Private TrackChat Wakefield Day, Monday 14-Dec-2009

[35R]

TRACKCHAT.COM.AU have booked Wakefield Park Circuit for Monday December 14. It will be a relaxed PRIVATE day with the option to participate in a fun event between 12pm and 1pm (details below). The cost of the day is $175 for each driver, we are asking for a $75 deposit now to secure your spot. However you may pay the entire amount now if you wish:

Account Name -TrackChatcomau-
BSB -082201-
Account No. -870675634-
Bank -National Australia Bank-

Please send your forum name as reference for deposits.

http://wakefieldpark.com.au/images/stories/track_arial.jpg

The optional event will be...

DIAL YOUR OWN (DYO) TIME ATTACK! - PRIZES FOR 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE

Between 12pm and 1pm, we'll be running an *optional* competition where anyone can enter (and more importantly) ANYONE can win... The idea of the competition is to DIAL IN A TARGET LAP TIME time for you and your car. Each driver will be given a "one shot" opportunity to run as close to their DYO time as possible. The format will consist of one warm up lap, one DYO TIME ATTACK LAP, and a cool down lap. Times will be recorded by a single timekeeper. Drivers running QUICKER than their nominated lap time are deemed to have "broken out" and are eliminated! However those THREE drivers running times closest to their nominated lap times (without breaking out) are deemed the winners. Winners will be announced on the forum that evening. Prizes will be announced shortly!

Given the event is on a Monday we'll have the option of spending the Sunday evening in Goulburn, for a meal and a drink (or two). Someone please post a link to the hotel we're all supposed to stay at! It's sure to be a fun social night out :)

So check the date, and add your name if you intend to sign up for the day. Pay your deposit to secure your spot ASAP. Cheers guys!

Duncan

[Kyle]

Thanks Dunc! :) Will put cash in soon

[toey]

deposit paid

[ShylanMotorsport]

3x deposits paid!
Thanks Dunc

[yellow ss]

are any cars alowed or only lsx as I have some friends with a4 and wrx but I will run my ve ssv ute

[NickS]

are any cars alowed or only lsx as I have some friends with a4 and wrx but I will run my ve ssv ute

Any make / model welcome mate ... this isn't a Holden site, any car / any track!

:D

The organiser drives a GT-R!

[Dan_]

Woo deposit paid!! Cant wait should be a lot of fun!

[DaveHAT]

How late is too late for spectators who might want a bunk on the sunday night?

Sorry ... won't know one way or another until mid November.

[35R]

How late is too late for spectators who might want a bunk on the sunday night?

Sorry ... won't know one way or another until mid November.

Dave, you are welcome to crash in my apartment.

[ShylanMotorsport]

Dave, you are welcome to crash in my apartment.

At the hotel with the heated pool? :chuckle:

[aza176]

Dunc, money on its way, cant wait, bring on the 1:08's

[ShylanMotorsport]

Dunc, money on its way, cant wait, bring on the 1:08's

Should be easy now mate!

[lautray]

Dunc, money on its way, cant wait, bring on the 1:08's

How is the new suspension Az?

[choppo]

How is the new suspension Az?

So..... are we bringing a rear engine car Merrick?

[lautray]

So..... are we bringing a rear engine car Merrick?

Are you talking to me, punk?

[choppo]

Who me???
You talking to me??
YOU TALKING TO ME!!!!!!!!
























How'd you like my internet Al Pacino (excuse spelllling if incorrrrect) :p

[lautray]

No to the Renault... Need something a bit more stable to show you a clean pair of heels Chop Chop :wave:. Them there's fightin words, pilgrim :bat: :nana: .

[Benson]

Dunc, got some question in regards to the event.

How much cars are you capping it too?

I guess its personal timing only?

[choppo]

No to the Renault... Need something a bit more stable to show you a clean pair of heels Chop Chop :wave:. Them there's fightin words, pilgrim :bat: :nana: .

Might have to get a set of them slicks i see hanging around here.......

oh, no, actually i dont.....

You are so out of practice even 395 slicks all round for you wont beat that fancy ricer car Dunc calls his 'daily driv'n' :moon:

[Kyle]

Dunc, got some question in regards to the event.

How much cars are you capping it too?

I guess its personal timing only?

We usually have natsoft timing.. And for the comps to run properly you kinda need it...

[35R]

Dunc, got some question in regards to the event.

How much cars are you capping it too?

I guess its personal timing only?

We are aiming for 35 to 40 cars. Last time we had 30 and the track was empty after lunch, under utilised. So i think we can go a little higher in numbers. 40 absolute maximum though. However we may only get 25 to 30 sign up!

We also had timing last time (through LD timing) and it was an unmitigated PITA. We had an arrangement where passengers were allowed on the day EXCEPT when the timing was on :( So we had to arrange a time where timing was turned off for periods. Plus all the admin and organisation with dorians etc. So at this stage, i dont think we need timing. I am open to changing this though, if a lot of people actually want it.

[Kyle]

So if I want to partake in the timed events i really need to get my own timing sys Dunc?
Might see if i can borrow a mates performancebox...

[Delft Maloo]

Id be happy to pay the extra for timing if need be, but if others dont want it does anyone have a lap timer i can borrow?

[35R]

So if I want to partake in the timed events i really need to get my own timing sys Dunc?
Might see if i can borrow a mates performancebox...

For the timed hotlap we will have someone doing manual timing. Otherwise it will be just too hard.

[Kyle]

Performance box quick to reset after a lap dunc? Pretty easy to plant it to the windscreen :)

[Benson]

So at the moment, its basically just a non-timed event?

I would think other members would like timing?

[35R]

So at the moment, its basically just a non-timed event?

I would think other members would like timing?

Correct, intended as a casual private day. Most people who care about times have lap timers anyway. It's not really a competition format, but if it's important to the many we can arrange timing.

[35R]

Performance box quick to reset after a lap dunc? Pretty easy to plant it to the windscreen :)

Pretty easy for one or two, but doing this for 30 people is going to double or tripple the time it takes for the hotlaps. It's only a bit of fun and nothing serious, just like at skid pand/motorkhana days where events are hand timed. And FWIW supersprints were all hand timed up until last season too, sounds dodgy but it's not that bad really.

[aza176]

How is the new suspension Az?

Erik, new suspension fantastic matt set it up beutifly, just wont have a chance to test it out before last round too busy at work, looking for a 49:99 on south circuit

[lautray]

Erik, new suspension fantastic matt set it up beutifly, just wont have a chance to test it out before last round too busy at work, looking for a 49:99 on south circuit
Good luck man. Sounds like you're a chance.

[lautray]

Might have to get a set of them slicks i see hanging around here.......

oh, no, actually i dont.....

You are so out of practice even 395 slicks all round for you wont beat that fancy ricer car Dunc calls his 'daily driv'n' :moon:

Hah! You got nothin'!!!

What??? Dunc is having a shot too???

[Aeron]

I haven't been to WP in so so so long!!! It was probably 2 or so years ago! Looking forward to this one! :D

[yellow ss]

Can u put me down for 2 me in a ve ssv and a mate in a4 turbo anything speical I need to know as it's first for me and what tires do u recomend for a ute with 270rwkw

[Kyle]

Can u put me down for 2 me in a ve ssv and a mate in a4 turbo anything speical I need to know as it's first for me and what tires do u recommend for a ute with 270rwkw

Something sticky!

[choppo]

Can u put me down for 2 me in a ve ssv and a mate in a4 turbo anything speical I need to know as it's first for me and what tires do u recomend for a ute with 270rwkw
1. you two in the ssv ute come and have a ball - its great fun!
2. your mate in the a4 - see above!
Its a great fun day!

[Stelth]

Can you put me down plus 2 mates.

cheers

[DRE]

Paid. I'm ok one way or the other re timing.

