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Dr.J
02-07-2012, 10:57 AM
It's near that time again...

Track day at the Midvale Speed Dome.
There are up to 20 places available, but I'm ideally looking for 16 -17 drivers.
It will be a full day and will cost $160 including lunch.
It's a short course, so it suits quick accelerating and good handling cars.

It will be an Autokhana/Superkhana style event, which essentially means driving really fast around a series of tight corners and short straights.

It will be a FULL day event, but obviously you can come and go as you please.

You will need your own, or access to the following things;

Licenced & roadworthy car
Helmet
Long sleeve shirt and pants (cotton is best)
Closed in shoes

Your car will be lightly scrutineered before you are allowed to drive it on the track.
Basically, make sure the following things are done;

Battery is secure
Seatbelts lock under tension
Tyres are not completely bald
Loose objects are removed from cabin
Your car is not falling apart
Your car is not leaking vital fluids

Cost is $160 - payable before the day.
Price will include Hot Dogs and drinks for the drivers only.
Spectators are most welcome, but will need to provide their own food and drink.
You will need to bring your own;

Seats/blankets/cushions to sit on during the day.
Sunscreen, just in case
Insect repellent, just in case.
Don't forget your tools, and spares just in case!

There's plenty of room to make a mistake, so rest assured that the worst that will happen is your car might get a little dirty.
It'll be good fun, and it'll be at mostly slower speeds, so drive at the pace that you're most comfortable with. Your times will improve the more you drive.
There's a chance of some professional instruction on the day too.

The money is non-refundable, so if you can't make it, find someone else to take your place.
Make sure your car is reliable, and will last the whole day. The price is the same whether you drive for 1 run or 20.
You may drive someone else's car (with their permission of course!), but that car will need to scrutineered also if it hasn't been already.

Lastly, the track is for everyone who is driving on the day. Each run takes about 1 minute 30 seconds.
Don't dawdle, remember who you're after in the running order, and standstills are for Motorvation.
If you're deemed to be unsafe on the track, you get 1 warning only. After that, no more driving for you.
You will need to let me know via PM or e-mail, if you intend on driving ASAP so that I can advise and pay the venue, and sort out your running order for the day.
Contact me with any questions
Thanks :)

ossie cossie
04-07-2012, 08:16 PM
I May be down to spectate, what would be a good time? when does the action start?

cactus
05-07-2012, 06:52 AM
Will (any of) the tracks include that long back straight that is parallel to tonkin hwy - or when you say short straights, you really mean it haha?

Dr.J
05-07-2012, 07:24 AM
I May be down to spectate, what would be a good time? when does the action start?

Action starts at 9am. You're most welcome to come down to spectate... :)


Will (any of) the tracks include that long back straight that is parallel to tonkin hwy - or when you say short straights, you really mean it haha?

We use the long straight as much as possible. It's parallel to Roe highway, but I know where you mean. :)
The weather will determine the track length, so if it's wet, it'll be short tracks.
During the last event it was wet in the morning, but as it dried out in the afternoon the track length got longer and longer. We'll try to do the same for this event...

cactus
05-07-2012, 08:41 AM
Haha cant believe I said Tonkin - I'll know tonight whether the Q-Banger will be up and running, so will let you know via PM.

Dr.J
05-07-2012, 08:56 AM
Haha cant believe I said Tonkin - I'll know tonight whether the Q-Banger will be up and running, so will let you know via PM.

You have a bit of time to sort your car out.
There are still plenty of spots left...for now... :)

Dr.J
09-07-2012, 10:43 AM
Spots are filling up fast!
If you'd like to drive in this event, you'll need to PM me ASAP to let me know!
If you're planning on coming down just to spectate, then just show up on the day... :)

Dr.J
16-07-2012, 11:41 AM
To everyone who is planning on driving; make sure you download, fill out, and bring this form with you on the day...

http://www.techtoyz.com.au/TrackDayForm.html

Don't forget!

mischief1
23-07-2012, 11:46 PM
Is this full?

Dr.J
24-07-2012, 11:41 PM
At this stage this event is looking pretty full.
PM me if you're still keen and I can put you on the stand-by list if a spot becomes available...

Dr.J
26-07-2012, 12:43 PM
The Speed Dome is on Eddie Barron Drive in Midland.
http://www.whereis.com/wa/midland/eddie-barron-dr#session=MTE= (Here)

Be there at 8:15 sharp!

stefan
26-07-2012, 05:41 PM
How long does the event go for? Keen to come have a look

Dr.J
27-07-2012, 02:00 PM
It will be a FULL day event



:)

stefan
27-07-2012, 02:12 PM
Oh right…
Cheers bud :)

Dr.J
28-07-2012, 03:48 PM
Oh right…
Cheers bud :)

Specific times will be 9am - 4pm with an hour for lunch at about 12:30pm.
Make sure you say hello! :)

Fukushima
29-07-2012, 10:08 AM
Hmm. Run a 29.50 first up. Put foot down and run a 30.5

I'm at that point where I have to decide between trying to be quick or trying to make a lot of smoke :D

MrSparkle
29-07-2012, 05:22 PM
He chose smoke just FYI :)

Dr.J
30-07-2012, 11:31 AM
Just going through the times and results from yesterday's event now.
There are some surprising results!
File download details shortly...

Dr.J
30-07-2012, 01:08 PM
The Times spreadsheet is now available for download...

http://www.techtoyz.com.au/TimeResults29July2012.html

Dr.J
08-08-2012, 11:05 PM
A few vids from the day...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2Vh8NzMc7o&feature=plcp

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DVnZsDmGkA&feature=plcp

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHvygf5K4Ks&feature=plcp

Dr.J
26-09-2012, 07:44 PM
Came across some footage of the last track Day on the 29th of July, so I made a video of it...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8L3LHoKezM