Chop - I'll give you a buzz tomorrow bud...

Footie didnt finish that race nine years ago. He pulled straight into the back entry to the pits.

FatBoy

06-07-2009, 10:54 PM

Think he meant he won Sunday's race Darren - maybe i read it wrong ?

Would i be right in thinking the Porsche he mentioned may have been yours ? :shock:

Justice

06-07-2009, 11:01 PM

Think he meant he won Sunday's race Darren - maybe i read it wrong ?

Would i be right in thinking the Porsche he mentioned may have been yours ? :shock:

Guess who sold steve that front bar on his car?

Ironic isnt it! Fate I would say. I must say I had a chuckle when I heard about it!

When footie did it he came from ninth on the grid trying to take 2nd at turn 2 on the first lap at EC by going the inside not braking and hoping a 300k porsche would yeild and let him through. That was in prod sports.

FatBoy

06-07-2009, 11:15 PM

LOL ! Small world indeed. But amazing how the world turns isn't it ? :)

That Series 6 he had is still around in Prod Sports, i think Sam Silvestro owns it thesedays. Didn't know you had raced a porker in prods, ever felt like coming back to do state championship stuff ?

Justice

07-07-2009, 01:08 PM

choppo

07-07-2009, 01:09 PM

I have too many anger managment issues to be a race car driver.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Justice

07-07-2009, 01:29 PM

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I am a lot calmer now than I used to be.

FatBoy

07-07-2009, 04:05 PM

LOL ! I'm surprised more people don't get punched out at the track actually...

choppo

07-07-2009, 06:11 PM

LOL ! I'm surprised more people don't get punched out at the track actually...

Only the Gorillas hanging around you do that :lol: :stick:

choppo

08-07-2009, 06:18 AM

LOL ! Although i shouldn't talk Darren - i only ever took out one guy in 4 years of I.P racing - and yep, it was Footie. Given his history i told everyone it was a "pre-emptive strike..." :lmao:

Chop - I'll give you a buzz tomorrow bud...

Hey Paul,
subscribe to my YouTube and i can give you access to the vid... its in the private section so need to allow you access. My account is Choppo21. Dunc/Eric same same. You might want a squiz too.

choppo

08-07-2009, 07:13 AM

Hey Paul,
subscribe to my YouTube and i can give you access to the vid... its in the private section so need to allow you access. My account is Choppo21. Dunc/Eric same same. You might want a squiz too.
Sorry, AND anyone else who knows me :moon: pls do the same.

choppo

08-07-2009, 07:17 AM

35R

08-07-2009, 07:44 AM

Wow, congrats Ahmed!

GTS Listy

08-07-2009, 08:59 AM

Dam that is a great result. You are next I guess Choppo.

choppo

08-07-2009, 09:16 AM

Dam that is a great result. You are next I guess Choppo.

Bloody oath :lol: :lol: :lol:

DaveHAT

08-07-2009, 09:34 AM

choppo

08-07-2009, 10:09 AM

Top effort Ahmed ... proof that the only thing that matter is RACE DAY! :bravo:

All the other lead in BS prior to that doesn't mean squat.

Do that left to right tyre swap I suggested Chop and you're a shoe in for 1st place next round :D. That ... and replace the front bumper and other stuff :hide:

I did mate!!! I actually turned swapped teh tyres around so they were running in reverse :cool: Gorden Leven say in the dry it will make NO difference.... make sence when you think of it. Loads under extreme braking must be accounted for when they construct the tyre so teh actual construction is symmetrical. Just the tread is directional - and who needs tread in the dry:chuckle:
I need to get viewers to be 'friends' on Youtube - so ive sent a 'friend request' to each - i suppose you have to accept??? If their is an easier way to become my friend (on UTUBE) please let me know

.charged.

08-07-2009, 10:36 AM

Did i say silver.... damn..... GOLD GOLD GOLD!!!! WELL DONE AHMED!!!!!!
Yep thats right - Ahmed recieved a well deserved 1st place in the Eastern Creek round of NSW Improved Production Championship Race (R3) Over 2L.

With stunned early model RX7 owners all over the land trying to work out what the hell has happened to allow a bloody heavy Late Model Commodore (with 1/10th the set up work injected into it) to win :faint: , finally Ahmed has pinched the pinnicle of NSWIPRA off all the mega cars/ competitors - GOLD in the Championship race.

If you dont want to spend a billion $ on your car and still win, go have a chat to Ahmed, Moe and Sam.

Well done mate - ill get you next round :swear:

Big thanks to Dan, Moe, Milton, Sam and all the other supporters (Dave:waving: ) - even Darren from the sideline for the expert 'how to win' driving tips :waving:

Well done Ahmed, pure talent mate..... :bravo: :bravo:

So chop your saying now that late models are cheap and can win without much development.... FARK you change your mind more times than my wife buys new shoes...... Congrats to Ahmed, he must have that commode flying.

I think its time to install you and Ahmed and shoe ins for a 1-2 podium at the Nats :)

Might be time the V8s get a restrictor like the poor turbo cars :nopity: , we will be running the 70mm restrictor at the island;)

choppo

08-07-2009, 11:50 AM

So chop your saying now that late models are cheap and can win without much development.... FARK you change your mind more times than my wife buys new shoes...... Congrats to Ahmed, he must have that commode flying.

I think its time to install you and Ahmed and shoe ins for a 1-2 podium at the Nats :)

Might be time the V8s get a restrictor like the poor turbo cars :nopity: , we will be running the 70mm restrictor at the island;)
I would have given him a good run if i didn't get smashed on the first lap (check your utube). Side by side on the second row we were with only one guy in front!

NickS

08-07-2009, 11:56 AM

Sorry, AND anyone else who knows me :moon: pls do the same.

Done ... :D

choppo

08-07-2009, 11:57 AM

Done ... :D
Jsut did the accept friends thingy... can you view the vid?? Watch it a few timesto get what happens

NickS

08-07-2009, 12:25 PM

Jsut did the accept friends thingy... can you view the vid?? Watch it a few timesto get what happens

Can't find anything yet, but I'm a little confused ... I can find 12 different vids in your account, but the newest is OP one month ago ?

:confused:

Edit ... never mind, just saw your email.

Interesting, happy to admit I'm no expert but that looked like he was going pretty damn slow and left the door wide open, I would have been exactly where you were.

How bad was the car mate ?

OZY 260

08-07-2009, 01:46 PM

Congrats to ahmed for the win sure is a great result

choppo

08-07-2009, 02:03 PM

;) Can't find anything yet, but I'm a little confused ... I can find 12 different vids in your account, but the newest is OP one month ago ?

:confused:

Edit ... never mind, just saw your email.

Interesting, happy to admit I'm no expert but that looked like he was going pretty damn slow and left the door wide open, I would have been exactly where you were.

How bad was the car mate ?
Yeah, it takes a couple views to work out whats going on...

Fortunately mine is pretty good. Only drivers guard, just clipped the bonnet, cracked headlight. Still drove straight though!!!! Finished the race and overtook half dozen cars or so.... remarkable actually!
His... well... it's faaaaarked. Bent as a bananna.
Aparrently that was me having a 'brain snap and T-boning him on T2'... more like he got the shits i was overtaking and decided to close the door on me - doing a massive left hand swerve into my side front. As i dont have any front damage, not sure how it categories for a T-bone. :weirdo: Just when he did that to a 1700kg Crommie, he didn't realise it would hurt more than he hurt it :shock:
Of-course its still my fault, it just no-one has seen the video (except you) :D Happy to keep the reputation actually, as im sick of people balking, swerving, hitting me and 'closing the door on me' knowing i back off all the time..... well i dont anymore. Taking a leaf outta Darren and Ahmeds book ;).
From now on, if its fair and the door is open IM IN THERE :cool:

DaveHAT

08-07-2009, 02:27 PM

NickS

08-07-2009, 02:31 PM

;) Aparrently that was me having a 'brain snap and T-boning him on T2'... more like he got the shits i was overtaking and decided to close the door on me - doing a massive left hand swerve into my side front. As i dont have any front damage, not sure how it categories for a T-bone. :weirdo:

Gotta say I'm with you on this one ...

He was out wide being passed, he had to know that someone would be right on the tail of the white VX ... watch moves like that it V8SC, it's pretty rare that only one car gets under the guy being passed. Once you leave yourself out there with the door wide open there's ALWAYS a few cars ready to sneak through ... especially on the 2nd corner.

Anyway ... what would I know. Good to hear the car isn't too bad.

:D

choppo

08-07-2009, 02:34 PM

Well ... I admit that I don't know much about much but ... if an RX-7 has a B pillar, that looked like AT LEAST the A pillar.

Not even going into how that goes remotely close to a "T-Bone" ... isn't there some rule stating that passing must be allowed if the overtaking car is level/passed the B pillar? :confused:

Maybe one Commodore past was Ok but two wasn't?

From an observer's point of view ... looks like the "door" was slammed shut pretty bloody firmly ... RX-7 style. :doh:
Funny Dave, my thoughts too....

