taupo track day

[postfach]

Well, we know her name is Melanie Skelton. since that's in the post further up this page.... phone number 0272601666 and plate is FNKYGT, so anyone who really wanted to shouldn't have a problem finding her and requesting a refund in person.

[sik_gt_starly]

yea good luck getting money back, she no longer has the starlet

has a cef or 2 now, cannot recall plates but shouldnt be hard to find... the silver one hers mayb orange one is not 2 sure if it is anymore




couple mates paid up entry and prob wont get money back.

as she stated on starlet central she wont give money back as it aparantly all went to taupo racetrack and has no job to repay it

legally they are entitled to it however would it be worth the time/money/effort to take it to the courts? mayb if everyone that paid got together n sorted something out and split costs or something, pm if interested in more details, can put u through to my mates that have paid

[Leon]

I guess you want to be bloody careful who you give your money to, best stick with well know organisers or [gasp] car clubs.

[tsoob]

gee thats sad. lucky i didnt have my car finished by the cutoff date.

[GH]

Well I have paid,so how many have. Time for some PI work or not.

[GH]

Hey by the way guys.

While you are not on the track, would any of you like to volunteer to be marshalls for 2 races etc.

I am desperatly in need of marshalls

Hey FNKYGT hope there are refunds cos I will spend lots and lots of these $$$$$ to get my money back

[sik_gt_starly]

as far as i know 6 have paid, 2 for certain are mates, i possibly know of the third but not certain, i can find out

[Chelles]

In the advertising she did mention there were no refunds... as sik_gt_starly said, perhaps the track kept her deposit for canceling, they do that sometimes.

Here are a few things you will need to consider if you are going to take her to court for the money. (I'm work as a debt collector and know its not easy to sue for something of this nature)

-contract? (verbal/written)
-did advertising state no refunds (yes)
-cost vs. amount to recover (up to you)

But it is stink though. It is hard to run a trackday that is low in interests and commit several thousands to it without knowing you'll get the costs covered.

Motorsport NZ clubs or event holders like Playday on track, or someone with an established record etc. are the ones to go with if you are worried about your funds.

[GTOrange]

hey there guys.
im the presedent for the 3000gtperformance.co.nz club.
i have 4 or my members fully paid up for this track day of her's and have been also told no refunds.

in our site she did not post that there would be no refunds.
i also have been talking to jacki from taupo track and now know that of atleast 6 payments of 130.00 we made, she only gave taupo track $260.00.
she works at west brook service centre in rotorua and number is 07 349 2455

please email me 3000gtperformance@gmail.com if you have paid a deposit as i belivve we have a case for the small claims court.

I have tried to get in contact with her and told her we will be getting a refund. since then, i received 10 abusive texts and threats of harrasment charges

[tsoob]

hey there guys.
im the presedent for the 3000gtperformance.co.nz club.
i have 4 or my members fully paid up for this track day of her's and have been also told no refunds.

in our site she did not post that there would be no refunds.
i also have been talking to jacki from taupo track and now know that of atleast 6 payments of 130.00 we made, she only gave taupo track $260.00.
she works at west brook service centre in rotorua and number is 07 349 2455

please email me 3000gtperformance@gmail.com if you have paid a deposit as i belivve we have a case for the small claims court.

I have tried to get in contact with her and told her we will be getting a refund. since then, i received 10 abusive texts and threats of harrasment charges

i really hope you guys get this sorted, but do it proffessionally as the reputation of all online car clubs will be at stake (im sure you already are aware of this)

Nick

[GH]

In the advertising she did mention there were no refunds... as sik_gt_starly said, perhaps the track kept her deposit for canceling, they do that sometimes.

Here are a few things you will need to consider if you are going to take her to court for the money. (I'm work as a debt collector and know its not easy to sue for something of this nature)

-contract? (verbal/written)
-did advertising state no refunds (yes)
-cost vs. amount to recover (up to you)

But it is stink though. It is hard to run a trackday that is low in interests and commit several thousands to it without knowing you'll get the costs covered.

Motorsport NZ clubs or event holders like Playday on track, or someone with an established record etc. are the ones to go with if you are worried about your funds.

Yes you are right there are no refunds, but this all changes when event is cancelled by the organizer and other date is not set.

[FLAWLES]

have to be fast to edit your posts aye

[quote-FNKYGT]
Hey Girls

Im from Starlet Central and we are having an open track day at Taupo Track on Saturday 12th September 2009.

The cost is $130.00 Per head and It's for track 2

Payment is to be made in full by the 25th August 2009, PM me your email address and Ill send you my details

Even if you are a girl, you can still hit the track. We will be having a girls ONLY race. So please come and join in.

Track Day Programme

9.00am Gates open, please be there early so we can get more time racing . Car inspection
9.30am Driver Briefing
9.45am Track 2 Cruise Tour - everyone will go around the track for 3 laps
10am Track opens for racing
12:30pm Lunch.
1:00pm Restart
4.30pm Track & pits must be clean and everyone off the venue

Competitors need to be scrutinized before the drivers briefing. Get to the track early!



