MX-5 Club Trackday - Wakefield Park - 29th July 2012

Hellmun · Postby **Hellmun** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:28 pm

Andrew doesn't need to, he can just drive my car... after signing the 'if the gearbox brakes while your driving it, you replace it" contract :twisted:

1:04's would be achievable with slicks, suspension upgrade and a wing (as least the CAR would be capable of it, I don't pretend to think I'd be able to do it anytime soon). I'm hoping to go lower than that eventually though.... I've been told to expect a ballpark 180kw atw which is what similar motors have made. I said I wanted reliability above all else and he said the motor will do that easily. Regardless of what power it really makes it's just a number, I'm looking forward to just seeing how different the car behaves and how different it is learning the tracks again. Wakefield right now is pretty simple, if at turn 2,8 or 10 apply brakes, otherwise apply throttle :mrgreen:

Bryan I just have the 949 front big brake kit with the 4 pot wilwoods, unlikely to get a huge amount more stopping power but hopefully much better pad life and lower temps. Before the brake ducts I was going through pads very fast and now I get barely any taper.... I've had these brakes ready to go for a while now , had been holding off to stay in class 6.

Zohxoco · Postby **Zohxoco** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 1:35 am

Entry in...

LuckyCat · Postby **LuckyCat** » Thu Jul 05, 2012 8:31 am

Class 7 question. Are CAMS decals required for this class?

chris

Sailor · Postby **Sailor** » Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:52 am

Hi Chris,
No you won't require a blue triangle for this event.

Have fun, unlikely that I'll make this one

Regie · Postby **Regie** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:02 am

Has anyone received their conformation yet? Or does it get done closer to the date?

Hjt · Postby **Hjt** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:11 am

Email Zan if overly concerned mate

Apu · Postby **Apu** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:36 am

Just email Zan. I got mine within a couple of days.

LuckyCat · Postby **LuckyCat** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 10:09 am

Regie wrote:Has anyone received their conformation yet? Or does it get done closer to the date?

Just over a week before the event, you should get track papers from Zan, is my experience. My entry fee has been debited, so it's sweet as. Just check your account?

see you there !

chris :beer:

Regie · Postby **Regie** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 10:08 pm

LuckyCat wrote:
Regie wrote:Has anyone received their conformation yet? Or does it get done closer to the date?

Just over a week before the event, you should get track papers from Zan, is my experience. My entry fee has been debited, so it's sweet as. Just check your account?

see you there !

chris

just recieved an email off Zan

next week the confirmations will be sent out

ill check the bank account before i jump to conclusions...i think the debit just blended in with Ebay buys haha

kris · Postby **kris** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 10:38 pm

WOO HOO I'm going to this if places available- ill get my papers in this weekend / early this week!
Seems like there might be quite a crew cruising from Sydney !

mazmad · Postby **mazmad** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:28 pm

Hi all

This will be my first track day with the green machine.

Will I need more than one tank of petrol for the day? And how strict is the scrutineering, is it ok to put items (phone, wallet) into locked glove box? I am assuming everything else from mats to fluffy dice will need to be removed.

Very much looking forward to getting the car on the track for the first time.

Craig.

Guran · Postby **Guran** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:37 pm

Welcome Craig! You're going to have a ball! :mrgreen:

Scrutineering is reasonably sensible and much less pedantic than at state supersprint rounds. Stuff kept safely in a locked glove box is fine (even locking it is optional). If you do this, it's probably a good idea to pad the glove box with something soft & bulky (towel, t-shirt, etc), so your wallet/phone/etc don't slide around in there and distract you while on track (just like the fluffy dice!). Everything else loose in the cabin needs to be removed. Check to make sure your battery is solidly clamped down. No problem with using suction cup mounts for cameras, dataloggers, etc.

mazmad · Postby **mazmad** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:55 pm

Thanks Guran camera mount and PBox was my next question.

Dang so have to remove the fluffy dice, oh well

LuckyCat · Postby **LuckyCat** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:30 am

mazmad wrote:Hi all

This will be my first track day with the green machine.

Will I need more than one tank of petrol for the day? And how strict is the scrutineering, is it ok to put items (phone, wallet) into locked glove box? I am assuming everything else from mats to fluffy dice will need to be removed.

Very much looking forward to getting the car on the track for the first time.

Craig.

Craig, just remember, before scruiteneering, everything out of the boot (jack, brace, space saver if you have one....).Petrol -I drive from the mountains and top at Marulan. Then I have more than enough gas to do track day and get home. Other drivers may have different strategies regarding fuel.

Have fun !

chris