RubyRS4 Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 funny how Bob starts doing this now after plans of a new track is this a ploy to send a message to the local gov. saying (from Bob) we dont need another track?hope he fails I do too. Too little too late. Entry fees have never been injected back into that venue. Its been falling apart and slowing becoming derelict for years ... yet he kept taking our money. Now there's the threat of competition and he's doing something now? The work will probably be on the cheap anyway. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3842694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 That is not what I heard Nick. Apparently work is currently underway to resurface the REST of the track, but NOT the drag strip. For drifting activities I would assume. Since BJ won't play ball with ANDRA, we will NEVER see top fuel or any other kind of dragsters there again - so why would he spend several hundred grand to resurface the strip and redo timing gear, when it will never make much income. The big boys and big comps are where the $$$ are, and since ANDRA are not interested in AIR, it will never happen. He doesn't really care about our street drags - and never has. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3842745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inline 6 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 (edited) what i found weird was its still sorta open, i went there and got my car engineered with along with a couple of other strangers about a year ago. they also had adverts about driving v8's on the track for the day and we were working out it was cheaper for us each to drive 1 of them than what it cost just to hire the track and have this engineer drive our cars for the day. panel van there became the first car being tested to be street legal with an engine swap to lite on fire. got to drive it out on the track along the drag strip, was tempted to give it a go but i thought i better not incase i got busted Edited May 5, 2008 by gzilla Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3842800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krishy Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I keep hearing that it is sorta open and then i hear that it isnt open anymore....what on earth is going on with AIR..... btw gzilla sorry about sunday mate...just was too tired to make it to the meet spot....then again i should have gone cruising instead of having a disgraceful game Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3842811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiplash Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 That is not what I heard Nick. Apparently work is currently underway to resurface the REST of the track, but NOT the drag strip. For drifting activities I would assume. Since BJ won't play ball with ANDRA, we will NEVER see top fuel or any other kind of dragsters there again - so why would he spend several hundred grand to resurface the strip and redo timing gear, when it will never make much income. The big boys and big comps are where the $$$ are, and since ANDRA are not interested in AIR, it will never happen. He doesn't really care about our street drags - and never has. hmmm ok then, i'll have to talk to my mate again and see what he has to say. I know Bob wants the whole track resurfaced in time for the AMRC round. As of last May Bob had planned to spend around 7Million between calder and AIR to get both of them up to scratch Steve this has been in the plans since May last year. I'm far from Bobs biggest supporter so i'm not defending him, i'm just going on the information i have been given. A good friend of mine was working with bob to set up a series and so i have been privy to the information regarding his tracks. However Bob being Bob screwed over my mate so now information isn't coming from the top dog Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3842893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I really do hope your info is good Nick - but not holding my breath Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3842900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLED Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 lol, BJ is too busy hiding his money from his ex wife and her lawyers at the moment Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3843733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Stirls Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 There will never be any major work done on AIR because the EPA has and order that says that if any major work is to be done then the mounds have to be pulled down and the asbestos and tyres are to be removed. the tyres aren't that expansive to remove but you an garantee that the Asbestos will cost millions to be removed. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3843764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiplash Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 had another talk to my mate, seems like Bob wants to eventually set up the drag strip but as your said andrew there will not be any top level comps. I personally still think the garden island is the way to go for future motorsport in SA and knowing how Bob can change his mind instantaneously i won't be holding my breath either Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3844025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Read into this what you like, but when I went past AIR today, there's was a big tipper dumping something right on to the track where the start/finish line is (of the drag strip). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3844111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madaz Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 ^^ seagull poo Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3844117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylineguy19 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 yeah i got a picture message from a mate today showing the road machinery in there on the track, something is finally happening. About bloody time too. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3844369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty 31 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 the bitumen equipment has been there for a week or more they've resurfaced the whole main straight by the looks of things Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3844706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubes Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Makes me smile.. Hopefully it won't be long. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3844802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_rbman Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 finger's and toes are crossed but i aint holding my breath! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3844910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kralster Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I've never been there so is it and 1/8th mile or a 1/4 mile??? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3844944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylineguy19 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 its a 1/4, cant wait to run the 31 down there, should be bit of fun. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3844993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM032 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 woohoo finally the work begins lol i was reading this thread from the start n then got to like page 3 n realised shit its like 2 years old lol i swear im sober hahaaa Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3845045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shy_s6 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 giddy up!! http://www.nissansilvia.com/forums/index.p...howtopic=303832 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3845182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krishy Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 its good to hear some work has been started and stuff....well now i cant wait to find out the 1/4 mile times and stuff Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/130226-air-drags/page/4/#findComment-3845549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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