Bec

LOL - Morwell is about 1 - 1.5 hours east from my place. So you'd be looking at at least a 2 hour drive.

I figured you would be Steve-O Just let me know if you have any friends coming with you or not. Once i know numbers, ill put aside a room for you guys

Supp Regs - http://www.wrx.com.au/motorsport/Supp_Regs...ls_14-02-09.pdf Entry Form - http://www.wrx.com.au/motorsport/Entry_For...ls_14-02-09.pdf If anyone is interested in being a flaggy, or helping out on the day, email Justin at [email protected] Also any questions, contact Justin as above ^^

OK have booked us about 20 rooms in Shepp for the upcoming DECA. When: Fri 27 and Sat 28 February Where: Tirana Motor Inn Address: 33 -37 Wyndham St, Shepparton Website: (if you wanna have a look) http://www.tiranamotorinn.websyte.com.au/ Cost: $50 per person per night If you would like a room, please let me know as soon as possible. I need to know: * nights staying * how many people * what bed configurations you need (ie twin, double etc) If you are coming by yourself, just let me know and I will team you up with somebody else to share a room with. Dinner is booked at 7pm at the old Taco Baz establishment - now called Not Just Mexican (yes im told they still have margharitas in big glasses!!!) Let me know here, by email, by PM or by phone. The sooner you tell me, the easier you make it for me. Cheers

Dates arent confirmed yet - when it is, ill add it in.

Im surprised Rialto hasnt been in here yet

2nd UPDATE on top of the little mini cruise weve organised, and now that i have just picked up 2 rather large boxes, i can confirm....... CALENDARS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION 2MOZ NIGHT Thats right - if your a current SAU-Vic member, get yourself down to Bell's 2moz night and get yourself the 2009 Skylines Australia Victoria Calendar for FREE. I will try to be there between 6 - 6.30. Anyone who is able, it would be great if you could drop in and pick up your copy of the 09 Calendar. Tell others Huge thanks to Chris for getting it all done <insertgolfclaphere>

2009 Skylines Australia Vic Event Calendar (please note all dates are subject to change) JANUARY 20 Tues – SAU Vic General Meeting – Bells Hotel, Sth. Melbourne - (will include a leisurely drive to nearby beach for photo session) - Details FEBRUARY 8 Sun - SAU VIC Black Spur Cruise - Details (Members Only) 14 Sat - SAU Vic Track Club Championship - Haunted Hills (Morwell) - Details 17 Tues – SAU Vic General Meeting – 8.00pm - Bells Hotel, Sth. Melbourne - Details 21 Sat - Annual Dyno Day / Membership Renewal BBQ (to be held at Kamikaze Motors) - Details 28 Sat - MiColor SAU Vic DECA @ Shepparton - Details & Accommodation Thread MARCH 17 Tues – SAU Vic General Meeting – 8.00pm - Bells Hotel, Sth. Melbourne - Details 26 Thurs - 29 Sun - F1 Grand Prix & Superlap at Oran Park - Oran Park Discussion APRIL 4 Sat - SAU Vic Track Club Championship - Phillip Island - Details 4 Sat/5 Sun - SAU VIC Great Ocean Road Cruise/Overnighter - Details (Members Only) Fri 10 - Mon 13 - Easter Bunny comes 21 Tues – SAU Vic General Meeting – 8.00pm - Bells Hotel, Sth. Melbourne 25 Sat - SAU Vic Track Club Championship - Sandown - Details MAY 8 Fri - East Meets West Pizza Night - Details (Members Only) 19 Tues – SAU Vic General Meeting – 8.00pm - Bells Hotel, Sth. Melbourne 23 Sat - MiColor SAU Vic DECA @ Shepparton 29-31 Australian Tarmac Challenge - Victoria (aka Dutton) JUNE 14 Sun - SAU VIC Mystery Cruise - Details (Members Only) 16 Tues – SAU Vic General Meeting – 8.00pm - Bells Hotel, Sth. Melbourne 28 Sun - SAU Vic Track Club Championship - Sandown JULY 18 Sat - SAU Vic Track Club Championship - Winton - Details 21 Tues – SAU Vic General Meeting – 8.00pm - Bells Hotel, Sth. Melbourne AUGUST 2 Sun - SAU VIC Hanging Rock Cruise - Details (Members Only) 15 Sat - MiColor SAU Vic DECA @ Shepparton - Details 18 Tues – SAU Vic General Meeting – 8.00pm - Bells Hotel, Sth. Melbourne 29 Sat - SAU Vic Track Club Championship - Haunted Hills (Morwell) SEPTEMBER 15 Tues – SAU Vic General Meeting – 8.00pm - Bells Hotel, Sth. Melbourne 20 Sun - SAU Vic Track Club Championship - Calder OCTOBER 3rd Sat - SAU VIC 5th Anniversary Gala Ball - Click Here 10 Sat - SAU Vic Track Club Championship - Winton 20 Tues – SAU Vic General Meeting – 8.00pm - Bells Hotel, Sth. Melbourne 24 Sat - SAU VIC Midnight Cruise - NOVEMBER 7 Sat - MiColor SAU Vic DECA @ Shepparton 17 Tues – SAU Vic Annual General Meeting & Photoshoot - 7:30pm - Bells Hotel, Sth. Melbourne Details!!! 21 Sat - Show N Shine @ Docklands - Details (Members Only) DECEMBER 15 Tues – SAU Vic General Meeting – 8.00pm - Bells Hotel, Sth. Melbourne

