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After the success of the SAUNSW South Circuit track day last year and the resounding feedback from the entrants we have secured another booking!

Okay, so here are the details:

DATE: Monday 29th August 2016

WHERE: Sydney Motor Sport Park - South Circuit


SCHEDULE:


6:00: Gates open

7:00 - 7:20: Drivers sign on - all drivers report to the main desk next to the pit garage, bring your licences with you

7.20am - 8:15am Scruitineering, if you're late you need to wait until the day has started so the rest of the group isn't held up.

8:30/45 Drivers briefing in the main room, Next to scruitineering garages.

9:00 - Group format beings, this will be run in an alternating timed/ un-timed format. This format allows for passengers/driver training in the un-timed sessions.


PRICE:

Entry is through the SAUNSW online Store. Link can be found below.
https://store5191044.ecwid.com/#!/SAUNSW-South-Circuit-Trackday-Monday-29th-August-2016/p/62695099/category=10151434

SAU-NSW members $250 per driver.

Non-Members price $280 per driver

Yes that means double entered cars pay twice.

Why not become a member and receive member discounts.

Link for Membership info: http://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/457457-s-a-u-n-s-w-club-membership/


PASSENGERS:

$10 on the day after signing a waiver. Must be over 15 years and if under 18 years have parent or guardian permission. All Passengers must have full head to toe clothing and an approved helmet. This will be checked prior to payment once cleared you will be issued with a wristband and allowed out in un-timed sessions.


LICENCE REQUIREMENTS:

CAMS L2S or AASA club licence

Motorsport licence and current club membership card must be shown on the day at the sign in desk.

PLEASE NOTE ALL AASA and CAMS LICENCES MUST BE ACQUIRED PRIOR TO THE EVENT, APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE MADE ON THE DAY ANYMORE!! CHECK YOUR EXPIRY DATES PEOPLE!


How the day runs:

If you've never driven on a track before and want someone experienced to give you instruction and help with how to drive better, faster or safer, or even if you've done a couple of track days and just want to ask some questions (no matter how silly they may seem), we have this at no extra charge available throughout the day.

Firstly, when you arrive at the track, find a place to park and empty all loose objects out of the car. Ensure there's nothing loose in the engine bay and that there are no leaks, that your brake lights work and you have all your wheel nuts on and have tightened your sump plug etc. Next step is to go to the office and sign on for the day, take your licence with you and you will be given a scruitineering sheet. Once you receive that, it's time to drive your car to the scruitineering shed, it's the only building right next to the parking.

Your car will be checked to make sure it's safe to go on the track, and it will then be assigned a number which is your number for the day.

Once you've done all that, it's now time to wait for the drivers' briefing to begin (which will be announced on the loud speakers throughout the pits, and starts at 8.30am sharp).

Once the drivers' briefing is over, all the drivers are split into groups based on experience so that everyone is comfortable in their group. One group is then allowed on the track at a time for evenly-timed sessions. Once one group comes off, another goes on. This repeats until the end of the day with a short break around lunch so officials and helpers can get some food and drinks. Groups are small to ensure we have lots of space on the track. Groupings will be based on previous lap times and experience

That's basically it!


Please note there will be no refunds unless the event is sold out and there are reserves

SAUNSW Members Championship:

This Event will be the 3rd Round of a 4 Round Championship.

The Championship contains 4 rounds
•April 20th 2016, Trackday at Wakefield Park
•June 5th 2016, Texikhana at Nirimba
•August 29th 2016, Trackday at South Circuit, SMSP
•October 2016, Drags at WSID.(Date to be confirmed)

To gain your points you must be a financial member of SAUNSW and sign on with the Exec on the day.

Points are awarded for the top 20 fastest times of the day, with 20 points for 1st descending to 1 point for 20th.

Points for each round will be added together after round 4 and highest totals will be awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Trophy and prize packs will be presented at the November General meeting.



One of the things that really sets our club apart is our commitment to being true enthusiasts. When on normal roads we strive to maintain good relations with the authorities as well as the public in general.

When attending one of Skylines Australia NSW events please try to:

* Be aware of surrounding environment and act accordingly.
* Drive courteously on the state’s roads as a true enthusiast should.
* Understand how important it is to maintain the good name of SAUNSW and thus, treat others accordingly.
* Any misbehaviour will not be tolerated and you will be asked to leave.

*** Details may change. check back regularly.
*** On the day please bring your Motorsport license and current membership card as we need to visually see it, We will have you fill out a entry form and waiver on the day.

​*** Supp Regs will be available closer to the date.



Any Questions Just ask

See you at the Track

.Official Entry List:

1. (Reserved for club Champion)

2. Ianjb (M)

3. GTR32G (M)

4. Jebud (M)

5. Raj_007 (M)

6. uRogue (NM)

7. Bodella (M)

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.(Reserved)

24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

31.

32.

33. Pezhead (M)

34.

35.

36.

37.

77. Crashdown (M)

90. Calsonic14u (M)

666. Rise of Brutality (M)

679. MrFijiGold (M)

Unofficial (Still need to pay)

1. Fatz (M)

2. niZmO_Man (M)

3. benM (M)

4. WAGON_BOY (M)

5. Grease (M)

6. kila32(M)

7. PN-Mad (M)

8. evil_weevil (M) (Wants to be number 133)

9. Bunsen Burna (M)

10. bernie777 (M)

11. Redline_GTR (M)

12. Deongster (M) (Wants to be number 23)

13. Big Bee (NM)

14. RX705 (M)

15. Luke GTR (M)

16. Stagea_Pete (M) (Wants to be number 73)

17.

*. (M) means member

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Is there space

If so please count me in and Ill pay today.

Question are there any special requirements to get the CAMs or AASA license?

There definitely is space! The only special requirement is to be a financial member of an affiliated club which I see you've just applied for so you'll be all good!

Cheers and Welcome!

Non members are also welcome however joining up will save you on this and other paid events, and essentially pay for itself :D

PRICE:

Entry is through the SAUNSW online Store. Link can be found below.
https://store5191044.ecwid.com/#!/SAUNSW-South-Circuit-Trackday-Monday-29th-August-2016/p/62695099/category=10151434

SAU-NSW members $250 per driver.

Non-Members price $280 per driver

As above, any and all are welcome.

Pretty much the only thing we dont accept is anyi-social behavior.

Come to think of it, I reckon half of our members no longer or have never owned a Skyline.

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