Sau Forum Battle - Come One, Come All!

[motorculture]

ForumBattle information pack - please read!

Can a forum enter more than 2 cars per discipline?

Yes! A forum can enter more than two cars per racing discipline. The top two points scoring entrants will go towards your forums overall points tally.

Can I enter multiple events?

Due to popular demand Forum Battle will be opening the flood gates, and allowing competitors to enter multiple disciplines, every competitor will also automatically gain VIP access and be entered into the show shine event..

Points gained in these events will also go to your Forums total point score. PRIZES,PRIZES,PRIZES. Winning is always sweeter when you get to take home a trophy and prizes. But what if you could take a big chunk of the 20K prize pool? We say if you’ve got the car to do the job, don’t hold back.

And for those of us lucky enough to have sponsors helping us out, this is a great opportunity to send some love back to the sponsors and get great coverage+ reach for all those important potential customers. Forum Battle will have multiple car bloggers, photographers and video bloggers all making the trip to Calder Park to cover Forum Battle.

Time Attack and the Lap Dash Cars

Time Attack and/or the Lap Dash

Below is the timetable for any cars that are involved in the Time Attack and/or The Lap Dash

Motorkhana

Below is the timetable for any cars that are involved in the Motorkhana only

Note Entrants in this group may register at the earlier time if required

400m Sprint only Cars

Below is the timetable for any cars that are involved in the 400m Sprint only

Note Entrants in this group may register at one of the earlier times if required

Trailer Parking

The Paddock/Service area or Pits for the Forum Challenge Cars will only allow for competition cars. All trailers must be parked at the south end of the Thunderdome. Any cars on trailers must be at the circuit prior to 7:00am and will not be able to be removed until 10pm

Crew

A maximum of 2 Crew per car can be registered as per the official entry form for $10 each per day and will be allowed access within the competition car prior to public gates open time. Note – this is 2 crew members per car NOT per discipline.

CAMS Licence

We are working organising a single day licence with CAMS now so stay tuned…

CAMS Sup Regs

Supplementary Regs: http://www.rally.com.au/images/stories/Forum_Regs_SR_030112.pdf

[motorculture]

Ever wanted to know what it feels like to be strapped into the bucket seat of a rally car, while be thrown side ways into corner, at full noise? Forum battle is giving one lucky person shot gun in a ARC Rally car at Calder Park, other prizes include:

x2 free entry for show and shine

x2 mothers bucket deal

x4 free forum battle single day passes

Competition closes: 16/FEB/2012

To enter, visit the Forum Battle facebook page: CLICK HERE, hit the “like” button and tell us on our wall what prize you would like to Win.

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[?UESTLOVE]

What are quick times at Calder??

Dont let sycorb in...his too quick!!!!! hehehe. Honestly tho, sick of seeing EVO's at the top, if anyone is going to pip them it will be the skyline boys.

[Snowman]

Who knows since NO ONE ever runs the short track since it takes out the only 3 exciting parts of the whole track! LOL

But I expect people will be able run a lap under 40s in something decently fast.

But why they aren't using the full track is beyond me given that's only a flat minute for proper quick cars.

[?UESTLOVE]

really?? 40 secs??? Sounds like a small track, probably something the Hondas will own!!!

[Fatstig]

Its also bumpy as all hell. I haven't raced there since 2006 is the surface improved or does it get a little gravely still.

[Russman]

ForumBattle information pack - please read!

Can a forum enter more than 2 cars per discipline?

Yes! A forum can enter more than two cars per racing discipline. The top two points scoring entrants will go towards your forums overall points tally.

Are we still wanting to put in extra entries? If we have a car failure it might be good as a back up?

[sycorb]

Im sorry to all SAU members im working oversea ATM i am trying to organise myself to be back for this event i will confirm on the 10/2/2012 with R31 Nismoid

if anybody is interested in taking my spot please get in contact with R31 nismoid

sorry

thanks

[?UESTLOVE]

hahahah clown

[HKS26T]

Im sorry to all SAU members im working oversea ATM i am trying to organise myself to be back for this event i will confirm on the 10/2/2012 with R31 Nismoid

if anybody is interested in taking my spot please get in contact with R31 nismoid

sorry

thanks

Negative! Hurry up and get back from Dubai!!

As i said, i will transport the car down for you.... i just wont drive it

[motorculture]

For those wondering about what the Gymkhana layout looks like.

The video features Dan Day using Steve Glenney's STI Spec-C.

Test out your hand braking skills!

[N1GTR]

That's the actual layout? Confirmed and no more changes like the tyre regs?

If so, I can think of a few SAU cars that will be scary fast there

[R31Nismoid]

I'd say it won't be exactly the same, given it looks like a test day... Similar none the less and certainly faster than that WRX!

[TURISMO]

If this the layout I won't be using the hanbrake

[jangles]

Drag rules announced, seems it has to be basically andra spec to run..

http://forumbattle.com.au/2012/02/09/400m-sprint-rules-and-requirements-confirmed/

Edited February 9, 2012 by jangles

[R31Nismoid]

Yeah they are running against Calder rules. Knew about that last week hehe

Cars that are coming so far - already ANDRA spec'd or will pass @ Calder, so they will be fine

[R31Nismoid]

Im sorry to all SAU members im working oversea ATM i am trying to organise myself to be back for this event i will confirm on the 10/2/2012 with R31 Nismoid

if anybody is interested in taking my spot please get in contact with R31 nismoid

sorry

thanks

Lets hope there is good news tomorrow!

