dat2kman

To let you know, and it has been covered a couple of pages ago, the flag marshall that radioed the slightly exuberant style was Jon Siddens, you may not know who he is, so just quietly ask around before you reply, the stewards had a job to do, and part of that was to respect the track owners wishes. This I take it, was your first visit to this track, because if you had been there prevously you would be aware of the format and conduct of many of the events that are run here, in regard to your comment re two cars starting side by side etc, and amatuer drivers etc, All entrants are required to hold a minimum of a CAMS level 2 Speed licence, and to show a demonstrable ability of car control and capability. The event organisers are required to adhere to strict safety guidelines and provide and have in place set procedures for any incident, as that which did occur, and all went to plan. I personally have been watching many of the drivers that competed at this event, for a number of years, (more than 12 in some cases) and the top guns that were there have also been around for some time doing this sort of stuff, and I am fully aware of their capabilties and their cars.. To call us "amatuers" is a bit rough and uncalled for, and I would say that most will agree with this my comment. Re read this post, Mark berry was not drifting, in fact as event organiser, in my view, no-one was, however one competitor, ( not Mark) was a little exhuberant on entry/mid and exit corner. We have seen the footage. How about you come out and have a run with us all next time? We would welcome you very much, just like we welcome all the entrants to this event. It fosters the great interest for the Nissan Datsun marque of car, both very old and the very brand new.

Noddy , the guys from Grand Auto SA have just sent me a dvd of their footage from theie onboard, it includes a run by you, but the cam is positioned on it's side, so you either have to turn the monitor 90 deg, or get a bent neck, its a bit long 12 mins,, but if your on highspeed, maybe it might work? the first 8 mins is you sitting in pitlane, with cam recording, then your on with penno, then you get him after 1 lap. pm me your email and I'll try and flick you the good bit ( 4 mins)

Yep gotem, LHS as perfect, RHS has small cut 12mm long, but no rubber missing $70 the pair, plus package and post of $20

Hey guys, as stated, and we are still checking, so they are still un-official, but it looks like third outright was taken out by Brad Bottcher with a 3.34:72, Two cars equal fourth 3.35:12 by Alan Fielding 240z, and, Stuart Borrows Russell Newman,fifth on 3.37:09, and remember this car is competing in Targa tasmania next week so it was a cautious run time! Sixth by Michael Whelan on 3.37:22, seventh John McKeon 240 z on 3.40:32, and seventh, Jason Lea Datsun Sports 2000 on 3.40:81

OSR220, great writeup, hey the "Old Bloke" in the Red/Yellow 260Z was none other than John McKeon, driven in Biante super touring cars, and Group N Mustang touring cars, plenty of years under his wheels, you did very well, your best time over the 3 laps ( no individuals - it is all based on the three) was on 1st run at 3.45:19, so it looked like the Friday session was of some use to you! Wasn't it a good thing we insisted on fire extinguishers fitted in cars, cos if not??????? Not good. thanks for compliment, we hope to run another event like it, maybe next year, some feedback to the Zed car club website may help this along!!

might be a bit out of your way, but try in Brissie Ian Splatt, Dragway engineering, he knows a bit about this sort of stuff, I get steel rims re-rolled straight, if they have been kerb hopping too much, or, Chris Neale at Wheel Revolution, both in Slacks Creekl/Underwood area, or, Ray Depulu??? not sure of spelling, down Gold Coast.

Aw, don't kid yourself, we know you're a pretty good steerer, and have been for quite a few years now! the 3.37 was on your second run of the day, ( dry run), in the wet last run you did a cautious 3.43:65, and the old little 68' jobbie did a 3.43:75 in same greasy conditions. Good luck for Targa, and show them what a modern car can really do!

anyone else want to know any other times? Anyone get any pics? lets see'em plenty of incars, a edited dvd of whole event will be for sale via Zed Club Qld website, get in touch with them there to order copies, something like 1500 pics and 15 hours fottage were done by them, and they are going to try to edit it all down to two hours or so? if still pics and video with loud SOUND

unofficial times, fastest three lap, including standing start, with two flying, no individual lap times were taken by organisers. Car 81 Mark Berry 3.22:41 (First outright) Car 12 John Penlington 3.33:72 ( Second outright) Car 82 Russell Newman 3.37:09 ( Third outright) Car 79 Mike Whelan 3.37:22 Oh, and some really old model Datsun, built in 1968, a two door convertible, running all stock 1968 2 litre motor in atmo form did a time of 3.40:81, ( 3 second slower then Russell - not too shabby for a 42 y/o car, eh) Official results to be published on Zed car Club Qld website soon?? hopefully

front bar still available, gettin plenty calls, just gotta get up and come see it, move it or lose it, still gettin pms bout stuff that was sold awhile ago, when its cheep it goes pretty quick, check the full post comments for what has sold, still a fair bit left, Pas door, diff cradle tailshaft rooflining boot trims frontcut with dash ecu gearbox loom

Yep, video confirms it, you were def pushing the limits hence the little talk from the Stewards, and the report from the flag marshall, You would have def heard at driver breifing, that any drifting would result in immediate exclusion from the event, They didn't exclude you, you were just spoken to and it was explained that the track owner does not want drifting. Were you drifting? No, but on viewing, you were certainly promoting a tailhappy attitude. We have to respect and abide by the track rules, otherwise, the event organisers will never be allowed to put something like this on again. Is that what the general motorspoting fraternity want? I'd say no, lets keep Morgan Park available to all motorsport enthusiasts. Do you guys want an event like this to occur agian? Lets have some feedback! Thanks for your understanding.

