Initial Drift - Drift Practise Day, Wakefield Park - 9 Jan 2011

[StinkyPoo]

Just posting this through just incase anyone might be interested learning how to drift/practise. It is not a competition so you can drive as fast or as slow as you like.

D-Day Wakefield Park 9th Jan 2011

Instruction will be on hand during the day from some of the longest serving drifters in the land.

YOUR CAR WILL NEED TO PASS SCRUTINEERING - Working seatbelts or valid harnesses, properly installed seats, working brakes and brakelights, working windscreen wipers if it rains, all wheelnuts present and no leaks are the basics. Convertibles will not be allowed unless they have a rollcage that extends above the driver's head. Any questions, please ask or read the FAQ below.

YOU WILL NEED AN AS1698 (that little red and silver sticker) APPROVED HELMET, LONG SLEEVES, PANTS AND CLOSED SHOES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: --> Click here to read info about how our days work, scrutineering requirements etc.

PRICES:

Initial Drift Club Member: $150

Non-member: $170

Yearly Initial Drift Membership: $170 for the first year. Includes t-shirt, stickers, membership card and discounts on track day prices and free gate entry to most events. Available on the day. Get this if you intend to do a lot of track days. Renewal is $120 per year.

Yearly Associate Membership: $50 per year. Gives you membership in a CAMS affiliated club and the ability to hold a CAMS L2NS license, which is required for most of our events. No other benefits. Available on the day. Get this if you only intend to do a few days. You can upgrade at any time to a full membership

CAMS L2NS license: $50 Available on the day. Payable on the day.

CAMS Day License Available For First Timers, come out and give it a go and purchase a CAMS daily license for a small fee $20.

NOTE: The CAMS license is a once-yearly payment (excluding daily license). After applying for one, you will eventually receive a license in the mail that can be used at all of our events for one year. If you signed up for one last time and have not yet received it, please bring the tear-off bit you received.

Spectators: $FREE

Here's how to work out how much it costs for you:

If you're an Initial Drift member with a CAMS licence, it's $150

If you're not an Initial Drift member, but have a CAMS licence, it's $170

If you're an Initial Drift Associate Member with a CAMS licence, it's $170

If you want to join with a yearly Associate Membership it's $170 + $50 +$50 = $270

If you want to join with a yearly Full Membership, it's $150 + $170 +$50 = $370

Drive with a Daily License, $170 + $20 = $190

HOW TO ENTER:

Read and agree to this:

1. EVENT DESCRIPTION: This event will be single car drift practice, the action of driving a vehicle in a series of controlled slides throughout a pre-determined course, maintaining a standard of control. All activity will take place on thedesignated track section behind appropriate safety barriers. This event includes but is not limited to the following guidelines:

2. DRIVER BRIEFING: All drivers, without exception, will be required to attend the compulsory driver/participant's briefing priorto being allowed on the course. All drivers must hold a valid CAMS L2NS licence or superior. If they do not, they can apply for one.

3. ALCOHOL: The consumption of alcohol by drivers is strictly prohibited. All drivers must maintain a blood alcohol level(BAC) of 0.0 throughout the event. Consumption of alcohol in the pit, paddock or other non-public area is prohibited until the conclusion of the Meeting.

4. CARS AND ENTRANTS MUST COMPLY WITH BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING SCRUTINEERING GUIDELINES:

• All wheel studs must have nuts and be tightened prior to entry to the track.

• The vehicle battery must be secured.

• No loose items are to be in the cabin (mobile phones, hand-held cameras, road maps etc.).

• Absolutely no fluid leaks.

• Brake lights must work, and brakes must be functional.

• Exhaust must exit outside the perimeter of the vehicle.

• Safety harnesses or seatbelts must be complete units sourced from a recognised manufacturer andmust be fitted and worn within the manufacturer's instructions or limitations and must meet theacceptable standards FIA 8853/98. FIA 8853 – 1985, SFI 16.1, FIA 8854 – 1991, AS 2596, ECE R16 & ASE35.

• Have on their coachwork a blue triangle of 150 mm sides indicating the location of the battery orbattery isolation switch if fitted.

• Driver's seat must be securely mounted to the cabin floor.

• A helmet which complies with AS 1698 and carries markings to that effect, or otherwise be a standardlisted in Schedule D of the current CAMS manual.

•Non flammable clothing must be worn, including cover from ankles to wrists to throat. No person will bepermitted to participate wearing apparel of nylon or similar material. Whilst not compulsory, an approveddriving suit is highly recommended.

•Suitable footwear must be worn. Prohibited are (for example) thongs, Roman sandals, high-heeledshoes, nylon joggers and bare feet.

• In open cars, goggles or visors with a material other than glass must be used (to AS 1609-1981).

DISCLAIMER:5. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK:DRIVERS

•This event is held under CAMS and follows all relevant guidelines in relation to Drifting events. If applying for a CAMS licence on the day of the event, please be sure to read Section 3 of the Application before signing it for the conditions of the licence and cover.

•Initial Drift Australia Inc reserves the right to, at any stage, refuse entry or participation in the said event and evictentrants and spectators from the venue without question or reason.

Deposit your money into the bank account (by direct deposit either on the internet or at your bank), and make sure you put the remitter name as your real name, and put SKIDS or something similar as the description. This will secure your spot. All you have to do then is turn up.

PRE-ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY THE 7TH EVENING, AS THE PAYMENT SOMETIMES NEEDS 24 HOURS TO CLEAR BEFORE YOU SECURE A PLACE.

Bank Account Details:

National Australia Bank

Account Name: Initial Drift Australia Inc.

BSB Number: 082-171

Account Number: 5-6664-6062

Once you have transfered the money, email registration (at) initialdrift.com.au with the confirmation/receipt number and you are in!

For those of you who would like to pay on the day, pricing will be $170.

[StinkyPoo]

Yes, it is the same day as Summernats, however this is only one of two weekend days that could be secured by IDA in 2011.

[TeeJay1600]

Hottest day of the year "Summernats Saturday"

[Verms]

Whos going up tomorrow? What time does it start???? I'm looking at going up!!!!!!!!!

[the_moose]

Whos going up tomorrow? What time does it start???? I'm looking at going up!!!!!!!!!

Gates open at 0800 and drivers brief at 0900ish.

There are some silvia guys meeting at supercheap in Queanbeyan ay 0900 then heading off from there.

Weather doesn't sound to promising though.