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last time i went i was in the lanos!

if i remember correctly the instructors were pretty strict about drifting, kept whinging about how there insurace dosn't cover it.

that was at mt cotton, is this the same place?

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Trying to confirm an early march date with Sidline at the moment.

Mick - they are strict about chucking donuts and misbehaving etc, but drift is what we are there to do. Dude you were in a Daewoo, you were always gonna cop some flack :D

In regards to payment - its first in best dressed. Im giving SAU a week or so to get payment to me, then i will get PF to fill the remaining spots. If you pay, then want to pull out, you need to find someone to fill your space, as I am taking the responsibility to front up with a lot of cash on the day. Payment by deposit into my bank account or mail order usually.

It will be a Sunday.

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Two words - fark yeah. I'm in for sure. The dump pipe is screaming to be used again, legally this time :D

Gary

We could share my car if you want, just buy two spots and drive one car. It's the Stagea's turn next time though :)

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In the past, spare spots have become available at starting time due to some unfortunate circumstances, like Mesmer's wheel falling off on the way to the skidpan. Rest assured there is huge demand for this event as another club will be filling the remaining spots, and it is unlikely there will be spots available on the day.

If you want in, you are best off securing a spot.

Trust me, you wont regret it.

Recap - tyre wear is minimal, damage to car highly unlikely (would be your own fault) its not hard on engines/gearboxes, excellent instructors and very social atmosphere, not tightly regulated.

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slip i have a question for ya mate...... i have just realised that this may be the spot they used for one of the serious performance vids(the one that had the mazfix cars and the SR20 cars too)...... im guessing that we will not be allowed to race on another like on the vid????? is there like a little circuit track to do hot laps on???? any info that u can give me would be appretiated.....

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hey guys I know i'm new to the scene.... but I really want to get involved... put me down for a spot... I am part of the interested crew that is coming with Pete and Jay from rocky....

I am really looking forward too it and have already told my boss that i will be taking holidays some time in march....

I might have to slide a new diff under the rear of the Q before the event though.... and what's the deal with tyres.... I heard that with the SR20 club there was a deal where they provided compliance tyres to trash....

If not i have some Dorifto rims anyway....

thanks a heap slip.... look forward to meeting you all....

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