Lakeside Sprint 14th Sept

Custardtart · Postby **Custardtart** » Mon Sep 03, 2018 8:51 am

I’m going to this Lakeside Sprint organised by the BMW club Qld. Having done a few they’re usually well organised and you can hire your transponder on the day.

https://www.bmwcq.com.au/event-2839345

Post here if any other MX5’s are going?

Red_Bullet · Postby **Red_Bullet** » Fri Sep 07, 2018 9:38 pm

Me, I'm going.

Custardtart · Postby **Custardtart** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 11:58 am

Red_Bullet wrote:Me, I'm going.

I'll see you there. I know at least one other MX5 will be there, a certain black NA8 Clubman. Should be a good day.

Red_Bullet · Postby **Red_Bullet** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 12:01 pm

Ah yes, the "Black" one.

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 2:21 pm

I am hoping to get out for a quick look - can't run.

JestingPluto808 · Postby **JestingPluto808** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 4:32 pm

Reckon i'd like to pop in to say hello early in afternoon session but also cant run. Dont want to take on Lakeside sans roll bar. I survived QR on Monday but would like the added "protection" after a couple of hairy pushes past my ability. Have fun guys!

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 5:38 pm

JestingPluto808 wrote:...but would like the added "protection" after a couple of hairy pushes past my ability.

You simply don't do that at Lakeside...with or without ROPS. Correct lines and creeping up on it are the order of the day.

Custardtart · Postby **Custardtart** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 6:29 pm

JBT wrote:
JestingPluto808 wrote:...but would like the added "protection" after a couple of hairy pushes past my ability.

You simply don't do that at Lakeside...with or without ROPS. Correct lines and creeping up on it are the order of the day.

Yeah, it's an awesome track for a little one isn't it?

Hopefully you guys can get onto the tarmac soon, will keep an eye out and say hello - you can't miss me...I have very green wheels :mrgreen:

JestingPluto808 · Postby **JestingPluto808** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 7:45 pm

JBT wrote:
JestingPluto808 wrote:...but would like the added "protection" after a couple of hairy pushes past my ability.

You simply don't do that at Lakeside...with or without ROPS. Correct lines and creeping up on it are the order of the day.

Yes. That makes a lot of sense. What are those correct lines again? ;-)

JestingPluto808 · Postby **JestingPluto808** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 7:47 pm

Custardtart wrote:
JBT wrote:
JestingPluto808 wrote:...but would like the added "protection" after a couple of hairy pushes past my ability.

You simply don't do that at Lakeside...with or without ROPS. Correct lines and creeping up on it are the order of the day.

Yeah, it's an awesome track for a little one isn't it?

Hopefully you guys can get onto the tarmac soon, will keep an eye out and say hello - you can't miss me...I have very green wheels

I know the one! Cheers Rick

Red_Bullet · Postby **Red_Bullet** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 8:01 pm

I'll be there in a BMW and taking it very easy.

Red_Bullet · Postby **Red_Bullet** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 8:12 pm

JBT wrote:
JestingPluto808 wrote:...but would like the added "protection" after a couple of hairy pushes past my ability.

You simply don't do that at Lakeside...with or without ROPS. Correct lines and creeping up on it are the order of the day.

Yes, you don't ever over do it at Lakeside. Then you will have a great time, it's a fantastic piece of road. Very challenging and enjoyable. Actually I find it's less stressful than QR because you make the Lakeside mental adjustment and simply decide to not really push it too hard.

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 7:16 pm

Have a good day you guys? Feedback on the BMW Club FB page all seems positive.

Custardtart · Postby **Custardtart** » Sat Sep 15, 2018 7:22 am

Great day, love the social aspect of these days. I only ran the morning as I had an electrical issue but a whole bunch of drivers helped out to trace the fault. Good to see Jesting again and see you on track soon.
I'll post some in car vid but my Garmin Virb doesn't have exposure adjustment so it's a bit sh*t.