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My old man wants to take his GTR down for the day... would that be okay and does he need a license? Also if i want to drive on the track...how old do u have to be?

Oh yeh, is there somewhere we have to register?

Thanks :)

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shane_cummings

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Hey guys, I don't think you can register. I've been twice and each time you just turn up and pay on the day. It's fairly busy for the first few rounds but everyone manages to get out on the track.

Believe it or not, by the end of the day there's no line! The one's I've been to have been in summer and the heat takes it's toll on cars and drivers.

You will need a helmet, long sleeve shirt and pants. Fire extinguishers are not needed in road registered cars. There's a bowser at the track that has optimax and the BP in Benalla has ultimate, the shell has optimax.

Normally pays to be there about 9am, Driver's breifing is usually at 10( not 100% sure).

Keep your eye on www.wintonraceway.com.au, it's listed on the callendar.

While I have everyone's attention I'm after a good digital photo of a series 3 skyline silhouette rear decal to make up a new one, can anyone help me out?

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shane_cummings

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I'd be interested, but what are the insurance aspects for third party coverage and emergency vehicle attendance? Are there sup regs available?

Forgot to mention, no vehicle insurance. Someone hits you, you hit someone, it's a racing incident. I took my silvia K's out the first time and stressed, the brakes were terrible as well.

I have a stanza now, cheap, easy on parts and brakes twice as good (stripped out) and does it all day. And if I roll it I'm up for $100 for another one.

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Looking forward to this... I need to buy a helmet!

Im there - Dutton on the following weekend at Winton so will need the practice!

Andrew, do u need a wingman for the Dutton rally? :) Let me know... sponsorship is a wonderful thing :P

GTRgeoff Grand Master

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Forgot to mention, no vehicle insurance. Someone hits you, you hit someone, it's a racing incident. I took my silvia K's out the first time and stressed, the brakes were terrible as well.

I have a stanza now, cheap, easy on parts and brakes twice as good (stripped out) and does it all day. And if I roll it I'm up for $100 for another one.

Only interested in 3rd party. If you injure or kill someone you don't want to pay for the rest of your life. Winton is AASA so cover should be about 20mill if this event is covered. Just the cost worries me being so low. You would be liable on a $50 bmx without event coverage.

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GTRgeoff Grand Master

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Still looking after the crippled wife. She can't even get around on crutches so I have to push her in a computer chair (hey - it has wheels doesn't it?) so I won't make any guarantees I will make it.

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From what I have heard of previous Winton Fun days you can get a similar effect by driving down your favorite twisty road during peak hour traffic :cool:

I would save the trip for a sprint, preferably soon while the V8 Supercar rubber is still fresh!

(Good for learning the racing line too :P )

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