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I'm pumped!! Who is willing to start a thread in the NSW events section to stir them up and let them know we're coming to own them???

I checked to see if there was a thread but couldn't find anything, and I'm sure last year there was a SAU VIC vs SAU NSW talk up thread...

I reckon we get Troy to start the thread, after all he belongs there doesn't he???

Be good to meet some of the NSW crew....

:down: dont worry we know you guys are coming!!

Make sure you start 7 different threads in all of their sections repeating yourself !

Aww LOL

Cant wait to see you guys and catch up going to be great!!

Will be nice to meet a few more new peeps that I havent met before :)

Hoping to be racing with you guys at wakie but if not will come down to say hi :)

After talking to Troy 2 weeks ago, I have been giving some thought to the trip up there. I don't have Monday off, just Wed, Thurs, Fri but am keen to make the most of Tues.

My suggestion, we drive up Tues as originally planned but on Wednesday we take a trip up to Bathurst for the day (looks to be approx 1.5 hours max each way from Wakefield). This is somewhere I have never been but would like to and as ex cosworth owner, it holds particular significance for me as I am sure it does with many skyline owners. Would anyone be interested in that on the Wednesday? >_<

On whereis.com.au if you type in goulburn to bathurst its a 3hr40min trip >_<

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news

My Steve Parish atlas and ruler weren't overly acurate it seems! If thats the case, probably an idea to pass on it :laughing-smiley-014:

My Steve Parish atlas and ruler weren't overly acurate it seems! If thats the case, probably an idea to pass on it :laughing-smiley-014:

lol!

When you guys come up next year make it in December, then you can come to the bathurst sprint/hillclimb :)

Ok, my shell is being dropped at the workshop on saturday, conrods are being delivered any day now (shouldve been thursday), ive even got someone ready to run it in for me cause i dont have the time to do it due of work

So im doing the best possible to get it to EC :laugh:

Hey all,

Because its a hidiously busy time at one of my works at the moment, i may be required back in melbourne for saturday. which is going to mean a long hall drive friday night. Just wondering if there is anyone who might be just coming along for the trip and might be interested in sharing some driving back to melbourne if this has to happen? Im sure some payment in beers can be arranged :P

Cheers

Camden

So there are still a few maybes, like Ray???? Anyone else? Also, if you are comign as a spectator can you please confirm as I need to be sure there are sufficient beds for you all.

Andrew Richmond

Troy Brisby

Chris Thompson

Jack Blanas

Aaron Panozza

Gareth Evans

Camden Young

Tony Buckland

Matt Karlsen

Daniel Lemish

Anthony Snelling

Alan King

Andrew Dean

Bec Pretty

Matthew Phillips

I haven't applied for leave yet. I probably should go do that hey.

Also - not sure on the status of High Tower and Aaron anymore. I think Aaron is making a decision after this weekend. And High Tower needs to sort his turbo issues first I'm sure.

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