[35R]

Can u put me down for 2 me in a ve ssv and a mate in a4 turbo anything speical I need to know as it's first for me and what tires do u recomend for a ute with 270rwkw

Are you due for new tyres or are you looking for something dedicated for the track?

[Febs]

Private Wakefield day, sounds brilliant! Unfortunately I think I'm going to be o/s (or getting back that day) so I'll have to pass (I'd probably only be spectating anyway), but if plans change I'm keen. :)

Cheers,
- Febs.

[toey]

does anyone know what standard the helmet has to be to run at wakefield as the one i borrowed for the drag day has been involved in a real bad moto x crash and has since been binned so i now need to find another

[Delft Maloo]

im pretty sure any helmut can be used that is standards approved, the other issues we had were andra rules seperate to this.
Iv never had my helmut checked any of the times of been befor except for making sure i was wearing it when i went on to the track.

[Quicksilver]

Count me in :helmet: .

Deposit paid 14-10-09

[Quicksilver]

Full amount paid $175 14-10-09

[450 kW LUBEHAT]

$175 paid.

[Kyle]

Duncan, just about to pay mate but my brother and a friend both want to come, is there room for two more stragglers?? :)

[OZY 260]

$175.00 Paid on the 15/10/09
Looking forward to this day for sure. As for the timing i think it would be a good idea so that everyone can gauge their efforts throughout the day but i'll still be there if we dont have it.
Brett

[35R]

Duncan, just about to pay mate but my brother and a friend both want to come, is there room for two more stragglers?? :)

Absoluetely, sign them up ASAP!

[Kyle]

Right, thanks mate! :)

[Scotty]

Wakefield.... I think I remember that place. Do we have a list?

Nick, do you think we should play with suspension before?

[Duffman]

Wakefield.... I think I remember that place. Do we have a list?

Nick, do you think we should play with suspension before?

Bit off topic, but did you guys ever get anywhere with the development of those brake air deflectors from a while ago?

It's of no use to me now, just a bit curious.

[yellow ss]

Are you due for new tyres or are you looking for something dedicated for the track?

For track as I don't want to burn the 20"s

[SprJenkins]

For track as I don't want to burn the 20"s
What size tyres are you after? Might be able to work something out cheap

[yellow ss]

What size tyres are you after? Might be able to work something out cheap

I have my spare ve ssv wheels so 19x8 whatever fits thanks

[JeffDoz]

This is right after the Mt Buller Sprint, if we still have a car we'll be there, x 2, the other half will want to drive.

[ShylanMotorsport]

This is right after the Mt Buller Sprint, if we still have a car we'll be there, x 2, the other half will want to drive.



I'll swap ya my spot at wakefield for your spot at Mt Buller??????:stick: :chuckle:

[JeffDoz]

At $3000 an entry in Mt Buller, you can have it! this will be our last 'tarmac event' in OZ, they are out of control with entry fees.

[toey]

hey duncan can you please take me off the list :( :cry: :cry:

damn work has put me on a course for the monday and tuesday that i need to do so i cant even get out of it :mad: :mad: :mgun:

oh well thats life so ill just have to aim for next track day then

[HSV271]

Deposit paid today/tonight for just one(1) spot.

The other f'wits have not got back.... I think I need to :rock: or :slap: them a little.

[Kyle]

How many people would be willing to chip in $20 to bring a photographer down for the day?

[Delft Maloo]

How many people would be willing to chip in $20 to bring a photographer down for the day?

im happy to.

[Aeron]

How many people would be willing to chip in $20 to bring a photographer down for the day?

Im happy to also. Who is it Kyle?

[Kyle]

Last time I spoke to matt mead he seemed keen :)

Nafe wants too much hahah

[Aeron]

Last time I spoke to matt mead he seemed keen :)

Nafe wants too much hahah

Ok cool. Do some arm twisting Kyle :D

[Kyle]

If I can get enough people interested in buying photos there won't need to be any arms twisted Aeron :D

[yellow ss]

can u still drive on track if u have a suspended car licence

[35R]

A couple of points to clarify:

1. We CAN run passengers on this day. Passengers do NOT need to be paid up drivers, however they need to sign an indemnity form and be over 16 years of age. So... bring along some friends/relos for some hot laps! Anyone want to ride shotgun for some 1:05 laps in the R35?

2. You do NOT need a valid road license. However you do need a cams or wakefield license

3. We can't run around the track backwards (i mean anti-clockwise) it's in the rules, sorry Timmy.

4. have you booked your accom. at Trappers?

5. I need a volunteer to be the track marshall for the day. Responsibilities include making sure all driivers have a wrist band, red flagging the session if there is an accident, and possibly calling for the tow truck (you will be given a radio).

If you are interested in being the marhsall for this day pls send me a PM.

[Aeron]

This may have been covered, but will the Cafe be open on the day? I was there last week and the food was great and well priced too. :)

And I was happy to run a 1:11.470 on my 6th lap around the place in more than 2 years :o)

[taztassio]

let me know when a melbourne event is being run, see how the auto goes on the track, LOL

[XRU260]

Can I snag a spot please! Kinda a forum newbi but know to a few.... AKA Greg from Car Care Products.

I'll transfer my deposit money through now.

Cheers Greg

[Dan_]

Can I snag a spot please! Kinda a forum newbi but know to a few.... AKA Greg from Car Care Products.

I'll transfer my deposit money through now.

Cheers Greg

It will be Ute vs Ute!! Ill smash it i think! 5 speed > 4 Speed. Power doesn't matter

[XRU260]

lmao, its on! At least we can buff the damage out!

[Dan_]

So very true. I'm well practiced with Chops car as well lol

[35R]

This may have been covered, but will the Cafe be open on the day? I was there last week and the food was great and well priced too. :)

And I was happy to run a 1:11.470 on my 6th lap around the place in more than 2 years :o)

Aeron, cafe will be open, yep.

[Scotty]

Hi All,

I have just realised that this is only 5 weeks away.

I thought I might stir a little with the comparrison of the EOI thread to the Confirmed attendance list.

EOIs from other thread:

1. Dunc
2. Matt
3. Matt # 2
4. Matt # 3
5. Matt # 4
6. Scotty
7. Chop Chop
8. Evo65m
9. Evo65m # 2
10. Evo65m # 3
11. Evo65m # 4
12. HSV271
13. HSV271 # 2
14. HSV271 # 3
15. Timmy
16. Dre
17. OZY 260
18. Hethro
19. Hethro # 2
20. Hethro # 3
21. Benson
22. Dan
23. Dan # 2
24. n2o (pending date)
25. QCK-57L
26. QCK-57L # 2
27. Erik - A very tentative maybe
28. toey - permission granted
29. aza176
30. aussiegman (date dependent - if its after 17th Dec)
31. MMH 350
32. BlueTME
33. Kyle
34. Aeron
35. Steve - Mainlube

Nicks update on Deposits and or Paid in Full from Payment thread:

1. 35R
2. Choppo
3. AZA176
4. DRE
5. Aeron
6. OZY260
7. Quicksilver
8. 450kW
9. Dan@DMS
10. Toey
11. Bluegem # 1
12. Bluegem # 2
13. Bluegem # 3
14. Timmoi
15. EriCK
16. Scotty
17. HSV271
18. Yellow SS # 1
19. Yellow SS # 2

Lets Fire up and get to the track!!!!!

PS I do note that once dates are confirmed availability can change...

[35R]

I have been in touch with many people via PM over the last week who have confirmed their attendance and have commited to sending deposits (so if that is you - no need to feel compelled to confirm here again, I have a good handle who is coming or otherwise).

However we can fit in another 5 to 10 people, so giddyup :)

[toey]

hey guys i dont know if you noticed my earlier post, i wont be able to attend due to work commitments :(

[aussiegman]

I so want to attend, but I will still be in Hong Kong and won;t make it.....

[Uncle]

Boo wont have Datto ready for this one,but next one I am in!

[35R]

hey guys i dont know if you noticed my earlier post, i wont be able to attend due to work commitments :(

Should be no worries. Send NickS and I a PM, we'll sort it out.