2009 Motorsport Sponsors Kamikaze Motors 34-42, Rooks Road, Nunawading, Vic 3131 Phone: +61 3 9894 7844 Fax: +61 3 9872 6655 [email protected] http://www.kamikazemotors.com Sponsoring Class B, Class D and Class E Kamikaze Motors Cup - Class B - Standard GTR Kamikaze Motors Cup - Class D - Standard RWD Kamikaze Motors Cup - Class E - AWD 2.5 litre + Under Racepace Motorsport 9/6 Holloway Drive, Bayswater Ph: (03) 9762 9421 http://www.racepacemotorsport.com/ Sponsoring Class A Racepace Cup - Class A - Modified GTR RE Customs 16 Yiannis Court, Springvale 3171 Tel: 61 (03) 9548 3414 Fax: 61 (03) 9548 4727 [email protected] http://www.recustoms.com.au/ Sponsoring Class C and the Outright Championship RE Customs Cup - Class C - Modified RWD RE Customs Outright Track Champions

Yeah Aaron - we planned that special for you

Championship Scoring & Points System SAU Track Championship Full points for THREE(3) or more people in class 1st Fastest time in Class - 10 Points 2nd Fastest time in Class - 6 Points 3rd Fastest time in Class - 4 Points 4th Fastest time in Class - 3 Points 5th Fastest time in Class - 2 Points 6th Fastest time in Class - 1 Point 7th and below = 0 Points Partial points for less than THREE(3) people in class (as per note below) ** 1st = 6 points 2nd = 4 Points ** There needs to be at least 3 people representing a class in each round for maximum points to be scored, otherwise 1st can only receive a maximum score equal to 2nd place which is 6 Points. Notes: 1. Two championship rounds are able to be dropped from the score before a total is achieved, this will be the worst scoring round from the entrant, or an event not attended. DECA Rounds Each Sub-Event of the Event will be scored individually. Points will be awarded in order of finishing from highest to lowest as follows: 1st = 50 points, 2nd = 49 points, 3rd = 48 points, 4th = 47 points etc, and so on down to the last competitor. All points from each sub event are accumulated and a total is created with the highest score winning. Classes are AWD and RWD. Penalties: Hit Cone (Make a cone move from it's spot) = +5 Seconds Per Cone Missed Gate/Cone (Wrong Direction) = Slowest Time + 10 Seconds. Did Not Finish = Slowest Time +10 Seconds Did Not Complete Full Course = Slowest Time +10 Seconds (Missed more than 3 Cones) Did Not Start = No Score - Nil points

Track Etiquette Passing It is the obligation of the passer (faster car) to make the pass. Do not erratically brake or move off the racing line without first signalling to the faster vehicle behind you. Signaling If you want a faster vehicle to pass you, signal with a clear hand pointing to the side on which you wish to be passed. If you want them to pass on the left, then signal over the roof of your vehicle. Do not use indicators to signal passing. Flag Signals Flags will be used at designated points around the circuits. Yellow flag: The yellow flag signals a situation of danger ahead. Drivers must slow down and show extreme caution. Drivers may not overtake other vehicles until they have passed the green flag. Green Flag: All clear signal. It is used at the end of the danger area controlled by yellow flags. Drivers may continue on at race speed. It can also be used to signal the start of a warm-up lap or practice session. Blue flag: Overtaking signal. The blue flag informs the driver that he is about to overtaken by one or more faster cars. When the flag is waved, it draws the driver’s attention either to the closeness of the car about to overtake him, or to the high speed at which it is approaching. The blue flag can be shown motionless when the faster car is still some distance away but approaching quickly. Red Flag: Stopping the race. The red flag will be shown at all posts on the circuit when the Clerk of the Course has decided to stop the race or practice session due to a hazard effecting the course. All drivers must stop racing immediately and proceed to the pit area. Drivers must exercise extreme caution and being prepared to stop if necessary and be aware of the possability of support vehicles on the track. Black Flag: Return to the pit area. The black flag is usually shown at the Start / Finish line by the Clerk of Course or his marshal. The flag will be shown whilst your vehicle is being pointed at. This informs the driver they must return to the pit area immediately and report to the Clerk of Course. Chequered Flag: Denotes end of session. Use the remaining lap to cool the car and return to the pit area.