Appratently the A/B pillar thing is only a V8SC rule...... in anycase, i measured the centreline of his rear wheel mark on the side of my car and i was 2.1m down the side from his rear wheel. So add the rear end of his car to that dimension (another 1m say), and yeh.... i was somewhat more than past the A or B or any other pillar for that matter :dunno:.

ShylanMotorsport

08-07-2009, 02:44 PM

Chop........I dont wanna stick up for him.....but have you ever heard a race driver admit he was wrong??????

choppo

08-07-2009, 03:06 PM

Chop........I dont wanna stick up for him.....but have you ever heard a race driver admit he was wrong??????
On the contrary... i appologied to him as i dont like seing cars being damaged. Its not good to see happen.... Then he has at every opportunity told the world about my 'brain snap T Bone at T2' and how i came and appolgised, so long as i 'dont do it again'..... Fark me :doh: Including the IPRA forum which has all teh other National racers on it.
I decided to handle this one a bit differently rather than go embarrass the shit outta him - hence the private vid - he doesn't even know ive got it nor what it shows. :chuckle:

ShylanMotorsport

08-07-2009, 03:12 PM

Hahaha good one Chop,
I know i saw the IPRA forum..........like you said he is just cranky he got passed by a big heavy commie........
Thats why i like doing HSV and WRX clubs supersprints....they crack it whena gemini goes past!!!!!!

.charged.

08-07-2009, 03:40 PM

choppo

08-07-2009, 03:50 PM

Chopp add me as a friend :), I think I deleted your friend request FARKIN :doh: :doh:

Im a computa retard:doh:

The other weekend at the V8 races here in Darwin a mate was racing in IP , he was running second on the 2nd to last lap and giving the leader a commodore in front of him some pressure. The commode ran wide into a set of esses and left a huge gap. Chris ran his car up the inside of the commodore and was actually past it when the commode tried to shut the door, they made big contact mainly to Chris's sprinter.The commodore bloke cryed foul at the end of the race but In my eyes if they leave the door open, your fair game and have to give racing room

Just dont punt me off at the Island :), when your lapping me I will give you plenty of room:giveup:

John's now my friend :chuckle:
Actually i pride myself on NEVER having hit anyone. NOT even a tap. And geezz ive had some close side by side action.... this brings its own problems though. You are seen as a soft touch and the good guys start taking advantage of it - balking you/ tap-bash/ closing the door/ swerving near you etc etc etc.... it all makes you back off and let them through. Unfortunately ive just had to get more assertive if i want to win.
Having said this, some guys DONT do the above, so you can still race without touching (which is waaaayyyy better fun), but you have to work out who fits into which category and race them as they do you. If you can't beat em join em.

choppo

08-07-2009, 05:44 PM

He was out wide being passed, he had to know that someone would be right on the tail of the white VX ... watch moves like that it V8SC, it's pretty rare that only one car gets under the guy being passed. Once you leave yourself out there with the door wide open there's ALWAYS a few cars ready to sneak through ... especially on the 2nd corner.
:D
Funny you mention that - i jsut remembered it happened to me in one of the first two races. Same corner, 1st lap LOL. I started 4th... after the second corner i was 7th :doh: Had to claw it all back.
Ill put the vid up at some stage, can see it in my rear camera... and it was another Commodore LOL. Actually, it caught me by suprise to see a second car there, but spotted it!

FatBoy

08-07-2009, 06:11 PM

Only the Gorillas hanging around you do that

Meh. I still maintain it was a beat up. A couple of blokes threatening to swing handbags, there wasn't a punch thrown. People need to harden the fuck up a little. If what happened in circuit racing took place on a drag strip there'd be shootings, stabbings and riots every week... :chuckle:

Hey Paul,
subscribe to my YouTube and i can give you access to the vid... its in the private section so need to allow you access. My account is Choppo21. Dunc/Eric same same. You might want a squiz too.

Just added you mate. Hook me up with the vids... :p

Did i say silver.... damn..... GOLD GOLD GOLD!!!! WELL DONE AHMED!!!!!!
Yep thats right - Ahmed recieved a well deserved 1st place in the Eastern Creek round of NSW Improved Production Championship Race (R3) Over 2L.

With stunned early model RX7 owners all over the land trying to work out what the hell has happened to allow a bloody heavy Late Model Commodore (with 1/10th the set up work injected into it) to win :faint: , finally Ahmed has pinched the pinnicle of NSWIPRA off all the mega cars/ competitors - GOLD in the Championship race.

If you dont want to spend a billion $ on your car and still win, go have a chat to Ahmed, Moe and Sam.

Well done mate - ill get you next round :swear:

Big thanks to Dan, Moe, Milton, Sam and all the other supporter - even Darren from the sideline for the expert 'how to win' driving tips :waving:

Well done Ahmed, pure talent mate..... :bravo:

Dude, without pissing on your bonfire, there were only 3 RX-7's present, they qualified 1st, 2nd, and 7th out of 17 cars. In the final the two fastest cars of the weekend weren't there - Browny had a drama, and Harmo had busted the diff at the start of Race 2.

Yes, you guys did an awesome job, and were fast all weekend. Hats off, you are doing a some great laps and starting to get a handle on racing - you will only get faster. But RX-7 owners stunned ?

http://www.imgdump.info/data/media/45/Pope%20Nigga%20Please.jpg

Now, stop sooking about late model weights and keep developing your cars - you and Ahmed might just be the ones to beat next year... :popcorn:

I did mate!!! I actually turned swapped teh tyres around so they were running in reverse :cool: Gorden Leven say in the dry it will make NO difference.... make sence when you think of it. Loads under extreme braking must be accounted for when they construct the tyre so teh actual construction is symmetrical. Just the tread is directional - and who needs tread in the dry

The V8 utes guys do it too apparently so they get better tyre wear. It certainly didn't seem to slow you down...

Fortunately mine is pretty good. Only drivers guard, just clipped the bonnet, cracked headlight. Still drove straight though!!!! Finished the race and overtook half dozen cars or so.... remarkable actually!
His... well... it's faaaaarked. Bent as a bananna.

Like this actually...

http://www.ipraforum.com.au/download/file.php?id=715&mode=view

choppo

08-07-2009, 06:38 PM

ShylanMotorsport

08-07-2009, 07:02 PM

Chop...........You didnt do a very good job on his door for a T-bone......there isnt even any red paint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:lmao:

FatBoy

08-07-2009, 07:57 PM

Bop, not showing on utube??? Got to send me a 'friend request' - be prepared to be let down harshly :chuckle: with a big NO

Yeah, not to destroy the story (let Ahmed have his day in the sun), but for the others Ryan Brown is in an RX7 and is 2-3sec quicker per lap than everyone!!!!! Unfortunately an electrical problem kept him out of R3.... also Harmo was out with gearbox/ diff failure (this is Bop's RX7 driving love child)...
BUT
Thats why standard T56 gearboxes, KAZZ diffs and late model wiring might become an advantage one day - like last Sunday :dance:

On the other hand, it also proves my point that whilst we went real good, we are 3 sec behind the top RX7. Which is a lifetime away.

Back on topic - send me a friend request on utube....

My username is boppachello. I can't figure out how to add you you tool... :yahoo:

And yeah, no-one has gotten near Browny - and i don't think they will. But that RX-7 probably owes as much as your Commodore bud...

Of course, that doesn't take away from Ahmed's win - he drove a great race and had Footie's measure until the yellow flag incident into turn two (tell him to cover his bloody line next time ! :p ). If was great to see some late model Commodores up front to be honest. Keep up the great work !

choppo

08-07-2009, 08:35 PM

My username is boppachello. I can't figure out how to add you you tool... :yahoo:
Well you are as dumb as i am. Cant you just go to choppo21 (or one of me vids) and press 'be friends' or something? Fark.. i searched for boppachello
and only got gay porn come up. :rock:
BTW - when we get these LM Crommies down to legal weight, then IPRA rac'n will be interesting :teach:

Justice

08-07-2009, 11:28 PM

Meh. I still maintain it was a beat up. A couple of blokes threatening to swing handbags, there wasn't a punch thrown. People need to harden the fuck up a little. If what happened in circuit racing took place on a drag strip there'd be shootings, stabbings and riots every week... :chuckle:

Just added you mate. Hook me up with the vids... :p

Dude, without pissing on your bonfire, there were only 3 RX-7's present, they qualified 1st, 2nd, and 7th out of 17 cars. In the final the two fastest cars of the weekend weren't there - Browny had a drama, and Harmo had busted the diff at the start of Race 2.

Yes, you guys did an awesome job, and were fast all weekend. Hats off, you are doing a some great laps and starting to get a handle on racing - you will only get faster. But RX-7 owners stunned ?

http://www.imgdump.info/data/media/45/Pope%20Nigga%20Please.jpg

Now, stop sooking about late model weights and keep developing your cars - you and Ahmed might just be the ones to beat next year... :popcorn:

The V8 utes guys do it too apparently so they get better tyre wear. It certainly didn't seem to slow you down...

