Calder - Drift Night - Wed 23 Nov

[Bec]

For all those interested - see below details:

When: 6pm - 10pm, Wednesday 23rd November 2005

Where: Calder Park, Calder Freeway, Keilor

Cost: $80 per driver (includes one pit crew entry)

Spectators: $10

Schedule

5:00PM Gates open

5:50PM Compulsory driver briefing

6:00PM Track opens, drifting begins

8:00PM Scrutineering closes

9:30PM Top 4 driver Tandem Battles

10:00PM Track closes

How to enter: All entries will be taken at the gate. Entries will be capped at 70. Those who arrive early will have priority.

The Track

Calder Park is divided in to two sections during a practice night, the Drift National circuit and the beginners section. The beginners section allows drivers new to drift the ability to practice one a long sweeping hairpin with plenty of runoff. Full Lock instructors are always on hand to offer advise to further your drifting ability. The second section is the Drift National Circuit. This is designed for confident drivers who want to practice linking and high speed entry corners and practice on the Victorian Drift National track.

Car Requirements: Cars must be of a safe and roadworthy standard. They must have working headlights and break lights. Fire extinguisher and roll cage are not essential but recommended. Seat belts must be worn and of a safe standard, harness’s permitted. All lose items must be removed from the car. It is recommended that you remove your front bumper to avoid damaging it.

Driver Requirements: Drivers must be licensed. Drivers must wear long sleeve top and long pants made of natural fibers e.g. cotton. Helmets must also be worn and are available for hire at Calder Park for $20.

Passengers: Passengers are strictly not permitted.

Tyre Fitting: Tyre fitting and 2nd hand drift tyres are available thanks to Autosphere. Costs are $10.00 to fit a tyre and $5.00 to purchase a 2nd hand tyre.

Top 4 Mini Comp

At the end of every practice night the top 4 drifters are chosen to drift in a mini competition. This is an opportunity for the talented drivers to get some real tandem practice and offers the spectators door to door action. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place are given prizes thanks to Autobarn Sunbury and Driftline Racing.

More details - visit FULLOCK

[Bec]

Bump - event on tomorrow - if anyones interested.

[MissJuz]

I should be out there Bec, Thanks for posting this!!

[MerlinTheHapyPig]

so, who went? was best drift nite yet i reckon, nice and dry weather and no wait between laps

i bumped into a few skyline owners, mine was the red 4-dr r32, so, pop in and say hi next time

http://merlin.garage-13.com/calder/tim02.avi

[Starionturbo]

I was out there drifting my white Whale. Went suprisingly well for stock suspension.

[West]

I was out there drifting my white Whale. Went suprisingly well for stock suspension.

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Bloody kim, could have tell me man so i can come around and support!

[Starionturbo]

Yeah it was good fun, car went reallllly well, I enjoyed torching the 265s on the big sweeper in 3rd gear.......... until the belt off the tyre ripped off and cracked my sideskirt and rear pod. Ohh well!

Bring on the extra mods.