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Hey guys, it's on again!!! All you need is a helmet, $30 and a reasonably roadworthy car!! (if you need info on helmets pm me.)

Last time I went I had a blast, would recommend it for everyone. Drifting's not allowed but I was sideways most of the day anyway. :)

Might organise a cruise if there is enough interest but it's a 2 1/2 hour drive so Ryan and I are thinking of staying somewhere closer for the night.

Hope to see some SAUers on the track!

c

Winton Motor Raceway would like to invite you and your family to participate in the FUN DAY being held on Saturday the 3rd July, 2010.

Saturday 3rd July, 2010

Gates Open: 8.00am

Cost: $30 per participant

When arriving at the circuit, participants should set up for the day in the support paddock area. In addition to the carports available in this area, 30 powered garages (shared) will be available to hire for the day. To avoid disappointment on the day participants should contact the Winton Administration Office prior to the event if they wish to hire a garage.

All participants (including passengers) must register for the day from 8.30am at the Dutton’s Paddock Office.

Participants must wear flame retardant clothing, ie. cotton, wool, etc. No Nylon. When driving on the circuit, participants must wear clothing that covers them from the neck to wrist to ankle and closed shoes (no thongs, sandals, etc). Helmets must be worn for on track activity.

Cars must have a safety check before going onto the circuit, so we ask that you ensure your vehicle is in a safe roadworthy or race worthy condition for the duration of the activity. No oil leaks or fuel leaks. All cars must be fitted with an effective muffler and must not exceed 95dB (A). This event is for cars only.

The day will be structured with sessions for driver only and sessions for driver and passengers. There will be a compulsory driver briefing at 10.00am, any competitors that are unable to attend the drivers briefing must be briefed by a Winton Official, before going onto the circuit.

Come along and join in the fun at Winton Motor Raceway.

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Is this all day?

Also, When I last raced on winton we did 20 min sessions of cars then 20 min sessions of bikes....continuing on all day.... something similar?

ooh, do dirt bike (as in off road motorbike) helmets count?

Is this all day?

Also, When I last raced on winton we did 20 min sessions of cars then 20 min sessions of bikes....continuing on all day.... something similar?

ooh, do dirt bike (as in off road motorbike) helmets count?

It's all day, they only do cars on this one. I think I remember someone there wearing a dirt helmet, but maybe give them a ring.

Will check out helmet prices and post up some stuff, have do wait for business hours unfortunately :(

hmmm for free yeah? LOL

how much are you asking for it huni?

probably around 2k for turbo .8rear .5 front, manifold, dump, braided oil feed line and baonjo's with barbs for water feed and return lines.

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