The Racewars Albany 2020 Thread

[dmanvan]

With entries opening soon ..... it is time to #stepyourgameup

Are entered/entering or need other relevant info and get lost on or not on FB then a couple that still use this will keep you updated..

This just in ... (as I was looking for the countdown clock on the website and making sure I was going to be in front of a computer at 1800 today.... )

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From RW20 FB page /

#RW20 Competitor Announcement.

Racewars 2020 is pleased to announce it has just agreed to revised insurance terms with a more competitive provider which will allow us to continue to deliver our event to the standard you've come to expect from us.

As part of this agreement we will be revising two sections of the #RW20 Event Regulations. We will be publishing these revisions on Thursday 12th and as such we will delay the Official Launch until September 20th to allow for competitors to re-read the documents and understand how these changes may impact them.

The changes are limited to some additional clarifying statements to the Driver & Vehicle Safety Standards. It will make it easier for you to understand your requirements and help ensure you can prepare to go racing with the best possible safety gear at your disposal.

So while we appreciate this delay will frustrate some we hope you'll understand we are doing what we can to help ensure you can #stepyourgameup safely, sustainably and socially responsibly.

We thank you for your patience and understanding.

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So get ready to read up on the 12th then stump up on the 20th


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[Oversteer]

Interesting ...

[Socrates]

Have the regs been posted, cause the website ones still say v1 and entries are meant to open tomorrow.

[dmanvan]

Have the regs been posted, cause the website ones still say v1 and entries are meant to open tomorrow. pretty sure not.... nothing on FB and the link on racewars site still says v1.0 ....

[munt]

Well its open, wasn't expecting it since no communication on the new regs being released... hopefully didn't miss out on vmax :|

[dmanvan]

bugger.... only just saw this half an hour ago.... got entries in hopefully,,,,,

so much for update regs and updating via FB before going live.

but can confirm money taken.... fingers crossed on the vMax

[200MPH]

bugger.... only just saw this half an hour ago.... got entries in hopefully,,,,,

so much for update regs and updating via FB before going live.

but can confirm money taken.... fingers crossed on the vMax

You'd better do VMax properly this year - time to find out what it will finally do over the 1000m after all these years! Don't wanna hear no excuses. Seeing as I'll be spectating, I'm running my mouth instead, starting now, obviously...

[dmanvan]

You'd better do VMax properly this year - time to find out what it will finally do over the 1000m after all these years! Don't wanna hear no excuses. Seeing as I'll be spectating, I'm running my mouth instead, starting now, obviously...

rev limit will be raised ... we know from RW19 that backyard high school spec gaffa tape mods gets some gains....... gutted the golden ticket didnt even get a proper workout..... off to find moooore boost 1 more pulley to go....


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[Socrates]

Any updates on how sales are going?

No posts on their FB for 2 weeks either

[Damo 69]

They are focusing on the post event documentary called “Racewars Feel the Fyre”

[dmanvan]

Any updates on how sales are going?

No posts on their FB for 2 weeks either i think there are numbers on entry but in previous years hadn't been able to crack their system,,, as I am pretty sure it didn't start at #1,. as there must be a whole lot reserved for sponsors, as well as ones set aside for platinum...

If a few of us put date time entered and the number that was in email.. we may be able to get Damo to do a spreadsheet......

[DISTRBD]

If a few of us put date time entered and the number that was in email.. we may be able to get Damo to do a spreadsheet......

Mate put his entry in for Vmax Friday about 8pm , R33 gts-t ..

[dmanvan]

Mate put his entry in for Vmax Friday about 8pm , R33 gts-t ..

On my confirmation email

Friday 20/09/19
20:03 RWCOM_280
20:08 RWCOM_282

5mins 3 competitors .....

So find out his time and #...

I would expect it to be slower than usual given no 'official post ' about it being live... grab a mates Wallet and check what number is current.....lol......

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[dmanvan]

Mate put his entry in for Vmax Friday about 8pm , R33 gts-t ..

any luck on his competitor communication number....?

Also surely there is more that a handful currently entered.....

[Socrates]

They posted about it just now on Fb, still same regs on site though.

[dmanvan]

As of this morning //// FaceBook Official.//// for those that were waiting before deciding to enter...

For those that have done already, imagine you were part of the exclusive 'pre-sale' for AL patrons....

"Racewars 2020 entries are open.
#stepyourgameup, head to the Racewars website and sign up today!

#RW20 // #unfinishedbusiness "

http://www.racewars.com.au

dont forget to read the regs, Jai and scruitineering crew don't cater to muppets who can't read........

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[Denver]

I’ll be sprinting the whale up the hill again.

On some tyres that have grip this time.

[dmanvan]

********** FB update //

Racewars 2020 Entry Update.

Runway Racing entries are live and we expect Premium Entries (Platinum Club + VMAX Challenge) to sell out soon.

If you're wanting to run in the 1KM VMAX Challenge or enjoy Platinum privileges don't delay! #stepyourgameup and sign up before they're sold out.

Standard Entries will remain open and Racewars will take expressions of interest from registered #RW20 Standard Entrants to join the wait list for any priority entry allocations that aren't utilized by sponsors or event partners.

Cash Days + Racewars Sprint Entries will open in November and separate announcements will be made shortly regarding those events.


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[dmanvan]

********** FB update //

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Racewars are pleased to announce BTG Mechanical as the Naming Rights Partner for Cash Days 2020!

Not only have Brook & his team at BTG have fielded the winner of both previous events they are also proud locals stepping up to support car culture in their community.

BTG Mechanical Cash Days entries will open in November with Racewars 2020 competitors being given an exclusive pre entry opportunity 1 week ahead of the general public along with discounted sign up!


// some awesome news...........

when we took some non-motorsport friends to RW at the first albany that had cash days.. they loved cashdays and was one of their fav parts of the weekend... with the new viewing areas and how the event has evolved with music, bar, grandstand etc viewing areas the nighttime cash days will be pretty awesome......

[Socrates]

Roll call, anyone else signing up?
Planning to tomorrow myself

[Damo 69]

yep

[dmanvan]

Almost daily updates coming in from the RACEWARS crew via FB........

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We often talk about "The Grassroots" of Motorsport but what does it mean?

To us it's not about your car, or your speeds, it's about your ethos and passion for going racing. In short "It's the vibe!" We go racing for fun, to enjoy our passion for car culture and the relentless pursuit of our own personal goals.

While we are awe struck with the power and performance our top tier entrants develop it doesn't matter to us if you've got 200hp or 2000hp. Everyone is welcome!

Too often we see people shy away from enjoying their car "because it won't be fast enough". If you genuinely believe that you're missing the point. At Racewars 2020 you've got the chance to legally explore what you & your car can do in a legal, safer & off street environment with like minded enthusiasts.

#stepyourgameup and find out what you're capable of, you might end up pleasantly surprised!

