Manfeild Track day 11th August 06 *Full*

[Chelles]

About how much track time will we end up getting?

Nick

All going to plan there will be around 6 runs of about 10-15. It will depend on numbers attending. With the size of the track there will be around four groups so you should be out at least once an hour. If that is the case you will have 7 runs. However in saying that every track day I have ever run ends up getting thin in numbers mid afternoon and people get to go out for 15-20min runs (even more). You will be up for plenty of time as I like to think were there to get as must track time as possible. There won’t be a lunch break, we'll be on the track from 9am - 4pm and there will be a continuous flow of cars. In the past there has been more than enough track time to please even the most 'difficult' of entrants

[~SlideWays~]

Hey Chelles, I'd like to enter but not sure which car I will be bringing, it depends if current job on the intended car is sorted.

That doesn't matter does it or will it effect the grouping? i.e. one 'should' have quite a bit more go than the other.

Will there be scrutineering?

[Drifter4ag]

hah .. meh meh meh ...2003 time to move on gents

[The_Lorax]

I'm keen to come to my first track day. Where can I buy a cheap (but good) helmet from?

my boss doesn't get back from a training course until Monday next week. Can I fill in the form and pay on Monday? If my boss won't give me leave i'll have to pull out.

[Dell'Orto]

I'm keen to come to my first track day. Where can I buy a cheap (but good) helmet from?

How much is your head worth? Go to a bike shop (motorbike obviously, mountain bike ones might not comply ) and have a look around.

[The_Lorax]

I hear ya. was just interested in a rough indication of the cost for a basic closed face helmet. $60? $100? $200?

[Chelles]

Hey Chelles, I'd like to enter but not sure which car I will be bringing, it depends if current job on the intended car is sorted.

That doesn't matter does it or will it effect the grouping? i.e. one 'should' have quite a bit more go than the other.

Will there be scrutineering?

It won’t matter really which car you bring as they aren’t too different really. It’s not like you have a corolla and a new Evo for me to contend with for groups.

There are basic safety checks to make sure you have a WOF, your tyres aren’t bald, your battery isn’t tied down with rope, you have all your wheel nuts. Stuff like that. The safety is really up to you to consider as it’s your life in danger, your passenger and if you hit another car, your pocket the repairs are coming out of..

hah .. meh meh meh ...2003 time to move on gents

And ladies thank you … *coughsexistcough*

I'm keen to come to my first track day. Where can I buy a cheap (but good) helmet from?

my boss doesn't get back from a training course until Monday next week. Can I fill in the form and pay on Monday? If my boss won't give me leave i'll have to pull out.

Excellent! Love it when new people turn up. Good to see people are keen to come and play and hopefully learn something about themselves and their car.

I’ll pop you on the list and hold a spot for you if you like. That will give you time to convince your boss for the time off.

I hear ya. was just interested in a rough indication of the cost for a basic closed face helmet. $60? $100? $200?

The helmet I use is a FFM motor bike helmet and it cost me $199.

[Truenotch]

Same here I have an FFM (Possibly the same as Chelles' one) which I got on special for $150.

[Elmendorf]

Sadly I will be at the 3rd anniversary on my mothers passing on this day so wont be able to attend.

Have fun though

[TWSTD]

Im there, and I actually intend to get on the track this time! (instead of sitting in the pits with an angle grinder all day). I will have the chronic guard rub sorted as shes booked in for widebody conversion in 2 weeks time

AL

[Chelles]

Im there, and I actually intend to get on the track this time! (instead of sitting in the pits with an angle grinder all day). I will have the chronic guard rub sorted as shes booked in for widebody conversion in 2 weeks time

AL

Now that sounds exciting, can't wait to see the little girl with her new 'figure'.

[Santa'sBoostinSleigh]

Im there,
AL

Now that sounds exciting, can't wait to see the little girl with her new 'figure'.

come on Al doesnt look THAT girly.....

[TWSTD]

very funny you two.

shes going on a "Georgie Diet" - in a couple weeks time you wont need to ask who ate all the pies as it should be pretty obvious!

A

[Ebola_One]

Im there, and I actually intend to get on the track this time! (instead of sitting in the pits with an angle grinder all day). I will have the chronic guard rub sorted as shes booked in for widebody conversion in 2 weeks time

AL

Ha! McDonalds drive through it is! :thumbsup:

[~SlideWays~]

Thanks Chelles, I've filled out the form and will DD the money as soon as I know I can have the day off work. Should be by the end of the day, so could you please put me down on the 'list'.

re: scrutineering, my car is perfectly legal wof-wise but I just don't know if my fire extinguisher bolts are right and if the battery box in the boot has sufficient bracing. I think I will modify this before the day though.

EDIT: 10th and 11th off work! I've just transferred the money online so should be in your account tomorrow

[Chelles]

Thanks Chelles, I've filled out the form and will DD the money as soon as I know I can have the day off work. Should be by the end of the day, so could you please put me down on the 'list'.

re: scrutineering, my car is perfectly legal wof-wise but I just don't know if my fire extinguisher bolts are right and if the battery box in the boot has sufficient bracing. I think I will modify this before the day though.

EDIT: 10th and 11th off work! I've just transferred the money online so should be in your account tomorrow

As long as the battery is held in by something metal that would resemble a similar fashion to the standard or a battery box, then it'll be find. As for the fire extinguisher, my only concern is that if you crash it's not going to become a projectile and do you damage.

We'll see ya there

[Mr Revhead]

exstinguisher isnt compulsary for this event is it?
so just leave it in the pits

[Leon]

time taken to mount extiguisher properly = 10 minutes

time to rebuilt burnt out car due to not stopping small fire = more than 10 minutes.

[Chelles]

No, not compulsory at all. However I agree with Leon there, even though I have mine sitting in the shed. Wont put out much from there I’m sure…

Remember kids you are driving your cars a little harder than usual. Anything can happy out there!

[Mr Revhead]

yes good point....

ill be sure ot carry marshmallows in the glove box