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i guess i wont make it i would love to go but i be in S.A then so have all the fun you guy have maybe next time.Good luck.

Skylines Australia NSW Club first official drag day is coming.

           

           Date : Sunday 31 July.  It's closer than you think!

           Cost : $220 for non members ($110 now, $110 later.)

       

           Click here for the members thread.      

       

           No experience necessary.  Just come along and have a go.

       

       Ok then.  It's time to get depositing.

       

       The Skylines Australia bank account details are as follows:

       

       Bank - NAB

       Branch - Marrickville

       Account name - Skylines Australia NSW

       BSB - 082 356

       Account number - 546 393 766

       

       First deposit is $110 although you can deposit $220 if you like.

       

       Please put your full name in the description.  If you are depositing at a branch (how quaint :rofl:) then make sure you put your name on the deposit form (I know there is a spot for it on there somewhere) and ask the teller to enter it so he/she doesn't forget.

       

When you have done all this email me at - sarpi at punkass dot com - with your internet banking receipt or date and branch of deposit.

       

       Please include in the email:

       

       Full name -

       User name on the forums -  

       Mobile Number -  

       Amount paid -  

       

       Copy and paste the above to make it easier for me.

       

       Important - You will not be confirmed until a deposit has been made.

       

       Thank you.

       

       

       So who's keen?  What do you all think?  Any questions?

According to AusRotary ROMPER is out which is a shame..... was probably the fastest car they had coming. However AVENGE is bringing out his street registered RX4 that has run mid 9's untubbed with a Mazda diff in it still which is very very quick given its registered and runs full interior etc

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forgot that one Charlie..... will be good to see another Nissan on the day actually ;):P

I cant wait for the female drag racing challenge, thats going to be a bit of fun for the ladies  :thumbsup:

Does anybody have a spare spectator spot on their list for a young lady who wishes to attend....pm me if you can help out.

i have one spot spare people. my tow car and backup tow car have both fallen through.

so not only am i renting a trailer, i gotta rent a tow car. if anyone can help me out, i'll gladly pay you a tidy fee. i live near liverpool.

cheers, MARK

Guest DIRTgarage
i have one spot spare people. my tow car and backup tow car have both fallen through.

so not only am i renting a trailer, i gotta rent a tow car. if anyone can help me out, i'll gladly pay you a tidy fee. i live near liverpool.

cheers, MARK

i have one person who needs a spot....but she does not have a tow car avail

Should be a good day, i'm really looking forward to it.

if anyone specifically wants photos of their car, let me know.. i'll be the guy with blonde hair, 5 foot 8 inches, a bit podgy holding a nikon camera :D:(




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