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Posted: **Mon Jan 23, 2006 2:53 pm**

Hi Guys, a mate of mine holds closed trackdays at Queensland Raceway and has asked me to pass on an invitation to yourselves as he has some positions free. Below is his email with information regarding the event.

Cheers,
Danny

Hi Everyone,
I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Years holiday!!

I have booked all of this years track days. The fist one is on:

TUESDAY 21 FEBRUARY

This will be a half day event:

Cost: $120

Gates Open: 7:30am

Driver Brief: 8:10am

On Track: 8:30am to 12:30pm

Volunteers

A new initiative is that anyone who volunteers for half an event - can drive the other half for free. The volunteers are the backbone of the successful running of the day. If you want to be a volunteer this year let me know.

Booking

As always the first in get the spots. Send me your booking request ASAP and get paid up. This helps me greatly.

I hope to see you out there.

Regards

Paul

0411 127 374

Pictures from previous track days:

www.TimeAttack.com.au/images

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About Track Day

Track day has been put together as an event for people who want extra track time and can participate during the week.
The day is run as a sprint event, where cars are spaced equally on the track, and overtaking is only allowed under controlled conditions (see below).
All car makes and models are welcome. Each set on the track is made up of cars with similar lap times to minimize overtaking.
You can expect to get at least 28 laps. Usually extra sets are available as the day progresses.
The events are held at Queensland Raceway which is on Champions Way, just off the Cunningham Highway near Ipswich. Approximately 20 minutes drive from the intersection of the Western Freeway and Ipswich Motorways.
You also require a Queensland Raceway annual license which costs about $55 and can be bought on the day.
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The Track Day

Times

The gates will be open at 7:30am for driver check-in. Get there early, sign in, get your car number, go to your pit bay and setup your car.
Driver briefing will be at 8:10am. If you miss it, you may miss your first set.
We will be on track from 8:30am to 12:30am.
The front gates will be shut once the track day starts.

Track Use

There will be a maximum of 10 cars per set on the track (Clubman, Sprint), with 5 sets of cars for the Â½ day. So there will be a maximum of 50 cars on the Â½ day. (15 cars on the National circuit)
A set will comprise of 1 warm up lap, 5 hot laps and 1 cool down lap. (7 laps)
We have an electronic timing system to 1/100th of a lap. At the end of each set a printout of the lap times will be available. There will also be a printout at the end of the day showing all your laps for the day.
We have a large electronic sign that will show live speed on the main straight, lap times and the number of the next group to be on the track. Your group number is printed on the sheet with your car number.

Spectators

Spectators will be in the spectator area. No one will be allowed to cross pit lane for viewing.
Only drivers and a nominated crew member will be allowed into the pit area where the cars are. All other spectators will be in the spectator area.
If you bring someone as a spectator you are responsible for their behavior. If they break the rules both of you will be excluded from future events.

Posted: **Mon Jan 23, 2006 2:54 pm**

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The Booking System

Send me an email requesting a position at track day. (Include your Name, contact number, car type, and colour if I donâ€™t already have it)
I will reply with a confirmation of your reserved position.
Make your payment. When you make the transfer into my account ensure you put your name in the details.
Send me an email when you have made the transfer. I will confirm when it is in my account. Sometimes it can take a few days.

Notes:

Driving positions are non-refundable within 2 weeks of the event. But, if you cannot make it and tell me straight away, I will do my best to find you a replacement and give you a refund.
You can buy more than one spot if you are really keen.
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Track Day Rules

General:

No Alcohol at the event.
You must have a helmet and neck to wrist to ankle clothing.
Any Reckless or dangerous driving (burn outs, donuts etc) and you will be asked to leave on the spot without refund. You will not be invited back.

Driving:

No passengers allowed in your car on the track.
Do not enter the track from the pit lane until the flag has been waved in front of you.
No speeding in pit lane. (40km/h max)
Overtaking is only allowed on the main straight(s) after the driver ahead has signaled with indicators.
The driver being overtaken must back off and allow the overtake maneuver to occur before the next corner.
Strictly no tail-gating. The following driver must maintain at least 2 car lengths (10m) bumper to bumper at any time unless overtaking.
Use your rear vision mirrors. Be aware of where you are and who is around you on the track.

