Wakefield Park - Sat 08/03/03

[Roy]

Well since Oran has been cancelled:mad:, how about a drive down to Wakefield Raceway.

For $80 (+$30 for those without a licence) we can take our pick of the the following dates:

- Thu 20th Feb, Open Practice/No Speed Limit Day - Cars Only

- Fri 28th Feb, Open Practice/No Speed Limit Day - Cars Only

- Tue 4th March, Open Practice/No Speed Limit Day - Cars Only

OR my pick :

- Sat 8th March, No Speed Limit Day - Street Cars Only,

I suspect the weekend is best as many of us work, also there wont be any formula cars or GTP cars to worry about, only street cars.

Also being 4 weeks away gives us a little more time to confirm roll call. I will call Wakefield middle of next week to confirm calender is unchanged from that on their website, and confirm $80 for weekends as well

For those that havent been to a Wakefield open day before, they are a great opportunity to get plenty of track time. 20 minute sessions are run all day for several classes/groups of cars based on speed and experience.

First timers should have no concerns driving around Wakefield. Speeds arent too daunitng and its a fun little track. That said you are still travelling at increased speeds so be sure car is checked, and you have the usual long sleeve shirt, pants and an approved helmet.

Helmets can be hired on the day for $20, requiring a $50 deposit. Those who dont have a Wakefield licence or need to renew last years remember to bring an additional $30

When i call mid week to confirm the day is still as per their website i will enquire about passengers and the like, as from memory only time another is allowed in vehcile is if either occupant is being tutored

[Majanal]

ask about a group discount for the club also!

[B-Man]

Fark Yeah - I AM THERE !!!

[Silver-Arrowz]

That's GP weekend! Why God? Why are you torturing me?????

[nissaner]

how far is it? (from hornsby)

[Merli]

I just hope you know that Wakefield hold a weekend open day once in a blue moon, and every man and his dog heads down there for these open days.

I hope you guys like lining up

[nissaner]

i certainly don't like lining up...

may look into other weekday open day then... (heard its not that busy on weekdays... am i right? )

[Roy]

every man and his dog heads down there for these open days.

The last Saturday i went to at Wakefiled there was probably only 20 road cars, then there was about another 15 formula style & GTP cars.

Ill concede that the weekdays are the best for having the track to yourslef, but im not so sure every open day that falls on a weekend gets packed to the rafters. Other then this particular Saturday ive really only been to weekday open days.

[B-Man]

Originally posted by Merli

I just hope you know that Wakefield hold a weekend open day once in a blue moon, and every man and his dog heads down there for these open days.

I hope you guys like lining up

Hmmmmm, not me

[Majanal]

I'm not keen on lining up either... If I had it my way (and was rich enough) I would pay the $10,000 hire fee for a track and take you all along... but that aint gonna happen unless I win the lottery!

[Duncan]

I'll be going down that day for sure.

I've got a 6 hour race there the weekend after, so I may be hiring a car for practice.....anyone got an underpowered fwd they want to loan me?

Also, wakefield is only 2,500ish to hire

[Duncan]

I should also say, on open practice days you can convince them to let you out with the race cars....there can be much less traffic that way, and ppl don't hold each other up.

[PranK]

20 of us @ $125 each, we can hire the whole track! (something to think about!)

i am only 50% - i may or may not have a car ... i might just ride with brendan (if thats cool?) ..

[nissaner]

Originally posted by PranK

20 of us @ $125 each, we can hire the whole track! (something to think about!)  

i can afford $125... i am in if this happens

[PranK]

i might contact them and get some exact prices.

[Duncan]

You'll also need to check out their insurance, rescue crew etc requirements.

[dazsta]

Originally posted by PranK

20 of us @ $125 each, we can hire the whole track! (something to think about!)  

Hire out the track and i'll be in!

[Merli]

$125, and only 20 people using the track... I'm IN.

[Majanal]

What he said!!!

[Duncan]

NEED SOME TIME ON THE TRACK!

So, who's coming down on the 8th.

Me and perhaps 2 others are coming down with the skyline and a suzuki swift to thrash, anyone else in, and when / where should we meet for the cruise down?