Like this actually...

http://www.ipraforum.com.au/download/file.php?id=715&mode=view

Just looked at the pic. Looks like a wheel did most of the damage. Steve, I would be getting a look inside those doors for an intrusion bar. Doesnt look like there are any in there. I thought only Jap spec RX7 doors dont have intrusion, all Aussie ones must have them.:sway:
Chop. When you were the pussy you needed a medal for the amount of damage you have copped on your rear bar and putting up with it. That red rear bar has had more different colours on it than a technicolour dream coat. Tough guy chop gets a medal for handing some back.
Told you it would work Chop. One hard punt and they wont treat you like a girl anymore. They will all know next time when your coming through. I said the same to Ahmed. I watched at Oran as the gatorz car went to the outside of Ahmed hard under brakes and did a big left swerve to unsettle Ahmeds nerves into turn 2. Ahmed went onto the inside grass, car was all unsettled and the RX7 drove right around him. It an old racers trick on the new boys. Happens in ute racing all the time. When you dont move they usually spin off. Just means you need a lot of head light and front guards.

As speed goes that RX7 of browns is a machine. Nothing is going to catch that in a hurry. The gatorz car is quick also but if the fat assed commodore can get it off the line it is harder for it to get past. Brown has the HP to drive around anyone.

Must say though I am still smiling at it.

WOMBIE

09-07-2009, 01:44 PM

I only just realised that Dan didn't give me a heads up that you guys were running at EC :toetap:

NickS

09-07-2009, 02:04 PM

I only just realised that Dan didn't give me a heads up that you guys were running at EC :toetap:

You're not the only one ... :toetap:

FatBoy

09-07-2009, 07:04 PM

Can't find anything yet, but I'm a little confused ... I can find 12 different vids in your account, but the newest is OP one month ago ?

I'm having this problem now...

Well you are as dumb as i am. Cant you just go to choppo21 (or one of me vids) and press 'be friends' or something? Fark.. i searched for boppachello and only got gay porn come up.

I bet you watched for hours too didn't you ? :chuckle:

See you managed to add me Chop, but farked if i can find that vid ?

Just looked at the pic. Looks like a wheel did most of the damage. Steve, I would be getting a look inside those doors for an intrusion bar. Doesnt look like there are any in there. I thought only Jap spec RX7 doors dont have intrusion, all Aussie ones must have them.:sway:
Chop. When you were the pussy you needed a medal for the amount of damage you have copped on your rear bar and putting up with it. That red rear bar has had more different colours on it than a technicolour dream coat. Tough guy chop gets a medal for handing some back.
Told you it would work Chop. One hard punt and they wont treat you like a girl anymore. They will all know next time when your coming through. I said the same to Ahmed. I watched at Oran as the gatorz car went to the outside of Ahmed hard under brakes and did a big left swerve to unsettle Ahmeds nerves into turn 2. Ahmed went onto the inside grass, car was all unsettled and the RX7 drove right around him. It an old racers trick on the new boys. Happens in ute racing all the time. When you dont move they usually spin off. Just means you need a lot of head light and front guards.

As speed goes that RX7 of browns is a machine. Nothing is going to catch that in a hurry. The gatorz car is quick also but if the fat assed commodore can get it off the line it is harder for it to get past. Brown has the HP to drive around anyone.

Must say though I am still smiling at it.

Doesn't say anywhere in the rule book that says 3J cars must retain intrusion bars Darren ? I guess that's why the RX-7 guys who read the rule book all run Jap import doors. But shhh, it's a secret... :)

I've seen the in-car of Harmo's pass on Ahmed at OP, he outbraked him, as simple as that. A lighter, more nimble car always will. What was funny was Ahmed changing direction 3 times the lap before trying to stop a pass being made. Just remember, most run cameras thesedays, they make damning evidence in stewards hearings...

Browny, Harmo (Gatorz car) and Bretto have had the measure of the Commos all year. But at the rate Ahmed and Chop are going they are closing the gap every meeting. Can't wait to see how fast they are when they've had a bit more time in the seat and played with set-up. The RX-7 domination in Victoria is just about over, i think NSW might see the same... :dance:

35R

09-07-2009, 07:35 PM

I am now too sanctioned & official "friend of Choppo 21" however dunno how to find the video either?

DaveHAT

09-07-2009, 08:04 PM

I am now too sanctioned & official "friend of Choppo 21" however dunno how to find the video either?

Check the email address that you used to register for youtube.

Justice

09-07-2009, 08:29 PM

I'm having this problem now...

I bet you watched for hours too didn't you ? :chuckle:

See you managed to add me Chop, but farked if i can find that vid ?

Doesn't say anywhere in the rule book that says 3J cars must retain intrusion bars Darren ? I guess that's why the RX-7 guys who read the rule book all run Jap import doors. But shhh, it's a secret... :)

I've seen the in-car of Harmo's pass on Ahmed at OP, he outbraked him, as simple as that. A lighter, more nimble car always will. What was funny was Ahmed changing direction 3 times the lap before trying to stop a pass being made. Just remember, most run cameras thesedays, they make damning evidence in stewards hearings...

Browny, Harmo (Gatorz car) and Bretto have had the measure of the Commos all year. But at the rate Ahmed and Chop are going they are closing the gap every meeting. Can't wait to see how fast they are when they've had a bit more time in the seat and played with set-up. The RX-7 domination in Victoria is just about over, i think NSW might see the same... :dance:

Paul
I didnt say he didnt out brake him but surely you also saw the swere when they were side by side. Its no foul it was smart tactics by the Gatorz car. I just told the boys dont be baulked as they are in 1700kg cars vs 1300kg cars.

I need to get a copy of that rule book. It ws definately in issue in prod sports, but I will check, not that an intrusion bar would have helped footie.

It will be a long way off before the coms catch the RX7's and cost a lot more too, until then I am sure choppo will weed them out. Rumour is he is working on 2 per meeting :chuckle: something about rubbins racing he just rubs harder than the others:hide:

Just stirring

:hide:

35R

09-07-2009, 08:41 PM

Check the email address that you used to register for youtube.

Did that, confirmed friend request yesterday. do you just go to Chopp21 user profile on youtube and the video should show up?

DaveHAT

09-07-2009, 08:47 PM

Did that, confirmed friend request yesterday. do you just go to Chopp21 user profile on youtube and the video should show up?

I think Chop has to accept you as a friend then the link to the private section will be sent to you.

Something like that ... :confused:

NickS

09-07-2009, 08:53 PM

Did that, confirmed friend request yesterday. do you just go to Chopp21 user profile on youtube and the video should show up?

The only way I can view the vid is through a direct link in an email from Chop ... it's not listed under his user account.

So you probably have to just wait ... :dunno:

choppo

09-07-2009, 09:03 PM

The only way I can view the vid is through a direct link in an email from Chop ... it's not listed under his user account.

So you probably have to just wait ... :dunno:

Sorry guys, im turning access on and off - its all a bit political at the moment hence restricting access. Bop, Dunc, Nick - all can see now. Ill leave on until morning. OR PM me if you want to view, it only takes a second to activate :cheers:

choppo

09-07-2009, 09:35 PM

It an old racers trick on the new boys. Happens in ute racing all the time. When you dont move they usually spin off. Just means you need a lot of head light and front guards.

Darren, you mean something like this?

EPLy35d8btE

That was Race 1..... by Race 3 (and 8mths of everyones shit) i finally got sick of it :cheers: Next time im on the inside on T1 and someone cuts in front from the outside, im keeping the right foot flat to the floor :laugh:

Also note a certain white RX7 try to tag the rear of me on the way into T2....... hahahha, he missed and almost continued through the otherside of the track :bravo:

choppo

09-07-2009, 10:03 PM

Come on Bop, bring it on :happy: Actually notice the white RX7 give me a 'tap' on the way out of T2 aswell? :bat:

FatBoy

09-07-2009, 10:33 PM

Paul
It will be a long way off before the coms catch the RX7's and cost a lot more too, until then I am sure choppo will weed them out. Rumour is he is working on 2 per meeting :chuckle: something about rubbins racing he just rubs harder than the others :hide:

Just stirring :hide:

Not really Darren - in Victoria there are a couple of cars Dean Lillie (Greg Murphy Racing) has set up that are whooping the Mazda's. One is an powered L98 VT, the other an AU Falcon....

Sorry guys, im turning access on and off - its all a bit political at the moment hence restricting access. Bop, Dunc, Nick - all can see now. Ill leave on until morning. OR PM me if you want to view, it only takes a second to activate :cheers:

Put it on the I.P forum Chop - what are you scared of ?
From the hill it looked like you drilled him. From the in-car it seemed like you were taking a line that wasn't going to work but he certainly shut the door on you real hard - a 50/50 call at best...

Darren, you mean something like this?

EPLy35d8btE

That was Race 1..... by Race 3 (and 8mths of everyones shit) i finally got sick of it :cheers: Next time im on the inside on T1 and someone cuts in front from the outside, im keeping the right foot flat to the floor :laugh:

Harmo looked like he moved across there but i guarantee you he would have thought there was enough room - he's one of the cleaner guys out there. Remember not so long ago you were blowing wind up his arse after Wakefield saying how clean he was, and how he gave you racing room, but now you are threatening to punt the same bloke ?

Oh yeah - and i seem to remember you pulling an identical move on Harmo (yep, the same Gatorz RX-7) at Wakefield after he came from rear of grid to defend your position on the last lap - or do you just have a short memory ?

