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Hey Lads,

So this saturday I was going to front up with my 33 to Mallala for a practice session, to be honest the only motorsport event I have ever done was a motorkhana .

Can anybody give me some insight as to how Mallala run their track practice sessions ?

Any advice for a novice ?

I am going to do an oil change before I go, taking my air compressor for tyre pressures, wheel brace to keep check of my wheel nuts etc.

The car is being trailered there and home so if I break it I will call it a day rather than try and fix something there.

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All that so far sounds good, check cooler clamps and maybe grab some spares from repco before hand Hopefully I catch you out there

So your heading out this weekend then Steve ?

gates open at 8:30 from what I read on mallala's website, whether that actually is the case could be another thing ?

I will only be on street tyres etc, I am hoping they can put me a in a slower group (preferably something with honda civics, toyota corolla's, greyhounds or something)

I don't think so. Last time I went to one of these practice days I got there an hour or two late and still got on the track.

Ricky_Bobby, they split everyone into different speed / experience groups. You should just be able to let them know what group you want to be in.

Still have the last few track day sheets in my glove box.... Usually

Group 1 - Open Vehicles (those with no roof literally)

Group 2 - People with CAMS License

Group 3 - People with single day license (if you're new, you'll have this)

Group 4 - Go Karts

Group 2 can mingle with Group 3 if they feel like or have mates with (as long as they have enough wrist bands).

All the checks have been covered above. But in short, oil, water, brakes**, tyres....

Will see you out there! have 4 mates plus others I know all going out (including the old fella)...so should be a good day!

15 minutes between sessions, therefore about an hour each time you go on with your group.

Edit* = mate turned up at lunch last time, still gone on track or afternoon sessions (about 4 sessions from memory).

To be honest on the Mallala track day's I've never seen it...but if they see someone leaking alot of water or oil they'll do something. At the Time-Attack's there is definitely full-inspect scrutineering, but this isn't one of those :)

Remember long sleeve shirt, long pants, sealed shoes.

As others have said, give everything a once over, make sure you've got enough brakes, etc. I wouldn't stress too much about dodger last minute mods like an oil cooler, cos if you spring a leak your day will be over. Just drive to your car. Ya won't be putting too much stress on things running street rubber and pads.

You need wrist to ankle coverage like most events, helmet of course

Mallala run practice days are usually self scruitineered, so you just sign to say it's all ok. I usually rock up by 9, complete documentation (plus a briefing for first timers). Then unload ( I simply empty my boot) then check everything is cool and stand around talking shit till your session starts.

Run at your own pace. You will be in the day licence group which will have a mixed bag of cars and experience, so keep an eye out for the other cars, can be very unpredictable. Each session is 15 minutes and you will be out every hour. After a couple of sessions you will get used to what the others are like and get into a groove.

Be ready to uncover issues you found before such as boost leaks and brake fade. Most importantly have fun !

Will probably see you around

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