Jamezilla

You'd be no holdup at all - I'm no speed demon. Took me about 13hrs or so to finish Worth noting to all - that unless you are Lance Armstrong, or an experienced rider like Geoff (who would be cheating since he'll be bionic soon) - it's f*cking hard work. You need a padded bum and gloves in a big way... but it's massively rewardng to complete - even if you can't walk the next week

FRIDAY UPDATE Rain interferred with play at DECA - with Snowcakes reporting 20s time differences between group 1 (dry) and his group (wet). The rain didn't hamper performance for group 1 at the airport - so they weren't disadvantaged at all. The good news is the car isn't broken, and it's time to SARK PISS! Apparently Winton tomorrow...

You know than whenever you bend over or takle Brisby.. or bend over AND tackle Brisby - you'll need to make the na-na-na-na-na noise And have a buddy called Oscar and a red tracksuit...

Bris: I did it on an MTB last time (with slicks) and regretted it. A road bike would be sooo much better. I have to get one though - I only have the mountain bike. Alan: Go Team! You me and Bris - 1-more makes a team! I find a Frankston and back ride is pretty good for training (plus you can pop into Snowy's for a beer) - so if you both keen, we can work out some weekend training rides? Mav: Don't laugh - we may indeed need some support vehicles. After about 100km, your ass is made of concrete. The first time I did it - I got 140km and just couldn't go further (was on MTB with knobbies) - had to call in the GF with the bike racks on the car to come get. Cars cannot travel with the pack - but having some crew in Melb ready to collect people if required would be very handy. Golgo's roofracks fit any 2-door R33.

On Sunday 16th October is the annual Bicycle Victoria 'Round the Bay in a Day' - 210km cycle challenge. I'm entering (this will be my 3rd time - didn't finish the first though) and was wondering if anyone else is interested? Teams are eligble for special prizes - and can even be run in a relay format (ie: 4x people doing 50km each) More info at http://www.bv.com.au Anyone game? It takes a minimum of 4 for a team - with no limit. All entrants get a jersey - but I can look into custom ones if we get enough numbers (10+)

Good luck Geoff! Be sure to let us know your visiting hours so we can bring you beer and porn to aid your recovery And no matter how much adamantium or unobtainium they put in your new back... you cannot stop those Brisbosaurus spear tackles

OTOME or SHOUJO = young girl KANOJO = sweetheart GEISHA Better yet: JO BAN = leader of a group of delinquent girls. I saw a movie about that once...

Bec: We'll close nominations in early to mid September. Bris: I think that's a great idea! Make him an honarary TW member!

West: Our guest speaker, Jim Richards, is only available on this date.

Hey - I could have USED that kerosene!

Once we know expected costs - and have a base indication of interest, we'll send out invitations with RSVP required for both member and their partner

I'm $200 poorer in the pocket, but to know that I have educated simple country folk in the way of the Wang... well, you can't put a price on that - can you.

As you know - the annual dinner on 1st October will double as our inaugural SAU awards night. These awards are separate from the Team Wang track championship. The club is only as strong as its members - so this night is our chance to reward those who go above and beyond the call of duty. I'd like to encourage everyone to partake in these nominations - and even more so, attend the dinner. All members are elligible for all of following categories. We ask that you keep your specific nominations private by sending an email to the address below. Feel free to discuss and ask questions in this thread. Email your nominations to: [email protected] ----- 1. Thread of the year Technical or humorous or both. Which forum thread was most memorable 2. Most useful contributor Not everyone is here to whore or flame. Who teaches you or makes the forums a worthwhile visit? 3. She'll buff right out award The Mines Datsun trophy – to be awarded to someone involved in an ‘incident’ 4. Social event junkie The SARK PISS trophy – to be awarded to someone who made an effort to be at every event 5. Media representation Who has carried the torch for the club to represent us to the rest of the world in the most positive way? 6. Most improved car Who’s car has impressed you more each time you see it? 7. It's not a Skyline but we still love you award Not everyone packs an ‘R – the trophy for a member without stove-tops 8. Photo of the year Hi-res submissions only. Can nominate or submit your own SAU or Skyline photo 9. Club member of the year The pinnacle. Who has shown themselves worthy of this honour? 10. President's award Snowman’s disgression. How much sucking up have you done? * Nominating for this award wont do you any good. Bribes are accepted though. Only one submission per member for each award. Good luck to everyone! James

Worth mentioning too - that this is a dinner for members and their partners. It will be a quality sit-down affair and will include the presentation of the 2005 club awards. The award nomination thread is here: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...ead.php?t=81804

Hahaha - you even got me with my aerodynamic downforce aid open

Thanks Matt

PS: Mav... IMAGE > RESIZE > Something not 11ty-billion pixels wide.

I think this is far more appropriate: And for good measure:

But motor-racing IS dangerous. I mean - you fell off a rubish bin whilst trying to modify railway station signage! CAMS should add a 'Wang' clause to their insurance

Bummer Scott But what would a Wang weekend be without some kind of adventure! Glad you got it home OK though. Let us know if you need a working bee weekend to get it all fixed up. I can stand around and call total strangers 'weak' while you guys do the work

Haha - that's right. She was his Aunt! And how about that guy with the Winton Annual Pass! We NEED to sort those out

WRX club pics here: http://jaswebpics.com/wrx/winton/ And yes - Troy didn't have a beer out of his hand the entire day. As Billy says... "this aint no man"

Hehe - Aaron, what time did you get up? Did Lynne survive? And to stop the PMs... Belfast Car Bomb 1/2 pint of Guinness shot made up of 1/2 Bailies - 1/2 Kahlua Drop shot glass into pint and scull (taking care not to swallow shot glass) Repeat as necessary

Accomodation: Bec, were you able to get onto the Vic Hotel? When you do - just email Leewah the EFT details. For those who stayed - we need accom payments of $20 per night please. EFT it to the SAU account noting your username and 'Benalia': Bank: BOM Westpac Name: Skylines Australia Vic BSB: 033305 Account # : 265609 Troy, Matt and Mike Lowery have paid me already. BTW: I wonder if Hard Corey can walk today. He would have been mauled by his missus Does anyone else have photos from the Pub? My camera ones are low res

Oh yeah - the racing. Sorry, was too busy freezing my ass off waiting for something to happen so I could wave a flag. Smaugy looked much faster out there - very smooth too. Some of those WRX boys push it pretty hard. They all sit on 3-wheels through the 'boobs' (especially the Evo VIII) and Mr Heskin LOVES his late brake points Was a bit disappointed by the MX5s - but best sound of the day was a draw between the DC5 ITR and the M3. Love that NA snarl Rahn, Go - Get to the Choppah!