Vehicle Requirements - Fire Extinguisher (AS1841, AS1846 or AS1848, Minimum of 900grams) Securely fastened with a metal bracket and reachable by the driver from the drivers seat. - Valve Caps (Preferably metal) - Boot / Cockpit - Must be free from all loose articles - Headlights - Any forward facing glass must be covered by tape or contact (This only effects R31 and R32's in the Skyline Range) - Roll Cages - Must be CAMS approved - Bonnet Catches - All rear-hinged bonnets must have an additional independent non-flexible strap fitted. Permanent straps/pins attached to the bonnet are not necessary. It is acceptable to tie the bonnet down with light rope. Bonnet Pins are also accepted.

R-Spec Tyres Explained Competition Street Legal Radial's (Dot Approved Semi - Competition) In other words they are sticky / soft compound List of known R Spec Tyres - UTQG Bridgestone Potenza RE55 - 40 Bridgestone Potenza RE520S - Yokohamma Advan A048 - 60AA Yokohamma Advan A032R - 60AA Dunlop D98J Dunlop D01J Dunlop D02J Dunlop D93J Toyo Proxes RA1 - 40AA Toyo Proxes R888 - 50AA BFG G Force T/A R1 - 0AA Michelin Pilot Cup - 80AA Hoosier A3S03/R3S04 - 40AC Avon Tech R-A Kumho VictoRacer V700 - 50AA Kumho Ecsta V700 - 50AA Pirelli P Zero C Pirelli P Zero Corsa List of soft compound street tyres - UTQG Federal 595RS - 180AA Falken Azenis RT615 - 200AA Toyo Trampio R1-R - 100AA Nitto NT-555R Drag - 100AA UTQG = Treadwear, Traction, Temperature Treadwear - The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test track. A tire graded 200 would wear twice as long on the government test course under specified test conditions as one graded 100. Traction - Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. They represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. Traction Grades Asphalt (g force) Concrete (g force) AA - Above 0.54 - Above 0.41 A - Above 0.47 - Above 0.35 B - Above 0.38 - Above 0.26 C - Less Than 0.38 - Less Than 0.26 Temperature - The temperature grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B and C. These represent the tire's resistance to the generation of heat Temperature Grades Speeds (in mph) A - Over 115 B - Between 100 to 115 C - Between 85 to 100

Information for Beginers Personal Requirements - Safety helmet (AS1698 standard) in good condition (ie. free of dents and scratches). - Gloves are optional. - Leather or suede footwear must completely cover the foot and be firmly fitted. No sandals or thongs allowed. - Driver apparel must cover the body from ankle to neck including up to the wrists. Long sleeved and flame-resistant clothing is mandatory. Wool is best but cotton overalls or trousers and shirts are also suitable. Race-type overalls are not necessary. Driver Training – Is not absolutely required, but SAU recommends you make your first track day a driver training day. There is a lot to take in and you wont post a quick time on your first outing. Driver training sessions won't be timed and you will only be on the track with other driver training vehicles. You will have the chance to have an instructor with you, this will typically be another club member who has some track experience. Driver training costs slightly less than the normal sprint days (You wont get to compete in the super sprints at the end of the day) If you choose to 'not' do driver training as your first event, just place yourself in a slow group and spent the first half of the day following slower cars and learning the racing lines before trying to go off on your own and improve times. Phillip Island Sprints: You can do driver training at Phillip Island as your first event, and if your instructor believes you are skilled enough he can allow you to participate in sprints after speaking to the clerk of course and making that recomendation. If Phillip Island is your first 'sprint' event you will need to provide details of an advanced driver training certificate.