[NickS]

Boo wont have Datto ready for this one,but next one I am in!

:confused: ... you look familiar but I can't remember back far enough to work out why ???

:lol: ... welcome back mate.

[Benson]

Benson - x 2 deposit

[BlueTME]

1 X BlueTME

[choppo]

It will be Ute vs Ute!! Ill smash it i think! 5 speed > 4 Speed. Power doesn't matter
I can't wait for this one guys :laugh:
This is the spectical of mate on mate - both have the capacity to polish out any 'rubs' and go again.

Dan, 5 gears are only better than 4 IF 5th is 1:1. And you are quick enough on the clutch pedal.... otherwise you are bacon :whip:

Hmmm who do i back......

[Dan_]

LOL 5th is 1:1 and im a demon on the clutch!!!

He may have a little bit more power but I have turbo yo!!!

Ps. I'm going to get hosed lol maybe i'll need to steal the keys to the commo so I can show him who's boss

[choppo]

LOL 5th is 1:1 and im a demon on the clutch!!!

He may have a little bit more power but I have turbo yo!!!

Ps. I'm going to get hosed lol maybe i'll need to steal the keys to the commo so I can show him who's boss
He has a hairdrier????
oh, you just fell back in the standings...

[Dan_]

No no I have the hairdryer. He is NA

[rlh57l]

Is there still room for another 2?

[35R]

Is there still room for another 2?

Absolutely, please pay deposit and you are in.

[XRU260]

I can't wait for this one guys :laugh:
This is the spectical of mate on mate - both have the capacity to polish out any 'rubs' and go again.

Dan, 5 gears are only better than 4 IF 5th is 1:1. And you are quick enough on the clutch pedal.... otherwise you are bacon :whip:

Hmmm who do i back......

LOL 5th is 1:1 and im a demon on the clutch!!!

He may have a little bit more power but I have turbo yo!!!

Ps. I'm going to get hosed lol maybe i'll need to steal the keys to the commo so I can show him who's boss

This just got serious! :swords:

haha, weight reduction is now on the cards and some suspension work!

Bring it on bitch!! LMAO

[Muncha]

Whats the cost of the Wakefield licence?

This is looking more and more inviting as it gets closer, might have a mate interested as well.

[Dan_]

Other half of my deposit should be in the account.

I cant do weight reduction. It already has nothing in it lol

[Delft Maloo]

Whats the cost of the Wakefield licence?

This is looking more and more inviting as it gets closer, might have a mate interested as well.

Normally $50 and its good for 1yr.

[Scotty]

Choppo,

Have you got recent performance box data from wakefield?

wouldnt mind having a look, also anyone else?

Want to get the mind thinking track again... its only been a year...

[XRU260]

Other half of my deposit should be in the account.

I cant do weight reduction. It already has nothing in it lol

Removing 20kg's of Mcdonalds wrappers might count as weight reduction! :p

[savvy]

I'm back in, i will transfer full payment now.

[Scotty]

I'm back in, i will transfer full payment now.


Hay there Savvy! Great to hear...

[450 kW LUBEHAT]

Sorry guys, I can't make it, somethings come up.

Jeez, people will be thinking the Adventra is a ghost :)

At least I got to the skid pan (to show all I really do have one)

This is the second time I paid and couldn't make it :( is a refund possible this time?

Cheers

Steve

[XRU260]

Having seen the beast on the skid pan with my own eyes, I will confirm it is real!

I was really looking forward to watching it rip up a few laps :sulk:

[yellow ss]

Can u add 1 more for me I'll get my mate transfer the deposit

[VooDoo]

whats the deal for spectators? I might come down and watch. I need to come get the GTO shell at some point and that weekend is as good as any.

[Scotty]

whats the deal for spectators? I might come down and watch. I need to come get the GTO shell at some point and that weekend is as good as any.

For you Stu....

Money isnt enough...:lol: but for everyone else you just need to turn up.

[yellow ss]

hey dunc just seeing if u got my pm

[BlueTME]

Can't believe they have thrown up a Supper Sprint on the Sunday at OP :idea: :sulk:

[35R]

Guys

numbers are looking good!

for those that have paid deposits, can you please start finalising your payments.

We have room for a few more drivers (two or three) do if you know anyone please sign em up!

Dunc

[Kyle]

As per PM dunc i am out now.. Got to do the right thing for the wife now there's a little one causing trouble round here

[Muncha]

If i do make it i will be only going for a look, car not ready for roundy roundy stuff at the moment. :)

[Aeron]

As per PM dunc i am out now.. Got to do the right thing for the wife now there's a little one causing trouble round here
DOH! Haven't seen you in ages dude!!

[ShylanMotorsport]

Just do what i did and get the missus to come down and drive!

[Delft Maloo]

Hi guys for the first time in over 3yrs i have to pull out it seems, im not 100% sure yet but its a 90% chance of a no show, after getting to melbourne over a week ago iv had some issues with my car and its sitting in the HPF workshop atm. Im due to head home next tuesday but that may be without my ute.
if im a no show TC can keep my deposit but i have allready booked and payed for a room at the crystal inn with most of the others going, if anyone wants this room please let me know.

cheers tim

[Delft Maloo]

Well i found out today that my radiator is stuffed beyond repair, HPF are trying to get a new core from PWR to rebuild it, they say once they get the core they should be able to get the radiator rebuilt straight away so hopefully that happens.
Joel(sprjenkins) dropped off my slicks to me last night as i was packing up for the night at the hockey which was very nice of him(top bloke).
So if i manage to get my ute running and home on tuesday there is still a chance i may make it but only if that all comes good and i manage to throw another diff in as there is no point going with the stuffed lsd that i have been putting up since the last few days.
Fingers crossed ok.

[35R]

Good luck timmy let us know how you go.

Nick, i have just sent through four more deposits tonight.

[ShylanMotorsport]

So is the idea still to head down sunday arvo for a few too many :beer:

[35R]

So is the idea still to head down sunday arvo for a few too many :beer:

I am, steak dinners too, for you and your dad, my shout!

[ShylanMotorsport]

Haha thanks mate, but no need!
Just the beers in the car park will be fine mate!

[BlueTME]

I was planning on getting down there for a few cool one's early afternoon so a feed as well would be on the cards I think, Matt where is the best place to park the trailer at Trapper's?

[35R]

I have just sent through another deposit Nick. So it's me plus 10.

[ShylanMotorsport]

We normally put the trailer inside the complex just depending what room we get and how busy it is!
If not the street out the front....its fairly quite there normally.

[ShylanMotorsport]

I have just sent through another deposit Nick. So it's me plus 10.


Its gonna be a good party!

[HSV271]

Final payment was just made... :D

[yellow ss]

Just sent final payment

[NickS]

Payment thread updated as @ today ...

We are only a week off so please get the final payments through ASAP guys, there's still heaps with deposit only. I'll aim to check the account daily (from Monday) so please let me know if you've paid and it's not showing after a few days.

:cheers:

[B24]

Full payment made today!

[lautray]

Well, after a lot of cursing, quite a few dollars spent & hours under the car, the coilovers are back in, as are the rear Konis. Getting the FE2 springs out was put in the too-hard-basket without a spring compressor. But at least some progress has been made. Ran out of willpower to keep going. Car going to Russo's early this week for a couple of things, so the to-do list is getting shorter. Have to find time to get a wheel alignment too. So many things, so little time :headbang:.

[ghz28]

Could someone please confirm where you guys are staying in Goulburn Sunday night?

If I can get a room, and flights I am intending flying down Sunday afternoon and returning to Brisbane Monday night.

Been too sick to tow my car down but still interested in coming down as a spectator for the day.

Cheers,

Garry

[Delft Maloo]

Could someone please confirm where you guys are staying in Goulburn Sunday night?

If I can get a room, and flights I am intending flying down Sunday afternoon and returning to Brisbane Monday night.

