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Sorry guys but im gonna have to pull out. Was just out washing my car and noticed by back tyres are worse than semi-slicks. I was hoping they would last this Trackday (which they would) but then give me time to get some money to purchase a new set afterwards.

An unexpected purchase of a bodykit last week + additional fitting/painting fees has set me well back for the next 2mths.

I should be back as part of Team-Track-Day in about 4 months time (with some dedicated track tyres).

Thanks Merli... Tis nice to know that I'm appreciated.

Benm... I hope the body kit will give extra handling... otherwise team track day may frawn apon thee!!! LOL... post up some pics soon man!

hey guys, i might be comin up to just watch the track day, do i have to put $20 up?

And if someone could give me a ride around the track, much appreciated, i haven't been to a track day before, and judging by the fun that people talk about, it sounds awesome :D :D :D

I'm in Sydney for the day (up from Melbourne) so will pop in to say hello.

Can someone email me directions to EC? I'll have to drop GF in Abbottsbury? And have little to no idea where anything is :D

Originally posted by ex_zero

ohh yeah, what time are you guys all getting there?

If its the same as last time....

Arrive at 7:30am so u can grab a garage for the day

Drivers briefing is at about 8:30am i believe

First car on track at 9am

Originally posted by Jamezilla

I'm in Sydney for the day (up from Melbourne) so will pop in to say hello.

Can someone email me directions to EC? I'll have to drop GF in Abbottsbury? And have little to no idea where anything is :P

Go to Cowpasture Rd and head north to Wetherall park. At the big round about go straight on to Horsley drive and pass 1 set of traffic light. Next set of lights turn right onto Ferrers Rd and keep following it till you see EC raceway.

Alternatively, buzz me on 0421302953 as I have to go pass Abbotsbury anyway. :)

Picked up my new front discs today woohoo! :P Now I'll be able to go... slower?...:confused:

Originally posted by Jamezilla

I'm in Sydney for the day (up from Melbourne) so will pop in to say hello.

Can someone email me directions to EC? I'll have to drop GF in Abbottsbury? And have little to no idea where anything is :)

whereis.com.au is your friend. :D

Entrance is gate 7 at Eastern Creek (around "the back" of the complex).

great, deposit in

i have done wakefield once and that was fine, i think eastern creek is a little more daunting for a newbie though, im just going to be cruising around mostly

although my rears wont pass next rego so have to use them up :)

oil, brake fluid, and bring helmet, octane booster and L plates :)




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