Lawso's 21st - Track Day. THURSDAY 22ND OF SEPTEMBER

Post by **aza013** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 5:56 pm

Dras wrote:
aza013 wrote:Any times you can show us?
1:24.80 was my best for the day. If all goes well I will be back there on the 23rd of October to try and better that.

aza013 wrote:Also I have to ask what where you looking at?
What do you mean? That was taken at the fish hook which is a left hand turn. As far as I can tell from that pic, I am looking left.

1:24.8 is. Good time

As for the pic ok I see now

most times they don't let ppl in side the track, so naturally thought it was turn 1.

AJ · Post by AJ » Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:45 pm

lawsochap wrote:
Remember last time there was a meet at phesants nest? At stupid oclock in the morning? I turned up last for the bonfire

Also, beers at the bavarian in the city on Wednesday night of anyone is interested. Pm me for details

I don't think this is a good idea for you Laws. Drinks the night before:
a. having to get up early
b. driving on a race track
c. driving

How long does it take to get to Wakefield from Pheasants Nest?

Website · Post by **Lawso** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:25 pm

It will be an early one, and its more dinner than getting hammered. That was Saturday night

AJ · Post by AJ » Mon Sep 19, 2011 11:19 pm

So is anyone taking tools just in case?
How far is it from Pheasants Nest?
What else should I bring? (food, spare clothes, camping chair, extra oil)
Would you recommend jeans or tracksuit pants if I don't have a race suit?
I've had issues with the car stalling when it over heats. I'm hoping that if this does happen, you guys can help me diagnose the issue.
Will it be on if it's raining?
If the track opens at 8, what time is driver briefing and racing begin?
What time does it finish?
How long/many sessions do we get roughly?

Cheers!

Post by **aza013** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 11:56 pm

AJ wrote:So is anyone taking tools just in case?
How far is it from Pheasants Nest?
What else should I bring? (food, spare clothes, camping chair, extra oil)
Would you recommend jeans or tracksuit pants if I don't have a race suit?
I've had issues with the car stalling when it over heats. I'm hoping that if this does happen, you guys can help me diagnose the issue.
Will it be on if it's raining?
If the track opens at 8, what time is driver briefing and racing begin?
What time does it finish?
How long/many sessions do we get roughly?

Cheers!

Yes there will be tools there on the day.
About an hour.
Extra oil is always a good idea, you can bring food and drink but there is a food shop there, change of clothes only If you want, chair is a good idea.
jeans would be better.
Yes it's still on if rain hits.
No driver briefing and racing starts after 09:00
Finishes at 16:00 (I think ) or any time before just comes down to when you have had your fill of racing.
sessions go for aprox 20mins, we could have up to 10+ sessions. It just comes down to the number/typ of cars there on the day.

zuihoujueding · Post by **zuihoujueding** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:11 am

AJ wrote:So is anyone taking tools just in case?
How far is it from Pheasants Nest?
What else should I bring? (food, spare clothes, camping chair, extra oil)
Would you recommend jeans or tracksuit pants if I don't have a race suit?
I've had issues with the car stalling when it over heats. I'm hoping that if this does happen, you guys can help me diagnose the issue.
Will it be on if it's raining?
If the track opens at 8, what time is driver briefing and racing begin?
What time does it finish?
How long/many sessions do we get roughly?

Cheers!

Bring food, water, camping chair, own helmet, wear a comfortable jeans, long sleeve shirt, extra engine oil and other liquids, a tool box, camera, video camera for lap time, money.

They have air pump at the pits but its good to bring along a trusty air pressure gauge.

I went a few months ago, no briefing, just went to the track and start learning quick as you will realize you be lapped pretty quick. But it's a small track with just 9 turns, should be easy after an hour or two.
Trick is to stick behind faster cars and study the line and copy it. The track is damn safe, no walls or trees nearby to crash into. I spun out twice and it's all good.
We started at 9+ and after a few laps, the marshals sorted the cars up into street, sports, race, open top categories so you can run with those cars with similar power.

Can't remember how long was the session, maybe 15min Per session. when red lights come son, retired from the track and back to pit and wait for the next turn.

You do not need a garage. Just park at the car pit for free. Strip the car down the best you can and it's safe to leave all the stuffs there.

By 3pm you should be pretty tired, and fuel should be near empty. Either go and get more fuel or time to leave. The session should ends at 4+

zuihoujueding · Post by **zuihoujueding** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:14 am

Please people, get a trusty camcorder, I tried to record mine last time, but the cheapo aee micro camcorder failed on me! So no video, no lap time.....sad......

Post by **aza013** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:24 am

I will have my gopro on the car recording AJ as I chace him down

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I will even sit behind the other cars to get footage of them for a lap or two

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Shane001 · Post by **Shane001** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:26 am

Rumour is there are a few race cars going down on Thursday, including one very fast MG!

Better to bring food and something to drink, including some water. No guarantee the shop will be open.

Long pants and long sleeve shirts and fully enclosed shoes. Jeans are best.

Will be plenty of tools, I take my whole f**king garage

(just about!)

Yeah and if anyone has a decent camcorder please bring it down. I'll bring my tripod & monopod so you don't get the shakes

Shane001 · Post by **Shane001** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:58 am

lawsochap wrote:Definites for track time;
1. Shane
2. Lawso
3. Matt fletcher (fb)
4. Aza
5. Bennoz
6. Reno
7. Old rotor
8. AJ
9. Chris sheaffe (fb)
10. Another rotor

So looks like we've got about 10 definites for track time. Should be a good day

Shane001 · Post by **Shane001** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:54 pm

OK I've sent off an email to see if we can get a group discount. Fingers crossed.

Post by **Bennoz** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:53 pm

A new player too, my old man in his boosted 200kw Patrol. Its gonna suck seeing that in your rear vision mirror!

bass_twitch · Post by **bass_twitch** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 2:12 pm

Bennoz wrote:A new player too, my old man in his boosted 200kw Patrol. Its gonna suck seeing that in your rear vision mirror!

Oh there has gotta be photos and vids now!

Post by **aza013** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 4:01 pm

Bennoz wrote:A new player too, my old man in his boosted 200kw Patrol. Its gonna suck seeing that in your rear vision mirror!

sweet

that is going to be fun watching it go around the track

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SchumieFan · Post by **SchumieFan** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:21 pm

aza013 wrote:
Bennoz wrote:A new player too, my old man in his boosted 200kw Patrol. Its gonna suck seeing that in your rear vision mirror!
sweet that is going to be fun watching it ROLL around the track .

EFA

Shane001 · Post by **Shane001** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:31 pm

Sorry guys, no group discount, was always going to be a long shot

AJ · Post by AJ » Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:41 pm

Thanks for all the info and tips guys.

I have to reduce my chance of going down to 50% now

I'll know for sure at about 5pm tomorrow.

Post by **aza013** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:46 pm

Shane001 wrote:Sorry guys, no group discount, was always going to be a long shot

oh well, it's still a cheap day at the track at $110-$160.

AJ wrote:Thanks for all the info and tips guys.

I have to reduce my chance of going down to 50% now I'll know for sure at about 5pm tomorrow.

Hope you can make it

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AJ · Post by AJ » Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:59 pm

Me too! I've been looking forward to this for so long.

Post by **aza013** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 8:58 pm

AJ wrote:Me too! I've been looking forward to this for so long.

Same as I want some one I can try to chace down on the track that has a sh*t load more power than me.
It makes me drive harder rather than just run around the track.
Ben just has to much power, but in saying that last track day he was hunting for traction so it was slowing his times. This should have changed now with new rubber and LSD.

FTO AUSTRALIA