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Hey Everyone...

Do you want to check out the new Marulan Driver Training Centre?

AUTOsports Australia would like to invite you to come and check the place out for yourself. Come down and have a drive and see how challenging this gem of a little track is and how tricky it will be to master.

FIRSTLY… REMEMBER, THIS ISNT A RACETRACK, IT’S A DRIVER TRAINING FACILITY. THERE IS NO OFFICIAL TIMING, THERE IS NO SPEED DEMON REWARDS

When? Sunday 5th April

Where? Prairie Oak Road Marulan NSW

How Much? $50.00 (Yes you are correct, that says only $50.00)

What do I Need? Helmet (you can also hire one)

What time does it start? 9.00am

What time does it finish? 4.00pm

Can passangers ride? Yes for an additional $20.00 (Time to scare the wife hehe)

Do you need to purchase a special licence? No, there are no other charges whatsoever

AUTOsports Australia is passionate about introducing new people into motorsports scene. This is a great (and cheap) way to have a look at not just a new driving training centre but a technical and well thought out “drivers” facility.

Anyway… the whole idea of this event is for you to come and check it out for yourself and learn for yourself.

Unlike a few others I could have claimed to have infact be one of the first to drive around this new track as I did over eighteen months ago and now having seen these facilities come out of the ground and to life and if you consider yourself to be even half-a-driver, I know you will get to love the challenge of this gem of a little track.

So what is the place like you ask? It is both tight and flowing series of equally left and right hand turns, it’s slightly undulating and it isn’t as wide as a normal racetrack though more than wide enough to facilitate its intended use.

It will reward superior driver skill and precision yet forgiving and thought out to accommodate run of if need be. I would say that most cars wouldn’t get out of third gear even up the main straight. Like similar facilities in the country, Haunted Hills, Fairburn Park and others… this technical and rewarding track will test your nerve and skill.

So if you are a seasoned trackday warrior or someone completely new to the trackday scene and want to have a look, you will get a lot out of this place.

So in a few weeks time (Sunday 5th April) instead of sitting on the lounge, jump in either your stock as a rock road car or highly modified road registered track weapons cruise down the Hume Hwy about an hour from the Cross-roads at Liverpool and come check this place out for yourself!

The format of the day is going to be;

Sign on between 8.00am and 8.45am at the administration office

Drivers briefing at 9.00am sharp.

First group is on the track at 9.15am

All cars marshal up to the starting area

5 cars will be allowed on the circuit at a time, evenly spaced out

Each session will include an out-lap, 4 full laps and a cool down and in-lap

Track closes at 4.00pm

Lap times are around 45 to 50 seconds a lap. With 4 laps and an out-lap… each session will be shorter than the normal 15 minutes but keeping it rolling out all day will see you get plenty of time on the track as well as time to socialize with other rev-heads while you wait to head back out.

There is an impressive canteen available as well as ample shelter for those spectators wanting to get out of the weather. Another great thing is that over 98% of the track can be seen from the general viewing area.

Some of the other information that you need for the day is as follows;

There is a 90db noise limit. This is strictly enforced… if your car is over 90db you will not be permitted on the track. Management check and measure the noise of all cars and there is no waiver.

All Drivers and Passangers must have an approved helmet as well as long sleeve shirt, long pants and enclosed shoes.

All loose items must be removed from your car.

Cars with leaking fluids will not be allowed on the track under any circumstances.

It is up to you to make sure that you car is in sound mechanical condition.

Some others have suggested that there is an 80kph speed limit, this is not the case.

AIM and Performance boxes are permitted.

Facilities management will be strictly monitoring the standard of driving at all times. Rules will be explained at the drivers briefing and anyone acting outside those stipulated rules will be asked to leave the premises immediately.

How do you get there? Check out this link > http://www.mdtc.com.au/directions/index.html

I encourage you to come down and have a look for yourself and I am thankful to Garry & Natalie Willmington the Proprietors of the Marulan Driver Training Centre for the opportunity to bring this event to AUTOsports Australia patrons.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER > http://events.autosports.com.au/events/view/19

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this looks interesting ..something for the newbs like me who drive their skyline as a daily. Cheap to get it out of your system instead of racing on public roads .. I'll see if my mate's interested and I'm probably in

how much is helmet hire ?

I am pretty sure its only $20 or somthing...

Still a lot of positions available for this event guys. I dont know where you will get a chance to drive a track for $50 with nothing else to pay...




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