Track Day **Update**

mr-charisma · Post by **mr-charisma** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 8:24 pm

Haha! Dispenses cold beverages eh? Looks like I won't have to bring an esky then

That oughta save me a little weight

Gonna need all the performance increase I can get to compensate for lack of Classy Driving

So, has a date been picked yet?

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:55 pm

hey guys sorry about taking so long with organising this... I've been EXTREAMLY busy... organising all this turbo stuff and moving house... i prob wont be able to organise anything till late next month...
But im very much up for this track day.. now more than ever. muhahaha

mr-charisma · Post by **mr-charisma** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 10:30 pm

Hey, np

Late January, early Feb would probably be better for a track day anyway, it'll give people enough time to save up their $$
Although, everyone will probably complain of being too broke again when the time comes around

- You've all had enough warning

start saving now

Will be interesting to see how the new Turbo goes up against my superior driving abilities

hehe

... Actually I'll just be counting on my car not falling apart completely

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 4:09 pm

righto... good pic too btw.

nosman · Post by **nosman** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 8:16 am

Hehe Sam, Im up for it. Looking forward to seeing you there ahaha.

peace out bro

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 2:53 pm

Alright. Started looking into this for real....
As i am new to this i may say (or WILL say) some pretty dumb stuff...

Questions i have so far:

Where? Eastern Creek? Queensland Raceway?
Liscencing? Does everyone need a CAMS liscence?
Cost? What is this gonna cost? If too much, can we buddy up with another club?
Equipment? Do we need to fit our cars out with stuff? (fire Extinguisher?)
Track Time? How much time can we get on the track?

I've sent off an email to a guy in the BMW Club Of Queensland.. They are having a practise day at QLD Raceway. But it's not till april... so if that works out to be our bext option i will organise another cruise or two to get us through till then...
Now that the ball is rolling with this. When we confirm an event, i will probably ask for deposits... that way we eliminate all the usual no-shows.

Put your name down if your keen as hell for this!
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FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 4:38 pm

Okay I got an email back from BMW club...

Sam,
I am on vacation until Jan 8, so I do not have the 07 dates with me, however we have several mid week sessions booked. These are 1/2 days (am or pm) and the track hire is usually around $2500, divided by the runners on the day resulting in an average cost of $150 - $200/car. I have attached the regular info sheet, so this should help explain how the sessions run. You will usually get 5 runs on the track for around 40 laps in total.
BTW, this is a private hire, not a BMW Club day.
Cheers,
Richard.
P.S. We have had to drop the passenger ride sessions, as QR wants an additional $600 for passenger insurance cover.

So this looks like a very good proposition...
opinions?

Just posting up Info sheet now....

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 4:40 pm

BOOKING SYSTEM

To make a booking there is a $200 deposit. The + or â€“ amount will be calculated on the final number of people attending and a refund issued if surplus funds exist. (We need 12 people to â€˜break evenâ€™ at this cost.)

Full payment is required immediately to secure your place on the day.

Track Rules

The following rules will be enforced with no negotiation.

Red Flag. If the red flag and traffic light is out you must slow down and leave the track at the pit lane exit.

Yellow Flag. If the yellow flag and traffic light is out you must reduce your speed to 40kph until the green flag is waved.

Checkered Flag â€“ Signals the end of your session, slow down and exit to pit lane.

General:
1. No Alcohol at the event.
2. No reckless or dangerous driving (burn outs, donuts etc)

Driving:
1. No passengers allowed in your car on the track except for during the passenger session.
2. Do not enter the track from the pit lane until the flag has been waved in front of you.
3. No speeding in pit lane. (40km/h max).
4. Overtaking is only allowed on the main straight(s) after the driver ahead has signaled with indicators or hand.
5. The driver being overtaken must back off and allow the overtake maneuver to occur before the next corner.
6. Strictly no tail-gating. The following driver must maintain at least 2 car lengths (10m) bumper to bumper at any time unless overtaking.
7. Use your rear vision mirrors. Be aware of where you are and who is around you on the track.

Spectators:
1. Must have ankle to wrist to neck clothing, as QR may ask that everyone in pit lane is dressed this way. (Has not happened to our group, but better to be prepared.)
2. There is no sitting on the pit wall â€“ QR will only issue one warning on this.