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Whilst an Event like Racewars is a great equaliser in terms of rolling starts and how different vehicles not only get their power down but how they differ in their power-bandwidths as well.. It is also a great humbler. Too often on the street when driving a fast car you get so used to the turbo rush or supercharged thrust that you can think that you are in a very quick street car. And within the constraints of the street and the seat of your pants you are...... At RACEWARS only one can be the fastest and only one the quickest.. Not that is a bad thing as #stepyourgameup means you want to try and run again against guys that have beat you in the past and beat them or not lose by as much..... but there really is something about even getting toasted. When your close to the car next to you up to the double tonne and then you get left behind in the top end of the race it really is amazing and definitely beats watching a race go down from the fence-line. So like they say everyone is welcome , enter, pass scruit, turn up...

there really is NOWHERE in AUS where you can run side by side with another performance car over 800m without hoon laws coming to get you .............................................. Something that makes the event truly unique ....


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[dmanvan]

RACEWARS SPRINT UPDATE From RW20 FB ///////

Racewars is pleased to announce that Targa West Events have partnered with us to not just keep the The Racewars Sprint alive for 2020 but to use their wealth of experience and knowledge to help make the event bigger, better and elevate it to the next level.

It wasn't an easy decision for us to hand over The Sprint. However by partnering with Ross & his team we're able to focus all our energy on the Runway Racing side of Racewars 2020 knowing that Targa West will be able grow this event beyond what we could do on our own.

The Racewars Sprint will always remain part of the Racewars weekend, we'll always be part of The Racewars Sprint!

We want to thank the Street Car Racing Association of WA, Confederation of Australian Motor Sport - CAMS & The City of Albany for their help in developing this event and I'm sure all of us are looking forward to the next evolution of the sprint!

We'll still be there at Hybla Tavern on RW Monday ready and rearing to go!

#RW20 // #stepyourgameup // #unfinishedbusiness


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this is great news this years sprint was awesome and not just the road you get to fang it on,,, the location eateries (hybla etal... ) and other sights make this one worth staying an extra night in City of Albany area .......

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[dmanvan]

Get your stories out Gents.....(and Ladies )

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Racewars has been around since 2013 (2012 if you count the lead up to the 1st event) and during that time there's been a hell of a lot of tales that need to be told born off the back of peoples adventures along the #roadtoracewars

So for Racewars 2020 the Racewars Radio crew are going to try something a little bit different and sit down with people to talk about their #RWStories!

Got a tale you think needs telling, get hold of the guys and see if they'll swing their amazing new mobile studio your way for a yarn. (Wait until you see what they've gone and done...)

What could possibly go wrong! 🤷ping♂️

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I am sure there are some good ones....... I know there has been a few shared on this forum over the years throughout the various RW threads........

got a story you care to share... let the #racewarsradio crew know.... or if they aren't that PG./ PC .. put them here......

;)

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[dmanvan]

I know in our household..... the lead up vids between the AU and the Camry were hilarious (especially to young teenage males )..... wonder what they are up to next.......I hope they havent gone all SUPRaserious .......


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Today we bid farewell to #grannypants.

The team at WTFauto have called time on the little Camry that almost kept our AU honest!

While we think we'll miss the banter we're slightly more concerned with what Tristan and the team are doing to their other cars with all the spare time they're not wasting on trying to make a nanna spec Centerlink car park special go fast!

If anyone actually know what they're up to drop the Racewars Radio guys a sneeky PM.

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[heavyduty1340]

Haahah - some bloody good memories.. and a fucked bank account ever since.
I may have been involved in dealing a thrashing out to two young punks at Wyldkatchem back in the early days, then there is stories and piss swilling with Zelko, Damo and a few other crew all whilst sippin Patron. Yep the goat track days were fucking fun

[dmanvan]

RW FB update this time hopefully with some pretty pics ( THanks to TJ's tutorial, I hope he signed up for image hosting kickbacks )..

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We all know that way back in 2012 this photo of the O.G. Racewars runway in Wylie got posted on Antilag.com.

We all know that they went out there after a boozy conversation at The Flying Scotsman about going racing on a runway escalated slightly & those involved drunkenly agreed to look in to it.

What you might not know is that shortly after the runway photo went viral Jon & Brockas were driving back to Perth wondering how they were going to actually run an event! Ever inquisitive about the true capabilities of rental cars Jon took a "shortcut" and got them bogged to the sills for 3+ hours in the middle of nowhere.

Paul being a bit of a princess wouldn't get out of the car because he didn't want to get his shoes dirty and Jon couldn't dig the car out so it wasn't until some farmers came past on their way home that the guys got towed out.

Back on their way $50 lighter for their troubles they got back in to phone reception and saw the mayhem that had erupted in the comments section. It appeared you guys had settled on the events name for them while they were "otherwise occupied"...

You were already calling it Racewars. The name stuck and that's how Australia's largest, fastest and most successful runway racing event got it's name.

That's just one of our #RWstories. There's plenty more and since we don't take ourselves too seriously we're sure there's plenty more to come for ourselves but most importantly for you all as well.

#RW20 #stepyourgameup #unfinishedbusiness

https://i.imgur.com/BjYPLDq.png

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[Tre-Cool]

Did my dad's & brothers entries a couple of weeks ago

Hadn't really made my mind up on entering since I was happy with my 202mph from this year. Since then the car has had injectors replaced (2 were down 10% to the rest & have been in there for 3-4 years), done 2 roll racing events & then gearbox was removed about 3 months ago for dad's car (trans-brake in mine & dont use it) was pushed out to the back yard and sat there ever since.

I had thought about going to haltech setup as well for better boost control, but that's a $4k exercise once you include harness, wideband, dash.




Anyway...
Yesterday a 2nd hand dash come up for sale, so i have picked that up.

Put my own entry in today, If i get enough time in the very least i just need to wire in the existing boot controller to an rpm signal and then setup the avc-r's gear detection & stick with the factory ecu for another year. if i dont go balls deep and replace it with a haltech.

regardless i'll probably do very few runs with mine and see if the 7 year old motor will take 30psi and hold together for sunday morning. Max i've ever ran so far is 24psi.

[dmanvan]

CASH DAYS is making a return.... and personally this was a fun event to watch for our family. The atmosphere of the runway at night is really great and the viewing and everything else the crew now have should make this one really epic.....


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Since our inaugural Cash Days back in 2017 The Amazing South Coast locals have stepped up & claimed it as their own.

It seem based on that previous form the guys (and girls) in The Great Southern know how to get down a street surfaced runway better than the rest of us.

The classes and call outs for BTG Mechanical Cash Days 2020 haven't been set yet so while we want our entrants to make it their event we think it might be time to add a "State of Origin" style vibe to the event and have a Great Southern V The Rest competition on the side?

Let us know what you want to see. Time is running out for your suggestions to help us decide how to set the nights racing up!

