2017 Supercruise Dates + New Collie track!

[Brockas]

These are the indicative dates for the 2017 Supercruises:
7th Jan
13th May
5th August


In other exciting news, I've just spoken to MSW who have confirmed that a track extension is occurring at the motorplex, taking advantage of the hillclimb section that already exists. They have secured and received funding already for this extension and construction should start sometime in January.

The extension will run through onto existing track which is currently used for the hillclimb just after turn 2 and tie back into the track just after turn 5.

From what I can tell this is how it will look, but naturally this is just an estimate at the moment based on the existing infrastructure down there:
http://i.imgur.com/LJ5U8He.png

Exciting!

[adrenalin]

Looks like longer straights for skids \ dragging.

[Bunyip]

Fuck yeah, that will be awesome when it gets built.

[monk_13]

Thats fucking awesome! Now I just need a working car.

Who's going to break the news to our favorite WASCC idiots?

[Buckets]

Deeeeeeeeeeeeeluxe.

[Sensible]

These are the indicative dates for the 2017 Supercruises:
7th Jan
13th May
5th August
28th Oct


In other exciting news, I've just spoken to MSW who have confirmed that a track extension is occurring at the motorplex, taking advantage of the hillclimb section that already exists. They have secured and received funding already for this extension and construction should start sometime in January.

The extension will run through onto existing track which is currently used for the hillclimb just after turn 2 and tie back into the track just after turn 5.

From what I can tell this is how it will look, but naturally this is just an estimate at the moment based on the existing infrastructure down there:
http://i.imgur.com/LJ5U8He.png

Exciting!

Will need quite a bit of work to be safe and fast,

The section where the extension starts it starts is very narrow and bumpy and both concrete and bitumen,
Left hander is downhill and off camber also very narrow and bumpy until you turn left to go back up the hill,
The straight is good quality, fairly new and wide bitumen,
The 90 degree left is tighter than it looks and is off camber and down hil and then that back straight will be stupid fast

[Brockas]

Will need quite a bit of work to be safe and fast
All good, the funding exists to get it done. Funny actually, as the catch-cry of the negative nancys within another motorsport organisation has been "the government has no money".

Clearly they do.

[TJ]

Will need quite a bit of work to be safe and fast,

The section where the extension starts it starts is very narrow and bumpy and both concrete and bitumen,
Left hander is downhill and off camber also very narrow and bumpy until you turn left to go back up the hill,
The straight is good quality, fairly new and wide bitumen,
The 90 degree left is tighter than it looks and is off camber and down hil and then that back straight will be stupid fast

I just assumed given it is 2016 they were going to yolo it and hope for the best

[MrSparkle]

Its not as simple as "no money" MSW were awarded a stack of money a while back (years back) to improve the drag strip. When they decided they wanted to extend the track instead they were not allowed to use that money as it had been allocated specifically for a drag strip however it was just sitting there. I'm guessing its taken this long to get the funding released for use on the track instead of the drag strip.

[Buckets]

A bit like WASCC has a pile of government cash locked away and a pile more committed in principle to develop the facility once they got on with doing the things the Government has "encouraged" them to do...

I suspect it will be some time before that happens. At least someone's had a win.

[Yakky Bear]

oooooo yes, transbrakes gonna get a good workout now 😁

[adrenalin]

Is it just me or does the track kind of have the shape of a dick and balls ?

[R3N]

Meh... Old news

[Fukushima]

Read one post and thought "negative Nancy"

Next post brockas uses those exact words :D


So very keen for January skids.

[Greg Rust]

This is awesome news. You Beauty.

[ED40]

How good is this.

[DISTRBD]

In other exciting news, I've just spoken to MSW who have confirmed that a track extension is occurring at the motorplex,

Exciting!


When we had a drag meeting about 6yrs ago we heard the " we are extending the track next year " line along with the " we have the funding to do the drag strip " , look how awesome that drag strip is now :/

[S85FI]

Its not as simple as "no money" MSW were awarded a stack of money a while back (years back) to improve the drag strip. When they decided they wanted to extend the track instead they were not allowed to use that money as it had been allocated specifically for a drag strip however it was just sitting there. I'm guessing its taken this long to get the funding released for use on the track instead of the drag strip.


