Motorkhana, January 23, 2005

[Kel]

no sorry Saru, not from me....typical internet all talk and no turn up.  The axle is still sitting in the middle of the floor borken.

But please keep us posted about other events, I'd love to give something down there a shot later in the year.

All the best with the numbers

The Zed is out too :Oops:

Mr Nissan has still not figured out the clunking in the steering (suspect broken bushes but they reckon they know best).

[Neil]

If this Tar ones like my last one at Wyong,,,Then your all gonna have a very boring weekend. Tar is mad fun.

I would have thought Shelly and the Boys would have been doing this one.

Neil.

[Duncan]

yeah the canberrians are a bit soft. I'm just a bit short of a car atm.

1. broken axle

1. broken engine

1. wierd creaking noise that the genuises at nissan can't work out. FARK.

Anyway, have fun down there....it will be tops.....you are *encouraged* to hoon around

[Gus-]

I'm not soft, i just dont have a car, sau membership or licence

[Neil]

I'm not soft, i just dont have a car, sau membership or licence

So what are you trying to tell us??? apart from being a lazy bastard. A motorkhana would be great for you,,,. Get Mom or Dad to pay for club membership,,,then basic Cams licence and use their car. Easy. Bit late now but maybe next time.

Neil.

[Gus-]

ok then.....

[Saru]

Now how do I find the complex???.

How familar are you with Canberra?

Coming in down the Federal Highway, turn right onto Sutton Rd which is just (about 200m - maybe less) after Macs Reef Rd. Sutton Rd and Macs Reef Rd are just before you enter the ACT. Continue down Sutton Rd. The Driver Training Centre is quite visible from the road and is on the right if you're coming south down Sutton Rd. If you reach the intersection with Piallago Rd (spelling?) you've gone about a km too far. I think the Driver Training Centre is about 10-15kms from the turnoff. You can't miss it, as long as you're on Sutton Rd.

If you have a map (I like the free one from the NRMA) you'll be fine.

R31_silo2: If you can get a car for the day that someone is happy for you to semi-abuse, we can organise a day-licence for you that does not require car club membership. It will be $10 on top of the $40 entrance fee. You need to tell me before 5pm on Monday 17th Jan or else I can't guarantee you a spot.

[Sinista32]

Hi Saru, If my ride was in shape to do this event I'd be there.

R Spectators welcome ? If so I'll come down for a looksee and that way I'll know the drill for the next one.

I note since you posted there's been little response from the local SAU, me included.

Soz mate.

[Saru]

Yes, spectators are most welcome.

[SupaFly Skyline]

Saru, PM sent

[Gus-]

now i wait for the offers of a car..... anyone

haha, nah i rekon ill wait a year or two until i have my own car and have had a little bit more practice other than driving around a carpark in 3rd gear

[Duncan]

Hey Angus.....if you really are interested you can get a cams license for motorkhanas from 14....you just need someone to lend you a car. even better as a "junior" most events will let you run with a passeneger/instructor to help out.

best way to learn to handle a car

[Saru]

now i wait for the offers of a car..... anyone

Come in your parents car Seriously, if you're a learner, I'd be very surprised if you came close to hurting it.

Don't be afraid about coming in an "embarassing" car, either (this goes for anyone!) - so far we have Mazda 808s, 1970s Chyrsler/Mitsubishi Lancers and a 1986 323 (among other things). There are no "embarassing" cars if your actually competing!

[Duncan]

yeah and mine would have been an 1980 200b.....next time.....

[Gus-]

so anyone wanna ive me their car for a spin, they can with me, i wont hurt it toio much, i swears

[Gus-]

i kinda dont think my paretns would let me take their car, lol

ill ask em anyways

is ne1 from sau heading out

what do you actually do in a motorkhana anyway HAHA

[Neil]

I would usually use my beat up 1983 Pulsar but seing as how I don't have a tow car yet I'll be using the Skyline. The diffs now back in slippery mode so expect a lot of sideways action.

Neil.

[Neil]

what do you actually do in a motorkhana anyway HAHA

Cams have set courses that you have to follow,,,basically its a series of witches hats or flags that you have to negotitate in the correct order. When I have used the skyline in other motorkhanas I have only ever used 1st gear,the handbrake and reverse.

Neil.

[Shell]

If this Tar ones like my last one at Wyong,,,Then your all gonna have a very boring weekend. Tar is mad fun.

I would have thought Shelly and the Boys would have been doing this one.

Neil.

Duncan's right, we're soft....well I am anyway heh

Might come and spectate though, and take some action shots!!

[Neil]

....you are *encouraged* to hoon around

Our Vice-Pres has said I am Encouraged to hoon around,,,after last weekends effort thats exactly what I'm gonna do.

Shell bring the camera I think someone should have on record a very sideways SAU Skyline.

Neil.