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[dmanvan]

With Race Revolution (1/2 Mile event on East Coast) not running this year to low numbers , Temora km event(went bi-annual) it is good to know that across another ditch at a distance of a return drive from Perth to Sydney... Runway type racing is going off.......

and they are getting some fast speeds to boot....

RWD record went from 329km/h in2018 to 347.15 in 2019 (by Supra)
AWD record went from 356 km/h to 360 km/h in 2019 (by R35)

At least one of those should give the 2JZ BOOYS something to aim for instead of themselves for once............. ;) :D ....

And we now know where to send all the Roadbike riders who have these bikes that will do 350 cause they can get 200 in a 1/4 .... they can crowdfund their way to SA and see what they are made of....

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From RW FB update "" The Racewars Radio lads appear to have found another 1000m event held in South Africa of all places. The red dust has us thinking back to Wylie but the 360km/h VMAX has us thinking we can't let the Saffa's top speed beat us at Racewars 2020!

Who's going to step up for Australia and beat the boet's!""

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#stepyourgameup ......................

[Socrates]

Great interview posted, explains why there was no advertising of the entries as well as other cool behind the scenes info

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-tepxx-c2e17e

[Sensible]

Starting listening to the podcast this morning,

So far it’s good, nice to see my shit stirring about Openwheelers get a mention as I’ve known pretty much since day 1 why we aren’t allowed to enter but it has been fun winding up Deiter about it constantly.

I might have a possible option in a rather quick 4wd car but still working on that one and hopefully it is squared away before hillclimb entries open

[dmanvan]

link to some info on RW previous winner and hero car..... ///////


Ever wanted to know more about Eddy Tassone's mental GTO?

Click the link below and find out more about one of the most iconic and truly insane cars that have been part of Racewars.

https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/whichcar/2019/10/17/Misc/vz-gto-drag-4.jpg


Link : HSV GTO ................. (https://www.whichcar.com.au/features/eddy-tassone-hsv-vz-gto-twin-turbo?fbclid=IwAR1B5k39CtSOaMFF_p665SnVhSJYqc4Wv0L UXvdCszNaZHd2_Q5p1GGi6CE)




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[dmanvan]

Dont forget when you guys update your socials or update your cars etc......... use the event # # #

Not only does the event get better year on year but the artwork steps its game up as well cant wait to see the updated cashdays and updated sprint when they are released...

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From RW FB /

Racewars 2020 entries are still open!

Join us in settling some #unfinishedbusiness.

#stepyourgameup // #RW20

https://i.imgur.com/VFnU5P5.jpg

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[Juzza34]

Anyone know the dates the Sprint entry forms will open?

[Tre-Cool]

got all new haltech elite gear for my car now.

no rush to install it yet.

[heavyduty1340]

ok boys and girls - who is doing what to their cars for the coming year?
I just want to get more than 2 fucking runs in....or I'll burn it lol

[Damo 69]

ok boys and girls - who is doing what to their cars for the coming year?
I just want to get more than 2 fucking runs in....or I'll burn it lol

car is currently being unfucked and it will be sent

[DISTRBD]

ok boys and girls - who is doing what to their cars for the coming year?
I just want to get more than 2 fucking runs in....or I'll burn it lol

Barra swap if it don't :P

[heavyduty1340]

Barra swap if it don't :P
Well gotta sort scrutineering out yet....
If it shits the tin this time fuck it I'll go to the dark side..
When you doing scruit????:D

[DISTRBD]

When you doing scruit????:D

Perth only ...

[heavyduty1340]

Perth only ...
I reckon a lot of SW people were told of local scrutineer??
Salty Times

[DISTRBD]

I reckon a lot of SW people were told of local scrutineer??
Salty Times

Yea I have had a few calls asking about it , put a few people off but it is what it is , email Jai for the answers you seek ..

[heavyduty1340]

Yea I have had a few calls asking about it , put a few people off but it is what it is , email Jai for the answers you seek ..

Got his email?
I know I have and a couple of others have as well - messages sent just prior to signing up that there would be SW scrutineering.
For 1 I dont have the time or patience to drag the ute to Perth and back.
On that note, Id be eligible for a refund then.

[The_Senator]

You're Racewars OG Alumuni... Can't have you NOT there!

[Sensible]

Hillclimb entries are now live

https://www.david-smith.com.au/

[dmanvan]

lol/////

this would be the link /

https://www.targaalbanysprint.com.au/

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[Phyber]

Went to enter the sprint tonight but looks like I never got sent my Antilag Motorsport membership pack years ago, so don't have a membership number to list.

Should I just go through the sign up process again (blank email to membership@antilag.com)?

[Sensible]

Antilag Motorsport is dead
No longer a Cams affiliate club, join Mini Car Club or Wa Car Club for the cheapest Cams affiliate memberships

[Phyber]

Cheers, have shot off an email to WACC to get joined up!

[DanWA]

Cheers, have shot off an email to WACC to get joined up!
Collie Motorplex is CAMS Affiliated and now offers $50/year memberships.

[masTers]

Light Car Club of WA is only $55 as well.

[Sensible]

lol/////

this would be the link /

https://www.targaalbanysprint.com.au/

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That link i posted may or may not have been a way into the registration page before it went live to everyone else :P

[200MPH]

Has this sold out as yet? Can open wheelers run? What about bikes...ooops, wrong RW event for that one.

[S133LTR]

I entered the sprint using my ALM membership?? Cams renewed my membership last year with ALM listed as my affiliated club??

[S133LTR]

Scratch that question was able to speak to the cams guys directly. All sorted.

[Evilteddy]

Scratch that question was able to speak to the cams guys directly. All sorted.

BUT... Will you have 5th gear?

[munt]

Anyone know scruit dates?

[TJ]

https://www.facebook.com/253752048079683/posts/2693269867461210/

Fuck yes.

[Crispymk2]

Haven't been to an Albany one before, are there options for rolling out a swag on an oval like the old Wyalkatchem event or is there a particular caravan park most people are staying at?

[Tre-Cool]

cool that 1320 video are coming across. should get plenty of sweet footage

[dmanvan]

Haven't been to an Albany one before, are there options for rolling out a swag on an oval like the old Wyalkatchem event or is there a particular caravan park most people are staying at?

def no wyal style.........

plenty of caravan parks.... private accom (airbnb etc) and reg hotels, apartments etc etc.... just do an albany and surrounds search and see what comes up...

also as MtBarker is the nearest perth side town.. and airport is out of town (by 10km or so) if you were to find somewhere in barker or other surrounding town you are only talking a 20 min drive at 110 anyway......

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[dmanvan]

apparently the beast is coming back......

"The 2019 Grand Champion is signed up & set to return.

Australia's fastest street car.
351.43km/h in 16.521 seconds over 1km.
And that was just a test run.

