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Yeah you dont need to practice for the events, we are not racing for sheep-stations, 99% of the guys are just out there for the fun of it... in reality the whole series is just a heap of practice days leading up to the state and national champs each year, thats about the only time we get really serious - and even then your only racing for a $10 trophy.

We regularly get people out there that have never driven a car before, no one is going to make you feel un-welcome if you don't do complete a perfect handbrake turn every time (or even one in the whole day), we also don't care if you stuff up the course - you just have to be seen to be trying to complete it to the best of your ability. If you get lost half way round just head for the finish gate - as long as you dont do a series of donuts on the spot between when you get lost and when you get to the finish gate you wont be spoken to by the officials.

Your better off doing your learning at an event, guys will be there to help you out if your having trouble with your technique (or car set up, simple things like tyre pressure make a big difference), and at most events you can ride shotgun with one of the regulars, or ask one of them to jump in with you for some pointers.

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wooot!!

been discussing with the missus bout the possibility of me building a track car for motorkahnas and drift pracs

to my amazement she is pretty supportive!

so, my hunt begins for a manual 31

my mate rocco, the owner of skyline city imports also offered to help me in the build in return for some

panel spaces..

just gotta watch my budget

I must say Chad man you got some skill. Good work.

What gear where you using? 1st or 2nd?

Cheers mate :blink: I think we both did pretty well for our first time out. Cant wait to get out there again :P

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