MX-5 Club of QLD - Track Day Morgan Park 19th March 2016

Vat · Postby **Vat** » Mon Mar 07, 2016 9:49 am

Hopefully people are getting their entries into Adam and making their payments.

Just checked the fuel situation - Caltex's website shows two servos in Warwick that sell 98, and it looks like the United at Warwick sells E85 for those of us with an ethanol inclination.

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:23 am

I can confirm that the United sells E85, however it is a good idea to ring first and check if it is in stock.

ausbuoy · Postby **ausbuoy** » Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:38 am

Last time I drove through they did NOT have stock, and wasn't sure of when/if they would:( It's seems a state of flux. Toowoomba has at least one s/stn that doeshave E-85 though:)

gslender · Postby **gslender** » Tue Mar 08, 2016 8:57 am

Just checked over the car and found a minor crack on the windscreen far left side (2 cm long, not easily seen by the driver) - so looking to gain clarrification from the course scuitineer about how strict they are on that rule. If the position is "any crack whatsoever and you can't race", then I won't be going. Just don't have time nor the desire to rush a windscreen replacement

Cal · Postby **Cal** » Tue Mar 08, 2016 9:45 am

Are you insured with Shannons? You get a free windscreen replacement every year. Had O'Briens come out a number of times. Always a great job.

RileyR · Postby **RileyR** » Tue Mar 08, 2016 11:36 am

I so wish I could come to this

Is there another later in the year?

adidistyle · Postby **adidistyle** » Tue Mar 08, 2016 2:33 pm

There is another multi-club event in July.
MX5CQ's direct involvement in future Morgan Park events will be affected by the success or otherwise of this event.

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Tue Mar 08, 2016 3:28 pm

Lets make this a success then!

Red_Bullet · Postby **Red_Bullet** » Tue Mar 08, 2016 6:00 pm

I'm in.

The American · Postby **The American** » Tue Mar 08, 2016 7:55 pm

I can't make it, but I can vouch for this being an awesome track. The combined day with the Porsche people will be particularly fun - mx5 vs Porsche should result in some fun rivalry

Vat · Postby **Vat** » Tue Mar 08, 2016 9:04 pm

The American wrote:I can't make it, but I can vouch for this being an awesome track. The combined day with the Porsche people will be particularly fun - mx5 vs Porsche should result in some fun rivalry

Must admit I'm looking forward to some of the machinery the Porsche club will be running. First time there, though, don't think times will be anything special, just want to focus on learning the place and enjoying the car.

zero00 · Postby **zero00** » Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:01 pm

I will just find a shady spot and sit back and watch - unfortunately I can't be out in the sun

Maybe leaving Friday and get a motel overnight

gslender · Postby **gslender** » Wed Mar 09, 2016 7:42 pm

gslender wrote:Just checked over the car and found a minor crack on the windscreen far left side (2 cm long, not easily seen by the driver) - so looking to gain clarrification from the course scuitineer about how strict they are on that rule. If the position is "any crack whatsoever and you can't race", then I won't be going. Just don't have time nor the desire to rush a windscreen replacement

I've been able to chase down a fair price for the replacement windscreen - and should be able to have it fixed before the weekend, so I'm good to go... so hopefully that's the last of the issues. The small number of other CAMS events I've been to never seemed to have a strong focus on course scuitineering, but you never know. Too far to go and find out that they won't let you run.

G

zero00 · Postby **zero00** » Wed Mar 09, 2016 9:35 pm

gslender wrote:
gslender wrote:Just checked over the car and found a minor crack on the windscreen far left side (2 cm long, not easily seen by the driver) - so looking to gain clarrification from the course scuitineer about how strict they are on that rule. If the position is "any crack whatsoever and you can't race", then I won't be going. Just don't have time nor the desire to rush a windscreen replacement

I've been able to chase down a fair price for the replacement windscreen - and should be able to have it fixed before the weekend, so I'm good to go... so hopefully that's the last of the issues. The small number of other CAMS events I've been to never seemed to have a strong focus on course scuitineering, but you never know. Too far to go and find out that they won't let you run.

G

Had that crack appeared after your first run would they stop you running for the rest of the day? I doubt it but agree with what you have done

ndragun · Postby **ndragun** » Thu Mar 10, 2016 11:34 am

Really disappointed - but I've had to move back to a 'maybe' - I'm fighting a work commitment at the moment and may still be able to manage the day, but may not.
So I've held off sorting out my entry until I can confirm it. Thankfully I can just duck over to Milton to sort out the CAMS requirement on the spot once I know.

Real shame, since I want to contribute to making Morgan Park work. Easily the best track 'local' to us.