Been too sick to tow my car down but still interested in coming down as a spectator for the day.

Cheers,

Garry

I have a room with a spare bed your welcome to at the Trappers inn, where most are staying. there is a good chance i wont even make it but i have already payed for the room, i wont be 100% on my attendance for a couple of days but either way your welcome.

[35R]

yep i'll be staying down there sunday night :) I think a few others are too

[ShylanMotorsport]

Thats where we are!

[stav]

Hi Duncan,

Count me in. Money has been transferred. Look forward to coming out with the TC crowd again. Its been way too long between drinks.

Cheers,
Stav.

[Luke@WSP]

Well, after a lot of cursing, quite a few dollars spent & hours under the car, the coilovers are back in, as are the rear Konis. Getting the FE2 springs out was put in the too-hard-basket without a spring compressor. But at least some progress has been made. Ran out of willpower to keep going. Car going to Russo's early this week for a couple of things, so the to-do list is getting shorter. Have to find time to get a wheel alignment too. So many things, so little time :headbang:.
Mate, drop by and we can swap them over in 15mins.

[35R]

Guys

for those staying at TRAPPERS

I just got a call from them saying the resturaunt will be CLOSED on the sunday night (WTF)? not good.

[ShylanMotorsport]

I just got the same call!
Dirty bastards! there is a maccas round the corner!lol

[ghz28]

OK thanks guys, Delft, let me know whether you are using your room or not whenever you can. Seems rooms are not an issue that night anyway.

Will see what I can do with Qantas first, but looks pretty good for a Sunday down, Monday night back.

Garry

[lautray]

Mate, drop by and we can swap them over in 15mins.

Cheers Luke :). If only I had more time & you guys were closer :headbang:. Should be getting the car back thursday or friday so will let you know if I can make it out your way.

[yellow ss]

I have sent full payment but forgot to put my username so it will be under my name George geomelos

[ShylanMotorsport]

Full payment just sent through boys

[QCK-57L]

Hey Guys,

Going to try and get as much out of my car for handling any ideas or help. want to try and get some camber and maybe replace some bushes. Can anyone point me in the right direction.

[ShylanMotorsport]

129 Coreen Ave Penrith is the right direction.
What exactly do you need mate?
If you have a look at the thread in the suspension bit about what we did to Scottys car you will get a few ideas!
Any questions feel free to ask!
Matt

[BlueTME]

^^^ you there all week Matt cause if I get some time spare I was going to fly out after my Diff replacement and get it checked.

Are you guys open Thursday night?

[ShylanMotorsport]

hey mate, yeah here all week,
Not open thurs night....people dont go much on late night shopping for suspension bits...lol but yeah we can do a alignment anytime this week mate!

[Dan_]

I just got the same call!
Dirty bastards! there is a maccas round the corner!lol

There is also a kebab shop across the road now lol Chop, Greg and myself are staying at the Bakehouse

[ShylanMotorsport]

There is also a kebab shop across the road now lol Chop, Greg and myself are staying at the Bakehouse


Well im sure with all the alcohol we will find something to eat!

[ghz28]

Sorry guys, doctor has banned me from flying for another ten days after an ear bleed on Monday. So no trip south this weekend.

Hope to catch up with those of you who come up to Qld for the IRace next year, or Shannons Muscle Car outing etc

Garry

[BlueTME]

Well im sure with all the alcohol we will find something to eat!

If we have any non drinkers I'll throw the back seats in the Landcruiser which gives us 8 seater bus to the workers club :cheers: :mob:

as long as the MAK and trailer are in the complex should be cool.

[35R]

If we have any non drinkers I'll throw the back seats in the Landcruiser which gives us 8 seater bus to the workers club :cheers: :mob:

as long as the MAK and trailer are in the complex should be cool.

Let's go to the Soldiers Club, say 7pm, for 8pm dinner?

[35R]

Hi guys, just some info for the day here:

DAY FORMAT:

• Wakefield Park Gates open 8am
• Initially park you car in a garage and proceed to main office to sign on
• Any passengers must sign on as well
• We aim to have the track open all day starting from about 9:30am
• Our marshall will be checking drivers and passengers have wrist bands
• We will stop at 12:30pm for the OPTIONAL "DYO Shootout" with PRIZES (details below)
• The canteen will be open all day
• Track surface closes 4pm
• All must vacate Wakefield Park by 5pm

PLEASE READ THE WAKEFIELD PARK DRIVERS BRIEFING AND SAFETY NOTES (http://wakefieldpark.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=46)

Now the fun bit....

Dial Your Own SHOOTOUT!

Here's you chance to win a prize, everyone has a good chance to win, all you need is consistency!!

The idea is to nominate a TARGET LAP TIME for you in your car, and drive as close to that time as possible, WITHOUT driving any faster.

Those three drivers running the closest to the their nominated times will win a prize (see below).

The track will be closed for this event over the lunch break, from 12:30pm.

Points of note/rules:

• This event is OPTIONAL
• Everyone will be watching {presssure!}
• All participants to nominate a time before the event begins
• Lap timers ARE permitted however anyone clearly slowing at finish line will be disqualified
• Drivers get one out lap, one hot lap, and one in-lap (cool down)
• One participant on the lap at a time, marshall to control
• All laps are timed by hand (installing lap timers in every car is just too difficult)
• Drivers who run faster than their nominated time are disqualified
• Those three drivers running closest to the nominated time (on their hotlap) are the prize winners
• TC founding members can participate but are not eligble for prizes

SHOOTPUT PRIZES!!

The DYO SHOOTOUT winner gets FIRST CHOICE from the prize pool:

• 30% DISCOUNT off suspension job at Wholesale Suspension!! (donated by WSP) or
• $200 voucher for a Dans detail (kindly donated by Dan) or
• A StreetBox 2000 in-car camera system from Listy

Second place gets the next choice, with third place receiving the remaining prize.

Goodluck!!

http://www.trackchat.com.au/forum/images/wakefield-prizes.jpg

We still have a couple of spots open for the day, so get on board dammit!

[35R]

Sorry guys, doctor has banned me from flying for another ten days after an ear bleed on Monday. So no trip south this weekend.

Hope to catch up with those of you who come up to Qld for the IRace next year, or Shannons Muscle Car outing etc

Garry

That's a bugga Garry, i hope it's all ok.

[Duffman]

Wow. There's some pretty good prizes there. Would be worth entering just for the chance to win one of them.

Have a fun day guys. If I wasn't so busy I'd sign up for sure. Hopefully there's another one later in the new year.

[RichardN]

Gday,

Hope its not too late for a newbie to sign on for this day.
who do i pay?
Cheers,
Richard

[ghz28]

That's a bugga Garry, i hope it's all ok.

Yeah all is fine, it is just the remnants of too high a dose of blood thinners following having a stent inserted in a coronary artery. Now off all them except for just 100mg of Asprin a day and all seems to be settling down just fine. Well that and a combination with old age....lol

[Dan_]

Gday,

Hope its not too late for a newbie to sign on for this day.
who do i pay?
Cheers,
Richard

Welcome!

There are still a couple of spots so send your $175 to

Account Name -TrackChatcomau-
BSB -082201-
Account No. -870675634-
Bank -National Australia Bank-

See you there! Dan

[RichardN]

excellent,

let me just ask my boss and ill put the money in as soon as he gives me the ok :)

[Benson]

Should be a great day. Good weather forecast!
:hifinger:

[Delft Maloo]

Guys im definatly out, my maloo is still in melbourne at HPF atm and i dont know when its return will be yet.
I asked my wife if i could take here wrx and she did not smile:lol: , plus if i did go she would have had to work for me that day which wasnt going to be a problem befor but seeing as i just got back from 3 weeks away working i think she could do with a break herself.

[choppo]

OK, without a car to drive, ill try to get down there Sun night and generally have a ball and help out on Monday with Admin/ Organising (if the organisers need help let me know??).