Who's keen to see it step up and attempt to redefine Australian Runway Racing once again?"

https://scontent.fper8-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/82236918_2739363676185162_5735836271557738496_o.jp g?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ohc=BqvGmxaYZw0AX8hh4T7&_nc_ht=scontent.fper8-1.fna&oh=29ba08b9064cc6a2039d56f1d4498b21&oe=5E90C9C5

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[DISTRBD]

Barra 33 goes to Monsta Torque for its tune Saturday , shits starting to come together :D

[Damo 69]

apparently the beast is coming back......

"The 2019 Grand Champion is signed up & set to return.

Australia's fastest street car.
351.43km/h in 16.521 seconds over 1km.
And that was just a test run.

Who's keen to see it step up and attempt to redefine Australian Runway Racing once again?"

https://scontent.fper8-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/82236918_2739363676185162_5735836271557738496_o.jp g?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ohc=BqvGmxaYZw0AX8hh4T7&_nc_ht=scontent.fper8-1.fna&oh=29ba08b9064cc6a2039d56f1d4498b21&oe=5E90C9C5

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I can't wait to see what Ed comes up with, he would have seen that last year and stepped the game up again.

Either way it will be a great battle at the top end of the field this year.

[dmanvan]

I can't wait to see what Ed comes up with, he would have seen that last year and stepped the game up again.

Either way it will be a great battle at the top end of the field this year.


exactly and ..... there is some other notable mentions that haven't been able to put down a good pass in conditions NeedFS and who could count out mr parachute :D and the blue supra .............


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This from FB today .....

"You can't talk about Racewars without talking about Ed Tassone and his GTO.

A Racewars Grand Champion, multiple winner of the Summernats Horsepower Hero's, a record holder across multiple classes over the 1000m & so much more! Yet in spite of all he's achieved across his career building & racing some of Australia's wildest cars he won't rest on his laurels.

Ed's back for 2020. He's got unfinished business to attend to.""

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https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/82086402_2740043899450473_7438889854957518848_o.jp g?_nc_cat=106&_nc_ohc=yVkrRdzBSL0AX__LLm5&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=fbbaac475d8823836fce25e459e6e479&oe=5E9D4C07

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[azzada1]

Interested to see if James brings the green supra back out again, over the 800m he seemed to be giving jose a good run for his money last year. Also counting on peter grey to send it again in the 33R. Although overall I think willall and eddie will be hard to match if the conditions are right.

[heavyduty1340]

How is scrutineering shaping up?
Where does the GTR get inspected?

[DISTRBD]

How is scrutineering shaping up?

Go to bed @ 8pm , get up at 4am and head to perth , get there before every one else and be first car done , load up be home by 4pm ( pray to Allah you don't need to re inspect )

[dmanvan]

If you are a lurker.... man(or woman) up and step up ..... this is hands down one of the most fun you and your friends / family could have at a car event.....


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The first RW300 Club Member.
Australia's first car in to the 200 MPH club over 1000m.
An legendary old war horse of a car with a long, storied history & many tales to tell; will we see ND4SPD back for 2020?

They tell us it's ready, they tell us they've got #unfinishedbusiness to attend to and we say if that's the case then it's time for them to #stepyourgameup and sign up!

Entries are still open for a few more days and like ND4SPD you're still more than welcome to join us.

You know what to do. See you (all) in Albany.

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.... #getonboardbitches

[dmanvan]

unless you are actually at a Beer Fest.......in WA... I'd hazard a guess that you won't get an event where you can partake in a locally brewed beverage that you can enjoy at the event and even take some home.... what a major coup for RW19 looks like to return for 2020... bigger and better.,....

shout a driving mate a 6 pack (cause of course if you are driving it is 0.0% for you.....) RW radio will be handing out vouchers for RWbrew all weekend when you get noticed....(I made that up,,,, but it could be like a poor mans path to a golden ticket... get enough vouchers,,, get a gold one....)..

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Exciting news if you're a fan of delicious Wilson's brews!
The Racewars 2020 Beer has it's brew day booked!
Last years release was an absolute ripper we can't wait to see what the local legends have got in store for 2020!


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last year was HEAD2Head wonder what 2020 will bring.....

[dmanvan]

Hybla....... where to catch a Pint, Pure racing and even some Pork Belly.......

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While the Targa West Events team are hard at work running the The Targa West Racewars Sprint we'll be enjoying what we hope will be another magnificent Monday on The Amazing South Coast at Hybla Tavern.

At this point in the event cycle we're not sure if we're more excited for The Sprint itself or the now traditional Sundowner to bring Racewars 2020 to a close.


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[heavyduty1340]

unless you are actually at a Beer Fest.......in WA... I'd hazard a guess that you won't get an event where you can partake in a locally brewed beverage that you can enjoy at the event and even take some home.... what a major coup for RW19 looks like to return for 2020... bigger and better.,....

shout a driving mate a 6 pack (cause of course if you are driving it is 0.0% for you.....) RW radio will be handing out vouchers for RWbrew all weekend when you get noticed....(I made that up,,,, but it could be like a poor mans path to a golden ticket... get enough vouchers,,, get a gold one....)..

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Exciting news if you're a fan of delicious Wilson's brews!
The Racewars 2020 Beer has it's brew day booked!
Last years release was an absolute ripper we can't wait to see what the local legends have got in store for 2020!


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last year was HEAD2Head wonder what 2020 will bring.....

Still got a 6 pack in my fridge from last year...
Great brew

[monk_13]

Still got a 6 pack in my fridge from last year...
Great brew

How the hell did it last this long? Delicious beverages get devoured too quickly in this house.

[DISTRBD]

Still got a 6 pack in my fridge from last year...
Great brew


How the hell did it last this long? Delicious beverages get devoured too quickly in this house.

Holden driver :P

[dmanvan]

Update..... .. stay tuned for the times for the convoys.....

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Your safety matters to us right across the RW20 weekend.
Be it on track or off track we want all of race fans & followers to have a safe, enjoyable and memorable time in Albany.

Part of our commitment to doing what we can to help has been our organized convoys to Albany on the Friday before we go racing. These convoy's are a great way to kick off your RW weekend early, meet like minded people and make the trip to Albany as a group.

Keep an eye out for the 3 planned RW20 departure times being launched this weekend.


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[Nugs]

How the hell did it last this long? Delicious beverages get devoured too quickly in this house.

I think my Dad stashed away a few unopened cans because it has his car on it.
I drank the rest :)

[Sensible]

I think my Dad stashed away a few unopened cans because it has his car on it.
I drank the rest :)

My local bottleo still has the beer in the fridge if anyone is keen to head to Maddington

[Evilteddy]

Entries for Racewars close today. If you haven't entered and are considering it, now is the time to shine.
Sprint is fully booked and Cash Days you can enter until the 14th Feb.