Flags (or Traffic Lights):

Red flag means slow down to 40km/h and leave the track immediately.
Yellow flag means slow down to 40km/hr, a car has spun out up ahead. Back to race speed when flags are put away.
Blue checkered flag means come into the pits on this lap.
Black flag means you are following too close or driving dangerously. Back off.

Car Condition:

The condition of the car is the responsibility of the individual. If you do not know if your car is up to standard have it checked / serviced by a professional mechanic before track day.

Tyres:

1. No Tyres that have expired rubber. i.e. Rubber has gone hard.

2. No physical signs of damage.

3. Tyres must have reasonable tread remaining.

Engine:

1. No Oil Leaks

2. No Water Leaks.

3. Good running condition.

Note:

The rules are the property of the group. If you have any suggestions let me know.

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Posted: **Thu Jan 26, 2006 1:24 am**

Is this the one talked about when I went "Track day??" on the wet run with the Mexicans?

Posted: **Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:13 am**

Yes Jeff, there's still some spots if would like to come out for a run. It's a well organised day....I can't wait!!!

Posted: **Fri Jan 27, 2006 8:42 pm**

Not sure yet! I'd like to go but I'm not that confident in ability or finances!

Posted: **Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:56 pm**

sabretooth wrote:Not sure yet! I'd like to go but I'm not that confident in ability or finances!

Don't be concerned about ability....this was the original reason we started these track days.....to give people like us the chance to experience what its like to really drive a car at whatever limit your comfortable with :evil:

and not worry about losing your drivers licence in one go!

You won't be racing door to door with other cars, just racing the clock. The group consists are selected by having people with similar vehicle performance and driver ability together. This ensures that overtaking is kept to a minimum during each sprint.

Also, if you want to volunteer (ie. help out with making the day run smoothly for half the event), you get to drive the other half of the event for free!!! (the $55 or the licence lasts for 12 months).

You'll love it!!!!!!!

Posted: **Mon Jan 30, 2006 11:26 pm**

I want to do it! But NatMeet is looking horrendously expensive at this stage. I'll have to find out what sort of damage it's going to do to my bank account.

If I go, I figure so I don't scare myself I'll set the boost controller to stock boost and drive around like that.

Posted: **Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:15 pm**

At this stage we have....

ORX626
Fra66L
JBT
.....................

who else would like to come out for a play???? Just PM me.

Posted: **Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:43 am**

Okies, I'm in and confirmed. :mrgreen:

Sabre, C'mon man! It'll be a great day. I've not dríven QR yet either and this will only be my second track day so you should be right.

Just need to get the rollbar and harnesses in now... :lol:

Posted: **Sat Feb 04, 2006 7:27 am**

I think he's hiding somewhere. But weeee'll find 'im. :mrgreen:

Posted: **Mon Feb 06, 2006 9:56 pm**

orx626 wrote:Booking
As always the first in get the spots. Send me your booking request ASAP and get paid up. This helps me greatly.
I hope to see you out there.
Regards
Paul Ruzic
041 112 7374

Having dithered around thus far...

I'll be in, if there are any spots left? Only dríven QR once, and no times were taken. Rear tyres were knackerd from fanging round the gravel circuit earlier in the day, too...see sig :evil:

Posted: **Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:42 pm**

Call Paul direct Mike to get on the list.

Posted: **Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:14 pm**

Excellent Mike!

As JBT said just give Paul a call. There are still a few spots left. Are there any other takers :?:

We've currently got 4 MX-5's and 2 BMW 325i's in a group. Would be good to bump them into another group and have all MX-5's.

Cheers,
Danny

Posted: **Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:36 pm**

I'll see if I can confirm tomorrow!

Posted: **Tue Feb 07, 2006 7:49 am**

sabretooth wrote:I'll see if I can confirm tomorrow!

Hope you can!

The entrants list from the forum is as follows:

orx626
Fra66L
JBT
npn4875
Sabretooth....????

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