[motorculture]

Good news guys, we have organised a single day CAMS licence. The CAMS licence will be available for $70 and can be bought on the day. It includes car club membership and CAMS licence through the MG Club Vic.

This weeks Competitor update sees more entrants into the Street Class.

Steve Reed from OZMPS has entered his Mazda MPS 3 turbo. This is one quick front wheel drive which regularly competes in the ADVAN Neova Cup. Steve is no slouch behind the wheel and is always looking to improve, recently taking out an award at the recent ADVAN Neova Cup night for quickest in his category.

Representing Pulsar Group of Australia (PGA) is Gareth. Gareth has been busy preparing this Pulsar for a CA18DET conversion however he is not sure it will be ready for Forum Battle.

We'll find out on the day whether Gareth will represent Pulsar.org in his completed CA conversion or the the original 18LE with 350,000K’s on the clock.

Another PGA entrant is Brad and his VZR Pulsar. This VZR N1 V2 is a limited edition light weight Race spec version from factory. While only 200 were meant to be made due to the price only 36 have been recorded that Brad and pulsar.org.au knows of so far. From the factory the race spec Pulsar gets R33 GTR seats, light weigh Enkei wheels and the most powerful naturally aspirated 1.6L engine ever produced.

To finish of PGA's latest bunch of entrants is Steve and his SSS track weapon. Steve’s Pulsar may look fairly standard, because that's exactly the way he likes it, “I love the look of peoples faces when I scream past them on the straight of Sandown and Phillip Island.” The Pulsar has a GTi-R conversion with forged rods and pistons as well as a few other goodies which results in 235kw at the wheels! Steve will be representing Pulsar.org in the Rally and Time Attack.

Pedro representing Euro Revolution has managed to get his hands on a very hot hatch for Forum Battle. This ex GPT production race car was originally part of a factory VW team. These cars were very quick back in 2005 GPT era even with the limited modifications allowed back in that series.

Boosted Falcon is home to Australia's quickest NA I6 Falcon. Scott’s project car is constantly under going more modifications to shave seconds of his drag times. Scott's aim is to get his 230rwkw EA Falcon it into the low 12′s without the help of boost or laughing gas. Scott will be representing Boosted Falcon in the 1/4 mile drag and hoping to get further into the low 12′s.

Another loyal user representing Boosted Falcon and 90's Falcons in general is Pat. Pat’s 1994 ED Fairmont Ghia, has seen its fair share of ups and downs. The Falcon was originally a present from his older brother and was riddled with problems but Pat grew to love it. This is its second engine conversion and with a new turbo set up Pat was getting 270RWKWs but Pat is aiming higher and hopes to get a retune before Forum Battle.

Rounding up the current Boosted Falcon team is Pete and his GLi Wagon. Pete will be strutting his stuff in the Show'n'shine on the Sunday. The Wagon's mods include a shaved rear wiper and wiper nozzle to give it a clean look as well as an NF Fairlane velour interior with chrome highlights to the inside. Outside now has a Fairmont front, EL Fairmont door moulds, NF Fairlane chrome window moulds and clear repeaters. The rear quirky window Venetians blinds came with car, and Pete has never had the need to take them off.

Wheels vary as Pete changes his mind a lot, currently its sitting on standard steelies until he settles on something else he likes.

Representing Opel Oz is Adam and his Astra van which was imported as it was never sold in Australia. Adam believes it to be one of only two in Australia.

It is still stock at this point as the car still needs to have a roadworthy inspection because it was imported from England and therefore does not have a compliance plate.

Adam will be doing a road trip to his first show'n'shine at Calder Park. Look out for the Astra van at Forum Battle!

For Team Fullboost is Andrew who will be competing in 2 events (Rally and Time attack category). Andrew's R34 GTR earns the Godzilla status with a list of mods goes on forever (which can be seen HERE). As for experience, Andrew has raced in F3, Forumla Ford, Formula Vee, saloon cars, hill climbed since he was 14, and drifted in the Red Rock Noodle Bar ute.

To read the full articles on any of the cars featured above or any previously featured cars visit: forumbattle.com.au

Make sure to enter our Facebook competition: Forum Battle Facebook page

Simply "Like" our page and tell us on our wall which prize you would like to WIN!

Major Prize

A ride in a rally car at Calder Park

Minor Prize

2x Free entry for the Show'n'shine

2x Mothers Bucket deal

4x Free Forum Battle Single day

[sycorb]

Im sorry to all SAU members im working oversea ATM i am trying to organise myself to be back for this event i will confirm on the 10/2/2012 with R31 Nismoid

if anybody is interested in taking my spot please get in contact with R31 nismoid

sorry

thanks

see you all there

[mr.squint]

Just a question, on the website there are 3 different viewing places. Is there going to be a charge for each of the places or does the 3day pass cover everything?