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I'm really interested in comming along, and finally having a go at driving on the circuit, also got a few mates that are keen to come along, just have a few quick questions.

Is it the club circuit or the national circuit that the even will be held on? and do we need to pre-register, or is it just a case of comming on the day, and signing up? also is a fire extinguisher.. etc needed?

Cheers,

Dave

I'm really interested in comming along, and finally having a go at driving on the circuit, also got a few mates that are keen to come along, just have a few quick questions.

Is it the club circuit or the national circuit that the even will be held on? and do we need to pre-register, or is it just a case of comming on the day, and signing up? also is a fire extinguisher.. etc needed?

Cheers,

Dave

Its Winton Fun day Dave,

That mean you dont' need fire extinguisher neither CAMS license or anything like that though your car need to be in a Road Worthy condition. From what i've heard, just rock up early and pay at the gate.

If you don't plan to push your car too hard, i hope you have an oil cooler or have that extra litter of oil at the least being an old R32gtr. Have your car service/check up by your mechanic/yourself before hand. Last but not least, though we don't want to think about it but we got to be prepare, towing from Winton is a FAIR distance, maybe sign up with the RACV road side assistant or care whatever they call it.

Have fun mate.

just make shore you have nothing losse in you car when you go on a track. basicly same rules as the Friday night drags down at calder.

also John why not just put a helmet on your doughter, i would if it were my kid, cause you don't know what some one else will do. better to be safe then sorry i would say.

I asked as I do not have a Helmet the correct size for her to be used in a car. But the 'Kids' session is behind a pace car at 100kmh max I believe, so not much can go wrong really.

fair enough, yea last time i was there the did the kids session behind the pace car so you should be right. hope she enjoys it.

I asked as I do not have a Helmet the correct size for her to be used in a car. But the 'Kids' session is behind a pace car at 100kmh max I believe, so not much can go wrong really.

Ive never been to a track day where anyone was let out on the track without a helmet, so Id assume that she will need to wear one, but I would call Winton directly and ask them - 03 5766 4235.

Also - Click Here for FAQ's re Fun Days at Winton

Also under "What is a Fun Day", it states:

An opportunity for people over 16 years old to drive around the circuit under controlled conditions. Children must be at least 14 years old to be passengers. It is not a day for young people to learn to drive a car.

Id definately call Winton and ask directly.

Also under "What is a Fun Day", it states:

An opportunity for people over 16 years old to drive around the circuit under controlled conditions. Children must be at least 14 years old to be passengers. It is not a day for young people to learn to drive a car.

Id definately call Winton and ask directly.

I was the bloke (who until recently) ran the fun day, did the drivers breifing etc. The 14 yo rule applies to passengers out there full noise (80%), this is not the case behind the Safety Car, that is why it is done behind the Safety Car. I don't believe they are that critical about helmets on kids behind the SC.

BTW Dave, it is run on the 3km National Circuit, you can't pre-register just show up. Fire Extinguishers aren't mandatory, but a bloody good idea.

Edited by Big Trev

here is the scrutineering list:

Under Bonnet

No fluid leaks (oils or coolant); some engine bays are going to be very dirty.

Battery secure

No fire risks, rags stuck in corners etc.

Coolant overflow collection

In Car:

Operational seatbelts in good condition

No loose items, eg. Child seats, speakers, bottles, cans, rubbish, etc.

Brake pedal has good pressure.

A small amount of steering slop is OK

Door latches work OK from the inside

In Boot:

No loose items, including speakers, sub-woofers, spare tyres, wheel braces, jacks, etc.

Around Car:

Wheel nuts tight

No loose body trim

Front doors shut properly

No straight out exhausts, must have muffler(s)

Operational brake lights

No metal showing through tyres, slicks are OK if it is not raining.

No towbar tongues or bull bars.

Speedway cars are OK as long as they have a mesh screen; people in car are to wear full face helmets

Headlights do not need to be taped, this is not a race meeting

A small amount of body rust is OK as long as it doesn’t affect vehicle strength

NOTE: No need to check wipers or head/park lights if it is not going to rain. If it starts to rain during a session, then the session will probably red flagged anyway

Helmets:

Aust. Standards Approved, visual check for damage, 2 helmets per car- Driver and Passenger.

BTW Dave, it is run on the 3km National Circuit, you can't pre-register just show up.

Wouldn't it be better to run the full circuit, so that the (I'm assuming massive numbers of) cars are spread out, and it's not so hectic out there? Plus it's super-easy to get nice, clean passes done on the extension's 2 long straights.

Just My 2c (and yes, I know speeds would be a lil' higher, but it's only 15-20km/h more for most cars)

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