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LOL so who has a big list of stuff they want done to their cars before this day :D I know I do ~

Since there are a few race cars floating around, I guess there's no problem with weight reduction then is there? :cheers:

Ando, I know I said it's a safe track but please try and stay on the track!

No worries Adam, all banter said and done, I WILL be driving very cautiously on the track, dont wont to hurt the poor girl after all the work done to her. More interested in getting to 'know' my car.

Back on topic, looking forward to finally getting out there, becoming a track addict!

LOL so who has a big list of stuff they want done to their cars before this day :D I know I do ~

that is sooo not funny!!

my list is 2 pages long.

can someone give us track noobs a checklist on preparation before hitting the track??

and also on maybe what to bring to the track?

BWA, you've already paid for most stuff you would need including the licence so it will be much much much cheaper this time round.

Entry fee, petrol, food, maybe an oil change afterwards which wilch will happily fulfil. haha I'm so funny.

DIF, it will be great to get another girl out there. We're slowly evening up the numbers. Entry fee + $85 for L2S licence (which is an annual fee not every time), about $30 for the fire extinguisher or borrow one off someone, then get your car ready and race.

Best for me if you all pay CAMS directly. You have to be a member of SAU NSW Club to get one. CAMS will check with us when they go over your form. Details are all on the form linked to in the first post.

Handbrake or no handbrake - wont change much either way :)

Ando, I know I said it's a safe track but please try and stay on the track!

I just put my cams forms thro on friday :D

now to just everything else organised.. when do we have to pay by?

Deadline is when all places are filled but it would really help us out if everyone was paid at least 3 weeks before the day.

Hey Adam, can we get confirmation if we are paying $140 or $150!?

Cheers buddy

Ando

hmm sounds good

so how many ppl are allowed to race total? I'm definitely keen to run the 31 again and wakefield is an awesome track. I'll have to talk to my dad, might be able to get him to bring his XY GT for another thrash. Also a mate with an RX-7 S2. Looking forward to holding u guys up (Since im not allowed a turbo, thanks a lot RTA :cheers: ) hahahaha youz probaly won't want me to come now.

Let me think about it but keen at the moment.




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