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there is no way im letting you race her there......how about we hire a hyundai getz. :cool:

haha, I'm itching!

Don't worry mate, you know i baby it. I get my ar$e lapped by everything out there!

The other day i lined up my 6 year old on our street and he beat me on his pushy :-)

I really want to do the Peats Ridge day they're doing so hopefully will do this as well so they can witness my awesomeness!!

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I've been to maybe two or three wakefield speed off the streets days. Each time there wouldn't have been more than 20 cars. Only bad thing is if there are bikes or race cars, they get their own session which means less track time for everyone else. Also these could've been quiet days. Don't get me wrong, these track days look great and I would much prefer to go a track day and meet some fellow enthusiasts etc. but it is still double the price. Do they provide dorian timers in the price?

I've been to maybe two or three wakefield speed off the streets days. Each time there wouldn't have been more than 20 cars. Only bad thing is if there are bikes or race cars, they get their own session which means less track time for everyone else. Also these could've been quiet days. Don't get me wrong, these track days look great and I would much prefer to go a track day and meet some fellow enthusiasts etc. but it is still double the price. Do they provide dorian timers in the price?

I THINK YOU GOT A BUSY DAY...LAST TIME I WAS THERE THERE WAS 4 CARSZ

I've been to maybe two or three wakefield speed off the streets days. Each time there wouldn't have been more than 20 cars. Only bad thing is if there are bikes or race cars, they get their own session which means less track time for everyone else. Also these could've been quiet days. Don't get me wrong, these track days look great and I would much prefer to go a track day and meet some fellow enthusiasts etc. but it is still double the price. Do they provide dorian timers in the price?

yeah timing is included in the price.

the speed off the streets days and the organised days are completely different. You'll be grouped with people of similiar speed and skills (or in my case, lack of), you have timing and when you go out for your 10-15 laps per session.... everyone makes the most of the time rather than f**king around all day.

stu - he'll need an AASA licence which is $50 per year. I tried to google WAkie licence and nothing came up on the wakie website so maybe it was abolished or something. Anyhowww

i didnt realise $200 was on the expensive side for a timed track day. its limited to 55 cars i think so should be plenty of track time you would think.

how many cars to the speed off the street meetings? i might look into a few of them.

i haven't seen a timed track day for aaaaaaages... I haven't even found the autosports track day calender... they're the other guys that do regular timed days.

You'll be grouped with people of similiar speed and skills (or in my case, lack of)

Liz, Ive seen you drive, you make me look like Im in reverse.

And your mowing skills are known Australia wide.

XXX Mark.

cheers guys. lll let him know.

ill be bringing a mate down to finish tuning the car so will be taking it easy for a few sessions. i might let the officialdom know so they might put me in a slower group for those sessions.

my brother is going to drive his Focus. better than sharing a car. I put a new set of azenis on the front and some used yokis on the rear so it should steer ok.

yeah timing is included in the price.

the speed off the streets days and the organised days are completely different. You'll be grouped with people of similiar speed and skills (or in my case, lack of), you have timing and when you go out for your 10-15 laps per session.... everyone makes the most of the time rather than f**king around all day.

stu - he'll need an AASA licence which is $50 per year. I tried to google WAkie licence and nothing came up on the wakie website so maybe it was abolished or something. Anyhowww

hey stew - was your car at the power cruise? the 32 with a V8 and sidepipes in the skirts?

And Ben, I saw your cup car on you-tube for one of these wakefiled events. Was your quickest time a 1.16?

I am planning on attending this one as soon as Bel can confirm my gtr is good to go. If not, I will still be there but in a yellow dc2 itr.

yeh that was her, wanted to have a look around EC and it seemed like a good oportunity. beautiful track btw.

cant wait to have a crack around there.

in saying that i cant wait for wakie, probably only see the top of 4th down the straight but thats ok. EC was so fast. was already in 5th by the start of the grandstand.

hey stew - was your car at the power cruise? the 32 with a V8 and sidepipes in the skirts?

And Ben, I saw your cup car on you-tube for one of these wakefiled events. Was your quickest time a 1.16?

I am planning on attending this one as soon as Bel can confirm my gtr is good to go. If not, I will still be there but in a yellow dc2 itr.

Massive fan of your car Stu, i'm stoked you're coming to this day, can't wait to hear your car screaming down the straight!

You remember Sean with the white R33 at Powercruise, black roof? I'm his brother. Don't be alarmed if I appear in front of your car, i'm just rather keen to have a closer look :laugh::)

I'll be in the blue S13. See you there!

Edited by Leif

Stu, good news, you can finally chase my old blue rocket again in your yellow submarine :)

Leif is the new owner of the blue weapon of mass destruction :)

Might actually see if i can be arsed to drive down for the day and see how you 2 go! Might steal the keys to your car Stu!!!!!! :laugh:

Might actually see if i can be arsed to drive down for the day and see how you 2 go! Might steal the keys to your car Stu!!!!!! :laugh:

Well i'm off to the EC sprint on the 18th too, so no excuses about being rusty! Will have to think of another excuse before then...

I'm taking a mate out as a passenger at this Wakefield day too, so better be on my best beahviour. :)




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