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sorry im a n00b when it comes to these racing gigs.

its $245 does that include the licence? do i need a special licence? how long can i race for is like it a whole day thing or just 20min???

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Don't be soft Raul.

I had a track day last weekend, I've got one on next Monday, Circuit Club that Saturday, and then Oran Park GP the weekend after that.

I'm hoping I still have pads, rotors and tyres at the end of it.

Don't be soft Raul.

I had a track day last weekend, I've got one on next Monday, Circuit Club that Saturday, and then Oran Park GP the weekend after that.

I'm hoping I still have pads, rotors and tyres at the end of it.

Remember I'm driving pretty much a stocker so I try to limit it to 1 track day a month in the colder months only (not easy with so much temptation everywhere).

Plus I will be lucky if my current semis last the track day this weekend and I wont have time to get another set by next weekend.

Pitty because I was keen to attend this one.

What are the details for Oran Park? May be able to get my act together by then.

What are the details for Oran Park? May be able to get my act together by then.

Its a Multi-Club supersprint, which I'm attending as a NSCC member.

With Oran Park closing at the end of the year, I think I'll be trying to go out there as often as possible.

IM OUT :)

Cefiro just aint gonna be ready in time......

Oh well next time!

Liz make sure you get some practise in!! Still might pop out and watch for the day !!

next time mate.

What 1:18 in a 33GTR................ :(

I'll take my 1:13 in a taxi my good friend :sorcerer: :D

AHAHAH lol, but yes in seriousness, i want more grip and power!

Sign up mofo!

Bud ohhh bud it was the 32 my little weak friend and i would of gotten better times if i was runing spares then the tread I had on that day

Bud ohhh bud it was the 32 my little weak friend and i would of gotten better times if i was runing spares then the tread I had on that day

I suggest you give Steveo's GTR excuse book back to him, he's going to be needing it soon

I'm in.

Lets try to get some garages together.

I'll speak to Narada. Nearly everyone gets a garage at EC anyway, so maybe we should all meet up somewhere and convoy in and take up a stack of garages.

ap

I'll speak to Narada. Nearly everyone gets a garage at EC anyway, so maybe we should all meet up somewhere and convoy in and take up a stack of garages.

ap

Or whoever gets there first can just block a couple off.

Chubbs - still had slots as of this morning. EC is an awesome track.

I spoke to Narada and he is going to give us a group of garages in a row.

Can everyone confirm their attendance by checking i've put your name down in the 1st post in this thread. With some people changing there availability, i hope i haven't missed anyone.

I'll send Narada the list thursday night.

andrew




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