A bit like WASCC has a pile of government cash locked away and a pile more committed in principle to develop the facility once they got on with doing the things the Government has "encouraged" them to do...

I suspect it will be some time before that happens. At least someone's had a win.

It never ceases to amaze me how quickly people blame the government for no funding. You develop a project, define the definition of the project and how it will be constructed. Obtain approvals from all relevant stakeholders including private or third party land holders.

The money sits there until you tick all the boxes. Anyone that's ever got a home loan goes through the same hurdle. Does the bank lend the money if one box isn't ticked?

[Sciflyer]

Interesting about the drag strip, the plans for it mustve been pretty significant for that same money to stretch to such a major extension of the track!

Either way good on them, they deserve to start getting more events and a higher profile there because of this, and anyone who whinges about the distance from Perth needs to stfu and be thankful this is happening at all

[thommo]

Sweet Im off work for the 13th May, 5th August & 28th Oct events! plenty of time to find some mods

[Bunyip]

Let me know when you go down Thommo I'll be keen to come for a lap.

[DISTRBD]

Interesting about the drag strip, the plans for it mustve been pretty significant for that same money

Victor Bray had sent a letter saying he would bring Slamfest if the track was up to standards , that's how far back it goes :/

[Sensible]

Read one post and thought "negative Nancy"

If you are refering to my post, then you are way off the mark

I was highlighting what the track can deliver.

I have been competing at the motorplex since the day it opened 15+ years ago and it was the days of when the main straight ran through the now pits passing the carbays with cars parked in them.

Collie is one of the favourite places I compete at and will alway support the the guys down there

[Brockas]

When we had a drag meeting about 6yrs ago we heard the " we are extending the track next year " line along with the " we have the funding to do the drag strip " , look how awesome that drag strip is now :/
Yup, had heard whispers about track extensions and ignored based on this. Difference is now, we're being advised that construction is starting in a month and as such we may need to move one of our dates.


Interesting about the drag strip, the plans for it mustve been pretty significant for that same money to stretch to such a major extension of the track!
I think the key is the fact that they only need to 'build' a very small section of new racetrack to join up the rear section. No way $1.1M would have covered a significant upgrade without that existing portion of road.

[urabus]

Would be mint if they made the straight at the bottom of the picture into a f$&k off sweeper with a few apexes that tightens at the end. Would sort the lesbians out.

[Turboesky]

I am really glad you are continuing on with these events. Still the best bang for buck event in WA.

If you guys are open for suggestions to improve the event, Would you consider after the cruise session doing 5 laps instead of three?

[djr81]

Would be mint if they made the straight at the bottom of the picture into a f$&k off sweeper with a few apexes that tightens at the end. Would sort the lesbians out.
Be great if they could find the means and permits to make at least one turn epic. Was it the F1 track in Turkey that had four apexes on one corner?

[heavyduty1340]

I am really glad you are continuing on with these events. Still the best bang for buck event in WA.

If you guys are open for suggestions to improve the event, Would you consider after the cruise session doing 5 laps instead of three?

I asked this qu 6 months ago but the reasoning was that a lot of peoples brakes weren't up to it.

Will Harry's Lap Timer work with altered track?

[urabus]

Be great if they could find the means and permits to make at least one turn epic. Was it the F1 track in Turkey that had four apexes on one corner?

I think so and that is the one i was referring to but i didnt have the energy to google it and make sure i was right before referencing it.....

Brendon

[Turboesky]

I asked this qu 6 months ago but the reasoning was that a lot of peoples brakes weren't up to it.

Will Harry's Lap Timer work with altered track?

Fair enough.
I probably should focus on not destroying shit so i actually make it to the arvo session.

If harrys is like racechrono it will probably rely on a few people to upload the new track.

[S133LTR]

Fuk your dates Brockas >:(

[Shnoog]

Princess. lol

[Greg Rust]

I look at that upgrade and it gives me a chubby. Going to need a bit more brakes as the terminal into the Esess will be a fair bit higher.

Bring it on.