Don't get too cute mate. You've raced nice and clean until now. Don't let the fact that Footie let you get away with it fool you into thinking everyone will take shit. I can think of half a dozen guys that would punt you into the middle of next week if you start trying to get all puffy-chested. And Footie is one of them. Be real careful next time he starts filling your mirrors...

P.S - Your shout for beers at next round... :D

NickS

09-07-2009, 10:44 PM

Don't get too cute mate. You've raced nice and clean until now. Don't let the fact that Footie let you get away with it fool you into thinking everyone will take shit. I can think of half a dozen guys that would punt you into the middle of next week if you start trying to get all puffy-chested. And Footie is one of them. Be real careful next time he starts filling your mirrors...

Shit hey ... sounds like a series full of wanker wanna-be's that can't handle someone cutting in on their turf.

Way to turn off anyone that may have ever considered getting involved in this sort of thing ... :confused:

FatBoy

09-07-2009, 11:42 PM

Do you only read selectively Nick ?

The bit about keeping the foot buried to the floor is what disturbed me a little mate. Now that i have read it again it was probably a bit tongue in cheek but the RX-7 that "crowded" Chop belongs to my team mate so yeah, perhaps i have a "vested interest". But Chop did exactly the same thing to him at Wakefield - yet Pete didn't start telling everyone how he'd just drive into him next time...

I know Chop is a decent fella - we get on great. Don't think i'm having a shot at him. But he's been racing I.P for a short time and is still learning what the other drivers are like - and yes, if you happen to rub the wrong guys they will give it back with interest...

The vast majority are great blokes and race clean - and yep, Steve is one of them. But he is in the process of learning who is who and how they race. I've been around and / or raced with most of these guys for 7 or 8 years. I just don't want to see him get punted because he gave someone attitude who perhaps didn't deserve it...

Enough from me, don't want to upset the fanboys. I'm sure Chop will take my post in the spirit intended...

35R

09-07-2009, 11:52 PM

I watched the video (on youtube) of the incident and to be blunt it just doesnt look like the guy seen you Chop. I think it was a combination of him being (perhaps) too wide on T2 approach (as a direct result of giving the other car [what seem likes excessive ] room i guess) and then having to quickly cut back, perhaps without seeing the rapidly aproaching big red car! Tough call, but wtf would i know about IPRA (sweet f.a. for sure). I hope all parties get fixed quickish and back out ok for next round.

FatBoy

10-07-2009, 12:00 AM

Pretty fair assessment Dunc.

I figure the RX-7 got on the brakes waaaaaaay too early (remember it's the first lap from a standing start so he's not carrying as much speed as a normal lap - might have fooled him ?) - Ahmed ducked up the inside and he's turned in not expecting Chop to be up there as well...

Chop might have struggled to hug the corner but it's a 50/50 thing at worst. I'm finding it hard to blame either driver really. I'd like to see Chop post it on the I.P forum and give some people a new perspective actually...

Ooops, i said i wasn't going to say anymore... :D

NickS

10-07-2009, 05:48 AM

Do you only read selectively Nick ?

Not really mate ... I understand your perspective, the things that get me are;

- this guy banging on about Chop having a "brain snap at T2"
- the aggressive nature of these blokes towards anyone new ... probably just motorsport, but it'd turn a hell of a lot of people away
- the comment that there are half a dozen blokes waiting to punt Chop off the track ... for his supposed "brain snap" and "attitude" afterwards I guess ?

I'm sure they're good blokes mate, and I don't mean to offend you ... but none of this paints a good picture for anyone looking to get into something like this.

The experienced guys seem to have created a boys club of sorts, if your new you get pushed off the track / swerved at etc. If you don't want your car bent (who would ... especially when new to it) you end up off the track. I'd expect that sort of shit to end with a black flag ... but I guess it's fine ??? Then if you decide to take an aggressive approach into a race to try and even it all up ... you have half a dozen blokes waiting to punt you off the track at the first given opportunity ? None of this looks "clean" to me.

Maybe I'm just a soft cock and need to stay out of it ... :confused:

Anyway ... "fanboy" signing out, I'm done.

ShylanMotorsport

10-07-2009, 08:36 AM

Guys without seeing the video........it seems to me as a "RACING INCIDENT".
I have seen the stuff on the other forum........i have seen the stuff here.......
It is an old myth that the red haze comes down at race start....but it is very true.......Unfortunately on a race track things do happen......sometimes avoidable but even those ones can still turn nasty and sonmeone (x2 in this case) ends up off the circuit or with a bent car.
It happens in every form of motorsport right down to supersprints........
I have been around race tracks my whole life.......i have been taught by a few people that are very well respected in Australian motorsport and i have enough experience al though only young to know that this shit can and will happen to anyone in motorsport at some stage........
Like fatboy said.........50/50 call.......both parties probably had some fault but in the end it is deemed a racing incident for a reason.......which means there should be no need for all the shit that everyone is going through!
Just my opinion of the matter.....
Sorry if i stepped on anyones toes.....:hide:

choppo

10-07-2009, 10:12 AM

- this guy banging on about Chop having a "brain snap at T2"
- the aggressive nature of these blokes towards anyone new ... probably just motorsport, but it'd turn a hell of a lot of people away
- the comment that there are half a dozen blokes waiting to punt Chop off the track ... for his supposed "brain snap" and "attitude" afterwards I guess ?

I'm sure they're good blokes mate, and I don't mean to offend you ... but none of this paints a good picture for anyone looking to get into something like this.

The experienced guys seem to have created a boys club of sorts, if your new you get pushed off the track / swerved at etc. If you don't want your car bent (who would ... especially when new to it) you end up off the track. I'd expect that sort of shit to end with a black flag ... but I guess it's fine ??? Then if you decide to take an aggressive approach into a race to try and even it all up ... you have half a dozen blokes waiting to punt you off the track at the first given opportunity ? None of this looks "clean" to me.

Maybe I'm just a soft cock and need to stay out of it ... :confused:

Anyway ... "fanboy" signing out, I'm done.

Actually that pretty much sums it up for me. I suppose i just wasn't ready (i was a softcock too :thumbs: ) for what its really like at the pointy end. But im getting use to it.

But thats life, just got to get with the program, rather than trying to change the program to suit me. (Except the weight thing John and Bop :lol: :lol: - change is a good thing ;) )

Bop - don't worry everyone, he knows where im coming from - i know where he's coming from. Similarly, Harmo is generally a fair driver, (and a bloody good driver) and we have had side by side rac'n without touching - the way it should be and that wont change. Ive a lot of respect for Harmo actually because he doesn't take the mid corner opportunity to 'tap' you off.

Its the old story, those who play fair with you, give you racing room, you give it back - same as the T1 i put up.... just taking the piss with Bop..... but i backed off to give him some space, hope Harmo returns the favour one day.

RE: putting it up on IPRA - nah, getting a bit over it there - woudn't want to dirty the IPRA image and have guys jump all over me. Plus i only just realised last weekend, the guys who run the series earn their living maintaining that car, so its a definite no win situation posting anything up.

The great thing about TC is i can dis-agree with you and you/anyone can dis-agree with me without being censored nor getting into a (serious) blue.

Just as important i can call a 'spade a spade' over here. IPRA (NSW) aint the gentle ammature racing series i thought it was at the pointy end), where people don't race for sheep stations, everyone is best buddies etc. Far from it, at least ppl get a real snap shot of it here which i think is healthy.

Bluegem/Bop - yes it was a 50/50 call ;) The point is back to what Nick stated.

Bluegem - Dont worry, no toes stepped on - im the dumb ass to stick my neck out and post this stuff on a public forum, so i certainly wont be offended to get it chopp-ed off (excuse the pun).

All good and im glad its an interesting read - which is the the point of the 'Travelling Roadshow' thread :yep:

ShylanMotorsport

10-07-2009, 10:52 AM

Chop im not aiming at chopping your head off!
When is the next round......wouldnt mind coming out to help........
I am running the Irace series this year.....cause my ipra car is to slow to run with you boys and not quite legal.......lol

.charged.

10-07-2009, 11:21 AM

Chop,

It sounds like to me you guys need to nut out a few things at the club meetings. We had a similar problem for a few years here in SA where there was some bad blood between some competitors and our committee got the said parties together and they aired their greivences and now all is good.

Now our club has never been stronger, we have BBQ at every meeting and the atmosphere is a lot more friendly but still very competitive. We have actually modelled our club on the vic club, those guys when ever we race there are absolutley fantastic and make you feel welcome with a BBQ, stubby holders etc. Our top guys are probably within 1 sec between 5 cars here in SA and there is hardly ever any panel damage.

FFS we are racing for fcukall and any damage we cop we have to pay for

When we had the Nats here in 2004 I think our committee did a lot to mend some bridges with the NSW competitors, there was a incident at Oran Park between a few cars that caused a bit of trouble. Tony Wallis who is a very clean and fair driver and ALWAYS gives racing room said he had a ordinary time at NSW last year in regards to hospitality and driving standards

We are planning on taking our 4 cars over to EC next year but we arent sure now we want to, last thing we want to do is go back with 4 fucked car back to Adelaide.