AN OFFER TO ANY NEWBEE's!!!! Or others alike.
If anyone would like a few 'tips' on how to go around WP reasonably quickly im more than happy to help out. Im not a leading driving instructor by any means, AND im not the worlds expert on WP but i have driven a 600hp IPRA VY Commodore around WP more than several times in anger to end up 2nd in the NSW State Championship 2009 (had to put that in :moon: Bop). So you could do worse (and i suppose you could do better too :lmao: ).

So PLEASE feel free to come up to me (or ask Dunc/Scott/Nick/ EriK etc etc who i am) for a hand. Im more than happy to help out. Anything, tyre pressures, lines.... whatever...

MOST IMPORTANT - im not offering this so i can 'go for a spin in your car', nor to try to do a sub 1.10sec lap in your car - nor burnouts for that matter. Believe me ive had 'Professionals' try and do this in my race car and i know the feeling. It's a reasonably paced lap or two - you get back in and go for it for as long as you want. No stress, no hard laps, just give you a bit of direction. Come back and do it again.

P.S. The smart 'heavy weight' car drivers (read Commodore) should jump on this as the first thing that will go is the brakes and you will be finished by 1pm. Ill show you how to go around 'quickly' (not sub 10's) ALL DAY without killing the car.

The offer is there....

P.S. Dan, for you, forget the above, im dying to give Greg's ute a go where the above goes out the window;) !!!


P.S.S. Scotty - bugger it, i decided to post it up anyway LOL

[Dan_]

That's ok Chop, your not man enough for the BT-50R anyway!!

If you can keep up with Greg and I on Sunday avo and still think you can drive the next day Then maybe we will need to have a shootout. I rekon I can go round Wakefield faster than youn can.

Game on!

[choppo]

That's ok Chop, your not man enough for the BT-50R anyway!!

If you can keep up with Greg and I on Sunday avo and still think you can drive the next day Then maybe we will need to have a shootout. I rekon I can go round Wakefield faster than youn can.

Game on!

Damn, i thought it was the BT-40FF model you had... You know the Rodeo will win out in the end :yep: Its a Holden!!!!!

[lautray]

Ok people (& Chop), forecast is looking good... not too hot:

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN10061.shtml#ST

Forecast for Monday
Isolated showers in the east. Fine remainder. South to southeast winds.

Goulburn : Shower or two. Min: 12 Max: 25

[choppo]

Ok people (& Chop), forecast is looking good... not too hot:

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN10061.shtml#ST

Forecast for Monday
Isolated showers in the east. Fine remainder. South to southeast winds.

Goulburn : Shower or two. Min: 12 Max: 25

In other words.... its gonna be HOT:yep: When was the last time the BOM got it right 4 days out LOL

[lautray]

That's nothing... we've run the cars at Wakefield with ambients ~38*. Now that's hot, for car & driver :eek:.

[ShylanMotorsport]

Chop I owe you a beer sunday night!

And yeah im the same i have done a fair few laps of the place so if anyone wants any advice more than happy to help!
I may even up with the race car down there yet........
I dont think the planned weapon will be ready!

But i had this idea...........Seems as though the restaurant is closed....i was thinkin about bringin a bbq for the sunday night.....opinions?

[Scotty]

OK, without a car to drive, ill try to get down there Sun night and generally have a ball and help out on Monday with Admin/ Organising (if the organisers need help let me know??).

AN OFFER TO ANY NEWBEE's!!!! Or others alike.
If anyone would like a few 'tips' on how to go around WP reasonably quickly im more than happy to help out.
So PLEASE feel free to come up to me (or ask Dunc/Scott/Nick/ EriK etc etc who i am) for a hand. Im more than happy to help out. Anything, tyre pressures, lines.... whatever...

P.S.S. Scotty - bugger it, i decided to post it up anyway LOL

Choppo,
Get your butt to Wakefield.... I will happily take any pointers people have in relation to getting around Wakey effectively.

My Car needs a wash... will you do that?

[Aeron]

AN OFFER TO ANY NEWBEE's!!!! Or others alike.
If anyone would like a few 'tips' on how to go around WP reasonably quickly im more than happy to help out.

Im gunna take you up on that!! I like all the help i can get!!!!

[lautray]

Chop, make sure you don't teach them how to go off in a cloud of dirt (& often) :stick: :lol:. I remember an ill-handling red vy some time back that kept wanting to spear its driver off track.

[ShylanMotorsport]

Lol........race cars can be very touchy!
You have to speak to it nicely!

[RichardN]

just confirmed my leave, and im paying now! yahoo. see you at the track !
:D

[ShylanMotorsport]

Welcome aboard Richard!


Just had a phone call from dad.....the secret weapon will be coming down!
It will be ready in 10mins......4:53 pm.....woohoo!

[Aeron]

just confirmed my leave, and im paying now! yahoo. see you at the track !
:D

Im not sure who you are, but welcome and yes, see you at the track! :helmet:

[Scotty]

When are people heading down on Sunday?

We going to road trip it?

[OZY 260]

AN OFFER TO ANY NEWBEE's!!!! Or others alike.
If anyone would like a few 'tips' on how to go around WP reasonably quickly im more than happy to help out. Im not a leading driving instructor by any means, AND im not the worlds expert on WP but i have driven a 600hp IPRA VY Commodore around WP more than several times in anger to end up 2nd in the NSW State Championship 2009 (had to put that in :moon: Bop). So you could do worse (and i suppose you could do better too :lmao: ).



Steve i would be glad to get some advice and some ideas as to how to get around the track better/quicker.

[choppo]

Chop, make sure you don't teach them how to go off in a cloud of dirt (& often) :stick: :lol:. I remember an ill-handling red vy some time back that kept wanting to spear its driver off track.

:lmao: Yeah, i certainly have a policy of 'go hard or go home' for sure :chuckle:
Old story, better car and better driver now sees the beast mostly stay on the track :D Actually last TC day i found out later that i was running the rear left with part of the tread missing :scared:

[BlueTME]

When are people heading down on Sunday?

We going to road trip it?

I'm leaving about lunchtime but I'll be towing so beep when you pass lol

[35R]

I'm leaving about lunchtime but I'll be towing so beep when you pass lol

I'll probably leave later in the arvo, about 3 or 4pm.

How about we meet at the Soldiers club for dinner about 7:30 or 8pm? Unless someone can suggest a great polace to eat?

[lautray]

Giddyup to Soldiers. 500g steak, here I come!

[Scotty]

I'll probably leave later in the arvo, about 3 or 4pm.

How about we meet at the Soldiers club for dinner about 7:30 or 8pm? Unless someone can suggest a great polace to eat?

Do you want to meet at the start of the freeway south of Syd?

Choppo... do you need a lift?

[35R]

Do you want to meet at the start of the freeway south of Syd?

Choppo... do you need a lift?

scotty i am not certain what time i can actually get away, i'll just meet you guys down there.

[rlh57l]

Hi guys,

Been a hell of a week getting the car ready and now Im stuck in canberra with a dead fuel pump so I'm out..

Anyone want my spot?

PM a trackchat admin and see if you can pay on the day (maybe i can get a refund of the deposit if someone takes the spot.)

Cheers
Rian

[ShylanMotorsport]

What time are you leaving Richard and where from?
Is anyone going M7 M5 then the Hume?
We are planning about lunch time leave......and yeah towing as well so will be slow....

[RichardN]

i will be leaving around 5am on the monday from epping, in sydney. M2,M7, whatever. where abouts are you coming from? if anyone sees the white little SW20 beep and say hi :)

[HSV271]

:waving: So people... Who's going Sunday night and who's going down Monday morning?

[yellow ss]

I'll be heading down Monday

[Aeron]

:waving: So people... Who's going Sunday night and who's going down Monday morning?