[Sciflyer]

I think the key is the fact that they only need to 'build' a very small section of new racetrack to join up the rear section. No way $1.1M would have covered a significant upgrade without that existing portion of road.

Absolutely but i agree with Sensible, even if the straight sections are close to useable, there is a significant amount of earthworks modifying and resurfacing to make the loop section and the corners acceptable as a track, and even then you still need to clear large areas of bush to make sand traps, barriers, etc. If thats the budget theyve got they'll certainly need it

[S85FI]

Absolutely but i agree with Sensible, even if the straight sections are close to useable, there is a significant amount of earthworks modifying and resurfacing to make the loop section and the corners acceptable as a track, and even then you still need to clear large areas of bush to make sand traps, barriers, etc. If thats the budget theyve got they'll certainly need it

I've seen environmental studies cost anywhere from 10k to 400k. If i was Collie track management I'd check every tree/hole and bit of Bush of fauna and flaura . If there is something living there that could perhaps need a new home do it now before the environmentals get in....:)

[Nugs]

I've seen environmental studies cost anywhere from 10k to 400k. If i was Collie track management I'd check every tree/hole and bit of Bush of fauna and flaura . If there is something living there that could perhaps need a new home do it now before the environmentals get in....:)
Fucking cockatoos and banksia woodland.

[heavyduty1340]

Im Ian. I like stuff.

[S85FI]

This is a quote of me liking stuff.

Just quietly..... these types of favours should be kept on the quiet...and let it self take care of problems :)

[HotAe92]

There's about 7ha of bush in the proposed 'infield' - wonder how much they're planning to clear? That would chew up a few $10,XXX in itself.

[Fukushima]

Keep the bush. Tribute to nurburgring

[heavyduty1340]

Well let's delete post eh mods.

[Sensible]

Guessing if they are starting works all the Enviro stuff is all finalised

[Buckets]

I'm pretty nifty with a D11.

Happy to volunteer my time to fuck off anything the hippies wish to get emotional about and then accidentally cause a small scrubfire where I've pushed up the topsoil...

Fuck envirohippies, get the dozers in and get going.

[Brockas]

Well let's delete post eh mods.

(Y)

[Darkside]

Surely there are plenty of yolo fifos sitting round with their thumbs up their arses keen to drive some dozers? and its always easier to ask forgiveness than permission. :) Just ask Len Buckridge (RIP)

[DISTRBD]

Yup, had heard whispers about track extensions and ignored based on this. Difference is now, we're being advised that construction is starting in a month and as such we may need to move one of our dates.

WOW they going to start over Christmas break , allow a change of date for the first 2 :)

[DISTRBD]

Spoke to Jay yesterday about these new extensions and every one laughed and he answered with " possibly by 2024 " .... So MSW must be on the crack again :P

[Sensible]

Spoke to Jay yesterday about these new extensions and every one laughed and he answered with " possibly by 2024 " .... So MSW must be on the crack again :P

Any mention on the new manager?

Steve Pitts got the ass from the committee and Terry Massara took over and the new track manger is to be announced soonish

[DISTRBD]

Any mention on the new manager?

Steve Pitts got the ass from the committee and Terry Massara took over and the new track manger is to be announced soonish

Need a care taker there mor then any thing , place is looking like it did back in 1998 :P

[DanWA]

Need a care taker there mor then any thing , place is looking like it did back in 1998 :P

Was getting much better until Jason resigned

Then BAM time warp

[Sensible]

Was getting much better until Jason was pushed out by Steve Pitts

Then BAM time warp

Fixed for truth

[DanWA]

Fixed for truth

Last i checked he resigned and didn't get sacked

Obviously a bit of ol' chinese whispers/hearsay/witch hunting behind the scenes

http://i68.tinypic.com/bja179.jpg

Oh well, either way hope a new Caretaker/Manager can get it up to scratch and not resign

[DISTRBD]

Last i checked he resigned and didn't get sacked

I did hear Pitts was being a cock so Jason left before he was sacked , either way the place looked shit , full bins , shitters stunk and the nice green grass is now fucked :/ .. Also cheers for the skid wheels yesterday , boys next door are on tyre watch so I can do a better skid next event ...