I must admit though, Boppa, Harmo and Flem have always been good guys and I plan on catching up with them at the Nats as long as Harmo makes the trip( C'mon Harmo its the Nats at the Island who give toss were you place)

Afterall all we want at the end of the day is to have some good racing, talk some shit and put the car on the trailer the way it came off the trailer at the start of the weekend

Chop you should come over to Lala for a state round, you will get some good racing a stubbie holder and a BBQ

choppo

10-07-2009, 12:38 PM

Im moving to S.A. :thumbs:

Yeah thats nothing like here.... actually the U2L guys have a great little group going - sounds similar to your S.A. set up and to be honest, they are the guys i hang out with at the track.

Ive actaully raised exactly what you said with IPRANSW, but to no avail. Too many people in positions of power that their lively-hoods depend on 'their' cars winning. We certainly should have more independant Committees and Officials as a start. Ive maintained, doing it the current way simply ends up in more incidents like last years Nats.

Notice Tony's comments on Priv Sect IPRA.... couldn't agree more with him actually, only being 'new' to it all myself. Except Bop, he gives me a BIIIGGGGGG hug everytime i see him - either that or a carton of Crownies :lmao:

Ill get down there one day - might have to convince wifey to go on a 'holiday' to S.A. LOL - bring the car though!

Now what was i doing...... thats right, panelbeating today

FatBoy

10-07-2009, 05:33 PM

If you keep it up Chop i'm going to end up humping you at the next round... :bed:

That's what the beer was for - to get you primed up... :shock:

choppo

10-07-2009, 05:39 PM

If you keep it up Chop i'm going to end up humping you at the next round... :bed:

That's what the beer was for - to get you primed up... :shock:

Finished up 4pm, went picked up my young bloke. Got my garage TV back after 4 weeks, so sitt'n here watching Symmons (or Simmons) Plains (Planes) V8SC from ages ago recorded on Fox.... then started on the cans... so dont worry, im getting primed :bravo:

FatBoy

10-07-2009, 05:48 PM

Just cracked my first... :cheers:

About to cook a nice scotch fillet with king prawns and home-made bernaise sauce for the missus and me, then have a few more beers. Might get the "fatboy" out for a run too if she's lucky. Then you're next... :mummy:

Tried to ring you today by the way. Diverted to your office and some other guy answered it. He asked did i want to leave a message and i was soooo tempted to say "Yeah, i'm ringing about the RX-7 door he has for sale..."

But i thought i better not... :lol:

choppo

10-07-2009, 06:19 PM

Just cracked my first... :cheers:

Tried to ring you today by the way. Diverted to your office and some other guy answered it. He asked did i want to leave a message and i was soooo tempted to say "Yeah, i'm ringing about the RX-7 door he has for sale..."

But i thought i better not... :lol:

9752xxxx? Had the Bop radar on, so didn't answer it :lol: Actaully i couldn't swing a hammer between phone calls, so eventually i just gave up answering and started bashing with the hammer and crow bar.
BTW - very small office and i get heaps of me mates leaving 'obscure' messages, so feel free to leave one next time LOL

82911

10-07-2009, 06:45 PM

Yeah thats nothing like here.... actually the U2L guys have a great little group going - sounds similar to your S.A. set up and to be honest, they are the guys i hang out with at the track.

Nah bugger off your too slow any way................:waving:

Cheers "the beijing bullet"

choppo

10-07-2009, 07:04 PM

Nah bugger off your too slow any way................:waving:

Cheers "the beijing bullet"
Ohhhhhh FAAAARRRKKKK.... he is over here now!:D
Greg, better forum in all ways... for everyone else, this is one of the U2L guys who goes 'reasonable' now he is in Jacky's car :woot: :flip2:
Actually John (Charged), seek Greg out if you ever come up to NSW - he will talk the leg off a chair... along with the other U2L girls (i mean, all the real experienced racers that gave up on all the O2L crap)
Seriously though, you will enjoy it here, plenty of guys that will benefit from your experience and viccy vercka.
Post up on the New Members section, im sure some of the other 'bumb draggers' would be interested in your car/ efforts :D

FYI all - Jacky, ooops i mean Greg has a weapon EM O2L VL Walky to rival anything. Only he doesn't drive it. Chooses to drive a Civic instead :shock: But it goes hard, reeeeal hard.
Bop, is this your doing? Greg, how'd ya find us?

82911

10-07-2009, 07:08 PM

choppo

10-07-2009, 07:12 PM

Thanks chop...... I think!:moon:
I'm really just here for you smily selection.... WTF there is sooooo much choice!:lmao:
But yeah, gunna knock back a few cans and will do the intro thing after dinner.....:faint:

Cheers Greg..

Good guys here mate, you will have fun. Except for when i take the piss outta ya :lmao:
BTW, lots of U2L SuperSprint guys on here (NOT IPRA) - should be good for you to chat with.

striken2o

10-07-2009, 09:18 PM

so how are those big stickers going on the car coming along chop ?

choppo

10-07-2009, 09:27 PM

so how are those big stickers going on the car coming along chop ?
I could guess, but which ones are you talking about? Are you Gerry?

striken2o

10-07-2009, 09:28 PM

the ones that'll make big red rocket look like a different car

DaveHAT

10-07-2009, 09:30 PM

Not really mate ... I understand your perspective, the things that get me are;

- this guy banging on about Chop having a "brain snap at T2"
- the aggressive nature of these blokes towards anyone new ... probably just motorsport, but it'd turn a hell of a lot of people away
- the comment that there are half a dozen blokes waiting to punt Chop off the track ... for his supposed "brain snap" and "attitude" afterwards I guess ?

I'm sure they're good blokes mate, and I don't mean to offend you ... but none of this paints a good picture for anyone looking to get into something like this.

The experienced guys seem to have created a boys club of sorts, if your new you get pushed off the track / swerved at etc. If you don't want your car bent (who would ... especially when new to it) you end up off the track. I'd expect that sort of shit to end with a black flag ... but I guess it's fine ??? Then if you decide to take an aggressive approach into a race to try and even it all up ... you have half a dozen blokes waiting to punt you off the track at the first given opportunity ? None of this looks "clean" to me.

Maybe I'm just a soft cock and need to stay out of it ... :confused:

Anyway ... "fanboy" signing out, I'm done.

At the expense of also being labelled a sheep & fanboy ... this was also my gut feeling about the whole situation. Not that anyone gives 2 farks what I think and not being part of it I prob shouldn't have any opinion whatsoever about it but ... where's the fun in that? :D

Hopefully it's not the case but it happens often in MANY arenas of life. Sport, workplaces, forums (not the best example) so why should motorsport be any different?

New guys (unknown quantities) are presumed to know nothing, have zero ability, can't be competitive/quick or challenge the establishment etc. But Chop and Ahmed have shaken the status quo in their first season of racing. WE CAN'T HAVE THIS!!!

Might be the case ... might not but it wouldn't be the first time this sort of problem's happened in a sporting field. Not taking the piss out of anyone in saying what I've said but it'd be reasonable to think it could be the case given some of the blurt that's going on.

Aaaaaaaaaanway ... taking my $2.47 opinion and shoving it back up my arse where it belongs, THAT'LL DO DONKEY! It'd have to be labelled a racing incident because the RX-7 driver will state that Chop T-Boned him and Chop will state the RX-7 turned down on him. Who's right? :confused:

Depends who you POMPOM for I suppose! :D :hide:

Hopefully all's fixed and some closer/CLEAN racing results from it. :faint:

choppo

10-07-2009, 09:36 PM

Hopefully all's fixed and some closer/CLEAN racing results from it. :faint:
Nope, not a chance in hell. I agree Dave, it would be nice though. Maybe, just maybe, they would get more cars entering... but hey, what would i know?

Dan_

10-07-2009, 10:47 PM

I only just realised that Dan didn't give me a heads up that you guys were running at EC :toetap:

You're not the only one ... :toetap:

Bloody hell!! :nopity:

Next time ill pm, email, sms and post you a reminder. Dave managed and he lives in Newcastle hahahaha:breakdance:

choppo

10-07-2009, 10:50 PM

Bloody hell!! :nopity:

Next time ill pm, email, sms and post you a reminder. Dave managed and he lives in Newcastle hahahaha:breakdance:
AND put an invite in the post

WOMBIE

10-07-2009, 10:58 PM

Bloody hell!! :nopity:

Next time ill pm, email, sms and post you a reminder. Dave managed and he lives in Newcastle hahahaha:breakdance:

Yeah but Dave's old and old people know stuff........don't know where that came from :dunno:

And anyway if your a day or so behind the pace here then it's fair to say the 'reminder' will be late in coming also......like after the event :lmao:

Dan_

10-07-2009, 10:59 PM

Thanks for your vote of confidence Gaz. Ill have you know i have been away on a very well deserved break and havnt had access to the internet till today lol

AND put an invite in the post

maybe you need yours eyes tested old man

and post you
:smiles:

WOMBIE

10-07-2009, 11:02 PM

maybe you need yours eyes tested old man

:smiles:

Maybe the reason behind some of those 'incidents' maybe.....maybe not....I know my way out :hide:

uncle erne

13-07-2009, 03:47 PM

Choppo
Mate you'r just starting, try setting up you car, you might go faster and not fall off the track so much. :D :D
Cheers
Uncle Erne

choppo

15-07-2009, 07:15 PM

Thanks Bop - appreciate the post over there ;)

FatBoy

16-07-2009, 06:02 PM

Just my opinion Chop. If they don't happen to like it stiff shit bud...