BASIC SAFETY CHECK

Please make sure your car is in good working order. This is YOUR responsibility.
(HAVE YOUR VEHICLE CHECKED AND SERVICED BY A PROFESSIONAL)

Minimum Equipment Safety Check List:

1. Check the helmet has the required safety sticker and has no cracks.
2. Check the clothing is long sleeve neck to wrist to ankle.
3. Check the seat belts are secure.
4. Check the seats are secure.
5. Check for fluid leaks.
6. Check for exhaust smoke.
7. Check tyres are in good condition.
8. Check there are no loose items in the cabin or boot. (including unsecured video cameras)
9. Check battery is not loose. Preferably the terminals are not exposed.
10. Check all panel work is secured.

It is recommended that a fire extinguisher is installed in your car.

FORMAT

7:30am Arrive and get checked in. (Forms attached for completing before heading to the track!)
8:15am Morning Driver Briefing
8:30am Clubman Circuit
10.30am Passenger Rides
11:00am National Circuit
12:00pm SESSION END

Note: Circuit times are approx and track layouts can be altered if required.

nosman · Post by **nosman** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 5:06 pm

hehe Nossy is in

1. Samson
2. Nosman

RallyMad · Post by **RallyMad** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:32 pm

I'm in too.

1. Samson
2. Nosman
3. Rallymad

by the way the way Sam, unless you want to drive to New South Wales for a track day the only tracks up here are Queensland Raceway (or Willowbank to some) and Morgan Park in Warwick. I think there is a track at Stanthorpe as well but I've never been there. That is it until hopefully Lakeside is reopened down your way.

This site is pretty cool for some info on tracks:
http://www.fvee.org.au/tracks/

Here is some info on Morgan Park:

http://www.short-circuit-motor-racing.c ... k_hire.htm

And this one when the picture actaully works

http://www.nmd.com.au/racetracks_detail.cfm?id=16

nosman · Post by **nosman** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 9:14 am

I bet my car is going to be slowest on the track

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 9:31 am

Thanks Garth.. Yeh so far looking at QLD Raceway.

And Lukas, It doesnt matter who's fast and who's slow... as long as we all have s**t loads of fun.. which i know we all will...

BTW: for those not going, this type of cruise is likely to only happen every 12 months or so... just because of the cost involved as well as all the complexities... so come now or forever be in shame! lol

Post by **BorepYano** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 10:23 am

Samson wrote:BTW: for those not going, this type of cruise is likely to only happen every 12 months or so... just because of the cost involved as well as all the complexities... so come now or forever be in shame! lol

no license

i'm out

but i'll keep checking this thread in case it gets delayed then delayed some more and somehow it ends up happening after i get my license back lol

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 10:39 am

When do u get it back mate?

AJ · Post by AJ » Fri Jan 05, 2007 11:34 am

BorepYano wrote:no license i'm out

Can someone drive your car to the track for you? They won't know that your licence is suspended. Or take it on a trailer maybe.

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:57 pm

AJ wrote:
BorepYano wrote:no license i'm out
Can someone drive your car to the track for you? They won't know that your licence is suspended. Or take it on a trailer maybe.

YEs.... take it on a trailer

but then someone has to drive the trailer...

AJ · Post by AJ » Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:18 pm

Samson wrote:
AJ wrote:
BorepYano wrote:no license i'm out
Can someone drive your car to the track for you? They won't know that your licence is suspended. Or take it on a trailer maybe.
YEs.... take it on a trailer but then someone has to drive the trailer...

lol, come on, you know what I mean.

Post by **BorepYano** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:49 pm

AJ wrote:
Samson wrote:
AJ wrote:
BorepYano wrote:no license i'm out
Can someone drive your car to the track for you? They won't know that your licence is suspended. Or take it on a trailer maybe.
YEs.... take it on a trailer but then someone has to drive the trailer...
lol, come on, you know what I mean.

lol at u guys

um.. i think i get it back june july ish.

and i'm sure there'll be insurance issues etc at the tracks, even if i put it on a trailer and have a friend tow the trailer there lol

AJ · Post by AJ » Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:56 pm

BorepYano wrote:and i'm sure there'll be insurance issues etc at the tracks, even if i put it on a trailer and have a friend tow the trailer there lol

You're not insured when on the track anyway

It's a win win situation.

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 3:01 pm

exactly

FTO AUSTRALIA

Track Day Update