Peddler Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) Hey Everyone... Do you want to check out the new Marulan Driver Training Centre? AUTOsports Australia would like to invite you to come and check the place out for yourself. Come down and have a drive and see how challenging this gem of a little track is and how tricky it will be to master. FIRSTLY… REMEMBER, THIS ISNT A RACETRACK, IT’S A DRIVER TRAINING FACILITY. THERE IS NO OFFICIAL TIMING, THERE IS NO SPEED DEMON REWARDS When? Sunday 5th April Where? Prairie Oak Road Marulan NSW How Much? $50.00 (Yes you are correct, that says only $50.00) What do I Need? Helmet (you can also hire one) What time does it start? 9.00am What time does it finish? 4.00pm Can passangers ride? Yes for an additional $20.00 (Time to scare the wife hehe) Do you need to purchase a special licence? No, there are no other charges whatsoever AUTOsports Australia is passionate about introducing new people into motorsports scene. This is a great (and cheap) way to have a look at not just a new driving training centre but a technical and well thought out “drivers” facility. Anyway… the whole idea of this event is for you to come and check it out for yourself and learn for yourself. Unlike a few others I could have claimed to have infact be one of the first to drive around this new track as I did over eighteen months ago and now having seen these facilities come out of the ground and to life and if you consider yourself to be even half-a-driver, I know you will get to love the challenge of this gem of a little track. So what is the place like you ask? It is both tight and flowing series of equally left and right hand turns, it’s slightly undulating and it isn’t as wide as a normal racetrack though more than wide enough to facilitate its intended use. It will reward superior driver skill and precision yet forgiving and thought out to accommodate run of if need be. I would say that most cars wouldn’t get out of third gear even up the main straight. Like similar facilities in the country, Haunted Hills, Fairburn Park and others… this technical and rewarding track will test your nerve and skill. So if you are a seasoned trackday warrior or someone completely new to the trackday scene and want to have a look, you will get a lot out of this place. So in a few weeks time (Sunday 5th April) instead of sitting on the lounge, jump in either your stock as a rock road car or highly modified road registered track weapons cruise down the Hume Hwy about an hour from the Cross-roads at Liverpool and come check this place out for yourself! The format of the day is going to be; Sign on between 8.00am and 8.45am at the administration office Drivers briefing at 9.00am sharp. First group is on the track at 9.15am All cars marshal up to the starting area 5 cars will be allowed on the circuit at a time, evenly spaced out Each session will include an out-lap, 4 full laps and a cool down and in-lap Track closes at 4.00pm Lap times are around 45 to 50 seconds a lap. With 4 laps and an out-lap… each session will be shorter than the normal 15 minutes but keeping it rolling out all day will see you get plenty of time on the track as well as time to socialize with other rev-heads while you wait to head back out. There is an impressive canteen available as well as ample shelter for those spectators wanting to get out of the weather. Another great thing is that over 98% of the track can be seen from the general viewing area. Some of the other information that you need for the day is as follows; There is a 90db noise limit. This is strictly enforced… if your car is over 90db you will not be permitted on the track. Management check and measure the noise of all cars and there is no waiver. All Drivers and Passangers must have an approved helmet as well as long sleeve shirt, long pants and enclosed shoes. All loose items must be removed from your car. Cars with leaking fluids will not be allowed on the track under any circumstances. It is up to you to make sure that you car is in sound mechanical condition. Some others have suggested that there is an 80kph speed limit, this is not the case. AIM and Performance boxes are permitted. Facilities management will be strictly monitoring the standard of driving at all times. Rules will be explained at the drivers briefing and anyone acting outside those stipulated rules will be asked to leave the premises immediately. How do you get there? Check out this link > http://www.mdtc.com.au/directions/index.html I encourage you to come down and have a look for yourself and I am thankful to Garry & Natalie Willmington the Proprietors of the Marulan Driver Training Centre for the opportunity to bring this event to AUTOsports Australia patrons. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER > http://events.autosports.com.au/events/view/19 Edited March 4, 2009 by Peddler Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
S13Deviat Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Keen as kernal mustardo! will make a call after the 2 other track days this month! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/#findComment-4459972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nIsMo86 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Dunno about the 90dB thing. What about screamers? Sidepipes? What rpm do they measure exhaust noise at? I'm going there this sat with circuit club. I'd like to come along to this one too. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/#findComment-4460490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_weevil Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 man so many track days coming up argh need moar monneh!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/#findComment-4462896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS-25T Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I might come down to this one. got to check with the minister for finance, war and recreation. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/#findComment-4468887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Awesome price - and good stuff on including passengers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/#findComment-4470250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYTSKY Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I highly doubt anyone with a car worth driving on this track will have a noise level below or even on 90DB. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/#findComment-4470413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS-25T Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 *looks at the golf* if everything is 3rd gear and under, alot of cars would be worth driving on this track. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/#findComment-4470430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peddler Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 noise is measured at 30m from side of the track... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/#findComment-4470454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacky Dee Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 this looks interesting ..something for the newbs like me who drive their skyline as a daily. Cheap to get it out of your system instead of racing on public roads .. I'll see if my mate's interested and I'm probably in how much is helmet hire ? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/#findComment-4470532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peddler Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 I am pretty sure its only $20 or somthing... Still a lot of positions available for this event guys. I dont know where you will get a chance to drive a track for $50 with nothing else to pay... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/#findComment-4472720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nIsMo86 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I'd definately recommend going to this track. I had an awesome time there last weekend. Also the noise thing was ok. Just cant be crazy loud as the restriction is for the neighbours. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/#findComment-4474095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peddler Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Guys, just a heads up that we have reduced numbers down to 35 entrants now from the original 50 to give a lot more track time. I dunno where you will ever get a $50 track day... GIDDYUP! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/#findComment-4478120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_weevil Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 farken so tempting Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/#findComment-4481992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 In for this Will register today Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/#findComment-4482022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_weevil Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hey Marty, Thinking of double entering the mx5 with the mrs, so 50 each, and we can passenger with each other also?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/#findComment-4482092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazman Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Also the noise thing was ok. Just cant be crazy loud as the restriction is for the neighbours. Would you say this noise is ok? Theres a few of us from the supra club going, me included, seeya guys there Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/#findComment-4482903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_weevil Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Mrs and I have registered Marty, slow group for her plz Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/#findComment-4483105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisey18 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Dammit I've already got plans for the 5th! If another day pops up at this place I'm in for sure! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/#findComment-4483272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Oh good, a supra crew showing up... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259710-autosports-come-drive-marulan-driver-training-centre/#findComment-4483803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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