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So, the new management have decided to try & bamboozle the enthusiasts by 'changing' the pricing structure to suit the guy that 'pre-books' their speed of the streets day.

In summary, it used to be:
Rock up on the day - pay $50 for the licence if you don't have one (valid for a f**king year!) then pay $110 for the day - max total $160

The new structure is (weekday only!):
If you 'pre-book' - pay $25 for the licence if you don't have one (valid for 1 day only!) then pay $145 for the day - max total $170 - only if you pre-book!
Rock up on the day - pay $25 for the licence if you don't have one (valid for 1 day only!) then pay $175 for the day - max total $200

Weekend pricing is even dearer:
If you 'pre-book' - pay $25 for the licence if you don't have one (valid for 1 day only!) then pay $175 for the day - max total $200 - only if you pre-book!
Rock up on the day - pay $25 for the licence if you don't have one (valid for 1 day only!) then pay $205 for the day - max total $230

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Are there any improvements to the track or the way things are managed to warrant this price hike?

It seems more or less ok though still. Winton I believe is $150 (+ $50 for a 1 year license) though it may be a better track than Wakefield considering it gets resurfaced frequently
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Yeah saw that today also. Note the WP licence was always for 1 year, not 1 day. I assume this is a typo Benno ;)

But yeah sadly sh*t goes up :(
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Yep, sorry typo.

Wakfield got resurfaced recently too with the new management, not hearing any positive comments about that either. You been on it lately Shane?
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So what you're saying is one of us needs to become a multimillionaire and build another park? :lol:
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Bennoz wrote:You been on it lately Shane?
Nah not for a while, currently building the roll cage in the 300ZX. Taking way too long, just too busy with work :(
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Luddenham should be open soon. Go kart track has been functional for a while there now.

Some good cheap motoring is hillclimbs and supersprints if anyone is keen.

Shane have you ever looked into some hillclimbs? We had one a few weekends ago up at Raymond Terrace and now I am hooked...

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Daniel2019 wrote: Shane have you ever looked into some hillclimbs?
Nah, too much sitting around and not enough track time. Good place to start out but I'll stick to racing :)
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Shane001 wrote:
Daniel2019 wrote: Shane have you ever looked into some hillclimbs?
Nah, too much sitting around and not enough track time. Good place to start out but I'll stick to racing :)
Yep that was my observation from a few weekends ago...

That, and I need moar grip! :lol:

Semi related, how big of a difference did you notice with your shorter ratio gearbox in your FTO racecar?
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Daniel2019 wrote:
Semi related, how big of a difference did you notice with your shorter ratio gearbox in your FTO racecar?
What shorter ratio gearbox?
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Shane001 wrote:
Daniel2019 wrote:
Semi related, how big of a difference did you notice with your shorter ratio gearbox in your FTO racecar?
What shorter ratio gearbox?
The one you never knew you had, obviously. :lol:
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I pressed them on pricing. Seems you can still get an annual license through AASA..

Me: Curious, got your new pricing structure email. How does a $50 annual licence become a $25 per day licence? Or should I contact AASA?

WP: Hi Ben, the annual lic became $75 at the start of this year, yes you can get one directly from Aasa or the circuit can issue you a day lic
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Daniel2019 wrote:Luddenham should be open soon. Go kart track has been functional for a while there now.

Some good cheap motoring is hillclimbs and supersprints if anyone is keen.

Shane have you ever looked into some hillclimbs? We had one a few weekends ago up at Raymond Terrace and now I am hooked...

I need help with my racecar :lol:
Have two hill climbs this weekend, one tarmac, one gravel, now that will be fun :D
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Luddenham is unfortunately going to be a small track, I've seen the layout. It's like Marulan.

No good for a bloke looking to stretch the legs of a blown 6.2L V8!
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Bennoz wrote:Luddenham is unfortunately going to be a small track, I've seen the layout. It's like Marulan.

No good for a bloke looking to stretch the legs of a blown 6.2L V8!
We can't help that you have such mahoosive legs.
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Bennoz wrote:blown 6.2L V8!
That's gotta be a first for a FTO! When did that happen ;)
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Shane001 wrote:
Daniel2019 wrote:
Semi related, how big of a difference did you notice with your shorter ratio gearbox in your FTO racecar?
What shorter ratio gearbox?
Weren't you running a Cyborg Mirage box or am I thinking of someone else?

Do you have any racecar parts left over :lol:
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Daniel I have a Cyborg transmission in my car, also running 205/50/15 tyres (in a Lancer).
The ratios are a night and day difference. I cannot imagine why Mitsubishi went for the ridiculous ratios of the FTO.

At the very least they should've offered the Version R with those ratios to boost its performance, and should've added little things like maybe 5mm oversize TB (that they also have in their parts bin), extractors, exhaust, different tune and ideally a mild head P&P.
This would've been a fantastic factory car.
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Daniel2019 wrote:
Shane001 wrote:
Daniel2019 wrote:
Semi related, how big of a difference did you notice with your shorter ratio gearbox in your FTO racecar?
What shorter ratio gearbox?
Weren't you running a Cyborg Mirage box or am I thinking of someone else?

Do you have any racecar parts left over :lol:
Nah wasn't me. I was just running a stock GPX box with an aftermarket LSD.

Still got the catch can and front brake pads. And a few other odd bits and pieces (power window switches). Check the for sales. Do a deal for the lot :)
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Will PM you :D
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