2007 Queensland Challenge

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2007 Queensland Challenge

Postby Ted » Sat Jun 23, 2007 9:37 pm

The 2007 Allstar Tuning Systems Queensland Challenge will be run on July 28. Again, starting at Queensland Raceway early in the morning, and hopefully finishing at Brisbane's other premier racing circuit that afternoon. With some luck, supp regs will be out next week.

Due to limited timespace available at some venues, entries will be limited to 60 this year so get those entries in early. And as a round of the MX5 Challenge, I expect to see a few MX5s battling with all the others.

In initial planning, we were hoping to have 10 speed sub events. But logistical impossibilities have pushed us back to 8, if all goes well. Here's hoping.

We got out on the road today, and the course is plotted. I am actually really pleased with this year's event. In some senses it is more compact that previous years, but still running over 300kms for the day. Definitely a driver's event this year, even the navigation stages feature some of the best driving roads around.

Here are some teasers, showing a very wet SE Qld.
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Postby mickfred » Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:38 pm

mmmm Charade
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Postby lowmiata » Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:46 pm

mmm nice wheels!
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Postby Ted » Tue Jun 26, 2007 3:46 pm

I have to admit that I didn't expect the posts in the thread to be from you 2! Freddo - Is it still mmm if I told you your car is quicker? And I made the wheels even lighter Ryan!

For the Qld'ers, even if you are not looking to enter, this event is always on the lookout for volunteers. We need quite a few to make this event run. If you can spare some time that day, please let me know.
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Postby lowmiata » Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:51 pm

Ted wrote:I have to admit that I didn't expect the posts in the thread to be from you 2! Freddo - Is it still mmm if I told you your car is quicker? And I made the wheels even lighter Ryan!

For the Qld'ers, even if you are not looking to enter, this event is always on the lookout for volunteers. We need quite a few to make this event run. If you can spare some time that day, please let me know.



I might be able to lug some stuff around for you in the oiler!
will have to check with social director as i think I will be on house duties then! only two or three weeks to go!!
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Postby Boags » Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:27 pm

Are they the \"Pearly Gates\" you're parked in front of? I think I can see heaven in the background... 8) :twisted:
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Postby Abyss » Thu Jun 28, 2007 12:49 am

Certainly are, see the privileges you get when you do these events!
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Postby Ted » Thu Jun 28, 2007 9:56 am

Don't start praying to me (yet), I still have about a dozen hoops to jump through. The big thing in our favour is that when we were there in March, they did use that as a noise testing chance, and we were quiet enough. Now I need to work on a workable format, and safety plans....

On the plus side, we completed the fixes to the supp regs and entry form last night. I tell ya, its no fun having to work out each time if there is something new from CAMS! Hope to have these released on Monday after getting final approval.

Ryan - thanks for the offer. But if you are short of weekends, best you save them for work that benefits only me :) Yell when you want the truckloads of wet stuff for your place.
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Postby BiX » Fri Jun 29, 2007 9:37 am

Looks good Ted, Lucky iam going with John and not running the bug at lakeside is noise is an issue!!

If you know of anybody wanting a nav, i know somebody who is looking for a ride to.....

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Postby Ted » Fri Jun 29, 2007 9:55 am

Are you assuming you will make it to full rpm at Lakeside Drew? Lets just let you get through next weekend first, you are a brave man.

Sure thing Drew, I do know of a few actually, and a few navs. Lets just add them to the fold.
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Postby BiX » Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:23 am

The engine is louder than the old one... :shock:

What are you implying? we will be fine, its only a short rally next weekend.
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Postby Adam_NAclubman » Fri Jun 29, 2007 1:57 pm

That little red Charade has logged a LOT of laps around Lakeside
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Postby Ted » Fri Jun 29, 2007 4:26 pm

Drew - I hope that Typhoon has a big roll cage, those roads are nice and fast.

Adam - Both car and driver have had a long disassociation from that circuit. I will follow your advice and just let the car do its thing then.

BTW all looks good, supp regs and entry form should be up on the website soon.
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Postby BiX » Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:33 pm

Some of the stages near Kilcoy have over 1km of straights with jsut a few 8's of faster thrown in..... :shock:

After rally tassie, nothing is scary!!
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Postby mightyboy » Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:45 am

Forgive my ignorance, but could someone please explain what actually happens with this event?
Ie is it a street sprint, targa, road rally or something more low key?

I must say the roads look great :)
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