[dmanvan]

Entries for Racewars close today. If you haven't entered and are considering it, now is the time to shine.
Sprint is fully booked and Cash Days you can enter until the 14th Feb.
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third entry done last night.....

Not sure if this is a Racewars first but 2020 will see 3 generations on the runway from our family.. My Dad and I have raced/attended every RW event and now 2020 will see my eldest son be a competitor as well........ he was pretty spun out last night when he got home and I told him what his birthday present this year is.....

Cant wait......

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[200MPH]

Good work big D. Hopefully I can get down there for the weekend and give less-than-helpful advice to 3 generations of your tongue twisting clan!

[DISTRBD]

After a few set backs the Barra 33 is on the hubber for tuning , currently at 761kw/1021hp :eek:

[Tre-Cool]

i had my car on my rollers last weekend to get the new haltech baseline setup. has the rw gearing in it already so only went to 4800rpm in 3rd & made 820whp on 22psi & 179kph. found i had forgot to change the boost control output, so it kept the gates closed.

[dmanvan]

////////// for those that may be living under a rock......

Scrutineering started this morning.. ...

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[Evilteddy]

http://soundcloud.com/user-278363677/episode-078-jamie-paolucci-and-dieter-von-mollendorf-racewars-2020

Podcast with Jamie and Dieter with the Torque n Power crew!

[dmanvan]

???????

Can anyone clear this up////

With Racewars now using AASA for insurance we (as competitors) need to have an AASA extreme event licence that we are meant to get a free code for being a RW competitor . But this needs to be filled out and processed so we have before the event..

to DATE I have not received any communique from RW regarding any of this.... the only email I have is notifying me of that I am a competitor (from 2019 when registered)...

I have gleaned that info from FB as I am monitoring for 2 others in our group that don't have FB so trying to keep abreast of things...

I just went to the AASA licence page , found the extreme one but it references in their that you also need a club licence...

can anyone who has done all this please post what they did, as it is already beer oclock in the east coast and so far no other info specific to this is forth coming on event page.......

/// thanks/.//

//

[Oversteer]

Worked for me...



The 2020 Regulation Changes.

A series of small changes have been made to the regulations to meet AASA & SFI requirements. Most of them are minor in nature and won’t impact most competitors.

The major changes are.

AASA offers significantly improved insurance cover to participants compared with what Racewars could offer as an independent event. We encourage you to find out more about the relevant coverage being provided by AASA at https://aasa.com.au/insurance/
Passengers are only permitted during ¼ mile roll racing sessions.
Passengers & competitors under the age of 18 are now permitted.
Competitors are required to hold either an AASA Extreme Event or an AASA Club Licence. No AASA license = no racing.
Racewars 2020 competitors can lodge an application or renewal via https://aasa.com.au/licences/


The AASA & Racewars are pleased to offer Racewars 2020 competitors with the discount code “Racewars2020” which will enable them to obtain their AASA license for free!
Head to https://crm.aasa.com.au/extreme_event_licences
Select “New Applicant”
You will require a passport / selfie style photo to upload as part of your application.
When you finish the application enter the “Racewars2020” code and you’ll be able to lodge your license application for free!
NOTE: Racewars marshals will be conducting random license + ID checks in the staging lanes so we encourage you to save a copy of your AASA license on your phone or keep the card with you.
The 2020 Event

[Oversteer]

I did get that email, but no news on Platinum entry, was there any information sent out about if you were accepted for platinum entry ?

[dmanvan]

Worked for me...



The 2020 Regulation Changes.

A series of small changes have been made to the regulations to meet AASA & SFI requirements. Most of them are minor in nature and won’t impact most competitors.

The major changes are.

AASA offers significantly improved insurance cover to participants compared with what Racewars could offer as an independent event. We encourage you to find out more about the relevant coverage being provided by AASA at https://aasa.com.au/insurance/
Passengers are only permitted during ¼ mile roll racing sessions.
Passengers & competitors under the age of 18 are now permitted.
Competitors are required to hold either an AASA Extreme Event or an AASA Club Licence. No AASA license = no racing.
Racewars 2020 competitors can lodge an application or renewal via https://aasa.com.au/licences/


The AASA & Racewars are pleased to offer Racewars 2020 competitors with the discount code “Racewars2020” which will enable them to obtain their AASA license for free!
Head to https://crm.aasa.com.au/extreme_event_licences
Select “New Applicant”
You will require a passport / selfie style photo to upload as part of your application.
When you finish the application enter the “Racewars2020” code and you’ll be able to lodge your license application for free!
NOTE: Racewars marshals will be conducting random license + ID checks in the staging lanes so we encourage you to save a copy of your AASA license on your phone or keep the card with you.
The 2020 Event

/Thanks for that, WE never got any emails advising of the changes to the regs or how to register for the AASA license so will try that......

the stand out change for me that it would have been nice to actually let people know is the 1/4 mile only for passengers... I am sure a lot of people have friends or other drivers who are keen for rides.... the 1/4 mile session doesnt even last 1 pass... last few years lined up for another run and it was switched to the 1/2 mile by the time we got around.....

the FAQ's which people who are spectators and potentially coming to the event to have a ride in a friends car etc still state that 1/4 and 1/2 mile is for passengers.... NO ONE other than a competitor is going to read the event regs and see the change in the fine print to that.... !!

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will try the licence sign up tonight thanks again Oversteer..:o

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[LostInTheWoods]

That is a shame about the 800m passenger rules - that was the single best thing about Racewars for me, was being able to share the event with the wife and friends. 1/4 just isn't the same, and as above, lasted 1 run for me before being switched over to the 800's..

[masTers]

Discount code Racewars2020 has expired.

[Evilteddy]

That is a shame about the 800m passenger rules - that was the single best thing about Racewars for me, was being able to share the event with the wife and friends. 1/4 just isn't the same, and as above, lasted 1 run for me before being switched over to the 800's..

They've added an extra 1/4 racing section to Sundays event schedule. I know it's not the same, but the new insurance with AASA means they can't run passengers in the 800m

[Tre-Cool]

3 of dads mates aren't going down this year because of the no passengers in 800m stuff.

personally I don't really care since I do very few runs anyway.

this will probably be my last year now, so I'm mentally prepared for rods to exit the block. gonna feed it all the boost.

[heavyduty1340]

Is a new code for discount being sent out?
I was waiting to see what was happening re scrutineering prior to doing this.
....

[DISTRBD]

They've added an extra 1/4 racing section to Sundays event schedule. I know it's not the same, but the new insurance with AASA means they can't run passengers in the 800m

Was that mentioned when entrys opened last year , young bloke just spent up on passenger safety thinking 800s were a thing ;/

[dmanvan]

Was that mentioned when entrys opened last year , young bloke just spent up on passenger safety thinking 800s were a thing ;/

nope I have a copy of the original V1.0 2020 regs not in there although there is a reference to right to alter said document.... so I guess the AASA version is the altered one...



