MX5 CLUB OF QLD TRACK DAY 21 MAY 2012

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:59 am

CTP DONE
Track fee paid
Plane flights booked
AASA license to be applied for
Car - will have sparco and harness installed. As well as serviced prior to 21 May
Driver - needs helmet, cotton clothes and skill (I expect to have all bar the last by the day)

What time does the day finish?

zero00 · Postby **zero00** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:31 am

Magpie

Last run is usually around 4pm on the day - it gets dark here now by 5.30pm!!

Went and watched the 'Sprints' at Lakeside yesterday, quite a bit of action and some very impressive times posted. Not bad seeing 'twin' Subaru Libertys both sub 60 secs and also a tremendous run by Matt [justabitrusty] in his NB dropping to an awesome 1.02.85!!! Well done Matt

Also good to meet up with Doug [red NA Burpengary] and Eugene [Black NA Maleny]. It was Eugene's first run in the NA8 and he managed to get into the 69's at his first attempt!! Hope to see both guys at QR in 3 weeks

Also, first time i've seen a car come down towards 'Hungry' with smoke and flames billowing from the engine!! Mitsubishi Evo and lucky they managed to get it out pretty quick with no damage!! That same car also managed a 55+ during morning practice!! :roll:

zero00 · Postby **zero00** » Wed May 02, 2012 11:19 am

CTP received
Fee paid
Indemnity completed

Bring it on!!

I'm ready!!

Novice1 · Postby **Novice1** » Wed May 02, 2012 11:45 am

Ctp check
Fee paid check
Wheel alignment tuesday half-check
Paperwork completed check.
Helmet, gloves check
Chafing at the bit.
Novice1

zero00 · Postby **zero00** » Wed May 02, 2012 1:05 pm

EVERYONE

If you intend running at QR 21 May could you please indicate to Mark our Compeition Secretary so he has an idea of numbers attending. QR has increased the hire charges over last years fees and he will need an idea of our numbers, so flick him an email on the link below, even if you are not paying until next week or on the day.

compsecmx5@miata.net.au

Thanks

adidistyle · Postby **adidistyle** » Fri May 04, 2012 7:39 pm

Paid up. Keen as.
Hardtop or soft, do you think?

zero00 · Postby **zero00** » Fri May 04, 2012 9:42 pm

adidistyle

Depends how cold it is!! I prefer top down better vision unless it rains! If you take the hardtop you can always take it off, plenty of hands to assist, if I had one thats what I would do

The surface there is new since we last ran QR, mate tells me he had to change all his braking markers!! I'll work it out as I go!!

MINX · Postby **MINX** » Sat May 05, 2012 9:46 am

Roger
Have you compared any pre and post resurface times?
Is the track faster?

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zero00 · Postby **zero00** » Sat May 05, 2012 12:11 pm

MINX

Those I have spoken with say yes it is! Turns 3-4-5 on the 'Clubman' are not as rough as before, I will go check Alex's [Opel Astra] times thru www.motorsportzone.com.au but then pre-resurface he didn't have the KU36's

Others says you have to re-adjust your braking points as well

Looking forward to it!! Just back from coffee down the M1 in the NA, had an elderly guy come up and check the car over, made some very nice comments and asked a lot of questions, then told me he had a Jensen back in Melbourne!!

Another couple from Kingsaroy also checked it over, their son-in-law races an NA up here QLD Championship as well, so a nice morning so far. Now to mow the lawns!! :frown:

zero00 · Postby **zero00** » Sat May 05, 2012 2:41 pm

MINX

I had a look at 'motorsportzone' website for Alex's times [Opel Astra Turbo], there is a definate improvement over 2011 BUT, he now has the 36's and I think a few other mods, more so on the 'Sprint Circuit'

Sprint circuit 2011 1.08.28
Sprint circuit 2012 1.06.53

Clubman circuit 2011 1.10.65
Clubman circuit 2012 1.10.64

Leave it to you to evaluate! Not sure what the weather was like on those days

Steampunk · Postby **Steampunk** » Sat May 05, 2012 4:05 pm

Novice1 wrote:Chomping at the bit.

fixed.... but we get the idea :wink:

rwf · Postby **rwf** » Sat May 05, 2012 7:28 pm

should be there

first hand
track is faster a little just much nicer to drive on then the rollcoaster it was

if i have the funds on the day and the weather is good ill be there

cycling being my lateast hobby has been taking all my money
but has made a big difference when i am on the track as im 10kg lighter now and after 15 laps of qr i still have more in me eg not buggered lol

zero00 · Postby **zero00** » Sat May 05, 2012 8:01 pm

Well done Rob, see ya there!!

Thanks for the answer on QR, MINX was wondering as you no doubt know!

Need milk, time for the NA to get a run

timk · Postby **timk** » Sat May 05, 2012 9:02 pm

Matt & I hope to be there if things go to plan...

zero00 · Postby **zero00** » Sat May 05, 2012 9:07 pm

Saboteur

Great! even if you aren't sure, flick Mark an email so he has an idea of numbers, this one needs 36 to break even, I will see if I can get current numbers and post, but it's looking good as most leave it to the Monday 2 weeks out to pay their entry fee, and then there is always those who decide at the last moment!

compsecmx5@miata.net.au

Just cruised for milk and a coffee to the BP Southbound, damn it was so cold I put the roof up to come home!! :roll: