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CALDER PARK DRIFT PRACTICE DAY

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http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/246863355414508/

Entrys Open Now!

Entry is bank deposit, using your cell phone number as the description.

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When you make the deposit, txt me your full name and group you wish to be in to 0406922848

Bank details are:

McQueen Motorsport

Westpac

BSB: 033501

ACC: 151561

You wil recieve a confirmation txt when payment is confirmed.

Date:

-Friday the 27th of July.

Cost:

-$200 per driver capped to 70 drivers

-Spectators and passengers are free!

Enter at the main gate, please be there on time, we want maximum track time we can get!

Inverse Tyres will be there with their tyre machine.

$10 strip and fits! At this stage however you will need to take your scrapies with you.

Timetable:

7:00am – Gates open

8:00am – Scrutineering

8:30am – Drivers briefing

9:00am – On track

Midday – Lunch

12:30pm – Back on Track

4:30pm – Open Session

5:00pm – End of day

Drivers will be split into 3 groups of 20 minute sessions:

-A = Top competition level drivers

-B = Experienced drivers

-C = For those still learning/just starting out

As I don’t know many of you, you will be able to choose your own groups, please pick the correct group for your skill level, I will be moving drivers as required.

The drift sections are:

Section 1 = Turns 1 through to 3 of the National circuit

Section 2 = Turns 4 and 5 (the chicane) followed by a manji section

Section3 = Turns 6 through to 10, must be straight before the drag strip

Possible 4th section to be confirmed, will jst be a simple manji section on the front straight.

Scrutineering:

All cars must have working brake lights.

All cars must have at minimum, working rear hazard lights.

All exterior panels must be fitted securely.

All cars must have a front and back tow point.

All wheel nuts must be fitted.

Front tyres must be in roadworthy condition

Rear tyres need to be in good condition when heading onto the track (eg: not already on canvas)

Cars mustn't have any sharp objects poking out from the body.

Brake, clutch and power steering reservoirs must be covered by an absorbent material.

All cars require a radiator overflow bottle.

Oil breathers must either be plumb back into intake system, or into an approved oil catch can.

Everything must be securely mounted.

All cars must have a working 1kg or larger fire extinguisher securely fitted by a steel bracket within reach of the driver.

Seats must be securely fitted.

Seat belts must be in good condition, lap belts are not allowed.

Dashes must be secure.

Steering wheels must be secure.

No loose items in cabin.

Battery must be secure with a steel bracket and sealed from the cabin.

Passengers are permitted in vehicles with FULL roll cages with side intrusions only.

Cameras are permitted as long as they are fitted using proper fitting equipment.

Driver Safety:

Drivers and passengers must be cover from neck to wrists to ankles.

Non flammable materials.

Closed shoes must be worn.

Helmets must be in good condition and displaying an adr or equivalent sticker.

NO licence is required however drivers and passengers need to bring i.d.

Track rules will be covered in drivers briefing.

I think I have covered everything. If you have any questions please just ask!

For payment instructions and any other enquires contact Scott on 0406922848

Should we be unable to get the numbers required or the day is cancelled for any other reason a FULL refund will be given.

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If this is anything like the practice run just yesterday at Calder... it'll be amazing.

I will be there shooting.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.314954061929267.71773.303165609774779&type=1 - Here's a bunch of photos from Yesterday's drift practice, tag your friends if you recognise their cars!

Wow this looks fun!

Maybe just a few questions:

1. I have a front-wheel drive car, no drifting, but can I still enter just to have a go?

2. Can I drive like a grandma? (A little jaded from going on the track since I got hit a few months ago at Winton by a complete f**king retard)

3. How many cars on the track at a time?

4. "Battery must be secure with a steel bracket and sealed from the cabin" Mine is secure, but I can't remember whether it's steel or plastic (since it is a Mitsubishi!). I can double check, but as it's secure, would I be fine?

5. How long does each group have per session on the track?

6. "Brake, clutch and power steering reservoirs must be covered by an absorbent material." < Any recommendations for absorbent material?

7. What is a "grip session"?

I'll probably have more as I think about it. Cheers :)

Hey bud! thanks for the text, hopefully these answers are enough, any more questions just give me another text!

Wow this looks fun!

Maybe just a few questions:

1. I have a front-wheel drive car, no drifting, but can I still enter just to have a go?

Yes, you are more then welcome to enter, even if you dont plan to drift, however, you would need keep up a pace that didnt hold up the drifters

2. Can I drive like a grandma? (A little jaded from going on the track since I got hit a few months ago at Winton by a complete f**king retard)

As above, if you were to enter, you would have to drive at a pace so as to not interfere with those drifting

3. How many cars on the track at a time?

There will be anywhere between 20-35 cars on track at one time

4. "Battery must be secure with a steel bracket and sealed from the cabin" Mine is secure, but I can't remember whether it's steel or plastic (since it is a Mitsubishi!). I can double check, but as it's secure, would I be fine?

The factory mounting bracket is fine, however if the battery has been relocated to the boot or cabin, it must be secured with a steel bracket

5. How long does each group have per session on the track?

Each session is 20 minutes long

6. "Brake, clutch and power steering reservoirs must be covered by an absorbent material." < Any recommendations for absorbent material?

Most drivers use socks, or rags, have seen drivers use stubbie coolers before, all are acceptable

7. What is a "grip session"?

By grip, I just mean a non-drift session, so just normal track driving

I'll probably have more as I think about it. Cheers :)

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