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Another awesome DECA gone past,

Thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers and organizers who run the day.

I liked the Dutton style Skidpan Battles, as they ran a lot more efficiently

And of course loved the un-timed(expression) session the most, with a chance to go out and go hard without worrying about times

Wicked day, very hot but alot of fun

thanks to all involed in organising the day, top effort....

scariest moment is on the way back home wen the guy in the M3 screamed out "my cruise control is stuck" thanks to his throttle cable being stuck open...we fixed it, i hope he got home safe....

who got a really dark tan from the sun? i did...lol

a few pics I took during the 80% runs on the wang.

was too busy timing u bastards to take more..

gee I miss my car!

http://picasaweb.google.com.au/mfsull/DecaNov09#

M

oh if ppl want a high res copy PM me an email address and which pic.

I'm offline for 3 weeks on holidays but will send when I get home.

Man i am tired.

From Thurs-Now... been a long long slog.

Thanks to Mick (MiColour) for sponsoring the event as always, and also being my personal chauffer and ATM machine for the weekend :)

Im totally buggered, nowhere near as sunburnt as usual though... great night/weekend as always.

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