[DanWA]

I did hear Pitts was being a cock so Jason left before he was sacked , either way the place looked shit , full bins , shitters stunk and the nice green grass is now fucked :/ .. Also cheers for the skid wheels yesterday , boys next door are on tyre watch so I can do a better skid next event ...

Much disappoint on the Turn 1 grass to, i spent a solid few weekends (free voly for msw) restoring that before Jason arrived and he took it next level and looked after it really well, now it is fucked :(

More aircon'd 34 skids to be had!!

[MrSparkle]

I heard a rumour he might come back now that whoever was bothering him has moved on. Just to add to the rumour mill.

[Sensible]

I heard a rumour he might come back now that whoever was bothering him has moved on. Just to add to the rumour mill.

I have been speaking to Jas over the last two weeks, nothing confirmed yet but looking very likely that he will be back to sort out all the mess

I think it all still needs to be approved at committee level but Terry Massara (Coalcliff plant hire) who is the new chairman is behind the idea

[31-EVO]

why do good things need to be fucked by politics and bullshit

[DISTRBD]

More aircon'd 34 skids to be had!!

Yes , need to put a condenser on as it was getting fucking hot .. ALM day is not far away really LOL

[Sensible]

Collie Motorsports group have just released a updated layout map for the extension on FB,

IMO it is a much better layout that is more flowing now that the have taken the 'Carousel' out of the layout and should be a lot more achievable cost wise with it removed as this is where most of the earthworks were required.

I have shared it on the WA Trackdays page for those that cannot see it on the Collie page

[Brockas]

Agreed, much happier with their proposal than the concept we did. Really looking forward to seeing how this progresses.

[Brockas]

I feel like this is a good time to reiterate the WASCC old-boys club catch cry "the government has no money".

Despite all the skepticism and negativity from the pessimists, things seem to be progressing nicely.

http://i.imgur.com/WPOy3n2.png

[XT43]

any pics of the layout?

[Darkside]

Borrowed from Collie Motorsports Group FB page... Hats off to all those making this happen. Given there is a reasonable base road there already, seems a cost effective way to significantly extend track.

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16143105_142742699564311_5430408856758170412_n.jpg ?oh=2c94e868a3d85378741a472d4399ece6&oe=59459748

[summoner]

Always nice to see these things progressing in the right direction. Now if only WASCC could do the same with Barbagello.

[200MPH]

If only WASCC were in a marginal electorate, like, say, Collie...

[beatle]

So the track now properly looks like a cock, it has balls to go with it.

[Sensible]

If only WASCC were in a marginal electorate, like, say, Collie...

Was going suggest this but in fear of getting flamed and being called a Wascc sympathiser I left it alone,

The original track extension for Collie is being completed with money in the bank from the the drag strip that never happened, both the Albany and Collie extras are reliant on the Lib/Nats winning the election and they will be funded with the RR money which is money that Perth cannot access thanks to Barnett buying the last election and promising a big percent of the mining dollars to the country

Thanks for taking the hit Julian :)

[200MPH]

Yeah, well not like I care, seeing as I'm out of the racing game pretty much for a while now. Gee saying that makes me unhappy, and I was so happy I finally got my car running again today (on stands at least). I'm too old and grumpy now anyways to worry about flames...

Back OT. Layout looks good, keen to see it happen. They can spend all my tax dollars on as many tracks as there be pork barrelling. Albany, Collie or W'roo. All good for mine!
Better than the usual practice of them spending it on something like 'land rights for gay whales' or whatever... Nice to be a minority group (car idiots) that is getting some public money loving occassionaly, assuming it goes through that is.

Anyways, off to bed. Gotta get up early, scrape off 6 months of dust from the car, shoo out all the spiders/mice etc, drop it off axle stands and daily it to work to see if it is all happy before RW scruitiny.

Tomorrows commute kids it brought to you by the letters G & T plus the numbers 4 and 0.

[DISTRBD]

I will put $100 on that extension not happening for quite some time :)

[rgvlee]

I will put $100 on that extension not happening for quite some time :)

Who will that be made out to? :)