Superlap 2009 Gets A Green Light!

[fireball]

just wondering about the tyre selection in open class...

are kumho v70a , federal 595 rsr acceptable semi slicks ?

[BezerkR32]

im cool with that, but by the looks of it ill be competing against myself lol.

but it wont be an issue at this event as i am at F1.

still think its weird running a major amature motorsport event on the same weekend as F1

That is motorsport. I agree.

If you cant stand the heat then get out of the kitchen.

I for one couldn't care if John or anyone else was competing in my category. If im a good enough competator then ill earn my position on the results table and thats where Id belong.

No use complaining because there is always going to be someone better/faster than you.

If im top 5 great if im bottom 5 well thats were I belong for the given day. Suck it and shake the winners hand and learn from it all.

No use changing classes to suit various Hybrid cars either.

Look at the rules, build the best car you can afford within the guidlines and go compete.

[evil_weevil]

totally agree Brad, I came bottom 5 in last superlap - but I had fun!!

[Tektrader69]

When is there going to be a Victorian Superlap ??

[Noddy]

If my car passes to race at statelevel events, will it be elligable for this? not worried about the belts but I don't remember ever seeing an FIA stamp any where on the seat. Perhaps it is on the bottom.....haven't looked under ther in many years.

Motorsport is 1 where you jump in wilth all the big fish and you just have to see where ur all standing after all the BS stops at the end of the day. It might just be that you look down the list, and in your own mind strike off all thoes out of your walletts reach. Point is to enjoy the day and do your best.

[9krpm]

That is motorsport. I agree.

If you cant stand the heat then get out of the kitchen.

I for one couldn't care if John or anyone else was competing in my category. If im a good enough competator then ill earn my position on the results table and thats where Id belong.

No use complaining because there is always going to be someone better/faster than you.

If im top 5 great if im bottom 5 well thats were I belong for the given day. Suck it and shake the winners hand and learn from it all.

No use changing classes to suit various Hybrid cars either.

Look at the rules, build the best car you can afford within the guidlines and go compete.

LOL If that is the case then I should have bought Mark's and Russ's R32, hire a driver, over indulge with booze in the pit lane and still call it a sport If it's free to modify race class then why is there a need to exclude Lotus, Lofty, Mark/Russ, Garth Waldo/BEL into the pro class?

On a serious note, rules are generally developed for the success and survival of such event. If the rules are only designed such that people just want to enter for fun, then that fun will soon burn out and the event may be jeopardized. If the rules make everyone feel competitive then the rules promote more enthusiasms for everyone.

Having said that, all of the motorsport events I've entered were only for fun. I will try to bring my R32 GTR to the event. It is slightly modified, has a half cage and RE55s tyres so it will probably be in the open class. If fund permits I will try to hire a stirrer for my turbocharged s2k as well. However I do feel unfair for the other owner-driver to have such experienced driver in their class. That's why I suggested the open class subcategories of driver-owner/hired drivers or may be a semislick/street tyres subcategories in the supersprint class.

Queenslanders, has anyone got connection with a car transport company? What would it cost per car if we all chip in to hire a multi cars carrier/truck for the superlap weekend?

[Swiper the Fox]

you are all a bunch of sooks!

who gives a sh1t about the rules/classes etc as what ever they make them they wont please everybody.

treat it as a track day, have some fun and come out on the piss afterwards.

getting your arse whipped every now and then is character building.

the best part is you can run EC on Sat. then OP sunday....what a weekend!

Edited December 15, 2008 by DiRTgarage

[wrxkilla]

any news about Oran getting hired out pre the event? Saturday or the Friday?

[hrd-hr30]

the best part is you can run EC on Sat. then OP sunday....what a weekend!

exactly what I'm doing. Signed up for Autosport's EC track day last week as soon as I saw the date for Superlap.

[phunky_monkey]

any news about Oran getting hired out pre the event? Saturday or the Friday?

That would be great if it could happen.

If not, EC on Sat. then OP on Sun. would be cool too!

Any details of the EC track day guys? A link?

[Swiper the Fox]

That would be great if it could happen.

If not, EC on Sat. then OP on Sun. would be cool too!

Any details of the EC track day guys? A link?

peddler on here is running it...do a search

[Marlin]

Queenslanders, has anyone got connection with a car transport company? What would it cost per car if we all chip in to hire a multi cars carrier/truck for the superlap weekend?

I have a good connection, how many cars you thinking? Mine's out as I'm F1-ing.

[hrd-hr30]

That would be great if it could happen.

If not, EC on Sat. then OP on Sun. would be cool too!

Any details of the EC track day guys? A link?

http://autosports.com.au/events/view/16

you'll need to register on the site to sign up to the event. Only 18 positions remaining currently so get onto it now!

Edited December 16, 2008 by hrd-hr30

[phunky_monkey]

Awesome, thanks for that!

Just realised I'm already a member, just haven't visited since '06

[9krpm]

I have a good connection, how many cars you thinking? Mine's out as I'm F1-ing.

Thanks mate. I have 1. Are there any other up for such transport?

[wrxkilla]

possibly, I was thinking of trailering down myself but am potentially interested... ?

[Marlin]

ok, I have a friend with an interstate trucking business, ranging from flat beds to a race car friendly B-Double that can load seven cars and all their support gear, including very low cars.

The sooner you work out what you need sooner we can solidify it. I'd suggest contact Giant, he loves towing especially in his new 'Cruiser, but he may want to add two cars into the fold?

Ad maybe Harry, Evo Cam too? I'll leave it to you guys

[hrd-hr30]

no wussy transporter for me. real cars drive to and from interstate track days!

[Roy]

no wussy transporter for me. real cars break down to and from interstate track days!

[hrd-hr30]

talking it up like that is kinda asking for a breakdown, but I've driven it to a Wakefield track day as well as Superlap last year, and half a dozen local events without any issues. Stock Supras don't breakdown. As long as I can stop the tyre rubbing through the main wiring loom (so far its only taken out the ABS and traction control, so its no biggie) I'll be alright I think!

the bumps in the midlle of the kink and one in the downhill left hander after the bridge at Lakeside make the front right rub on the wiring loom diretly above it... I've already raised it up 10mm at the front, but it still rubs. I'm hoping a pair of swaybars will stop it - I don't want to go any higher.