Sandown Requirements?

[HotPlates]

Are there any requirements to take your car out to Sandown to race? For example, do you have to get a CAMS licence? Are you required to be in a club? Can you only go there certain times of the year? etc etc

[shepo]

well we were just out there last week.

but you need at least your CAMS level 2S licence, fire extinguisher (mounted correctly), blue triangle on the bonnet to show where the battery is located. you also need to be a member of a car club. have a helmet (obviously) need to wear long sleves (preferably cotton) you need to make sure your bonnet has a secondary latch (if its got a standard bonnet it SHOULD pass)

also it pays to go over your car before you get there to make sure it will pass scruteneering, ie. battery is secured, tyres are good etc...

thats about it, im sure if i have missed anything i will be corrected...

[R31Nismoid]

Certain times of the year - yes, only when track days are on

License - yes, CAMS L2S

Club - yes, to get the CAMS licence, must be part of a club affiliated

Basically join SAU-Vic, get CAMS, go racing.

Cheapest option in Vic

[Belsil80]

Thanks ferni:

Hey mate.

First of all you need to be a member of a CAMS affiliated club, such as SAU Vic. You can join for $70 first year and $50/y after that. See this thread for info on joining. http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Sa...ber-t60590.html

You will also need to get your cams L2S License - think it's about $95/year (from memory last time i renewed). See here for the form: http://cams.com.au/downloads/paperforms/20...Application.pdf

Once you have these 2 things you can go to any club level track day you want. Plenty are run by different clubs. WRX Club, HSV Club, PIARC Club, MG Club etc...

We (SAU Vic) run our track championship at WRX days. See this link for more info: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/20...-C-t203667.html

Next SAU day is on 1st June at Sandown. These days cost around $150 give or take.

As for what has to be done to your car, not a whole lot. You will need a fire extinguisher mounted in cabin (About $20 from kmart, autobarn, etc...) - I mount mine behind the passenger seat under where the legs of a rear passenger would sit. You also need pants, long sleeves and covered shoes. And of course a Helmet (ADR approved).

Also make sure your car is in good condition - ie no oil leaks, working brake lights, all simple stuff that you should have sorted on your car just to drive it on the street

See this link for more info about other events SAU Vic runs for its members:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/20...en-t198251.html

If you want to have a look at some Club lap records and past motorsport championship results. Check these links:

http://www.sauvic.com.au/lap_records

http://www.sauvic.com.au/motorsport_championship

Hope this helps

MOTORSPORT EVENTS is good to find out what is going on in Vic.

[Kaz200]

Actually that first link is out of date now - how to join SAU VIC:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Sk...or-t220207.html

Basically if you have any queries on joining SAU VIC you can send an email to [email protected] or send me a PM.

If you have any other motorsport specific queries, you are better off sending a PM to Ferni, Belsil80 or Scotsman (our motorsport director) or send an email to [email protected]

Cheers!!

~Kaz

[Omurru]

I know I should be promoting the club and such but another option is the Driver Dynamics Days that are run there. No scruteneering, no liscense required etc. Just need a helmet and a car.

[Snowman]

The big difference is however is tht a club track day is about half the price of a training day so if you plan on going to the track more than once it quickly pays for itself to go the club route. If it is just a once off fun thing then the training days are probably the better option.

[Downforce]

Driver Dynamics days are also untimed. So if your goal is to improve on your lap times then get your CAMS L2S and enter the club sprints.

[Omurru]

^^^ Both true, although the good thing I find about the training days is you get 10 times more track time and by the end of the day there aren't that many people out there so you can go as fast as you like

*Edit: Although what I call fast and what you two call fast is two different things *

[ferni]

^^^ Both true, although the good thing I find about the training days is you get 10 times more track time and by the end of the day there aren't that many people out there so you can go as fast as you like

*Edit: Although what I call fast and what you two call fast is two different things *

That's a good point. But the other side of it, is doing 20min sessions flat out isn't usually the best for the car, plus everything starts overheating - brakes, tyres, engine.

[evade]

dont care about timed/untimed anymore..nokia is good enough for me

[CrispyFries]

Some insurers will apparently cover you at a Driver Dynamics day as well which would be another bonus

[llama_au]

^Their days are fantastic, well worth the money.

[HotPlates]

Thanks for all the advice guys (& girls). I might check out Driver Dynamics first to see what it's like.

[llama_au]

You'll learn more than just hitting a track by yourself. It's good practice.

[some_cs_student]

I'd agree with that, driver dynamics are great.

But there is also driver training at some of the track days, the WRX club offers driver training at Calder park next event (5th July).

[Liz]

how far is sandown from melb cbd?

[Roy]

how far is sandown from melb cbd?

Its about 4 schooners east of the CBD (ie CLOSE!)

[R31Nismoid]

how far is sandown from melb cbd?

Its about 20mins drive depending on the traffic at the time

[RCHOO]

For info on Driver Dynamic track days

I just happen to have there new Website handy

DRIVERDYNAMICS.COM.AU