BTW - We've pulled the pin for the rest of the year. I expect you to qualify and finish Top 3 now... ;)

choppo

17-07-2009, 07:06 AM

BTW - We've pulled the pin for the rest of the year. I expect you to qualify and finish Top 3 now... ;)
Hmmmm, so just one more RX7 to get rid of hehehehehe (says with evil chuckle)

FatBoy

17-07-2009, 07:19 PM

choppo

18-07-2009, 01:07 AM

Browny is leading by that much he probably won't need to do the last round.

Only thing in the way is it's our last time at Oran so Ryan might decide to run anyway...

Of course next year you'll be back where you belong behind Ryan, Harmo, Bretto, Wattsy etc... :hifinger:
Like a bowling ally.... green stripe on the front bumper, silver pin stipe on the drivers side, green again on the passengers side, then an orange.... well it's poo brown, just like a plumbers car should be :happy:
But hey, they all could-of, should-of....... but didn't....... Except RB. Maybe try one of them heavy weight T56 - reliable - gearboxes
Of course in 2 years time, ill still be up there when the others drop away - again :laugh:

.charged.

18-07-2009, 10:14 AM

Paul does that mean no Harmo for the nationals at PI ?

choppo

18-07-2009, 08:41 PM

Paul does that mean no Harmo for the nationals at PI ?
You will be there John? Good to finally meet up with you - any tips for the Island?

.charged.

18-07-2009, 11:16 PM

Yep chop, we have the hotels booked and 2 cars nearly ready, we have 2 car in peices. I have to pull the digit out and start getting some go fasts for my bus.

We will have all 4 sharperto cars there.

Tip for the island, dont follow me or you be be doing 1.57s, follow the green or white over 2 litre sharperto corollas and you will be doing 1.49s :)...

FatBoy

18-07-2009, 11:20 PM

Paul does that mean no Harmo for the nationals at PI ?

Probably mate. He's decided to go to LA at short notice and wouldn't have been able to do every round so has pulled the pin now. Gives us plenty of time after EC to fix the gearbox he broke on Saturday and the spool he broke on Sunday i guess... :o

Car still needs some serious sorting. The rear end and shock settings need some fine tuning. We wouldn't have caught Ryan this year anyway (little bugger is too quick !) but it would be nice to get within a second or two !

choppo

08-09-2009, 07:30 PM

OK, here we go again, Crusty the Clown (me) and his trusty Side Show Bob (Dan) are heading South for the weekend of IPRA action (plus Friday practice). WP is the venue and its surely gonna be action packed. Split grids with 40+ entries over both U2Ltr and O2Ltr. New cars including an ex GTP Crommie being driven by V8 Utes driver Warren Millett (one of the back fielders in V8Utes) will surely be up there along with an old head in John McKenzie in his VZ. The tip will be Warren, John, Ahmed, me all up front mixing with the Mazdas so it should be interesting. Three quick RX7's and FOUR quick Crommies in the front pack..... First time the Holdens have out-numbered the Mazdas in the 'front pack' for ages :nilly:

For entertainment, ive got a big red and white target painted on the side, front and rear of my car :swords: (more than usual) so it should be an interesting weekend for me anyway.

As always, anyone in the area is more than welcome!

Dan_

08-09-2009, 09:13 PM

hell yes!!! cant wait for this weekend. I has a shitty start to the week so this will be ana awesome end to it!

.charged.

08-09-2009, 09:48 PM

choppo

09-09-2009, 06:47 AM

Go get em chop and dan, we have a state meet at Mallala this weekend also sadly only 1 Sharpetro car running :(. Is this your last state round before the Nats ?. We will have all 4 for the Nats though

Im hanging to get my thing together and do some skids, not big skids but skids :)

Cant wait for you to blow my doors off down the straight
Good luck this weekend John!... this is our second last (one more at OP).

BUT check THIS out -----> http://www.irace.net.au/news/index.php?id=6343672936044372451

Im trying my best to get a go at this. What an amazing track :eek: :eek:

Also will be doing the last iRACE so maybe ill get my fat head on TV later in the year :thumbs:

.charged.

09-09-2009, 10:14 AM

Is that track in NSW or Vic and was it owned by the boss of Coke here in Australia ?

Dan_

09-09-2009, 07:09 PM

Is that track in NSW or Vic and was it owned by the boss of Coke here in Australia ?

Its north of Sydney. Yes it is still owned by the ex boss of coke

Dan_

14-09-2009, 01:32 PM

Well round 5 of the travelling roadshow has just passed and what a round it was!

To say it was eventful would be a bit of an understatement for this weekend.

Friday Chop and I arrived to get things sorted for the practice. Everything went well and we got the pressures dialed in using the data from last round. Only minor adjustments needed to be made, proving how important writing stuff down can be lol

Saturday was qualifying and race one. Qualifying saw series leader Ryan Brown take pole with a 1.07.7245, joining him on the front row was our team mate Ahmed Baghdadi who was .6916 seconds slower. Choppo managed to get onto row 3 with 1.09.0299.

There was two new commodores in the field this round, Warren Millets Wake Up VY (i think) and John McKenzie's carbied VY. This means that the mighty Holdens now outnumber the RX7's.

After taking an early lead in the race Ahmed had some break trouble which saw him have a lose going into the hairpin. On lap 9 he blew a diff and was unable to continue, to make matters worse the thermo fan relay stopped working meaning once he stopped going forward the temp skyrocketed and made a big mess under bonnet. In the end race one was won by Brett Morse in an RX7 ahead of Ryan Brown. Brown had been having car issues and also had a small off giving the lead to Morse. Newcomer McKenzie got 3rd and Choppo got into 4th position meaning it was an RX7 front row and commodore 2nd row for race 3.

With some assistance from the guys in the Combined Touring class Ahmed got himself another diff and two of the boys worked in the Wakefield dirt all afternoon to get the car ready for race 2 on Sunday.

Sunday saw some detective work to see why the thermo fans weren't coming on, luckily it was a dodgy relay so an easy fix.

Race 2 saw Ahmed start from rear of grid due to his DNF. After an amazing drive he went from last to 4th and set the fastest lap of the race. The race was won by Brett Moorse in his RX7 with McKenzie in second and Steve in 3rd. Ryan Browns car troubles reared their head again which put him back to 7th position. The last lap of race 2 also saw Choppo do a clutch meaning he was having trouble selecting gears.

We thought Choppos weekend was over as a clutch isnt something you carry round spare unless your in the supercars. After trying some things out it was decided he could start in pit lane if we pushed him to help get him going. This was untill Ahmeds seemingly magic touch. He got in the car and playing round with the pedals and worked out a way to start and launch the car meaning Chop could start from row 2 of the grid alongside Ahmed.

Race 3 was uneventful for the Sams Performance/ Royal purple/ Nitrox Group team with Ahmed finishing 3rd, ahead of Steve who finished 4th. Morse was 1st and untouchable in his RX7 and McKenzie was 2nd.

The racing over the weekend was amazing. It was very close and very clean with the only touch occurring when Choppo gave Ahmed a big of a love tap to get him to hurry up. They boys did exceptionally well, especially Steve who was on old tyres that had seen the drag day!

The final round is Round 6 which is on the 31st of October to the 1st of November at Sydney's Oran Park Raceway. It will be a good weekend of racing as all of the gremlins should be sorted out in both cars

82911

14-09-2009, 04:04 PM

GTS Listy

14-09-2009, 04:33 PM

Well done and lots off on the run repairs. Sounded like a good weekend. Congrats to you blokes. Great effort

Dan_

14-09-2009, 06:46 PM

I believe we had 2 incidents in that race that required waving yellows hence it was slowed down.

35R

14-09-2009, 07:01 PM

that is a great writeup Dan, well done. Sounds like a great weekend too.

ANy pics or video to record the event?

.charged.

14-09-2009, 08:05 PM

Well done guys............. but the pace was a bit slow don't ya think!!!:spit:
when are you guys going to come over to the "real racing" that is unders......

Completed race time Over 2 Litre:

1 70 Brett Morse Mazda 2340 12 14:02.5719

Completed race time under 2 litre

1 29 Greg Hartnett Civic 1597 12 13:59.6315
:smiles: :hide:

You guys looked like you had some good racing via Natsoft, Congrats on the race win greg :)

that is a great writeup Dan, well done. Sounds like a great weekend too.

ANy pics or video to record the event?

Chop would of had a video in I reckon

P.S what has happened to Loftus, I thought he was going to race the starlet in overs ?

Dan_

14-09-2009, 08:13 PM

Thanks Dunc. It was an awesome weekend. Next round ill get some pics to throw up

You guys looked like you had some good racing via Natsoft, Congrats on the race win greg :)

Chop would of had a video in I reckon

P.S what has happened to Loftus, I thought he was going to race the starlet in overs ?