Yep traction loss was phenomanal, especially in a straight line exiting turn 12 and onto the main straight, you could fair hear the rubber being torn off the tyres, we were standing up in the timing control tower at start/finish line, Very neat clean driving was exhibited by everyone, and everyone drove safely. Pity about the poor little Datsun 1200 sedan all the way from Victoria, exiting Siberia, he over corrected, and lost it off track and put it on its lid, driver OK, 1200 GGOOORRRNNN.

AAWWW C.mon be fair, the old fart at flag point under the bridge was non other than Jon Siddens, past class winner at Targa Tasmania, and winner of just about anything he can run his very neat quick Zed car in, Siddo knows a little about power oversteer, but there was a little bit too much, but, hey, we have to respect the rules that the track owner sets in place for Morgan Park, and we were all told in definate terms that there was to be no drifting. The organisers did have a quiet word to Brad, Russell,and Mark, and they were quite happy to go along with the rules as set. but, hey, didn't we all have a heap of fun!!! Mike your car presented really nicely and it is a credit to you and would have to be one of the good ones getting around.

No probs, am haedin away over Easter to the Nissan Nationals, back on next monday gis a ring then to see if still avail. The cracks are like 50mm long on either side below the headlights

second gtr steer wheel sold, glove box lid sold, some interior trim sold, some still left, under radiator bov recirc pipe sold, reverse lights sold, if anything you after ask away, still got fair bit of stuff left. Sorry engine stating whole, got interest in it as a whole, so wont pull apart. Diff and cradle soon coming out.

Souv shop, nah I reckon not. Hey we musta bin neighbours, I lived at 28 Chapel St, opposite Windsor rail station, just down from Dandenong Rd, then moved toArmadale near Malvern and Orrong. Sheet that was back in late 60's to late 70's WTF everyone is saying, what are all these strange words, wha do they mean, it's like another langwich, used to knock aroun with a few rought nuts, bloke a few years older than me ended up cuttin his ears off in the lockup, he got famous, but never forgot the kids in the commision flats area in Prahran!

steer wheel for $100 pedal covers yes atm also other stuff, check my for sale parts post no gauges no reo no seats, located Brisbane, can post

got set of pods, both sides, six peices, $150, also pair side skirts, $150, located Brisbane, can post, all off a 1993 R32 GTR, factory fit, so prob not the N1? you is after?? check my for sale in parts section, pics are on link to image shack

update, sorry guys HKS pipe kit HAS gone peloa, I've pm'ed you re the center dash aircon vent, Hectic, pm'ed you re front bar, still avail, come and pick it up, 33apx, pm'ed you re steering wheel, only one left now, after Saturday, fatz, just waiting on bank transferr to come through and the reverse lights'll be on their way, and nzm031, same again and the aircon switch unit is off to you. Still plenty other stuff, I am getting heaps of asks to dismantle motor and sell front cut separately, but really dont want to, how about somehow?? those who want stuff all ge together, pool the dollars, and take it awway, and then you all get to take off what you want?? Peeps are wanting stuff like: coilpacks, head, inlet plenum, turbos, alternator, gearbox, drivesahfts, I mena like heaps of stuuf is wanted, all I need is it to be gone, it is ready for me to pick it up and put it into your trailer, and it's goneski tks guys

Been here for 18 years, was in Melbourne, and, I just cant find a proper Souvlaki joint anywhere. In Melb, used to go to the Vic Markets in Carlton and get the weekly Souvlaki ahh, much much better than a Kebab, and i aint no Uleh either Souvlaki is good Greeky food, says Theo and Spiro, and Dimitri !!

sorry man, headlights, both of em, and reo bar went this morning, few peeps came by, but still plenty other stuff avail. If wanting other stuff and it is not listed, send pm , will try to help. found two sets of bov's for this in all junk in the boot. no longer avail/sold, front and rear seat belts, also, rear upper qtr window trims, one steering wheel sold, one left, Aircon pressure switch gearstick rubber boot, but still heaps of shizz avail.

Pm sent, have two sets avail, $150 ea stock r32 rb26dett gtr units

After seeing pete Walsh from AMEC try another diff in his tt 300zx , on slicks, that did not have the sensor, and with his ABS disconnected, he was having all sorts of strife especially on the downhill into gumtree at Morgan park. The correct diff went back in straight away and no massive wheel lock ups. It just went to show how modern cars rely so much on this sort of technology, here i am in a 30+ year old car, doing almost same lap times, and with no modern help like abs, it does make an average peddler look good, but when it is done by an OK driver in an old car, right on the limit of lockup into a corner, it is quite an eye-opener.

They got a pretty good site for both Qld raceway, and Lakeside, try www.queenslandraceway.com.au both tracks are run under the AASA banner, rather than the CAMS banner, licence cost is pretty minimal, and track days from 4100 or so?