Im going Monday morning. Its a sloooow old trip towing the car, but i'll get there :yahoo:

[BlueTME]

Leaving Sunday from West Pennant Hills M2 M7 Silver Landcruiser with a Blue MAK on the back, we should be right pickled Matt by the time everyone arrives :cheers: :yahoo:

[Scotty]

Leaving Sunday from West Pennant Hills M2 M7 Silver Landcruiser with a Blue MAK on the back, we should be right pickled Matt by the time everyone arrives :cheers: :yahoo:

Richard,
What time are you guys leaving WPH?
Im in Cherrybrook.
Scott

[yellow ss]

Can u rent helmets at the track

[Scotty]

I can throw my spare in the car... cant promise a fit though

[35R]

Can u rent helmets at the track

Yep, sure can.

Make sure you all have neck to ankle clothes, and enclosed shoes.

I've mentioned this before, but please read the Wakefield Park rules guys:

http://wakefieldpark.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=46

[ShylanMotorsport]

We are leaving in about an hour and a half........M4 M7 M5 then the Hume!
And yeah Richard, U , dad, Sarah and i should be nicely toasted by the time the gang gets down! :beer:

[OZY 260]

We will be leaving bright and early monday morning. Hopefully will have a good run down

[yellow ss]

That's cool cause I have a helmet it's from uk and not aus standards

[Dan_]

Greg and I are in the room having a few quite ones before we head to soldiers for dinner. See you all there!

[35R]

Greg and I are in the room having a few quite ones before we head to soldiers for dinner. See you all there!

what's your number? we're in a room too!

[HSV271]

So much for trying to come down today(Sunday)... have visitors that want to stay for a video or 2. :toetap:

Was so looking forward to a few :beer: with you all tonight... now I'm guna have to do the early morning :driving: Oh well, at least I get a chance for some :bed: tonight b4 hitting the road.:lol:

[Delft Maloo]

Oh well, at least I get a chance for some :bed: tonight b4 hitting the road.:lol:

Thats the spirit.

[NickS]

You all suck!!!

:cry:

[firebug]

Sounds like it is going to be a great day guys. Good luck to everyone tomorrow... :D

[Aeron]

Cant wait!!! See y'all tomorrow morning!! :dance: :nutbag:

[RichardN]

ill be leaving sydney at about 5am. channel 29 UHF

[Aeron]

What a fantastic day!!! Even though I turned up with warped rotors I still managed a PB. But it was great having a Chat at the Track (hence the name :cheers: ) and meeting new people. I had a ball!! :woohoo:
And the one lap dash was a fantastic idea! 10/10 :cheers:

[yellow ss]

Top day loved it will be back for sure thanks dunc

[Benson]

Great Weather, Great People and Great day!

Open Track and the One lap shootout was the WINNER

I guess the only downside is not knowing what lap times everyone else was doing on the day.

Overall a very well organised day. Big thanks to the organisers

We were in the Blue EVO 7 today. Managed to hit a new PB 1:09.1 (oh so close to the 8's) on Street tyres :hero: (previous pb 1:10.4)

Lets see some lap times from the others on here

[35R]

Well what a great track day with lots of new PB's. Weather forecast was looking potentially 'iffy' but we got away with it, what a stunning day :) It was great to share the track with a fantastic bunch of guys and gals and it was awesone seeing everyone having a red hot go.

The hotlap event didn't take too long at all, thanks to Gez, Marek, Benny and Scotty for helping out with that.

WINNERS OF THE DYO HOTLAP ARE:

1st Roger - dialed in 1:09.90 and ran 1:10.15
2nd Jimmy - dialed in 1:10.00 and ran 1:10.43
3rd Marek - dialed in 1:04.20 and ran 1:04.85

Roger wants the camera system, so Jimmy needs to select form the $200 Dans Detail or the 30% Wholesale Suspension discount (Benny perhaps ask if he doesnt check the forums) let us know. Marek gets the remaining prize.

I had a deal whereby if i ran a 1.03.x i would do a nuddie run around the track (didnt think it was remotely possible!) fortunately (for all in attendance) i ran a 1:04.00. I am fucking stoked.. but not quick enough for Marek running as 1:03.79 though!! Well done Marek, i am coming after you for round one in 2010 man.

Cheers guys and thanks for supporting another TC event.

[ShylanMotorsport]

Well guys,
We had a great day, Sarah enjoyed her first track day, and thanks to everyone for goin wasy on her......dad loved havin a fang in the Monaro and a run in the gem too......
I liked doin a few skids in the Monaro and doin some driver training for Sarah in the ute......
The Gem was fun.....did a bit of drifting.........
The best fun was Sat night!
Whatta great night with a great bunch of guys!
Thanks to Dunc for organising the event...had a blast!
But i think a few people would like some driver training next time we do a track day.......
Overall just a awesome weekend!
Thanks everyone!

[evo65m]

To all who organized the Day today Thank You well run and good fun I had a few issues today but thats motor racing and part of life best part we all went home safe
Cheers & Thanks once again

Daniel

[Muncha]

Sounds like a great day had by all, shame i couldn't make it. Definitely going to be ready for the next one.

[Dan_]

Thanks everyone do making it a great day!!

I am proud to announce that I hold the lap record for Wakefield in a BT-50 with a 1.41 LOL!!

Big thanks to Greg for letting me have a steer if the XR, it felt amazing to drive a car that actually turned when you turned the wheel.

We got heaps of pics so I'll pester him to get them up asap!

Thanks again guys and congrats to those that won the DYO shootout. Great effort.

Dan

[Kyle]

Sounds like a great day had by all, shame i couldn't make it. Definitely going to be ready for the next one.

Seconded Cary!

Definitely sounds like a great days racing

[GTS Listy]

Great times. Sounded like you had a ball.

[35R]

Here's a little video chasing Marek around yesterday

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I still can't get over the fact that Marek ran a 1:03.7... consider these cars have minimal mods.. and weigh 1750kegs. What will these run fully set up with serious weight reduction? I'll probably never find out.

[choppo]

I still can't get over the fact that Marek ran a 1:03.7... consider these cars have minimal mods.. and weigh 1750kegs. What will these run fully set up with serious weight reduction? I'll probably never find out.

Amazing how you can power out of the fish-hook :shock:
Nice work, thats fly'in!

[Scotty]

Like others have said... What a good day.

Well organised Dunc...

Thanks to everyone for playing in the spirit of the day... to ensure all had a good day.

It was great to see we lived up to our 'Any Car' slogan.

I managed a PB which from memory was a 1:11.1 (I have yet to check the Drift Box). I may have stuffed a tyre trying to get the 10.

I think there is still more once we spend more time on the suspension settings and of course driver settings.

Choppo, I ensured you weren't missed by having 3 dusty offs... I think it will take me months to get the dirt out of the car.

Good to meet new faces, and lets do it again soon.

Scotty

PS Thanks to those who hung around while I packed up so we could cruise back together. Much appreciated.:cheers:

[BOMI]

Great vid Dunc :yep:

Glad you all had a great day, sorry I couldnt make it. A 1630 check out at the Hilton with my missus was way to better a deal :D


Troy :)

[NickS]

I managed a PB which from memory was a 1:11.1

Nice work Scotty ... I've got plenty to chase now.

:doh:

Now I just need to work out how to work less and play more, with one track day in well over 2 years I don't like my chances of catching you in a hurry. We just have to make sure we get back down there early next year rather than late next year !!!

Congrats on the 1:04 Dunc, what a machine, looks so easy. Anyone know where I can hire one for the day ?

I am proud to announce that I hold the lap record for Wakefield in a BT-50 with a 1.41 LOL!!

Was that with or without tools in the back ?

:lol:

[RichardN]

I had a great day guys, I had a lot of unforgettable moments, being passed by 2 R35s playing cat and mouse,
Being passed again by two R35s and seeing them blitz the main straight. Seeing a red lancer TME dance across the track surface at the top of the track and getting to drive my favorite car for a few laps.(Thanks Steve!)