Chop had video of Race 1 and Race 3 but someone (who may or may not have been me :hide: ) didnt do their job and forgot to check that the card was in the recorder before the second race.

choppo

14-09-2009, 08:18 PM

Top write up Chief PitCrew Hat! :cheers:

Yeah, race 3 saw me sitting on the grid, heel toeing at 4000rpm trying to stop the car from launching forward i.e. the clutch was engaged and only my foot on the brake stopped it moving! Made for a messy launch, but i got going :yahoo:

Yeah Dunc, ive actually got some top footage from 2 races - great close racing.. probably best footage to date so ill when i get a bit of time, ill Youtube them up.

Greg - Well done mate! That lap time was an absolute cracker. Still, its a pitty you had to do it in a bumb dragger ;)

choppo

14-09-2009, 08:21 PM

Thanks Dunc. It was an awesome weekend. Next round ill get some pics to throw up. Chop had video of Race 1 and Race 3 but someone (who may or may not have been me :hide: ) didnt do their job and forgot to check that the card was in the recorder before the second race.

Hahahhaa.... i almost left the staging area with Dan hanging half out the car trying to plug in the video card.

All Dan would have heard over his comms gear whilst he had his head down inside the car was me saying 'get out mate! I gotta go!'

82911

14-09-2009, 08:25 PM

I believe we had 2 incidents in that race that required waving yellows hence it was slowed down.

Yeah, but never let the truth get in the way of a good shit stirrrr....:yahoo:

Well done Chop, as I said to you at the track,your driving was excellent and your on track choices were excellent as well.:drivin: And was bloody great to see some V8 Grunt up front giving it to the chook cookers.

Brickie

15-09-2009, 03:12 PM

Well done Choppo. Seems you're coming to grips with it all very well.

Dan, FYI John McKenzie has been around for a while. He had an unfortunate incident at his home at the start of the year thats kept him out untill now. Top write up BTW.

James

choppo

15-09-2009, 08:26 PM

Dan, FYI John McKenzie has been around for a while. He had an unfortunate incident at his home at the start of the year thats kept him out untill now

Hi ya James!
Unless John's house is on a corner at OP and he was driving a car you got ya info mixed up there :coffee:

Brickie

16-09-2009, 05:59 PM

Yeah Choppo, he had that accident as well. But he also got fairly well fried at his property just after that. Something about petrol and lighters not mixing..... So the poor buggers had burns and leg (or foot) issues to contend with.

Dan said in his write up that he was running a carby. Is it still the holden motor as I thought he was changing to the chev?
Cheers
James

choppo

16-09-2009, 09:26 PM

I didn't know about the crispy chicken bit LOL Ive got to drop off the vid to him so ill definetly ask about that!

As far as i know, yes its now 6ltr LS... still with carbie tho...amazing!!!!. and it has more balls than mine!!!!!

Out come our conservative engines shortly ..... just watch this space :)

Yeah Choppo, he had that accident as well. But he also got fairly well fried at his property just after that. Something about petrol and lighters not mixing..... So the poor buggers had burns and leg (or foot) issues to contend with.

Dan said in his write up that he was running a carby. Is it still the holden motor as I thought he was changing to the chev?
Cheers
James

Brickie

16-09-2009, 09:35 PM

What are you doing with the old donk? I'm working on getting an LS1 into the old VK at the moment. We looked at going carby but went injection. Maybe I should reconsider?

choppo

16-09-2009, 09:55 PM

What are you doing with the old donk? I'm working on getting an LS1 into the old VK at the moment. We looked at going carby but went injection. Maybe I should reconsider?
NO!! Keep the injection on the LSx engine - make sure you buy the engine with the Delphi computer. Plenty of tuners around that will make em work better than you could possibly believe - bugger the carby.

We have been running conservative 6Ltr engines for a year because it out rates the old highly strung Group C/A race engines on race fuel.

BUT John came out last weekend and hosed me on hp :bow: So now it is time to 'up the ante'.

BTW, in a light weight VK you can get away with WAY less hp than a late model, so grab a semi standard LSx engine and go for it. My 'old donk' is still a $25k engine, so you dont want to go there LOL

Brickie

16-09-2009, 10:07 PM

Yeah the weight advantage was a big attraction. I figured a 400 to 450 hp LS1 VK would be reliable as the sun and quick enough to have some fun! Anyway still got a long way to go. The engine is still on the stand weighting to be pulled down.

Brickie

17-09-2009, 06:44 PM

That should have been "waiting" not weighting. Idiot....

FatBoy

03-10-2009, 06:01 PM

Well done Choppo and Greg (82911) ! Awesome results fellas, and couldn't happen to two nicer blokes... :cheers:

Sorry for the thread mining, have been overseas for a few weeks and just got back !

Boppa

choppo

04-10-2009, 08:20 PM

Dan_

04-10-2009, 08:42 PM

Dan and i rolled up to "THE FARM" today.... those interested in the vid PM me.
BTW got the arse for being too loud after the first run :lol: :lol: As if i didn't know that was gonna happen :breakdance:
I might be loud but that track has way more problems than me being loud :teach:

Yes it will never be a Race track and if by some stretch of the imagination it does get approved I would never race there. It's waaaaay to dangerous IMO

Brickie

05-10-2009, 01:54 PM

Where's the farm?

FatBoy

05-10-2009, 03:57 PM

Kulnara on the Central Coast James. I think that's how you spell it anyway !

It's the place the ex Coke CEO in Australia owns and setup a private track...

seldo

05-10-2009, 04:36 PM

Kulnara on the Central Coast James. I think that's how you spell it anyway !

It's the place the ex Coke CEO in Australia owns and setup a private track...You mean Dean Wills place?
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=Kulnura+NSW&sll=-25.335448,135.745076&sspn=33.156655,56.162109&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=FTwDBf4dVXcDCQ&split=0&hq=&hnear=Kulnura+NSW&ll=-33.267255,151.236506&spn=0.015142,0.027423&t=h&z=15

FatBoy

05-10-2009, 04:40 PM

Yep, that's the one Seldo... :)

35R

05-10-2009, 04:44 PM

I've heard of that place. Looks huge that track! What's the deal, just a private track?

seldo

05-10-2009, 04:50 PM

Yes - I believe it's just a private track, but Dean is a real petrol-head. He has/had a McLaren M1 at one stage (until the Service Manager at BMW Rushcutter's Bay took a couple of mates for spin ;) out at West Head one night and put it sideways through the bush for about 200m....)

ShylanMotorsport

06-10-2009, 01:04 PM

Dangerous you say Chop?????
I thought that was how tracks should be..........lol.......
IE:
The old bathurst
Nurburgring
The original Spa
Catalina
And the list goes on!
Dad always taught me........If you make a mistake on a race track you should pay the price.......

Dan_

06-10-2009, 08:46 PM

Its funny that they said at the briefing we are under no circumstances to disclose the location of the track as its a secret. Obviously they havnt searched any forums lol

VYII

07-10-2009, 01:21 PM

Or know about google earth..... haha.
From google earth, it looks like a great track.

choppo

09-10-2009, 07:14 PM

Sorry to anyone waiting for this 'Farm' video....

I have just spent the last hour, once again trying to edit it and upload it to UTUBE. This is the forth time....

I AM SO FARKEN PISSED OFF WITH THIS LAPTOP!!!!! This stupid P.O.S. Dell farken prick of a thing is about to become a frizbee under the nearest 24 wheel truck. Actaully no, fuck it, im gonna go get my drill and drill the screen, then get the worms in my worm farm, open up the rear of the fucken thing and let them go for it. Then im gonna piss in it, then im gonna shit in it. Then im gonna kick the fucken thing down the road in this god damn rain and wind. THEN im gonna ring them bastards in Singapore/India or where-ever the farken sweatshop slave answers my call and tell him/ her they can shove their piece of shit laptop RIGHT UP THEIR ARSE!!!!!! Had the faucken thing fixed more times than 16y.o. boy's arse hole in gaol. The fucken pricks have the hide to try and do me a 'favour' and sell me a new one 'at a discount' because of 'customer dis-satisfaction'. But the new ones are 1/2 as powerful as this energy thief is and ex ordered. I want one of those fucken Dell executive chicks to come and suck my dick for as long as it has taken me to sort this computer out.

Ive already punched the screen a dozen times and guess what - it keeps working! WTF :bash: this POS wont add 2+2 within a 15min timeframe, but the prick of a thing keeps working fine with a cracked screen.

HEY DELL COMPUTERS - GO FUCK YORSELF :hifinger:

82911

09-10-2009, 07:26 PM

Hi Chop....
Glad to hear you are doing well with your anger management strategy....
Breathe friend..... breathe!:lmao:
or if that fails...............
It's Friday night, so............:beer:

Cheers Greg (masquerading as the councillor!)

WOMBIE

09-10-2009, 07:27 PM

So what seems to be the problem as I couldn't see from pmsl at your post chop oh and your not trying hard enough if you can't smash a fucken laptop :lol:

At least the MudHat stickers are safe for the time being :D

Cheers,

Daz

choppo

09-10-2009, 08:07 PM

or if that fails...............
It's Friday night, so............:beer:

Cheers Greg (masquerading as the councillor!)