Is a new code for discount being sent out?
I was waiting to see what was happening re scrutineering prior to doing this.
....

Same, as when I watched the video last night they showed the document you have to sign at scruit Also according to said (original V1.0 which most of us would have signed up in sept with) document the only licence requirements for the runway part was valid C class with competition licence at discretion if valid C or other not valid....

so I hope that bloody code isn't expired........

/// oh well , another workshop night getting the RW list smaller.....

[zeroyon]

Reg changes - Not sure when this was announced but date says 3 weeks ago.

https://www.racewars.com.au/Content/Documents/Racewars%202020%20Technical%20Bulletin%20No%201.1. pdf

Decent changes for those planning to go over 300.
> Parachute Mandatory
> 5 point harness instead of 4

FIA Race seat for over 270kmh.

[DISTRBD]

nope I have a copy of the original V1.0 2020 regs not in there although there is a reference to right to alter said document.... so I guess the AASA version is the altered one..


Ohh well no passenger 800 rides , we decided last night to leave the passenger seat out so theirs some more wait saving .. Looking forward to the 4am road trip to Sth Gero tomorrow :)

[dmanvan]

Discount code Racewars2020 has expired.

NOOOOOO...

Just checked did mine and got NUMBER.... still works but has to be RACEWARS2020 ......................... I did capitals and it def worked took my licence cost to 0$$$

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////


FOR OTHER RACEWARS COMPETITORS WHO NEVER GOT AN EMAIL STATING THIS HAS TO BE DONE,,, HAVE A SCAN OF YOUR REGULAR DRIVERS LICENCE PHOTO (or take a pic of face part only)

GO TO THE LINK (provided by Oversteer) https://crm.aasa.com.au/extreme_event_licences

- new applicant (not sure what happens if you are a current AASA etc or already have a logon,. guess you may have to bend over some more).....

- fill out form,

- Ask wife or significant other for all relevent medical dates and info needed.......

- upload photo,

- Add RACEWARS2020 code (no spaces , no autocorrect)

- check wiaver box ,

- click final button (or fill out checkboxes you have missed when it doesn't complete)

FINAL MOST IMPORTANT POINT.......

WRITE DOWN OR SCREEN SHOT THE LICENCE NUMBER THAT POPS UP............................................ GIVEN THE LITTLE AMOUNT OF FORTHCOMING INFO FROM EVENTS AND HAVING HAD cams thuck UP LICENCING IN THE PAST (insert other shite organisations and relevant govt departments whose ability to lose info on digital forms surpasses their wildest dreams of efficiency)


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[DISTRBD]

NOOOOOO...

Just checked did mine and got NUMBER.... still works but has to be RACEWARS2020 .........................


LOL mate did his before flying back to work n had to pay , heres hoping it isn't needed for scrutiny tomorrow as i'm bringing it to the Sth Gero inspections

[dmanvan]

Scruit done,,, passed, have stickers, licence,

bring on some runway numbers.......................................

the only good thing about having to cruise so far north for scruit is tunnel run both ways................... i think the tunnel dislodge some earwax.....

:D

//

[DISTRBD]

the only good thing about having to cruise so far north

:D

//

LOL @ travelling so far Nth , what that make out Bunno trip :P 33 failed king pin bearing , we replaced all wheel bearings so was a booboo from us not to pick that . Still good considering it was a shell with nothing in it at 1 point we were happy with the result .. Even forget bonnet prop so cricket bat was used :P

[dmanvan]

LOL @ travelling so far Nth , what that make out Bunno trip :P 33 failed king pin bearing , we replaced all wheel bearings so was a booboo from us not to pick that . Still good considering it was a shell with nothing in it at 1 point we were happy with the result .. Even forget bonnet prop so cricket bat was used :P

when your south , your south......... :D your new (still classified as new) highway knocked like 40 mins off your drive so all good..............................;) .... I still did 3 hours of driving on sat ....(although it was for 'run in parts ' / fun purposes / testing.....)

Love the shell reference , that point where you start putting something together whilst simultaneously forgetting how long it took to pull apart.....


bit of a bugger when you fail for something little....... though..... isnt there a date I saw somewhere for a south scruit...??

//

/

[zeroyon]

So made the enquiry to confirm the seating situation.

You must 100% have an FIA/SFI seat to run over 270km.

Letting you know so you don't get caught out as I did with and ADR seat ...

[heavyduty1340]

I need the email address of the bloke that is going to inspect a couple of cars in Bunbury.
Jai hasnt answered a single email of mine

[heavyduty1340]

So made the enquiry to confirm the seating situation.

You must 100% have an FIA/SFI seat to run over 270km.

Letting you know so you don't get caught out as I did with and ADR seat ...
Has anyone replied to John Lloyds enquiry over this - he emails a couple of weeks ago and was still waiting for a reply a couple of days ago?

[Damo 69]

I need the email address of the bloke that is going to inspect a couple of cars in Bunbury.
Jai hasnt answered a single email of mine

call him?

[heavyduty1340]

does any pingpingpingping provide phone numbers?............
And John Lloyds emails have never been replied to......

[dmanvan]

does any pingpingpingping provide phone numbers?............
And John Lloyds emails have never been replied to......

pm sent /////

[dmanvan]

Racewars Event guide out..... check https://www.racewars.com.au/Content/Documents/Racewars%202020%20Event%20Guide%20Final.pdf

or direct link to event guide here...


https://www.racewars.com.au/EVENT GUIDE TO AWESOMENESS (https://www.racewars.com.au/Content/Documents/Racewars%202020%20Event%20Guide%20Final.pdf)


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[Denver]

For anyone heading down on Saturday morning. Will be a bunch of us meeting up at the Bedfordale truck stop For about a 7am depart.

[Sensible]

For anyone heading down on Saturday morning. Will be a bunch of us meeting up at the Bedfordale truck stop For about a 7am depart.

I was going to leave about 6 and meet Will and the other as they come across from Buno but might tag along with you

[heavyduty1340]

Code not working for me tonight


NOOOOOO...

Just checked did mine and got NUMBER.... still works but has to be RACEWARS2020 ......................... I did capitals and it def worked took my licence cost to 0$$$

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////


FOR OTHER RACEWARS COMPETITORS WHO NEVER GOT AN EMAIL STATING THIS HAS TO BE DONE,,, HAVE A SCAN OF YOUR REGULAR DRIVERS LICENCE PHOTO (or take a pic of face part only)

GO TO THE LINK (provided by Oversteer) https://crm.aasa.com.au/extreme_event_licences

- new applicant (not sure what happens if you are a current AASA etc or already have a logon,. guess you may have to bend over some more).....

- fill out form,

- Ask wife or significant other for all relevent medical dates and info needed.......

- upload photo,

- Add RACEWARS2020 code (no spaces , no autocorrect)

- check wiaver box ,

- click final button (or fill out checkboxes you have missed when it doesn't complete)

FINAL MOST IMPORTANT POINT.......