Drivers requirements for the day

Basic requirements for the street cars at the track day are:

- Warrant of Fitness
- Battery secure
- Checks in engine bay for water leaks or oil leaks
- Checks body parts - make sure nothing will come off the car ( eg. bonnet, Spoiler, canards or diffuser. You can take your bumper off.
- General Checks


Wear and Safety

Helmet: Up to your personal preference, open face or full face, no cycle helmets

Overalls: Race suit or cotton (mechanic style) overalls.

Fire Extinguisher: Not a must have but prefer to have one fitted, we will offer you guys some at a cheaper price ( will be posted shortly )
Is only 30 to 40 dollars at Super Cheap Auto, and make sure is metal bracket

If you have one fitted make sure if till showing green on the indicator which means is in good working order


Rules


1)No Drifting
2) Speed Limit 40km/hr in pit lane.
3) No ALCOHOL at all time within the premisies


I also need 10 People to help with Marshalling for the day.
PM me and ill give you all the details and ill put your name down



Racers list:

Here is how the group / class sorted for the day
Please read the followiing and select your class

A Class Pro
Class requirement
- on Semi or Full Slick
- race car
- No Street Tyres!!!
- Pro Drivers
- Will go for 7 laps+ and 1 Cool down lap

B Class Semi
- on semi or street
- Driver with Track experience
- will go for 6 laps and 1 cool down lap

C Class Street
- On street or semi
- Driver with 1 or 2 Track experience
- There will be experience driver for peer to peer support
- Will Go for 5 laps 1 Cool down lap

D Class Begginner
- On Street Tyres
- no experience
- Want to learn more driver
- There will be experience driver for peer to peer support
- Out on the track for cruise and their own pace
- Will go for 5 laps 1 cool down lap


IF YOUR INTERESTED PM ME AND ILL GIVE YOU MY DETAILS OR JUST TEXT ME 027 2601666 (Melanie)

doesnt say no refunds there.............mmmmmmmmmmm

[GTOrange]

What website was this posted on??

[BlakJak]

The fact that the OP has been subsequently edited by its author destroys the integrity of its content. In other words I'll take the opinions of the many who say that there was no reference to refunds in the OP, over that of the author who's had to go back and edit their post several times.

The 'current' version is dated August 12 and is the 3rd edit in total. The OP (original poster) can keep editing until the thread is locked.

Speaking personally, I think a refund of at least a proportion of the deposits made is entirely appropriate. Seems that the total deposits rendered far exceeds the actual deposit required of the track, and there's hardly any transparency here as to what the actual costs involved are... !

I would definately be thinking twice about dealing with this person in future, if nothing else.

[Zitchu]

Yea those of us that have paid should at least get what wasn't given in the deposit back.

[FLAWLES]

What website was this posted on??

evolve
before the sneaky sneaky edit happened

[GH]

In the advertising she did mention there were no refunds... as sik_gt_starly said, perhaps the track kept her deposit for canceling, they do that sometimes.Here are a few things you will need to consider if you are going to take her to court for the money. (I'm work as a debt collector and know its not easy to sue for something of this nature)-contract? (verbal/written)-did advertising state no refunds (yes)-cost vs. amount to recover (up to you)But it is stink though. It is hard to run a trackday that is low in interests and commit several thousands to it without knowing you'll get the costs covered.Motorsport NZ clubs or event holders like Playday on track, or someone with an established record etc. are the ones to go with if you are worried about your funds.

Found out alot about this girl today. I have a photo of her, she does not look like a girl that would run a scam, but you never know.
Some points for us.
# 1 Yes she did only pay $260.00 on the 30/07/09 to the track, but maybe we should not name people that are helping us.
#2 On the 17/08/09 I got FNKYGT (Mel) to confirm that the event was going ahead before I paid, which she pmd this confirmation to me .
#3 Under the fair trading act we should be able to get our money back as I'm sure 'no refunds' doesn't count if the so called organiser just cancels the day for no valid reason.
#4 We do have to fix this, as it will only be time before others start a scam like this and the tracks will stop the booking of track days other than NZ car clubs.
#5 This is new one for me, but yes we can group together and take her to the desputes court.
#6 Only $60.00 to $130.00 each for us, But FNKYGT just made $2500.00.

[flygt4]

people change quickly when theres money involved. maybe the temptation took the better of her?
One of our workmates took 2500 in scrap money from the bosses desk once, would have been one of the same guys who would have benefited from it

either way I would expect some sort of suitable explanation, and if she isn't in a financial situation to repay the debt then she should be jumping through hoops to try get some money back to the people who entered.

[strx7]

This is shocking, hope you guys get your money back.

Here is her bebo
http://www.bebo.com/Profile.jsp?MemberId=9279021393

[soven]

http://www.finda.co.nz/business/listing ... ting-club/

Is this the same one?
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/employment/ne ... d=10577889