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Old 06-10-2011, 03:49 PM   #1
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Thumbs up Lakeside Raceway General Practice Day

Hey guys
there is a Lakeside Raceway general Practice Day on Friday 11th of November.
$80 half Day or $120 for Full day.
I am thinking of taking the SP20 out for a bit of fun.
There are no restrictions as to race or road cars both are welcome. not a bad day for 120 bucks. plus 50 bucks fuel
Anyone interested?
Link to calendar---> http://www.queenslandraceway.com.au/main.php?menu=qri02
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Old 06-10-2011, 04:00 PM   #2
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Oh yeh, I can see me getting along to this. I should definitely have my track only rims and tyres by then. Is this being run by the same guy/business that does the street sprints, open sprints, trackattack, etc? If so, they owe me $80, so $40 for a full day of practice sounds sweet to me.

Actually, why not do the one on the 5th that's on a Saturday? Is it cheaper for the midweek sessions?

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Old 06-10-2011, 04:43 PM   #3
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General Practice Days are always before a big 2 day event.

Midweek sessions yes are always cheaper. but these gen prac days are even cheaper again.

this day is run by Queensland Raceways. trackattack etc is a 3rd party selling entry spots. they do not sell spots for special events like this.

Also - for a beginner, the morning session is always good to hit, as the serious guys tend to hit the track in the arvo seesion for practice for the weekends races.

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Old 08-10-2011, 09:28 AM   #4
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Thumbs up Go Team Zoom Zoom!

I'm a strong maybe for the full day.
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Old 08-10-2011, 12:17 PM   #5
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Feel like bringing the strut brace with you?
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Old 08-10-2011, 03:56 PM   #6
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It can be done.
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Old 08-10-2011, 05:21 PM   #7
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I may come along to watch. Once I've got the suspension & wheels on the 3k i'll be up for a track day
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Old 08-10-2011, 08:10 PM   #8
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Awesome. Don't suppose passengers are allowed to ride shotgun... I would love the chance at going round before going out in my own car. Happy to pay half of the cost...
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Old 08-10-2011, 08:23 PM   #9
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If it's all good you can jump in with me dude.
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Old 08-10-2011, 09:45 PM   #10
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sick! i promise ill try not be like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIhGJ...eature=related HAHAHA
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Normal track day I've been to they allow passengers on at the end of the day at street speeds. Though this is a practice day. So might be different.

And when I say street speeds, the MX5s still did 150kph down the main straight. lol
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Just gave them a call in regards to this day and it's just rock up and pay and drive. I've booked my day off work, can't wait!
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Old 11-10-2011, 10:27 AM   #13
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I have also booked the day off, not to drive though, just to watch & take photos
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Old 11-10-2011, 12:11 PM   #14
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As I said before, if allowed, I'm happy to take some people on some happy laps. I do plan to go home somewhere in the middle of the day though and have some chow and a shower and come back. The people running the food/drink hut out there must be millionaires by now. $5 for a powerade!!
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Who do I call to enquire about it? I've got a helmet but so keen to get into the racing scene
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Old 11-10-2011, 01:49 PM   #16
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I called 1800RACERS and they told me there is no booking, just come to the track and pay in the bottom of the tower building. You'll only need a helmet and long pant/long sleeve cotton clothing, but I don't even think that is fully enforced. Last time I went I wore a pair of work pants and an old business shirt and the pants were poly-cotton. It's all self-scrutineerd, so just rock up and race really.
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Old 11-10-2011, 07:11 PM   #17
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Normal track day I've been to they allow passengers on at the end of the day at street speeds. Though this is a practice day. So might be different.

And when I say street speeds, the MX5s still did 150kph down the main straight. lol
That IS street speeds for a 5 Ryan!
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Old 11-10-2011, 07:47 PM   #18
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Where would be a good place to get helmets?
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Old 11-10-2011, 10:04 PM   #19
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Motorcycle shop? Make sure they have an a tick. Most offroad ones are a lot cheaper but do not meet safety standards, or haven't been tested
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eBay for helmets? No one checks to make sure your helmet is ADR approved though. Just that you have it on your head.
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