WRITE DOWN OR SCREEN SHOT THE LICENCE NUMBER THAT POPS UP............................................ GIVEN THE LITTLE AMOUNT OF FORTHCOMING INFO FROM EVENTS AND HAVING HAD cams thuck UP LICENCING IN THE PAST (insert other shite organisations and relevant govt departments whose ability to lose info on digital forms surpasses their wildest dreams of efficiency)


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[dmanvan]

heavyduty ^^^^ you may have to try calling someone today... as we literally did 3 with the code a week or so ago.... and once we had all info in.. they definitely worked.... it cant expire as I was under the impression that as the conditions changed (from not needing a licence , race) from when people signed up to race, to when they (AASA ) came on board.. .

the needed licence had to be offered to RW competitors foc.

[heavyduty1340]

contacted them - not interested in helping
Told me to contact race organizers

[dmanvan]

contacted them - not interested in helping
Told me to contact race organizers

That s wierd, the code would have been issued by them and on their site. ?. Up until the event they are offering the licence to RW competitors with the code so interesting that they would say they can't help when we have to sign up through their Web portal.. not RW....!

//

[Sensible]

For anyone heading down on Saturday morning. Will be a bunch of us meeting up at the Bedfordale truck stop For about a 7am depart.

Also got the Oldman towing the Caravan and Gary Thorn towing the Dokdok joining now

[heavyduty1340]

That s wierd, the code would have been issued by them and on their site. ?. Up until the event they are offering the licence to RW competitors with the code so interesting that they would say they can't help when we have to sign up through their Web portal.. not RW....!

//

All sorted now - code reactivated.

[DISTRBD]

All sorted now - code reactivated.

LOL what have you been doing all this time :P

[dmanvan]

LOL what have you been doing all this time :P

#theroadtoracewars

[dmanvan]

Racewars. 2020 done.. day 1 anyway... awesome day.. Eddies final run of the day clocking 347km/h over the rolling half.. a pass like that in cool conditions in the a.m mean the Australian record for the 1000 could get reset...

Keep an eye on racewars.com.au live timing link on main page....

Our crew had some good match ups... with each other and against others... my son got to crack 220 in the half and heavy-duty gave me a whipping in the higher gears... we had some good father / son / grandson matchups..

Cash- days would have rocked if they had some commentary... so between us in our group we did our own... not sure if some close by appreciated our lack of appreciation for the silent.power station... and was so great to watch the tomahawk ( trackhawk with massive ones), send it off for a Recharge....... The ones that made noise were amazing, quiet cars not so much....

In celebration tomorrow we will be #stepyourgameup and removing the muffler on mini bumblebee and unleashing the screams of 9000 kernels of corn getting atomised... one day we will miss these furious beasts and their noise... tomorrow is not that day. #rwradio ScreamerSunday....


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[200MPH]

Sweet. Now go hold it pinned and get that 240 km/h nosebleed you Vandals. I started mine up sans muffler one day. Ouch.
2 step the startline & Don't stop till RW radio ears are bled dry.

First time I'm not at RW, sad panda face.

[dmanvan]

Sweet. Now go hold it pinned and get that 240 km/h nosebleed you Vandals. I started mine up sans muffler one day. Ouch.
2 step the startline & Don't stop till RW radio ears are bled dry.

First time I'm not at RW, sad panda face.

That was the plan... until the weather ruined it.. all packed up now still de- down forced and race taped as welll......

[Gr3mlin]

My newsfeed is full of cars getting yellow stickered in Albany, didn't this issue happen last year as well?

[heavyduty1340]

Sad that we didnt get to run the 1000m, but it was the right decision.
Top effort by everyone down there except for the cops yellowing cars flat out yesterday afternoon.

[Sensible]

We were at sprint scruit at the airport at 3pm and the wind was still blowing hard,

Wind was probably the bigger factor than the rain but also the sodden ground on the edges of the runway was a huge safety factor if someone had an off

[DISTRBD]

My newsfeed is full of cars getting yellow stickered in Albany, didn't this issue happen last year as well?

I seen some shitters with stickers , also heard a few bovs going off on the main drag sunday while doing touristy things , pingpingpingpings just asking for it ..

[Gr3mlin]

I seen some shitters with stickers , also heard a few bovs going off on the main drag sunday while doing touristy things , pingpingpingpings just asking for it ..

A bov went off??

Glad the cops were around to save the children.

[dmanvan]

I seen some shitters with stickers , also heard a few bovs going off on the main drag sunday while doing touristy things , pingpingpingpings just asking for it ..

Yea. I couldn't find any actual competitor cars that were stickered ( if there was someone please post or explain).. we were stopped by security every time leaving venue on Saturday ( and picking up another car on Sunday) .. telling us we should remove the windscreen banner and door stickers as cars were getting targeted...

Anyway we drove around all Sunday, Monday no back home Monday arvo saw plenty of cops kept complete stickers on Dad's evo the whole time.

Cars we did see that had stickers had a couple of things in common, shit lowering, shit offset/camber and tyres that didn't even fit the rims they were on... yellow bait must be all the rage these days...:D.. :D .

/.

[Sensible]

That idiot Matty bear was stickered but he was driving around on drag radials and with the parachute attached to the car

[dmanvan]

^^^^^^. Lol.... we almost jumped in the lotus to take it back to accomodation on the Sunday morning to save time loading it back on trailer in shit weather. . When my daughter goes, dad the popo will sticker it as it has no number plates it is all taped up., no mirrors and no windscreen wiper ...

( the lengths you go to, to gain some free Hp. When you are in a little car with little hp/ torque..)... :D

[mr_rotary]

Yea. I couldn't find any actual competitor cars that were stickered ( if there was someone please post or explain) /.

Yellow MX-5 was stickered as the Racewars windscreen banner was obscuring vision.
It was the out of town traffic cops on the prowl around Albany.

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[DISTRBD]

That idiot Matty bear was stickered but he was driving around on drag radials and with the parachute attached to the car

I think he was done in perth , sticker was on it Friday when we seen it . Cops passed Shaggie driving the 33 back to emu point sunday, pingpingpingpings had 0 interest ..

[dmanvan]

Yellow MX-5 was stickered as the Racewars windscreen banner was obscuring vision.
It was the out of town traffic cops on the prowl around Albany.

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that is a bugger....be interested in knowing why events like the targas that also run same window banners dont seem to have vehicles stickered by popo.... is this because someone organises a permit etc as they do a lot more road driving than a competitor around racewars?? maybe this is something to look at in the future...
the obstruction is a tricky one although IF that is the only thing on the sticker it definitely could be fought. As the intent of the sticker is to rectify actual defects.
If it is a temporary thing or something that is a fine-able offence then they should be issuing an infringement (from memory obstruction of vision in WA is/or used to be $100/1 point)
The question would be, if it were such a safety issue such as to obstruct your vision then why did the offending item not get removed by the officer on the spot?
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The window banners definitely seem like a targeted one though and if that is the only thing on the sticker I definitely would be taking further, especially if when reinspected the vehicle passes with no other pickups.
If it is some specific police from city or surrounding area that is doing the targeting then this needs to be brought to the appropriate peoples attention (ie local member / council / politician etc )...

