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1. Heslo

2. nightcrawler

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4. scandyflick

5. free spot!!

6. RubyRS4

7. Luke ENR34

8. Hostile

9. Ripp3r

10. typevu

sorry, wont be able to fund this :down: just got rego to pay for bike, car service is due and got late uni fees to pay so whoever wants the spot is more then welcome :whistling:

pity it seems like a really good course...

because of the overwhelming enthusiasm here, i've increased the number of SAU spots to twelve (12)

i'm just about to send Luke the details for lodgement of the deposit so that he can PM everyone on the list, incl Krishy :(

Woot woot i am so damn keen on this one....

I have sent the $150 already Kim but in the PM i got it said something on the lines of the rest of the $235 has to be paid to the JB team directly or something.....now i was wondering if i could also DD the $235 into your account as its easier for me and then you can send mine and yours through ;) only because in the PM there was no details of where to send the $235...more info will be great thanks mate

someone lend me their ride!!! :)

u can jump in my 33 Pete thats if you can fit in it :D

Luke, my spot is now free for those on the reserve list ... I'm pulling out mate. ;)

Sussed out the details for the day, and I agree that I'd prob get more out of a track day seeing as I've already done the track day and racing thing (on 2 wheels). I'd prob get bored ... no offence to the organisers.

Plus the car I'm thinking of purchasing and using on the day is a way off yet, and won't be ready for the track for a while.

:)

Luke, my spot is now free for those on the reserve list ... I'm pulling out mate. :D

Sussed out the details for the day, and I agree that I'd prob get more out of a track day seeing as I've already done the track day and racing thing (on 2 wheels). I'd prob get bored ... no offence to the organisers.

Plus the car I'm thinking of purchasing and using on the day is a way off yet, and won't be ready for the track for a while.

:)

haha i knew the stag wont be able to handle the pressure ruby ;)

haha i knew the stag wont be able to handle the pressure ruby ;)

Who said the primary choice was the Stag? :D

Plus the car I'm thinking of purchasing and using on the day is a way off yet, and won't be ready for the track for a while.

The Stag was my backup if I didn't have a certain car by then. But ultimately, what I'd expect from the day is a little too much for whats on offer. As has been mentioned, people like me would get more benefit from a track day. So don't worry, I'll be getting the Stag out for a track day soon :(

And in any case, I'm sure my knowledge of the track would still give me the advantage and make up for the "skyline in a fat suit" factor :)

Woot woot i am so damn keen on this one....

I have sent the $150 already Kim but in the PM i got it said something on the lines of the rest of the $235 has to be paid to the JB team directly or something.....now i was wondering if i could also DD the $235 into your account as its easier for me and then you can send mine and yours through :D only because in the PM there was no details of where to send the $235...more info will be great thanks mate

thanks for sending the deposit Krishy - it's not cleared into the account this morning, but i'll keep an eye out for it and confirm when it does.

with regard to the $235 balance of payment - we'll soon be emailing out the John Bowe Driving course registration forms to everyone who has placed a deposit for this trackday course. you'll need to send that back to them with your details (name, vehicle, rego, etc) and preferably pay them the $235 directly (cheque, credit card, money order). they may have a bank account available for direct deposit, but i need to check that.

cheers

But ultimately, what I'd expect from the day is a little too much for whats on offer. As has been mentioned, people like me would get more benefit from a track day. So don't worry, I'll be getting the Stag out for a track day soon ;)

And in any case, I'm sure my knowledge of the track would still give me the advantage and make up for the "skyline in a fat suit" factor :D

no worries, i was wondering if this intro trackday course would be less suitable for you given that you've already got experience out there (on two wheels). i think that the High Performance course that i have organised for November would appeal to you more. will keep you in the loop for that one.

the interest that has been generated here on SAU has been awesome and we're really pleased that people are enthusiastic for this sort of event.

thanks!

1. Heslo (PAID)

2. nightcrawler

3. writeoff

4. scandyflick

5. Tangles - deposit pending

6. empty (RubyRS4)

7. Luke ENR34

8. Hostile

9. Ripp3r

10. typevu

11. Krishy - deposit pending

12. Red Back - deposit received

one spot available for Joshdc or Moodles2...

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