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***CANCELLED***Eastern creek Twilight Drive Evening 19/11/04


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From http://www.eastern-creek-raceway.com/ :

NO SPEED LIMIT TWILIGHT DRIVE NIGHTS are being conducted at Eastern Creek Raceway from 5pm till 8pm on the Friday evenings of November 19, December 10, 2004 and in the New Year, on January 21, 2005.

Responsible enthusiasts now have the opportunity to enjoy the power of their cars in a safe controlled environment. Drivers must hold a full drivers licence (no P plates) and be over 18 years of age, cars must be registered and road worthy. A limit of thirty cars are on track in each 20-minute session. Drivers get a minimum of 3 x 20 minute sessions.

Overtaking is only permitted on the main straight.

At sign on, drivers are issued with a set of rules and regulations.

Booking Are Essential - download booking form here

What: No Speed Limit Twilight Drive Nights

When: 5pm Friday 19 November 2004

5pm Friday 10 December 2004

5pm Friday 21 January 2005

Where: Eastern Creek Raceway

Cost per Night: $75 (Incl GST) Non CAMS Licence.

$55 (Incl. GST) CAMS Licence.

Regulations:

* Drivers must be at least 18 years of age and require Full Drivers Licence (no P plates)

* Cars must be registered and road worthy

* Approved crash helmet must be worn along with a non-synthetic long sleeve shirt, long pants and enclosed shoes.

* An indemnity document is to be signed.

* Licences and Registration stickers must be sited on the night.

LIMITED NUMBERS AVAILABLE – Bookings are essential

go to the website and find the Twilight Drive link

At this stage I will be there

:)

Attending:

me (Dino)

OZ GTR97V2 (Paul)

4DoorGTR (Mal)

sounds like it would be a phat night ! are you allowed a passenger?

Unlikely I think, but give them a call to check.

Just a reminder that yoiu have to d/l the form and send it off to secure a spot. :D

There if the Zed is not in getting fixed : (

sheesh Kel, get your prioirites right...track day with street cred damaged Z or sipping lattes while admiring your pooncy unblemished hairdresser car :D

sheesh Kel, get your prioirites right...track day with street cred damaged Z or sipping lattes while admiring your pooncy unblemished hairdresser car ;)

I'd settle for the cred- all I seem to get atm is the 'stupid woman driver' looks!

:rolleyes:

HMmmm might come. All getting the slot car set up for drags for the off season as gets a bit hot this time of year and they go and do a arvo evening cooler time of day thing which opens the door again.

I have sent my application away but I have not had any responce as yet. Looking forward to seeing what the new toy can do, even if it is STD. I might have some issues getting away from work on time so I might be running a little late, should be there by 5.30-6pm.



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