OK;
Step one complete - throw out light beer - it must make me angry:laugh:
Step two complete - on my second JD and Coke
Step three..... have a few more and go over to the other Forum for some fun? :helmet: you with me co-pilot?

Duffman

09-10-2009, 08:11 PM

Geez... Give that man 3000cc's of alcohol - STAT! :happy:

This post was sent via a perfectly good Dell Laptop!

GTS Listy

09-10-2009, 09:49 PM

Hold it togeather chop. The new brake issues and now the laptop. And on top of this the people at the farm kicked you off early.
You are doing well with the holding back but we will listen. Cheer up. :yep:

FatBoy

09-10-2009, 11:30 PM

Buy an Under 2 ltr laptop Chop - then you may be able to cope with the power... :thumbs:

P.S - LMB.

P.P.S - LMB = Lick My Balls.

Love Boppa

82911

10-10-2009, 09:34 AM

Chop, I have the solution...............
Write a book!
A good outlet for all that frustration and a hilarious read for all!

NOW.... WHAT SHOULD WE CALL IT????????

Dan_

22-10-2009, 04:15 PM

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls,

Next weekend (Fri 30, Sat 31st and Sunday 1st) will mark the final round in the IPRA championship. So head on down to Oran Park for some great racing and some great fun!

I'll be there all 3 days so if your interested let me know and ill do my best to make sure there are tickets available for you.

Hope to see you all there!!

Dan

NickS

22-10-2009, 08:02 PM

I'll be there on the Friday ... 100%. When do you head out there Dan?

:D

Too busy with the family Sat / Sun.

Crackles

22-10-2009, 08:55 PM

I'll be out there on the Sunday, I'm not racing thanks to blowing the motor at Wakefield. So I'll actually be able to walk around and introduce myself instead of spending the weekend under the bonnet like usual.

Daniel

choppo

22-10-2009, 10:25 PM

This is going ot be a big round too... the old story, last State Round ever at OP etc etc has all the fields from Sports Sedans to us IPRA guys bloody full!
Cant even get a carport, so im off to some camping shop next week to buy a shade structure or two whilst we are camped out down near the swamp...

At last count, the O2L field is 28 strong with a massive 16 of these being the 'old RX7's, 3's and 2's. Its a bloody Rotary minefield :bash:

Believe it or not, OP ain't my favourite track, so if it wasn't for the fact that we are losing one of only 2 Sydney tracks, i would really mind. :yike:

As Dan said, ALL ARE WELCOME - bring a hat and sunshade though, i have a feeling its gonna be reeeeal HOT. Im sure the racing will be worth it though!

.charged.

22-10-2009, 11:07 PM

Good luck Steve, its sad to see Oran go. One of our guys is heading over in his Honda Micheal Rooke to race. Anyway have a good race meet.

choppo

22-10-2009, 11:49 PM

Good luck Steve, its sad to see Oran go. One of our guys is heading over in his Honda Micheal Rooke to race. Anyway have a good race meet.
Ill see if i can catch him up. Actually i think we are hosting lots of Mexicans all eager for one last go at OP.
Cheers for the support - i think ill need it LOL

35R

23-10-2009, 12:45 AM

good luck Chop. Stay out of the dam!

FatBoy

23-10-2009, 12:46 AM

Steve, i've got a 3m x 3m Ezy-Up shade if you want to borrow it. Even with your level of technical expertise it should only take about 30 minutes for you to "get it up" so to speak. Or you could ask any normal bloke to help and it'd take 2 minutes... :D

It's yours if needed mate....

Boppa

Dan_

23-10-2009, 07:32 AM

I'll be there on the Friday ... 100%. When do you head out there Dan?

:D

Too busy with the family Sat / Sun.

I usually get there round 930. Chop usually cruises in about 11 LOL

choppo

23-10-2009, 07:38 AM

I usually get there round 930. Chop usually cruises in about 11 LOL
On SATURDAY :D

Paul, thanks mate!! Yep, for sure. That will save me buying 1. Ill give you a buzz this morning to arrange. Thanks mate!!!
Does it come with instructions? Im sure if you and your Gorrilla mates can do it, Dan and i will be alright :nana:

WOMBIE

23-10-2009, 12:22 PM

I work Sundays :sigh: and Saturday is my son's 50th anniversary year Celebration Day at his school of which DadHat is a part of :( so Friday will be the only day I can attend IF I can get out of a previous engagement :doh: ........hmmmm thinking :hat: on and a little thought provoking lubrication :beer:

Dan_

23-10-2009, 01:06 PM

.charged.

23-10-2009, 02:17 PM

Ill see if i can catch him up. Actually i think we are hosting lots of Mexicans all eager for one last go at OP.
Cheers for the support - i think ill need it LOL

He is a top bloke and usually has some decent food platters as he owns a catering business, tell him Oran park isn't part of the international skarsgard cup.

WOMBIE

23-10-2009, 03:15 PM

I haven't totally given up on Friday just yet :up2sum:

OZY 260

23-10-2009, 08:03 PM

Hi guys i'll be heading down on saturday and also heading out to the track on sunday, i'll call in and say hi if we get a chance. It is looking like being a great event though with plenty of good racing.

Dan_

24-10-2009, 01:14 AM

We will be down the back. Look for the row of tents lol

FatBoy

24-10-2009, 09:13 AM

Does it come with instructions? Im sure if you and your Gorrilla mates can do it, Dan and i will be alright :nana:

Didn't see this until now. Smartarse... :chuckle:

For all the other guys thinking of going out to Oran Park next weekend - don't think, do it ! It's the last ever State Round to be held at OP, so a little bit of history i guess. National Sports Sedans are on the programme too, they are always good to watch and bloody fast !

Get out there and cheer on Chop & Ahmed, and take lots of photos - they'll be great to look back on in years to come....

ShylanMotorsport

24-10-2009, 09:44 AM

Chop i have a shade shed you can borrow if you like.
I will come out for a look!
WIll be good to try and sabotage the car before IRACE so i may have a shot at gettin infront of you.......:stick:

choppo

24-10-2009, 10:27 AM

Chop i have a shade shed you can borrow if you like.
I will come out for a look!
WIll be good to try and sabotage the car before IRACE so i may have a shot at gettin infront of you.......:stick:

Hehehhe... PM sent. Yep come on down, and yep bring that tent.

The set up is now;
My car, Ahmeds car, 2 x RX7's (one of which is a Top 3 car Bretto), and another VS Crommie. If your hanging with us, at least there will be plenty to see and a variety of cars, plenty of shade.
Thanks to Bop, Matt, Dan and a few others, we will have 6 tents to set this all up in!

Tip for everyone, bring a fold up chair, an esky with ice and your selection of drinks, a camera and a hat!

Dan_

24-10-2009, 10:29 AM

I'll add Non alcoholic drinks. You can't have them in the paddock area

FatBoy

24-10-2009, 12:11 PM

You can enjoy a cold beer AFTER all racing for the day has finished guys. I don't say that to be a prick, but the driver can be ejected from the meeting if any perceived "friends" are drinking alcohol in the pit area during the day...

I know this because some dude i barely know wandered into my garage at Eastern Creek with a can of bourbon to say hello. What a shitfight !

Oh and Dan, can you look after my Ezi-Up please mate ? Maybe guide Choppo into the parking spot etc ? Because you know what he's like when it comes to hitting things... :wave:

Dan_

29-10-2009, 10:06 PM

LOL will do mate!

OK guys! This is your final notice. We are on from tomorrow. Im taking a break from making lunch kits to post here lol. If your coming down tomorrow just rock up. Ill be there about 9am. If your coming on Sat or Sun PLEASE let me know asap by SMS to 0422074079 so i can organise tickets.

Muncha

29-10-2009, 10:19 PM

WOMBIE

29-10-2009, 10:22 PM

Sorry guys I can't make it Friday but good luck over the weekend ;)

Dan_

29-10-2009, 10:29 PM

Good luck out there guys, hope ya's can come away with a good result.

Would like to make it out being the final OP weekend but it just doesnt seem possible at the moment. What time do things finish up on Sunday?

Thanks! Usually around 3 or so but as its the last round there is some BBQ thing going on.

Its the last state round at OP but not the last round ever. We are back there with Irace on the 13th, 14th and 15th.

Sorry guys I can't make it Friday but good luck over the weekend ;)

Cheers Daz. like i said, theres always next year lol

Dan_

31-10-2009, 07:58 PM

Today saw qualifying and race one.

There was a large number of people that magicly appeared out of the woodwork so they could race at Oran one last time. This unfortuantely meant that lots of RX7's made there way to the front of the grid. To give you an idea out of the top 12 qualifiers only 4 were in contention for the championship.

Chop managed a respectable 12th and Ahmed managed 16th after getting a flat on the warm up lap.

Race 1 was eventful to say the least. 5 cars, including Chop and Ahmed started from pit lane because down the back there is no PA system and we cant hear the call for the race!

Choppo drove the wheels off the car to move up 8 places in 6 laps so will be starting from 22nd. Unfortunately there was an "incident" so Ahmed got a DNF and will have to start from rear of grid.

Anyway here are some pics from today lovingly taken by Greg from Car Care Products

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