Unfortunately my day was ended at 11am when i had a car right up my ass at the top of the track, i pulled to the side to let him overtake which put my left side wheels into a massive ditch and then a concrete ripple strip. that resulted in a blow out and 2 bent wheels. just remember guys that not everyone is as experienced as you may be and its very scary to have a car tailgating you on a racetrack. you feel like you cant brake hard because if the other guy doesnt brake as hard as you or isnt paying attention he will run right into you. i know that maybe you think you car can stop on a dime, but if your brakes fail, I dont want to suffer because of your agressive driving.

[NickS]

Unfortunately my day was ended at 11am when i had a car right up my ass at the top of the track, i pulled to the side to let him overtake which put my left side wheels into a massive ditch and then a concrete ripple strip. that resulted in a blow out and 2 bent wheels. just remember guys that not everyone is as experienced as you may be and its very scary to have a car tailgating you on a racetrack. you feel like you cant brake hard because if the other guy doesnt brake as hard as you or isnt paying attention he will run right into you. i know that maybe you think you car can stop on a dime, but if your brakes fail, I dont want to suffer because of your agressive driving.

Sorry to hear that mate ... that stuff shouldn't happen, ever.

I guess one thing is that if you sit back you may not be able to get past when the opportunity presents, that's why the faster cars will sit close ... best advice is to never move off line. If someone is behind you just wait for a straight and ease off, but keep the racing line and let them make the move around you. You should never have to get out of someones way, they should always have to go around you.

[ShylanMotorsport]

Sorry to hear that RichardN,

I had a great run with SAVVY in the ute.....down the straight he would pull up to me like nothing else......and then up the hill the same thing.......
but then down the hill i would gap him again just enough to stay infront down the straight...until he had a little moment up the top......then Scotty did the same thing behind me 2 laps latter!....it was great fun!
And watchin the two 35's was awesome!
Sarah said she was giggling when you two went past her in the ute.....just because of how fast and how noisy they are when they fly past....
Thanks again everyone!
And the sunday night was just as fun as the monday! :beer: :cheers:

[OZY 260]

Great to hear of some PBs and plenty of good results. I managed a 1.10.7 with plenty of room for improvement. I definately think we should do another day early next year, they are just so much fun. Thanks to all involved in the organising the day went really smooth

[35R]

Sorry to hear that mate ... that stuff shouldn't happen, ever.

I guess one thing is that if you sit back you may not be able to get past when the opportunity presents, that's why the faster cars will sit close ... best advice is to never move off line. If someone is behind you just wait for a straight and ease off, but keep the racing line and let them make the move around you. You should never have to get out of someones way, they should always have to go around you.

Sorry to hear about your off Richard. Nick is exactly right. I don’t know if the track marshall mentioned it; but the general rule of thumb is always hold your line. Most times when this sort of thing happens it is related to people trying to maneuver out of the way (from faster traffic). But there is no way anyone can predict which direction you will go (to get out of the way) so it's generally better to just hold your line. The onus is always on the person doing the overtaking (to do it in a safe manner, at the right moment). It can be intimidating though. Perhaps next time we should split into faster/slower sessions, but it will depend on who shows up and we'll need to get everyone to nominate their approx. times. I hope you can get the car back together without too much dramas.

[NickS]

I can be intimidating though.

:lol: ... yes, you sure can !!!

I assume you meant "it" ... but "I" is much funnier.

[35R]

:lol: ... yes, you sure can !!!

I assume you meant "it" ... but "I" is much funnier.

oops, lol. sorry.

i am sure it was not me that was involved (hope not!)..

as for myself, i am a little garden gnome, not intimidating to anyone :)

[seldo]

I had a great day guys, I had a lot of unforgettable moments, being passed by 2 R35s playing cat and mouse,
Being passed again by two R35s and seeing them blitz the main straight. Seeing a red lancer TME dance across the track surface at the top of the track and getting to drive my favorite car for a few laps.(Thanks Steve!)

Unfortunately my day was ended at 11am when i had a car right up my ass at the top of the track, i pulled to the side to let him overtake which put my left side wheels into a massive ditch and then a concrete ripple strip. that resulted in a blow out and 2 bent wheels. just remember guys that not everyone is as experienced as you may be and its very scary to have a car tailgating you on a racetrack. you feel like you cant brake hard because if the other guy doesnt brake as hard as you or isnt paying attention he will run right into you. i know that maybe you think you car can stop on a dime, but if your brakes fail, I dont want to suffer because of your agressive driving.Sorry to hear of your unfortunate little incident. It is however a good reason to always have a walk around the track first so that you can see all these hidden traps.
Also, any slower car should really just keep an eye on the mirrors and try to indicate (by pointing with your hand) to the passing car, which side you want to be passed on, and then you don't have to run off the track to stay clear - just keep out of the way a bit but holding your normal line. It is always the overtaking car's job to pass safely.

[RichardN]

well it wont happen again, this is a lesson i wont be forgetting.

[jaze55]

I was in the white evo 8 with white wheels. It was my 4th time at wakefield and I managed a 1.11.7, was quite disspointed as i was aiming for a 1.10.

Was awesome battling the red Evo 6 TME, hope you sorted out your issues but boy does it look the business on the track.

[sti4david]

Awesome times in the GTR's

What tyres are you guys running?

Dave

[QCK-57L]

Hey Guys,

I was in the Purple vy ss. Had a great time apart from having my harmonic balancer bolt come off half way through the day, and some engine/brake over heating issues. Thanks to those who helped out with the Bolt, took a while to figure out where it came from but we got it back in.

It was definitly my fastest time as it was my first in the car managed to run a 1.10.xx think it has more in it tho hopefully brake the 10's next time.

Thanks to all those invloved in making such a great day for me and my mates (white mx5 ...lol & red R31 skyline) Will be there for the next one for sure!

Was Good to see such a huge range of cars and members of Trackchat.

Duncan any chance we could see how close some of the times where who went under there times? btw was great to see the skylines going around, tho i do still wish you had the monaro so i could keep buying the bits and pieces you kept going through...lol

[savvy]

Thanks to the guys that organised the day, i had a great time, well done!

Can't wait for the next one.

1.14.xx for me and heaps more work to be done..........

Sorry to hear that RichardN,

I had a great run with SAVVY in the ute.....down the straight he would pull up to me like nothing else......and then up the hill the same thing.......
but then down the hill i would gap him again just enough to stay infront down the straight...until he had a little moment up the top......then Scotty did the same thing behind me 2 laps latter!....it was great fun!
And watchin the two 35's was awesome!
Sarah said she was giggling when you two went past her in the ute.....just because of how fast and how noisy they are when they fly past....
Thanks again everyone!
And the sunday night was just as fun as the monday! :beer: :cheers:

Matt, nice meeting you and the other guys.... chasing the Gem was fun, the tight turns were hard for the ute with heaps of understeer making it difficult for me in turns. I definitly need coilovers to enable more camber and some more talent wouldn't go astray either.

You are part of a small group who has found a woman who enjoys motor racing and alot of us guys envy that.... Glad she enjoyed her day, it showed with the size of the smile on her face.

And those two 35's.....:bow:

QCK-57L, awsome sounding car and decent numbers there mate, first time in the car and 1.10 is excellent work.

[lautray]

Was great catching up with some old & new faces. As mentioned by others, kudos to Duncan was organising the day. Well run & the hot lap shoot-out was great fun, even though I f*cked up & had an off, bloody cold tyres :lol: :rolleyes:.

Thanks to John H (V-Sport) for the slicks... without them I would not have been able to go. And our resident track marshall, Big Gez, who did a top job looking after all us racers :thumbs:.

Had a really fun day. Don't think it was super-quick (timer worked when it felt like it), but when it did, best was 1:09.1, & a 4th gear lap of 1:09.98 (sorry Scotty, couldn't replicate with you in the car :doh:). Always good to be able to drive home after flogging your car :yep:.