Championship Rounds, Results and Classes 2009 SAU Club Championship Motorsport Dates (Events run by WRX Club of Vic) Round 1: Haunted Hills (new Morwell) - Saturday 14 February - Results Round 2: Phillip Island - Saturday 4 April - Results Round 3: Sandown - Saturday 25 April (Anzac Day) - Results Round 4: Sandown - Sunday 28 June Round 5: Winton - Saturday 18 July Round 6: Haunted Hills (new Morwell) - Saturday 29 August Round 7: Calder - Sunday 20 September Round 8: Winton - Saturday 10 October 2009 SAU Vic DECA Dates (Events run by Skylines Australia Vic) Sat 28th February - Results Sat 23rd May - Results Sat 15th August - Results Sat 7th November - Results 2009 SAU Track Championship Classes are as follows: Class A - Modified GTR Class B - Standard GTR Class C - Modified RWD Class D - Standard RWD Class E - AWD 2.5 litre + Under Standard Class: (List of Free Mods allowed in standard class) Suspension - All Brakes - All Electronics (ECU, Boost Controllers) - All Intercoolers - All Pods Wheels Sizes Modified Classes: (Any of these Mods will put you into modified class) - R Spec Tyres / Slicks under a UTQG rating of 100 tread wear (not including 100) - A Roll Cage - A stripped interior. Removal of rear seats only is allowed. - Any other major weight reduction such as fibreglass doors or perspects windows - Fuel Systems - Any two out of the following four modifications to either: 1.Injectors, 2.Fuel Pump, 3.Non Nissan OEM Turbo's, or 4.A fuel pressure modification will put you into modified class. (I.E - Only one fuel system mod is allowed) - Non OEM Engine Capacities (GTST with RB26, RB30; GTR with 2.8L, etc) Standard Turbo Clarification (RWD Standard Class) RWD Standard can run any Nissan OEM turbo from any RB Skyline. Highflowing of any of these RB OEM Nissan turbo's is allowed. (GTR Standard Class) Any of these turbo's are considered a standard spec replacement turbo and are not considered a turbo mod. R32, R33, R34 N1's, HKS GT-SS's, Garrett GT2860r-7.

UPDATE Seeing as there will not be much to go over at this meeting and the weather looks to be pleasent, we will be running a mini cruise. Meeting starts at 8pm and we will depart once the formalities of the evening are done. Plan is to head out Williamstown way - bring your cameras along as there might be some good photo opportunities.

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Food, Beer, Talks, People, Cars, Beer and laughs! These social meetings are divided into two parts, the first if your hungry is a meal from the bistro and a chance to have a chat with other members then the second is a short informal meeting. We use these meetings to give quick rundowns on past events with video's, pictures and stories etc, to address pressing matters, tell members what's happening behind the scenes and for discussion on upcoming events. It's all pretty relaxed and fun. This is a great opportunity for those of you who don't know too many members to come down and mix as new faces are always welcomed. Time - 8.00pm (Dinner from 7.00pmish) Date - Tuesday 20 January 2009 Location - Bell's Hotel, 157 Moray St, South Melbourne (Cnr Moray St & Coventry St Melways Ref - 57, G1) Note - This Pub is family friendly with an area set aside for us. There is plenty of seating (tables and chairs) and meals for all. Who is welcome - Everyone! MERCHANDISE - ALL Merchandise will be available for sale at this meeting. Come see me. SAU Polo Shirts (both colours in all sizes) - get yours now ready for summer. OTHER Stay tuned for updates - something will be happening Come along and get ready for a big year in 2009. Hope to see you all there.

Its looking likely ill be heading up for a look again this year. Several of the Vic guys have talked about entering, but might have to wait till a bit closer to confirm cars are working, etc.

*shakes head* Here's a tip - if you dont have a license, DONT DRIVE!!! I have no sympathy. Whatever penalty you get, you deserve it. Im just glad you didnt hurt anyone (well... hopefully) driving while you weren't meant to be. & yet it seems you didnt learn from that

Show N Shine results are now up in the SnS wrap up thread - http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Sh...us-t247015.html

OFFICIAL RESULTS All trophies and prizes were presented at the General Meeting on Tuesday night, for those of you who missed it, here are the winners: Winners of SAU polo shirt and 12 month subscription to Unique Cars: (1) Matthew Tang - Best Overall GTR (2) Allen-Paul Ravell - Best Overall GTS-T (3) Darren Golding - Best Overall WRX / EVO (4) Ryan Bell - Best Overall Dorifto (5) Rianto Handako - Best Overall Intruder Winners of 12 month subscription to Unique Cars: (6) Matthew Femino - Best R32 GTR (7) Jack Blanas - Best R33 GTR (8) Matthew Tang - Best R34 GTR (9) Ash Cosgriff - Best R31 GTS (10) Allen-Paul Ravell - Best R32 GTS-T (11) Nikki Boodram - Best R33 GTS-T (12) Matt Karlsen - Best R34 GTT

Polos - come see me - will have them all there. Ant - I got given a handful, but not one for you - we can chat tonight Dave - yes... yes you are piss weak - see ya tonight

See you all tomorrow night!!