Megameet: Trackday Monday 25 October Event Information

[Bling]

Please keep it on topic, this isn't the place for a discussion on slicks and their applications.

[2jayzgte]

Chelles I have to disagree I am an advocate of slicks on road cars I believe it adds an element of safety having more grip.Sure the stresses on the car are higher but how can you go wrong with having more grip.Semi's and Road tyres once they over-heat your car control is under question anyway.

Oh please, it's a casual and social track day, not multicar sprints or a race meet.

IF I were someone that was going to make this my first trackday, after reading your post I would probably think

"maybe I shouldn't go on the track, I don't want to have to spend $1200 on slicks"
"I only have road tires, and this guy says once they over-heat I might lose control, I don't want to take that risk"

FWIW: I'm currently competing in a sealed autocross series and doing quite well in class and only using road tires (one round was done on a set of 14/55/185 monzas).

$1200 please try $100 a corner for used V8 Supercar slicks and I'm not saying anyone has to use them again everyone should have a choice.How is using slicks mean there serious please i've been doing these semi-serious and casual days for over 10 years and have used all of the advertised tyres and I'd definitely for safety go for more grip as when the speeds are that much higher grip is always better you stop quicker aswell you can't go wrong with slicks again its a choice I'm not saying anyone has to use them I am simply saying you should have a choice.

[RH9]

Not sure why you wouldnt encourage motorsport tires being used at any track day. Often the first comment a newbie makes is "gawd road tires are sh1t"

Sure it adds expense having to take a spar set or road wheels or trailer the car but my lord why flounder on skiddy road rubber when you can be grinning from ear to ear on the good stuff

Then there's the problem of road rubber melting to mush if they are over heated. At least race tires dont die so easily

[Mr Revhead]

Why the debate?
The rules are set.

END OF STORY

[Chelles]

Hi all
Thanks for your comments regarding slicks they are duly noted.
This is a clubsport basic motorsport event, and also an oppurtunity for people new to the track to bring their daily drivers and have a go.
As PC mentioned your average road car is not designed for slick tyres.
I made the decision based on 12 years of running motorsport events and taking seriously into consideration the budget and experience of our first time track drivers.

If you choose to bring semi slicks I can assure you there are many sticky compounds that will suit a novice driver along with an experienced driver. So if you wish to have more grip either buy, beg, or borrow a set of semi slicks and come play.

As Warwick has mentioned the rules are set in the official event regulations and will not be changed. As I have previously mentioned if you wish to discuss the use of slicks on a non race car please email me.

What is a race car? A car with a full roll cage, MSNZ homologation and log book.
If you don't fit into this but believe your car is a race car then either PM me or email me and we'll have a chat about it.

We are here to have fun, learn and leave as better drivers.

Thanks a bunch
Chelles

[AngelTwin]

Just regarding the discussion around tyres - my first ever track day at Manfeild was in a standard road car with really cheap and nasty road tyres (on 17's even) and I still had a ball!

I wasn't there to be competitive - I was there to try out the track and learn how to drive at speed in a controlled environment!

This is just a fun day, right?

I had stupid amounts of fun that day - I actually managed 100 laps of the track by the end of the day and I came away with a huge grin and vowed to go back many times again...

I have since done a couple of dual car sprint events on those same tyres, so actually in a competitive environment and I still had fun!

Newbies shouldn't be scared by tyre choice, because it is what you make of it...

I will be at this particular track day in a race car - first time on Manfeild in this particular car too for me, so I'm really looking forward to getting back out there in a proper set up!

I will also take anyone out in the passenger seat who is keen!

Thanks Chelles for your organisation...

[Flannelman]

How many track day spots are left? (to date)

[Dell'Orto]

Well - unless we start getting payments very shortly, there will be no spots as I'll have to cancel.

Whats happening guys? I've had 3 payments, and its nearly September? The deposit is due shortly, and I dont have the money to cover it myself.
This is a really cheap day!

[Chelles]

Hi all.
I have five entry forms sitting on my desk at the moment.

At this stage I am seriously considering opening this day up to other clubs so we can fill some spots. I had over 35 people email me saying they were coming... I'd really like to see those entires (and payment) back please.

Put it this way people... If I don't get at least 20 more entries by 3 September the day will be canned.

Come on now... lets make this mega meet a fab one



Chelles

[79rolla]

ill send in my form with payment in the next week or two

trying to convince a few other people to come aswell.

hope it doesn't get canceled, im looking forward to this!

[Chelles]

Good on you, thanks... I don't want to see it canceled either but everyone get A into Gear we can do it.

[touge_ae101]

done. you will have mail this week. now to get car in a decent trackworthy state.

[Quint]

I sent you an email several months ago. couldn't deposit money into your account. Invalid account.

Probably me being retarded.

[Girvs]

I sent you an email several months ago. couldn't deposit money into your account. Invalid account.

Probably me being retarded.

You never thought to chase it up afterwards?
BTW, its Brad's bank account and not Chelle's its getting paid into IIRC

[Dell'Orto]

Yup - number is correct, you musta put a number in wrong?

[Chelles]

Four more entries just hit my desk... thank you to those people.

Still need more to make it happen, don't be shy now get those entires in.


Chelles.

[1I1]

Yo Brad, $85 coming your way. Now wheres that entry form...

[Chelles]

Now with Facebook page!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146130785420550

Pass it on people... pass it on

[Quint]

Turned out to be my severe retardation. *facepalm*

Anyone In Auckland able to give my car a quick look over who is in the know for scrutineering? It's pretty tight, but better safe than sorry... and you know, a bank account managed to fox me :p.

[Girvs]

WRT scrutineering, if your car meets WOF standards then you're generally pretty sweet.
From past experience the only things that have stood out to me is to make sure that your battery is fully secure (if that means putting a bit of cardboard in the way then clamping it tighter to secure it then do that, if not find a better solution), and also to make sure your helmet is upto the required NZ standard and not outdated. Also make sure you have a fire extinguisher bolted in somewhere.