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[LostInTheWoods]

I would be curious about the definition of obscured vision and the extent the banner impacts this. Are sun visors not also obscuring the vision to about the same amount?

[Hurtenstein]

The question would be, if it were such a safety issue such as to obstruct your vision then why did the offending item not get removed by the officer on the spot?


Or, if sticking a sticker on the windscreen obscures vision and is an offence, how is sticking a second sticker, obstructing even more vision (albeit minimal), a suitable solution?

[p0630034]

That idiot Matty bear was stickered but he was driving around on drag radials and with the parachute attached to the car

Also no side mirrors.

[dmanvan]

So anyone have any links to pics from weekend.. I noted a few albums have been added by a couple of photographers to FB...

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[mr_rotary]

I would be curious about the definition of obscured vision and the extent the banner impacts this. Are sun visors not also obscuring the vision to about the same amount?

This question was bought up in the Facey post along with the relevant codes. The sun visors when folded down is below the banner.

[dmanvan]

racewars feedback survey out.... you have till 11th to do it...

RACEWARS2020 survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/racewars20?fbclid=IwAR17aaW7NuZrJy5EuF7P3a0u_8yorb 8bAy4eM0RH0KSKfdWZ-UwWvQIyvow)


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[Evilteddy]

After a few days off, cancelling Sunday really was a bit of a let down for me. Saying this, i agree with the decision.

I take 2 weeks off work each Racewars, I'm down there from the Wednesday to Tuesday setting up and packing up the event.
A lot of people behind the scenes put in a huge effort to get the event to run this year after the incident of 2019. Putting in that effort for an event to run for a day and not see the main event run is what lets it down for me, but that's me whinging for a few long days doing the work to get setup.

I hope people realise that without JJJ (Jon, Jess and Jamie) and their tireless efforts behind the scenes the event would be nothing without either one of them, they can hold their heads high.
As for the rest of the management crew (Jai, Sarah, Tim, Dieter, Riggs and Huggy.) We are the support under JJJ and the event wouldn't start without everyone's involvement. Very few of the spectators or competitors would understand the effort that is put in by everyone to give them an event.

As for Racewars 2021, someone put me in touch with someone at Redbull/Monster energy/V/Coke that can make a decision about coming on board to give this event the support it deserves.

[heavyduty1340]

After a few days off, cancelling Sunday really was a bit of a let down for me. Saying this, i agree with the decision.

I take 2 weeks off work each Racewars, I'm down there from the Wednesday to Tuesday setting up and packing up the event.
A lot of people behind the scenes put in a huge effort to get the event to run this year after the incident of 2019. Putting in that effort for an event to run for a day and not see the main event run is what lets it down for me, but that's me whinging for a few long days doing the work to get setup.

I hope people realise that without JJJ (Jon, Jess and Jamie) and their tireless efforts behind the scenes the event would be nothing without either one of them, they can hold their heads high.
As for the rest of the management crew (Jai, Sarah, Tim, Dieter, Riggs and Huggy.) We are the support under JJJ and the event wouldn't start without everyone's involvement. Very few of the spectators or competitors would understand the effort that is put in by everyone to give them an event.

As for Racewars 2021, someone put me in touch with someone at Redbull/Monster energy/V/Coke that can make a decision about coming on board to give this event the support it deserves.
Im hearing you loud and clear.
We do 100% appreciate everything done to keep this event rolling on.
Weird situation when no decent sponsor will jump on board to push it a bit further.
As a competitor - yep it was a kick in the guts not to do 1000m, but after a loss of life last year, I think most people took it their stride.
Ive been in every year of Racewars, and am bloody glad you have all managed to keep it going.

[DISTRBD]

Weird situation when no decent sponsor will jump on board to push it a bit further.

LOL WA Meth Testing as primary sponsor :P

[dmanvan]

obs. website has run out.. went to check some results from previous years... (will have to find spreadsheet now).. and website gives an error...

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[The_Senator]

Is it safe to assume that RW2021 will not go ahead? Obviously with the whole world in Pandemic too many uncertainties.

[dmanvan]

Is it safe to assume that RW2021 will not go ahead? Obviously with the whole world in Pandemic too many uncertainties..... well seems like an email this arvo answered some questions and raised some others..... 28th FEBRUARY - 1st MARCH 2021 - Targa Albany Sprints
Did anyone pickup on the fact we said Sprints...as in plural...as in more than 1?
Next week we are meeting with the City of Albany to finalise plans for another fantastic long weekend of motorsport in Albany.ping In addition to the Targa Albany Sprint up Mt Adelaide on Monday, we are alsoping planning an exciting new Rallysprint/Sprint on the Sunday.ping Stay tuned for more details, but in the meantime put both Sunday 28th February and Monday 1st March in your diaries.""........

So multiple sprints in Albany on the RW traditional weekend could mean a couple of things....

[Damo 69]

Sprints now run by Targa, will still head down as it looks like they are going to make it a stand alone sprint weekend. should be good.

[Sensible]

Sprints now run by Targa, will still head down as it looks like they are going to make it a stand alone sprint weekend. should be good.

I am down in Albany now and have the start and finish points of the new sprint layout, going to check it out this arvo

[200MPH]

Heading out to Frenchman's bay for lunch too Phil! Love me the Q road hillclimb. Used it a bit when shaking down the 40/during the original build back in 08, pre rego. Keen as to do the double sprint next march.

Sadly my plans to go to SA in a couple of weeks to retrieve the car have fallen over. Not sure what to do about that yet. Wait some more I guess...

[Sensible]

Heading out to Frenchman's bay for lunch too Phil! Love me the Q road hillclimb. Used it a bit when shaking down the 40/during the original build back in 08, pre rego. Keen as to do the double sprint next march.


It is a pretty special piece of road, can see a few idiots going into the scenery with a couple of blind crests and corners
Crap for spectators though

Smithy has already told me no for Mt Adelaide but I will try and hit him up for this road as there isn’t any Armco to decapitate me

[Damo 69]

I am down in Albany now and have the start and finish points of the new sprint layout, going to check it out this arvo

Go pro vid plz

[DISTRBD]

Smithy has already told me no for Mt Adelaide but I will try and hit him up for this road as there isn’t any Armco to decapitate me

Need a Halo :P

[heavyduty1340]

So 2022 is go...

[Evilteddy]

Sort of, slightly different event until we get the all-clear from Albany that the re-surfacing of the runway is complete.