Wakefield 15th April

[Frink]

well im not going then. not just because i work for the ABC, but because that show is the most false and mis-leading program ever created. its purely for ratings, cause we all know what hot topics "young drivers" and "hoons" are like at the moment. do you know what kind of an angle their going to put on the story?

[cammaS15]

Knowing TT it will no doubt be about young drivers and hoons but seeing them at Wakefield (i.e. off the street) can only be a good thing? The story is something about young drivers need for speed so I am hoping that some of the "regulars" I see out there turn up, i.e. the older gentleman that punts his AMG CL500 (or whatever it is) around, some of the WRX fellas etc. They will no doubt put a spin and probably say how we "hoons" are honing our skills on the track for the street or some crap. But I want to give Wakefield the best opportunity to promote itself.

I was going to try and get interviewed to say how days at Wakefield are getting people off the street, thats not just young drivers but older drivers and getting them to experience what there limits are and how quickly they find them in a relatively safe environment. Drivers are learning skills for life that could help them in a dangerous situation on the street.

Then again that might be edited by Today Tonight to read something else.

At least the ABC (and SBS) seem to report in a non-biased fashion rather than sensationised garbage that ACA and TT regularly put out.

[Frink]

true.... i wasnt having a dig at you anything, just voiceing my opinion.

[cammaS15]

Nah its all good, I only ever watch doco's on ABC and SBS (Foreign Correspodant, Four Corners, Australian Story etc) anyway. Catch ya on the 15th!

[Frink]

i was at wakefield yesterday, to catch up with some friends and get me all revved up for next saturday. i also got a ride in my mates EVO 9. lots of fun! saw jayce and erica too! im so keen now. cant wait.....

[GTR32GUS]

Was today tonight there what were they asking ??

[MYSHY32]

Are other clubs invited as I know StreetRides was very interested in going to the track?

I will ask dad and see if he wants to go and have a go.

Daniel

[Frink]

as far as i know its a public session, just a "no speed limit" day. camma will know more.....

Gus, if you had bothered to read the previous threads (you lazy smuck!!!), you'd know that TT was there on thursday.

[Sinista32]

My Son Matty J had a great time at Wakefeild - Thanks to Eddie n Gordo for taking him and taking good care of him. Thanks to Jayce and E for making him feel welcome.

He's unbeleivably fast on the Go carts. I know he'll be drivin a HPI around Wakefield when he's old enough (maybe even Sinista).

[cammaS15]

My Son Matty J had a great time at Wakefeild - Thanks to Eddie n Gordo for taking him and taking good care of him. Thanks to Jayce and E for making him feel welcome.

He's unbeleivably fast on the Go carts. I know he'll be drivin a HPI around Wakefield when he's old enough (maybe even Sinista).

Exactly the way to do it mate. Once he has some experience up he will be blowing the doors off me. Good to hear you will get him on the track early. There really is no better way to get him learning his and the cars limits. It's how a good friend of mine started and there is just no way I can compete with his driving ability.

Its an Open Practise Day so anyone can come along. I actually posted up on StreetRides (twice) and didn't get a response. More than happy for them to head out. Doesn't matter what you drive and if it's an R32 GTR you are not allowed on the track without giving me a drive first. (just jokes)

[race_snooze]

i may come for lookin but i am having handling problems, (kicks out on left hand turns) oh and guys there is street drags on at wsid too.

[Stevie]

I'd love to come up and have a crack but I my tyres wouldnt do me any favours... Maybe come up and post some slow but sideways laps? I havent had a chance to give my car a real thrash since the surgery.

[cammaS15]

Do it Stevie, you know the Skyline will love you for it

[Stevie]

lol... Actually it would probably hate me for it and shit itself or something!

[MIVEC]

Anyone know what the rules at Wakefield are for taking a passenger on track??

[race_snooze]

word is this will be full, lots and lots of ppl watching. Mivec they will have to have a wakefield licence and pay the same, i think

[Frink]

yep, they'll need a wakefield licence.

camma, whats the go for saturday? meeting before hand or just meeting ppl up there. i haven't met any of you guys (valvebounce: except jayce...), but i know your car, so keep your eye out for a silver R33 with GTR wing.....

[MIVEC]

Meeting at about 7am at Shell on Northbourne.

Correct me if I'm wrong Glenn.

[cammaS15]

yep, they'll need a wakefield licence.

camma, whats the go for saturday? meeting before hand or just meeting ppl up there. i haven't met any of you guys (valvebounce: except jayce...), but i know your car, so keep your eye out for a silver R33 with GTR wing.....

Thats right its the same price whether you are driving or a passenger.

Haven't set a time to leave yet but it will be early. Feel free to get all the SAU crew to meet at 7 at the Shell Servo, I might not be able to meet you there though. Knowing the guys they will be going the back way past Tarago. You won't be able to miss we will have a fair few cars up there including my car. I will be sure to be at the servo or come and grab you out there. The list so far includes:

Me - S15 200SX

Coxy - SR20DET 1200 ute

Dan - VY Clubsport

Joe - Clubsport

Chris - XD ute (400rwhp NA 351)

Johno - Evo VIII

Luke - R33 Skyline

Pete - R33 Skyline

Niko - Supra TT

A few others aren't 100% yet and Ben from VE might even take the work ute out like last time (V6 VS shitta ute)! haha Unfortunately the race car is still undergoing surgery after Phillip Island.

Anyone else?!

List updated.

Edited April 13, 2006 by cammaS15

[MIVEC]

I'll be there.