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Epic weekend. Scruinteering consisted of handing over a form in exchange for a sticker, have never seen that before.

Massive turn out... a few PB's too

1     7  Skylines Australia Vic Inc     Chris Thomson            Nissan GTR           3000  H           S29 1:41.6023
3    57  Skylines Australia Vic Inc     John Richardson          Nissan Skyline R33 G 2500  H           S16 1:44.4011
4     4  Skylines Australia Vic Inc     Aaron Barnes             Nissan R35 GTR       3800  J           S6  1:45.9484
6    26  Skylines Australia Vic Inc     Chris Madden             Nissan GTR           2600  H           S21 1:47.3101
2   134  Skylines Australia Vic Inc     John Olasau              Nissan Skyline       2600  D           S31 1:51.5053
1     6  Skylines Australia Vic Inc     Dave Marinucci           Toyota 86            1998  F           S23 1:52.1412
15   58  Skylines Australia Vic Inc     Brett Stuchbery          Holden Commodore VX  5700  H           S14 1:56.6152
10   46  Skylines Australia Vic Inc     Michael Eichorn          Nissan Skyline R34GT 2600  J           S31 1:56.6655
18   14  Skylines Australia Vic Inc     Darren Cox               Nissan Skyline R32 G 2568  H           S27 1:57.7268
4    79  Skylines Australia Vic Inc     Matt Lowth               Lotus Exige S        3500  D           S27 1:57.7350
3    90  SAU                            Christopher Starr        BMW 328is                  G           S32 1:58.1861
21   63  Skylines Australia Vic Inc     Michael Brne             Nissan Skyline GTR   2600  H           S32 1:58.6091
5     2  Skylines Australia Vic Inc     Alex Barnes              Holden Genf GTS      6162  D           S8  1:58.6318
22   22  SAU Vic                        Clive Smaill             Mitsubishi Evo 6     2000  H           S27 1:58.6481
23   55  Skylines Australia Vic Inc     Andrew Collins           Nissan R31 Skyline   2699  H           S31 1:59.0618
24   43  Skylines Australia Vic Inc     Matthew Borci            Nissan Skyline GTR   2600  H           S9  1:59.5595
7    94  Skylines Australia Vic Inc     James Maxwell            Nissan Skyline       2600  D           S10 1:59.7118
10   47  Skylines Australia Vic Inc     Ash Cosgriff             HSV Clubsport        6300  D           S31 2:01.1180
8    61  Victorian 86/BRZ Club Inc      Craig Furniss            Subaru BRZ           1998  F           S20 2:01.8772
11   15  Skylines Australia Vic Inc     Aidan Mongor             Nissan Silvia        1998  D           S24 2:02.2127
5    33  Skylines Australia Vic Inc     Tony Olsson              Nissan Skyline R33 G 2500  I           S14 2:02.2915
27   99  SAU                            Glenn Dunn               Nissan Skyline       2499  H           S19 2:02.5836
2     9  Victorian 86/BRZ Club Inc      Tim Watson               Toyota 86            1998  B           S5  2:03.0744
28   49  Skylines Australia Vic Inc     Anthony Tran             Nissan Skyline R34 G 2498  H           S28 2:03.3217
3   555  Victorian 86/BRZ Club Inc      Juliette Remfrey         Subaru BRZ           1998  B           S10 2:09.1002
29   45  SAU                            Simon Henman             Mitsubishi Evo       2000  H           S10 2:14.1355

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Even with all those cars PIARC still moved through the groups at a rapid pace.

Good to see everyone around.

I hate two moments during the day, which in the end damaged the front splitter.

This on I was a little disappointed about as it could have been avoided with a little more consideration from the other car.

Chris and I were just crusing around on a cool down waiting for a gap, then blamb!

Even with all those cars PIARC still moved through the groups at a rapid pace.

Good to see everyone around.

I hate two moments during the day, which in the end damaged the front splitter.

This on I was a little disappointed about as it could have been avoided with a little more consideration from the other car.

Chris and I were just crusing around on a cool down waiting for a gap, then blamb!

Woweee

Looks he just got in front of you then smashed the brake pedal lol

The day was fantastic, well worth the drive from Geelong, what an eye opener it was, good to get an insight before completely jumping into the deep end, hope to be entered in round 3. I got some photos, nothing fancy just lots of skyrice :)

The day was fantastic, well worth the drive from Geelong, what an eye opener it was, good to get an insight before completely jumping into the deep end, hope to be entered in round 3. I got some photos, nothing fancy just lots of skyrice :)

HA!

skyrice :)

I had an alright day in the end with battling mechanical issues on the day but still managed to set a fairly respectable time of 1:56.6. Was slower than my PB but was still good to get back out there and have some fun.

Looking forward to Round 2 and hopefully the car will be sorted properly by then. :)

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I hate two moments during the day, which in the end damaged the front splitter.

This on I was a little disappointed about as it could have been avoided with a little more consideration from the other car.

Chris and I were just crusing around on a cool down waiting for a gap, then blamb!

Damn that was a stupid move. What were they lapping at?

Gaad daaam ameriaaans.

Damn that was a stupid move. What were they lapping at?

Gaad daaam ameriaaans.

I didn't do many laps, spent most of the time socialising.

The good lap that I did get in was a 1.44.4

Damn that was a stupid move. What were they lapping at?

Gaad daaam ameriaaans.

Agreed... Totally stupid.

Was that Madden behind you as well Richo? Looks like he got put well out of place as well...

Could've easily been two cars fairly well destroyed because of nothing other than a total dick move.

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Agreed... Totally stupid.

Was that Madden behind you as well Richo? Looks like he got put well out of place as well...

Could've easily been two cars fairly well destroyed because of nothing other than a total dick move.

Yeh Chris saw what was happening and bailed wide just in-case and went straight through the corner.

All the guy had to do was keep his inside line.

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Hi all,

Thanks to everyone who helped put the day togethter.It was good to catch up with people I hadn't seen for ages and check out their new toys.

Had an awsome couple of days and got the car home in one piece which is always good, Thanks Chris and the boys at Racepace.Hope to get to the next one

and do it all again. Cheers.

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From natsoft I can see 23 SAU vic members, do we have any other SAU members who put themselves down under another club?

Yeah me! :)

I think I was in under PSCRV membership as I had that most handy at the time.

Sadly I didn't get a flying lap on Sunday (only Blaise got a session) but had a blast on Sat in the new little machine. Will be back out again soon.

:sick: Really happy I missed this one!

Haha if it makes you feel any better John, I don't have any GoPro footage to rub it in! But I'm sure the other guys can make up for it ;)

Actually I do! Damn GoPro battery died as I rounded the final corner on my next best lap (1:52.1504 vs 1:52.1412 so close enough!). A 51 seems so close...

Well I've had a lot of practice, that was my 13th day at the Island in 1.5yrs :D

Google Nexus wireless charger. Nexus 5 has metal discs in the chassis and charger has the magnets. Hasn't moved in daily driving, reefton runs or track.

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