Nissan + Gtr + The Island

[Snowman]

I got a late call up it seems. Am booked in for Thursday morning now.

[handbrake]

[Godcla]

Anyone received their Pass/ID yet ....?

[Who Gives]

Anyone received their Pass/ID yet ....?

We have'nt . . . yet!

Which session are you doing?

[handbrake]

My confirmation email from Renee stated that you just needed to present to the gate and if you had rsvp'd your name would be on the list

[Godcla]

We have'nt . . . yet!

Which session are you doing?

Morning.....

[White 35]

im in the morning session.

[Godcla]

My confirmation email from Renee stated that you just needed to present to the gate and if you had rsvp'd your name would be on the list

Email confirming my place was not from Ranee and they where talking passes and no friends etc

Would be allowed entry.......

[Snowman]

I am 99% sure all you will need is ID for entry to the track. This is from my email:

For interstate owners, you will need to make your own travel arrangements to get to Melbourne. Nissan will then provide a coach transfer from the new Hilton Melbourne Hotel located at South Wharf at 6:30am sharp to take you to and from the track if you don’t want to drive yourself. The bus will return you to the Hilton Hotel South Wharf.

What you need to bring:

• In terms clothing, we ask that you wear clothing that covers the full length of your arms and legs, plus appropriate footwear for driving. As this event is being held in the midst of winter in Victoria at one of the most southerly points of the state we strongly recommend you dress warmly as Phillip Island is very exposed to the elements off Bass Strait.

• Helmets are not required and should not be brought along.

As an exclusive GT-R owner invite only event, we ask that you bring identification with you on the day.

We will have security at the gate and only owners with their name on the list will gain access to the track. Please note that only registered owners will be permitted to enter the circuit property. Please do not bring any unregistered guests.

I have done similar days at the Island with BMW and Audi in the past and ID was all that was required on those days too.

[sewid]

See you guys there in the morning session. Fun day ahead.

As for eastern creek, Nissan did one at Eastern Creek for the GT-R launch. It was a great day out but media only. This Phillip Island one will be even better with Mizuno-san attending so southerners are getting it good.

[LSX-438]

so how com some GTR owners were invited and others not?

(i think i might know )

[RCCC]

I am 99% sure all you will need is ID for entry to the track. This is from my email:

For interstate owners, you will need to make your own travel arrangements to get to Melbourne. Nissan will then provide a coach transfer from the new Hilton Melbourne Hotel located at South Wharf at 6:30am sharp to take you to and from the track if you don't want to drive yourself. The bus will return you to the Hilton Hotel South Wharf.

What you need to bring:

• In terms clothing, we ask that you wear clothing that covers the full length of your arms and legs, plus appropriate footwear for driving. As this event is being held in the midst of winter in Victoria at one of the most southerly points of the state we strongly recommend you dress warmly as Phillip Island is very exposed to the elements off Bass Strait.

• Helmets are not required and should not be brought along.

As an exclusive GT-R owner invite only event, we ask that you bring identification with you on the day.

We will have security at the gate and only owners with their name on the list will gain access to the track. Please note that only registered owners will be permitted to enter the circuit property. Please do not bring any unregistered guests.

I have done similar days at the Island with BMW and Audi in the past and ID was all that was required on those days too.

I think it's 10am at the South Wharf Hilton.

[Who Gives]

so how com some GTR owners were invited and others not?

(i think i might know )

. . . . OK . . I give in. . . Tell us!!!

[targa]

Could anyone going tomorrow to Phillip Island 1:46.53 please post the lap time this guy is doing

I would like to see how much faster he is than my times

1:47.40, 1:47.03, 1:46.53

(ATC May 09)

[jpcdanny]

I can almost guarantee that there will be not timing going on. Experience in the past would indicate that they do anything not to do a full timed lap.

See you all tomorrow morning I am on the AM session.

[targa]

I can almost guarantee that there will be not timing going on. Experience in the past would indicate that they do anything not to do a full timed lap.

See you all tomorrow morning I am on the AM session.

Almost every phone has a stopwatch!

[targa]

Almost every phone has a stopwatch!

best speed I've seen in the R35 is 252k just before turn 1

maybe you guys could watch the speedo then

[Godcla]

Suzuki and the " Godfather of GTR" with me .....and Chris in the Car with Suzuki at the Island...

[handbrake]

Could anyone going tomorrow to Phillip Island 1:46.53 please post the lap time this guy is doing

I would like to see how much faster he is than my times

1:47.40, 1:47.03, 1:46.53

(ATC May 09)

Dean Canto V8 supercar driver seemed pretty relaxed talking to me as he punched out a lazy 1:46. no idea about other times, unfortunately no data from Suzuki-san's efforts

btw this trip has ruined performance driving in Queensland for me. Phillip island is such a superb track, I don't think I will be able to go back to the paperclip....

[handbrake]

A few random shots from the day.

Suzuki-san and Mizuno-san. Great guys, very down to earth and humble.

Steve Pizatti

me with 'the godfather', awesome.