SDT Track Day - Morgan Park 24 October

MXO005 · Postby **MXO005** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 1:21 pm

1. Magpie (Paid 07/10 - AM Session)
2. ausbuoy
3. slug_dub (paid - AM session)
4. MXO005 (paid - AM session)
5. Tim_cyc03
6. Red_Bullet
7. Steampunk (AM preference)
8. Josh Grundy ?
9. NZmiata ?
10. JAH (AM preference)

Tim_cyc03 wrote:Wasn't it a whole day last time? I can't remember :/ but yes I am in, will do some adult img and sort out admin next week.

I don't think the August/EKKA day was an official Training Day on the SDT calendar. They do have AM & PM slots this time and already have bookings in both.
Happy to be proved wrong though :wink:

I know the 'issue' has been raised with Joel at SDT.

MattR · Postby **MattR** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 2:03 pm

The Ekka day was a one off due to tthe track becoming available.

This is being run as a normal SDT track day, which is two sessions, and believe me after either the morning or afternoon session you have had more than enough. In the morning sessions, the car numbers drop off slightly as people get tired and in the afternoon sessions I have had days wrap up early as drivers cry enough

The half day is plenty of track time trust me, as I am sure others who have done the days will attest to.

And the most important bit after having fun, take advantage of the tuition available, this is the easiest way to take seconds off your lap times. The guys there on the day are very experienced racers and know their stuff. When I get to work on these days and I get the chance to drive, or I get to play if someone has dropped out at the last minute, if the customers haven't grabbed Ross, Chris, Joel or any of the other instructors I will get them to come for a run with me to improve and pick up a few tips. Hell even the best athletes in the world have coaches to keep improving their performance.

Red_Bullet · Postby **Red_Bullet** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 7:43 pm

Count me out, I can't make it now. I'll be interstate. Damn, I was looking fwd to it too.

Tim_cyc03 · Postby **Tim_cyc03** » Wed Oct 14, 2015 7:59 pm

Sadly car is not ready

boo.

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:37 am

1. Magpie (Paid 07/10 - AM Session)
2. ausbuoy
3. slug_dub (paid - AM session)
4. MXO005 (paid - AM session)
5. Steampunk (AM preference)
6. Josh Grundy ?
7. NZmiata ?
8. JAH (AM preference)

MattR · Postby **MattR** » Thu Oct 15, 2015 3:16 pm

A week and a bit to go....

For anyone who wants a dabble at track days, but not sure, this is perfect.

You get in car tuition thrown in for free if you want it, or you can just go for a thrash on the track on your own. The day is a very casual, but well run day, that doesn't stress the car or you.

The tuition will give you pointers on how to set yourself up for corners on approach, through and out of the corner to carry more speed, and therefore faster lap times.

If you want to learn to heel and toe the guys will explain the whys and hows and show you how to do it properly.

I take my NA6 out on street tyres and have a ball, so kknow need for any special preparation, other than a fluid check, bleed the brakes and maybe new brake pads if your current fronts are under half.

So for all the gunnas out there, this will be the last opportunity to run this year at one of these days.

MXO005 · Postby **MXO005** » Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:46 pm

1. Magpie (Paid)
2. ausbuoy
3. slug_dub (Paid)
4. MXO005 (Paid)
5. Steampunk (AM preference)
6. Josh Grundy ?
7. NZmiata ?
8. JAH (Paid)

Hi everyone,

SDT have confirmed four payments from our mob. The rest of the Morning Session is now fully booked.
I had initially reserved 10 spots so, for now, we have 2x spare spots in addition to those named above if anyone else wants to get in quick. I think it's only fair that I let SDT know we won't be filling those places if no-one replies by tomorrow evening (one week out).
Can Greg, Andrew, Josh and Mark please confirm their involvement and let me know when payment will be made so that I can pass on the information.

Thank you. :mrgreen:

slug_dub · Postby **slug_dub** » Fri Oct 16, 2015 9:51 am

I'm going to be heading up in the morning, instead of Toowoomba overnight. What time are you thinking you'll be stopping at Aratula Mark?

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Fri Oct 16, 2015 2:11 pm

Slug_dub have not thought about what time at Aratula. I would allow 40 mins for breakfast then I have to unload the car. Need to find out the start time first. Will think about this tonight...

MattR · Postby **MattR** » Fri Oct 16, 2015 2:26 pm

Normal start time, if unloading a car would aim to get there around 7:45 or so.

Steampunk · Postby **Steampunk** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:01 pm

[quote="MXO005"]1. Magpie (Paid)
2. ausbuoy
3. slug_dub (Paid)
4. MXO005 (Paid)
5. Steampunk (Paid)
6. Josh Grundy ?
7. JAH (Paid)

MXO005 · Postby **MXO005** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:23 pm

I feel your pain :cry:

Trying to work out how I can afford Lakeside next month.

So is NZmiata definitely out for Saturday?

Still spots open for anyone else interested.

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:35 pm

Aratula to Morgan Park say 60 mins (towing), to arrive by 0745 would have to leave Aratula by 0645. Allow 60 mins for breakfast (ordering/eating) now down to 0545 arrival at Aratula. I need to leave home by 0510, no problems

Time could be save by ordering in advance (not sure of this option) or just coffee.

Let me know who is interested or just be at Aratula by 0645 as this is when we are leaving.