MX5 CLUB OF QLD TRACK DAY 17 SEPT 2012

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 9:42 pm

We had that conga line thing happening at Willowbank last time with a certain 3.0 litre twin turbocharged BMW - he also left early after being dropped down a group and still being caught by hair dressers in dinky cars.

No. haven't signed up for an 86 yet. Not enough spare cash...or garage space for another car. :roll:

zero00 · Postby **zero00** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 9:47 pm

JBT

Hairdresser cars? Oh dear!!

Well I got a chip in my windscreen and guess what? I think it was from someone in front's CARDIGAN!! a button must have flown off!!

I think i'm the only one with a hairdryer and NO hair!! :frown:

Yeah, remember that particular car!! A faster one comes up i'm outta the way!! No good trying to stay in front of a 747 while flying your Tiger Moth!!

MINX · Postby **MINX** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 9:51 pm

That Beemer was a dopey.
But he got told, politely Im sure.

Looking forward to this now.
Just watching 'Gasoline' story on PI 6hr

jerrah · Postby **jerrah** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:31 pm

I'm looking forward to the day as well.

Hoping for reliability so I'm doing my best to touch nothing prior to the 17th as it seems to be running well atm.

zero00 · Postby **zero00** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:00 am

jerrah

Me too!! Only 12 more sleeps to go!

Got the oil & filter changed yesterday, wheels balanced and bearings checked - all fine now!!

project.r.racing · Postby **project.r.racing** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:55 am

I haven't attended a MX5CCQ track day in about 18 months. And it would be pretty rare that those chats happen. I remember my first track day. Was in the beginners group also. Nervous, looking around at all the other cars lined up in my group. Thinking to myself I'll go to the back of the line and not get in anyones way.

Off we go, do a extra warm up lap following the R33 QR car. By the second or third lap, I had pasted all but one grey NB8B that I was crawling all over most of the laps. But exiting the carosel and final corner, he just jumped 5-6 car lengths in 200-300 meters. The extra 100kg and 50hp less from my Astina really showed. But somewhere near the end, he slowed up and allowed me to pass.

One thing I did notice was the flaggie at the top of the carosel clapping all newbies after their first run. Great feeling.

On our next run, everyone lined up after me. Was a bit of at shock first. I was like, "Why is everyone behind me?" But no words were needed to be spoken. The respect for the faster cars was there from everyone involved.

So no need to worry about that aspect. Good blokes. They'll respect you. As I'm sure you'll do the same. You are made to feel very welcome, not matter what you drive. And no matter how faster or slower you are. I cannot say that for some more bigger car macho groups around.

So just join the beginners group. Sit back and find your own grove. Don't be nervous, it'll all come together nicely on the day.

Enjoy!!!

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:53 am

Plane flight booked - check
Money paid for day - check
CTP - check
MX5 - with MX5 Plus getting ready for the day
Goal for the day - get under my last time at QR of 72 secs, 70 secs would be nice.

plohl · Postby **plohl** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 10:01 am

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Are we just going to run the clubman track? Or sprint as well?

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MINX · Postby **MINX** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 10:14 am

From P3 of this thread

at the Driver briefing, Mark asked for a show of hands as to whether to run Clubman all day or switch halfway to the Sprint.

Cannot be decided on in this forum - as many of the participants dont even read this
They get all info from Club website

Ninja edit;
PS I am in Ti Grey SE, Number 1 on side - feel free to hit me up on day with any questions - happy to help if i know the answers

plohl · Postby **plohl** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 10:42 am

MINX wrote:From P3 of this thread

at the Driver briefing, Mark asked for a show of hands as to whether to run Clubman all day or switch halfway to the Sprint.

Cannot be decided on in this forum - as many of the participants dont even read this
They get all info from Club website

Ninja edit;
PS I am in Ti Grey SE, Number 1 on side - feel free to hit me up on day with any questions - happy to help if i know the answers

So it's decided on the day then.

Cheers
:beer:

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 12:11 pm

Yes, at the driver briefing.

charlie_91 · Postby **charlie_91** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 12:52 pm

In for sprint

charlie_91 · Postby **charlie_91** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 12:55 pm

actually.. what time does this start ? its in the arvo isnt it ?

zero00 · Postby **zero00** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 12:56 pm

Happy with whatever!!

nicely said 'project' :wink:

plohl · Postby **plohl** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 1:29 pm

It’s on again September 17. The fifth round of the sprint challenge will be on. If you have already competed this year don’t let those valuable points go to waste by sleeping in or doing something far less important like work. If you have wanted to come out and try track days this is the time to come out. We will be at Queensland Raceway, Willowbank. If you are new we can place you in a group of new drivers to the track. If you are fast you can be promoted through the groups, but one thing is for sure, fast or slow, you will have a great day.

Track Address: Queensland Raceway , Champions Way, Willowbank, Queensland

So, 10:30 to 11 am arrival
Registration from 11 am
Driver briefing 11:40
Track time 12:00 sharp.
Don’t forget your helmet, ankle, wrist, neck cotton clothing and of course, your car in good running order.

from http://www.mx5clubqld.com.au/?page_id=33

Rego at 11 charlie - so that means you're coming right?