Special mention to the the GT-R pilots... awesome pb's. Bodes well for the upcoming SS season. And watching Aaron reel off several 1:04's.... what a drive. Well done man.

Roll on next year. Got the bug again :).

[Benson]

Thanks to Dan detailing for the $200 Gift Voucher. Street tyres worked a treat for the DYO event :sway:

Had a ball out there, 2nd time driving the evo at the track. Sorry Dunc for the spin T2 infront of you. Miss the braking marker into turn 2! LOL ill blame it on Merek for passing me hehe.

Thanks to Dunc and co for organising such a great day out.

Regards Jimmy

[Kyle]

Again.. congrats to all !!! Sounds like an awesome day :)

Kinda glad I didn't go.. Shit's been pretty crazy here with a newborn that won't settle :(

See you all at the next one hey

[B24]

Thankyou for a great day out. Great people, excellent feel about the day with no real set sessions and driving with some fantastic cars and drivers.
Well done to the Escort who managed a 1.10!
And the GTR's, just amazing. The Supercars which ran in the Wakefield Park 300 in 2007 were only 1 second quicker in qualifying!
The RX7 sounded sick. lol
Plus the Commadore wagon with 600hp atw! crazy and entertaining.

Its the first time in 12months since I have driven at Wakefield and the first time I have really opened up the MR2 which I have just built. I didnt have timing, but did have a few laps on video from early in the day where it managed a 1.10. There is plenty in the car with the biggest restriction being the nut behind the wheel who is also trying to figure out what the hell is going on with the set up.

thanks again and merry xmas to all

[ShylanMotorsport]

Thanks to the guys that organised the day, i had a great time, well done!

Can't wait for the next one.

1.14.xx for me and heaps more work to be done..........



Matt, nice meeting you and the other guys.... chasing the Gem was fun, the tight turns were hard for the ute with heaps of understeer making it difficult for me in turns. I definitly need coilovers to enable more camber and some more talent wouldn't go astray either.

You are part of a small group who has found a woman who enjoys motor racing and alot of us guys envy that.... Glad she enjoyed her day, it showed with the size of the smile on her face.

And those two 35's.....:bow:

QCK-57L, awsome sounding car and decent numbers there mate, first time in the car and 1.10 is excellent work.



I know someone that can help you with coilovers!
Just send me a pm if you want some info mate.


You were just to quick in a straight line for me!

[stav]

Hey Duncan,

Another awesome day. Its been a while since I've been out and I had an absolute blast. The format of the day was excellent. I managed a PB in the Escort of 1:10:57. 1:09s, here I come (I hope!)

For the shoot out at lunch (great idea), I called a time of 1:11:30 and did a 1:11:12 :sigh: . Just a little too quick on that lap.

Thanks to all involved in organising the day.

-- Stav.

[ShylanMotorsport]

Stav,
It was good too watch the esky running round....car looks great on the track.
What class do you run that in?

[35R]

Duncan any chance we could see how close some of the times where who went under there times? btw was great to see the skylines going around, tho i do still wish you had the monaro so i could keep buying the bits and pieces you kept going through...lol

I have the times at home i will post them up.

As for the munro bits; easy solution is to buy an R35 - i'll have some parts available soon.............

[aza176]

Special mention to the the GT-R pilots... awesome pb's. Bodes well for the upcoming SS season. And watching Aaron reel off several 1:04's.... what a drive. Well done man.

Roll on next year. Got the bug again :).

I have the times at home i will post them up.

As for the munro bits; easy solution is to buy an R35 - i'll have some parts available soon.............

Was an awesome day, thanks so much dunc for trusting me with the keys to the GTR, fantastic to experience a 1:04 lap round wakey, only prob now is wont be the same doing 1:09 in the ute, gotta find the money for an R35 now (in my dreams)

[ShylanMotorsport]

Was an awesome day, thanks so much dunc for trusting me with the keys to the GTR, fantastic to experience a 1:04 lap round wakey, only prob now is wont be the same doing 1:09 in the ute, gotta find the money for an R35 now (in my dreams)



Take the crutch rocket Az?
You are on the panel......suggest a bike category for SS championship!

[aza176]

Take the crutch rocket Az?
You are on the panel......suggest a bike category for SS championship!

There's a good idea, john bugh would second that motion he rides one too, should make the category able to run for outright as well, that would piss off people like michelle guyer too, and that cant be a bad thing :)

[ShylanMotorsport]

now u r just being mean!
but funny.....:lmao:

[sti4david]

Hi Duncan,

What are the differences between the 2 GTR's?

I've been watching the vid and it seems they both have very similar power but your's seems a little more composed under brakes and exits the corner a bit better than Merricks.

Dave

[Luke@WSP]

Hi Duncan,

What are the differences between the 2 GTR's?

Dave
One is silver and one white :lol:

Sorry I just had to say it.

[evo65m]

Just a Quick one has anybody got Pic's or video's of outside of the car's other than OZ Events as Fuck Me they are slow:dunno:

[35R]

Hi Duncan,

What are the differences between the 2 GTR's?

I've been watching the vid and it seems they both have very similar power but your's seems a little more composed under brakes and exits the corner a bit better than Merricks.

Dave

Dave, apart from the colour...

Both have aftermarket tunes (same tune).
Both have the same WSP upper front control arm mod
Both have a aftermarket mid-pipe

However we run different pads (Marek is running endless mx72's and I am running carobrexh xp12's) and Marek was running the Dunlop slicks whereas I was running the Michelins. From where I was sitting I thought Mareks car was a bit steadier. I had a quick drive of it and I thought the dunlops were better as well (that's my excuse and I am sticking to it).

[Delft Maloo]

your car looked a little quicker and more settled going into the corners but marek's looked like it got going out of the corner little better, all judged off the video of course.

[Aeron]

This is my warm up lap and "hot lap" in the ShootOut. I managed to get plenty of heat into the tyres and brakes :D

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[Delft Maloo]

nice, it looked pretty easy, all though a bit light in the rear under brakes at times.

[35R]

great vid aeron, and great steering too! thanks for posting up. anyone else with some video?

[BOMI]

Nice lap Aeron! Very interesting POV with the helmet cam! :yep: I like it :)

Good lap time too, IMHO you could get a mid to high 1:09 if you braked a little later in the first (kink) and last turns mate. Ask Erik abou me braking there :lol:


Troy :)

[lautray]

Nice lap Aeron! Very interesting POV with the helmet cam! :yep: I like it :)

Good lap time too, IMHO you could get a mid to high 1:09 if you braked a little later in the first (kink) and last turns mate. Ask Erik abou me braking there :lol:


Troy :)

Troy, AKA "The last of the late brakers" :yep:.... Not seen anyone else have front & rear rotors glowing orange during the day, & on a damp track too :shock: (albiet that was at Eastern Creek, but you get the picture).

[evo65m]

Short video of me chasing the BYP EVO's and towards the end the exhaust Gasket letting go as I get onto the straight and then the water temp going over 108 deg and the ecu cutting the spark to the cylinders
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXk45_BUUvI

Cheers
Daniel

[XRU260]

Awesome day, thanks Duncan, Nicks and everyone who helped on the day. It was my first track day and I loved it, will be back for more for sure. It was great to meet some new people and catch up with some friends. Dinner sunday was great and I'm pretty sure I went home with more money than I left! Hopefully we get another forum day happening asap.

Just a Quick one has anybody got Pic's or video's of outside of the car's other than OZ Events as Fuck Me they are slow:dunno:

Just posted some in another thread: http://www.trackchat.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=3804

Cheers Greg

[BlueTME]

Short video of me chasing the BYP EVO's and towards the end the exhaust Gasket letting go as I get onto the straight and then the water temp going over 108 deg and the ecu cutting the spark to the cylinders
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXk45_BUUvI

Cheers
Daniel

Great Vid Daniel, I can't believe how composed your little car is and it sounded like you weren't even working it that hard.